Millions of Tax Refunds to Reach 40 Million Americans
Treasury announces refunds totaling an estimated 40 million taxpayers, with overpayments from a mid year tax cut and withholding adjustments. January refunds reached 70 million to 1.5 million people. figures for February are not yet available. Some changes from Congress may affect up to about 1 million filers, but effects start at higher income. Most refunds will be issued earlier this year to save government interest. In other news, Belden Methodist church hosts family movie night on Feb 25 at 8 pm with no admission fee and a silver offering accepted. Wayne L Colby fined 48 dollars for overtime parking tickets in Salem, with meters capable of 960 hours under payment.
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Committees In Town In Nebraska Prepare For Floods
Valley Nebraska prepares for floods as thaws raise river levels. Local committees organized with Mike Smith directing transport, Ray Decker leading emergency and rescue, a boats crew ready, Harry Green coordinating shelter and food with cots and rations, George Woodward warning signals published. Refugees urged to seek the hilltop town school and carry blankets. Police in Rio de Janeiro target worn-out taxis.
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Unemployment compensation rises 16 percent nation wide
A Commerce Department survey shows unemployment payments for January 1949 totaling 150.2 million dollars across 43 states, up 16 percent from January 1948. Officials note figures reflect payment activity, not exact unemployment, with gains in New England and Massachusetts while other areas lag.
Tuberculosis Workers to Attend Amherst Conference
About 50 tuberculosis workers from 14 northern Ohio counties are expected at a Spring Conference in Amherst on April. The Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association will host a all day meeting with dinner at the Congregational Church. Executive secretary L B Hindman said details are forthcoming. The group will include executive secretaries and other workers in tuberculosis associations from area counties.
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