Wage Garnishment and Social Security Questions
A reader asks about a 90 day wage garnishment and limits on attachable earnings under California law. The column explains exemptions, court steps, and that a creditor won a default judgment after notice was ignored. Another reader seeks Social Security disability payments, with ACTION LINE clarifying combined Social Security and Workmen’s Compensation typically exceed 80 percent of wages and detailing how benefits are calculated.
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Long Beach
California
California Supreme Court
Action Sene
Social Security Administration
Action Line
M.B
Question on resurrecting a neglected home water softener
A homeowner asks if a salt-deprived water softener can be reactivated after five years without salt. They stopped maintaining it a decade ago, and the original manufacturer no longer exists. The user seeks guidance on safe restoration and potential effects.
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Mly
Norwalk
Congressman Cotton Back in Hospital
HANOVER NAT says Sen Norris Cotton of New Hampshire is hospitalized for a second time in six months. In satisfactory condition this morning the 74 year old Republican is being treated for a respiratory ailment after being admitted Monday. He had announced he would not seek re election when his term ends this year.
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Hanover
Nat
Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
Sweden Drops Plan for February Hot Water Rationing
Stockholm officials said Sweden will not impose hot water rationing in February due to mild weather and voluntary saving. The government had proposed centrally supplied hot water limits for apartments and homes for a week, with townspeople allowed 26 gallons for a two day period until February 2.
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Stockholm
UPI
Sweden
Fel Board
Water softener setup guidance from three experts
Three knowledgeable sources say if the unit is hooked up water should flow again without rust or clogging. A water softener spokesman advises inspecting the sail area and cleaning it before adding salt to ensure proper function.
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