Payroll Tax Deduction Takes Effect Across Nation
Pay as you go income tax deductions began today for wage earners as the government starts a new fiscal year. Treasury expects 20 percent withholding with no rise this year, but may increase next January after talks among treasury officials and leaders. Morgenthau signals plans to raise federal revenue, with estimates of 16 billion this year and a large share from personal income, while exemptions under withholding run 12 dollars weekly for singles and 24 for married, plus six per week per dependent.
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Washington
Treasury
Congressional
Fred M. Vinson
Morgenthau
Randolph Paul
Newark
Soviet Forces Drive Nazis From Western Front
Soviet communique reports a powerful assault across a river into German trenches with a barrage that destroyed two blockhouses and other targets. Over 100 Germans killed and German guns knocked out. Also claims repelling a German reconnaissance near Volkhov and downing five bombers and two fighters west of Rostov.
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London
Redly
Buletin
Moscow
Volkhov
Leningrad
Rostov
Kuban
Caucasus
Taman
Kerch Strait
Crimea
Black Sea
Sea
Submarines Sink Axis Vessels in Mediterranean Action
British submarines report destroying four axis ships and likely sinking a fifth in Italian waters, raising allied undersea losses to over twenty in the Mediterranean last week. The targets included a fast modern transport and three supply vessels, one loaded with ammunition that exploded after torpedoes struck.
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London
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Car Owners Must Apply for Gas
Clarence Stephenson of the Bannock county rationing board urges all owners with "A" books to file renewal applications now. Obtain blanks from service stations and mail them after proper completion and signing to the county rationing board. The current "A" book expires July 21. applicants preferring renewal before that date must file immediately. Inspections must show service since December 21, 1942.
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Clarence Stephenson
Bannock
Stephenson
Allies Strike Palermo and Sicilian Air Fields
United States bombers and fighter bombers from the Northwest African Air Force bombed Palermo and four Axis air fields in Sicily with light opposition. Italian high command spoke of great damage and casualties at Palermo as well as attacks on Sardinian targets. RAF Wellingtons hit Messina freight yards and terminus, road south of San Giovanni and San Marco. Crews reported fires at Palermo barracks and reduced ground fire, with pilots noting improved conditions over the target.
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North Africa
Northwest African Air Force
Palermo
Sicily
Italian High Command
Rome
Associated Press
Cagliari
Forry
Messina
San Giovanni
San Marco
Sicilian
Palmero
Lieut
Thomas Thayer
Hope
Ind
Sergi
Arlie Shaneyvelt
St. Louis
Midwest to Feel Curb as Ickes Signals Gasoline Rationing
Secretary Ickes said the Midwest near tighter gasoline consumption curbs and the Pacific coast likely to be restricted more severely by year end. He noted the eastward extension of the pipeline would tighten Midwest limits without easing eastern curbs. Declining California crude output and heavy military demand could create West Coast shortages and stricter rationing.
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Washington
Ickes
Midwest
Pacific Coast
California
Gunners to Shoot Vandalia Grand American Returns
The Grand American trapshooting event and related national shoots will return this year at Vandalia. Ray Loring of the Amateur Trapshooting Association announced a three day schedule August 25 to 27 with all preliminary events canceled.
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Vandalia
Ray Loring
Amateur Trapshoot Association
Air Forces Report Record June Bombing Campaign
London reports allied air power reached its peak in June with coordinated strikes by American and British forces across Europe. Pantelleria surrendered by air on June 11, Ruhr bombing campaigns intensified, and US Eighth Air Force heavy bombers doubled since March with plans to double again by October.
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London
Europe
Britain
Africa
Middle East
Pantelleria
Lampedusa
Linosa
Lampione
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
RAF
Ruhr
Hitler
Athens
Salonika
Balkan
Harold H. Balfour
Air
House of Jromatiens
Hull
U.S
Eighth Air Force
Nazis Admit Fewer Kills
Berlin radio reported a drop in U boat effectiveness in June with 29 ships totaling 107000 tons sunk, far below March totals, while Churchill hailed May as the best month of the war. German broadcasts attributed the decline to operational changes and new weapon deployments.
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Berlin
DNB
Associated Press
Churchill
House of Commons
Birth in Desert Led by Staff Sgt McClung Near Wendover
Staff Sgt James McClung directed traffic beside his car in a desert 40 miles from Wendover Utah. Inside the vehicle his wife, aided by two Red Cross workers, gave birth to Jimmy Jr. a newborn named for the father.
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Wendover Field
Utah
James McClung
Wendover
Red Cross
Jimmy, Jr
Germans Set July 3 For Invasion
Berlin controlled Paris radio claimed British troops were moved to southern England in anticipation of events on July 3. Axis broadcasts wavered on invasion timing while British papers focused on Allied attacks in the Solomons and Churchill’s forecast of heavy fighting this autumn.
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London
Paris
England
Ireland
Associated Press
The
Solomons
Europe
Churchill
Mediterranean
Grable to Wed Harry James in Las Vegas Next Monday
Betty Grable announced plans to marry bandleader Harry James in Las Vegas Nevada next Monday. She learned this morning that Mrs James had obtained a divorce in Juarez Mexico leaving James free to wed the film star.
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Hollywood
Betty Grable
Harry James
Las Vegas
Nev
Miss Grable
Rotary holds luncheon as Neilson retires and Weiss takes helm
T R Neilson received a past president pin from Walter H Cleave at today’s Rotary luncheon. Secretary Finis Bentley delivered a brief financial report. New member Melvin Deaton was welcomed by A L Baker. Ches ter G Weiss announced committee members for the year and a Rotary family picnic was set for Ross Park on Thursday July 29.
