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WednMdtT' April I, 1931 Friday Set as Goal for Senate Committee Decision on Income Tax Measure X fOAMOK) MAR, TMBUHE Changes Expected To Help Solve Revenue Problem By BILL FORCE United Press Correspondent Salem (U.R) Friday of this week has been set as the goal for th Senate Taxation committee to reach a decision on how it will revise, amend, or rewrite the income tax bill sent from the House last week. Sen. Rudie Wilhelm, Portland Republican, left no doubt at a hearing on the income tax meas ure last night that changes would be made in it. At the close of the two hour meeting he summed up the committee's early thinking on the revenue problem with the statement that "we will assume a need by the state of $35,000,000 and then will try to reach that amount by equitable adjustment in the vehicle sent us by the House." Wilhelm said the House Taxa tion committee made no pretense that its tax program was any thing but a stop-gap program to balance the budget for the 1955 3957 biennium and that it actu ally would create new problems for the 1957 legislature. Problem in 1957 There was feeling among the Senate committee members that a permanent and long range so lution should be reached this year, but Wilhelm pointed out that the Senate is not permitted to originate revenue measures. It must accept or reject what the House has given it adding any amendment it feels necessary. The legislature could return In 1957 to find itself faced with a $20,000,000 deficit, assuming no new increases in state operat ing expenses. Wilhelm said. Still an unknown factor in the complex money picture ii the building program. Sen. John Hounsell, Hood River Republi can, chairman of the building subcommittee in the Joint Ways and Means committee, said last night that he believed the pro gram would require more mon ey than the $10,000,000 estimat ed by the House Taxation com mittee. He said his subcommittee should complete its work by the nd of the week. Bond Issue Proposed The board of control has asked Sot more than $10,000,000 for its "must" building alone and the State Board of Higher Education has requested more than $7,000,- 000 for new building. Hounsell urged the committee to consider proposing a building bond issue to be presented to the voters at a special election that is being mentioned more and more fre quently in the legislative halls. The House Taxation commit tee has assumed a $3,000,000 underestimate in the anticipated revenue on the part of the State Tax commission. Commissioner Ray $mith told the Senate com mittee last night that there was no ground for that assumption. He said the state's tax experts could see no reason for changing the original estimates which were adjusted upwards by the House committee. Sen. Howard Belton, Canby Republican, co-chairman of the ways and means committee, urg ed Wilhelm's committee to ac cept the tax commission's fig ures rather than, the House estimates. Chinese CSed Slackening off Formosa Propaganda Watched Washington (U.R) The United States and its allies are giving closest attention to signs that the Chinese Communists have slackened their propaganda campaign in support of their threatened "liberation" of For mosa, it was disclosed today. Red broadcasts aimed at the Chinese people were said to be stressing less threatening themes. There is evidence, for exam ple, that Formosa propaganda fed the Chinese has dropped from a peak of 20 per cent of broadcasts last November-December to about five per cent today. This reduction in Formosa propaganda has prompted inter est in Washington, London, New Delhi and other capitals on the prospects of reducing tension in the Formosa Straits area. To date, however, diplomats said behind-the-scenes efforts by Britain and India had not pro duced any paralleling soft tone in Red China's "tough attitude" against Formosa-offshore island truce moves. Red China, informants said, still rebuffs truce overtures by Battle for Air Control Expected To Precede Any Chinese Assault Taipei, Formosa (U.R) Au thoritative Nationalist Chin, e sources said today the Red Chi nese have the "capability'' to at tack Matsu or Quemoy isjands immediately. But the Informants said they are confident a battle for air supremacy over the For mosa Strait will precede any major Communist assault. The sources said they felt that a Communist military campaign against Formosa and its off shore island outposts will not be a sudden allout attack but rather a gradual buildup of mili tary pressure. In background interviews with high ranking authorities, the United Press was told: . 