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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-05-09

democracy is based upon the con-
viction that there are extraordinary
possibilities in ordinary people,
DR. HARRY EMERSON FOSDICK.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

ATS al TIC DdlI 1IGdlIG.
Among the mystery plays to be
decided upon are The Double
Door" ''The Traitor" Twilight
Walk" '"Ten Little Indians" and
" Arsenic and Old Lace"
The business session got under
way shortly after s p. m. and
thanks were extended to George
Renna, Ed Pennington, Burt Gar
nett and Don Pearson for the
painting of the side front panels
and other sections of the stage
and interior. Pearson is being trans
ferred to Norfolk, Va. for Navy
duty in another week and his work
with the Players will be missed.
Mrs. ]. Edgar Willing, president,
also thanked the entire group of
workers and committees Who CO.
operated in the production of John
Loves Mary" directed by Mickey
Renna and which was hugely en-
joyed by patrons. In connection
with this. Mrs. Willing said that
the standard of the plays pro-
duction. presentation and recep-
ton was excellent and that the
Players and the audiences were
highly pleased. She added that she
hoped all future plays would go
as smoothly as the one under
Mickey Renna's direction and
George Renna's production.
Minutes were read by Gladys
jackson, secretary, and the trea-
surer's report, spiced with Lee
Goddard'S humor as well as sta
tistics, was given.
A letter from the Naval Hospi-
tai thanking the group for hosting
patients and telling how much
they enjoyed the comedy that was
presented for them was read.
Deserved thank yous were given
Jeanne and Ski Skewis for
the arrangements for the after
the-play party last Saturday Git
was a lively and delightful one)
on the stage.
Emily Goddard announced that
the Woman's Club were giving a
Christmas ballet on December is
at the Barn Theatre at four o'clock
in the afternoon for members of
the Woman's Club, but that Ii the
Players wanted to see it, a second
date might be arranged, Princess
Nina Caracciola win direct. She
told Players last night a little of
her ballet background and said the
he bale background and said he
Pinder School of Dance would CO.
operate.
Tickets sale promotion and places
for the boxoffice were thoroughly
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
United Council
OF ChurchaUOmen
Conducts Meeting

The all day meeting of the
United Council of Church Women
was held Tuesday, December 2 at
the First Methodist Church. The
session opened at IL a. m. with
devotions led by Mrs. ]. S. Daniels.
Mrs. Gloriana Bayly presided at
the business session which follow
ed. Reports were read by chair
man of committees. Mrs. Bayly re-
ported on the District Council meet
ing which took place recently in
Jacksonville She attended as a
local council delegate.
Luncheon was served at 1890
p. m. in the Service Center by
ladies of the hostess church.
During tie afternoon session in
the church, a solo was sung by
Mrs. Henrietta Andrews.
Address of the day was Giving
Thanks" presented by the Rev.
Paul Touchton.
The next meeting of the Council
will be on January q, IL a. m.
at the Fleming Street Methodist
Church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Nail Sojourners
Haze Installation
Ind Steak Dinner

A steak dinner served by the
Women of the First Presbyterian
Church delighted the members of
National Sojourners No. 2s3 at the
installation meeting held Deem
Der 2 at the church.
Col. Ralph w. Rogers said that
communications we're read from
1t. Col. G.. D. Hatfield of Home
stead, Fla, and from Lit. r. H.
Baisden of Norfolk, Va, who sent
greetings and check for the
organizations 53rd card.
Outgoing president 1t. George L.
Young installed the new officers.
They are: 1t. Edgar NJ. Cooke,
president; Chelec James M. Jen-
kins, marshall; 1t. Edwin S. Pratt.
secretary; Col. Ralph w. Rogers,
secretary.
Following installation, the new
president, 1t. Young, presented
past presidents pin to Ii. Cooke.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Red Cross Chapter Sends
Packages To Serricemen

