Friday, June 02, 2006

April 1, 1939



Get the date. This marked the introduction of benefits to meet need of any kind. The new emphasis was on legal entitlement and disbursement of cash - no questions asked. That was not the department's responsibility.

A 5 percent tax on salaries, wages and other income was levied, along with a registration fee. Any other necessary funds were to be appropriated from the consolidated fund.

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