Questions AY Answers t By GLENDA BOZEMAN
Q My husband is 65 but earns too much to receive social security payments. I am 62. Will my husband's earnings stop me from receiving social security. A Your husband's earnings affect all social security payments based on his work this includes wife's benefits as well as his retirement benefits However if you have worked long enough under social security to qualify for benefits based on your own earnings you may receive payments as a
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Social Security and Civil Service retirement rules explained
A guide clarifies how social security and civil service retirement are not combined, each paying separately based on its rules. It covers widows, remarriage, and eligibility for benefits on both records, plus details on a widow’s death and payments after a spouse’s death. The piece also notes a 28 January Tell A Tale Troupe event in Hope with local sponsors and guests.
WIN AT BRIDGE Line of Play Shade Better
South could have made slam after a different line of play in a six spades contract. He won the first tricks, ruffed hearts, and faced overruff and club returns, but an alternate second trick of leading a low diamond from dummy and ducking would have guaranteed success regardless of defense. The article notes bad luck but highlights a superior line that would seal the slam.
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Aim to Align Courts By BILL SIMMONS AP
The Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 333 in 1971 authorizing the state Supreme Court to reduce excessive criminal sentences to align with civil procedures. The law, promoted by Sen. Max Howell, drew on prior court practice and saw limited use, with notable reductions in historic cases such as 1905 Petty murder and earlier manslaughter adjustments, while most petitions were declined or left unchanged. The court emphasized that clemency lies with the governor, not the judiciary, under Article 6, Section 18 of the Arkansas Constitution.
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Associated Press
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State Supreme Court
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Arkansas Bar Association Executive Committee
Judicial Council
Jack Lessenberry
Supreme Court
Crite Petty
Arthur Pursur
Petty
No Self Pity When Actress Loses Eye
Hollywood AP reports Sandy Duncan, famed actress, is permanently blind in her left eye after a November 1 operation at UCLA Medical Center to remove a benign tumor. She remains upbeat, noting the eye’s appearance matters more than vision. Duncan resumes filming CBS Funny Face later this year and reflects on the impact of her illness on her work. Washington AP adds a $20,900 grant from the National Cancer Institute to the University of Arkansas Medical Center for improving transfused platelet effectiveness.
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Bridge puzzle asks response to two spades raise after 1NT suit
In the auction West passes, North passes, East passes, South opens 1NT then 2S by partner. Holding 9 8 6 5 4 and queen jack ace king of spades, the recommended plan is to bid three no trump as a slight overcall, but since partner has raised to 2S, now the question is what to do after partner's 2S raise. Tomorrow's answer will explain the correct action.
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