The servicemen who viii be on
the high seas 81 Christmas time
will be remembered this wear b.
the American people Rev. Ralph
Rogers. chairman Of the Key West
chaptes og the American Red
Cross is pleased to announce that
this community has been ahle 10
participate ID providing Christmas
pemenhranceS.
Twenty three packages. eacl. con.
tanning six small useful items we're
mailed last week 10 q port at
eFnearkssloa. These gifts we're the
contributions from the members II
Ire KEY West IayShees az5 tie
ssta sigma PHI S0r0T4gy
Each eax vas PRETTY wrapnxS
IN Christmas paper wisk . card
eaesoSea Ssv5ag the nsme of the
oFssnixatsoa pros IazGg she glEts-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
SPECIAL PROGRAM SET
FOR POINCTAN4 P.T.A.

Parents of Poinciana Elemen-
tary School pupils can anticipate
special pleasure in the December
program concerning character and
spiritual education with Mrs. Car
men Rhodecap, Poinciana music
teacher in charge. The program is
part of the regular meeting of the
PTA to be held next Monday,
Decmeber 8 at the school audi
torium, eight o'clock.
ALI parents are cordially invited
to attend and further enlignt /
themselves with the value of good
music in the lives of their children.
Mrs. May-Rena Rodin, publicity
chairman observed that while there
is still no accepted international
language" music is the one accept
ed international emotion. Consider
this well in the common prayers
for international peace" she said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

discussed. Telephone solicitation
was proposed to up the sale of
tickets. 1t was also suggested that
the recreation officer of the Naval
Station be contacted so that notices
of Players productions could be
sent to all Naval departments.
Jack Burke, editor of the Naval
weekly newspaper, 1.-The Outpost"
viii be asked to use stories and
notice of plays so that Navy read
ers viii be advised of Barn Thea
tire activity.
Several new members were in
troduced and joined the group.
The next meeting will be jan
uary 6, the first Tuesday of next
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
DISTINGUISHED LIST
TO SEE FOOTBALL CAME

The football game of Pensacola
Navy versus Miami Marines on
Friday night at Wicker's Stadium
win bring out a dazzling array of
top brass" Key West soeialitieS
by the score win be augmented
by all the local Navy command
ing officers and th~ir ladies attend
ing, plus out.of-town Marine Corps
chiefs, other military heads, and
several leading politicians.
The distinguished roster includes
Admiral and Mrs, Irving 7. Duke.
commanding officer of the Key
West area, Admiral and Mrs. e.
H. Won Heimherg, Command Gen.
eral Albert n. Cooley, Srd Marine
Aircraft Wing FMF. Col. Thomas
G EMS, commanding officer Of
the Z. S. Marine Corps Air Station.
Miami. Col. B. c, Batierton. Chief
of Staff, Senator George Smaihers.
Senator Harley kilgore ol West
Virginia, and Representative and
Mrs. B. G, Papy.
Il Is expected that the wives 81
all those mentioned viii be guests
The game Was promoted hv
Jack X. Burke. local Navy man
and sport column writer. II Is
sponsored by the Lioas Club for
the benefit Of the drive for funds
for polio.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Coming EUents
Citizen Staff Photo
THURSDAY, DECEMBER f.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER e.
CAP Cadets, Key West High
Auditorium. 1880 pm.
Navy Wives Bowling League, l
pm, N. S. Also open bowling.
Rotary Club luncheon, 12:15, st.
Paul's Parish Hall.
Key West Lions. meeting. $3.50
pm. at Lions Den, Seminary
st.
Key West Garden Club meeting,
Woman's Club, 8 pm.
Circle ii, First Methodist Church,
SPIN.
Elks Lodge, at club, meeting at
SPIN.
V.F.W. Post No. 3911, WV Post
Home, pm.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER s.
Fern Chapter, No. Il, Order of
Eastern Star. Scottish Rite
Temple, 8 pm.
Old fashioned Hymn sing and
fellowship hour, Poinciana Bap.
list Church, sponsored by
Youth for Christ, 1880 pm.
Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hail,
5 pm.
Officers Wives Club luncheon,
Fort Taylor, 1880 pm.
Key West Amateur Radio Club,
meeting at National Guard
Armory, 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER g.
Youth for Christ Rally. Fleming
Street Methodist Church, 729
Fleming Street, 7::3O pm.
Movies and other entertainment,
Wesley House Youth Center,
1880 pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER T.
Opening Of Key West Artists
group show at East Martello
Gallery.
MONDAY, DECEMBER g.
Anchor Lodge No. lS2. meeting
at Scottish Rite Temple, SPIN.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meeting
at San Carlos Bldg, 8 pm.
Circle II. First Presbyterian
Church, ; pm. Place to be an
nounced.
Poinciana School PTA. meeting
at 8 pm. school auditorium.
Circle III. Women of First Pres
byterian Church. & pm.
Gold Star Mothers. WV Home.
PPM.
Wesleyan Service Guild. wSc.S.
Of First Methodist Church. 20
pm
Key West Art and Historical So
eiety meeting, $ pm.
DeAolay Mothers Circle meet.
ing at Sc. Paal's PARISH Hal.
T.s0 pm.
Key West Duplicate Bridge ASsu
rlaflon, Iaycee Club House
FlagseT Ave. T:4s pm.
Methodist Men. Wesley Honse, s
Pm.
TUESDAY,. DECEMBER 81
Sparkling Waters EshekaA Lodge
No u, *, Of r. Hal. sn
Order IL peaFoaas BOYS a..sh
Rite Temple. 80 pm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04


