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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
3
The article explains 1943 victory tax rules including a 20 percent check-off for wages over 624 annually, midyear switches from 5 to 8 percent deductions, and installment filings for nonwage earners. It notes postwar credits up to 500 for singles and 1000 for couples and final settlement next March.
Clark Lee recounts the December 1941 air attack on Manila and Cavite from a third floor office, detailing the Japanese planes, fires, and the sinking of ships. He notes Admiral Rockwell's assessment, the bravery of Americans and Filipinos, and the aftermath including seaborn fires and mine danger.
Gen. George C. Marshall army chief of staff has returned from overseas. The War Department offered no details in a brief notice, but Marshall reportedly accompanied Prime Minister Churchill to North Africa after recent strategy conferences in Washington.
J M Glasgow is seriously ill at his home with kidney poisoning. Relatives visit him including Dr R B Glasgow and son Robert with Sid Johnson of Adamsville. Aline White and Gurneline Glasgow traveled to Hartselle on business and Aline White is sick this week. Farmers report cotton chopping nearing end. G C Yancy and sons Ray and George of Tanner visited Sunday. F W Glasgow and family of Hartselle were at the bedside Sunday. Hurbert and Virgil Glasgow of Mt Hope were in the community Sunday.
The national Shrine convention scheduled for June 15 to 17 in Birmingham was cancelled following requests from the Office of Defense Transportation. Richard L. Bowron, potentate of Zamora temple, announced the cancellation and said a business meeting would likely be held in Chicago in early July.
Wendell Willkie, 1940 presidential candidate, spoke to Alabama legislators urging strong legislative government and referencing 1860 allies. He praised Confederate leaders for belief in assemblies and warned of unity of parties shaping the era. He joked about Southern traditions and promised to return if a Republican wins in 1945.
The Agriculture Department warns rationed foods remain sufficient through 1943 but un rationed supplies are tight. Early freezes cut fruit crops and eggs and cereals may fall short in fall and winter. Livestock could suffer without big grain harvests though butter and cheese stocks stay ample.
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