Congress Today shows tax blow to tires and fuels
The Lawton Constitution reports Congress faces a dispute over fund division for a multi million dollar highway program as the Ways and Means committee plans hearings on a tax bill raising levies on tires and motor fuels. Former President Hoover urges cabinet and vice president powers to declare disability and run the executive, responding to the Eisenhower health crisis. Additional notes: Kelley rebuts Mitchell on administration labor bills amid highway funding talks.
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Lawton Constitution
House
Ways and Means
Washington
Hoover
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Eisenhower
Truman
Emmanuel Celler
D-N.y
Celler
Income Tax Exemptions and Dependents Explained
Taxpayers should determine exemptions for themselves and spouses, noting that 65 or blindness adds exemptions. Filing jointly allows a $600 exemption for a wife with income under $600 and enables claiming dependents from either spouse. The article outlines five tests for dependents: support share, gross income under $600, no joint return, U.S. or listed regional residence, and relationship or household presence. It also covers special rules for scholarships and multi supportive arrangements.
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Internal Revenue
NEA
U. S
Canada
Mexico
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Europe
U.S
Post Unit Wins Maneuver Honor
The 761st Field Artillery Battalion received a letter of commendation from Col. A. S. Britt Jr. for its performance during Exercise Sage Brush. The unit, attached to Fort Sill, was praised for rapid, frequent moves and esprit de corps, with commendations from Corps Artillery and Division Artillery leaders. Lt. Col. Graves L. DeArmond commands the 761st.
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761St
A. S. Britt, Jr
52Nd Field Artillery Group
52Nd
41St Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Graves L. DeArmond
76St
Princess Sings With Danny Kaye at London Premiere
Princess Margaret attended the premiere of The Court Jester in London. She joined Danny Kaye and the audience in singing Minnie the Moocher. Kaye addressed her as ma'am, denying past allegations of calling her honey.
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London
Princess Margaret
Danny Kaye
Minnie the Moocher
Honey
Kaye
Mazuki Snow Avalanche Traps 39 Workers. 9 Rescued
In Mazuki Japan a snow avalanche trapped 39 workers at a power project site. Rescue teams saved 9 men, recovered the bodies of five others, as hope faded for the remaining workers.
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Mazuki
Japan
Fort Sill Airmen Cite Fort SillMan Wins Citation
MSgt. George G. McCombs operations sergeant in 17th FA Group received a certificate of achievement from Brig. Gen. Guthrie division artillery commander at Fort Riley. Col. Norvell presented the award for outstanding work with the 5th Field Artillery Battalion in Germany and at Fort Riley. The Tennessee native and his wife Lillian live at 1705 Oak.
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George G. McCombs
17Th FA Group
J. S. Guthrie
Fort Riley
Kan
McCombs
James E. Norvell
Seregant
Tennessee
5Th Field Artillery Battalion
1St Infantry Division
Germany
Lillian
1705 Oak
Exports to Western Hemisphere at Forty Percent Pace
The United States ships about 40 percent of its exports to the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the region as a major trading partner. Factories and ports in several states reflect strong export activity as demand from Latin American and Caribbean markets grows.
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U.S
Western Hemisphere
Thirteen Booze Case Docket Listed in Cotton County
Cotton county court arraignment docket shows thirteen cases involving transportation of intoxicating liquor. Callie Mae Bobo says arraignment is February 17. charges include William Rogers and others with transporting liquor, plus multiple drunken driving and related offenses. Several defendants face additional charges such as driving without license and obtaining money by bogus check.
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Wade
Russell Hensley
Herman Tisdale
Billy Wayne Oliver
Virgil Riddles
Hollis Archie Jackson
Frank Roland
Ervin Collier
Jackson Lafayette Copeland
Issac Wayne Booker
Richard Drayton van Dyke
Alford C. Veach
Linda Lee Jones
Lonnie Glasgow
Miss Skyway Crown Won In Airline Stewardess Contest
A 22 year old brunette from Memphis Tennessee now stationed in Dallas with Braniff Airlines won Miss Skyway amid entries from 20 lines in a 25th anniversary stewardess service contest. She stands five feet seven inches with measurements 36 24 36.
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New York
Skyway
Moffett Webb
Memphis
Cemetery Improvements at Indahoma Special
New enclosure enhancements underway include a new entrance gates and signs as part of cemetery improvements in Indahoma. The project focuses on clearer access and improved wayfinding for visitors to the historic site.
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Graham
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