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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
4
London fraction of letters to rationing authorities shows expectant and nursing mothers seeking added milk supplies. Phrases request forms for babies at reduced prices and mention multiple children, marriage certificates, and misdirected submissions.
Steve and Jean urge Manzanares to pursue a lead after Jean reports sighting a limping man at the fiesta linked to saboteurs. They press for action, discuss possible suspects Jeffries and Parkinson, and detail a tense police visit as they compare clues and await clearer evidence.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters revised its Building Code to reflect advances in knowledge and materials. The update adds appendices on fire resistance ratings, pier and wharf protection, and earthquake design, stressing modern enforcement for all communities including rural areas and war plants.
The Baltimore Sun notes Green and Murray approve the War Labor Disputes Act though objecting to the statute. They predict strengthened no-strike pledges may lessen the need for curbs, while Roosevelt gains leverage to press unions. Local and national leadership dynamics loom as the law’s disciplinary reach expands.
A fragment from a local item mentions Mr Murray in contrast to Mr Lewis, indicating a comparison or attribution within a community notice or report. The readable portion centers on two individuals named Murray and Lewis and their relation in a brief context.
The article reviews Hugh Walpole’s Herries novels, noting Katherine Christian as the sixth in the series. It covers the Elizabethan to Civil War arc, Walpole’s death before finishing the manuscript, the immediacy and vivid character work, and the thematic conflict between two brothers and a compelling woman who lends the title to the book.
NEW YORK June 29 Information Please will pause after the July 12 broadcast, a war bonds feature from San Francisco, ending an uninterrupted five year run. The BLU network previews a new series concept Sneak Preview allowing listeners to vote on upcoming programs. The full list will be aired for several weeks and the most popular will be developed into a series.
A jumble of quips and comments from a bygone era. References to the Y M C A, stamps stolen as possible ration coupons, jokes about helicopters and shorter names. Notes on road map demand and vacation patterns reveal curious public sentiment.
In CAMP BEAL California Technical Sergeant Harmony Ligon of the 13th Armored Division led a 25 mile dismounted road march. After four miles he lagged and fell behind while adjusting his shoes. A barefoot runner then passed the stalled column and rejoined the front rank, exerting pressure to maintain cadence.
Private Pete Bollgoll sells shines at 10 cents cash in advance with a guarantee. If the customer gets gigged, Bollgoll offers to work the customer’s detail in return. The item frames private enterprise boosting Army life at North Camp Polk, Louisiana.
PORTSMOUTH British Corvette Azalea crews rescue survivors in mid Atlantic and marvel as a torpedoed merchant ship skipper clad in spotless collar and kid gloves climbs aboard after seven hours on a raft. GREAT FALLS Montana Charles Rice jokes about paying grandsons for potato bugs then settles a 6.25 bill after they deliver 1500 bugs.
The article explains the 1943 wage bracket withholding plan with 20 percent on wages above 12 dollars weekly for singles and 24 for married with dependents. It notes equal withholding for some brackets, potential refunds or additional payments, and a temporary mismatch due to a single personal exemption.
Tax guidance explains withholding aims to collect current income tax liability. Singles earning wages over 2700 and married over 3500 must estimate tax liability by Sept 15 and pay excess by Dec 15, with quarterly settlements beginning next year. Self employment and non wage income also require Sept 15 estimates and quarterly payments. penalties apply for underestimates, with limited December 16 option for corrections.
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