Wisconsin counties show 1945 tax levy net rise 1.76 million
Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditure Survey reports that 71 counties increased 1945 tax levies by 1 759 118.71 over 1944 totals led by Milwaukee with 1 293 139.67 more. Outside Milwaukee, increases totaled 465 979.04 as 33 counties raised and 37 lowered levies amid broader war funding concerns.
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Madison, Wiser
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Citizens Public Expenditure Survey
Milwaukee County
Siver
Grant
Outagamie
Dane
Rock
St. Croix
Iowa
Green
Eau Claire
Sheboygan
Juneau
Ozaukee
Forest
Fond du Lac
Adams
Vilas
Tax Trends Slow as Wisconsin Revenue Edges Up
The Taxpayers' Alliance reports Wisconsin state and local taxes rose to about 270 million dollars in 1944, up nearly nine percent from 248 million in 1943, driven by wage increases and other factors despite lower property levies. They note potential leveling of yields even during the war and highlight reductions in per capita county and local debt.
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Wisconsin
Sin Taxpayers’ Alliance
Wiscons
Loca
Mexico City observes holidays with many businesses closed
Despite official removal of All Souls and All Saints Days as legal holidays, most large firms in Mexico City closed or shortened operations this year reflecting traditional observance and civilian practice.
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Athough
Mexico
Mexico City
Durazzo Tops Four Albanian Ports Ranking
Durazzo ranks first among Albania’s four coastal harbors, leading the latest chart of port performance and capacity. The ranking highlights Durazzo’s position ahead of Vlore Durrës and other regional ports as authorities assess maritime facilities and cargo handling.
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Durazzo
Albania
Engelien in Guinea Reports Harsh Travel Conditions
Arild Engelien of Ettrick serving in an ordnance company writes from New Guinea about a smooth trip with minor rain, uses atabrine daily for malaria prevention, and plans to live in palm leaf huts 15 feet from the ocean amid many coconut trees. He was inducted March 8, 1943, before entering the army.
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Ettrick
Wis
Arild Engelien
Ordnance
Gladys Engelien
New Guinea
Engelsen
Offer Surplus War Goods For Sale In Chicago
Hardware dealers can replenish depleted stocks at the treasury department office of surplus property in Chicago directed by F A Mapes. Large quantities include carriage bolts, lockwashers, life rafts, compasses and more available to eligible dealers in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota at OPA ceiling prices.
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Chicago
Treasury Department
F. A. Pes
Toaf Mapes
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mapes
Seneca Indians Skimmed Petroleum for Healers Pow ers
Before Columbus discovery, Seneca people in western Pennsylvania skimmed petroleum from salt springs believing it possessed healing powers.
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America
Pennsylvania
Radio Programs Schedule Highlights From Associated Press
A dense listing details Friday and evening radio lineups across NBC CBS and BLU networks. Notable entries include Chester Bowles on OPA topics from Montreal, Frank Morgan Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby programs, Abbott and Costello, Ruth Lupine, Corliss Archer, and Army Air Forces segments. Additional items feature Kate Smith, Rose Bowl kickoff luncheon mentions, and various music and variety programs along with news and listeners’ segments.
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Associated Press
Chester Bowles
OPA
Montreal
NBC
Frank Morgan
Dinah Shore
Bing Crosby
Joan
Abbott and Costello
Rudy Allee
CBS
Ida Lupine
Red Cross
Vox Poppers
Corliss Archer
Larry Douglas
Joan Ed- Blu
Sam Meeker
MBS
Milt Herth
Sammy Keye
Antoninis
Army Air Forces
N. m
Kate Smith
Binghampton
N.Y
S. m
Life
Johnny Neblett
Carrol Gienn
Bill
Terry Alien
Ross Sisters
Jack Armstrong
Biu-East
Mbs-Basic
Page Farrell
Nbc Wilderness Road
Dbs
Hop Herrigan
Nbe
Cbe Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
Dhs
Terry
Blu-West
Nbc Calling
Dock Tracy
Chuck Carter
Superman
Mbs-West
Lowell Thames
Nbec World News
Henry J. Taylor
U-Basic
Midnight
Tom Mix
Como
Nbe-Basic
Dbbs
Fred Waring
Bdly Palton Lewis, Jr
Nbec
Johnnie Johnston
Bill Slater
Bob Burns
Nbc Suspense
Arthur Hale
Lamond Abner
Biu
Sunny Skyler
Cbs Basic
Dixie
Cbs Dixie America
Porum
Sammy Kaere
Major Bowes
Gabriel Heatter
Joan Davie
Veriety
Nobc-Basic
Radio Schedule Fragment From Golden Era Station Lineup
Readable portions show a dense timetable of programs across networks NBC CBS and ABC including news music serials dramas variety shows and performances with hosts and guest acts. The fragment lists Time slots from morning through evening featuring Raymond Gram Swing Martin Agronsky Dinah Shore Bing Crosby and more with multiple serials and theater style entertainment.
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Raymond Gram
Poultry Journal
Martin Agronsky
Bob Sherry
Crack Down On Gas Of 16 Deer Hunters
Detroit reports sixteen deer hunters drew 90 day suspensions of gasoline rations for missing OPA hearings. The penalties were among 47 total penalties issued yesterday for deer hunting violations on the upper peninsula. One hunter received a 180 day suspension and another 165 day suspension among additional sanctions.
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Detroit
OPA
Upper Peninsula
Enumerators to Start Farm Census Work in January
District supervisor Cecilia Garvin announced that the quinquennial agriculture census will begin early in January. Congress cut the 5 million dollar supplemental appropriation, but funds already allocated cover major field work and initial activities. Secretary Jones said field operations proceed and a new Congress may revisit tabulation funding.
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Cecilia Garvin
Congress
Jones
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