Ladies Auxiliary WV Post s9lI
WV Home, 5 pm.
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Mary Star of the Sea No.
6S4, meeting at St. AIMS Hall,
8 pm.
Truman Elementary PTA meet.
ing, at school, 7:30 pm.
W.S.C.S. of First Methodist
Church, at church, 7:30 pm.
xii owe. coffee, Aeropalms,
10 am.
Southernmost Pistol and Rifle
Club, Legion Home, s pm.
Harris School PTA, at school,
meeting at s pm.
Kiwanis Club, dinner meeting
$50 pm.
Youth Tor Christ Bible Study
Methodist Church, 729 Elem.
ing street, 7::30 pm.
Fl. Taylor Duplicate Bridge
Club, 7:45 pm.
Beginners Bridge Group, Ft
Taylor Officers Club. s pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 -
Navy Wives Bowling League.
Naval Station Alleys, 1 pm.
Meeting, Junior Gu. Commerce
at clubhouse, 8 pm.
Island City Navy Wives Club No.
IS, meeting at Bldg. I7s. 10: 30
am.
Ladies Golf Tournament. X. W.
Golf course. 9 am.
Handicraft Group, Naval Station
Library, End floor, 8 pm.
Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish
Rite Temple. s pm.
American Legion, Arthur Sawyer
Post No u.
Junior Debs. Woman's Club audi
forum. T:30 pm.
Stephe M. Mallory Chapter No
1862. 4.3o pm.
FAWTU owe. coffee Aero.
palms. 10 am.
Fleet Training Group owe
luncheon al Casa Marina.
Monroe General Hospital Auxlii-
airy, at hospital. s pm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
THE JOHN ". ROBERTS
ENTERTAIN RELATIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Futrell of
Sanford, Fla. are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Roberts
at $50 Windsor Lane.
Mrs, Futrell is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts.
The grandson, Donald Futrell.
could not visit with the family as
he is in the air branch of the
u. S. Navy and now stationed in
California. He has just returned
from his second tour of duty from
Korea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

ana otnef guests.
Rainbow hued streamers festoon-
ed the house. A buffet table was
decorate with gladiolus and ar
engagements of native Key West
flowers and greenery
Guests were served the tradition
al cake, dainty sandwiches. punch
and other beverages. Lancing and
games were enjoyed during the
evenings fete which began at 8
p. m. and lasted until midnight.
Miss Rodriguez was the recipient
of many lovely gifts.
Guests attending were the Misses
Matilda Thompson, Dorothy John
son, Linda Curry and ANGELA
Sanchez; Oil Rodriguez, Glenn
Bush and Ted Mroz; Mesdames
Palmita Curry and Amelia San
chez.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Kennedy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin T. Schussler,
Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce
and Mr.. and Mrs. Red Bochi.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

