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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1943
Page
8
Editor's note announces a 11 part series on old age and survivors insurance and related programs. The column invites readers to contact local social security offices or related agencies for more information as space allows in coming editions.
An overview of the 1935 Social Security Act and 1939 amendments detailing old age and survivors insurance unemployment compensation and public assistance. It notes federal state funding matches and administration by states with contacts for welfare and unemployment offices.
Purina merchants urge farmers to improve poultry care through better sanitation feeding and housing citing a survey of 7 312 U S flocks. They offer on site visits under the Food for Victory Crusade to boost egg output and profits while supporting wartime food needs.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Baril and daughter Darlene joined relatives in Sheridan for Thanksgiving at the Baril home. Mrs Margaret Orr and daughter visited Helena parents while she teaches there. Mrs Dave Williams traveled from Augusta to San Francisco after visiting her parents, resigning as State Orphans Home secretary in Twin Bridges. Dr L L Mayland of Great Falls spent Thanksgiving with his son Jennings in Dillon, joined by daughters Maxine and Montana who just returned from Ecuador. Montana Mayland had been with the South American Development company. Miss Donna Talent of Thomson Falls visited her parents. Miss Anna Jean Lockness of Montana State College in Bozeman spent Thanksgiving with her parents.
The text introduces Old-age and Survivors Insurance as a federal program protecting workers against old age and death hazards. It notes the plan will be discussed in later articles of this series.
The War Food Administration suspends slaughter quotas for civilian consumption to aid marketing of record livestock production by U S farmers until further notice.
Lewis Penwell, collector for Montana, reminds farmers that December 15, 1943 is the deadline for filing estimated income and victory tax returns. The notice outlines who must file, including single and married taxpayers, head of family cases, and amended declarations, with payment due by Dec 15 and Form 1040 ES availability.
War Food Administration announced increased civilian supplies of canned fruits and vegetables will reach markets within weeks. In 1944 farm machinery output is expected to rise to about 80 percent of 1940 levels, with repair parts unrestricted. WPA lifted pork delivery restrictions but ration points remain. WPB relaxes wool restrictions except for certain alpaca and carpet wool uses. Civilian service buttons are being distributed for wear after national emergency. Shoeware can be held 30 days without ration payment. Anthracite coal ceilings rise and then adjust on June 1 1944 to offset wage increases.
The article notes increasing use of parachute drops to disrupt enemy lines at a cost in casualties. It says silk and nylon garments and substitutes are leaving civilian markets to ensure safe landings for troops, with purchases funded through War Bonds and Stamps by the U.S. Treasury Department.
D B Snyder spoke at the Rotary Club dinner sharing views on social security expansion for rural laborers and other classes, noting administration challenges. The talk covered the work pile job program for veterans with Favre Eaton as chair and a committee including Woodside Evans Buck Brundage Gosman and others. Fred Waldorf led the meeting and guest Herbert West, Butte Scout executive, attended.
A man named Jack S. Remas, 43, of San Francisco, was arrested near Sheriff Close’s office after a car theft on Thanksgiving Day. He denied stealing the car but was identified by locals as being in Dillon the day of the theft. Remas pleaded not guilty in justice court and was bound to district court under a $2,000 bond.
Mrs. W. John Fouse of Belfry, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, urges citizens to buy Christmas seals to fund the Montana Tuberculosis Association. The sale is the association's sole support and will bolster wartime TB control efforts as every penny is directed to the fight against the disease.
Western Mining Men join with the Mining Congress to share hospitality in Colorado. Attendees from across the West and nation will attend the Sowbelly Dinner as the culminating event of the gathering.
The Examiner Printing Co offers top quality job work with precise typesetting bold inks and reliable turnaround. Clients note consistent results and competitive pricing across a range of printing services.
Residents are urged to donate suitable paper such as newspapers magazines and cardboard to support a local salvage drive. Contact Chairman Evans for collection by organization members. Waste paper is not wanted though misc. paper may be discouraged and bundles are preferred.
A son was born last Saturday to Captain and Mrs Robert Ste phan at St James hospital in Utte.
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