Diagram by Graphics Institute, New York Income figures ore median family incomes, 1958. Doited line shows overage deoth rote fc oil men 20 to 64 Go higher, liv longer: Old Man with the scythe iiill have a tougher time reaching you as you go up in the iiorld , says the National Office Ji in 1956 and found a greater proportion among clerical workers than among executives. The reasons for this are clear enough. Those who earn thmost live in the best houses, eat the most nutritious food, own the right clothes for every season, have more leisure, enjoy top medical care, and take longer vacations. Furthermore, in our society the biggest earners are in occupations which arc neither physically hard nor hazardous. Why shouldnt the more successful live longer? llow then did all the talk about "executive tension and the "killing pace of modern business get started? Executives spread these tales themselves according to Dr. Harry J. Johnson, medical director i of Life Extension Examiners. "I believe, Dr. Johnson has said, "they feel it below their dignity not to emphasize the tension in their job. They are proud of it. They wear it like the suit. gray-flann- of Vital Statistics have wanted some excuse to cover their fear of not making the grade in business competition. Or perhaps its simply an unavoidable reaction against the of our grandfathers exaggerated day. Whatever the cause, its now- obvious that weve gone too far in this direction. "Fears about plucking the fruits of success, an experienced insurance underwriter remarked recently, "because they might turn out to be lemons are exaggerated. I wouldnt let them scare me off. In other words, rising to the top may not be such a bad idea. Its not only a mark of merit, but it can help you live longer. Success, it' turns out, is good for you in more ways than one. TV End success-worshi- p - Lower rotes for higher levels The truth of the matter is indicated by an American Management Association spokesman who comments, "Life insurance companies, surely among the least reckless of human institutions, sell policies to men in these executive or higher-leve- l occupations, in general, at the lowest premium rates.' It may be that all of this recent over emphasis on health has come about because a number of people