HIE CHARLOTTE LABOR JOURNAL
AND DIXIB FARM NEWS
OMwt continuously pnbHiM UWr PnhM—fl— i* Um two Carolinos.
Publish i ii each week, mi Thursday, at 1783 Statesville Avenue,
Charlotte, North Carolina.
H. A.~8TALL8, Editor ani Pahllshst
Entered a* second-claw mail matter September 11, 1331, at the
post otf.ee at Charlotte, Noith Carotins, under act of Congress at
March 3, 1879. __
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of Charlotte Cential Labor Union and the North Carolina Federation
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'thIX~hXrLOTTE~LABOR JOURNAL
P. O. Bos 1M1 Charlotte, N. C.
NEW BENEFIT FORMULA
Although old-age and survivors insurance benefits which
become payable Juiy 1 and thereafter will usually be larger
than those now being paid, this does not mean an increase
for present beneficiaries. The larger payments are brought
about by a provision of the 1960 Amendments to the Social
Security Act which will permit the average monthly wage
to be computed using only wages paid after 1950. For most
claimants, the average monthly wage will be larger when
computed over this short period than it would be if all of
the wages and time since 1936 were used. Since the aver
age monthly wage determines the benefit amount, this new
method of computation will generally result" in larger bene
fits. In those few instances where computation of the aver
age wage since 1936 would produce a larger benefit, it will
be possible to use that method of computation.
John Doe's case illustrates the application of this part of
the law: John’s wages were very low in the years 1937
through 1SMQ, although he has been paid wages of more
than 13,600 in each oi the last six years. Had John ap
plied for his benefit last year, his average wage since 1936
would have been $180 and his benefit based on this average
would have been about $61. By working through June of
this year, John has an average wage of $300 over the l»
months since I960 arid his benefit amount will eventually;
be $80 per month. Thus, by the application of the new
benefit formula, his monthly benefit is increased by about
$l8. Because of technical considerations such as this, So
cial Security Administration offices recommend that persons
now contemplating retirement discuss their individual cir
cumstances with a representative of the local social se
curity office at 122 East Third Street, Charlotte, North Car
olina. -
WHAT’S DOING IN ’52? ‘~
The domestic scene is spotlighted with elections: Senate,
House, and the Presidency.
Congress is faced with some of the greatest decisions of
all time, affecting the lives and futures of the world’s peo
ple.
The Korean situation needs astute settling. Bonfires are
being ignited in many other troubled aseas.
Never before has news been so vital. Never before has
there been a need for a straight-from-the-shoulder analysis
of the news.
FRANK EDWARDS, news commentator, is sponsored
by the more than 8 million men and women who make up
the American Federation of Labor. He gives his timely
incisive comments on the news Monday through Friday over
Mutual.
MAKE CERTAIN TO TUNE IN!
MR. JENKINS’ “STATESMAN”
“Mr. Speaker, there is no question but that former Presi
dent Hoover is America’s greatest living statesman:’’—Rep.
Thomas Jenkins (R., Ohio) in remarks to the House.
KIRK COUSART & ASSOCIATES
Manufacturers Representatives
HEATING AND ROWER PLANT EQUIPMENT
304*305 Builders Bldg. Phone 5-7737
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Some of The Things We
Lend Money on
Diamond*
Watrhen
Jewelry
Men’s Clothin*
Tools
Silverware ,
Shot Gum
Rifles
Pistols
Trunks
Adding Machines
Bip
Suit Cases
Musical Instruments
Kodaks
Typewriters
All Business Strictly Confidential. When in Need
of Money We Never Fail You.
8m m far bargain la diamond a, watch**, jewelry, etwtntag. at*
RELIABLE LOAN CO.
Ml BART TRADP RTRFPT
SERVING THE SOUTH
WITH GREATER
FOOD VALUES!
Shop And Save At The
Sign Of The CS Rooster
Colonial
Jtores
• NOT MUCH LEFT . ..
For a vivid picture of what happened t« the buying power
of the American public, take this statement from the presi
dent of the Century Federal Savings Association. In 1951
the American people saved only 2.8 cents out of every dol
lar they earned, smallest savings rate in 14 years.
• OUR LEADERS ... j
Here is real leadership, Congressional style. Congress
refused to appropriate $180,000 to help educate the children
of migratory farm workers, but they did appropriate $650,
OtK) for bird shelters and study of birds. Like many ac
tions of the present Congress, this was strictly for the birds,
a CORPORAL BOB’S VICTORY . . .
CpJ. Robert Smith was the first quadruple amputee of the
Korean War, losing both legs and parts of both arms at the
Chungin Reservoir. I am happy to report that Cpl. Robert
Smith, is winning a great battle at Walter Reed Hospital.
He has learned to walk on his artificial legs and drives a
specially^ equipped automobile around the hospital grounds.
Robert Smith, the basket case of a few months ago, is well
on his way to becoming Robert Smith, the useful citizen.
GREETINGS
GOODE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
Builders Bldg. Telephone 8559
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
I
MARTIN'S DEPARTMENT STORE
RELIABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS
AT LOW PRICES
Shop At Martin's and Sava
SHOES — CLOTHING — FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
AT CORNER TRADE AND COLLEGE
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
I
F. N. Thompson
General Contractor
Phone 3-5063
Pineville Rood
* '
CHARLOTTE. N. C
GREETINGS TO LABOR
Industrial Piping, Inc.
STEAM TRAPS, VALVES, ETC.
CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIES
1501 DOWD ROAD
PHONES 5*3381 * 8-4084
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
HUM, DC.
Extends Anhmuy
Greetings
JOHNS-MANVILLE
Blown Rock Wool Insula
tion
SALES—INSTALLATION
1331 So. Mint St.
Dial <-1035
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
BOLE CHEMICAL CO.
2300 N. Brevard St.
Phone 3-2809
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Charlotte Auto
* Ports Co.
The House with Parking
Facilities"
328 No. Brevard
Tel. 3-8881
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
CUNNINGHAM WHOLESALE
GROCERY CO., IRC.
Distributor of
SCHLITZ BEER
Tel. 3-1306
1424 No. Try on St.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Anniversary Greetings
CROWDER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
1317 E. 4th St.
Dial 3-3042
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Anniversary Greetings
COLORY FOOD CENTER
2902 Selwyn Ave.
Phone 3-7029
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Pi
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lanos
SHOP AT SEARS AND SAVE
GOLDSBORO. N. C.
GREENVILLE TOBACCO COMPANY
LEAF TOBACCO
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
THE BORDEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturers of
COTTON YARNS
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
T. A. Loving & Co.
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General Contractors
GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
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