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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1944

Page

7

Tax Bal lncreased To New High By Veto Over FDR Opposition

Washington AP report states the tax bill rose to a record 142.6 billion annually after Senate overridden President Roosevelt's veto of the second revenue act. Effective changes begin in days with higher rates on liquor, luxuries, and postal charges plus elimination of the earned income credit and other deductions. Public notices warn individuals and corporations face higher taxes and new excise levies. revisions include stamps and mail rates.

Fran M Lemat Washington Issoe Senate Flensevail

War tax and mail fee changes ripple through business

A jumble of 1944 era provisions describes adjustments to postal rates for C O D and insured mail, social security payroll tax staying at 1 percent for the year, and renegotiation laws allowing contractor appeals. The text notes labor values, farm cooperatives, and treasury tax changes amid war profit and industrial policy shifts.

Social Security

Alabama Candidate Outlines War, Labor, and Education Stance

A veteran Alabama lawmaker presents a wartime platform stressing victory, opposition to strikes against the war effort, and equal sacrifices across workers. He pledges to curb federal bureaucracy, defend segregation, strengthen farm parity, and push education funding while seeking federal pension parity and simpler income tax. He emphasizes local control of race relations and a positive Senate agenda for veterans and the aged.

Washington Alabama OPA Britain America John L. Lewis

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