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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
8
Taxpayers push for a streamlined war revenue measure to replace the 1917 act. Officials report widespread confusion over the excess profits tax and dual income tax laws, hampering revenue collection in districts like the Second, Third, and Brooklyn.
The United States will see the largest tax payment in history with over two billion dollars in income and excess profits taxes due by next Saturday night. Total receipts from these taxes are expected near 2.775 billion as more than six million individual and corporate accounts contribute, plus hundreds of thousands of additional payments.
The article notes that roughly three fourths of expected tax receipts will come from corporations and one fourth from individuals. It cites plans for installments and large-Treasury certificates to cover taxes, with millions paying income taxes for the first time and Treasury watching securities markets for impact.
Collector William H. Edwards of the Second District moved all offices to the sixth floor of the Custom House to ease taxpayer access. The final week to pay income and excess profits taxes for 1917 runs from this morning to next Saturday night, with expectations of a rush at all four revenue offices. Additional staff expansion is noted across districts, and total receipts for the year ending June 30 are forecast to smash records, with the Second District alone estimated near 500 million dollars.
Ground was broken at 18 West 188th Street for the Mc Donough Hospital, the citys first base hospital built exclusively for Negro soldiers. The $100000 project aims for 200 beds with white physicians initially and Negro doctors to assume later. nurses will be all Negro. Major Harry J. Watson represented the Surgeon General as 2000 attendees heard William Bennett announce the landmark event and the 15th Infantry Band play.
Washington June 9 an immediate survey of every part of the United States is to be made to identify industries not now doing war work that can be utilized and those already with the government that can increase munitions and water supply production. Charles A Otis will head a new Resources and Conversion Section as regional systems are organized through local commercial bodies across twenty regions.
The plan aims to organize a National War Service Committee with regional representation to manage scattered industries. It seeks to boost production nationwide, prevent labor relocation, guide housing programs, curb plant expansion, and ease freight congestion while creating work for industries facing reduced output.
Washington reports Representative Martin B Madden of Illinois plans new resolutions to enforce the Selective Draft Act by moving civilian and nonessential war workers into active service He targets War and Navy Department clerks and department leaders to report draft age employees and to reduce preferred classifications that shield those with influence during the war effort.
Secretary Baker reported that the first government shell loading plant started operations last week with a second due later this month and two more in July and August. Each plant costs 6 million dollars, spans 2000 to 6000 acres, and aims to load vast daily quantities of 75 mm 155 mm 8 inch and larger shells plus additional 4.7 shells.
Churches in New York announced two large campaigns. The first aims to raise 600000 for war work, including 100000 for equipment for Presbyterians in service or chaplains and 500000 for the northern church general fund to support war aims. At least 500 rallies are planned to explain the war aims and gain backing for the Government. The second campaign, labeled New Era, seeks 75000000 in five years and recruitment of 1000000 new members to strengthen Presbyterianism after the war.
Police chase ended with Anthony Garafola of 2 161 First Avenue pursued after colliding with David Winfield's car at 1 12th Street. Dr. F Fortunato of 266 East 111th Street and his two daughters were shaken but not seriously hurt. Garafola drove on despite orders to stop, was captured after a pursuit ending near Second Avenue.
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