Wartime Washington A Look at 78th Congress Bills
Parliament here swarms with more than 1000 introduced bills and resolutions yet many die in committees. Topics range from posthumous honors for Mitchell and Carver to universal suffrage for 18 year olds and creation of a federal Department of Aviation. Various rehab and bonus measures for veterans surface as debates swirl through committees and chambers.
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Washington
78Th Congress
House
Senate
Tuskegee
Ala
Geo. Washington Carver
United States
William
Billy) Mitchell
Pat McCarran
Commonwealth of Virginia
National Capital
Virginia
District of Columbia
Kame
Department of Aviation
Lister Hill
Hattie Caraway
West Point
Annapolis
Income Tax Instruction on Personal Exemption Rules
The document explains personal exemptions for federal income tax, detailing statuses single, married with or without living together, and head of family. It notes exemptions of 500 for single and 1200 for married filers, with special rules on who qualifies as head of family and filing requirements.
Edge of Darkness unfolds brutal village taking
A mob drags an old man Sixtus through town to a burning pile of furniture and books as soldiers guard. Dr Stensgard prays for quiet while townsfolk and pastor protest amid a looming plan to ambush the guard and free a prisoner. The scene shifts to a harsh winter watch and a covert resistance network forming to aid a captive.
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Rock
Gunnar Brogge
Arne Aalesen
Gunnar
Knut Osterholm
Sixtus
Johann
Major Buck
Stensgard
Pastor Aajesen
Anna
Kjerlof
Sverre Hammer
Sweden
Mortensen
Saeter
Trygve
Osterholm
Margit
Old Malken
Personal exemptions under marriage status and filing forms
Taxpayers using Simplified Return may claim a $1000 personal exemption if married and living together on July 1. Those filing Form 1040 have exemptions prorated by months of status, with examples showing dual-income couples may file jointly or split exemptions, and total limits applying across returns.
Route to Berlin via North Africa outlined by Treasury
The U S Treasury Department outlines a strategic route to Berlin through North Africa as part of wartime planning. The document details logistical steps, potential transit hubs, and coordination with allied forces to ensure supply lines and troop movements reach the European theater.
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Berlin
North Africa
Government aids wool defense to protect sheep
The United States plans special efforts to safeguard 37 million adult sheep and lambs roaming western open range. Measures target predatory animals to ensure supplies for service uniforms amid increased demand for wool.
War costs rise with 1942 expenditures cited
The cost of war increased 4 percent from 1941 to 1942 with 1942 spending at 52.406 billion dollars. Projections show expenditures for the two fiscal years beginning July 1943 totaling 77 billion dollars and rising to 100 billion in the second year.
War era Q and A on wartime production and rationing
A wartime Q and A column covers Soviet industrial mobilization with 1.5 million workers beyond the Urals boosting 1942 plane and tank output. It also answers questions on bridge scoring, ration allotments under Share the Meat, badminton origins, partnership casino tricks, and the need to abandon nonessential intercity travel.
Speeding Convictions in Cleveland Threaten Ration Coupons
Speeding violators in Cleveland Ohio face possible loss of mileage ration coupons after convictions in municipal court. The regional attorney for the OPA announced the enforcement under the 35 miles per hour limit and ration control provisions.
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Cleveland
OPA
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Wagger
America
Ker Cres
EDGE
BY William Woods
NEA Service
ING
Dr. Stensgard
Pearl Harbor
Midway
Coral Sea
Solomons
Europe
Hitler
U.S. Treasury Department
U. S
Wool “Defense
Wilson’s Weekly
Wilson & Co
Russia
Urals
Siberia
Siberian
India
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Ginny Simms
New Guinea
Frank Prist
Nea-Acme
Capudine
FFV Saltine
Staley
Wilson’ S
BACON
George Rector
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