Income rules for widows of World War II veterans
Washington report explains how widow pension eligibility is affected by income from all sources including commercial life insurance. It details current caps of $2,000 without children and $2,500 with children, and notes a House bill CHR 4242 to raise ceilings and exclude commercial life insurance from income.
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Thomas M. Nial
Washington
NSLD
Rep. Mathews
House Veterans’ Committee
Congress
Veterans’ Committee
House Rules Committee
Maxim: a general truth and proverbial saying
Today's word is Maxim defined as a general truth or proverbial saying. The passage notes common misuses in English and illustrates a Swift quote about second place holders having a claim to first, while observing that equinox storms show no unusual seasonal prevalence.
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Swift
Doctor Explains Sanitation Attack on Hookworm Disease
Dr Dwin P Jordan outlines hookworm disease origins, parasite types, transmission via feces and soil, and the role of sanitation and footwear in prevention. The piece notes wartime cases on Pacific islands, treatment options, and cautions on drug handling. The column also mentions daily reader Q A with advice on excessive sweating.
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Pacific Islands
Send
Earth
Anti Sweat Preparations On Sale At Drug Store
Local drug store announces discounts on anti sweating prep preparations. Shoppers can find deodorant and antiperspirant products advertised with sale prices and weekly specials.
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Say
Questions and Answers from a Historical Quiz
A quiz excerpt discusses the schooner’s US origin with Gloucester Mass claim, the philosopher’s stone as the alchemist’s gold-making mineral, the peach tree’s Chinese origin and introduction to America, and Notre Dame University directing religious order Holy Cross with many lay professors.
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America
China
Maryland
Notre Dame University
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Veterans Guide
Navy Rescue
Tsingtao
U. S. Navy
Dwin P. Jordan, MD
NEA Service
Dr. Jordan
United States
Gloucester
Mass
Congregation of Holy Cross
Rosenour
North Market ST
Frederick
Rosenour’s
Glipper
van Heusen
Oxford
Boystown
Eton
Kaynee
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