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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1966

Page

11

Speaking Out On Foreign Aid Should U S Maintain Program

A survey of residents from Hartselle Jasper and surrounding areas shows mixed views on foreign aid. Mrs Jimmy Jeffreys supports increasing aid citing global need and benefits to the U.S. Carrel McCullar argues for sharing wealth for military purposes. J A Thrasher questions value amid national debt. Mrs Norman Bishop favors prioritizing domestic help before foreign aid.

U.S Jimmy Jeffreys, Hartseller J. A. Thrasher 4Th Ave U. S Norman Bishop Hartselle USS. Citiens

Social Security Benefits Reach $10 Million in Three Counties

More than 15 200 residents in Morgan Limestone and Cullman counties received nearly 10 million dollars in social security benefits in 1965. Acting district official F Walter Hendrix cited a 1 4 million rise and about 1000 more beneficiaries versus 1964. The increase stems largely from legislative amendments plus a 7 percent retroactive payment. The Decatur area saw 4 971 retired workers 658 disabled workers and families 9 688 wives and children. Average monthly benefit was 54 dollars per person.

Morgan, Limestone Cullman F. Walter S. Hendrix Hendrix Decatur Area

Opening Night Production at Mount Hope Ends with Cat Birth

In Mount Hope Kansas AP reports Mrs Irma Herrins cat Miss Fit delivered three kittens after opening night of the annual high school play. The story notes social security Medicare protection and removes financial fears about retirement and health costs. Also mentioned are anticipated Nile flooding and relocation of Abu Simbel statues due to the Aswan High Dam.

Mount Hope Kan Irma Herrin Miss Fit U.S Medicare Aswan High Dam Nile Abu Simbel

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