Farmers Overpay Taxes to Get Social Security Benefits
In a Muenster Enterprise opinion piece, officials note farmers over state income to boost Social Security payments. The author questions the system’s fairness, arguing exempt status historically favored many and suggesting the program themselves drives overclaims. The piece calls for reevaluating who truly benefits and criticizes incentives created by the current rules.
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Muenster Enterprise
Social Security
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Agency
Uncle Sam
DIES OF SUSPECTED POLIO DESPITE VACCINATION
Wausau Wisconsin reports an investigation into the suspected polio death of Lee Krub zack a 1 year old boy who had a full series of Salk vaccines. Dr E P Ludwig said the death was considered polio unless proven otherwise. If confirmed it would be the first polio death in the nation of a person with all three Salk shots.
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Wausau
Wis
E. P. Ludwig
Lee Krubzack
Madison
Ludwig
Birthday of a Free Nation and Independence Declared
The article notes the Declaration of Independence was presented to Congress in 1776 but not signed on July 4. The act breaking allegiance to Britain was approved July 2, proclaimed July 4, and signed gradually through November 4.
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Congress
Great Britain
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Washington
U. S
Breakup of Congress Farm Bloc Foreshadows Cheaper Supports
Growing dissatisfaction with farm programs and the break up of Congress farm bloc signal a shift away from costly federal schemes. The likely focus is the soil bank acreage reserve and a move to lower price supports, with Benson supporters urging cheaper farm aid and critics split on alternatives. A Democratic senator notes movement toward a program appealing to city voters and taxpayer savings.
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Congress
Wall Steet Journal
Washington
Soil Bank
Uncle Sam
Benson
Time to Ask For Gasoline Tax Refund
Farmers may now apply for a refund of the 3 cent Federal gasoline tax used for farming. Claims cover July 1 1956 through June 30 1957 and must be filed with the District Director IRS by September 30 1957. Only one refund per farm operator allowed.
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Bates
Internal Revenue Service
Senate OKs down payment cut for government insured mortgages
The Senate unanimously approved a compromise bill to lower minimum down payments on government insured houses and authorize 1.74 billion dollars to boost home building and slum clearance. The measure, worked out by Senate and House conferees, now goes to President Eisenhower for signature.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Eisenhower
House
Senate House
TDPS Seeks 50 Drivers License Examiners in Texas
Col Homer Garrison Jr announces 50 openings in the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Division. Applicants must be 21 to 35, high school graduates, physically fit, of good character, and meet a quirky height weight rule. Applications accepted in Austin through July or via DL Examiners statewide.
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Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
Col. Garrison
A. F. Temple
Wicked Go to Hell at Birmingham Theater Bans Under 16
A Birmingham cinema advertised its current film The Wicked Go to Hell with a policy stating Children Under 16 Not Admitted. The note underscores strict age restriction for the feature.
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Birmingham
England
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