Tax compromise in sight — Senate considers plan
SALEM(AP) — The Oregon House began
work Monday night on a compromise pro
perty tax relief package that could hold the
key to ending the special legislative session
that began Sept. 14.
The representatives will be considering a •
Senate-passed sales tax measure that's coupl
ed with a lid on local government spending
along wiwth a separate proposal to limit pro
perty tax rates.
The sales tax package was approved by the
Senate during the weekend despite the op
position of Senate President Ed Fadeley of
Eugene, who's been the Legislature's most
vocal critic of the sales tax.
The Senate's vote early Saturday morning
to approve a sales tax measure marked the
first time in 14 years that such a proposal has
cleared the Senate.
But the plan is not like the proposal that
sales tax backers managed to push through
the House twice this year, and the ultimate
fate of the overall property tax relief package
remains uncertain.
If the measure and related proposals pass
both the House and Senate, a proposed 4
percent retail sales tax will head for the
statewide ballot next year. Money generated
by the sales tax would be used to reduce
local property taxes.
But the sales tax plan won't get on the
statewide ballot unless the idea is endorsed
by a majority of the state's 603 cities, counties
and school districts representing a majority
of the state's population.
The proposed ballot measure also would
have voters ballot separately on a local
government spending ceiling. Neither
measure would take effect unless they both
were approved.
The separate proposal calling for a limit on
property tax rates would not go to voters,
however. Atiyeh has insisted that in addition
to anything lawmakers might refer to voters,
a property tax rate limit must be enacted by
the Legislature without going to a statewide
vote.
As approved by the Senate, the property
tax plan would limit local governments to the
same property tax rates that are in place this
year.
The rates could rise, however, to compen
sate for falling property values. In addition,
voters could be asked twice a year to approve
temporary increases that would exceed the
limits.
Atiyeh's press secretary, Denny Miles, said
Atiyeh dislikes one provision in the plan that
would call for the tax limit to expire in 1987
unless the Legislature voted to extend it.
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Gere's film 'Beyond the Limit' fails to reach audience
The advertisement for “Beyond the Limit," a film now play
ing at the West 11th Cinema Center, includes a blurb that
reads like this:
"The first time he saw her, she was a prostitute. The se
cond time she was his best friend's wife. The third time she
was his."
Accompanying this teaser is a photograph of Richard Gere,
as Dr. Eduardo Plarr, lounging on a bed with the elusive "she"
(Clara, played by Elpidia Carrillo) hovering above him.
The entire campaign is misleading.
"Beyond the Limit," while indeed dealing with Plarr and
Clara's affair, touches subjects that are definitely more in
teresting. Unfortunately, it doesn't reach the audience as it
should.
Set in Argentina, the complicated adaptation of Graham
Greene's novel, "The Honorary Consul," shows promise.
However, the inability of director John Mackenzie to tie the
film together is frustrating.
Much of the story evolves around the Englishman Dr. Plarr
and his inner conflicts he deals with various experiences.
Old friends turned guerilla fighters try to elicit Plarr's help
in their plot to kidnap an American diplomat. His interest lies
in the hope that his father, a political prisoner, may be freed.
Another conflict Plarr faces is his affair with Clara — his
good friend's wife.
And while he pretends to ignore politics, Plarr never
theless finds himself torn between friends and moral alliances.
As an Englishman, Cere does a admirable job with his ac
Even though the key ingredients of love,
fear and politics are all woven into
'Beyond the Limit/it can't be compared
to the Academy Award nominee 'Miss
ing/ which dealt with similiar
ingredients.
cent. He is also effectively indifferent as Dr. Plarr. Unfortunate
ly his line delivery is often awkward and forced, not in sync
with the over-confident doctor he plays.
Another disappointment is the romance between Plarr and
Clara. Only once do we see a real conversation (i.e. What does
your father do?).
And although we know that Clara is a recently retired pro
stitute, the sex scenes between Carrillo and Gere are entirely
too mechanical, not at all like Gere's seeming naturalness with
Deborah Winger in "An Officer and a Gentleman."
Michael Caine puts in an excellent performance as Charlie
Fortnum, an alcoholic bumbler of a consul. Unfortunately, the
comic relief his character provides seems out of place in a
political movie centered in South America. The focus should
be on the violence and turmoil that does exist.
The film was shot in Mexico and is visually very attractive.
Additionally, the soundtrack, some of which was done by John
Williams and Paul McCartney, is terrific: a lot of flute and
African-style music.
Even though the key ingredients of love, fear and politics
are all woven into "Beyond the Limit," it can't be compared to
the Academy Award nominee "Missing," which dealt with
similar ingredients.
The problem with "Beyond the Limit” doesn't lie in the
story. The movie itself fails to convince the audience of the tur
moil Plarr is feeling.
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MEETINGS
THE ASUO invites all students to its monthly open stall
meetings on the lirst Tuesday ol each month at 7 p.m. in
the EMU Forum Room. Find out what student government
does, oiler suggestions, or |ust listen. Plan to attend the
lirst ASUO open meeting this Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in
the EMU Forum Room.
