Vast changes in social security likely after war
Washington remains focused on postwar tax and social security reform. Senator George predicts a early next year full revision of the social security law and debates over public assistance funding for the elderly, broadened coverage to farm labor and government workers, and an all hazards medical program. Automatic payroll tax rises to five percent loom unless Congress acts, with veterans’ service credits expected to be kept.
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George
Emocrat
Georgia
Congress
Finance Committee
Senate
Ways and Means
Winnsboro Soldier Awarded Bronze Star for Bougainville
War Department announces Bronze Star medals to S Sgt Cleveland Dupuis of Atchafalaya Louisiana and Sgt Harry B Scriber of Winnsboro Louisiana for meritorious achievement during military operations against the enemy at Bougainville in March 1944.
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Washington
War Department
Cleveland Dupuis
Atchafalaya
Harry B. Scriber
Winnsboro
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Practical Way to Treat Politicians
Lewiston Idaho reports Glen Taylor, nominated for the U S Senate by Idaho Democrats, helps a farmer pitch hay while discussing politics. The farmer tests the candidate with a pitchfork and asks if he has what it takes, concluding every senator should have a course in haying. Taylor claims he has at least one vote.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Glen Taylor
U. S. Senate
Taylor
Ramspeck Named Director of DNC Speakers Bureau
The Democratic National Committee announced Rep. Robert Ramspeck of Georgia as director of the speakers bureau for the presidential campaign. Chairman Robert E. Hannegan disclosed the appointment yesterday.
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Ramspeck
New York
Rep
Robert Ramspeck
Georgia
Democratic National Committee
Robert E. Hannegan
Hunch Saves Life of Monroe Marine on Saipan
Marine Sgt. Marshall M. Williams, 19, of Monroe Louisiana, credited a hunch for saving his life during the Saipan campaign by digging a new fox hole. He later helped set up a command post under fire, moved abandoned Japanese ammo to safety, and stood guard at an outpost while serving with the Second Marine Division. Williams is the son of Mrs. C. D. Little and attended Neville High School.
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Marshall M. Williams
Monroe
Williams
Second Marine Division
C. D. Little
Dick Taylor Street
Neville High School
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