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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1949
Page
9
A reader summary explains how a husband with income and a non earning wife may file separately or jointly under the new tax law. It notes exemptions for the wife, dependents, and age or blindness, and shows an example where filing jointly saves $15 in tax compared with filing separately.
A conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be held this weekend at Sink Creek Florida with a 7 30 p m program at the Marianna Community House focused on youth development. Elder Albert Choules president of the Southern State Mission will speak at 10 30 p m Sunday and again at 2 20 p m in the second session. Special music and invitations to the public mark the event.
Chipola College announces spring term registrations March 11 and 12 with classes forming March 14 after winter quarter exams close March 11. Harold B. Viadean says faculty will be available for counseling during vacant periods as officials provide student guidance.
The text describes how a couple’s return may be treated as separate by the collector, the process of sending Form 1040 with a W-2 attached, and how deductions like charity affect tax liability. It notes that small deductions under 1 percent may not help and that if itemized deductions exceed 10 percent of income, use the 1040 long form to itemize.
A Sunday School reflection on Jesus teaching that His kingdom is here now not of this world. It contrasts worldly aims of power and conquest with spiritual poverty of spirit and generosity, citing Matthew 5 9 Since Jesus praised giving over receiving the piece notes how rulers valued military strength and how the Golden Rule could reshape society.
AP report describes Mobile's 12 year carnival kickoff with the Mystic Stripers Wight parade through downtown, azalea-lined floats, and confetti snowfall. King Felix III, sovereign of the season, will be crowned with his queen in a major social event as nightly parades balls and banquets continue through the festivities.
In Columbus, Georgia, two of three Black youths, Malthe Brown and Ernest Chester, both 17, said five white men abducted them, beat them, fired shots, and boasted they were Ku Klux Klan members. They reported being taken to Phenix City, Alabama, and questioned about a brotherhood week speech at their school, amid threats to say prayers.
Police in Columbus and Phenix City said last night they had learned nothing further about the reported violence. Their only clue was a description from bets. In Atlanta, Grand Dragon Samuel Green of the Association of Georgia Klaus asserted no member was involved and that his order did not operate in Columbus.
About 100 Florida Peace Officers Association members from the third district gathered at Marianna City Hall youth center for a session led by Georges White of Pensacola. Notables included Lloyd King Orlando Chief Crosby Ira Pensacola and Buck Burks Lake City. Tours of Florida Industrial School for Boys and Florida Taverns State Park preceded a harbor house reception at the Methodist Camp on Chipola River. Chief Jack McMullan attended as state director.
A week from Saturday the final A day program notes a split squad with balanced lettermen and sophomores. White backfield includes Travis Tidwell at quarterback Dwight Hitt at left tackle Johnny Wallis at right back and Charlie Languer at full. The Orange No 1 backfield features BUY Tucker at quarterback Bill Davis at halfback Bil Waddail at right half and Jim McGowen at full.
Auburns Orange and White teams romped through final spring practice sessions as they prepare for a regulation intra squad game tomorrow at Dumas Stadium in Talladega. It is the first of two scrimmages to wind up spring drills for the Tigers.
MOBILE AP Eddie Stanky a keen second baseman for the Boston Braves expects to settle 1949 terms with the Braves office before Tuesday. Last season he helped the team progress, then was traded to the Dodgers briefly. He has been training daily and staying in shape, aiming to begin the season at his typical weight.
Officials of the first Ai railway fear government liability as they attempt a bold move to speed the mail by switching car trains and mail handling. Government officials regard the action as a dangerous step with potential legal obligations.
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