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TM I fl'IWritll-TION KAlfS: tvr 6 amilanil. crutl Nltlcail IKUKII NEIiMl'KIt UEI'ltCMSTATIViS INC, THE WAR TODAY Br DtWltT MACKCNOB (Aawctatei Prt" Ww Attaint) tmtmt Mni-i Vt, si urn, ti tu .1 ireUlt mttrt let Jlin-k 3, 1171 6Emiima OK TUB ASSOCIATED rngss it Ij ratlllnl lk (or It; Ik. AH rUlti tpttUI i MdNhAV. A A SOCIAL SECURITY Enactment of the proposed Wagner-Murray bill will raise the cost of the social security program to a lerel of more than $11 billion in 15 yean, or more than the total federal budget in 1940, according to a report just published by the Tax Foundation. This would be nearly fire times the amount spent by all levels of government for public education in 1940 and $4 billion more than we spent on national defense in the fiscal year 1941.

By contrast it is estimated that the present social security program will cost about $4 billion by 1960. The study, titled "Social Security, Its Present and Future Fiscal Aspects," is made in two parts. Prepared under the direction of Harley L. Lutx, Professor of Public Finance, Princeton University, the first part deals with the present social security system. The second part of the study is a similar analysis of the provisions of the Wagner-Murray bill.

The Wagner bill, the report soys, "is obscure and difficult of clear interpretation." It would make extensive changes but "there has been no explanation, and no supporting material that would indicate proper consideration of many important matters which should be canvassed before such far-reaching changes are made." Some of the new problems raised are: 1. Serious questions of administration arising from the fact that the Wagner bill extends coverage to farm labor and domestic servants. 2. The problem of the farmer, for example, who will be required to withhold 6 per cent, of farm wages paid up to to match that by putting up another 6 per cent as an employer, and as a self- employed person, be required lo pay 7 per cent of the fair value of his own services. 3.

The future solvency of the system, since "the principal characteristic of the Wagner bill is its extension of benefits in virtually all directions. Surely, otter a twelve per cent tax on gross taxable wages been collected, it is important to pause 'and consider wht'her a of benefits should be promised that may absorb considerably more than the yield of such a tax." 4. Difficulties of administrative control in the case of benefits for temporary and permanent disability. One of the biggest costs under the Wagner bill, scccrdtng ts rspsrt, would be for wedics! pitalixation benefits. Even though 3 per cent of all taxable wages would be allocated for this purpose by I960, a susidy of 827 million dollars would be required from the taxpayer.

The Wagner-Murray bill, says the report, would put the federal government with its powers of subsidy in the health insurance business. Not only would this competition prove fata' to private insurance companies now offering hospital, accident and disability coverage, but it might also lead to ultimate repeal of state workmen's compensation laws. Commenting upon the provision in the Wagner- Murray measure for federalization of the unemployment compensation system and the transfer to the federal government of the state reserves which niw total $5 billion, the Tax Foundation finds that test calculations for twelve states having large amounts of war contracts and relatively large numbers of covered workers, show that each of these states could pay the maximum benefits for the maximum duration to a substantial part of its covered labor force out of the funds available in its unemployment account as of February 29, 194. The percentage of total accredited workers as of the 1942-43 fiscal year are shown as follows: California can pay 30.69 of its 3,333,000 covered workers $20 weekly for 24 weeks; Connecticut, 32.96% of its 989.000 workers $22 weekly for 18 weeks; Illinois, 39.50% of its 3.172,000 workers $20 weekly for 16 weeks; Indiana, 33.01% of its 1,233,000 workers $18 weekly for 18 weeks; Masso' chuserts, 28.63% of its 1,736,000 workers $18 weekly for 20 weeks; New Jersey, 57.32r of its 1,755,000 workers $18 weekly for 18 weeks; New York, 31.54% of its 5,787,000 workers $18 weekly far 20 weeks; Ohio, 42.79% of Its 2,865,000 workers $16 weekly for 18 weeks; Pennsylvania, 41.08% of its 4.014,000 workers $18 weekly for 16 weeks; Texas, 29.40% of its 1.660,000 workers $15 weekly 16 weeks; Washington, 45.89% of its 863,000 $15 weekly for 16 weeks. Our global war has.

