New Groups Under Social Security Plan Rise in Coverage
James Marlow explains the broadened Social Security program effective January 1, 1951, adding three groups: domestic servants, employees of non profits, and state or local government workers not already covered by old pensions. Domestic servants face compulsory enrollment if meeting strict 24 days per quarter and $50 quarterly earnings tests, with 3 percent tax on the first 3,600 of yearly pay. employers may pay half or all of this tax, and special quarterly returns are required.
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James Marlow
Mary Jones
New Social Security Rules for Domestic Servants and Nonprofits
Angela explains tax rules for domestic workers and non profit employees under the new law. Part time workers totaling 24 days in a quarter can qualify as domestic servants, while nonprofit organizations may include employees if the organization approves and at least two thirds consent. State approval and federal agreement are required for inclusion.
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Society For the Prevention
Red Cross
Romania builds collective farms in mid-1949 era
A Bucharest Cominform weekly reports Romania has about 700 collective farms by mid summer 1949, noting wheat yields on some farms near 34 bushels per acre, roughly triple the output of individual holdings.
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Romania
Bucharest
War Victims On the Move
War relief scenes report thousands of South Korean refugees, 5000 to 7900 people, marching ten miles from the front as South Korean forces and US military police channel them from the main supply route. Some MPs use force, while others offer cigarettes, rations, and candy to the exhausted civilians.
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Ben Price
Korea
Refugee Column Brought Back To Yong san Front Route
Eyewitness describes refugees from Yongsan area walking away from danger then being moved back by the Army. The old, young, and children trudged under dust and heat carrying heavy loads, begging for water as Korean troops order a resumption of movement to clear the supply route for the front.
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Yongsan
Diffi cult Effort to Keep Good Will of the People
A terse remark notes the challenge of making these people understand while preserving their goodwill. The statement hints at political or social tension and the difficulty of persuasive communication amid sensitivity to public sentiment.
Dust storms in Mexico City prompt eye infection warnings
Mexico City Health Department issues instructions on prevention of eye infections amid severe dust storms. Authorities urge protective eyewear and hygiene measures to reduce exposure and related health risks. The advisory highlights vulnerable groups and practical steps for residents during dusty conditions.
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Mexico City
Health Department
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