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C-'uia's taken in granny's house. Fresh water came from
O'iooia mornings, a iace wasn
keMsene lamp was used. The lamp is used now when a power snortage comes our
1 -'way. Remember going to the corner store to buy something by the pound? Mr.
. Storekeeper alwayi used this handy scale to way all purchases.
WINNERS - Mr. and Kn. Clarence KSm, of Beech
! : : prirden winnen for 1673.
3 ;e.!J1 YIELD - Elijah
; Ijrpoks, an active senior
pitien, examines a field ,
! f hybrid corn. The acre
i yjolded a 105 bushels.
! " ?DATE MEASURE
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i j Capacity of an Arab dhow
i is measured not in tons but in
i 'llie number of 180-pound date
packages it can stow, the"
, National Geographic Society
i says. . : .'
was a turning experience. iu
The cotpla it teaiar dtixens.
To bur Senior
Citizens, A
I0SS Discount
c::,".Lm"snosic:E.
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bowl u Ihe waf bath
the well or pump and on
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Epi, were ve-eUUe
Senior
Gtizen's
Needs
A number of needs
have been recommended
for senior citizens. Here
the list as follows:
Lower prices (reduced
drug rates, telephone
rates, , medical costs,
transportation, food,
rents, air travel, in
surance, utilities,' funeral
services, ambulance
services, , and ' home
' repairs)
Lower taxes (exemp
tion of income tax for
those under poverty
level, property tax, in
come tax for those over
70 who are employed and
unemployed, reduced
property and income tax
for those 65 and over.
Lower income tax base,
intangible tax on in
vestments, $5,000
Homestead - Exemption,
Local sales tax exemp
tion, exemption of tax on
pensions. Permit widow
to be counted as head of
household)
Increased Social
Security benefits (In
eome for clothes, fuel,
nutritional food, relief for
those recipients of 10
years ago)
Abolish earned income
level for Social Security
Benefits of the poor
elderly.
Prompt receipt of
payments from Social
Security and Public
Assistance (reim
bursements for un
derpayments due to
error)
Increase in pensions
(Railroad, Veterans
should receive pension
regardless of income,
state and federal em
ployees Increase in Widow's
Pensions (continue to
receive full pension and
Social Security benefits
of husband)
Lower age for Social
Security Benefits " -
Increase Old Age
Assistance' (Maintain
own home, stay in
boarding home, meet
rising cost of living)
Lower Medicare Costs
(Lower premium for
those not receiving ex
tended care facility
benefits or home health
assistance.)
Eliminate payment of
G.I. insurance after 70.
Eliminate relocation of
those unable to pay back
taxes.
Abolish lien law.
Establish central office
for disbursement of all
Aging benefits.
Reappraisal of k
ecenomic values and
principles.
Adherence to policy of
fiscal responsibility by all
levels of government.
, Enforcement of Age
Discrimination Act
Include employers with
fewer than 25 employees
in Act
Abolish compulsory
retirement at age 65 .
Create job op-'
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
Our Senior Citizens
IfJe will offer
A
5 discount
On all items in our
store on Thur.-Fri.-Sat.
Gregory's 5-10-25 Store
HERTFORD, N. C
WASHDAY BLUES - Oh, the fan of It all, when a
wringer type washer, washed the family clothes. Not
so old, and in still many households, the wringer-
portunities for part-time
employment
Encourage self
employment in home.
Visiting Nurse Service
Homemaker services
Greater Mental Health
Service
More medical staff
(especially to eliminate
long waiting periods)
. House calls by doctors
More drug outlets
Quality care in medical
facilities
Lower age for
Medicare
More medical facilities
(mental retardation
center, half-way houses,
especially in rural areas)
Home Health Service
Clearer instructions for
Medicare and Medicaid
Total comprehensive
medical insurance
(dental care, eyes, ar
tificial limbs, annual
physical examinations,
hearing aids, nursing
care, care in own home)
Out-patient or day
hospital centers
Adequate ambulance
service
Equipment loan closets
Rapid insurance set
tlements Compulsory ac
ceptance of Medicare and
Medicaid by doctors
Control abuse of
Medicare and Medicaid
by Medical Profession
Public units for elderly
and mixed aged
More low cost
retirement hotel, nur
sing, veterans, and rest
homes
Central a i r -conditioning
in public hi
rises Eliminate ar
chitectural barriers
(need ramps, railings,
etc.)
