Social Security Bill Passage Likely After New Congress
Senate approved a bill to boost benefits totaling 6.5 billion for 26 million recipients while 3 million welfare recipients would gain 1 billion. Congress faces gridlock with reconciling House and Senate versions as terms end.
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Tom Brady
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Nixon
Mills
Aged to Pay More for Supplemental Medicare Benefits
Washington AP reports the Department of HEW set a July 1 premium rise for supplemental Medicare to 5.60 dollars a month from 5.30, reflecting higher doctors fees and increased use of physician services. The increase affects about 19.5 million beneficiaries and adds 70 million dollars in additional general revenue funding next year.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Education Proposals Endorsed by NC Governor Scott
Gov. Bob Scott wins endorsement from the UNC Board of Trustees executive committee for his university reorganization plan. A seven member subcommittee will co-chair talks with regional universities and the Board of Higher Education, with first meeting soon.
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Board of Higher Education
UNC
North Carolina
Scott
Board of Regents
Victor Bryant
Durham
George Wood
Camden
Archie Davis
Winston-salem
John Burgwyr
Jackson
Walter Smith
High Point
Ike Andrews
Chatham
Tom White
Kingston
State Advisory Budget Commission
Bryant
Durable Toilet Seat with Plastic Hinge
A durable attractive economical toilet seat featuring a rust resistant plastic hinge and a white paint finish that cleans easily. Molded composition construction suits any decor.
Reader's Digest Says Sweepstakes Rules Change
The Reader's Digest reports it has changed sweepstakes practices after FTC allegations concerning 11 promotions from 1966 to 1969. The magazine cites preselected winners not claiming prizes and notes over 400 000 dollars in prizes awarded this year regardless of claims. It seeks FTC rules to standardize industry practice.
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New York
Reader’s Digest
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Pleasantville, N.Y
Action Counts: Knowing what to do and doing it
The phrase contrasts planning and execution as the line between criticism and performance. It emphasizes disciplined action, clear decisions, and consistent follow-through to achieve results. It frames readiness as the key to turning intent into outcomes.
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