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Show Two THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, Thursday, August 14, 1958 THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN ' Published Every Thursday at American Fork, Utah ' by the ALPINE PtfBLISHING CO. .-Entered as Second Class Matter, at the Postoffice at v American Fork, Utah, under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rate $3.50 Per Year Town Agog Over Tax on Commodes .. ,' The National Association of Manufacturers Is noted for its continuing studies in the field of taxation. Here, reports the NAM, is one of the most unusual tax stories to Come under its austere scrutiny. According to newspapers in want to save steps ? - ill V the area, a tax on commodes is causing a commotion in Lake City, South Carolina. Residents say 50 cents a bowl is too much. The tax of 50 cents for each commode in a home and 25 cents for each addltional.com' mode was imposed at the first of the year to help finance a new sewer system. One housewife, whose home has three commodes, complained that the $1 tax she pays each month is particularly unfair in her case. "We don't use but one." she said. Another taxpayer argued that he pays 75 cents a month for two commodes which are used by only four persons. "There's only one toilet in the house across the street and it's used by 10 people." he pointed out.. "Yes, out would you swap with those 10 people?" countered a clerk, "Doesn't that extra quarter beat standing in line?" Councilman ueorge Thorny said the commode' tax Is gaining acceptance and some homeowners homeown-ers have even called in to report they have more than one commode. com-mode. "They're just bragging,' observed a cynic. No analysis of the Lake City tax was available from the NAM. Enjoy the convenience of a basement telephone. Costs only pennies a day. Easy to order. Just call our business office. f modern homes have bandy phones in cflfot Mountain Sfofos Wephono Hospital Notes Patients receiving treatment at the American Fork Hospital during the past week Included Charlotte Ann Wilkin, Cynthia Jean Wilkin, Brad Reld Wilkin, Elwyn Peck, Daniel Ray Bishop, Ann Fox, Phyllis Egan, Clyde B. Nelson, Karma Rae Anderson, Alice Maurine Beck, Marilyn Ka wakami, Linda Manning, Herman Her-man Loeffler, Steven Howes, Vivian Bennett and Harriet Bar-ratt, Bar-ratt, American Fork. Out of town patients were Dee Barton Draper, Alonzo Frank Smith, Shauna Walker, Gregory Curtis, Jennie Turner, Glen S. Shields, Etta Gillman, Ray Sweat, DeVerl Clark and Eugene Atkinson, Pleasant Grove; Udene Cooper, Lehi; Jack Smith, Provo Back-log From ' (J!itizen News Columns . TEN YEARS AGO Fifteen turkeys of the John W. Pulley flock were killed by a lightning bolt about 9 p.m. during dur-ing the last Thursday night storm. The birds, ready for marketing mar-keting In two weeks, . averaged about 15 pounds each. The loss Is estimated at $125. ilK J, American Fork's postoffice is continually going forward under Postmaster Grant Ingersoll. This week the office put into effecq scholarships to 20,000 students SCHOOL, BILL. . .The House this week approved an omnibus federal aid for education bill after deleting what to my mind was its most objectionable feature feat-ure a provision granting federal Family fun gets a lift... from a low-cost auto loan Your family can motor with new pride and pleasure in a new car purchased with a low-cost auto loan from us. With "cash in hand" from such a loan, you can value-shop the whole market; get- the best possible deal on any make or model. Monthly payments will be arranged to suit YOUR convenience. Come in soon and get all the facts and figures. ' 0 Peoples State Bank OF AMERICAN FORK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation All deposits insured to $10,000 Taxes (icy to survival To survive, Utah's mines must compete with mint In other states. 'And costs govern th ability to compete. All Amor lean mines pay about the same for wages and supplies. But taxes, which aro equally Important costs, vary from state to state. If our mines are burdened with excessive taxes, they can't compete. And Utah will lota fobs, tax income and the chance to attract money to develop new mining ventures.. the third full time city carrier route and started a two hour daily auxiliary route, it was learned from Postmaster Inger soll The queen's contest continues to hold the spotlight in Steel Day celebration preparations. During the week Miss Miriam Humphries Jumped to the lead with Louise Beck, Jane Mllhaupt, Mary Peck, Marilyn Brown and Connie Prltchett and several others not far behind. Other contestants are Mary Ann Wanlass, Jean-ine Jean-ine Winter, Melissa Hansen, Esther Johnson, Kay Halstrom and Betty Jean Gerber. TWENTY YEARS AGO Work on the American Fork exhibit in the Utah County Fair, to be held September 15, 16 and 17, at PrOvo, was launched this week with appointment of the exhibit committee by the city council. Committee members include Mrs. David Cahn, chairman, Mrs. James Tattersall, Mrs. LeRoy Hampshire, Mrs. Harold Magleby and Afton Steiner. t Fire Chief Walter Devey and three local firemen and their wives attended the annual convention con-vention of Utah State Firemen's association last week. American Fork was honored by the election elec-tion of Mrs. Irving L. Pratt as president of the State auxiliary for- the--coming year. She was advanced from -the position of vice president. Miss Edna Ashby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ashby, will sing from Saltair over station KSL, Saturday afternoon at 8:30, in the Search for Talent contest. Ballots will be found in the Deseret News for