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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
5
Naval instructors at the Naval Academy Annapolis were recommended for dismissal with a four month pay extension. The action follows expiring terms and prior civil service considerations. The secretary of the navy will decide on further steps and potential broader reviews within the academies.
A garbled OCR fragment references other government actions and events seen by certain dates. Details are unclear, with missing names places and dates, preventing precise identification or summary.
The Washington Post announces a new plan allowing subscribers to pay for two insurances in installments. One policy is 800 life coverage, the other 32500 accident policy, both issued by reputable groups. The insurance department operates daily on the Post building’s flat floor from 8:30 to 7.
The article explains the 1924 earned income provisions, personal exemptions, and tax rate changes. It contrasts old and new law calculations for salaries and investments, with examples showing tax reductions for middle income earners and adjustments to surtaxes based on income levels. It notes the higher exemption and lower rates under the new law and provides worked scenarios.
R F Grant of Cleveland was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at a board meeting. He succeeds Julius H Barnes of Duluth, who was elected in 1925 and reelected last year. John H Badger of Massachusetts was named honorary vice president. Owen T D, chairman of General Electric, was appointed director.
Mrs Helena L Johnson who died June 19 left an estate valued at 7 29M acres, with heirs including Jo Mengert and Helena Jo Eu, as listed in the record. The notice notes probate steps and allocations among interested parties confirming the late Mrs Johnson’s holdings and related executors.
Maj Covell is assigned to the National Guard after serving as assistant to the engineer commissioner at the District John H Wood camps. He was born November 9, 1880, educated in public schools, and graduated head of his class from the United States Military Academy in June 1916. He has been detailed at Fort Humphreys and will assume duty with the engineers' office.
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