State’s Phone Bill High Says Kansas Study
Kansas study by Southwestern Bell on state communications shows 15 030 phones in 234 cities with 34 switchboard systems and four centrex installations. Costs include 1 93 million for basic service and 430 380 for interstate long distance plus 402 048 for intrastate long distance. Telpak proposal and backbone links between Topeka Kansas City Lawrence Manhattan Emporia and Wichita aim to improve access and reduce delays. Senator Glee Smith notes no net savings but better service.
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Social security reform provisions outline in House bill
Summary of major Social Security changes in the welfare reform bill: across the board benefits rise 5 percent starting June 1972 with automatic increases when cost of living grows 3 percent or more, wage base up to 10,200 in 1972, tax rate rises to 7.4 percent by 1987, and min benefits for long workers. Also widows benefit, earnings and retirement rules, couples earnings combining, Medicare expansion, doctor care premium freeze, and extended hospital reserve. The bill awaits Senate action.
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