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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
11
In 1878, seedlines from forests in the Ameren tropics were planted near Mulber 1b East, marking an early forestry planting effort with unknown outcomes.
A fragmented ad copy claims an ice mint treatment eases burning feet and calluses in minutes. It mentions a soothing creamlike product, a soothing feel, and a druggist contact, with garbled branding around Mint and toe comfort.
Hollywood reports a CBS Armed Forces Radio Service command performance where Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra bantered during a 40 minute studio segment. The unrestained quips about Crosby’s stomach drew studio laughter though not intended for US civilians. The pair, first together on air for troops, performed duets including People Will Say Were You Born, amid amiable joshing and a lively war bonds drive.
A damage suit was filed in municipal court charging Screen Star Wallace Beery with a dog attack on a 16 year old youth. Beery and a companion were accused of allowing a dog to roam and bite the boy, causing serious injuries.
The 1943 withholding system taxes individuals at source through employers who deduct from wages and remit to the Treasury. Exemptions, marital status, and dependents guide withholding. If overpayment occurs, refunds or credits are possible. underpayment requires the employee to cover the difference with the tax return.
New York on February 2 reports Kate Smith raising over 100 million dollars in war bond sales through a 17 hour CBS and WABC broadcast drive. She made 50 appeals with help from 60 American Women's Voluntary Services volunteers in shifts, drawing contributions from figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and Al Smith as the drive continued into the early hours.
London report says Mrs. Shaw left about 400000 after death duties. Shaw’s income tax, estimated at 96000, yields 80000 in annual taxes. He urged abolition of excess profits tax and surtax relief for income over 80000, lamenting being a "tax ra leetor" to a 10 cent commission on four dollars.
National and state officers of the Travelers Protective association will join Post D in a two day membership drive in San Antonio. Leaders include National VP BR Parks of Houston State President Hadley Edgar Cuero VP W R Whittle Fort Worth and State Secretary Treasurer A W Bourke Dallas. A meeting will be held Friday at St Anthony Hotel.
An ad claims Penetro salve fights yearly cold attacks with warming vapors and improved circulation. It markets a base with mutton suet and modern medication, priced at 35 cents in Dowole supply, urging readers to demand Penetro.
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