CC's on 16x9 NTSC SD project

Hello.
I have built a 16x9 project that needs to include Closed Captions.
The footage was encoded SD 4x3 anamorphic.
I am using a valid .scc file that for some reason will not show up when I burn a disc.
I've tried this same .scc file with a 4x3 project, and the Line 21 data shows up perfectly.
Can 16x9 DVD's correctly display Closed Cpations (Line 21 data)?
Is this is a situation where I have to use subtitles instead of captions?
thank you!
eric

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