Tax simplification plan details May cost and rules
Washington May 25 a check list explains how the new income tax simplification plan affects filers. It notes possible extra costs for single or childless couples, offsets from the 10 percent standard deduction, and changes in dependency rules. It covers estimated tax payments, withholding, blanks, and options to let the collector or the taxpayer figure taxes. It also addresses joint versus separate exemptions and changes in charitable deduction handling. The article also hints at future status changes and ongoing filing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Tax rule on dependents and exemptions wording
The text explains that a child counted at any time before year end makes the whole year eligible for the refund. If a wife or dependent dies during the year the exemption applies for the entire year. Marital status is determined as of December 31.
West Point Graduate Lindley Ellis Among 474 Cadets
Lindley C. Ellis of Lawrence will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 6 and receive a field artillery commission. He is one of five Kansas graduates. Ellis will spend a month at home on 1801 Louisiana Street, with his wife Mrs. Ellis leaving Lawrence May 30 for the ceremony. His father Col. Otto Ellis is a field artillery officer in England and a WWI veteran. Ellis attended the New Mexico Military Institute and Millard’s Preparatory School, and was a member of the West Point Howitzer staff. West Point marks its 142nd birthday this year, founded by a 1802 Act of Congress. Since 1802 about 60 percent of all graduates remain on active Army duty.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Lindley C. Ellis
Otto Ellis
Lawrence
State of
Kansas
Ellis
Field Artillery
Louisiana Street
England
Germany
U. S. Guyer
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
N. M
Hawaiian Islands
Washington
Millard’s
Lindley
Howitzer
Military Academy
Army Promotions Listed From War Department Orders
Washington May 25 The War Department disclosed temporary promotions and appointments directing new officers to proceed to active duty Kansans Peothoted Captain Major Paul Stansbury Inf Ast Lt to Captain John Joseph Mullings Junction City Read as portion of official promotion notices from the army care of Army Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Kansans
Paul Stansbury
Peka
Catan John Joseph
Mullings
Junction City
Not If Suggestion System Fails Boss Fears Ideas
A narrative about a strict manager who suppresses new ideas to protect routine success. He believes workers offer no valuable input and fears potential worth in fresh concepts. The piece contrasts this attitude with a potential reward system that undervalues ideas, risking stagnation.
Oskaloosa News Zips Through War Era Town Updates
A multi section report covers farm terracing at Louis Gook farm on highway 59 near McLouth, soldier notes from Gene Waggoner to Pvt. Dale Carson in Texas, and local civic events. Rotary dinner honors county bankers while bank leaders Patrick Huddleston and Long feature, plus community moves, school diplomas, reunions, and local travels across Oskaloosa and nearby towns.
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Louis Gook
Here
McLouth
Harry Bullock
Presbyterian Church
Gene Waggoner
New Caledonia
States
Marlin Alexander
Dale Evans
Farragut
Ids
Iowa City
Pvt
Dale Carson
Coast Artillery
San Pedro
Cal
Camp Barkley
Tex
Field Artillery
James Swoyer, Jr
Fort Leavenworth
Camp Hoos
Kline Woods
Will Woods
Kline
Camp Phillips
Salina
George Killinger
Navy
Duane King
Floyd
Ink
Ralph Hawk
C. E
Ned} Rice
Texas
England
Bernard Fowler
Honolulu
George Fowler
James Rogers
Turner Rogers
New Guinea
James
Homer Russell
Robert
Drew Field
Tampa
Fla
Oskaloosa Rotary Club
Ross Ferguson
Lida Goodrich
Valley Falls
Arthur Elswick
Vernet Raines
Perry
Karl Lehman
Meriden
Glen Lehman
