Increased Social Security Benefits Go Out by Oct 1
The Social Security bill en acted by Congress will bring bigger checks to about 3 million current beneficiaries and extend coverage to over 43 million Americans. Average old age payments rise about 77.5 percent, with family maximums up from 85 to 150 dollars monthly and individual maximums from 26 to 46. Payroll tax rises apply over 20 years, starting Jan 1, with four rate hikes on an employer-employee basis. The next two decades expand coverage to self employed, domestic workers, agricultural laborers, non profits, and government workers, while liberalized eligibility and a $240 death lump sum are also included. The reform also extends to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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U S Troops Diplomacy Boosts Prestige at Libyan Base
Col Fred O Easley at Wheelus Field near Tripoli says U S airmen sailors and marines act as diplomats with Arabs to bolster prestige as Libya nears independence in 18 months. More than 5 000 Tripolitan Arabs visited on Armed Forces Day to view helicopters and transport planes, highlighting friendliness and political aims to keep the base after independence.
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Life in the U S A Fabian Family Reunited After Nazi Oppression
Hans Fabian and his wife with three children endured twelve years under the Nazi fist with displacement and a concentration camp. Fifteen months in the United States brought them hope security and friendship as they adjust to a new life and gratitude.
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Mystery of the Marine Hymn Deepens Across Generations
A National Geographic Society note traces the origins of the Marine Hymn and its verses as mysterious to Americans. Officially the words are attributed to unknown Marines, with stories dating back to May 1949 aboard the USS General Taylor in New York.
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MacArthur Too Old Claims Spark Considine Blast
Tokyo dispatch cites Considine blasting rumors that General Douglas MacArthur is too old to lead the Japan occupation and Korea war. He argues such reports mislead the public, inflame doubt, and undermine U.S. aims as occupation forces pull back to support Korea, leaving Japan with limited forces.
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Western war production fears and Soviet oil weakness
Western officials estimate 1950 steel output around 112 million tons versus Russia's 22 million as allied forces outpace Soviet capacity. Aluminum shows Russia at 200000 tons while US and Canada approach 500000 tons, prompting defense planners to doubt a prolonged Soviet war unless rapid atomic leverage is possible. Concluded on page 3.
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Living Museum Preserves Famous Clip Ship Relics
The Mystic River harbor visit reveals a living museum of famed clipper ship relics. Visitors toured two ships under educational director Marion Dickermann while the yacht community gathered at the Cruising Club and nearby facilities.
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War Landing Nets iHase Bad Road War Landing Nets iHase Bad
Wellington dispatch reports a 200000 dollar battle against a sinkhole threatening a key roadway. Founders Carl C. Cutler Everett Bradley and others turned old shipyard junk and gravel into a dredged, stabilized approach, with trucks used to dump material. The project restored a hazardous route that bogs and bobs, frustrating motorists who travel slowly.
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Eagle trainer tames 20 birds in German hometown tale
In Frankfurt a 61 year old farmer Frank keeps eagles including Yank the 13 year old perched on his shoulder. Yank was rescued from war ruins in the Tatra mountains and is described as the most beautiful of his birds. The handler feeds Yank two pounds of meat daily with varied fare including dog hare or cat at times.
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Harkness Will Endows Vast Sums Across Institutions
Life notes how Edward S Harkness and his late wife built a fortune from Standard Oil and philanthropy. The will allocates half to the Commonwealth Fund, a quarter to Presbyterian Hospital, one twentieth to Community Service Society, and the rest to libraries, colleges, museums, and hospitals. The estate totals hundreds of millions with gifts to universities and medical groups totaling about 117 million plus more. Concluded on page 2 column a.
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