periiapsi more by design than by chance. I of it streatest simultaneously--the Inauguration ol the huge Allied mueere on Hlt- ierdom. and the successful launching of the Invasion of Uixon. key Philippine Island. i The first of these operations 1 icpresents the real beginning of the concerted Alliec drive to administer the coup dc grace to Oer- maiiy The second when successfully completed will have established the Allies on the essential base ibujon) from which they can cilrec'.

their combined might 11 against Japan's ill-gained quests and the Mikado's own domains. Just as a giuts. the might be completed about the same time. that is. the Pacific Allies may have conquered Luzon and be ready to begin the decisive offensive Just as their European coUeagues have n.ade the "kill." Should this happen m-ould be a most gratifying envelopment, since it would release the vast Allied striking power in Europe for the lauching of the all-out onslaught on Japan.

Thus we cmn that the Allies are making solid progress which will continue with Increasing momentum so long the home- fronts safe-guard it. Our main concern right DOW isnt so much military as In the unhappy thought that the current mutual that eurnsit bv shanwhootini by aerf-appontrd SHADY SIDE A surprise birthday party tn honor of Mrs. Walter Avery. of Shady Side, was held at the home I of her daughter. Mrs.

Daniel Pal-1 mer. at Annapolis, on Saturday, the occasion being Mrs-. Avery's teventtth birthday. Those present were the members of the immediate family, which included 13 grandchildren and 2 srcat-grand- rhiWren. Pour grandsons, who arc serving in the armed forces were unable to attend.

The decorations were carried out In pink and white, and the table decorated with two tier birthday cake of pink president and will preside at UK- meeting. ST. MARGARETS The St. Margaret's Sen-ice League will hold its annual meeting at St. Margaret's ParUh Hall on Friday A cover dish supper will be I.eld in connection with und white, bearing one candle.

ARNOLD TIPS FROM THE RATION BOARD this meHine at P. M. Tlu- 1 'n-wt it. Bowling uirh were 'i i prim, for Women Slngk- week-cnC HI the Severn Boiling Alleys. Mrs Katherine Peresory won first prta- a of WJfl for five gamer and Mrv Ann Rowan won tnlrt prize with a score ot The rummage wle scheduled loi A special meeting of the Ladies this, by the St.

Margaret: Auxiliary will take place on Tues- Ladled Guild, will be held at day. Jan. 16 at P. M. at the Fire later date, due to the inability Hall.

Mrs. Frank Shepherd Is secure a lor the sale. I precision bombing assaulk against the Nazi war machine, for the sig- nal section one of the most portant links in the vast chain of communication systems that bind together the various echelons ot Tliis month marks the third an- the command, niversary of the Maryland War of of UK Fir- Price Rationing Boards, which were started three years ago on January 5. 1942. On the local beard volunteer Roofs pdtat ol vtew may be 11- corrcctors among the cltiiens of the Allied countries may knock the -United" out of the "United Na- tlns." The idea that It's a good thing for private citizens of Allied nations to get advene criticisms of one anotlicr "off their manly chests." as someone has put It.

just Isn't a sound one. Unofficial the U. S. State dismay at Department's handling of the French situation. He can't see any justification for accepting Franco of Spain but re- jectlng de Oaulle of France.

He presents some most damaging ev-: idence against Oen. Oiraud. It is safe to assume that most of Ills facts are dependable. Liberals vill not quarrel his conclu- Washington Daybook Jatlt Slinntll- By JACK I as some tea diplomacy cai: repair in gen- rations But to get back lo our muttons the great Red drive against German Vistula line In Poland, T.liirh has so auspiciously, hai put a new complexion on the European war. For the first time now have thr Hitlerites under lull pressuic from both main fronts, and simultaneously menaced by the Russian offensive through Hungary towards Austria.

