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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1941

Page

3

Opposition Develops Quickly To Plan For Lowering Income Exemptions

Washington reports rapid opposition to a Finance Committee plan to raise defense revenue by lowering personal income exemptions and taxing alimony. The proposal would tax more filers, end community property returns in eight states, and include a 10 percent defense tax within the surtax.

Washington Caals Winenae Goinsurance Committee Texas Louisiana Arizona New Mexico Idaho California Nevada Finance Committee House George Clark Cmmittee

Income tax table for married man with one dependent

Washington August 26 a Senate Finance Committee table shows how the income tax would affect a married man with one dependent. The table lists tax amounts for incomes 2 000 3 000 5 000 10 000 with figures in dollars and cents.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Dive Bombers and Infantry Linked in New Tactics

In Ark an Aug 26 two Second Army generals say the pairing of dive bombers with ground forces hinges on dependable communications. General Richardson and Major General Haskell stress ground to air contact is crucial for guiding airmen to targets and deem the tactic the war’s most significant development.

Second Army Arkan Robert C. Richardson, Jr Seventh Army William N. Haskell 27Th Division New York Richardson

General Irving Fish Celebrates 60th Birthday Under Fire

Aug 26 reports Major General Irving A. Fish commander of the 32nd division at Milwaukee marked his 60th birthday on the firing line in Louisiana. A regimental band softly played Happy Birthday To You before dawn as the general continued his duties amid the day's combat.

Louisiana Irving A. Fish Milwaukee Fils

Silent Sleep Lady Confronts Grandmother in Park Clash

Ylena faces Theodore Vincent's mother in a tense park confrontation as Carlyle protects her elder relative. Vernon Stone intervenes to shield Ylena from attacks while Carlyle guides Mrs. Vincent away. After a violent outburst, Ylena collapses. she awakens in a hospital bed surrounded by flowers and quiet, trying to piece together what happened.

Ylena Mrs. Vincent Vernon Stone Carlyle Mamie Scotty Stone Theodore Vincent Yilena Yiena Teddie Sanitariua Rose Vernon Eric Dr. Stone Boh-Bon Scionti Scott Hamilton Taylor Cromwell, Jr

Circus Day Arrives with Cole Brothers in Decatur

The Cole Brothers Combined Circus arrives in Decatur early tomorrow from Nashville aboard a long freight train and performs at 2 and 8 p.m. at the American Legion circus grounds. The show features Jack Dempsey, Dorothy Herbert, Senor Juan Lobo, and 300 others, with a $150,000 horse show and a vast menagerie including two-ton Chester the hippo and a 320-pound chimpanzee. The event showcases a large blue and gold Big Top and a galaxy of aerialists and clowns in a colorful, action packed program.

Moulton Street Cole Brothers America Decatur L. and N Nashville American Legion Jack Dempsey Dorothy Herbert Senor Juan Lobo Mexico Charro Ciircus John Daniels III Eileen Harold Maymé Ward Betty Marilyn Webber Miss Herbert Senor Lobo Alonzo Dever

Mrs. Emma Waugh Leads Winton Home Club Meeting

The Winton home club’s Wednesday gathering featured floral room decorations and a devotion led by Pearley Winton. Miss Wilma Shap conducted prayers as 10 members attended, with two new members joining and four visiting. The group discussed church improvements and a project to fill three jars of canned goods for Benevolent Hospital, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. eee Ps and assistant. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. O. T. Sharp in September.

Emma Waugh Winton Pearley Winton Wilma Shap Benevolent Hospital Eee Ps O. T. Sharp

Prudent Neighbor Slays Giant Rat Snake at Door

In Knotted Jeffersonville Georgia on August 26 E G McCants killed a rattlesnake at the front door of a ten ants house. He pried the porch steps apart to pull the reptile out. Post mortem revealed a large wood knot in the snake s stomach that had jammed tight when it attempted to glide beneath the steps.

Jeffersonville E. G. McCants

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