1. The Communists will even tually attempt to take the off shore islands by force, probably moving against Matsu first. Theories that Moscow will re strain the Red Chinese are "ab solutely wrong." 2. The Communists have had forces i position to attack Que moy for some time. They are now rapidly building un forces Zion Lutherans Set Holy Week Services Zion Lutheran church, Fourth st. and Oakdale, ave., will ob serve Holy week with services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday evenings. The Holy Thursday service at 8 p.m. will be for the reception of new members into the con gregation, and for the order of public confession preparatory to the Holy communion. The title of Pastor G. H. Hillerman's ser mon will be, "In Christ's Pres ence." The choir under the di rection of Oscar Bjorlie will sing, "Jesu, Word of God In carnate," by Mozart All members and friends of the congregation are invited to participate. MURDER CHARGED Pasco, Wash. (U.R) Charges of first degree murder and first degree assault were filed yester day against Richard Petersen, 16, who shot and killed a policeman and , wounded his father and grandfather in a wild shooting spree late Friday afternoon. Use Mail Tribune Want Ads PH. 2-9070 IF NO ANSWER PH. 2-9661 Pear Blossom Parade Entries Due Before April 21; Rules Told Two weeks remain in which entries can be made in the Pear Blossom festival parade, April 23, festival committee members reminded residants today. Plans for the parade call for the largest possible number of entries, they said, and for small, simple, and inexpensive but col orful floats. Parade rules are that floats may not be self-powered. They may.be mounted on youngsters' wagons or similar vehicles. No pets larger than a St. Bernard dog can be entered, and all pets must be controlled by leash, harness or cage. The parade competition Is lim- Selling Techniques Said Contributing To U.S. Prosperity Techniques of sales promotion have kept pace with America's fast inceasing standard of liv ing and have been important contributors to making U. S. ec onomic level, five times higher than Europe and ten times that of Asia, according to Dr. Newel H. Commish, Eugene, consultant in management, selling and buy buying, in an address Tuesday before the Medford Rotary club. Dr. Commish, who has serv ed on the faculties of several universities and colleges, includ ing California, Utah, Pittsburgh, Oregon and Oregon State, spoke at a luncheon meeting at the Jackson hotel. He will conduct a series of lectures in sales pro motion for Medford firms. Describes Changes The evolution of selling meth ods, from the days when ancient man made a living by spearing fish and trapping game, was out lined by the speaker. As man's economic welfare improved, he said, the science of selling was developed and expanded, cov ering advertising, display, dem onstration and salesmanship and today, salesmanship is project ed into every phase of life. There still remains the great weakness of inadequate train ing of those who deal with the consuming public. Dr. Commish pointed out. Surveys indicate that the effectiveness of sales personnel can be increased from 100 to 600 per cent through pro per schooling in modern selling techniques, he said. Clifford J. Hanson, Rotary program chairman, introduced the speaker. TAKES UP REINS New York (U.R) Frank H. Bartholomew today became president and general manager o! the United Press. His election, announced last Dec. 10, was ef fective today, the 20th anniver sary in the presidency of his pre decessor, Hugh Baillie, who ad vanced to chairman of the board. ited to youngsters 12 years of age or younger. There is no entry fee. Deadline April 21 Application blanks for par ade entries may be obtained at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and must be submit ted to the chamber on or before Thursday, April 21. There will be five divisions: commercial floats; organization al floats, individual floats, cos tumed walking groups, and veh icle decoration. The winning float in each of the first three divisions will receive a prize of $25. Second and third prizes are $15 and $10. There will also be grand sweep stakes awards for "best of par ade" floats, with $50 for the best design, $50 for best theme portrayal and originality and $50 for best comic float. Cost Small Since the cost of floats Is nominal (a sample was con struced recently by Herb Ellis of the fire department at a cost of $1.98), it is hoped that many will be entered. Twelve entrants for queen of the festival have been accepted, the chamber office reported this morning. Voting on the contest ants will start next week. All are 6 years of age or under. Klamath Prisoner Ends Hunger Strike Klamath Falls (U.R) James Quinton Anderson, recent ly convicted of second degree murder, breakfasted