Disability protection becomes common for women heads of families
The article notes that many years ago a wage earner with a serious illness or injury faced financial ruin, especially if she led a family. Recently more women who head households secure disability protection through employers or individual plans to guard against income loss.
Worker's disability impacts income and insurance needs
Census data show five million heads of families aged 18 to 65 with disabilities affecting employment. It notes income gaps when the head is partially incapacitated and highlights women workers facing income loss. It suggests evaluating other income sources such as union benefits Social Security Workmen's Compensation savings investments and insurance to cover emergencies.
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Bureau of Census
Turned off tuned out What's wrong with school
Three high school girls spoke at the Arizona Inter scholastic Association workshop detailing why they feel unwelcome in schools. They cited curt office staff,偏 favoritism toward pom pon squads, irrelevant curricula, and lack of student input in teacher hiring. They praised practical electives and smaller classes but urged more today relevance and student voices.
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Liz Doup
Arizona Interscholastic Association
Columbus
Terri Tweedy
Scottsdale Sheraton
Terri
Paula Matney
Margie Duffer
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Maria Hoffman
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Contest Opens for Western States Spring Car Championships
Applications for queen candidates for the Western States Spring Car Championships are invited for events October 13 to 16 at Manzanita Speedway. The winner may gain sponsorship in the February Miss Arizona Universe pageant. For info contact Donna Kenney in Phoenix.
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Western States
Manzanita Speedway
Donna Kenney
N. Alvarado
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Plant Care Class At YWCA Starts Tuesday
A six week plant care class led by Barbara Nichols of The Plant Lady begins Tuesday at the YWCA located at 4615 N Granite Reef Rd. Sessions run 9 30 to 11 30 a m with a $24 fee plus a $5 lab charge.
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Granite Reef Rd
Barbara Nichols
Women alcoholics rise to one third of U S cases
Health Insurance Institute reports women of all ages now account for about a third of the nation s estimated nine million alcoholics. Government survey shows women presenting the fastest growth in the drinking population while insurance coverages hinge on acceptance of treatment.
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New York
The
Health Insurance Institute
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