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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
STATE COMMANDER
 VISITS VIZ. W. POST
COngratulates Wheeler. : Young Unit on Record of
 Community Deeds

Carlos Richardson of New Britain, state department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, congrat- ulated Wheeler-Young Post on its record at its meeting last night in FIorio Post hal, Bank street.
 Paul s. Reed, past commander, reported on the work of the national V. F. w. welfare fund. and an- nounced that Wheeler Young Post had turned in nearly $500 to the fund.
 Addressing 12 new members ni- tiated last night, Major J. Peter Costigan urged the new members of the post to take an active part in V. F. W. work and not leave the handling of activities entirely in the hands of older members.
 John Danisavage reported on the work of the rehabilitation commit tee, and Colonel William J. Shana- han reported on the membership drive and complimented the com mittee for its work. He reported that present indications point to a mem- bership of 1000 before July. Plans were made for post party early in February to which all discharged serv!cemen will be invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

on the Withholding Receipt that your employer will provide not later than January 31; mail the receipt to your Collector of Internal Revenue, and wait until he notifies you how much taxe you owe or how mich re- fund Uncle Sam owes you.
 Those who meet the first test - have total income under $5 900 - but fail to meet the second be- cause more than $100 Of their in- come was not subjected to the with holding tax, must use Form 1040. But they are not required t) com- pute their tax.
 USE TABLES
 If they choose, they can list their income and dependents, and then look up the amount of their tax in a table. This saves the arouous and often puzzling task of figuring de- auctions and credits. The table al- flows approximately 10 per cent of income as a standard deductio on, and computes the tax due. Some will lose money by using the table; others will make money.
 More prosperous taxpayers, with incomes of $5,0O0 and over, rnust not only use Form 1040 but also com pute their own tax. The table stops
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
By ANN STEVICK NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, Jan. 3.-Heres an- other example of home front help for veterans:
 o. Isn't a veteran supposed to get break on having a new phone put in?
 A. A. recent change in the 'line- up for telephones on hand gives spot close to the front to the veteran who needs 8 telephone for & business enterprise which he owns in gdod part and helps to operate. The veteran businessmen gets in class three of the seven classes set up for handing out phones. This puts him behind business enter prises who change addresses within the same area, for instance, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

"simpliflcation" enacted by Con- gresS last Spring.
 It would be unfair and inaccurate to say that the new income tax law contains no real simplification. In few respects progress was made. But the improvement for the most part was patchwork. the simplifica- ton was much less than Congress and the Treasury would have you believe, and new injusticeS were written into the law in at least par tial offset to what simplifying changes were made.
 STILL COMPLEX
 Fundamentally the income tax system is almost as complicated and mystic as ever. Congress and the Treasury badly frightened last Spring by taxpayer anger about Form 1040, had so little confidence in their simpliflcation of the law that they provided a lot of com- promise labor-saving devices. Of these the most radical was the ar- rangement by which perhaps 30 mil- | HUI IdAkJoJCLo Nd41 AA1VC bAAC ury compute their tax, without ever filing any real return, if they choose
 The Treasury stands ready to figure the income ta xof any per- son or tax family group that meets two tests:
 l. If the entire income last year came from wages or salary, interest and dividends, and the total re- ceiptS from these sources were not more than $4 ,999 go; and
 2. If income from interest, divi- dends, and salary or wage from which no tax was withheld, did not total more than $100.
 If you and your tax family meet these two tests, all you have to do is answer five or six simple questions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

RANDOM RAMBLINGS: Jim Dillon, prominent reatOr dOns the gayest ties-checks plaids dots or whatever fashion decrees at the moment - usually QighIghted with deep red. Bachelor Jim asserts he uyS them himself and would not consider wearing ravat selected by member of the feminine sex, since
 ey have taste when buying this type of masculine adOrnment. George Haig, prominent Brass City lecturer, is westward bound to show Ohio folks his eOlOred films of New England beauty spots. Edward Beauchemin three is doing his utmost to comfort his sister, Doris, who has been ill for the past week They the children of Al Beauchemin former teller at the Citizens Bank who is stationed in France. Charles Mccarthy, editor of The WatcO News and his bulgng briefcase inseparable. Edna Kelder West Main Street, merchant, is getting her second breath after busy holiday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
TRIPS TO SUNNY
 SOUTH 'BANNED'