Here's an easy ard delicious
supper menu for the family.
Macaruns and cheese aah erlsp
bacon battered splaAch. bread ana
butter gingerbread wlsh appleSaaee
and beverage. To save tlnsg ard
laeoF. use fEosea spinach. q glaeer,
bread mix. ADD canned aapleSaace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Youth Center Program
Includes Films Saturday

a musical comedy movie with
Jane Powell, dancing star, will
be featured Saturday night at fhe
Youth Center at Wesley House on
VareIa Street.
The Youth Center Council, all
members and all prospective
members are cordially invited TO
attend.
The evenings program begins
at 1880 p. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Mystery Drama To Be announced
As Neat Production Of Players

meodramatc mystery viii be the next presentation of the
Key West Players title and
later After by the Board of Directors and the reading
committee which Monday afternoon mystery
suggested and briefly outlined for the large general
members the regular monthly meeting Tuesday
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
apply To Wed

George Dodd. Jr., Is USS Jack
Wilke. and Eugenia De Francesca,
IS have applied for a marriage
license at the Office of County
Judge Raymond r. Lord.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

Joseph Eugene Papy. some of
Charles G Papy, Sr.. 1924 Watson
Street. and Gloria l.. Brindley, q,
626 Olivia Street. have applied for
marriage license at the office
Of County Judge Raymond r. Lord
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04
Nineteenth Birthday Is Observed
All Party For Miss AIUa Rodriguez

Honore her nineteenth birthday celebrated Tuesday
night December lovely Miss Ava Rodriguez daughter of
Rivas home Olivia
given by the family by relatives
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

month. Announcement of the COM
ing mystery play wiD De made -
soon as it is decided upon
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

Tn store eeg whites, put in
tightly covered jar 10 the refrige-
ratnr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-12-04

SUFFERERS FIND CURB PoR nlRRnY
Dug TO ASTHMA ATTACKS. RUs3Sn HanMl
New hope for relief from asthma parcxs
ysms |. aeen today In reports Of success withI
: paInssivs formula which acts - raaieve
suffered with dread coughing. ekakin@.
wneezing asthma attacks nov tsli az 49,
reilet after using L. PnoMETlM costa ~ hyse
considering results. this = not expeneiv@.
aCmoants % only. few peAniss pr auss.
sSs ~ GnU aa directed.l PAoM99lM
s'i0 WIN ssF'et monsy-eaek guarantees -
CENTRAL PHARMACY,
Corner White q Truman Ave.
Sail Orders Filled
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-11-13

the Brethren at Eelon is being re-
modelled. The basement has been
enlarged and the front porch closed
in.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Teets and Mr..
and Mrs. Roscoe Teets will offer
for sale, Saturday, at their farm
home near Eglon, a portion Of their
personal property. They recently
purchased farm in Ohio and sold
this one To Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle
Roth, Of Cleveland, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Slaubaugh
moved recently TO their newly pur-
chased home at Eglon, from Horse
shoe Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Roth and
family moved this week to their
newly constructed home at Oak
land. Their store at Horseshoe Run
has been purchased by Roy and
Kenneth Hauser who have taken
possession.
Miss Virgic Lee, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ezra Lee, Of Eglon, went
to Baltimore where she has secured
employment at Sears Roebuck and
company
Sunday guests at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Bowman, at
Eglon, were Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Grove and daughter, Ann; MI. and
Mrs. Earl Houff and children, Da-
vid and Diane, all Of near Waynes-
bOrO. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-11-13

