U.S. Agency Excludes Domestic Help From Federal Wage Law
The U S Department of Labor said domestic workers such as housekeepers maids and part time cleaners are not covered by the $1 per hour federal minimum wage that took effect March 1. The rule applies to workers in interstate commerce or closely tied to such production and excludes service positions like barbers and filling station staff. Householders hiring help and proprietors not in interstate commerce may pay $1 or more.
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Dallas
U. S. Department of Labor
Department
William J. Rogers
Department of Labor
Wagehour
Exchange Shows Hard Work Misconception
A humorous exchange between an old woman and a tramp contrasts labor ideals with personal loss. The tramp quips that hard work failed him after losing two wives, challenging the lady's belief in work as a cure.
Tax Growth Since Pearl Harbor Cited by IRS Chief
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Russell Harrington told corporation officials that since 1913 the income tax has evolved from a rich man’s levy to every man’s tax. He noted total collections of about 560 billion dollars, with roughly 500 billion since Pearl Harbor, and emphasized fair, firm administration and enforcement of tax laws. He warned about delinquency and the filing of returns by self employed individuals.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Internal Revenue
Russell C. Harrington
Harrington
the Revenue Service
Boy Watches TV Ad Then Breaks Family Car
A three year old boy in Shreveport was spanked after he bashed the family car with a hammer while watching a used car salesman on television. The incident followed the man hammering car parts on screen to prove quality, shattering head and tail lights of the family vehicle.
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Shreveport
Johnny
Johnny Ownes
Tornado Information From the United States Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau outlines where tornadoes occur how often they strike signs of a tornado and what to do if warned. It covers weather cues from hot days to greenish clouds the typical times and speeds of paths and practical shelter guidance for open country cities schools and rural areas.
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United States Weather Bureau
United States
Midwestern
Central States
Midwest
Estate of Lee Smith deceased creditors notice
Original Letters Testamentary granted March 1 1956 by Grayson County Court Texas to Pauline Reagan Buscatrix. Creditors must present claims by law. Address 3512 Sturgis Lane Waco McLennan County Texas. Published The Whitewright Sun March 8 15 22 29 1956. Legal notice No 11125 follows.
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Lee Smith
Grayson County
Texas
Sturgis Lane
Waco
Eura Smith
Tornado Safety Advice From Weather Officials
Public guidance urges calm during storms and moving to the safest plant sections for protection. Warns that despite advisories the chance of direct impact is small but urges radio and TV updates. Do not telephone Weather Bureau except to report a tornado to avoid tying up lines. The Sun seeks reader news items.
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Weather Bureau
Anklam Echoes Student Newspaper Quips
A collection of quirky lines: expectant mothers in an auditorium, fate and hole-in-one pride, shirts and sleeves, a tall girl with money, Burrell on joining, punctuality as lateness, and ships weighing less east than west.
From where I sit
A columnist notes the variety of information services via telephone and other media across cities in the United States and Europe. He muses that ideas can be consumed or discarded, and endorses the American right to ignore unwanted opinions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Europe
Vienna
Switzerland
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the Sun
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Sullet
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AIR Force
the Weather Bureau
Texas State Optical
S. J. Rogers
N. Jay Rogers
Denison
West Main
Doc Anklam
Burrell
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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Quaker Oats CO
Sherman, Texas
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