Even a doctors certificate stating that a trip to the south is necessary will not secure special gasoline ra- tions, it was reported at the local ration board today. Mrs, Archer Rowhottom, gasoline ration admin istrator, said all applications fol gasoline for trips to Florida will br denied.
 It was disclosed the number Of applications for. travel rations has increased and most of the applicants state the trips have been prescribed by physicians. The ration board of ficials point out that other means oi transportation are available, and that regulations restrict issuance oi gasoline for trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

i. Edmund Leamy, who wrote treasured lines and then in this column, is radio-ng in the New York World-Telegram. The Edmund Leamy' byine looked familiar glanced through his column the other day. Ed also did radio column for this paper in his spare time His regular stint was editing and writing telegraph news heads. Court Oregon, For esers of America and raernaSm in general lost loyal member during the past week in the passing of Walter
 E. Thorne He lived exemplary life, spoke kindly of everyone and wished everyone and happiness He cherished and upheld the principles of the order he served so enthusiastically and faithfully His brother Foresters, saddened by his demise, will benefit by the legacy of memories he left them Our congratu latons tonight to the employees of the Scovll Manu- 1acturing Company. Their record of generous invest ments in bonds bespeaks of personal sacrifices They
 not only fashioned weapons for offenSe but provided the funds that adds something inspiring to the overall picture of nation at in the interest of freedom and democracy. We not only admired their enthusiasm in promoting the drive their Showmanshp in capturing the publics fancy and inducing others to emulate their example, but the progressive spirit that marked all their efforts They not only capitalized their initiative but had surplus of practical ideas to loan to others for the general of the campaigns in Waterbury Run up another E flag Mr. Sperry your employees merit the recognition for efficient production of the whereWith to fight global war for the United States and her allies City officials and SelectVe Service executives reached agreement yesterday sharing quarters and the expense of central office serVcemens and vet crans activities For time it appeared as the nego- tiations had reached the breaking point Both sides reported relieved the understanding amicaby reached at special conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

above what they are paid for. The State Guard Reserve furnished their own arms, ammunition, un1- forms, quarters, text books, and everything else necessary at their own expense. No funds whatever were made available by the State and these patriots have continued to properly perform their duties in sunshine and rain with no compen- sation whatever except the satisfac- ton of duty well done. Any young man and for that matter any elert man who can do so should feel proud to be a member of a unit such as the State Guard reserve. We will undoubtedly have compul- sorry military training in this coun- try after the war and it would be well for those of us who haven't had military training to get some idea of what it is all about. Re- gardlesS of whether you intend to take part in this why not stop around at the town hall on next Monday evening, talk to Captain White or Lieutenant Lake, and ob- serve the work of the unit.
 Such wonderful weather for this time of year, only 86 days to the Top of March Hill"
 There will be a meeting of the air Spotters club on Tuesday even- ing at the town hall. Officers for the year will be elected at this an- nual meeting of the club and the officers of the past year will render reports.
 Dog Warden Collins has received many complaints about stray dogs and owners should check up on their animals and hee that they are in their own area. Damage done by dogs is charged to the owners.
 After a 1O-day stay at their sum- cess with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Donald Nettleton of BrookSvale road, Donald T. Nettleton, Jr., re- stunned his studies at Westminster school.
 After a l0-day stay att heir sum- mer place in Maine, Mrs. Albert H. Cam and daughter, Miss Dor- othy Cam have returned to their home on Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
WING DIRECTOR AT
 REGIONAL FARLEY

