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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
8
Thousands of taxpayers hit by hurricanes floods and other 1955 calamities will receive IRS guidance to prepare 1955 income tax returns. The agency issued a new booklet explaining how losses are treated for federal taxes. The text blends public information with a humorous quotation and unrelated lines about soil and a joke.
Taxpayers on 1855 estimated income tax face January 16 as the final installment deadline. H. W. Ewing of the Temple IRS office notes this date also marks the last day to amend prior estimated tax declarations to prevent penalties for underestimation.
The report shows WAVE personnel made up 55 percent of all military staff in the Navy Department in Washington D C during World War II.
A Johnson grass farmer in Little River argues a rust resistant wheat breakthrough should not be funded with $500 as he fears overproduction. He urges less wheat and warns of wasted warehouses and idle ships if yields rise, citing the Nobel style medal as misplaced.
A reader argues for a new perishable wheat and other perishables that expire after two years and criticizes prize awards. He suggests a hybrid dollar instead of higher yields, urging scientists to focus on perishability and monetary innovation alongside crop progress.
Bassel Wilson was re-elected Noble Grand of Cameron Odd Fellows Lodge No. 56. Joe Bass became treasurer, H. B. McClellen secretary, Glenn Roland vice grand. Albert Edmonds elected delegate to the National Convention with Russell Wilson as alternate. The lodge owns an orphanage at Corsicana and a home for the aged at Ennis.
Readers urged to protect soil as a vital resource for food security and environmental health. Advocates stress sustainable farming practices, erosion control, and stewardship to preserve fertile land for future generations.
A brief look at famous creators notes Leonardo da Vinci and Frank Lloyd Wright show signature quirks. Eleanor Phelps, Maurice Evans, and Albrecht Durer are cited for distinctive signatures.
Notice states interest through and including the calendar year 1935 will be paid on customers deposits. Bring your deposit receipt when you call at the company office for your interest. Texas Power and Light Company.
Dod ge chief test driver Danny Eames offers ten New Year motoring safety resolutions. He urges observing traffic rules, maintaining safe distance, staying in lanes, dimming headlights at night, yielding to pedestrians, watching children, using proper signals, keeping attention on the road, matching speed to conditions, and giving others more space on the road.
A collection of practical tips covers mildew removal using detergent lemon juice and salt or peroxide for old stains, saving Christmas cards by cutting pictures for gift wrap, cleaning a dog with a pine solvent soaked flannel, repurposing vegetable bags, using hammer end with a bag as a steak pounder, dust prevention for stored blankets, and removing sticky starch from irons with salt and brown paper.
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