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NOTE TO EDITORS--NEW BOOK TO BE LAUNCHED ----------------------------------------------------------------- A new book, Poverty, Poor Houses and Private Philanthropy, will be officially launched at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2 in the Red Chamber, Province House. The book outlines the Nova Scotia Poor Law administration and formed the basis for the province's approach to social assistance since 1749. The book, a project of the Senior Citizens Secretariat, will be presented to Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Smith. -30- Contact: Brian Vandervaart 902-424-6322 trp Oct. 01, 1996 - 12:55 p.m.