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5; '--IfiMiiHu'iinsMg«£ i-e* tSJi iMiPI «i IIP Ki 1!Jilt;**?itsillIIsf:Besides face-to-face, there's 7-to7 serviceToday, everyone needs a new SodalSecurity numbery a new Social Securitytelephone nuopber", Oscar Ernst, SodalSecurity district manager /or thegreater Atlantic Oty area, announcedthis morning. Social Security's new, tollfree, telephone number is 1-800-2M&-SSA. The number is available 24 hoursper dayCallers can speak mth Social Securityrepresentatives, at l-gOO-2345-SSA,from 7:00 In the morning until 7SX) atnight These representatives willanswer questions about Social Securitybenefits, mall out applications farSocial Security numbers, make addresschanges for beneficiaries, start thedirect deposit of monthly checks,schedule appointments at the localTHE R. E.JDARBY AGENCY. INC.We've Been Providing InsuranceFor (Four 1 ) GenerationsLife • Auto • Boat • Fire • Etc.GLENN F. DARBYPRESIDENTm* CENTRAL AVENUE•OCEAN CITY, M.J. MBMWPHONE M*"J7fH»tfTHREE GENERATIONSofservingyourPLUMBING and HEATING NEEDSiiHi-Efficiency GAS HEAT -Hot Water Baseboard PanelLeft to right - Charles C. Palermo, Sr., Charles CPalermo, Jr and Charles C. Palermo III# * SINCE 1947 * *CHARLES.. C. PALERMO'. INC.PLUMBING AND HEATINJB CONTRACTORINSTALLATION AND' REPAIRS1447 ASBURY AVENUE - OCEAN CITY. NJ 399-0166Cooperating Contractor with SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO..office (perhaps cue of the best featuresof the new service), and resolve mostSocial Security problems.Social Security's Improved telephoneservice does not end at 7:00 p-m. Amessage service is available during offhours. Callers can leave messages forSocial Security, any day of the year andat any time, which will be respondedto on the next business davThe Social Security Administrationrecognizes the fact that people todayhave extremely busy schedules Thecreation of an extended hours telephoneservice allows us to provide betterservice to all segments of thepopulation which is important becausethe Soaal Security system impacts onevery American not fust those receivingbenefits," .accordSng to Ernst"In 'this area, most 'peoplelor Social. Security Retirement,ty, .and Survivor Benefits do so 'by telephone,.tateraiews, are conducted byone of the Claims Representatives inow Tefedaims Unit", Ernst' continued*The 'telephone interview allows applicantsa chance to obtain inftrnnatirmthat .in 'the past would necessitateanother 'trip to the Social Securityoffice""Our new "Request for Earnings andBenefit Estimate Statement' can be easilyobtained by making one simple tele-THUBSPlAie, OCTOBER 13j, 1W» • THURSDAY, Q