Tragedy of Social Security in Its Present Set Up
A critical look at Social Security ends with a Chicago youth Ralph LeBelle attempting self harm after losing benefits. The piece argues the system punishes earners, details his $118 January February earnings and $50 monthly limit, and cites a county hospital stay while urging reform and individual choice in retirement planning.
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Social Security
Dewitt Emery
Chicago
Ralph P LeBelle
Penrebrand
Lawrence Avenue
LaBelle
Congress
Knockin Around Local Notes And Upcoming Mexico City Trip
Continued from page one the column covers fundraising for the March of Dimes led by Ralph Whitaker and George Linn with over 30 gathered for the drive turned over to Pat Donahue the local chairman. The writer plans to attend a Lions meeting in Mexico City in February and mentions family news including grandson George Willoughby Jr turning a year old and Hal being promoted to night editor of a major Mexican daily. Also warns about a local pervert and jokes about phrases Let George Do It and Perhaps George Did So. A Florida reader mails in support and subscription renewals for Myrtle Point Herald.
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George Linn
Myrtlewood
Lions
March of Dimes
Pat Donahue
Mexico City
Chet
George Willoughby, Jr
Hal
Novedadex
Mexico
George
Myrtle Point Rotarians praised for friendliness and talk
A Myrtle Point Rotary club visit is described as welcoming and cordial, with praise for the group and a reporter noting the conversation was comfortable. The piece also covers a Broadbent dairy farmer’s near catastrophe during a recent storm, detailing barn damage and how he plans to repair it despite fears of another wind.
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Harold Belloni
Active Club
Myrtle Point
Ed Roberts
W L. Thomas
Broadbent
Herald Office
Thomas
Jersey
Guernsey
Mr. Thomas
New Congress urged to fix Social Security eligibility rule
The speaker argues for an immediate change to ensure that when eligibility is reached, a beneficiary or survivor receives the benefit he or she has paid for, regardless of other factors. The piece signals a forthcoming discussion on broader social security reforms.
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Congress
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