Ozawkie
Eric Steeper
Harold Steeper
G. L. Richardson
T. C. Whitaker
Bessie Webb
Nortonville
Charles Long
Donald
FAIRVIEW SOCIAL NOTES AND VISITORS AT HOME
Fairview items list visits and family events. Mr and Mrs Richard Greenwell of Villa Eden and Robert Nizely visited Ed Howard home after RQOK. Daughters born May 10 to Mr and Mrs Dog Wise. Hazel Sinks stays to help. Ed Johnson of Sibley dined with Mary McClintock and Will. Lawrence guests included George and Fred McNish with son Stanley. The Learys hosted Sunday dinner for C A Whedons. several Lawrence residents visited Anna Peters. Calvin Keistler of Camp Dorn and Mrs Keister spend 13 days with his mother. family dinner in Calvin’s honor at Bowmen home. Various attendance at funerals, showers, and Women’s Society events planned for June 7. Lawrence Penny now at Camp Bowie, Texas. Jimmy
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Richard Greenwell
Villa Eden
Robert Nizely
Ed Howard
Dog Wise
Hazel Sinks
Wise
Ed Johnson
Sibley
Mary McClintock
Will
and Airs
George McClintock
Fred McNish
Stanley
Lawrence
Ernest Leary
Eugene Leary
Norman
Ralph
C_ A. Whedon
Walter Howard
Doris
Donaid Walfer
Paul Howard
Salina
Jennie Leary
Anna Peters
Pfc
Calvin Keistler
Camp Dorn
Keister
John Bowman
Bowman
Calvin
Dorothy Leary
S. M. Dolan
North Lawrence
C. 5. Penny
Marie Howard
Charles Howard
Lara
Nannie Sinks
Mildred
Clifford Saile
Dale Babbitt
Model
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lawrence Penny
Camp Bowie
Tex
Jimmy
Notable visit highlights at Lawrence Memorial High School
George Hunsinger Jr. joined his sister Tires Russell Tucker and family Monday in Lawrence. On Tuesday freshmen Donald Howard, Hazel Sinks, and Georgs Aganemeee attended activities at Lawrence Memorial High School.
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George Hunsinger, Jr
Tires Russell Tucker
Rence
Donald Howard
Hazel Sinks
Georgs Aganemeee
Wrence Memorial High School
Pleasant Grove Social Notes and Birth Announcement
Mrs Thelma Johnson of Coffeyville visited her parents Mr and Mrs James Cochran from Saturday. Several local residents attended gatherings in Lawrence Ottawa Worden and nearby towns. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clifford Louk at Ottawa on May 14 with Louk in the service. Sgt Carl Daniels overseas in England reported safe arrival. Emma Mae Dillon arrived from Manhattan for a ten day visit. Calv in Kuester and family hosted Calv in with the Kuester clan visiting from abroad.
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Huddleston
Ella
Huddleston Patrick
Oskaloosa
Don Huddleston
Mrs. Patrick
Charles
State Bank
William Patrick
Leland Huddleston
Charles Long
Donald Huddleston
Jesse Council
Lawrence
Jay Alexander
Clifford Reusch
Leslie Lane
Millie Neel
Adelaide Johnston
Topeka
Ruth Leech Findlay
Dalhart
Tex
Edna Leech
Frank Potters
Pampa
Mavis Blockwicz
Eudora
John Roberts
Baldwin
Baker University
Emma Larner
Mothers’ League
W. H. Rice
John Carnes
New Haven
Oskalonsa
Paul Brooks
Thelma Johnson
Coffeyville
James Coch
John Daniels
Frank Gleason
Jack Dillon
Patsy
Jessie Westgate
John Hagen
Ciflud Decker
Lawrenée
Decker
Clifford Louk
Ottawa Suneday
Louk
Tom Dillon
Ezra Churchbaugh
Mary
Near Worden
John Churchbaugh
Charlotte
Turner
Ottawa
Sgt
Carl Daniels
England
Emma Mae Dillon
Manhattan
Glen Kuester
Calvin
Kuester
Armed Forces
Turiough
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Lindley C
American Medical
Asso
Saepastis
Liberal Guarantes
B. G. Gustafson
Mass
Optometrial
General Motors
UPI
War Production Board
WPB
Naval Air Station
The
Lincoln
Union Bus Depot
Santa Fe
Law
Biddle
President Roosevelt
War Labor Disputes Act
Montgomery Ward and Company
Chicago
Roosevelt
Esther Davies
Marlin Dorei
Mildred Beer
Thomas Moore
Lake Shawnee
Tonganoxie
Ella Larner
Akron
Colo
Fairview
Pleasant Grove
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