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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
INCOME TO BE REPORTED

In preparing a Federal income and
victory tax return, income from every
source, unless specifically exempt by
statute, must be reported. The types
Of income specifically exempt are list
ed in the instructions. accompanying
the return Form 1040 and in a later
article of this series.
In addition to salaries, wages, fees
and commissions which must be re-
ported, all bonuses, tips, prizes,
awards and other forms of compen-
sation must be reported. A minister
of the gospel must report all fees he
receives for funerals, for masses, for
baptisms, for marriages, and Tor
other like services, as well as cash
allowances received to cover the cost
of a parsonage.
If a person is paid in whole or in
part for his services in anything 9TH
er than money, the fair market value
of whatever was received must be
reported as income. This applies to
meals or living quarters furnished
am employee as part of his compen-
sation, with the exception of the
rental value of parsonagees furnish
ed to ministers of the gospel, which
is exempt by law.
Income including wages, must be
reported. whether received in hand
or not, if there is constructive re-
ceipt," that is, if it has been credited
to the account of or set apart for, a
taxpayer without any substantial
limitation or restriction, and If it
may lie drawn upon by him at amy
time. This applies to interest cred
tied to a savings account and sub
iect to withdrawal during the year,
10 dividend checks received during
The year whether cashed or not, to
interest coupons maturing during
the year whether cashed or not Gun
less the bond is in default and no
funds are available to pay the inter-
est coupons, and the like.
A farmer who trades or exchanges
the produce of his farm for goods or
services must report as income the
value of the goods or services receiv-
ed by such trade or exchange.
Alimony and separate maintenance
payments periodically received by a
wife subsequent to a decree OF di-
vorce or of separate maintenance
must be reported as income.
A member of the military or nav
al forces of the United States, regard
less of rank, may exclude from
gross income for 1943, not more
than $500 of his or her compensa-
ton received during that year, for
active service If the total of his pay
for such service is less than $1,000,
he may exclude the total pay, but
the remainder of the 800 exclu-
sion may not be applied against 9TH
err income. Also the amounts contri-
buted by the Government to the ser
vice mans monthly family allow
ance" are in the nature of gifts by
the Government and need not be in
Guided in income.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

To obtain maximum milk produc-
ton the government should take
steps to make more feed available to
dairy farmers and to obtain a better
distribution of such grain as is avail
able. More farm machinery and sup
plies must be made available to dairy
farmers. Farmers should also be as
sured enough gasoline and fuel oil
for all needs. More gas should be
made available to hired help on
farms since social life is essential for
farm help morale Farmers should
be relieved of needless restrictions
and regulations. These include re-
strictions on repairs, on machinery,
restrictions on purchases, restrictions
on marketing that cause loss of pro-
duct and all the other regulations
that undermine the efforts and mo-
rale of farmers. Farmers are indi-
vidualists and as such have become
the greatest food producers per man
in the world
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
KING COTTON IS ALLY OF MARS

Looking forward to changes in
store for King Cotton when he is nc
longer a partner of Mars, War Food
Administrator Marvin Jones com
ments on features of the current as
ISOLATION:
For every 500-pound bale of cot
ton lint there is 900 pounds of cot
tonseed, with not pound wasted
not even the bulls. This yields lac
pounds of vegetable oil for food; 400
pounds of meal and cake for live
stock feed; about 240 pounds of hull
for feed and chemicals; and finally
80 pounds of linters for smokeless
powder, plastics, and other things
Linters-fuzz on the seed-are the
best natural form of alpha-cellulose
for making smokeless powder. From
bulls come transparent nose sections
of bombing planes and the finest syn
theitc yarns and fabrics. About two
thirds of the billions of yards of cot
ton cloth go to war. They use cotton
airplanes; for electrically heated fly
ing suits; for parachute cords and
harness; for jungle hammocks; can
teen covers, and rot proof shoes for
jungle wear; for tarpaulins, camo-
fage netting. surgical supplies. This
list is almost endless. Every soldier
requires $50 pounds of cotton or 10
times what the average civilian
wears"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
CAN YOU Use A
TYPEWRITER

