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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
14
Burton Heath explains rental income is taxable whether from a full building or a single rented room. He notes a special schedule on the tax blank and promises later details on allowable expenses while advising readers to record total rents and royalties now and hold amounts for future offset.
The article outlines deductible charitable contributions to recognized non profit groups for tax purposes. It lists examples like Red Cross and Knights of Columbus and notes dues to fraternal groups are not deductible. It also covers deducting interest payments on mortgages and other loans, and hints at a follow up on deductible tax payments.
Advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as safe for children with repeated colds due to vitamin A deficiency. It claims alcohol free formula aids throat irritation and offers vitamins A and D. The product emphasizes long history of 85 years in use and wholesome nutritive properties.
Tokyo radio quoted a Japanese spokesman saying enemy prisoners of war and civilian internees are receiving fair and considerate treatment under international law. He added Japan has never used gas and will not unless enemies use it first.
Internal Revenue employees in Troy and district offices urge taxpayers to bring Form W-2 Form 1125 copy of 1943 declaration if filed Form 1040 ES 1942 tax return and records of all income other than wages. Surge in filings creating longest ever line at Troy Post Office. refunds require filing. St Valentine note highlights overseas service members finding companionship abroad.
Mass Marie Dougherty of Chicago will conduct a Meat Points Pointers demonstration in Troy Friday Feb 28 at 7 30 p m under the Rensselaer County Home Bureau All interested homemakers are invited to attend and bring friends The site will be announced later The program aims to help homemakers nourish families with available foods Area women s organizations will be invited to send representatives to the demonstration The Home Bureau plans a rush chair seats workshop at the Troy Post Office today from 9 a m to noon Mrs Lucille Williamson of Cornell University will assist in planning a consumer conference in March The bureau is issuing books for family readers preparing for the Hatred and Tolerance training school in Troy April 18 and 19 A list of home grounds conferences for April 21 and 25 26 is being compiled with Prof Donald Bushey of Cornell visiting to help residents beautify their grounds
Rensselaer County War Finance Committee sold 3 million in Fourth War Loan E bonds to corporate institutions on Tuesday, lifting the county total to 4.25 million and pushing the goal to 6.125 million. Separately, the Office of Price Administration notes hundreds of lost ration books turn up in dead letter office due to missing addresses and urges owners to write clear names and addresses.
Advert promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders as trusted for children’s occasional constipation and general family use. Claims a pressingly acting laxative with 16 powder pack, urging buyers to request Mother Gray’s Superior Powers at druggists.
The National Safety Council reported 1943 U S accidents killed 94 500 and injured about 800 000. Traffic deaths fell to 23 300 while home accidents rose to 33 000. Falls 27 000 burns 9 600 drownings 7 500 and five or more person catastrophes 3 200 were noted.
On the Army Nurse Corps anniversary the Rensselaer County Red Cross recruiting committee met at the Proc tor building. Mrs. William Oliver chaired and urged women ages 17 to 35 with high school education to apply for the Cadet Nursing Corps. Inactive graduate and practical nurses were asked to contact the committee due to urgent local hospital needs.
Rensselaer County and Troy City rationing officials announced that residents have reached 45 percent of their annual fuel oil ration as of yesterday. The schedule shows a 5 percent drop every eight days, leaving 20 percent by March 16 and down to 5 percent by April 4, with concerns that cold weather could hasten shortages.
The Rensselaer County Chapter of the American Red Cross will start a staff assistant corps class February 14 at 7 30 pm in Room 306 Proctor Building. The 20 hour course runs Mon Wed Fri for two weeks and trains volunteers for clerical and office work. Daytime volunteers are also sought with duties like switchboard operation reception and filing. Applications and information available by calling Troy 4730. Open to ages 18 to 50.
The Record reports the Department of Agriculture projects 1944 milk output at about 116 to 121 billion pounds, needing more cows and feed shifts in Northern New York and other regions. 1943 production was around 118 billion pounds with last quarter at 115 billion annualized. shortages of food and price relations may limit dairy gains, while cheese and dried milk production may not compensate fully.
Anthony Weiss, a disabled pedestrian, was fatally struck on Euclid Avenue while drawing a cart of scrap paper. He died at Eltis Hospital from a fractured skull. Driver Albert H. Taylor, 23, of Schenectady, said he was going about 25 mph and did not see Weiss in time. The incident follows wartime staffing changes and milk market projections for 1944.
A simple, economical dinner using Armour Star Bacon with sweet potatoes and apples. Fry bacon slowly, then cook apples and potatoes in the rendered fat for a complete meal serving four.
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