OSPIRG meets Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. in Suite 1
EMU. Application deadline lor OSPIRG's Local Board ol
Directors is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Those interested in ap
plying should plan to attend the meeting.
THE PRE-LAW STUDENT Association’s Executive Council
will meet on Thursday. Oct b, at 7:30 p.m in Room 1f>4
Oregon Hall.
ALL STUDENTS interested in working against the arms
race are invited to a Students lor a Nuclear Free Future
meeting Monday, Oct. 3, at 5:T0 p.m. in Room 108 EMU.
CLUB SF*ORTS SKI TEAM is tiolding an organizational
meeting Thursday. Oct. 6, at 7 p.m in 101 EMU. All in
terested cross country and alpine skiers are welcome to
attend.
A RAP GROUP lor gay men will meet Monday, Oct. 3,
from 7 to 9 p.m. at 123b Kincaid St. For more information,
call GALA al b8b-UbO.
LECTURES
’’CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, HOW IT CAN HELP YOU,’ is the
title of a free public lecture and discussion offered Tuesday,
Oct. 4. in the McKenzie Willamette Hospital auditorium at
7:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed include an overview of
hypnosis and practical application in treatment of clinical
problems such as anxiety, pain control, smoking and
weight loss. For more information, call 404-2942.
INTERVIEWS
AN INTERVIEWING PRODCEDURE WORKSHOP is being
held Tuesday. Oct. 4. from noon to 1 p.m. in the EMU
Forum Room.
SPEND AN AFTERNOON on the |ob al Chef Francisco,
frozen lood manufacturer (or airline and consumer
markets. Enjoy an on-site visit and learn about career op
portunities in the field ot Marketing/Finane e/Personnel on
Thursday, Oct.b, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up today in
room 246 Susan Campbell Hall. Space is limited. Transpor
tation is provided.
SIGN UP at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in room 246
Susan Campbell Hall for the following recruiters:.
OCT. 10 — American Graduate School of International
Management (for graduate sc hool).
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. group meeting with Marketing
Club and Alpha Kappa Psi, 7-8:30 p.m., room 138 Gilbert
Hall
Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern
University (for graduate school).
OCT. 11 — Orientation Group Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 110-111
EMU.
Alexander Grant & Co., (tor winter internship-staff
accountant).
Intel Corp., (lor Applit ations (ngtneer/System Product
Engineer and Software Product Engineer).
OCT. It, 12 — K-Mart Apparel (tor Manager Trainee), K
Mart Corp., (lor Management Training Program).
OCT. 12 — R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. of California (for Ex
ecutive Training Program).
Group meeting with ORCA, 7-9 p.m., 110-111 EMU.
Texas Instruments (Field Sales Engineers-minimum GPA
1.0).
EXIT. 12, I I — Electronic Data Systems Corp.,(for Systems
Engineer Development Program).
U.S. Marine Corps (for Marine Corps Officer),
OCT.IT — Marine Corps Flight Officer Presentation, 7
pm., 110-111 EMU.
U.S. Air Force (for Pilot/Navigator/Meterotogy/Com
munication Electronics).
OCT. 13, 14 — International Playlex, Inc. (for Sales
Representative)
Price Waterhouse & Co., (tor Staff Accountant-completed
application required).
OCT. 14 — laventhol & Horwath (for Staff Accountant
minimum GPA 3.0).
Uarco, Inc., (for Production Management Trainee/Ac
counting Management Trainee).
OC T 17-21 — Peace Corps, (tor Peace Corps Volunteer).
Group meeting Monday, Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m., EMU Forum
Room. Film Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., EMU Forum Room. Com
pleted Pease Corps application required at interviews.
MISCELLANEOUS
MELLON FELLOWSHIPS in the Humanities: Administered
by the Wilson Foundation. Faculty members must
nominate students by Nov. 4 The award is intended for
humanists only and must be applied towards a U.S. univer
sity, extending through the acquisition of a doctorate
degree
IRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS: Four-year scholarships
available to students currently enrolled in a college or
university who will ac hieve tumor standing in pursuit of a
bachelor's degree in 1984-85 Applicants must be U.S.
citizens, have a ”B" average and be in the upper-fourth of
ifteir class. Students’ selected field of study must permit ad
mission to a graduate program leading to a career in
government. Students interested in applying should con
tact Prof. Gerald Fry in room 837 PLC before Oct. 21.
FULBRICHT AWARD: Deadline for student applications
lor 1983-84 is Oct. 15. Application and information are
available in 330 Ojegon Hall.
FIND OUT VOUR RIGHTS and liabilities as a tenant or
landlord at People's Law School this Wednesday, Oct. 5., at
Lincoln School, 650 W. 12th. Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. All Peo
ple’s law School classes are taught try law students and are
free and open to the public. For more information, contact
Sue at 342-6056
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