Can you do clerical work or
accounting? Have you ever
worked in a store? Can you
drive a car?
The Army needs all kinds of
skilis i'm the WAC. There's a
chance for yOu-to improve
skill you already have, or learn
one you'll find useful all your
life.
Today-find out about the
opportunities that await you in
the WAC-the important job,
the interesting life, the chance
to serve your country in vital
way.
Apply at the nearest U. s.
Army Recruiting Station { your
local post office will give you the
address,. Or write: The Adju-
tant General, Room 4415, Mu-
nitions Building, Washington,
ID. C.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
POLITICS ALONG THE POTOMAC
Rv L. f. Jones

Washington, d. c.. February IL
Most persons who come to Washing
ton to live seem crestfallen when
they realize that they can't vote
here.
All local officers from the Mayor
and Alderman down, were elected by
the people of the District of Column
bia for the first rs years. An emer
gency condition, after the Civil War,
was met when Congress assumed
control of the City of Washington
But nobody ever dreamed in those
days that the people had permanent
ly lost the rights of suffrage. Never
theless, no one has been allowed tt
vote since Washington, d. c., was
locked in the dog house 70 years ago.
Newcomers to Washington ash
why" cannot find any good reason
for this autocratic political ostracism,
Three Commissioners are appointed
by the President of the United States
and they continue to be the rulers
of all the works. But that is abou,
all that remains as reminder tina
Washington is an American commun-
ity, even though all rights of self
government are denied
Over $4,000 citizens voted in al
unofficial referendum a half dozel.
years ago, asking for their rights OF
suffrage and government Oh
course they couldn't get it withou,
authority from Congress-an what
was the answer? NO" Congress
used the silly old alibi that it could
not be done without an amendmen
to the Constitution. AS noted above
Congress took away the vote in 1877
after it had been in operation the
same as in the States from the days
of Adams and Jefferson down to The
Grant Administration. Congress did
it without reference to the Constitu
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

Mind will be the subject of the
Lesson-Sermon in all Churches OF
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, Feb.20.
The Golden Text will be from Job
36:5-"Behold, God is mighty, and
despiseth not any; He is mighty in
strength and wisdom"
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible-Exodus 2O:S
"Thuo shalt have no other gods be-
fore me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

Marshalls are declared to be the
gate to Tokyo. Some of the names
of the island suggest that they are
close to Russia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

United States will assist the Euro
pean underground. May grant them
double time for work on Sundays. !
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

In the coal conservation code is
advice against too liberal use of the
poker. However. lot depends on the
supply Of chips.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

Argentina can prove it's change of
heart by cleaning up its spies, but
it may say, mo soap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

Many plants are ready for civilian
.oredrs. From their employees?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

That Red Army seems to have
abandoned pincers for ice tongs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18

Most taxpayers don't mind paying
as they go SO long as they go.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
Republican Prospects

1t is perfectly plain in Washington
that the Republican leaders in the
Senate and House of Representatives
are lining up against Wendell Will
Ike. 1t would be difficult to analyze
his shift of power and influence
that has led to the general belief
among the political leaders that Mr..
Willkie is not the strongest candi-
date that the party can nominate.
Meanwhile, Governor Dewey climbs
upwards despite his inactivity in Ma
tional Politics and his refusal to am
nounce himself as a candidate.
1t is long time till the June con-
gention meets at Chicago-anything
can happen!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-02-18
Speaking OF Secret Weapons

Among the other things our Axis
enemies failed to take into account
when they figured that America
could not overcome their industrial.
head start in making modern wal
was the fact that besides having
great industrial flexibility and capa-
city, America had inherent techni-
cal skill on Main Street everywhere
in the United States ready to adapt
itself to the war.
Charles F. Kettering. General Mo-
tors vice president in charge of re-
search, expressed the point clearly
recently when he said:
1.-THE motorcar industry is SO inte-
grated into our whole economy that
for every person employed in the
factories, there are ten or eleven
more employed elsewhere.
II think our enemies neglected to
take into consideration the trained
technical men in the 100000 or more
independent dealerships scattered
over the country. These men under
oIOOO ulOlOLS cuuu AACSA1AA0AAo. e@AA
sure they forgot the tens of thou
sands of our suppliers of materials
and parts"
In other words, besides our fight
ing manpower on our farms and in
our towns and cities, besides our
great industrial plant, our engineer
ing and manufacturing know-how,
we had corps of many thousands of
technicians scattered throughout our
American communities who were
ready to apply the pressure of their
technical skill wherever it was need
ed in the war program. The enemy
is feeling this now as pressure of an
other kind. When they boast of "se-
cret weapons" they are talking about
something America really has.
.
A Practical And Selfish Reason
There isn't good sense in criticiz-
ing war bond sales. Looking at the
matter from purely practical and
selfish reasons the investment is a
good one for every person who buys
bonds Why? Because your Govern
ment guarantees payment in full,
not to consider the small dividend in
returns. The Government can't fail
neither can you!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Bankers Plan
Final Clinic
Mortgage Men Meet
at Tulsa MaYlLa and 2

