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FOURTEEN MEDFORD (OREOON) MAIL TRIBUNE Wednesday. May 17. 1950 Tax, Revenue Talks Receive Interested Hearing By Citizens Though taxes arc popularly considered a dull subject, the group of 60 or more persons who crowded Into the Medford hotel banquet room yesterday noon found the discussion of taxes by the legislative interim commit tee answering questions and ex plaining tax matters for more than two hours after the lunch eon. There were four legislator members of the committee here, together with two members serv ing by appointment by the gov ernor. State Sen. Howard Bel ton and State Reps. Giles French and John Sell were assisted in the panel discussion by former County Judge Earl B. Day and by Mrs. Louise Humphrey, staff assistant with Oregon Business and Tax Research. Describe Taxes The five tax experts told of A fresh, whole-milk 'n sweet-cream food. Frozen sec onds before you eat it. Try DaibV DRIRV QUEEN A l Milk Product WEST MAIN and SOUTH CENTRAL the Dresent state of Oregon's fl nancial condition, described what effect two referendum and initi alive measures would have on state finances and explained sev eral proposed changes in the tax structure. The cist of the discussion was: Oreaon is in an enviable and rplativelv sound financial condi tion now but is on the brink of a far different situation, espe cially if a veterans bonus and increased state aid for schools are voted by the people in No vember; the tax base must be broadened to bring in more reve nue and tax loopholes must be led- ... u .. Bv running on a cushion Bunt up by high income tax revenues during the war, the state has not hnrf in collect oroocrty taxes in- 1B40. it was pointed out, But that situation will not last forever and the resumption of a state property tax will be speed on if the voters demand a bonus for veterans and increased aid for schools. Coils Exceed Revenues Each two years Oregon is now spending $24 million more than it receives in revenues. Repre sentative French explained that the two referendum bills would adH ahout S17 million to state expenses the first year of their operation, and would boost the millage rate by 12 mills. At first, he said, the cost would probably be paid out of income taxes, but that soon the expense would have to be met by the property tax. The total cost of the bonus measure in cluding interest would be $90 million, and the school aid pro gram would cost $12 billion the first year, jumping soon to $18 million a year. Added Burden A further burden on the state's existing revenues will come If the legislature's referred bill for old age assistance is not sustained by the voters in No vember. Mrs. Humphrey declar ed that if the bill is turned down, the Dunne bill, passed by a ref- a-9 I m. a M. a ? Be sere ife pure Q RtV I ... Three Veterans At Camp Now Use 'Talking Books' Camp White, May 17 Receipt of a talking book machine by Larry Ward, a member here, brings the number of these ma chines in use at the center to three. Ward's machine is one of two sent on loan by the Oregon state commission for the blind. The third machine is individu ally owned and has been in'use at Camp White for more than a year. Talking books on records are received regularly as a part of Camp White's library service to its members. They come as inter library loans from the library of congress through the Portland Library association. A variety of material is available, from the reading of the entire Bible to late mystery thrillers. Books Named The three members of the do miciliar) center now using these books are Andrew Pedcrsen, Herman Smuland and Ward. Each man lives in a private room so that he may enjoy his read ing without annoying others and without being disturbed by acti vity around him. Romance and adventure are popular among them as well as travel, humor, animal stories and popular sci ence. Some of the titles that have been received lately are "Beau Gest," "Of Human Bondage," "Names on the Land" and "Hell on Ice." Smuland often spends hours at a time with his reading rather than to break the continuity of a book. Pedcrsen has less time for reading because of his in terest in rugmaking. He reads when he can take time from his loom. Ward has just been put on the reading list and is look ing forward to enjoying many evenings with the books. Have Priority Veterans have priority over oilier persuns in me issuance Ol these machines, which may be either purchased outright from the American Foundation for the Blind or borrowed through a state commission