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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

5

Senate Faces Hurdles for Social Security Expansion

Senate Democrats move to expand Social Security benefits but face GOP opposition. Byrd called plans complex and costly, while Cooper seeks open hearings on a proposal Republicans say would drain payroll funds. Johnson supports action but will wait for House progress.

Washington Senate Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee House Sen Martin R-Pa Finance Committee Senate Committee GOP Fee Cooper D-Tenn Social Security Trust Fund America Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Spry Painter, 70, Chutes From Plane to Prove Point

Detroit observer Jack Clapp, 70, parachuted from a Piper Cub at McKinley Airport to prove he is not too old. After three attempts, he landed safely at Lake St. Clair and said he would seek painting work, including tall buildings, with the painters union. He attributed the stunt to a desire to show age is not a barrier.

Jack Clapp Detroit Clapp Ted Ripcord Detroit Board of Education Kris Milford Mitch Painter's Union McKinley Airport Here Lake St. Clair

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