The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
ACT ExPL. AIMED HERE
 BY DEL. DIM0ND
Able Address Made at Din ner Last Evening
 marks Broadcast

After briefly pointing out the background of economic conditions which have existed for years put have become much .,lole aggravat- ed during the increased hazards of his modern industrial age, bring ing about the passing of the Social Security Act, Delegate Anthony J. Dimond launched into concise ex- planation of the act and how it could, through Territorial Legisla- tive action be applied to Alaska, when he addressed those at the din- ner in the Terminal Cafe last night, sponsored by the Democratic Wo- mems Club, and radio audience through the courtesy of station KINY.
 Under the old age provisions of the act all citizens are eligible who are in need, providing they are above the age of 65. The Federal government will reimburse any state or territory one-half of the amount that state or territory appropriates under this provision up to $50 per month, the Delegate told his au- dience. In other words if the Ter ritory of Alaska legislated to pro- vide $3O a month under the pro- visions of the act for the needy, over the age of 65, the Federal Gov ernment would reimburse the Ter ritory to the extent of $15 month for everyone so taken care of.
 As It Applies To Alaska
 In applying this portion of the act to Alaska, Delegate Dimond said: Based on an estimate made on January l, 1886, using the fig ures of the 1880 census as basis it is estimated that 871 Indians, and 1878 whites above the age of 65 are living in the Territory. Statis- tics from other states that have al- ready availed themselves of the So- cial Security Act show that not more than one-half of the white citizens over 65 are entitled to bene- fits under the act Consequently es- timating 839 whites and 87l Indians Alaska would have ITO eligible, amounting to $615,000 a year, the Territory's share $307 300 year Should the age limit of women be lowered to 60, an additional $54,00C would be necessary"
 Territorial Appropriations
 In 1885 the Territorial Legislature appropriated $62O,OO0 for the bieni- um or $310,000 a year fer the fol lowing in the Territory: old age all lowance, $4OO,OOO; Dependent Chil- dren, $90,00O; Relief of Destitution $50,000; Needy and Indigent, $80,- 900, in addition to an appropriation for public health, and $50, 400 foi the Pioneers Home.
 It was pointed out that the $200,. 900 a year old age allowance would be applicable to the old age part o1 the Social Security act, and proba- bly, some additional. The amount estimated, $371, 300, or s368,00O ii the Legislature lowered the age limit on women. would not greatly exceed that already carried by the Territory.
 Annuities
 Another part of the Social Secur- ity Act, the Delegate explained was that which provides for an- nuities through payroll taxes paid for by both employer and employe, which throughout the country will eventually take care of 25,000.00O wage earners through an annuity of from $65 to $85 month, depend- ing upon age and earnings and pay ments by the workers.
 A third feature provides for un- m D oyment compensation. the Delegate explained, through Fed eral tax on payrolls. Any state or Territory that enacts suitable law to provide for compensation of those
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