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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1950

Page

9

Tips On Saving In Taxes By Charles E Molony

Washington dispatch explains taxpayers have about twelve days to shift deductions and bunch income for lower rates this year. With higher taxes assured in 1951 by a September act, savers should move deductible expenses to next year where possible. Wages earners have limited options, while those with large medical expenses or other deductions may reduce 1950 taxes.

Charles E. Molony Washington Congress

Rev. Jack H. Carroll Begins Work at Flint Baptist

Rev. Jack H. Carroll, a lifelong Valley resident and former preacher in Madison, Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone counties, begins duties as Flint Baptist Church minister. He arrives from Piney Grove Limestone County after 21 years of preaching and two years as R A councillor. He is married with three sons and trained at Eldridge Baptist Academy and Howard College extension service.

Jack H. Carroll Flint Baptist Church Carroll Madison Morgan Lawrence Limestone Morgan County Piney Grove R. A Eldridge

Spanish Princess to Marry Commoner Despite Royal Frown

In Illa, Spain, Infanta Dolores de Borbon Sicilias y Orleans 41 announces she will marry her son’s schoolteacher Carlos Chias 28. The wedding is set for December 29 at her mother’s estate chapel. Don Juan forbids the alliance and warns loss of royal rights.

Illa Spain Infanta Dolores de

Crime hunting not romantic adventure

The Federal Trade Commission ordered the Interstate Training Service of Portland Oregon to stop presenting finger printing and crime detection work as exciting or romantic. The action targets Conrad E. Green and Leon A. Crouch trading as Interstate Training Service of Portland.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Conrad E. Green Leon A. Crouch Interstate Training Service Portland Ore

Fatal traffic crash claims Birmingham youth near city edge

Donald Tidwell 20 of Springdale was killed in a crash on Birmingham's eastern outskirts when his car struck a tree. Two companions William Salter 21 and Jack Salter 23 were injured. It marks the 41st Birmingham traffic fatality of the year. The piece also notes private forest land ownership in the United States at 345 million acres across about 4/225,000 owners.

Birmingham Donald Tidwell Springdale Tidwell William Salter Jack Salter Springdale Brothers United States

Tax Bracket Caution Amid Rising Incomes

Taxpayers face higher rates as income grows this year, prompting caution about crossing into a new tax bracket. Officials warn that careful planning can prevent unnecessary increases and confusion in filings.

Judge Weighs Defense Plea in Walker County Mine Case

Federal judge Seybourne Lynne weighed motions to dismiss charges against Sheriff Grover Baggett, four mine union officials, and 18 others indicted over a deadly gun battle at the Preskitt coal mine in Walker County. All defendants pled not guilty as arraignments concluded.

Jasper Ala Walker County U.S. Dist Seybourne Lynne Birmingham Preskitt Grover B. Baggett Baggett

Capitol Theatre Free Christmas Show Friday Morning

Capitol Theatre offers a free Christmas show Friday morning December 22 at 10 o'clock. Admission is a package or can of food to aid Decatur's neediest families. Manager Paul Stroud notes the scheduled picture.

Capitol Theatre Decatur Paul Stroud Capitol

Hal Roach's Lasttime Free Show at Capitol Friday

Friday morning at ten a free showing of Hal Roach's Lasttime offers a chance for a good laugh and to give to the needy. The note mentions dogs' vision as less sharp than that of men.

Hal Roach The Capitol

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