Moratorium

Many a U.S. citizen lost a job, a good salary and his Federal old-age insurance protection when the draft picked him up. So did civilians who went to work for the U.S. in Navy Yards, arsenals, etc.

Said the Social Security Board last week: "Many of these persons have left coveted jobs in commerce and industry and will eventually return to such jobs. Unless their services with the Government are covered they will impair or lose their status under the old-age and survivors insurance program." The Board had "particularly urgent" legislation* to suggest :

Extend the coverage of Federal old-age insurance to include employment in the Government, or freeze the insurance of draftees, volunteers and Government employes, with no contributions or benefits payable during the period of their services. After the war, they would resume their previous status.

* "Urgent" legislation passed last week: a bill to give soldiers & sailors and U.S. employes abroad three months' grace after they get home before they have to file income-tax returns.

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