Medicare Opens to More Disabled under 65 This July
The Social Security district manager says starting July 1, 1973, many disabled people under 65 will qualify for Medicare for the first time. Widows with minor children eligible for “Mother’s benefits” may apply for disability determination if they meet Social Security rules. Coverage also extends to spouses and dependent children needing dialysis or a kidney transplant, with start timing tied to dialysis initiation or continuous disability benefit history.
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Roy L. Swift
Social Security
Swift
Warning on Indochina Cease-fire Drives White House Talks
A high level adviser says the U S will press for a genuine cease-fire in Indochina and the White House weighs options if Kissinger warnings are ignored A decision was made at the National Security Council meeting but details were not disclosed One option ruled out was American ground troops in Cambodia according to an NSC staffer
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Indochina
White House
Kissinger
National Security Council
Cambodia
NSC
Nixon
Hanoi-Haiphong
Thier
Mekong River
Phnom Penh
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Burglars and vandals strike three churches
Three churches suffered damage totaling over 5000 as burglars and vandals struck First Baptist at 515 McCullough, First Presbyterian at 408 Fourth, and St. Pauls United Methodist at 48 N Center. Water in Webb Hall flooded rooms, offices were rifled, and an electric typewriter was stolen. Subsequent estimates ranged up to 4000 for the Baptist break‑in and 270 value for tools.
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First Baptist Church
McCullough
Webb Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
N. Center
Schools and impact aid funding debate continues
The article notes continued deliberations over termination of impact aid under a continuing resolution. It cites four main reasons for ending impact aid: misalignment with district needs, federal civilian workers in communities paying local taxes, double revenues in federal areas, and the impact on districts with special problems from federally employed families. The President’s budget seeks $517.1 million for current year and about $131 million for next year to phase out the program.
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Washington, D.C
County adopts homestead exemption rule for older residents
County voters approved a constitutional amendment at the general election allowing homestead exemptions for those 68 and older or under $3,000. The tax lire proposal is under review by Bexar County Hospital District and San Antonio authorities. Commissioners contracted Johnson-Dempsey Architects to renovate the sixth floor of the Bexar County Jail to ease overcrowding, estimated at about $250, funded from Revenue Sharing funds.
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Texas
Bexar County Hospital
San Antonio
Johnson-Dempsey Architects
Bexar County
Police Kill Comal Suspect in New Braunfels Burglary
In New Braunfels a burglary suspect Rubin Montanez, 20, died at the scene after police fired through a storefront window during a break in at McBee's Meat Center on Landa Street. A second suspect Miguel Aceveda, 19, jailed on burglary charges, with bond set at 10,000. Police say Lt Roy Street and Sgt Rodger Allen ordered warnings before the fatal shot. pursuit led to surrender of the other suspect. The shooting was ruled justifiable homicide and will be presented to a Comal County Jury.
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New Braunfels
Rubin Montanez
McBee's
Beeck
Roy Street
Spt
Rodger Allen
Alien
Hunt
Boeck
Comal
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F. S. Action
Jcpenney
McOreless
Terrell Plaza
Worthwest Center
U.S
Congress
Bob Harrington
Rockport
Recquet & Yacht Club
Gulf Coast
Mr. Collins
Balk
Rockport Rrc & Yacht
Global Land Corp
Village Dr
Tex
Hutchins
Jarman
North Star Mall
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