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Show Sib Actuarially, CAD conflict that involves the future of employe pension s P u?S .nl)n r,Shts and the actuarial tables Is taking shape, and its going to take a Solomon to resolve It Stripjied of numerous emotional issues that surround it, the the conflict arises out of these farts; Pension plans arc often based on tlie longevity ul men More women are entering the labor force. Women live longer than men. That presents the question: Since A r poses a pension problem to be the answer, but it creates a problem: Costs would go up ami benefits might have to be reduced speaking, there is no ?nce women live longer .ffey10ul!y; should pay, higher annuity or nslon r8tes- But artiwnes dont a ways cad the shots, very ofit-women lo- liemember, equality of the stxos While in some arguments tne women have thp lLSt word'on this issue thoy might not. Life insurance companies, which participate m some pension plans, ask reciprocity : Shouldnt women thereto; e lose iheir existing iower rates tor hie insurance, a rate that is based on those very same actuarial tables, a rate that is lower than that for men because of Actuanally n their greater life spun?" The differing longevity of men and women is likely to create many changes in life and work styles over coming centuries, but the issue is here and now in regard to pensions. Financing problems eould be brewing. Tiie number of females, rciaiive to males, increases noticeably from one decennial census to the next, says Barnet Berin of William M. Mercer, a division of March k McLennan Inc., and the nations largest employe benefits concern. la the 1910 census, the ratio of males to females at ages 65 and over was 83 males for every 100 females. Just 10 years later, it was 72 males for every 100 females. The difference is growing greater by the year DLSERET NEWS, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1977 WANTED A 13 IIS T TO BUY: Wlule this would have sociological significance in any event, it is especial ly important when associated with the other phenomenon, the increase in the number of women in the regular work force. Managers should be putting more money away rigid now, says Berm. Otherwise, he contends, they nimbi find their pension plans in troul.de sometime off in the future. In his view a unisex rate doesn't supply the answer to the payment issue, partly because it will serve to raise the rates for all. More correct, he believes, would be to recognize the different os. If demonstrable and significant differences in statistics exist, one should recognize it, he says. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS (Not Worn Out) . cm n collector of old oriental rugs. Large or scatter sizes. will pay high prices for good rugs. Most good rugs ore valuable to me. will be in Salt Lake City all day Sat., May 7, and Sunday 'til noon. Please call Mr. Keljik at the Holiday Inn Small rugs call and bring in. Large Downtown will drive to we you. rugs I I I 532-700- 0. Payment for rugs by Travelers Checks A GOOD TIME TO SELL IS WHEN YOU HAVE A WILLING BUYER" J aiMrMMMHn rnTTrvrxX 2. People Liny Shore I Buy Nov 1 M U One Order Willi j Savings In Aftemi's Frco Alterations 2-Po- tS 8uo?-Ci3ea.dqcj.ofii,er- 3 '! id' u lb tnV s' np 9 hs) !i I k i A 0 A.f.l. 70 9 P.M. r.avsinoflv n n;o, to a d.m. P0EDAY il t i ffl FAMOUS BRAND MEM'S SUITS . r 1 jr 1 , Ov js- - Cord Suits Denim Suits Vested Suits Knit Suits ' 21 30( .4 f .1 Fill, & SAT. 0 A.M. MEN'S 2-PA- SUITS NT 1 2 Pant Suits All with Vests Navy-Brown-Bla- ck Sizes 36-5- 0 Ideal for Graduation v 2' 170 2 People May Share One Order m. St SAT. 0 A.M. B80&BUSTGR5 MEN'S SHOES MEN'S SHOES & Missions Hu A cy?vp m 6Kc5) 4A ! s Z255 yiw. NEW STYLES GREAT VALUE " i; M ' j' :,:v I MEN'S SLACKS I i. fr -- I r 4 MEN'S SPORT COATS c: V 21 1 500 23000 i FAMOUS BRANDS A r 'h FAMOUS BRAND I Ail - 1 f! 1 A--; ! .j.- . A Complete Missionary Department 7(19 Kiyii! .!7W O'J V ' . 2 Pwill Veit Suiti Tho Right Shirts, Ties & Socks The Right Rain Coat Top Coats Tho Right Luggage Shoes Tlt RIGHT PRICE for fSssionorios. clterciioni same feature Vt day u v u ijtoo U V UL 132 SOUTO AAABN ! |