Insured Pension Plans Reach Record U.S. Levels
More than 20,000 employer employee groups in the United States now have insured pension plans covering nearly 4.5 million people. The Institute of Life Insurance reports 20,789 plans at year start, up 1,800 from last year and eight percent above 1950, with 4,460,000 covered on January 1st, a rise of 310,000 in the year.
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United States
Institute of Life Insurance
Institute
Life Company
Aige
Aggregate insured pensions and group annuities rise in force
The report shows aggregate insured pensions in force at year start near 2.0 billion dollars with group annuities dominating the total. About 2,195,000 covered by deferred annuity plans form the largest block, while future income grows as plans stay active. On January 1, 2,495,000 people were covered by 4,100 group plans of deferred annuity.
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Agetegate
Rays Curb Brown Rot In Fresh Fruit
Cathode rays show promise in delaying brown rot in peaches and other fresh produce without affecting flavor odor or appearance. Experiments indicate radiation can suppress surface infection and extend shelf life while avoiding damage or handling issues.
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New York
Insurance plans and enrollment totals in 1,115,000 coverage figures
The deposit administration type accounts for 1,115,000 covered by 1,160 plans. Combined with other groups, it totals 3,600,000 persons covered by 5,320 group plans. Individual pension plans cover 1,3580 persons and sum insured about $5,000 each. Miscellaneous plans number 1,880 covering 345,000 persons.
Metal Cans Industry In Pennsylvania Worth 104 Million
Pennsylvania news notes the metal can industry worth about 104 million dollars annually, based on estimates by A de Genaro of American Can Company Atlantic division. The sector has expanded 60 percent since 1947 with cans for motor oil beer soft drinks pet food coffee and detergents driving growth. About 4,000 Pennsylvanians work in can plants earning roughly 23 million dollars yearly. Also cited are 236 tree farms covering over 231 thousand acres in the state.
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Pennsylvania
A. deGenaro
American Can
Atlantic
deGenuto
TV Highlights and Programs in New York Ties to Penny Faith Show
Bruno Zirato Jr. explains listener interest in The Best in Music on CBS radio. He notes listeners seek standard music not common on other stations and cite demand for Perry Como and Nat King Cole, limited by contracts and availability. The program’s audience responds to nostalgic musical associations and requests for musical comedy and operetta content.
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New York
Bruno Zirato Jr
Penny Faith
CBS Radio
Zitato
Icf
Percy Faith
Quéstioon
Astoners
Sue Gisele Manicento
Lois Hunt
Bat
Como
NBC
Cole
Las Vegas
Ice film may curb slipperiness on roads and walks
At Penn State, Dr Chiarlcs J Hoslern proposes a non skid ice treatment using chemical contaminants to alter the surface film that makes ice slippery at very low temperatures. His NSF funded study explores how ice crystal properties and impurity levels affect film thickness and traction for highways and sidewalks.
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University Park
Chaarles J. Hoslern
Pennsylvania State University
Hosler
National Science Foundation
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