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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
1
The Social Security Board announced a nationwide registration will begin November 16 for employer and worker data on pensions. Employers will receive an employer's application form and workers will get a card. Payroll taxes fund benefits starting January 1, 1942, with monthly payments from $10 to $85.
The text details that individuals must earn wages for at least one day in each of five different calendar years to receive a lump sum of 2000 dollars or more. Limp-sum payments are available at age 63 for those not qualifying for monthly benefits, amounting to 9.42 percent of total wages. Death benefits, paid to estates, equal 3.12 percent of total wages if death occurs before monthly or lump sum benefits are drawn.
Bexar county commissioners awarded a jail mattress contract to Shoenfield brothers store for 25 cotton mattresses at two dollars six cents each.
Washington dispatch recalls President Roosevelt admitting his last electoral vote guess under counted by 163. He had forecast 360 to Landon 171 before results. actual tally was 523 to 8. The piece notes prior forecasts and the social scene as reporters questioned the envelope data. In a separate item, Carmella Viega, 28, of 1105 West Martin, lost two fingers in a meat grinder and was treated at Robert B. Green hospital.
Albert K. Dawson petitions Mayor LaGuarila to address modern education methods after his 14 year old son Robert complained at home about stitching lessons. The mayor acknowledged the letter but did not reveal views on hem stitching in classrooms.
Alfred P. Barry aged 12 of 408 Canton Street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital on Friday for a broken arm suffered in an incident. Earl Dean Dotson aged 4 of 318 Fair Avenue was treated after drinking a quantity of kerosene.
James A. Farley, chairman of the Democratic national campaign committee, telegraphed Texas Democrats praising their efforts in the presidential campaign. He thanked Roy Miller for his help and cooperation, saying the party has won a great victory and is established as a dominant force in America.
Pan-American Airways traffic men Charles P. Hilliard and Porter D. Norris will arrive in San Antonio Friday afternoon to attend a free screening of Following the Lindbergh Trail at the Plezao hotel at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Southwest Visitors bureau with hotel manager Jack White and the airline.
A new monetary bill to ease inflation and stabilize currency was slated for early January before Congress. Treasury officials have prepared material for President Roosevelt to use in recommendations. The $2 billion stabilization fund created January 30 threatens a swift decision as debate over continued authority looms.
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