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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1936

Page

6

Social Security Forms For Employers Nationwide

The Social Security Board, with 45 000 post offices, launches the employer identification form on Nov 16 and later the employee application form on Nov 24 to set up Social Security accounts for about 26 million workers. Regions include Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. Benefits start Jan 1, 1937, with monthly checks after age 65 based on earnings, minimum 10 dollars, maximum around 85, and survivor payments at 34 cents per dollar. Taxes: one cent per dollar by workers and employers for three years starting 1937.

San Antonio Social Security Board United States Post Office Department Oscar M. Powell Louisiana New Mexico Texas

Government social security explainer for workers and employers

The article outlines the social security tax schedule starting in 1937 with 1 percent levies on wages up to 3000 per year, rising to 3 percent by 1949, paid by both employers and workers. It describes how accounts are kept, eligibility limits, exemptions, and the timing of the first payments due February 28 for January wages. It also notes that participation is mandatory for those in covered employment and that benefits will exceed contributions.

Why employer received SS-4 form for pension act

Washington explains the SS-4 form as an initial step to implement the old age pension section of the security act starting January 1. You will receive a pension if you are 65 or older after 1941 and meet other requirements. The remaining requirements include primarily continuous work in employment.

Washington

Report on week employer duties and pension details

Employees will receive questionnaires Nov 24 to be returned by Dec 5. Loss of card or number requires reporting it via employer and filing birthplace and parents names to trace the number. If blanks are missing, obtain them from the post office. Pensions begin January 1942. Old-age benefit system restricts claims during work. unemployment insurance promoted by States under another act. Federal government administers only the old-age pension. Pension amount depends on earnings. minimum $10 and maximum $85 monthly. If death occurs before 65, estate gets 3% of total wages recorded under the act.

Texas Washington

Pension Warrant Bids Sought by Texas Board of Control

The Board of Control acting as the Old Age Assistance Commission called for bids for furnishing up to 3 million dollars in interest bearing pension warrants. Bids due Thursday. warrants issued to supply immediate pension funds until revenue from a new tax bill comes in. Interest capped at 2 percent. bankers to advance cash per Gov Allred’s emergency plan. The board will accept bids with evidence of prompt performance and ability to supply the full amount as needed.

Austin Board of Control Old-Age Assistance Commission State Banking Board James V. Allred

You are now leaving the United States poster incident

Police tore down a poster on the Salmon Falls River bridge declaring you are leaving the United States. Officials said pranksters exploited a superstition day tied to Maine voting for London. Glenda Farrell notes a single economy habit of turning off lights when leaving a room.

Rochester N. H New Hampshire Maine Salmon Falls River United States London Glenda Farrell

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