from the li brary of congress. They are a particularly sensitive phono graph of which several types are now available. While the smallest machines can be used only for the reproduction of talking books, larger machines have both radio and commercial phonograph attachments. The talking books themselves 1 resemble phonograph records, on a series of which a full-length book is read aloud. The average book requires from 20 to 30 rec ords. The special skill of the readers selected for this work often conveys a richer apprecia tion of the book than is gained ordinarily from the printed' page. By the rules of the library ' of congress the books are not ' available to individuals equipped to read by sight. YEGGS GET FAIR NOTICE Jamestown, N. Y. U.R The Personal Finance company hopes that a notice posted on its safe will discourage prospective cracksmen. The notice reads: "Mr. Safecracker, you are wast-:' ing your time here. All our cash has been deposited in the Bank of Jamestown night de pository. Try there." Dead line on Classified Adl: 5:30 p.m for fallowing day: 10 a.m. Mon day, noon Saturday for Sunday an. ARMED FORCES DAY Open House V.F.W. Hall FRIDAY - SATURDAY & MILITARY (INFORMAL) BALL May 1 9-20 DANCING MEDFORD ARMORY Sat. May 20 9 p.m. tol a.m. Modern Dance Music Furnished by DOUG SAWTELLE and the SEXTETTE Awards donated by: Andy's Jewelry, Robinson Bros., Edgerton Motors, Pruitt's Music Center, Vern's Jewelry, Cullen Motors Auspices Marine Corps League Adm. $1 .00 per person, tax Incl, crendum vote in 1948, will go into effect obliging the state to make huge outlays for old age benefits and possibly depriving the state of some $'30 million in federal matching funds. Representative Sell explained a proposed measure that would deprive the stale of the right to levy a real property tax and force it to exist on revenues from income taxes The property tax, he suggested, should be left on the local level for the support of local unions of government. Other Taxes Proposed A proposal to increase reve nues by replacing the personal property tax with an all-inclusive tax on businesses was also suggested. The personal property tax. as now collected, is "riddled with loopholes" and allows innu merable and inequitable exemp tions, the committee said. A two per cent tax on net business in comes would raise about the same amount as is now being raised by the personal property tax, it was explained and would be spread out more equitably. Judge Day proposed the re moval of tax assessment and col lection functions of government from politics and placing them on a merit basis. Only in that way, he said, will the state tax commission bo. able to formulate long-range and effective tax pro grams that will not be jeopard ized by continually shifting po litical fortunes of assessors and sheriffs. Asks Public Interest The lively discussion was con cluded with an appeal by Sena tor Bclton for an increased pub lic interest in the vital fiscal problems cade by the state and for a greater awareness of the fact that taxes already represent 40 per cent of the entire assessed valuation of the state. The situ ation could grow worse unless the voters realize that revenues must be brought into a closer ! relation with expenditures. Sen ator Belton said. ' w j mm aaaaa a i m ti a. a i v si. r w Mmm ' mix a CSt is Republican leaders across the nation . . . say men and know and trust . women you has the ability ft A . awnrsn Senator W ed hones courage and the rugg warns i" Oregon hn - -ed more These are ever why ideal years-years ,ead than That critu it is so before. Senator ayne lilt i' Morse be A to Icons' . . leader n ,irtee re.ei w. un. MotSe - , . . senate v . " :.. member . . fluence mm- Pton" " .u;a can import"' Coast. ,he vital issues of senator w y , , member oi - ... mm- " . nfOltllD"" . ,tnllV today. .Wh can "!-- We5t , .) Services- " -Micv for deien- - reduction " rful lea-'"" He is "'".. wr.lf.re ana n nmcnt spenau.,- - PbW - to the . .te u . t annul" (the Oregon "d t d d been .r foreign """. has gne . Comm...-- ; , gen..