Insurance Changes With Each Conflict
Washington highlights how U S veteran life insurance programs evolved with wars and shifts in policy. It traces USGLI in World War I, NSLI in World War II, and Korea era changes including RS and RH plans, the 5 year term option, and the 1965 Modified NSLI plan. It notes accessibility of conversions and disability features under new prefixes and the ongoing VA administered variations.
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Washington
NEA
U. S
Service
U. S. Government Life Insurance
USGLI
National Service Life Insurance
NSLI
Korea
Veterans Insurance
National Service
Veterans Administration
Lancaster Pike Opens in 1794 After Two Years Build
The Lancaster pike, two years in building, opened in 1794 and stretched 62 miles from Philadelphia to Lancaster connecting early American transportation.
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Lancaster Pike
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Area Hospitals Certified For Medicare Now Open
Five area non-government hospitals with 620 beds are certified to participate in Medicare sequence per Dwight Billings, SSA district manager. Hospitals Beckley Hospital, Appalachian Regional, Raleigh General, Hinton, Oak Hill join nationwide 6,323 hospitals covering 95 percent of beds. In West Virginia 78 hospitals, 97 percent of beds, participate. About 17,000 seniors in Beckley district area enrolled in hospital insurance.
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Dwight Billings
Social Security Administration
Billings
Beckley Hospital
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Raleigh General Hospital
Hinton Hospital
Oak Hill Hospital
West Virginia
Beckley Social Security District Office
Notable AIC officials shown in team photograph
The image features George Harrison, assistant coordinator at the AIC, Jailer Virgil Keaton, and Mrs. Faye Lusk, matron, from a local facility display.
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George Harrison
AIC
Virgil Keaton
Faye Lusk
Cancer virus linked to human cancer found by two doctors
Dr. Maurice Green and Dr. Kei Fuginaga report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that they have isolated a new messenger RNA linked to cancer. They say this viral specific RNA acts as a calling card, guiding DNA to reproduce in cancer cells, offering a rational research path for cancer causes.
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ST. Louis, Mo
UPI
Maurice Green
St. Louis University
Proceedings
National Academy of Sciences
Green
The Well Child Don’t Overprotect The Asthmatic Child
TheWell Child explains asthma often begins before age five with a recurrent cough and later wheezing. It emphasizes careful management for young children and cautions against excessive protection that may hinder development.
Leave nothing to chance in safety during vacation return
A safety message urges workers to clear vacation thoughts from the mind and refocus on coal production duties. It stresses roof inspections, haulage road checks, and personal responsibility to prevent hazards. It also covers asthma basics and family factors, advising practical steps and a pledge to work safely. Thought for the week: Leave nothing to chance.
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Killljoy
It Pays to Drive Safely
Motorists with safe driving records pay lower insurance premiums under states with safe driver plans. A clear record means no at fault accidents or serious convictions during the period, while those with violations incur higher rates up to 180 percent more. The plan uses a points system and varies by record quality.
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USGSI
W. W
Jackie) Withrow
Raleigh County
Charleston
Hullett C. Smith
PLAID
Your A&p
Ate
Pune
A & PS
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc
Alcoholic Information Center
Harper Road
THE
Wayne Brandstadt
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
R. D. Watts Insurance
Agency, Inc
Bair
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