NEA Seeks Federal Aid to Correct School Poverty Levels
The National Education Association urged immediate congressional action on federal education aid, calling thousands of American schools underfunded and inequalities in state and local financing. Willard E. Givens said relief is needed to end chronic underfunding and ensure adequate schooling nationwide.
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National Education Association
NEA
Willard E. Givens
House
Senate
Miss Truman Celebrates 24th Birthday at Home
Margaret Truman marked her 24th birthday with family at the White House. White House sources deny any engagement or a defined beau on hand, amid rumors that Frank Handy, son of a Michigan publisher, had bought a betrothal ring.
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Washington
Margaret Truman
White House
Beau
Margaret
Frank Handy
Ypsilanti, Mich
Broader Pension Coverage Sought in US Social Security plan
President Truman and Rep Kean push to extend old age pensions to more Americans and include disability and medical care insurance. Kean proposes covering farmers workers and state local employees, potentially reaching 60 million, up from 40 million. SSA report backs broader inclusion and higher minimum benefits.
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Truman
Congress
Kean
New Jersey
Social Security Administration
Social Security Report
New Jersey Republican
Social Security Benefit Tax Changes Proposed
The administration proposed expanding eligibility credits for short tenure workers and increasing the maximum monthly benefit from 85 to 120 dollars. To offset the rise, the Social Security tax would apply to the first 4800 dollars of annual earnings, up from 3000 dollars.
Klan Threats Fail To Stop Gun Toting Coach in Rossville
In Rossville Georgia an ex Marine and Lakeview High coach carrying a pistol continued his duties after reporting Klan threats. The key local event was Rossville Highs 75 to 29 basketball win over Lakeview, a standout moment for the town amid tense atmosphere.
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Rossville
Walter Rowland
Lakeview
Rossville High
Threats Loom as Klan Target Raises Tension at School Gym
Bowland says a Klan threat prompted a precautionary game at the school gym with seven or eight friends and several policemen outside ready to respond. A Lake View neighbor stood guard with a shotgun to protect Mrs. Rowland who is expecting a baby soon.
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Feather Bowland
Bowland
Lakeview
Cardio and cancer top causes of policyholder deaths
An annual insurance company report shows diseases of the heart and circulatory system and cancer as the main death causes among policyholders. Of 3,787 deaths, 1,672 were heart diseases, 579 cancer, and 142 were accidental, most from automobile crashes.
Auto Parts and Finance Ads Run in Grayson Sherman Area
Auto Parts shop announces Ford and Chevrolet parts with others available. The Sun newspaper offers yearly rates for Grayson and Fannin counties and higher rates elsewhere. Auto Finance Company led by F W Creager advertises car loan refinancing with title papers and vehicle inspection at 121% So Travis Sherman.
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
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