Glotfelty and Mrs. Glotfelty and
son, Jimmy, returned to Akron
with them to visit her brother,
who has been in the armed forces
for the past three years and sta
toned in the Philippine Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Shockey,
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Shockey, Mey-
ersdale, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. FL
wood Wilt and son were Sunday
visitors Of NJ. and Mrs. Bennett
Paugh.
Nh. and Mrs. Burton Thomas, Of
Akron, spent the weekend here
visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. and Mrs. Blair Burr, Mrs.
Bessie Fraker and Katie Glotfelty
were Thursday evening dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Dewitt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Keller and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-11-13
DEER PARK

The Homemakers' club met at
the Hall on Tuesday evening.
Revival services have been an
nounced to be held at the Full Cos
pei Church November II through
November 20 on longer
Miss Jenny Lee Uphold was
hostess to the All group recently
The lesson was Scoring Quick
Breads" Roll call was answered
with Bible verses and first aid
rules. Two new members were ac-
cepted.
Members of the Methodist Youth
Fellowship were invited to the Sub
District NJ. Y. F. meeting at Mt.
Lake Park Monday evening.
Dr.. William WonderIy gave a
very interesting talk and showed
colored slides on his work in Mex
leo at the regular Sunday evening
worship service in the Methodist
church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1952-11-13

children were Sunday visitors Of
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Dewitt and
daughter.
Mrs. A. J. Thomas, Mrs. Mark
Satzer and son and Mrs. Earle
Glotfelty and children were in
Cumberland Tuesday.
Mrs. Nora KuItz and son, John,
and Earle Glotfelty visited Mr.
Perry Savage at the Kiser Nursing
home recently.
Mrs. Cora Glotfelty. of Addison,
Pa, visited friends and relatives
here Friday and Saturday Of last
week and attended the funeral Of
Mrs. Lille Ann Knox on Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arden May. Of
Washington, d. c., visited Mrs.
Mark Salt2er and children Satur-
day.
Mr.. Charles Bowman and Mr..
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persons and their families,
there are monthly survivors
payments to the families of
insured persons who die, and
lumpsum payments to the
widow or WidoWer, or to the
persons who paid the en-
.ployee's urial expenses.
These benefits are not inc1ud-
ed under local retirement
laws.
d Minimum benefits are
$40 monthly, maximum bene-
fits $50 per month for a single
person plus additional benefits
for dependent husband or wife
at 65 and children under Is. A
widow Of an employee with
three children may receive
benefits ranging from $40 to
$3.50 per month, depending
upon the average monthly
wages Of the deceased en-
ployee. Death benefits range
from $50 to $240 again depend
ing upon wages.
Here are two known disadvan-
tages:
al Employees may not re-
tire at age so after 10 years Of
service or at any age after 80
years Of service, as they may
do now in st. Thomas and st.
John, or at age so after IS
years of service as they may
do now in st. Croix, or for to-
tai physical disability before
65.
b They may not do any pri-
waite work for wages over $50
a month after retirement
Nevertheless, | believe that
the benefits to be derived
under t h e Federal Social
Security system overshadoW
these two drawbacks.
Continued in next issuel
, 1952-07-11
Shipping News

The SIS aKASTOR' is
scheduled to sail from New
York July 18th and is due at
Frederiksted July 18th, accept
ing freight for St. Kits, Anti
qua, Guadeloupe, Dominica,
Martinique, Barbados, Trini-
dad, George town and Para
marble. "A
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A D D R E S S
bly, Of the Virgin Islands, convened in Charlotte Amalie.
VI on Monday. July y 1852

