Misunderstanding Two Social Security Plans Revealed
A survey by the Social Security Board in this region shows fewer than half of 200 interviewees understand the difference between Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Unemployment Compensation. The article explains how the federal Old-Age plan is funded from a trust and based on wages, while unemployment benefits are state administered with federal aid, paid by employers in larger firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew
Social Security Board
Ruth G. Duffey
Rocky Mount
Soc Security Board
al U. S
N. C
Roanoke Rapids
Unique Air Service Moves Toward Peace-Time Commercial Flights
Washington reports bold plans to expand civil aviation after the war. The Air Transport Association lists flying ambulances, armored airships for currency and valuables, glider-train car delivery, hospital and funeral planes, tank planes for fuels, bus and taxi helicopter service, medicine and food deliveries, sightseers, fly yourself systems, and aircraft delivery to buyers. Veterans from wartime units lead these developments and urge partnerships among former battle teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Air Transport Association of America
Army recruiting ad invites 18 to 24 year olds in Roanoke Rapids
The advertisement urges men aged 18 to 24 or World War II veterans to enlist or reenlist in the Regular Army. It promises travel, an interesting career, or education for future civilian work. Apply at the nearest recruiting station, located in the Roanoke Rapids Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roanoke Rapids
Enfield PTA Holds November Meeting at School Auditorium
The Enfield PTA met last Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Enfield School Auditorium with Mrs. Robert Whitaker presiding. Funds from waste paper and Thanksgiving basket sales were reported. The program included songs, a responsive reading, a burlesque by the 10th grade, and a Whistling Contest winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
Robert Whitaker
Treasury
William Neville
R. B. Shervette, Jr
P.T. A
North Carolina Symphony
Halifax County
C.D. Graham
John McGwigan
Frank Pittman
Inner-Aid Promises Quick Relief From Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Inner-Aid, a 12 herb preparation, cleanses bowels, clears gas, and improves digestion after a woman sickened by bloating and constipation began using it. It asserts improved appetite, regular Bowels, and renewed life, sold in Halifax County drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner-Aid
Halifax County
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