Elders Who Like to Work Should Not Be Penalized
For years I supported restricting earnings of social security beneficiaries aged 62 to 72 but now I oppose the rule. The policy hurts willing workers, discriminates by income source, and undermines faith in laws. I urge abolition of the restriction while noting social security’s broad acceptance and cost estimates. Send for a booklet by writing to The Garden City Telegram.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Garden City Telegram
Adams
Secesh
Marysville
Veteran marshal Bobbitt dies at 103 after long rodeo career
AP report from Denver notes Al Bobbitt who rode horses into his 90s died on Christmas Day at age 103. A former deputy U S marshal in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma before the land rush he later became a rodeo performer and longtime horseman.
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Denver
al Bobbitt
Bobbitt
Oklahoma
Japan Ranks Seventh in World Population
Tokyo reports Japan's population at 96,160,000 as of October 1, an increase of 978,000 from the previous year, placing Japan as the seventh most populated nation. Official statistics from the government's Statistics Office.
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Tokyo
Japan
Paola Growth Highlighted in 1863 Chronicle
The Paola Crusader item reprinted in the Leavenworth Daily Times notes Paola’s rapid growth in 1863 with six dry goods and grocery houses, hotels, a hardware store, livery stables, restaurants, bakeries, a distillery, two newspapers, professions, and over a hundred scholars. It also recounts a Lawrence bloodless raid and a Rebel escape story from Fort Riley and nearby towns.
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Paola
Leavenworth Daily Times
Lawrence
Karisas Tribune
Quantrill
Berndstein
Butternuta
Uncle Sam
Fort Riley
Adams
Fancy Creek
Riley
Ponnaien
Unusual winter project builds Saturn from a snowball
A reader describes making a Saturn model from a foot diameter snowball with a seven foot ring, red painted, and a central dark band. Sticks press into the sphere to hold the ring stand, a simple yard display to impress neighbors. A brief note adds tomorrow’s indoor game feature. London report: Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home cuts holiday to deal with Cyprus situation after Christmas break at his Scottish estate.
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Oy Cappy
Batista
London
Alec Douglas-Home
Whiters Janitor Service Promotes Home Repairs
In Garden City Ted Whiters promotes cleaning and free estimates for home projects including walls, windows, basements and garages. The ad targets housewives and builders seeking sturdy repairs and commercial cleaning services.
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Ted Whiters
Garden City
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