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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 6, 1985 Government Not Robin Hood Says Hersh Ipaktchian A local businessman and area representative of the Utah Res- taurant Association says the proposed reduction of the maximum contribution for unemployment compensation will penalize smaller firms and force them to pick up the tab for the building industry, the Internal Revenue Service and other season employers. SAYING the legislation would result in higher consumer prices. Hersh Ipaktchian, of Layton, a member of the UKA Board of than his neighbor who buys a $2,000 used car. The issue in this case is the same." The restauranteur said the present system charging a firm a rate based on the prior years unemployment claims is "the fairest system yet devised in that those who use the system also must pay for it." The current plan was supported by the URA in its passage three years ago. Now we have special interest groups try ing to redistribute the money again." he said. Directors, said. "Government . ftTR lINff PI,AYPIIfC should not play the role of Robin Hood in taking monies from those companies not impacting the unemployment fund and redistribute it to those who do. The purchaser of a $35,000 Mercedes Benz should obviously pay a higher sales tax Competing in Tuesdays regional orchestra solo and ensem- ble festival competition at Box Elder High School were Lay- ton High School's Robert Topper, left, on viola; Lecsha Gibby, violin; Michele Washburn, cello and Amy Kimball and Tammy Redford, both on viola. THE LEGISLATION in Senate sponsored by Sen. Jack would reBangerter duce the maximum employer contribution from K percent to 5.4 percent of wages, forcing other firms to pay an estimated 50 percent Bill 36 more to make up the difference Those companies with little oi no turnover in then workforce would subsidize those seasonal em ployeis-- - the majority of them ithe consti uction industry w l- less than 10 percent C the state's linns. " I his is special iriteiest legi-l- , tion at its worst," said Mr. Ip. mi chiam "The movement for com-vative government points tow.i. individuals and companies tali, responsibility for their own actin'--and paying their lair share. Ilus. companies who impact the unen ploymcnt system the most shoul.i also pas the most." . MR. IBAKTCHIAN said the .i lional Association of Electric, Conti actors is a the legislation imtt .1 une supporter ol pi yj til m i mjt im IS cn O This Valentine's Day Strawberry Shot ti ake. ; Care Bears" atulZiggy" are going to school! publics invited to Clearfield High Schools at play Feb. "Cheaper by the Dozen three-ac- t The 13-1- CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN" 6 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium for a bargain $1 price. Directed by Norman Maxfield and assisted by Brenda Brown, it will be staged in a theater-in-th- e round seating. Others involved include: Craig Browne, stage manager; Cherrie Bambrough, Colby Batchelor, Nick Blakeley, Kenny Debbrecht, Marlen Drake, Mitch Hardman, Owen Jacobs, Troy Whittier. Shane Williams and Patty Wolling, set construction: Willie I Orchard, properties and Loralyn Staples, house L fCB THANK YOU THANK YOU fttf-- KKS (MR SK2 flftft 2TB &99c ISfll Kr.l THANKYC MARION WILLEY AND SON FORD CELEBRATES OUR Koo s0 ANNIVERSARY WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED THE BEST YEAR IN OUR HISTORY, ..AND TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION TO OUR MANY VALUED CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS WE ARE HAVING A DM WEEDC-ILODURING Z.5 THE WEEK OF FEB. 8TH-16T- H KI is m WE WILL OFFER ANY NEW CAR OR TRUCK IN OUR HUGE INVENTORY AT OVER FACTORY INVOICE. THAT'S RIGHT! NO GIMMICKS HYPE-- NO NO DOWN PRICES. NUMEROUS FINANCE PLANS INCLUDING A SENSATIONAL MODEL USED CARS AND TRUCKS. COME AND SEE CHOCOLATE OR COFFEE. IF US JUST DURING DOWN-TO-EART- H PLAN THIS SPECIAL WEEK. ON NEW AND HAVE A HOT YOU'RE REALLY LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL WILLEY DEAL WE PROMISE YOU DISAPPOINTED! Ask about our 35th Anniversary parts and service coupon special Marion Willey and Son Ford 1 1800 South Main, Bountiful 292-443- Except selected four wheel drive automatics and diesels 3 HONEST LATE CUP OF WONT BE via.' |