Mrs. Mary M. Dewey, area Wal Manpower director left today for a two-day conference with officials at the WING regional headquarters in Boston. The labor recruiting prob lem and the new manpoWer regula- tions will be discussed by the various WING directors scheduled to attend the session.
 Three labor leaders have left for Washington to attend War Pro- ductlon board conference as repre- sentatives of the state Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union. They are: Robert L. WalkinshaW, Local 569 international representative; John J. MankoWski, c. I. O. district board member; and John Porcu, An. sonia union delegate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

at $4, 9999 99. But even this $5 5,000-and over group is given one labor-saving opportunity. Its members can, if they choose, take a standard $500 fiat deduction, instead of figuring their own deductions and credits for taxes, interest, losses, medical eX- penses and miscellaneous items.
 In a series of articles of which this is the first I shall try to help you:
 l. To decide whether you can legally file your Withholding Re- ceipt as an income tax return. 2. To decide whether, if you have that right, you can afford to exer- else it.
 B. If you must use Form 1040 to decide whether to take the tax tables average 10 per cent credits, or to figure your own.
 4. If you do use your own deduc- tions and credits, to figure and en- ter them correctly, and then to compute your tax without confusion.
 But first, before considering the various forms, in the next article I shall summarize & few of the statutory changes that will affect your handling of this years income l tax situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
Your GI Rights 'i''S: ::s sa':'''
Veterans Have Priority on Telephones

ahead of civilians who want new home phones for some special health reasons.
 If the veteran wants a home phone, however, he gets put into class six, along with families made up of the winodw and small chil- dren of a veteran. This group gets special preference only if they're applying for a phone in the same area in which they had one dis connected earlier
 This official priority handed out by Office of War Utilities in War Production Board may not do you nay sudden good in regions like the West Coast. where military and civilian workers pouring in, with telephone men unable to keep up with demands, but 1t should at least keep wou from losing out al- together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

"Table Topics, a brochure which extOls the qualities of wines states that ladies took christen ing ships about the year 1928 With the continual launchingS in these years it is quite job to keep up the ceremonies that the occasion demands. One of the most important aunchingS this month will be the ship named for the late ZAP Smith of beloved memory This ship it is expected will be launched this mOnth Christening of ships used to be mans jOb Navy Offi- cerS officiating. The first christening by lady was about 1928, when the U. s. s. Concord Sprnkled by young lady of Portsmouth. Since that time the ladies perform the hOnOrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
HISTORY OF PLASTICS
 TO BE DISCUSSED HERE

Warren F. Kaynor, president of the Waterbury Companies. will dis play his collection of plastic items,
 and a film, Shape of Things to Come from the Boonton Moulding Co.,, will be shown at a meeting of the Waterbury Plastics' Technical society Jan. II at 8 p. m. at the Elton. MT. Kaynor will also dis cuss Connecticut's role in American history of plastics. Anyone inter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

Goodbye to One Flight Above Seventh Heaven. Al Martin City Hall reporter for the opposition leaves next month to return to his hometown of North Attic boro Mass there to his place within the organ ization of family owned paper The Man in the Tower wishes him good hunting and the best of luck alaround
 Life in local organization recently described as publiczed Seaduation cloaked anniversary cele bration lone flight above seventh heaven are all confused for recall the hero of Seventh Heaven worked in a sewer. .. Oh, well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
RANGERS TO MEET
 MONDAY EVENINGS
Winter Schedule for Local Unit Announced; More
 Volunteers Needed
CHESHIRE
 Hubert Rigmey Cheshire Phone as