hearitly on hotcakes today, ending a 43-hour hunger strike. Anderson, 31- year- old Kla math Indian held at the Klam ath county jail here pending an appeal to the State Supreme Court, had gone without food since noon Monday because he was unable to communicate with his 19- year- old wife, Marcia, serving a 60-day sentence for drunkeness. - " , Sheriff Murray Britton said the prisoner's hunger strike was in protest to a trustee's refusal to carry notes to Anderson's wife. The sheriff said Anderson had no comment when he broke his self-enforced fast. "He was hung ry," he said. About 75 per cent of all the natural deaths in the U.S. are caused by heart and blood dis eases and cancer. Dead line for Sunday Claaaified is at noon Saturday. 0 & RADIO REPAIR "We Service All Makes" AUTHORIZED RCA VICTOR SERVICE SAVINGS Invested By April II Earn Dividends from APRIL I Current Hate 3 Per Annum P LOAN ASSOCIATION 126 E. Main Medford "Where You Are Paid To Save" around Matsu. 3. The Nationalists at present hold absolute air and naval supremacy in the Formosa Strait. This was not the case at Tachen and Nanchi which the Nationalists abandoned earlier this year. 4. The offshore islands are valuable as a block to Com munist coastal shipping and as radar warning points. Once the Communists clear Quemoy and Matsu they will be able to move "entire field armies" into posi tion opposite Formosa at will, it was claimed. 5. The Reds are expected to repeat the strategy which forced the Nationalists from Tachen and Nanchi. That was a gradual buildup of superior forces, gain ing of air superiority and the eventual isolation of the islands. blaming the United States and Nationalist China for tensions. Britain and India were said to be regarded by the Beds as United States "stooges" because of their truce efforts. Authorities are not convinced they know why the Chinese Red regime is talking less to the Chi nese people about Formosa these days. There are several ideas, in cluding: 1. The Reds may have discov ered that any hopes they had of using the Formosa crisis as a spur to homefront activity has boomeranged. Negative reactions may have developed over war fears. 2. Formosa drum beating may be dropping in advance of this month's big Afro-Asian confer ence in Indonesia. The Chinese j Reds may be trying to get wider support for their anti-American j policies. 3. Britain and India may have had some success in quieting the Red propaganda campaign on Formosa. If so, the Reds may be a little easier to deal with later. Dead line for Sunday Classified Is at noon Saturday. SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES Old Historic Church Jacksonville, Or. Across from Museum At 11 o'Cloek A.M. Sunday school at 9:43 FLEEING TO ENGLAND because his homeland is "becoming more and more a Soviet colony,'" Czech diplomat Richard Sed lecek, his wife, Helena, and their 5-year-old son seek political asylum. He was assigned to Lebanon and Syria. (International) Conserve Moisture! Mulch' With Sawdust During the Month of April We Will Deliver Suitable Fresh-Cut Sawdust for Mulching o AT SAVING PRICES o STOP AT OUR OFFICE ON McAN DREWS AND SUMMIT FOR SPECIAL QUANTITY PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS TimberProl-Sts Company MEDFORD ORCOON wa can hiw this "Rib Boast only at y0 -" Is Every Cut of Beef Safeway TSAT y or one reason as on" PROPER AGING is reason No. 1 why yooTl find your best meat value at Safeway! For example: Each rib roast you buy at Safeway is aged so yon taste its full natural tenderness and flavor. To assure you properly aged meat, Safeway built in this area a million dollar Central Meat Plant. Here Safeway meats are held in air-conditioned aging rooms, at controlled temperatures, the exact number of days required to develop peak goodness. can CLOSE-TRIMMED, TOO! Each rib roast you buy at Safeway is trimmed (trimmed before weighing, so you save money) to give you more tender center-portion roast meat Sketch here shows you rib roast as Safeway sells it with the end section of short ribs removed (these are sold separately at a lower price per pound) ...and the heavy chine bone removed (this bone is replaced by a lightweight layer of fat which seals in meat juices). Safeway meat trimming means better eating and better value! ...AND TOP GRADES ONLY! Each rib roast you buy at Safeway is from U.S. Government top grades of beef (actually, only meat of the top grades is improved by aging!). This tender, juicy meat is packed in sterilized boxes at our Central Meat Plant and delivered to Safeway stores by refrigerated trucks. At Safeway meat counters and at our self-service meat sections, you get the same quality! doit Safety Guarantees :rWaf S ibCofs
