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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1981

Page

5

Retirement Riddle Part III Americans learn to make retirement work

In a broad portrait of shifting retirement policy, George Ware, 66, left Western Electric after a 28 year career when pension freezes halted growth at age 65. The piece discusses forced retirements, incentives to quit, and industry shifts toward longer, healthier work lives amid looming labor shortages and Social Security funding concerns. Lockheed’s retiree rehiring tests new models to preserve expertise while complying with benefits and earnings rules.

Associated Press George Ware America Manhattan Hazlet N.J Western Electric Co Western Electric U.S. Labor Department Steve McConnell House Select Committee On Aging McConnell Eric R. Kingston The Institute For Socioeconomic Studies Labor Department Lockheed Corp Burbank Calif Lockheed Rockwell International Rod Hanks Henry Hicks House Committee On Aging

Older workers face retirement debates and real-life persistence

The article surveys 70 as a retirement benchmark, policy debates on Social Security and disability, and shifting attitudes toward work past 65. It features Hershel Bold, an 84 year old Bankers Life employee who returned to work after retirement and surgery, illustrating ongoing employer demand for seasoned labor.

U.S. Postal Service Bold Bankers Life

Best of Dear Abby book reveals favorite letters

Dear Abby reveals a new compilation titled The Best of Dear Abby with Encore, Encore featuring letters most requested by readers. A reader recalls a spicy college memory and Abby offers witty replies while urging drivers to learn to drive and be practical.

Abby E.S.G San Francisco Flagstaff Aziz Sam Fast Edith P. O Odessa

Family Life Seminar at Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Christian Family Life Seminar with Morris Sheats on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 824 E. 18th St. Sheats, a noted speaker, formerly led Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Dallas and now runs Leadership Institute presenting Leadership for the 80s across churches and businesses.

the Redeemer Lutheran Church Morris Sheats 18Th St Sheats Beverly Hills Dallas Leadership Institute United States

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