Tax Time Comes For Texans In 1949 Returns
The article notes 1,500,000 Texans must file income tax returns for 1949 with a deadline of March 15. It explains community property rules, Form 1040 usage, and guidance on filing single or joint returns, plus safety tips from City Fire Marshal W. L. Heaton for Christmas tree fire prevention.
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Uncle Sam
Texas
Department
Internal Revenue
United States
Guam
Panama Canal Zone
W. L. Heaton
Heaton
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Reorganization Debate in Texas House Focuses on Budgets
The Texas House weighs abolishing or freezing key agencies including the Aeronautics Commission and Department of Agriculture. Analysts expect repeal of funds unlikely due to essential state functions and the Board of Control’s role in purchasing, printing, buildings, and budgeting.
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Texas House
Aeronautics Commission
Veterans
Board of Control
Department of Agriculture
A and M. College
Teacher Retirement Board
Youth Development Council
Department of Education
War and oil supply reassured by military leaders
Lieutenant General Ernest Thompson states there is oil enough for this generation and stresses American petroleum’s role in lubricants and fuels for the war machine. He notes U S reserves, plus fields in Mexico, South America, and Canada, as a major defensive factor.
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Ernest ©. Thompson
Railroad Commission
United States
Mexico
South America
Canada
Thompson
Labor Gains In Influence Through CIO Political Strategy
In New Jersey and nationwide CIO leaders win public office and shape campaigns. The article notes 718 CIO officials in government, plans for a 1950 push in 166 congressional districts, and aim to recruit veterans for Operation Dixie against Southern Democrats. The AFL remains cautious about public candidacies. Newsroom strategy sessions in Washington set the tone for upcoming elections.
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Overnor
Electrical Workers
Alfred Driscoll
New Jersey
Humphrey
AFL
Jack Shelley
California State Federation of Labor
Congress
CIO
Washington
National Pac
Cio-Pac
Ford Theater
American Veterans Committee
Post-Nall Syndicate, Inc
Wide world streets and other Q A curiosities
A compiled Q A booklet answers questions on widest streets, battleship gun lengths, penicillin first use, why galleries lack windows, shorthand origins, and bird flight speeds. It cites examples like Avenida Nuevo de Julio in Buenos Aires and Champs Elysees in Paris, with brief factual notes.
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Champs Elysees
Paris
Reeperbahn
Hamburg
Detroit
Inflation feud between Snyder and Eccles sparks closed door clash
Washington notes say Treasury Secretary Snyder and Federal Reserve head Marriner Eccles clashed over inflation policy. Senator Douglas urged public airing while Eccles warned higher rates and flexible tools are needed to curb inflation. Snyder defended low rates, while Eccles argued the approach harms taxpayers long term.
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Washington
Lecy
Snyder
Eccles
United States
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Douglas
Illinois
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Damon Runyon Remembered On Broadway In Wide Tribute
A portrait of Damon Runyon, the Midwest born New York writer known for Broadway wit and city slang. The piece notes his impact on journalism and film, quotes colleagues, and recalls his traits, bets, and stories. It cites his tough, humorous view of life and his prolific output.
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Kan
Manhattan Island
Midwest
Achilles
Johnny One-Eye
Runyon
Broadway
O’brien
Damon
New York
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