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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1971

Page

5

Twilight of Tax Exempt Utility Dividends

Wellesley Hills Mass investors in common stocks faced a windfall tax exemption ending mid 1972 under the Tax Reform Act of 1960. Utilities like Consolidated Edison have relied on tax-free dividends, with future exemptions expected to decline. alternatives include municipal bonds or selective utility holdings with growth prospects.

Wellesley Hills Mass Roup Consolidated Edison Vermiant Ehuvali Arizona California Stoek Movida Power Corporation Walt Disney World Florida Power

Intercity truck tonnage rises across metropolitan areas

A report covering 43 U.S. metropolitan areas shows a 32.0 percent rise in intercity truck tonnage for the week ended May 1 from 1970, with the index at 120. Labor issues last year boosted year over year gains. 24 areas rose versus 11 that fell. Phoenix joins the 43-area survey, reflecting tonnage hauled from about 400 Class I and WI major freight carriers.

Waliington ATA Department of Research and Transport Economics Phoenix Ariz

Savings bond volunteers honored on 30th anniversary

MP Oberg of Onaha praised volunteers including county chairs Boo Coulter Heanne Colfax Harold Qualsett Schuyler Madison Warren Cook and others in Nebraska. He noted bonds support family finances, college funds, crises, and community stability as redemptions total over 33 billion dollars.

Nebraska MP. Oberg Onaha Oberg Hele Boo A-P. Coulter Albion Butler J.C. Heanne David Cil Colfax Harold Qualsett Schuyler Madison Warren Cook Norfolk Merrick Clark Caley

National fraternal insurance honors and business results

Ronald Von Seggera of Lutheran Brotherhood received life insurance service recognition at the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors meeting in Philadelphia for surpassing half a million dollars in sales in 1970. CA Cooper Company and Hammond Mills report strong first quarter gains with higher sales earnings and improved financial ratios. Omaha CG Life Insurance honors pioneer employee group programs and Dale Electronics appears among recognized firms. Landgren Studio photographers win at Nebraska convention and Glen Philips returns from Honda Mechanic School.

Ronald von Seggera Lutheran Brotherhood National Association of Fraternal Insurance Philadelphia Ile CA. Cooper Company Humboldt Hammond Mills Oklahoma City Okla Omaha Connecticut General Life Insurance Company House Dale Electronics Colhmbos Will William Simpson Dale Nebraska Landgren Larrell Atkins Douglas Keyes Carl Landgren Don Henry John McCarthy Gary Abegelen Charles Eliot

Federal Index Offers 211 Consumer Information Booklets

The new Federal Index of Consumer Product Information lists 211 publications from various agencies. Free copies are available by writing to the Consumer Product Information Dissent Center in Washington, D.C. 20407. The index covers topics from budgeting to home buying and repairs, with popular titles like Money-Saving Main Dishes and Tires Their Selection and Care.

Nixon Consumer Product Information Dissention Center Washington, D.C General Services Administration New Consumer Coordinating Center Consumer Product Information Coordinating Center GSA

Lincoln approves first round of several appropriation bills

Lincoln lawmakers gave initial approval to multiple appropriations Thursday. One measure funds the explosives control act with 39000 for state marshal's office administration. Another allocates 19300 to the Health Department for administrative costs of the drug control bill LB326, awaiting final consideration next week.

Lincoln UPI Legisla State Department of Health

Weigh stations protect Nebraska highway surfaces

Nebraska weigh stations enforce weight limits to prevent road damage. The Traffic Scale Division regulates licensing and reciprocity, operates 14 stations including four on interstates and five portable units for spot checks. Weigh limits run 95,000 pounds on seven axle units for the state system and 73,280 pounds on the federally controlled Interstate system. Foreign trucks face reciprocity rules and fines for violations fund the Highway Cash Fund, with revenues rising from licenses, fines, and tonnage sales.

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Tight squeeze for youngster at steam locomotive funnel

In Birkrig England seven firemen took more than an hour to free seven year old Stephen Jackson from the funnel of an old steam locomotive at a nearby amusement park. The boy was not injured, only shaken after the dramatic incident.

Birkrig England UPI Stephen Jackson

Taxpayers Ask IRS Questions On Taxes

Taxpayers inquire if continued pay during a spouse’s hospital stay is taxable. The IRS guidance notes a potential exclusion or tax treatment depending on the type of payment and circumstances, with specific rules varying by plan and payroll arrangements.

IRS Boyslab

Tax withholding exemptions and forms guidance update

Nebraska IRS district director Richard Po Vinal explains exemptions under the 1969 Tax Reform Act for 1971 activists including students retirees part timers. He notes Form W-4 and W-2 expectations, sick pay exclusions via Form 2440, and where to obtain copies of tax forms and publications from IRS offices and the Government Printing Office.

Omara Richard Po Vinal Internal Revenue Nebraska Internal Revenue Service Vinal Mr. Vines Iis Omaha IRS Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, D.C

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