Rural renewal
More FHA loans '
Home FIX-IT SER
VICE Eliminate substandard
housing (adequate
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utilities, bath rooms,
accessible laundry
facilities)
More cooperative units
Labor assistance in
building (have materials
for home)
Lower requirements
for Food Stamp Program
Meals on Wheels
Low Cost Meals
Program (in social
setting - cafeterias,
churches)
Smaller food packages
Assistance in planning
special diets and
balanced meals.
Greater urban and
rural bus service (to
doctor's offices, shopping
centers, food stamp of
fices, church, banks and
senior centers)
Paved roads
Sheltered seating at
bus stops
Planned recreation
(socials, crafts ; and
AAemoria I Day Tire Sale!
Visit our on step service center how for your upcoming vocation driving.
Check out the many features and low prices of this quality Super Belt Tire.
In these, days of fast rising prices here's one bargain that's left.
SALE PRICES ON All POPULAR SIZES at Participating Dealer
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878-14
F78-14
078-14
H78-14
078-15
H78-15
J78-1S
L78-1S
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Size Safe
F 78x14 $40.00
G70xl4 45.00
H 78 x14 47.00
G78x15 50Xi0
H 78x15 50.CO
1.78x15 55.00
L 78x15 55X0
10 DISCOUNT TO
Senor Citizens-on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
o:jggto? sgrvice cgmteh
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washer was at its peak some 29 years ago. Many a
child got its hand and arm caught in the wringer.
hobbies)
Rural Senior and
Recreation Centers
Home recreation
service
Outlet stores for
hobbies and crafts
Organized retired
groups
Adult Education
Classes (daytime and
evening especially for
reading and writing)
Consumer Education
Leisure-time and
retirement preparation
- Accessible books with
large print (available but
not distributed
Job Opportunity
Training
Understandable in
formation on existing
services (forms and
brochures complicated
and too technical)
Telephone Assurance
Program (for emergency
needs and to combat
24,000 MILE GUARANTEE
- ii n rw" m -
$ 89.00 I- I 99.00
99.00 I 109.00
109.00 f 119.00
119.00 I 129.00
139.00
119.00 1 129.00
129.00 I 139.00
149.00
149.00
Comparable 8ale Prioet on singlet or pair
Steel Belted Tire 40,000 mile guarantee
Size
ER70 x 14
LR70 x 14
GR70 x 14
GR70 x IS
HR70 X 15
TR 70 x 15
Safe
$60.00
62.00
65.00
65.00
60,00
70.00
75.00
lR70x 15
Poly Steel Belted 40,000 mile
PLUS FEDERAL EXCISE & SALES TAX
INSTALLATION &
BALANCE FREE.
Recapped all sizes
F-78xl4&H-78xl5 115.00
Installed; Plus tax
COMPLETE jm SIRVICE AND
I
, lml
loneliness)
Friendly Visiting
Program (involving
young people, the elderly,
ministers)
Home Counseling
Accessible Legal Aid
(to protect against
fraudulent practices, to
advise on wills)
Increased Church
concern , with activities
and services
Public interest
(sympathetic and patient
provider of services,
relatives, friends and
young people)
Companionship
Encouraged in
volvement (wish to utilize
talents and abilities in
active, helpful events)
Greater Police
protection
Improved TV and radio
programs
Foster individual
initiative
I S 180
1 z.ai
I 2.50
I 287
f 294
I 273
I 2.96
I 312
( 3.31
Plus federal
excise & sale
tax Installation
and Balance
FREE
guarantee
REPAIR