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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1965

Page

3

How Much Do You Get How By John Troan Ner

How much will I get when I retire largely depends on your average earnings under Social Security. The formula uses years of earnings, with caps and changing yearly limits. The article explains counting rules, how benefit levels are set, and how age at first payment affects monthly amounts, plus survivor qualifications and a glimpse of the 1960s top benefits.

John Troanner Social Security Office Social Security Headquarters Baltimore Appalachian Roddy Kilowatt

Social Security Retirement Benefits Rules Update

New retirement provisions detail retroactive benefits starting Jan 1 1965. Wives can receive half the worker’s primary benefit with possible 25 percent reduction if the wife also claims her share before a child is entitled. Family maximums range from 66 to 304.20 monthly, potentially up to 368 in 1967. A Sept 1 1965 rule offers a flat 35 monthly benefit after meeting nine months since 1937, with wives eligible for an extra 17.50 if they turn 72 before 1969. You need not quit work to receive retirement benefits.

San Francisco Riot On VJ Day Ends After 72 Hours

Twenty years ago San Francisco endured its wildest rampage since the gold rush as crowds of up to 20,000 rioted after the Japanese surrender. Thirteen were killed, dozens raped, and $200000 in damage caused as liquor stores and Market Street suffered heavy looting and wreckage before 3,000 police and troops restored order over three days.

San Francisco UPI Bedlam Market Street Truman Shore Patrol

Personal Account Reporter Beaten in Los Angeles Clash

UPI reporter Nich olas Beck recounts a night of violence during a Los Angeles confrontation between police and rioters. He describes being beaten after a rock shattered the booth window and a man protected him, urging restraint while a bystander from the Non Violent Action Committee, Robert Hall, helped him to his car.

Nicholas Beck United Press International Los Angeles UPI Biottom Robert Hall Non-Violent Action Committee

Reserves-Guard Merger Is Dead

Washington details show the Pentagon’s proposal to merge the Army Reserve into the National Guard was effectively halted by a House Armed Services subcommittee which ended hearings and blocked year’s legislation. McNamara argued the plan would save money, but key members favored reorganization on preserve-Reserve terms.

Subcommittee Army Reserve Reserve Pentagon Defense Robert S McNamara Army Guard McNamara Congress National Guard

Now You Know By United Press International

Birds make numerous trips to collect material for nests, with some species reportedly completing thousands of journeys, according to Natural History Magazine.

United Press International Natural History Magazine

Prizes Offered for Best Weeds at Peterborough Garden Show

Peterborough England. A garden show this Saturday will award prizes for the best weeds. A spokesman said after heavy rainfall this year they expect giant entries and strong competition.

Peterborough England UPI

Years to Count For Social Security Benefit Formula

A table lists the years counted for calculating a worker's average earnings used for all Social Security cash benefits. Effective Sept 1 1965 the table may not apply to a retiree who reaches age 72 before 1969, allowing a flat 35 dollars a month retirement if three to five quarters of coverage nine to 15 months of work are credited.

Grand Rapids Transit Board Recommends Perfume in Bus Exhaust

The Grand Rapids Transit Authority board recommended Grand Rapids Coach Lines add a perfume to buses exhaust, following moves by Detroit and Santa Monica California. The proposal aims to alter air scent on city buses and reflects regional traffic agency experimentation.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Transit Authority Grand Rapids Coach Lines Detroit Santa Monica Calif

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