Robertson proposes simplified income tax for low earners
In Washington on February 3, Representative Robertson of Virginia proposes a plan to have the government compute taxes for individuals earning under 3000 dollars a year. The idea targets about 30 million filers and would use an optional 1040 A form with limited data, aiming to relieve the filing burden this year if staff can handle the workload.
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Francis M. le
Washington
Fed
Robertson
D-Va
Virginia
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Congress
Dough
D-Nc
Carlson
Orand
Gheeenel
Tech
Charles W. Koon
San Antonio
Woolley
Friend In Need Was Foe Indeed
Two British soldiers returning to camp after an evening at a pub during an air raid were hailed by a dark voice saying Friend. The soldiers ignored the call and continued singing. A German filter, presumed to be a spy, was captured.
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London
Ration Calendar for Foods Shoes Gasoline and Oil
The notice lists ration details by category: meats fats and foods by stamps Book three through four with validity through Feb 20 to March 31 1945, shoes stamps indefinite, gasoline 8 A 10 A B C C-1 B-2 C-2 varying by region, kerosene period coupons through March 21, and period four remaining valid in the south.
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Igar
Rocky Mountains
Far West
South
Middle East
Christmas Seal Remittance Drive Urged by District Nurse Group
The District Nurse Association held its monthly meeting with President Mrs. H. D. Puller. Members urged remainers to remit Christmas seal funds and praised Emma Parks Robinson’s committee for selling seals. Nurses reported January activities included 224 visits across prenatal, postnatal, infants, children, TB patients, and adults, plus clothing donations and day nursery visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
H. D. Puller
Martin Wisecarver
Mason Snapp
Daniel W. Lupton
Association
Emma Parks Robinson
Mary P. Farmer
Evel. C. Dean
Movn
Nnus
Tuberculosis Association
Memorial Hospital
Even Toothpicks Go to War
Detroit on February 3 reports wartime procurement shifts in a mobile factory. A purchasing agent notes peace-time items like dish mops dry ice mutton tallow police whistles and toothpicks are now sought for emergency medical and first aid uses amid factory noise and safety needs.
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Detroit
Aice
A Born Salesman
A man known as a longtime San Jose grocer, Harry Finne, retired after 32 years and eight years ago shifted to real estate. Last year he sold 52 houses, averaging one sale per week.
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San Jose
Calif
Harry Finnemore
Across The Head Pin In League Matches
The Va Woolen Co No 2 saved from a shutout with a 616 game led by EARL WILLEY 112 and HUGH PATTON 132 after two losses to Bell Clothes. LESTER KEITER posted 380 for three and PETE ANDERSON 359 as the upset of the year looms over the Railway Express vs B League All Stars.
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Bell Clothes
Va- Woolen Co. No. 2
Earl Willey
Hugh Patton
Kenneth Lonas
Bob Legge
ED Burch
The
Clothiers
Mnierriner
Sam Shendon
Lester Keiter
Valley Service
Snapp
Foundry
Doug Stickley
Stickley
Snapp Foundry Frotiers
Joe Sullivan
Dou‘ender
Lee Bakingam
Novick’s
Joe Iberger
Bob Jasper
Bill, Brown
United Food Stores
Shorty Billmyer
Glaize
Bro
Glaizemen
Jim Tharp
Andy Lake
Vacoden No. 2
Studebaker
Hugh Funkhouser
Pete Anderson
Clearbrook Woolen
Friendship Fire Co
Nick Nichols
Nelson Grim
Friendship
Bigges
Russell Lafollette
Lando White
Railway Express
All Stars
Express
Lee Ressiguie
Oilers
Abner Johnson
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook On The Fifth Army Front
A war diary entry from January records trench conditions on the Rapido front. Soldiers describe German entrenchments, shelling squads, and foxhole routines as meals are delayed. POW tales add humor as a Polish recruit humorously offers information he cannot provide.
Salvation Army Drive Reaches Halfway Mark
The Salvation Army campaign passed half way with a grand total of 2024 dollars reported. Women’s Division and Industrial Division returns are expected soon as their canvassing continues. Veterans Foreign Wars team led the day and up to date in the Men’s Division. A Friday noon report meeting was announced and workers urged to attend. Campaign Treasurer Harold G. Brown notes that 4000 dollars would enable mortgage payment of 1000 dollars.
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Roy Hickox
Oklahoma City
Salvation Army
Industral
Veterans High Team
Veterans of Foreign Wars
W. W. Baker
H. K. Benham
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Campaign Meeting Promises Key Announcements by Salvation Army
Benham notes important announcements about the Campaign and The Salvation Army will be made at the upcoming meeting. All workers in the Campaign are urged to attend. Mrs. Lela T. Green has been added to the Women's Division list.
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Benham
Salvation Army
Lela T. Green
Gasless Day Aims at Conserving Fuel in New Haven
Gasless day observed at the Army Ordnance depot in New Haven Indiana. Workers use public transport walk or ride bicycles to report for duty.
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New Haven
Ind
Army Ordnance Depot
Answers to the Daily Quiz
A concise list of quiz solutions shows the correct responses: about 4100. Strait of Gibraltar. Capt. Walker Mahurin of Fort Wayne Indiana. Profit. False that the Constitution allows more than Congress to declare war. North of the equator. Henry A. Wallace as Vice President of the United States.
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Strait of Gibraltar
Walker Mahurin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Congress
Equator
Henry A. Wallace
Cobbler 82 Goes On War Front Paper Drive Hero
H Prey a 82 year old cobbler and partial blind former home front worker has collected two tons of waste paper since January 1942. He baled it and sold 300 dollars worth, turning the proceeds over to the Red Cross and other war agencies.
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Chamberlain
H. Prey
Prey
Red Cross
Resolve Now To Work A Little Harder For Victory In 1944
A wartime editorial urges increased effort from citizens and workers to secure victory in 1944. It stresses unity, sustained production, and sacrifice to support Allied forces and shorten the war.
Pep and Vitality Tablets Ad Heightens Iron Remedies
An old ad promotes iron tablets for all ages to boost energy and vigor. It mentions iron, malate, vitamin B1, and calcium as key ingredients and claims wide availability at Bakers Drug Store in Winchester and other drugstores.
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Winchester
Bakers Drug Store
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