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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1973
Page
2
The 1970 IRS statistics show 97.2 percent of individual taxpayers earned below 25 thousand dollars and filed 72.2 million returns. These taxpayers paid 85.5 percent of the nation's total adjusted gross income while the top 1,200 returns recorded only a tiny share, debunking the idea that government costs fall mainly on the wealthy.
Walter E Headley, chief economist of Bank of America, told about a thousand NAM attendees that Americans must see how profits benefit the individual and push for new ideas. He argued public confidence in business is low yet economic progress is strong and urged forthright, action driven discussion.
A reader compiled a directory listing many churches in the Rusk and Masdelle areas, with pastors named or indicated. The note invites other congregations to request inclusion in the local Cherokeean publication.
Voices In Vital America and POW MIA families urged Congress to block tax money to North Vietnam until all POWs and MIAs are accounted for. Leaders cited incomplete prisoner lists and urged citizens to urge Congress and contact their representatives.
The Rusk Lions Club discusses a new skating rink at the swimming pool site funded by current resources with note needed for the balance. Lions report active youth programs, including swimming pools, rodeo, baseball fields, and adult education led by Lion Billy Watson, with strong community support and ongoing fundraising.
The Gerald Chapman library reports January as a banner month with 1 092 books checked out and 22 new library cards issued. Overdue fines totaled 17 95 dollars, with 2 90 spent on stamps. Thirty five new books were added by purchase and donations shown by letters and gifts from Mrs LH Webb and others.
A Cherokee County Veterans Service Office briefing warns that many GI policy beneficiaries do not reflect veterans wishes. It notes mothers or former spouses may receive proceeds if beneficiaries are not updated after marriages. Veterans are urged to verify policies with the VA Insurance Center and provide full names, addresses, and policy numbers.
The Rusk Kiwanis Club gathered at Pine View Restaurant at noon on Tuesday Feb 6 with 35 members present. Guests included Rusk Key Club members and leaders from Palestine and Jacksonville clubs plus Lt Governor Alex Kobar.
The Rusk Rural Water Supply Corporation held its annual meeting on Wednesday night January 31 at the Bulah Community Center. New officers were elected: J L Hassell president Vernon Berry vice president Mary Hassell secretary with re election H F Holcomb and B P Reed as trustees. The group discussed extensions to Sardis Mt Hope Road Highway 110 and a spur from Rider Road to Lone Oak Road plus a spur off Highway 23 to add 10 to 12 customers. Charles B Hart reported on progress of 22 rural water corporations in Cherokee County including a merger forming Alto Rural Water Corporation and the possible central office in Rusk. The 1973 financial statement and budget were approved. Voting attendees included Mr and Mrs Ralph A K Seybold Hollis Berry James Crockett Winston Power Calvin Hugghins Mrs Tidy Hassell Mrs Annie Mae Moseley Vernon Berry H F Holcomb and B P Reed with 46 proxies. Reed will attend the Texas Rural Water Supply Corporation Convention in Dallas February 9–10. After February 25 a condensed by‑laws print will be available on request.
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