European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 22, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday october 22, 1994 the stars and stripes Page 25 today s crossword dear Ann Landers May i respond to the Reader from Arizona who was annoyed because the social Security administration spent $32 million on employee bonuses last year while some of the elderly Are trying to survive on less than$600 a Here is the explanation your readers deserve and it is right from the top. It is important that you print it. Out of every Dollar collected in social Security taxes less than one Penny goes to pay the administrative expenses including salaries and awards Nec Essary to run the largest social insurance program in the is a remarkable and envia ble record of achievement. Ann Landers despite the numbers and percentages the Crux of the Issue is the answer to this question did the social Security administration employees deserve the awards they received my answer is a resounding yes while sea s work Force declined 20 percent in the1980s, our workloads increased by More than 70 per cent. One of the reasons we have been Able to continue to provide the High level of Quality service that is Pur hallmark is because of the productivity and versatility of sea s talented and dedicated employees. I am proud of each and every one of them and would be grateful if you would give them the Public Praise they deserve. R Shirley s. Chater commissioner of social Security dear Shirley Chater Here s your letter which is sure to open a lot of eyes including mine. Thanks for writing. Dear Ann Landers i m the Mother of two children in their teens. I taught my kids Early How important it is to Send thank you card or just pick up the phone and express appreciation for any gift that was received. My mom taught my Brothers and me to do this and we Are carry ing on the tradition by teaching our children. Incidentally Ann the Best time to teach kids this is when they Are very recently sent a graduation card with Money to my Girlfriend s daughter. When six weeks passed and Idin t hear anything i called to make sure sue had received it. The girl acted dumb and said i m sure i arrived i later called her Mother who said sue did in deed receive my gift but she had t gotten around to sending but her thank you notes. That was two weeks ago. If someone takes the trouble to Send a gift the least the receiver can do is say should i say anything More to my Girlfriend steamed in Kalamazoo , a no. Phone sue and Tell her you Are waiting for her thank you note. If you Don t receive it within five Days phone her again. A Little embarrassment can be a very Good teacher. Dear Ann Landers please print the following 19th-Century Cree Indian saying. I read it in the Dick e. Bird news. Thanks. Georgette in Orlando Fla. Dear Georgette Here it is. I m glad you tossed it my Way Only when the last tree has died and the last River been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize that we cannot eat letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Box 11562, Chi Cago Iii. 60611-0562. C creat. A ,. V since your future husband is opposed to your Wear ing jewelry Given to you by previous boyfriends if i were you i d sell them to keep the peace. He should be More important to you than jewelry. Dear Abby i have been Reading your column Ever since you started. I am 93. Now i need your help. Abby How does a person get rid of guests who Sta too Long i Don t want to Hurt anyone s feelings but it s difficult to stay up when i can hardly keep my eyes open. 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