On the eruptins western front Na7Js Field Marshal Von Rund- plans seem to lave gone awry. Having failed in his effort to treak through and capture Liege, he showed signs of intending to try to hold hts position in the Belgian bulge while he lunged -t other points in thr lin. which had been weakened by the withdrawal of troops to defend the about him and he's having to make a costly retreat, though with fierce defensive ac- lion which -ve may expect to continue. If the Alllw can keep up the pressure they will compel him to withdraw clear back to his previous positions In his Siegfried line 1 defenses. I we should be blessed with Uood weather.

Von Rundstedt'3 1 losses will be grave indeed, both in men and materiel. He may arrive back In his Rhenish defenses in greatly Tokened condition and incapable of making a stand west of the rtrer. ment. And It misht be added that the material is not all exclusive: for instance, presented a lot ol comparable information Gravedlggers." But this is an over-all picture such had not been published before abcu Ihis war. The dedicated to Q( Gaulle, "champion of democ- lacy." Root.

too. now becomes an ur.yorunt champion of democracy. President Henry Ajar Wallace should be given the job of his old sparring partner. Secretary of Commerce Jesse- Jones, he will have a grand opportunity to en- ocar liimsclf to the thousands of employes in the Huge Department of Commerce building. He could do it by exterminating the coot- roaches.

Just Commerce, which was built under the fondly watchful I I eye of then Secretary Herbert as it is known in official parlance) being aware of it This has raised the long-time question of whether G-2 is an outfit that operates with 12-ounce gloves rather lhar. bare fists in a g'obal war in which the enemy is throwing raw-meat hooks and i no punches. It's a question that will have to be answered by history. G-2 has its defenders and its as the March interview very effectively brought out. Some of the former claim that the Nan closed shop (as a result of tho'c thousands of purges I has made it virtually im- to operate an effective had I eye of then Secretary Herbert svstrm hm German- cut Hoover, and is sn that it has borders.

Others say field two trolley stops practically on commanders place ton much cm- lfn front door step, should be on st rat eey and not workers number 41 who serve as board members and 45 volunteer clerks. Each volunteer clerk Is put- tins In at ntxty hours a month. I Fl'EL OIL: Fuel oil rations are being con- i sumed much too rapidly by the majority of fuel oil users is the warning given by OPA officials They urge consumers to cut usage in order to live within the ration allotted and thus avoid acute liardsliip later in the season. The supply of fuel oil is still limited and there is ro possibility of the gallonage value of the coupon being increased GASOLINE: In the application for additional taxlme the ration baard reminds applicants to send the beard only the white slip which was enclosed Bombardment Division recently received official recognition wlwr the entire division was awarded a Presidential citation for carrylnc Rationing Calendar fuaoii 1944-43 Imtiii; season- Period 1 and 2 coupons nowvalid: Period 3 valid Jan. 15: Period 4.

Feb. 5: Period 5. Mar. l. All these coupons anrt the Period 4 and 5 coupons issued for the 1943-44 liratin: season expire on AUK.

11. SHOtS Book Mo. 3. Airplane coupons No. I.

2 and 3 good indefinitely. Loose coupons not acceptable. SU6AB Coupon 34 book 4. valid for five pounds indefinitely. overrun with cockroaches is one of Washington's n.ysteries.

But it is --and the workers there don't like it. 1 Tiic infestation has given rise to numerous tall stories. Robert Horton. public relations counsel for the Maritime Commission, which is in the building, has one of thr better ones. Horton is a pigeon feeder.

He injoys occupying spare moments runr.inz to the window sill and dropping few peanuts on the ledge. "Thr only trouble is. says a peanut on floor, the cock- I roaches come out and run off with it before I can stoop over and pick i EW armchair generals have been more successful in stir- I i up controversy than 80-year- old Gen. Peyton C. March, chief of in World War I.

