VA Chief seeks 6.7 percent veteran pension hike
Administrator Cleland proposes a 6.7 percent increase in VA monthly pensions to veterans and dependents, effective January 1, 1978. The plan covers over one million disabled veterans and 1.3 million wives and children of deceased veterans, costing an estimated $131.2 million for nine months in fiscal year 1978 and $789.1 million over five years. A separate education benefit increase for Vietnam era GI Bill dependents was also proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Max Cleland
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration
Cleland
Lamar students survey area on service agency awareness
Lamar University sociology students will interview about 1,400 homes in Jefferson Orange and Hardin counties through Aug 12 to gauge awareness of private and public human service agencies. Funded by a $20,000 federal grant, the project aims to aid agencies like Public Welfare Mental Health and United Board of Missions and provide a directory to participants.
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Beaumont
Lamar University
M. Dwayne Smith
Sociology Department
George Self
Lamar
Jefferson
Orange
Hardin
Smith
Self
Department of Public Welfare, Mental Health/Mental Retardation
United Board of Missions
Southeast Texas
Regional Planning Commission
Wheelchair Home Grants Up To 25000 For Disabled Veterans
The Veterans Administration offers a grant up to 25 000 dollars for seriously disabled veterans to build remodel or pay off part of a specially adapted home. Eligibility requires permanent service connected disability loss of use of both legs or similar injuries and the veteran must be able to afford the remaining cost with the grant.
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Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Max Cleland
Cleland
Veterans Administration Office
Four years of Texas consumer protection gains noted
The Texas Attorney General reports four years of DTPA actions since 1973 yielding 338 suits, 319879 in civil penalties, 2462722 in restitution, and 48568 complaints. Legislative changes favor honest merchants by limiting treble damages with notices and early refunds while preserving consumer protections. Call centers in Austin and six cities or toll free 1 800 252 9236 for help.
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Austin
Consumer Protection Act
Texas
Attorney General's
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Lubbock
McAllen
Card of Thanks from the John Taylor Family
The John Taylor family expresses deep gratitude for care during their father’s illness. They thank doctors and staff in Silsbee Beaumont and Houston, Garners and Sons Funeral Service in San Augustine, and friends for kindness in their loss. They seek wisdom courage and comfort for others.
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Silsbee
Beaumont
Houston
Garners and Son
San Augustine
Local births reported from Silsbee and Beaumont area
Mr and Mrs George D Barnes Jr of Silsbee welcomed son Billy Walker born June 20 at John Sealy Hospital Galveston grandparents Mr and Mrs George D Barnes Sr and Mr and Mrs H C Ferguson all of Silsbee. Dale Standley of Silsbee parents of Kristin Jill born June 15 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Tony Max Biggs and wife of Silsbee welcomed Kimberly Lynn June 17 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Brad ley Ralph Brewer and wife of Kountze welcomed Kelly Michelle born June 20 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Tom Ed Sawyer and wife of Beaumont welcomed Sylvia Marie born June 19 at Women and Children Hospital Beaumont grandparents Leon Williams and Tom Sawyer Sr both of Silsbee.
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George D. Barnes Jr
Silsbee
Billy Walker
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
George D. Barnes Sr
H. C. Ferguson
Dale Standley
Kristin Jill
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Kimberly Lynn
Tom Sawyer Sr
Miss Rita Lea to be Honored by Brunch Ahead of June Wedding
Miss Rita Lea bride-elect of Dan Watson will be honored with a brunch Friday at 11 a.m. in the home of Mrs. Shirley Gilchriest. Yellow and white décor will feature, with wedding party members and out of town guests among the attendees. Lea is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lea of Silsbee and Watson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Watson of Corpus Christi. The couple plans to wed June 25 at the First United Methodist Church.
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Rita Lea
Dan Watson
Shirley Gilchriest
Miss Lea
Wayne Lea
Silsbee
Mr. Watson
Johnny Watson
Corpus Christi
First United Methodist Church
Silsbee Tops Club reports weight loss and gain totals
The Silsbee Tops Club met in the Gulf States Utilities building with 13 members weighing in. A member, Faye Bernard, won a fruit basket for a 4 pound loss and a 10 pound loss was noted among participants.
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Silsbee Tops Club
Gulf States
Comptroller rolls out standard county financial system
State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced a standard financial management system for Texas counties to improve accounting and protect public funds. The manual, developed with County Auditors and Treasurers Associations and the Texas Department of Community Affairs, includes minimum standards and two model accounting setups. Regional meetings will explain the system to county officials with eight more planned after initial sessions.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
Duval County
Comptroller’s Office
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Comptroller's Office
Comptroller
3 City Telephone Directory Covers Silsbee Kountze Lumberton
Silsbee's new three city telephone directory has begun delivery. Gary Pitcher, Silsbee manager for Southwestern Bell, announced the edition lists about 11,730 names. The company ordered 20,660 copies and will initially deliver about 15,972 directories. The directory covers Silsbee Kountze and Lumberton numbers.
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Silsbee
Gary Pitcher
Southwestern Bell
Warren Martin
Pircher
Kountze
Lumberton
Skin's complex network revealed by tiny quarter sized sample
A skin sample the size of a quarter and 1/20th inch thick houses a dense 1 yard of blood vessels, four yards of nerves, up to 1300 nerve endings, 100 sweat glands and over three million cells.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact listing of crossword clues across and down with numbered entries such as Affectation Boatswain s London law whistles officer and several longer themed hints including Sam Adams adulation and Paul, Reddish brown, mineral, Lodge member, etc. The grid reference is mixed with partial phrases and multiple long entries to fill the puzzle.
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Paul
Reddish- Revere
Republic
Library Presser
Exhaust Shire’s Jersey
Hatfield
Sanskrit McCoy
Ieee School
Commedia
Bemisindell
Gratitude Letter From Clarence A Johns to Friends and Caregivers
Clarence A Johns thanks friends doctors and nurses for kindness during illness. He recalls prayers telephone calls flowers gifts and cards wishing a speedy recovery and asks the Lord to bless them.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Ann Lee
United Society OF Believers IN Christs Second Coming
America
Shaker Society
Pleasant Hill
BY Lane
Call B & B Electric Company
Grumbacher
John Taylor
Kip
State Comptroller
Wooden
Matt Helm
Washington Army Hospital
Jesus
Galilee
Syria
Kingdom of Heaven
God
Earth
Church of Your Choice
First Baptist Church
Estus Pirkle
I Fae
Ross Noles
Ae the
Ormond Organization
The
Holyland
Ron Ormond
R. G. Lee
Jack Hyles
Bob Gray
Clarence A. Johns
Gist
Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper
Tyler
U.S
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