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
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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-
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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
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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
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