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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1955
Page
6
A columnist clarifies that Social Security benefits are only for those 65 or older with proper credits. Letters claimed younger people receive checks. the piece explains benefits do not apply to under 65, notes misinterpretations, and cites a luncheon remark about a groceryman not altering eligibility rules.
United Nations delegates debated a deadlocked Security Council election as they sought final government instructions. Balloting was canceled at the United States and Britain requests. The U S backs the Philippines and Britain backs Yugoslavia amid a proposed split term draw. Jose Maza proposed a coin box method to assign which nation sits first for the two year council term ending Jan. 1 after Turkey’s tenure expires.
In Jacksonville Florida a vet revived a dying Chihuahua named Kernel and returned him to six year old Penny Lee Bessett, who uses leg braces after being born crippled. Dr J P Young telephoned Penny’s mother Mrs Ward A Bessett with the surprise. The dog was nursed back to health over several weeks and given to Penny as a Christmas present.
In San Pedro California the comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are promoted at Ft MacArthur from honorary buck private to honorary master sergeant on the fort’s anniversary. The ceremony marks the same site as 15 years ago when they entertained draftees at the induction. The Nike rocket will be unveiled during the event.
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