appropriation I have asked for
the return of the internal rev
enue taxes and, If we can
agree on a new Organic Act,
substantial portions Of such
funds are practically within
our reach. Instead Of more de-
felt appropriations, we have
received during the two years
of this Administration sub
stantial federal funds for pub
lie assistance, for old age and
survivors insurance, for voca-
tional education, for f r e e
employment offices, and for re-
Mobilization Of the power sys-
tenn Of ST. Croix. We are about
to obtain funds for an expand
ed agricultural program and
for rehabilitation Of the cleo
trio light and power system Of
st. Thomas. Our public works
program, initiated BY Cover
nor HarWood, has been revi-
talized and is now in process
of major construction through
out the Islands.
If those who believe in more
deficit appropriations can JUS
tify them before Congress,
they are welcome to do so
My opposition is absolute,
Congress, | believe, is opposed
unalterably to indefinite con-
tinuation Of such assistance. /
shall continue to urge the
more permanent benefits, viz.
a more liberal public assist
ance formula; funds for our
school construction program;
and the return Of the internal
revenue taxes. Herein, and not
in deficit financing, lies our
hope for sound economic and
social advancement. Only a
strong and specific stand on
this issue will cause US to re-
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The SIS aALCOA PURI-
TAN" is scheduled to sail from
New Orleans July 3rd, Mobile
July 9Th, and is due at Fred
eriksted, via Kingston and
Port-au-Prince, July 18th, ac
cepting freight for Barbados,
Venezuela and Paramaribo.
G STEAMSHIP co. Inc
Rob't +. Merwin 8 CO. Inc.
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Tax and government surveys
Continued from yesterday

CONTINUED from yesterday
At the time of my Inaugural
ton two years ago, / said that
/ wanted an expert study Of
our taxes as well as of our gov
ernmental operations. Last
year | had the tax study made
and it demonstrated that we
could pay more taxes. Last
year I asked Congress for
funds for the fiscal year 1858
to have the Public Admins
tration Service of Chicago
make an expert study Of our
governmental structure. This
institution has capable men in
all fields of administration
who are equipped to make an
impartial and comprehensive
study with actual experience
Of administrative problems in
hundreds Of American commu-
mites. Unfortunately and sur
prisingly the House Appropria
tions Committee disapproved
the item. The ST. Thomas
Council has just passed an or
dinance setting UP 4 citizens
committee to make the survey
and to report results in three
months.
Deficit appropriations versus
permanent benefits
Recently question was raised
as to the failure Of this Adj
ministration to ask for more
deficit appropriations from the
Congress to help our munich
palities pay the cost Of the
new pay plan. I have made it
clear at all times that | refuse
to ask Congress for more def
cit appropriations. It is up to
orr communities to find funds
for our routine operating ex-
penditures. Ia lieu Of deficit
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command for US the respect of

SoANA 49, 80 VAAN -
others.
The Agenda
On the agenda for this SEES
sion are five major items and
one minor item proposed by
the Administration. / shall
comment on each:
u An Act to cover insular and
municipal employees under
the Federal Social Security
System.
All municipal employees are
covered by local retirement
laws in st. Croix since 1943
and in st. Thomas and Saint
John since 1947. Under these
laws, so Of their salaries is
deducted and paid into the re-
fund to which the
municipalities also contribute.
In St. Thomas the minimum
life annuity after 90 years of
service is SIS per month and
-
the maximum in any case can
not exceed 500 per month. In
st. Croix the minimum an
nuity after Is years of service
is $l2 monthly, $18 monthly
after 25 years Of service, and
the maximum cannot exceed
the salary at the time Of
retirement.
The State of Virginia recently
repealed its retirement laws
and, by agreement with the
Social Security Administra-
ton, brought its employees
under social security coverage.
Because / believe our en-
ployees would thus be better
protected, / recommend that
we seek social security insur-
ance for them. This would in
volve the passage of enabling
legislation now before the As
sembly and the later repeal of
our two retirement laws by
the separate Municipal Coun-
ellis which enacted them. Here
are some Of the advantages of
social security coverage:
al employees will contri-
butte 11s% until 1853, 2% from
1854 to 1859, 2R% from 1860
to 1864, $50 from 1865 to 1869,
and 3A% after 1869. They are
now contributing so under
local laws.
b employees are fully COW
cred by insurance when they
have contributed for six ca
lendar quarters. This can
easily be done BY making the
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UNITY