persons wish ing to vote for the popular local singer. THIRTY YEARS AGO The Lions Club of American Fork are sponsoring a vaudeville next Saturday night, August 18, in the Cameo Theatre to be run in conjunction with the popular drama "The Actress" featuring Norma Shearer. Axel Bloomquist, well known local painter and decorator, com pleted another of the many building signs he has been paint ing for the various business houses, not only in this city but the surrounding towns the past week. The Bonneville Lumber Co. boasts the new sign finished this week. t A large pile of wood in the yard at the John Jacklin residence resi-dence was almost completely burned Friday, August 3. Due to the quick run by the Fire Department Depart-ment and the fine service of the fire boys the flames were quickly quick-ly extinguished and only small damage done. A heavy wind carried ashes and sparks from piles of burning rubbish to the wood pile. Stainless Steels To be called "stainless," a steel must contain at least 11 per cent chromium. The addition addi-tion of a minimum of 8 per cent nickel improves the resistance of stainless steels to corrosion and heat, and increases their' strength and toughness. In fact, the most popular type of stainless stain-less steel contains 18 per cent chromium and 8 per cent nickel. in scientific and mathematics fields. On the face of it, a law, setting up scholarships for outstanding out-standing students would appear to be popular, especially in an election year. However,- I am convinced that such legislation is un-American in principle in that it sets up a special privileged privileg-ed class and grants the members of this class special advantages which must be paid for by all of us through taxes. NOT FAilt. ; Jn opposing this measure, I told other members of Congress that it was unfair to take the taxes of a wage earner, struggling to provide the bare necessities for .his family, and spend this money so that another an-other person will be spared the task of working his way through college. Who are. we to say. , . 1 how can we be sure, that ourj national defense will best be served by granting subsidies to science" students? If such a program had been ins effect during dur-ing the early part of this century, such men as the Wright brothers, Edison and Henry Ford could not have qualified. Yet it was the contributions of men like them that made this nation rich and powerful. WRONG MEDICINE. . In my opinion, federal scholarships is not the prescription needed to remedy our educational ills. Our bright children are not being deprived of an education because they can't afford it. Our nation to a greater extent than any other in the world makes educational educa-tional opportunity available to all of its people. If there is any major weakness it is that we don't demand enough of our students at all grade levels. An expensive, selective, tax -supported scholarship program does not correct this defect. FINAL VEKSlON. . As the bill finally passed, Its major feature was the setting up of federal loan funds to help finance col lege educations. These loans must be repaid with interest by the student within 10'years after he graduates. ' The interest rate Is high enough to return all the Local Items Visiting this week in American Fork are former residents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hatch and three children Ellis, Wendell and Lu Ann of Mesa, Arizona. They are visiting at the home of Mrs Hatch's parents, Mr. and Mrs, John A. Green, and with other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Green Mr. and Mrs. Vivien E. Foutin and two children. Gary and Kathleen of American Fork, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hatch and three children. Ellis. Wendell and LuAnn, Mesa, Arizona, attended the Twitchell family reunion in Salt Lake City Sunday. Marriage! Nothing else de mands so much from a man! Ibsen HALSTROM MOTORS 598 E. State Road Solid Comfort While You Work Built especially for the man who is on his feet more than 8 hours a day. 'Lightweight - 'Cushion Crepe Sole. $12.45 . EDDY'S $11.45 CO costs to the government. While I still question whether such a program- is needed private loan funds for this purpose go begging beg-ging each year this provision certainly is less objectionable than direct scholarship grants. ERA'S END: . During the past few years, there has been mounting criticism about the way the military was utilizing fish and wildlife resources on their Installations. ''Each commander com-mander his own game warden" was the watchword. Many bases became priivate hunting preserves pre-serves for the big brass. I successfully suc-cessfully co-sponsored legislation legisla-tion to correct this situation and it passed. This week the military mili-tary took action. All base commanders com-manders were ordered, to -obey state fish and game laws and Insofar as security will permit-to permit-to open their bases to all legally licensed civilian fishermen and hunters. I am rather oroud of the results of my bill. sabre to TOOELE COUNTY f '. . land of new industry and , ' ghost towns of the past IM H i ft' The allure of bygone days clings to Tooele County memories of days when the Oquirrh Mountains and their -rich stores of mineral wealth supported such wealthy towns as Ophir and Mercur, now known,, only to those interested In ghost towns. Today Tooele County is one of the state's most important industrial centers, with ore reduction and smelting operations, salt plants, and huge installations installa-tions of the federal government Dugway Proving Grounds, Tooele Ordnance Depot, and Deseret . 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