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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1950
Page
3
The text explains who qualifies for a pension program and who is excluded as self employed or employed. It notes that self employed individuals with income under certain thresholds may face different tax and coverage rules, with examples of real estate agents and others. It discusses timing to begin payments in 1952 and how net income is calculated for social security tax.
Mrs Worthington hosted the 47 bridge club at her West Walnut Street home with marigold arrangements. Prizes went to Mrs Art Regnier and Mrs Hamp Barnes. Guests included Mrs Rignier and Mrs Geo Christopher. Miss Tippette from Little Rock visited, and many locals hosted out of town guests. Several families traveled to Hope and Magnolia for events and relatives, with multiple trips to Little Rock, Chicago, and El Dorado noted.
Little Rock August 28 James Uncle Mac MacKrell claims a double cross by Governor McMath led to the closing of a children's home he operated since 1945. McMath denies the charge and cites financial difficulties and welfare action. The home at Mavelvale housed 33 children aged three to seventeen and was placed under welfare care.
Jimmy Bloodworth played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1949, appearing in 92 games at second base, 23 at first, and eight at third. The note mentions gigantic salaries in the social security program and pension eligibility after retirement at 65.
John Monck Jr., a year old, son of Mr and Mrs John Monek of Hot Springs, is Garland county s ninth polio victim of the year. He was admitted to Levi hospital Monday night and his condition is reported not serious. Walter Hagen won five PGA championships during his career four in low.
Washington reports Senate Democratic Leader Lucas of Illinois says President Truman favors delaying an excess profits tax on corporations to allow thorough study. Lucas notes the President supports taxing war profits but wants action later. Senate finance chair George warns rapid action could derail the tax bill. Proponents say the measure could raise nearly 4.9 billion dollars, while leaders like George say major firms such as General Motors and U S Steel would not be affected, but defense-related industries like crafts, shipbuilding, and textiles would bear the impact.
New York report notes dollar depreciation as cost of living climbs since the Korean War began. While inflation worries persist, officials split on future price trends. BLS says living costs rose 3 percent April to mid July, with finished products like cigarettes, shoes, fuel oil, coffee makers, carpets, and clothing seeing price hikes in August.
Flat Springs aug 20 four The Army and Navy General hospital information office announces the arrival of six wounded veterans from Korea. They are Pfc David E Galloway 38 Bowling Green Ky wounded in left arm Cpl Chartes Cantrell 20 Stillwater Okla wounded in both legs Pfc George E Turner 22 Midgeboro Ky wounded in left wrist Cpl Bobby J Ewing 22 Madisonville Ky wounded in right arm Cpl Frank Loyd 22 Meridian Miss wounded in left head All are suffering gunshot wounds but none is in serious condition.
Reader notes August price increases across Mary commodities including industrial alcohol tin rubber steel scrap lead platinum copper brass products cellophane sody ash rayon yarn sugar and various iron and steel products.
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