--- oCupl Senate v-"1" c.tor No freshman - Sena,ot -c :.iiaent -- position o. ,he ejKn . .av. tlC " . rttS. in o( inHuen1-' COOfl . Oregon w rtspeci - Republic." .ppo'" ed tne ,niM in Morse or-- the ability . . . and here in Oregon CHARLES A. SPRAGUE, former Governor of Oregon "Forcei, mw forces, Ircmcndous forces are loose in the world today. To ignore them is lo inrite the whirlwind bearing complete destructidh to cherished ideas and ideals. The supreme undertaking is to harness these forces for man's uplift, and there are few men in the United States as well equipped for this job as Wayne Morse. Oregon Republicans should renominate Morse, with PRIDE as well as purpose." Prominent Portland Banker E. C SAMMONS, and Civic Leader "Senator Morse has demonstrated a dynamic leadership based noon l deep and realistic understanding of today's problems. He is neither mired down in the mistakes of the past nor a Tictim of the delusion that we must abandon our democratic for a socialistic form of gorernment. And, importantly, h has the moral and political courage that is desperately needed in Congress today." PHIL HITCHCOCK, Oregon State Senator "Senator Wayne Morse is one who understands the obligation of a Christian nation toward all the peoples of the world. 1 sincerely hope he will be re-elected." IRVIN MANN, Prominent Pendleton Rancher "Varnc Mors has gives us effective honest tnd able representation in the United States Senate. The Republican Party needs his continued service in the Senate." PAUL B. WALLACE, loding Busitwssnnn and Orchardist HSenator Wayne Morse fought effectively against a threatened military policy that the wst coast should he expendable in case of war. Oregon can ill afford to lose the prestige and influence ot his position on the Armed Services and other important committees of the Senate. THOMAS E. DEWEY "I want you, my good friends of Oregon, to know that I am deeply grateful for the fine job of campaigning Wayne Morse has been doing for the National ticket all over the country. He is a great friend and a mighty fine Senator." HAROLD E. STASSEN "Wayne Morse is an exceptionally able, courageous, forward looking Republican Senator. His loyal campaigning for Republican candidates has been very effective and very helpful." SEN. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG "I want to thank you for your relentless and consistent support for what I believe to be a sound foreign policy for our country. You have been a tower of strength in defense of indispensable cooperation with our anti-Communist allies and for the collective security which not only protects us but also sustains the hopes of free men for a free world." SEN. MARGARET CHASE SMITH 'Many Republican and independent voters in America give great heed to the Republicanism of Wayne Morse. The Republican Party is fortunate to have such a dynamic, forthright Republican spokesman representing it in the Senate of the United States." SEN. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR. "I feel that Senator Morse's public career typifies the spirit of reform, liberalism, idealism and regard for human rights which gave birth to the Republican Party and which is vital to Republican success in the future." SEN. EDWARD J. THYfc "As a member of the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee, I can assure the farmers of America that Wayne Morse is a Republican leader who thoroughly understands the relationship between stability in our agricultural economy and a sound national economy. His work in the Senate is a source of strength to the Republican Party." and similar statements acclaiming his leadership and ability from . . ; Sen. George D. Aiken John Sherman Cooper Sen. Harry Darby Sen. Forrest C Donncll Sen. Homer Ferguson Sen. Ralph E. Flanders Sen. Robert C Hendrickson Sen. Irving M. Ives Sut9rnt nadedurtni 04g camiwiro. Sen. William F. Knowland Rep. Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Sen. Leverett Saltonstall Sen. H. Alexander Smith Sen. Charles W. Tobcy Sen. Alexander Wiley and Philip Willkie Jackson County Committee For Wayne Morse For Senator KIR BL1I U ta t. ' ASHLAND Lewall , Aaer G. Hem.r Billings VVm. M. Bnggt Henry G. End.rs Htnry C. Gil.y Fr.d C. Hom.s B. n T. Lombard C. A. Pitt. Walr.r Redterd Donald M. Sp.nctr Phil H. Stanifcurv Thornton S. Wlliy MtDFORD Mn. A, W. Aya Mrs. C. Rtas. Bril.y Howard E. Buih A. S. Cumminl J. L. D.Armond Mn. 0. A. Edtn A. I. Eitomilltr Frank "Seorty' Fiirweathar Frank t. Farrtll Mark A. Goldy R.v. Meredith A. Groves Donald E. H.rricd Mrs. Paul Jinn.y Walter H. L.xrert. Don R. Newbury Mrs. Srtphan G. Nye Dr. R. W. Sla.ttr Euacn. E. ThorndiV. Mrs. Shelby M. Turtle Frank J. Van Dvk. Mrs. J. C. S. Wcillt CASCADE GORGE Harry H. Hart CENTRAL POINT Arnold Bohnert EAG.-f. POINT W, H. Young JACKSONVILLE Otto Hecktrt OLD r AGE ROAD A. S. V. Carp.nter Pf.!.Vi-AI.E Dr. Geo. B. Dean i'-MIX Bert Standi)!. Mrs. Thomas V. Will.am' PROSPECT E. A. Skcctert RCjS LANE Ross Kline Sf,ING STREET Orto J. Frohnmjycr T' LENT Alton Hart VALLEY VIEW Rodney Keating (Paid Adr.l
