Nation Faces Massive Tax Hike Pressing Tax Share to 41 Percent
Washington reports the Treasury seeks $12 billion more in taxes for 1944 raising total tax bite on Mr and Mrs America to $60.5 billion or 41 percent of annual income. U K and Canada taxed at 39.1 and 37.5 percent respectively with vastly smaller populations. 1943 US taxes total $45.5 billion federal and state local, about 30.4 percent of a $146 billion national income. Next year without rate changes, taxes would reach 32.1 percent of income. Federal collections rise by $3 billion as 1942 taxes are partly paid under the pay as you go system.
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Washington
Treasury Department
America
United Kingdom
Canada
United States
Ant Mystery Solved on Brownsville Boat
Deckhands aboard a Brownsville vessel observed ants chewing bread on the fourth boat from the pier. Investigation showed the ants followed a connected path from the engine room to an electric hotbox and cable, looping across boats to the pier plug-in box, explaining how they found the bread.
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Brownsville
Unconditional Surrender Stands For Italy
Churchill warned Italians that Allies seek unconditional surrender and warned of a future war if Italy stays with Germany. He noted no peace moves from Badoglio and said Allied terms depend on Italy choosing freedom from German domination. The prime minister spoke in the Commons about Allied plans and potential relief if Italy opts for democracy.
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London
Peitro Badoglio
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
House of Commons
Italy
Badoglio
Churchill
Mussolini
United States
Britain
Germany
Europe
Amateur photographer viewed as a hobbyist
A reader describes a person’s hobby of photography with playful commentary. The remark suggests the subject enjoys a distorted view, labeling him an amateur photographer in a lighthearted aside.
Platter dyke near completion at Denison Dam project
Construction work on Platter dyke, part of the Denison Dam project, advances toward completion by August 1 to close a 6,000 foot depression that could let flood water bypass the spillway. The C F Lytle Company Hospital is being moved for the Texas side embankment, and the powerhouse is 70 percent finished with power expected by January 1.
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Denison
Oklahoma
C. F. Lytle Company
Texas
Rayburn to be Honored by East Texas Teachers College
Large crowd expected at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce on August 6 for Ex-Students Association events honoring Sam Rayburn the college’s most distinguished alumnus. Expected speakers include Fritz Lanham and Wright Patman with Lyndon Johnson attending among others. Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan will bring a military presence and 400 Women’s Army Corps members will participate. Lieut. Ford Hall will speak and recall the 1940 portrait ceremony.
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Commerce
East Texas State Teachers College
Ex-Students Association of the College
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Fritz Lanham
Fort Worth
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Lyndon Johnson
Marlin
Lanham
Rep
Patman
Richard Donovan
Eighth Service Command
Majors Field
Greenville
Women’s Army Corps
Army Administration School
ETSTC
U.S. War Output Behind Schedule in Chicago Meeting
Lt Gen Brehon Somervell told Chicago area war plant executives that the national production program is behind schedule for vital military needs. He spoke at an association of commerce meeting where two government officials cited the lag in output to meet wartime demands.
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Chicago
Chicago Area
Association of Commerce
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
War production pace lags as June goals fall short
Speakers warn the armed forces program is seriously lagging. Charles E. Wilson executive vice chairman of the War Production Board says the June goal of 6% billion dollars fell short by about 9 percent.
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Ules
Charles E. Wilson
War Production Board
Tuberculosis Society in Grayson Elects Officers
Ford Moore elected president of South Grayson Tuberculosis Society with R. G. Parks as vice president. Fred Brooks named treasurer and Mrs. R. R. King secretary. Mrs. Gaylord Blue chairs seat sale. New directors include Miss Edith Lagaw Miss Fay Miller C. K. Davis Jr. and others from Sherman Gunther Van Alstyne and nearby areas.
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F. F. Alexander
Sherman
W. B. Cooke
Gunter
F. M. Sporer
Robert Fielder
van Alsayne
Card of Thanks to Bethel Community
Neighbors and friends aided after a barn and its contents were destroyed by fire. L. L. Windle and Family express gratitude for support and assistance.
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Bethel
L. L. Windle
Gratitude From Magers Family for Neighbor Support
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during our mother Mrs. S. E. Magers last illness. We appreciate your sympathy, floral offerings and the efficient funeral services conducted by your considerate support. -Her Children.
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Holland
S. E. Magers
Axis bombed thousands of churches across Europe
The Office of War Information says Axis airmen damaged or destroyed thousands of churches monasteries and other religious buildings in Great Britain France Poland Norway Greece and other Allied nations. British home secretary Herbert Morrison cites about 13895 churches damaged or destroyed including 4100 churches many designed by Christopher Wren.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Poland
Norway
Greece
United Nations
Office of War Information
OWI
Herbert Morrison
Christopher Wren
Divorce Petition in Grayson County Texas 1943
Citation commands Dock Owens to appear by 10 a.m. on September 6 1943 in the District Court of Grayson County Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Juanita Owens seeks divorce for cruel treatment and asks custody of minor Betty Yvonne with other relief. Filed July 26 1943 in Case No. 49855.
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State OF Texas
Dock Owens
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Juanita Owens
Betty Yvonne
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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Lieut
Ford Hall
USNR
U.S
Whitewright Sun
Red Cross
U.S.O
Whitewright
Paigns
T. W. Ayres & Son Dry Goods and Shoes
Tuberculosis Society
Grayson
Pascal Farley
Whitewright Trading Post
Fred Cook Jr
Allen T. Short
Hannah
Orangeville
Tom Barbee
Fay
Burnett
Foster's Butane
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Sun
AXIS
Kingston Drug Store
Rexall
Black Top Road
J. H. White
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