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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
6
Health notes warn dengue fever cases rise with first frost. Key symptoms include sudden fever and joint pain with slow recovery but low fatality. Prevention centers on eliminating standing water, draining, oiling, screening rain barrels, and using sixteen mesh screens. community mosquito campaigns are urged.
The article follows John and Mary Jones as they discover the real reach of the new defense era tax law. It itemizes annual federal levies on autos, fuel, tires, meals, cigarettes, alcohol, entertainment, appliances, cosmetics, and everyday purchases, estimating a total yearly tax burden well beyond obvious income taxes.
A 1930s style cost analysis shows small items like light bulbs and soap add tax pressure. federal, state, and local taxes total $125.28 for the Joneses, about 10 percent of income, with $261 in free blue stamps issued to destitute cases. Certification steps may raise relief caseload back up.
September saw a large rise in food stamp issuance to relief clients per C. H. Barrett stamp officer. Total issued reached $33,629.50 with $8,073 for orange stamps and $15,556.50 for free blue surplus stamps.
Mayor LaGuardia of New York City heads Civilian Defense urging nationwide fingerprinting for sure identification in case of air raids.
The piece traces fingerprinting from ancient royal sign manuals to its 19th century classification idea, notes public crime linked stigma with 7000 fugitives identified last year, and cites a movement toward universal use for accident, payroll, plant protection, and banking. It ends with a dialogue about dress length.
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