The third and final 1914 mort
gage "clinlc" of the Mortgage
Bankers Association of America
will be al the Hotel Mayo, Tulsa.
May II and y, II G. Woodruff
Detroit, association president, an
nounccd Saturday
-rAa- national conference will be
devoted 10 current and postwar
mortgage problems with special
emphasis on conditions IN the
farm mortgage field
The Oklahoma and Texas mort
gage bankers associations and tho
Dallas and Houston organlza-
tions will cooperate IN sponsor
inc the meeting.
r. O. Deming Jr, OSwego. Ran.
MBA regional vice president iol
the southwest, and G. II. Gal
breath, Tulsa. member OF tht
board Of governors, are arranG
inc the conference.
w A. Clarke. Philadelphia, vii
act as moderator.
J. s. COrlcy of the Investment
department Of the Bankers Life
Co. DeS MoincS. viii be chair
man at the farm mortgage con
I ference.
About 400 mortgage and com
mcrCial bankers, title and truS'
company officials, real estate mer
and government agency executives
are expected
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Building Permits
Total S664, 336

The summary Of permits IS
sued for new buildings and addi-
tons and alterations TO existing
h4tftititftrS--rv OF tffrr work CT1uTng
April S, 1914 showed l57 at an
estimated construction cost {.
S664 336. Building Commissioning
Wolff stated Saturday
These figures include permits
for a l1-family apartment build
ing az 5000 Rochester At a cost
of $4,000; a factory addition for
Budd Wheel Co. AT 1911 Charlie
-vuix 1T St2d,dd6, and Briggs
Manufacturing Co. factory addi-
ton AT 1881 f.. Outer Drive for
$50, 600
For the same period in 1913
there we're 332 permits at
S799O33.
Single and two-family dwellings
totalcd 50 IN the 1914 period at
1922. 500 in 1913. 143 At S673 400
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Nursery S Beauty
Restored by Paint

In the nursery little hands
which arc frequently moist and
may be grimy. do things 10 wood
work and furniture which can be
remedied most easily by periodic
refiniShing with paint, varnisn,
enamel or other protective coat
ing. rcfinishing authorities stated
Saturday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Paint Cuts Mishaps

Basement accidents can he cut
by painting or outlining stairs and
ratings with white paint, the
industry stresses
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16

We feature n-prioriiy wall boards
that are lust the thing for reui"deling
that unsightly basement or attic space
into game or "rumpus' room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
LONG TIME NO SAY

Yes, it's been entirely too long a time since we've said anything in this column about more than just an occasional mention of the many townspeople who, month in and month out, keep giving us so gen. erously of their time and interest and enthusiasm in the day. today life of the club. Qt isn't that we're not constantly grateful for all that they do,- quite the contrary.
 It's rather that they're so much like members of the family here; and it just doesn't seem natural for a person to keep thanking his own family for those things that make everyday living meaning fulD For example, it's been many weeks since we've acknowledged the self evident fact that our unfailing- ly loyal friend A. B. Cain has given fun to countless Servicemen at the Wednesday night square dances together with the equally-faithful Ethel Jones Milner and E. J Mcintyre. Those three have been doing this practically every week for nearly two years.
 And we haven't recently com mented upon the services in the canteen of such thoughtful friends as Mrs. Frank Boyle, and Mrs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
JUNEAU'5 U50 NEWS
 Interesting Items for Everybody

