Social Security system bugs may delay benefits and trigger panic
The article explains ongoing computerization challenges in processing Social Security payments. Supervisors must intervene for hardship cases, but after entry the system routes data between local offices, Baltimore, and San Francisco, potentially delaying future payments. It also notes post April 1 changes with rising federal benefits and falling state checks, urging recipients to seek help to avoid missed funds.
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Social Security
Fleming
Baltimore
San Francisco
Social Security Administration
Daughter’s TV winnings reported as income on tax return
A Long Beach reader asks if a $4,400 prize must be declared. A TRS spokesman says all prize money and merchandise must be listed with values on the tax return, added to wages, and taxed at the total income level after deductions and exemptions.
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Internal Revenue Service
M.A
Long Beach
TRS
Reaction to gas used by race cars from Ontario 5
R J Long Beach and other readers rebut claims banning racing due to gasoline use. They note race cars run on methanol nitro methane, that racing is a major sport using less petroleum than others, and that stopping racing would cost many jobs while people cope with higher prices and shortages.
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W.M
Ontario
T.M
Los Alamitos
R.J
Long Beach
Snow and Rain Lash North California On A Winter Front
The National Weather Service notes a vigorous front bringing heavy rain gales and snow to Northern California. Santa Cruz saw rising creeks forcing about a dozen trailer residents from homes while Salinas had 1.8 inches in 24 hours and San Francisco logged 0.25 inches. Oakland and Stockton reported near one inch and 0.5 inch respectively. A travel advisory warned of heavy blowing snow in the mountains.
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California
National Weather Service
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Salinas
Oakland
Stockton
Eureka
Sacramento
Nixon Looks Past Watergate At GOP Victory Bid
President Nixon, avoiding Watergate mention, urged supporters at a $1,000 plate fundraiser that his record would bring peace and prosperity and help Republicans win in November. The dinner drew about 2,000, raised close to 700000, far short of last year, with mixed applause and some skeptical comments on impeachment.
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Nixon
White House
GOP
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Charles Percy
Reill
Longshoremen Seek Higher Pay in East Coast Contract Talks
In New York the International Longshoremen's Association and shipowners opened negotiations for a new work contract. The ILA seeks an hourly pay rise from 6.10 to 8.00 for about 100,000 dock workers on the east and Gulf coasts. The current contract expires September 30.
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UPI
International Longshoremen's Associations
ILA
East Coast
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