Cheshire, Jan. 5,-It is announced by Capt. Howard B. White com- manding officer of the Cheshire Rangers, State Guard Reserve, that the unit will meet each Monday evening. during the cold weather at the town hall. More men are need- ed to keep the unit up to strength. Capt. White or Lieut.. Lake will in terview any prospective members at the assembly. Service in this unit should be especially of benefit to any young man of pre-draft age. Capt. White has had considerable service in the state forces and Lieut. Lake is former regular army man.
 Many people confuse the State Guard Reserve with the State Guard. The State Guard was or ganized after the National Guard was called into federal service be- fore Pearl Harbor. The Connecti- cut State Guard is half the size of Connecticut National Guard bit is required to perform the same duties within the state that the National Guard was charged with. It was realized when we entered tn ewar that the State Guard was not strong enough and not dis tributed about the state enough to cope with any groups of the enemy or fifth columnists that might strike especially in the smaller communities. The State Guard cen- ters their activities in the armor- ies which are located in larger towns and cities. In New Haven county armories are located in Waterbury, AnSonia, Meriden, Wallingford, West Haven. Tn many of the smaller com munitieS public spirited patriotic citizens banded together and found what are termed State Guard Re- serve units.
 In some of the larger communl- ties reserve units were also organ ized because it was realized that the number of state guard troops was not sufficient to give proper cover age. For instance, the National Guard strength in Waterbury was three rifle companies, machine gun company, a battalion head quarters and mechanical detach- ment of the infantry and two bat teries and a band ofanti-aircraft artillery. The State Guard units organized to replace these consisted of two rifle companies and medical and headquarters detachments. The National Guard Company strength was 63 men. but the State Guard was only 50 men and where the headquarters and medical detach- ments in the National Guard were of 25 men each, the State Guard Mechanical Detachments was l2 men and the headquarters l5. It can easily be seen that such a small force could not cover much ground. The reserve units that were formed filled the gap. They con- sisted of men who were especially familiar with the terrain in the area in which they lived. The State Guard is furnished arms, uniforms, quarters, and is paid for most ord- cred assemblies except armory drills. These men have put in much time ested in plastics is invited to attend the non- technical meeting. Arthur (SOuyy1art h uyoit r1racidapf xTyi1I ha fin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
 BY PUBLIC SPEAKERS

Paul c. Egan, August Grana, c. E. Moorehouse, and Mrs. Irene Si- tar will speak at meeting of the Waterbury Public Speaking club at the Y. M. c. A. Tuesday The pro- gram will also include report by Philip von Tobel on the Christmas donation for Russian children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

pare any formal return, or figure f o r themselves what they owe to the federal treas ury.
 The increased number of tax payers, the gen. erally larger tax, and the welcome escape from pre- pairing re turn s a n d computing the amount of the tax all three result from t he so called
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
1945 INCOME. TAX PRIMER
Treasury Offers To Compute Tax Returns Because "SimpIified" Law Is Still Too Complicated
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Here is the first of 10 authOrita- tive, easy-tO-fOllOw articles telling the wage-earnlng taxpayer how to prepare his income tax return. Readers should clip and save each lnstallment of the series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

Smokers in Fire contribute to the government nearly as much as income tax payers, income taxes yielding e40,00O,000 and tobacco taxes nearly es7.OOo,0O0 in the last fiscal year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

With the 18th AAF in Italy S-Sgt James F. Mcdonald 19 year old LiberatOr bomber upper turret gunner of 63 Fifth Street Waterbury, Conn., has been awarded the Air Medal, it announced by 18th AAF headquarters In the words of the citation the award made Or mertOrOus achievement in aerial flight while participating in sustained OperatOna activities against the enemy. Sergeant Mcdonald has been stationed overseas four months with veteran heavy bOmbardment group which has flown more than l5O combat missions against vital enemy targets in south ern and central Europe He enlisted in the Air Forces June 29 l943 and received gunnery training at King man, Arz. before joining his present outfit in ItaIy Sergeant Mcdonald is the of Mir and Mrs Jerome Mcdonald of 63 5th Street Waterbury
 
 Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
FLOuREsCENT LAMP SENTINEL

In the terminology of electrical manufacturers, ballast is a current" limiting device necessary to the op- eration of fiourescent lamps. With out ballast, the current would rise to a volume that would destroy the lamp. Ballast consists of an tron- cor choke coil and condenser ele- ments embedded in insulating coTii- pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
By S. BURTON HEATH NEA Stan Writer

More Americans are paying in- income tax this year than ever be- fore. Most of them are paying 8 higher tax than ever before. And vet a vast majority will not pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05
Good Evening.
IN MY HOUSE

I used to do my own baking, But now I launder clothes; don't get time for popovers at al, Nor gingerbread, goodness knows. I used to clean my house From cellar to top beam; And have time with it all To sew very fine seam. l used to do lots of things In my house, goodness knows, But how can I polish silver and brass When I've got to launder clothes!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-05

ested in plastics is invited to attend the non-technical meeting. Arthur Cowperthwait, president, will be in charge.
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