In the column of last Thursday lack of space prevented us from finishing our note concerning the increased attractiveness of our USO as result of the Army's aban- doning it's curfew. We referred to the specially comfortable atmos- phere of the clubhouse around mid night.
 One reason We are confident this thing means much to the service men is the fact that personally we are finding that it means increas- ingly much to us. We value highly this privilege of comradship with cur servicemen friends during that lazilyrelaxed period which invari- i ably follows the hour that once meant goodnight.
 Especially gratifying to us are those occasions (fairly frequent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
SHORTHAND NOTES OF PLEASANT MEMORIES

Numerous were the pleasant memories of the past week. Each one rates more than the line or two just a couple of them get from us today. It was very good, for example, to hear Sgt. Bill Weaver, of Chicago, so beautifully sing on Friday night the lovely Annie Laurie,' long one of our favorites ]. 7 and to meet genial Coast Guardsfhan, B, E. Graham, known to his S h pm tes as Kansas, and to learn that he halls from Coffeyville, a small village of that state, famous among baseball fans as the birthplace of Walter Johnson, one of baseball's immortals and to observe the exceedingly enthusiastic welcome received by our newest canteen helper, Vera Kirkham, on the oc- casion of her debut there, that striking red hair of hers and that equally striking friendly smile in stantly proving very popular in- deed.
 NAMES IN THE WEEKS USO HEADLINES: Many names among those of lot of likely looking CTS and GSO's could well be headlined this week without any distortion of the news. We have space for the mention of only two, however. One of these is Mary Scott, of Hibbing, Minn., who came to Juneau only few weeks ago but who in that brief time, as a result 1 of her charm and her radiant en- ! thusiasm, has endeared herself to | all of us. The other name is that of the very companionable Robert B. Dusenbery, member of the ACS i from Seattle, who has impressed us extremely favorably for a num- Der of reasons, two of which are his skill as a competitor in the quiz contests and in various games
 and his good sportsmanship in
 cheerfully permitting himself to be
 drafted into almost every activity about the clubhouse. If you don't already know them, keep an eye out for Mary and Bob. You're sure
 to like them both lot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14

Lloyd Connell, and Matilda Water man, and June Gabrielson, and Verna Carrigan Qately Verna has been bringing us delicious cakes and cookies on every visit) Nor have we recently mentioned our indebtedness to that cheery visitor of Saturday afternoons, John Reck, who brings us magazines nor Al zenger, ever helpful as
 treasurer of the Committee of management. Nor Elmer Friend, chairman, and his fellow members of that Committee. . nor Mrs R. E. Robertson, president of the Clubs Patronesses, and her CO., workers who delight in helping us by making cookies or serving as hostesses at the dances, or en- tertaining our Forum Club at their homes. Nor Bill Leivers nor Art Walther, who never fail to come promptly to our aid when we need the Scottish Rite Temple or the Union Hall, respectively, for our dances.
 To all these good friends of USO-along with the many others whom we have not mentioned here by name, but who certainly rate mention-we say The Club and it's servicemen don't for moment take you for granted. All that you are doing is keenly appreciated. And please don't stop doing it. We need you now more than everl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14

these days) when we are privileged to play host to men coming into Juneau from distant or extremely isolated spots The men just in | from the Aleutians, and those who have been at sea for a long while, and those who have come all the way from some of those lonely places far up along the Highway all have seemed to find an al- most pathetic happiness in USO hospitality that involved just the simple companionship of a few congenial fellows (once in while some of the girls have joined ue) in a room cheerful with good food gay music and attractive conrad ship.
 At one time we might have had to rely on gpesswork for our con- clusion as to the significance of this sort of hospitality. But re- gently we've been receiving ever so many letters from men who tell us how much the Juneau USO has meant to them. In nearly every instance these letters have come from fellows who shared such fate hours of companionship.
 Just a few lines from these letters: Two very shy boys, n Ju- neau after many months in a re- mote outpost, write: You sure did make us feel at home, for which we more than thank you Every hour we spent there, 1t seemed as though we'd lived there all our lives, didn't feel lost in the least little bit That made us feel so good"
 And in a letter signed in the hands of twelve fellows off enc ship (men from the Army, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine), using words apparently carefully selected, the USO is thanked for the entertainment, attitude, and personality that were sent our way" with the further word: "The friendlinesS in Juneau took us quite by surprise because no other 3ort in Alaska has treated us so we'll" - it
 We feel sure you will be inter ested in third note (from three particularly likeable Navy sailors who made a hit with all of usD After saying they have seen many USO's in the States and like ours much the best, they write: Thanks a million for the wonderful time you showed us; and thank God We boys now can return to the States with bragging in our hearts for Alaska If the opportunity presents itsely, you might also give our thanks to the townspeople who made it possible.'
 Now you will understand why we are glad there is no longer any Army curfew in Juneau,-and why we wouldn't care to adopt one of our own at the USO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
PROGRAM

