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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1978
Page
5
Stereotypes powering mandatory retirement fade slowly. The 65 cutoff, set in 1935, remains entrenched. Data show older workers learn slightly less but not by much, and absenteeism is 20 percent lower among those at or above retirement age than younger workers.
The piece argues older workers bring value and that mandatory retirement should fade. It notes Burpee Seed's aged workforce, concerns over pension underfunding, and calls for delaying retirement to sustain Social Security. It warns against viewing aging workers as deadwood and urges objective performance measures for all staff.
Tom Tiede reports Hayti Heights Missouri, a fourth class city of about 2000 with an $125,000 budget and a $2,400 tax base, relies on outside gifts and charitable solicitations to cover salaries and sewer work while three quarters of residents are on welfare. The town began as a grant aided enclave and spun off from Hayti amid minimal police protection, then sought municipal independence to shield itself from white neighbors and social risk.
Hayti Heights relies on state funds and private donations to pay city salaries and maintain services. City Hall has used outside sources to fund tax collection, clerical work, street work, and a $15,000 fire truck. Mayor Humes notes generous gifts from the United Auto Workers and individuals, with streets named after major contributors. The federal government is described as the largest contributor.
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