Gen. i March, celebrated his win birtn- day by telling reporters it was I "unthinkable" that the Nam had 1 been successful in massing 200.000 men for the Belgian offensive without army intelligence (G-2, phasis on battle strategy and not enoujh on pre-batllc information. -2 HAS always been a very hush-hush outfit, but 1 know of one significant story- A captain stationed there, in th? days before Germany started striking right and left and north and south, filed numerous written and verbal reports warning ol Nazi military strength. About all the thanks he got was the bchind-thc-hand leagues that he was Fascist-mind ed and a Nazi lover. It would be something worth I marking down the books il Gun.

-Manh's forthrisht eriticbm should lead to .1 reorganization of G-2 or at Iras', a grcatei ioroiJ- eratiun on the part ot field generals of the information that is supplifvl them The cardinal military sin is underestimating the enemy. One of the primary objectives of any fightine force should tn guard against that sin. Maybe nur hign command on the western front did and maybe it didn't. Gen. interview is likely to bring out a hint of the truth much sooner than it would have come out otherwise.

with the "A' book. No part of the book itself, which should be left intact, should be sent. PRICE CONTROL: Anne Arundel county has been community pricrd on bottle beer for "of! premise" consumption. The ceiling price diould not exceed eleven cents per for most so-called local beers. The price of beer consumed at the place of purchase has not been affected hv thK rwilatlnn.

out the highly successiul a.vaul' on the enemy's aircraft manufacturing plants at Oscherslebtd. Germany, on Jaiiuory 11 against some of the heaviest enemy fighter opposition ever encountered. The citation entitle. every Individual in Hie Division lo wear the blue gold-bordered tlon ribbon over the right pocket Cpl. Hanelce inlistcd at Indianapolis in March.

1943. Folio-Tins her basic training at Fort Ovlethorpr and additional training at the Army Administration School at Conway. Arkansas, slic was to the Moody Annv Air Firld. Valdnsta. G.I..

when- was as a ecnerai clerk In thi Officers' Priyonnel Section. Prior to her enlistment. Cpl Haneke was employed as a telephone contractor for the Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Co Washington. Hit three brothers are also sen-inn In tile Armed Forces--Max Haneke. chief petty officer 5 Charlc.

Haneke stationed with an engineers company, and Henrr Haneke. a sergeant in the infantry GUIDEPOST w.fj -THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR." In two Waverle. Seribner's: Sll). THE secret history of this wat Is no longer secret history, Root tolfi all in 1.200 pages plus an exhaustive Index. Roo spent two years on the writing and they followed many years firsthand observation.

His was i mammoth effort, and worth tvery minute of It; you'll find the reaO worth eveir minute, and no effort at Hoot comes up with two recommendations: Never forgive those wiio liave helped the enemy or ompromised with him. and never with democratic principles. He has; .1 vast fund of showing not only that thr ruthless but that tin- democracies stuoid or at least indlfleirnt lo their noble l-eriuigr. and In wme they are still brmt vttipid. If the work is a little unbalanced as thr author admits it may be.

that presumably is be- o.u-e he has more Information about some matters than about others: anyway, only time will cirop the c.i»LUii»uiur» nf tin- monwntoui toroto tnln proper ptnpectlve. A-14 coupons, new book 4 valid for four caltons Uiroush 21. B-5 and B-C and C'-J and C-6 coupons good for five lallons. couvoni Ttlued fin gallons. alotorlsta required write their license number and State of on' face of coupons.

Emib'JUr 'or Urea tf bawd on the preferred ralle- KCe classification of the applicant HEAT, FATS, OIL, (HfESE, FISH Book 4 fled coupons Ihivusli X-5 now indefinitely. FRUITS ANLV VEGETABLES Book 4 Blue X-S Uuuuali ami A-2 thrnuth G-2 valHl Indefinitely. Next -erlr'. to cnmr valid on Frb I CPL. ELEAKGR HANK! SERVES AT AIR F1RD Headquarters.

First Bombardment Division. Eighth Air Force. England Jan. U--Cpl. Elmnoi I.

Haneke. a member of the Women's Army Corps detaclunint at thi. Flylnn headquarters, is serving as a telephone operator. The duties tliat Col. Haneke has performing since her arrival oversea? in are directly connected with the successful U.