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Rotary
T. R. Neilson
Walter H. Cleave
Finis Bentley
A. L. Baker
Melvin Deaton
Chester G. Weiss
Ross Park
Rubber Plants Busy Again After Wage Ruling
AKRON Ohio reports normal production resumes at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, B F Goodrich, and Firestone after the war labor board reaffirms a three cent per hour limit for 50 000 CIO unionists. One minor stoppage occurred last night. CIO leader Sherman H Dalrymple calls the action unjust.
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Akcron
Ohio
Akron
National War Labor Board
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
B. F. Goodrich Co
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
WLB
Sherman H. Dalrymple
CIO United Rubber Workers’ Union
Railroad Yardmasters elect new national leaders
COLUMBUS Ohio Thursday saw M G Schoch yard master at Buffalo named grand president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Yardmasters of America at the close of the 20th annual convention. P J Kiely Seattle W M Henderson San Francisco and Clifford May Los Angeles were installed as vice presidents.
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Columbus, C
M. G. Schoch
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Yardmasters of America
P. J. Kiely
Seattle
W. M. Henderson
San Francisco
Clifford May Ofos Angeles
Trobriand Immorality Legend Attracts Pacific Spotlight
Reporter Martin Spencer describes the Trobriand islands famed in legend for their reputation as highly immoral. The piece details geography, coral reefs, and tropical climate as American troops land in the southwest Pacific, noting the landing was hindered by reefs.
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Martin Spencer
Australia
Trobriand Islands
Southwest Pacific
Kiriwina
Papua
Americans Destroy 65 Planes and Vessel Lost
A mixed war update reports American forces destroying 65 enemy aircraft and a vessel while suffering 17 losses. The piece blends war notes with whimsical verse and a light weather forecast noting high 86 and a low of 56 with sunrise and sunset times.
Reduction in Gas Taxes Far Reaching
The federation of tax administrators says gasoline tax declines hurt state finances, especially where revenues rely on gas taxes or for debt retirement. Nationwide gas tax receipts fell about 30 percent in March 1943 versus March 1942, with 41 states reporting 41.4 million dollars. Meanwhile alcoholic beverage taxes rose steadily, with liquor monopolies in 18 states expanding revenue from 166 million in 1940 to 237 million in 1942 and beyond.
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Chicago
Federation of Tax Administrators
Association
Federation
Pocatellan Receives Citation for Heroism in Africa
In North Africa the 727th U.S. railway operating battalion was cited for bravery under fire in the Tunisian campaign. Lieut. Col. Pred W. Okie of Birmingham led the award of the legion of merit to the commanding officer, with other officers and enlisted men receiving soldiers medals and citations. Technicians Wallace H. Connelly of Pocatello and William M. Robertson of Lewiston earned citations for extinguishing a blazing ammunition train car, saving irreplaceable property and vital supplies.
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North Africa
U.S
Pred W. Okie
Birmingham
Ala
Legionnaire
Braid
Car R. Gray, Jr
Military Railway Service
Wallace H. Connelly
Pocatello
Idaho
William M. Robertson
Lewiston
American Forces Capture Viru Harbor in Solomons Fight
AP reports American invaders seized Viru harbor near Rendova after a fierce sea and air battle that wrecked at least 65 Japanese aircraft and destroyed a 7 712 ton US transport. Gen MacArthur's push toward RaBaul complements wider Solomons offensive as War Secretary Stimson notes progress and expected strong enemy reactions.
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Associated Press
Solomons
Viru Harbor
Japan
Munda
Navy
Rendova Island
United States
Viru
New Georgia Island
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea
Rabaul
Stimson
MacArthur
Tunda
Allied night bulletin cites successful operations in southwest Pacific
Reuters reports Allied HQ says operations against Japan proceed with constant air cover and torpedo boats playing a major role in a new campaign. British observers note Germany loses one U boat for every mass produced Allied freighter sunk. Veronica Lake, nine months pregnant, hospitalized after a studio fall. Granger states War Production Board approves Scofield dam construction in Utah as flood control and food project, aiding Gooseberry development.
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London
Reuters
Southwest Pacific
Germany
Washington
Granger
Utah
War Production Board
Army Engineers
War Foods Administration
Roosevelt
OWI Offices Close As Funds Are Cut
Twelve regional and 46 branch War Information offices including Salt Lake City shut as new fiscal year begins. Congress cut off their funds. An official will stay a few days in each regional office to liquidate affairs.
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Washington
War Information
Salt Lake City
Congress
OWT
Pacific Scene Shifts As U S Moves In
The piece notes a shifting Pacific war stance as the United States appears to press a westward push toward New Britain and northeast New Guinea. It compares potential big moves with Churchill forecasting heavy fighting in the Mediterranean and hints at a broader Allied onslaught affecting Stalin’s seeks for a second front.
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Pacific
U.S
New Britain
New Guinea
Western
Europe
Stalin
Truck Struck 14 Month Old Girl in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls police say 14 month old Gerald D. Hall died after being run over by a truck driven by Jay Westergard. The child ran into the street from a driveway as groceries were being delivered to the Hall residence. Authorities classify the incident as accidental.
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Idaho Falls
Gerald D. Hall
Boyd F
Jay
Westergard
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Soviet
Desert
Attu
America
Attu Island
U. S. Navy
Russian
Neilson
BRT
South Pacific Islands
Pocatellan
Mitsubishi
Aichi
Bulletins
Veronica Lake
Good Samaritan Hospital
Maj
John Detlie
U. S. Army
OWI
By DeWitt Mackenzie
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
Los Angeles
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