What Will Happen To Old Age Benefits When War Ends
Washington notes millions gained war year credits for old age and survivors insurance through covered jobs. After war many will return to uncovered work, risking reduced or lost benefits. McNutt cites 20 million affected. 12 million are farm workers. The system began 1937. coverage requires at least half of working time since then.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Social Security Board
McNutt
Congress
Texas speaker recalls tough luncheon club talks
The writer, in his first speech four years ago, recalls 500 talks under open skies, in kitchens, and behind dishes. He notes difficulties from echoes, clattering dishes, and a rival street band, but enjoyed sharing with high schools and Baylor University students. He cites Pat Neff’s cordial intro and the Methodist Home visit with Hubert Johnson’s team. Mark Twain quote closes.
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Texas
Bill” Hickok
Ben Thompson
Waco
Baylor University
Pat Neff
Methodist Home
Hubert Johnson
Unemployment Insurance Plan Proposes 12 Percent Payroll Tax
The discussion explains a proposed unemployment and old age benefits system where the boss would pay 3 percent and under the setup McNutt describes employers and employees each pay 6 percent of payroll.
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McNutt
Pies Prompt Offer Sparks Restaurant Banter
A coiled exchange unfolds as a sensitive customer complains about in house pies. The manager smiles and invites ideas then the patron proposes outsourcing the baking to another. The moment ends with polite agreement to consider the suggestion.
Truth About Atrocities and a Texas Divorce Case
A United Nations Commission reports abominable crimes by Germans in Europe during World War II. In Texas, Ralph D. Arterbery sues LaVelle Arterbery for divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Court issued August 1 1944 in Sherman Grayson County.
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Committee On Public Information
Europe
Belgium
France
United Nations Commission
London
Ralph D. Arterbery
LaVelle Arterbery
Sherman
Texas
A. D
Earnest
Grayson County
Inez Steed
Wheat Crop Slated To Break Records
AUSTIN Texas wheat production is forecast to reach 77,071,000 bushels for the year, according to the United States Bureau of Agriculture Economics. The report notes higher yields with an average of 18.5 bushels per acre, up from July 1 estimates and well above the ten year average of 9.7.
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Austin
Texas
United States Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Citation notice for Grayson County court summons
The State of Texas commands LaVelle Atterbery to appear and answer the plaintiff's amended petition by 10:00 A.M. on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, dated September 18, 1944. Appearance before the 15th District Court of Grayson County at Sherman Court House is required. The amended petition was filed August 1.
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State OF
Texas
LaVelle Atterbery
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas pension amendment vote set for November 1944
The proposed constitutional amendments authorize city and town pension systems for appointive officers and employees and grant the Legislature power to provide statewide or district retirement plans with voluntary participation by cities and towns. Ballots will present two pairs of options with proportional city funding limits and a 5000 dollar appropriation for publication and election expenses.
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Texas
Texas House Joint Resolution on City Pension Powers
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Article 3 Section 51 to add Sections 51-e and 51-f. Section 51-e grants cities power to establish pensions for disabled or long serving employees with eligibility tied to age or service, subject to voter approval at a tax bond election. Section 51-f outlines statewide or district retirement plans for appointive city officers, voluntariness, and limits on state funding, plus election and ballot provisions for adoption.
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State of
Texas
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M. & P. Bank Building
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Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Lumber Co
George Creel
Pascal Farley
S. B. Ben Vaughan
Gomer May
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