S. i 'SUBVERSIVE FAT dayi. pails. SUBet scat WMT fat bcariat Utma an ninfllng uaubanedly with erf- grounds aad peels, times Oili Is but today when ones vt fat Is BteOed for war It II wasteful Tit tacts ana tat to UU actually allowt Md neat to trery tad It wwt war! Stomps In The SIT Oil AP fttluri Strrt WO unlisted stamps of El Salvador appear on a first day cover received by Scott Publications 1 Now York from San Salva. IJo- Both of the same design, the the Cuscatlan flOLLVWOOU Fi-ank Hyan.

tlic direct 01. was iti .1 I tiuus mood, "talkin? IOA" nbout I pictures, piclurr work, the and arrows of Hnlly-' 1 wood "I wish I batk in llicli- i mond, Indiana, parking rurs in a (wrkirig he inured. "Now i that's Rood honest work and jou 1 get swnc sutisfoction out ot it. Sometimes in a single yiiu can manage five bumped lenders. (our st uppcrl dozen or su i tii'cs jnj i i in- Ily.in tiilkinii low und rid- 1115 liitth.

Ho director "Can't Help Sinxmfj." the Dc.tinu Out bin -nusieal wlut-li i public appears in the upper right if the design. There is a possibility that the stamps actually will result four listings in future catalogues iincc information presently avail-: docs not make it a whether they are overprints of an -artier issue. In April. 1W it was reported that two stamps of eight ind 30-i- values vvould br issued June to mark the second anniversary of the completion of the Blidge. hut i i i-ver officially repmtcd.

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MucOuugall itii-4-t and Fftini- I the outstanding cow doimito- GOMKZ lu-i a i i I puinti-d way of making living He i knivi-s actirs-- lo: a fee. lie is a i 2 i i i i Klvnn in "ban but rather his price for i om- ot tlic talns of the piece Mu mure. Si nor Gnnu-7 i-xplaiiw tins how- -mil In till-elloit i i is tiiuxla-L U-cause tin- victim of till- IISK, uliich in tin makes i more ilillicult to: Hi- ym- pjtlu-tic ni'ives. KfiVOI.UTIOX or vliange li. win: al-iut ent in Suilli America .1 hit he :1 means a a in's-: i.u-is it may I or set of lo I.e a iiut a rj te the event.

Bolivia, lor II i i not t. IK- a i nlp issued i i T'lis i i on i i 4 -evolution and Argentina June. a i w.is -narked 11 Utrsl M- li rX 1 nn information ieii-iird by Albc" head of the philatelic uiti'Hl of tlie Fa" AmTiran Union at Washington The stamp a thrt-c-ccntsvm. blue hronre jsued December 20 lo commemo- rale Guatemala's rwojutloa -o. October 20, 1944.

Valid fo. ular poftagc until under the of 11 the stamp has not ccived in this country. ARGENTINA seventh Latin become i tat -il M-U-M "Chin rh th Dick choice i in i-a-f i tin- i i he'll I. In- a liM.ii-:! e.i«e note- M. of I i I), ulrl IK- fine lor nei- of i i Tl.icf." Fotan Union.

Other countnei have enacted special legulation permit their participation are lA Bominican Republic, El Colombia. Guatemala. and Paraguay. Sirmlar is pending in the rtmatatof Lat American nations Currently, the Union philatelie section conducting a 5Jj' OI P' contest in cooperation with tit American Philatelic Society ftr junior and senior hlfh JW- dcnls on the subject "ran Amw- H-anUm in Postage Stamps." Cafe may enter a ti-r, album sheets displaying agc stamps reflecting Pw American interests together with anno- lations. text illustrations, picturtt, Siaphs or other material perV- nenl tn llie stamps or trie suojert of thr display.

F.ntncs winning first and secokd in 37 dutrict contests will be hibitrd in a national contest National Museum in ton from Apiil llirougli Aprilli and national award! will be atj- nounced April as part of international celebration of AmeiK-an Hay. District may lir held until March 1. -Grortt A..