Widows of Veterans May Get Higher Payments
The Veterans Administration announced that widows of veterans who died from service connected causes before 1957 may elect higher new benefits under the Survivor Benefits Act, retroactive to January 1 1957 if they apply by July 1 1957. About 114000 qualified widows have been sent application cards and will be advised if taking the higher benefit yields more than old rates.
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Veterans Administration
Servicemen’s and Veterans
It’s The Law Public Service Alert on Texas Rendering Deadlines
Public service guidance explains April 1 as the main rendering deadline for most Texans and outlines how real and personal property must be rendered to various taxing units. It notes the variety of rules across cities, counties, school districts, and special districts, and emphasizes inquiring at each tax office about deadlines and what must be rendered.
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Texas
Independent School District
Average bale of cotton weighs 480 pounds
A typical bale of cotton is recorded as weighing 480 pounds, reflecting standard industrial measurement for fiber density and trade.
TV Advertising To Be Probed
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission is reviewing television commercials for unfair or deceptive practices. FTC TV sleuths, numbering 125, monitor voice and video to prevent misleading comparisons and disparagement of rivals. Public complaints include parents seeking certain products for children and concerns over false impressions.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FCT
T. Harold Scott
Scott
FTC
Commission says it lacks jurisdiction over TV program taste
Viewers urged the agency to investigate consumer complaints about advertised programs. Scott said the commission cannot rule on whether a show is in good taste or offensive to public morals.
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Scott
Commission
February Stock Exchange Pulls Declines Outweigh Advances
In New York February, 762 issues fell while 243 rose and 69 held steady. Declines under 2 percent touched 145 stocks, 2 to 4 percent drops affected 198, and 71 lost 10 percent or more. Only 15 gained above 10 percent, with 107 posting small 2 percent or less gains.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Great Trading Center
They Can't Spell Advice Says Executives on Education
Frank J. Starzell and David Thomas critique modern education for prioritizing well roundedness over basics like spelling and grammar. They warn the shift harms business readiness and discipline, citing President Lawrance Gould calling a well rounded product like a billiard ball easy to shove.
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Frank J. Starzell
Associated Press
David Thomas
Goodyear Tire
Lawrance Gould
Little Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Dallas News
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