Government tax collections drop 12.5 percent in January
January receipts totaled 3.68 billion, down 526 million from a year earlier. Individual income taxes fell about 15 percent to 2.52 billion, while corporate and excess profits taxes dropped 16.5 percent to 410 million. Alcohol taxes slipped 9 percent. tobacco receipts rose about 2 percent.
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Texas City Tornado Relief Funds Heal Wounds
The Texas City disaster fund, chaired by Carl Nessler, has disbursed about 18 000 monthly for medical and maintenance needs. With 400 000 of 1 063 000 still available, the committee supports 180 maintenance cases and 90 major medical cases, aiding widows, orphans, and injured residents beyond corporate aid.
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Eric Johnston Receives New Hollywood Title at Dinner
Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, was named Premier Salesman of American Films at a testimonial dinner by the Independent Motion Picture Producers Association. He became the fourth recipient after Hersholt Brown and Hope.
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Joe E. Brown
Bob Hope
Europe Takes Advantage Of U S Publisher Says
Louis Leon ard Boerner publisher of the Minerva Leader told the Canton Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon that Europeans feel Americans are being played as first class suckers. He quoted continental remarks including Italians about U S planes destroying their cities. The talk drew on a six month navy tour last year.
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Executives Have Most Ulcers and Wives the Least
Dr. Andrew C. Ivy told 1,500 physicians that ulcer incidence is highest among wealthy executives under constant pressure and strain while wives experience the lowest rates. He advised relaxation and reducing tension as relief, noting environment changes may help.
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Los Angeles
Andrew C. Ivy
University of Illinois
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Seventh Day Adventists’ College of Medicine Evangelist Postgraduate Assembly
Death of Dr Charles A Cockayne Toledo University President
Dr Charles A Cockayne former Toledo University president died at 70 He previously led Granville schools and served as professor of philosophy and education at Toledo University before becoming president in 1910.
Peter Lorre Charged With Dodging Alimony
Mrs. Cecile Lorre filed suit against Peter Lorre and associates for 13437 alleging a corporation hid earnings to avoid alimony due under a 1945 divorce. She says he agreed to 200 weekly payments plus taxes and that full payments have not been made. Lorre is now married to Karen Verne.
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Los Angeles
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Cecile Lorre
James Wolfe rises to brigadier general at 31 in the British Army
James Wolfe is promoted to brigadier general at age 31 in the British Army. A year later he dies in battle as a major general.
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Quebec
STAZE Cream Tees Up A Tight Plate Seal
Thousands enjoy meals with STAZE the new cream in a handy tube. It seals edges and keeps out food particles. STAZE holds plates tighter longer with a money back guarantee. Priced at 35 cents.
Monument Builders of Ohio elect new president in Columbus
Robert Graham of Alliance retires as president after a two day meeting in Columbus. George C. Shaw of Logan succeeds him as the new president of the Monument Builders of Ohio.
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George C. Shaw
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Kellogg All Bran Ad Promises Digestive Benefit
A Kellogg advertisement featuring Mrs. Katherine Turner of Indianapolis touts Kellogg's All Bran as a daily bulk up aid for regular elimination. The spot urges consuming one ounce daily with milk and water, offers a double money back guarantee after 10 days, and invites sending an empty carton to Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Battle Creek
Mich
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