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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
2
New York City unveils a new Mu seum of Primitive Art highlighting achievements of Native American, African, Asian and early European civilizations. The exhibit showcases diverse ancient artifacts and broadens the cultural dialogue in the arts.
The Mississippi Economic Council announces eight chairmen for general work committees as its 9th year begins May 1. J. D. Wise appoints Bruce Aultman to state and local government and others include Steve Babington home town development Leslie Darden labor relations Morris Lewis Jr education Fred Smith national affairs Ben Stevens Jr highways and roads Orrin Swayze legislative action and W E Walker Jr commercial organization services. About 300 MEC members will serve on the eight committees.
Southern Bell plans a $5 million six story long distance center in Jackson Mississippi to control long distance operations for Hattiesburg and much of Mississippi and Louisiana. The project aims to install an electronic brain to route calls with direct dialing. The facility will start after this year and take at least a year to install the equipment and wiring.
Farmers with net earnings of 400 dollars or more must file self employment tax returns. Filing does not always mean income tax, but social security tax can apply. A return is filed after the taxable year ends, with most farmers ending year on December 11. Farmers with net farming profit of 400 or more must pay social security tax. A special method for computing net earnings for social security exists. Those grossing 1800 or less in a year ending December 31, 1956 or later may report two thirds of gross even if net profit is under 400. Those on a calendar year basis may use this option for 1956.
A notice seeks operators to handle person to person calls and provide information and special assistance. The role requires guiding callers and offering necessary aid within the service, ensuring accessibility and prompt responses.
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