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Bill Aims at Broad Workmen Compensation Reform
Debate centers on a comprehensive act covering most workers while exempting farm laborers domestic servants clerical pur suits traveling salesmen and employer families. It outlines compensation for permanent disability medical aid and a three day waiting period with three days of sickness coverage plus medical attendance. The plan uses a capitalized assessment on industries to fund benefits and considers state vs private insurance with cost comparisons cited from Ohio Wisconsin and Oregon. The three member board must be carefully chosen to avoid political influence and ensure effective accident prevention measures. Parker Williams moves to adjourn the discussion to the next day.