Farmers Overpay Tax To Access Social Security Gravy Train
Opinion column argues farmers overstate income to boost Social Security benefits after tax payments were required. It contrasts exemptions for farmers with the system that rewards those who pay more, suggesting the program itself creates incentives for overstatement and favors the better off.
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Muenster Enterprise
Social Security
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Agency
Uncle Sam
DIES OF SUSPECTED POLIO DESPITE SHOTS
Wausau Wisconsin reports an investigation into the suspected polio death of Lee Krubzack a 1 year old who had a full series of Salk vaccines. Dr E P Ludwig said the death is suspected polio and would be the first polio death in the nation of a person who received all three shots if confirmed.
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Wausau
Wis
E. P. Ludwig
Lee Krubzack
Madison
Ludwig
Birthday of a Free Nation: Declaration Timeline
The Declaration was presented to Congress in 1776 but not signed on July 4. Congress approved the act July 2, proclaimed on July 4, and signatures extended to November 4.
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Congress
Great Britain
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Washington
U. S
Breakup of Congress Farm Bloc May Herald Less Costly Supports
Washington reports rising farm policy discontent and dissolving farm bloc foreshadowing cheaper supports. The acreage reserve and parity schemes face doubt as lawmakers seek lower cost ways to aid farmers while limiting federal outlays. Administration allies expect less costly supports, with some Democrats signaling a shift toward consumer appeal and reduced taxpayer dollars.
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Congress
Wall Steet Journal
Washington
Soil Bank
Uncle Sam
Benson
Price Props
Time to Ask For Gasoline Tax Refund
Farmers may now apply for a refund of the 3 cent Federal tax on gasoline used for farming. Claims cover July 1, 1956 to June 30, 1957 and must be filed by September 30, 1957 with the District Director IRS. One refund per farm operator. include all eligible fuel.
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Bates
Internal Revenue Service
Senate approves down payment cut for government insured homes
The Senate passed a compromise bill to sharply reduce minimum down payments on government insured houses and authorize 1.74 billion dollars for home building and slum clearance programs. The measure, approved by the House last Friday, goes to President Eisenhower for signature.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Eisenhower
House
Senate House
TDPS Seeks 50 Driver License Examiners in Texas
Col. Homer Garrison Jr announces 50 openings in the Drivers License Division for Driver License Examiners. Applications accepted through July in Austin or via DL Examiners statewide. Training begins in early September. applicants must be 21 to 35, high school graduate, physically fit, of good character, and meet a height weight guideline.
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Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
Col. Garrison
A. F. Temple
Bank Deposit Totals Include Government and State Accounts
The data lists liabilities including demand deposits from individuals partnerships and corporations time deposits of individuals partnerships and corporations deposits of the U S government state and political subdivisions other deposits such as certified and cashier s checks and a total deposits amount of 819302 19.
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U. S
C. H. Lackey
H. C. Young
Wicked Go to Hell at Birmingham Theater
In Birmingham England a local cinema plays the film The Wicked Go to Hell with a public notice that children under sixteen are not admitted.
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Birmingham
England
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Texas
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Jack Hollensed
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Farmer's Comprehensive
Stephens & Bryant
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U.S
Whitewright
TDPS
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P. H. Wilson
E. C. Whiting
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Spivy
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America
Unien
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Texas Press Association
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