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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1944
Page
14
A wage earner guide explains which taxes are deductible and how to record them. It lists admissions tax auto taxes licenses city fees real estate and personal property taxes stamp taxes use tax on vehicles and motor boats state and local sales taxes with emphasis on keeping actual paid amounts for accurate itemizing.
This guide explains calculating sales tax by taking one third of income and multiplying by rate, with an example. It also shows a state gasoline tax method using miles driven, vehicle efficiency, and tax rate, plus advice to list deductible taxes and plan further discussions.
A large crowd gathered Thursday at Odd Fellows Hall Schaghticoke for a Fourth War Loan Drive rally led by chairman Jacob F. Pratt. Edgar C. Stilman and John J. O’Keefe explained bond series BE F and G, answered questions, and community chairmen were named to lead house-to-house canvassing by February 15.
Two thousand Brahmin priests prayed yesterday along the Jumma River seeking aid from the sun god to end chaos and restore order. It marked a rare Mahayajna to purify the world, first held in 300 years and recalling earlier 17th century rites at Benares amid Hindu persecution.
The Commerce Department reports war rationing altered American purchasing, with shoe buyers seeking only top quality and durability. The trend may endure, affecting postwar trade as service members expect well-made, comfortable clothing. Coffee rationing is cited as harming consumption and delaying goal attainment by years. Also noted, the University of New Hampshire president Dr Fred Engelhardt died suddenly at 58.
Ray Clapper journeys to the Pacific to learn about MacArthur and New Guinea operations while earning broad respect from officials and both major parties. A liberal who criticized excesses, he became a leading radio commentator and daily syndicated writer before his life ended in a shuttle zone plane crash, leaving a lasting memory of principled reporting.
Tarzan author Rice Burroughs toured the Jungle Training Center with Col. W. C. Saffarrans in Atlanta. He praised the jungle course echoed by General Marshall and witnessed demonstrations in jungle living, including a cocoanut diet test by Lt. James J. McCann. Burroughs left shaken by the experience.
Francis E Gallagher chairman of the local Community Committee of the Committee for Economic Development will name a group to survey merchants about postwar employment. Questionnaires seek 1940 and current staff counts, postwar plans, expansion, and equipment purchases. CAD: CED surveys industry data to forecast jobs and peacetime production nationwide, noting 1940 levels and possible 7 to 10 million more jobs after the war.
Physicians report a new technique allowing plasma donors to safely reinfuse their red cells after donation. Tests on six volunteers suggest donors could give plasma up to five times faster, potentially meeting military plasma needs from far fewer people. Authors Co Tui RC Bartter A M Wright and R B Holt note reinfusion may aid malnourished or anemic donor populations.
Clerks at the Hensselaer County Troy City Rationing Board report residents are starting to file income tax returns and ask about annual gasoline allotments. The board notes the 120 gallon per year limit from the A ration book, which is deductible in federal tax calculations.
Washington announces that about 75 percent of the 1944 egg production will be allotted to civilians, with total civilian supplies expected near 4.5 billion eggs and per capita availability rising to 349 eggs. The plan preserves ample supply for armed forces, aides, and liberated areas.
East Side residents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Iveson of 16 Lansing Avenue marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary at home. They have four children and one son Edgar Jr. Iveson works as an engineer at School 12.
Round Lake All Saints Episcopal holds Holy Communion and sermon at 9 30 a m led by Rev W E Fielding Hay lor. Parishioners and visitors, including Mrs Chares H Akerley, Miss Nora Tripp, and Mr and Mrs Wiliam McDermott, are noted. Tomorrow Meth odist Church service at 10 30 a m led by Rev Chester A Finch with Bible School at 11 45 a m, Children hour at parsonage, and Young Peoples service at 7 30 p m. Russell G Connor chairman for Malta Town lists Fourth War Loan canvass. L B Blackwood appointed to serve in the house to house canvass in the north end.
A meeting of the Greenwich Local Dairymen's League at Burton Hall Boston elected Richard Johnson president. Albert Wilbur became vice president, Ernest Thompson secretary treasurer, and Richard Johnson and G N Allen were re elected directors for three years. Mrs Anna B Pratt led a literary program and milk marketing was discussed.
Miss Dora Baker serves as co chair, C E Raymond Haight and assistants canvass the town. The February Womans Society of Christian Service will host a silver tea and party at Mrs A J Seeley's home on Washington's Birthday at 2 30 p m. Attendees should wear or bring something very old and share its history or pay 4 fins. Cochairmen are Mrs William M Goddard and Mrs M G Cole.
The Rensselaer County Troy City Rationing Board warns against optimistic views on fuel oil supply and urges strict conservation. Local chair Charles C. Freihofer cites district OPA advisories noting no year over allocations for domestic use and many consumers burning more oil than allowed.
Two doctors from the USNR report in the American Medical Association Journal that mental inoculation is the only effective preventive against disease fears. They say exaggerated fears worsen illness and war effects, urging factual knowledge to improve soldiers’ psychological stability and coping with tropical disease.
Johnsonville and nearby towns host meetings and dinners. Presby terian Study Group meets with Grace Warner to discuss study book chapters. Grace Methodist Woman's Society meets at Gracechurch with Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. Van Doren presiding. Members read annual reports and discuss mission topics. Grace Aiken recounts Europe trip and changes since. Refreshments served by Mrs. Agan. LAST BOY IN BLUE. Scranton INS reports Joseph L Chapman of Dunmore dies at age 300, last boy in blue in NE Pa.
The launch meeting for the Rensselaer County War Food Production program will be held in The Hendrick Hudson ballroom on Wednesday Feb 16. Dwight Marvin editor of The Record Newspapers will be keynote speaker. The session runs 10 15 p m and spans the day with farm leaders across the county. About 15 farm organizations and agencies are expected to attend to discuss unified food production goals for 1944 and how each group can support the effort. This marks the first effort to unite all groups for a single program after years of agency specific drives.
At St Peter Church the Rosary Society voted to buy a $500 war bond and donated $5 to the March of Dimes drive. Final plans for a Moosehead Inn card party were made with Mary Morrissey as general chair. The next meeting is March 1 at Mrs Holmes home. Local social notes include military and family visits and a Second Baptist choir party after rehearsal.
Spirit of 32 4-H Girls Club completed plans for a Valentine party at 7 pm Friday Feb 11 at the homes of Betty and Jean Fowler. Adrianne and Helen Perkins host, and membership pins will be awarded during the affair.
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