Social Security Extension May Benefit 6 500 000
Congress may expand Social Security to 6.5 million uncovered workers with no current benefit increase. A House subcommittee may recommend limited coverage next week for about 4 million employees under voluntary agreements. Tax rates stay at 1 percent for employees and employers, rising to 1.5 percent in 1950.
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VA estimates GI dividend payments cost 20 million
The Veterans Administration says paying GI life insurance dividends will cost about 20 million dollars with 20,083,489 records to process and 12 million more for payment machinery. Unofficial dividend fund estimates range from 1.5 to 2 billion dollars. Active and inactive policies face delays amid paperwork.
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Flying boat passengers rescued after forced sea landing
Twenty three people aboard a large Australian flying boat forced to land at sea near Tau Manua in American Samoa were reported safe. A U S naval vessel will pick them up and take them to Apia, West Samoa, where the plane had been scheduled to land. Captain Brian Monkton said one engine failed.
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Youth Guilty of Slaying Pal in Colorado Springs
Seventeen year old Alvin L Bundy was found guilty of first degree murder in the February slaying of his 12 year old playmate Jimmy Fox. A district court jury, in 68 minutes, recommended life imprisonment as Bundy is too young for the death penalty. A new trial motion will be heard by District Judge John J Meikle. The victim was beaten to death with a hammer and his parents received a $2000 ransom note the next day.
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Gun Battle Narrows to Russ Practice at Koreas Border
May 5 YOHON Korea Russian automatic weapons opened fire at targets along the Soviet U S border while 40 South Korean delegates at a North Korean unity conference watched from ditches. Two South Korean leaders Kim Koo and Kimm Kiusi voiced optimism for early reunification.
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Claim Against City Referred to Attorney
A claim for 2418 dollars against the city filed by Reinhold and Elizabeth von Wetter was referred to the city attorney's office yesterday.
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Educator Urges Fourth R for Modern Schools
An educator from the California Teachers Association addressed the Men’s Organization urging a fourth R to modern schools. He argued schools must teach human relationships to prevent later need for hospitalization, asserting teens seek approval and affection from peers and that schools should provide this social education. A musical program followed.
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U. N. Needs Full Public Support Says Price
Byron Price, assistant secretary general, told a Bloomington audience that the United Nations will succeed only with active backing from people. He warned it will fail if the public withdraws support due to inattention or defeatism amid a program presented by a quartet including Dufenbach White Becker and Miller, with pianist Tomlinson.
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