THURSDAY, September IA, 9:30
 m.-Dance to music of Service mems Band in USO.
 FRIDAY, September Is, TOO D. Meeting of Servicemen's Coun- oil in USO; SOC D. m.-meeting of Committee of Management in USO; 9 45 D. m.-Game Party and luke leX dance in USO.
 SATURDAY, September 16, 9:3O F. m.-USO Dance in Union Hall to music of Servicemen's Band.
 SUNDAY, September IT, l:30 p. in.-t Jor later at convenience of Servieemen) Trips to Mendenhall Glacier; 2:30 D. m.-Bicycle party weather permitting; 5:30 p. m.-- Coffee Hour, with cakes and cookies; 1o:00 p. m. - Song party around piano.
 MONDAY, September Is, 8:15 D. n.-Forum Club leaves USO for meeting at private home; 9:3O p m.-Informal Get-together at USO
 TUESDAY, September 19, 7:15 p. m.-Meeting of GSO in USO; 8:30 p. m.-Broadcast of Teacher Pet. Quiz Contest, from USO; 9:30 p. m.-Customary Tuesday Night Games at USO.
 WEDESDAiY, Sep e m b CT 20 7:30 D. m-Movies in USO; 9:3( D. rn,-Square Dancing in USO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14

Chief of Naval Operations and in that capacity attended the Cairo and first Quebec conferences.
 Tn his present capacity, Trexel has two titles, Director of the Alaska Division Bureau of Yards and Docks, and Supervising Engineer of Area Eight comprising Washington, Ore gon and Idaho
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
REAR ADMIRAL t. TREXEL GIVEN
 NEW POSITION
Part of His Duties Will Per lain to Navy Work
 in Alaska

SEATTLE, Sept. Transfer of Rear Admiral c. A. TreXel from the Chicago office of Chief of Naval Operations to Seattle to take charge of the Naval Public Works in Ore gon, Washington. Idaho and Alaska, is announced by the Thirteenth Naval District.
 Trexel was previously in the Logis- tics and Plans Division Office as
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-09-14
DEWAYkE BURNABY
 HOME ON EURL0UGK'

Arriving here yesterday by plane was PFC DeWayne Burnaby, who has been stationed at Nome for the past year He will spend his 15- day furlough visiting his wife, Martha, who is on the staff of the Thomas Hardware Company.
 The municipal area of Moscow Russia, is 27 square miles.
Bradley beam., 1944-02-26
93rd FC Takes Two, Ties 29th for No. 1
 Position in League

The 93rd Fighter Control quintet came out fighting during the past week to slug it's way from second place standing in the league to first place tie with the 29th Base Headquarters hoopsters.
 In a game on Tuesday evening, the 93rd team handed the 402nd Squadron a 35-26 defeat. Headlin- ing the action for the Controlmen was their forward, Tarsuk, who chalked up nine goals for the win ners, while his teammate, LoCicero, was runner-up with four baskets. The 402nd's center, Johnson, was high man for his aggregation with four goals.
 On Friday evening the 93rd slip ped back into second place when the 18th defeated Ordnance. How ever, while the Base boys were fighting it out with Ordnance the FCS men prepared to defeat End Tow Target-and did-by the lop- sided score of 60-15. With Tarsuk again starring in his forward posi- tion and rolling up 10 baskets and two foul shots for 22 points the Tow Target men had a tough job getting their hands on the ball. Scoring honors for the End Tow went to Petit with four goals and one foul shot. Future games should draw plenty of interest with the nip-and-tuck battle between the two powerhouse teams, the 18th and 93rd adding spice to the league con- test. #
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