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Mildreth Compton 1913 - 2003

Mildreth Compton of Salem, Harrison County, WV was born on July 17, 1913, and died at age 89 years old on March 8, 2003.
Mildreth Compton
Salem, Harrison County, WV 26426
July 17, 1913
March 8, 2003
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Mildreth Compton's History: 1913 - 2003

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  • 07/17
    1913

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    July 17, 1913
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  • 03/8
    2003

    Death

    March 8, 2003
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    Mildreth Compton lived 17 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 89.
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In 1913, in the year that Mildreth Compton was born, ratified in February the 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal income tax, became law. Previously, customs duties (tariffs) and excise taxes were the primary sources of federal revenue. With the passage of the 16th Amendment, incomes of couples exceeding $4,000, as well as those of single persons earning $3,000 or more, were subject to a 1% Federal tax (that would be about $98,000 and $74,000 now). Rates rose to 7% for incomes over half a million dollars. Less than 1% of the population was subject to income tax.
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In 1942, Mildreth was 29 years old when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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