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Show ) niinn ni mi - J sense of "increasing" not In its sense of "favorbegan In Prussia In 1891, with tax ing reform" rates ranging from less than one percent to four percent, within a few decades, however, the progressive tax spread to other countries, and tax rates skyrocketed to as high as 91 percent In the RICHARD A. VIGUERIE "flat" tax proposed by Treasury Donald Regan would strip away the deducBy The ed tions and exemptions that protect most Americans from ultra-hig- h taxes, and make it much easier for taxes In the future. No matter to raise Congress what they call the Regan plan, it ain't tax reform. As the great economist Milton Friedman ponts out, the simplest tax would have two lines: 1) What was your income last year? 2) Send it In." A tax to a Walter like that appeal may, "simple" that Is, to members of Mondale or a Bob Dole the Washington establishment regardless of party. But people who work for a living know Instinctively that a tax Increase now would doom the recovery. It would throw people out of work, reducing government revenue and increasing expenditures and causing explosive growth in the deficit. The American people are clamoring for real tax reform, that Is, for a genuine simplification of the current tax system so that they don't have to spend $G0 billion a year to hire people to fill out their returns, and so that they don't have to, worry about an honest mistake costing them a fortune or landing them In jail. Any simplificatlor plan, though, must ensure that taxes will go DOW , not up, and that's the problem with the Regan plai. It would cut the number of tax brackets from 16 to three. It would cut the highest rate from 50 percent to 35 percent. It would reduce corporate rates from 46 percent to 40 percent. So far so good. But it would also eliminate deductions such as state and local taxes, charitable contributions below two percent of adjusted income, and mortgage interest for houses other than the taxpayer's main residence. Fringe benefits like employer -- paid health insurance premiums and employer contributions to pension funds would be Included as income. And businesses would no longer receive the tax writeoffs for new equipment that enabled them to modernize, increase productivity and hire new workers. Secretary Regan claims that the average taxpayer would pay less under his plan, and there is no reason to doubt him, other than the fact that the predictions of the "experts" at the Treasury Department are usually about as accurate as predictions made by flipping a coin. Even if one believes the "experts" it is clear that the Regan plan would put the American taxpayer In the position, of depending more than ever on the good intentions of members of Congress. A little history lesson is in order. The progressive income tax -- - "progressive" in Its United States and 97.5 percent In Britain. In the U.S. Abraham Lincoln imposed a (nonprogressive) Income tax to finance the War Between the States, but the Supreme Court wisely struck it down. In 1913, tax -- hungry politicians amended the Constitution to reverse the court's decision, el tax was Imposed; a one percent tax and a on income between $3,000 and $20,000 and a seven percent tax on Income over $20,000. Once the principle of "progressivlty" Is established, the sky's the limit. Only five years after the tax was adopted, the rates had risen to a minimum six percent and a maximum of 77 percent? The rich were paying much higher taxes although the creation of new tax loopholes eventually eased their burden -- - but working people were the real victims of the tax increases. In 1920 the Income tax affected only the richest 12 percent of the adult population. By 1940, the richest 24 percent paid Income taxes. The figure Increased to 57 percent In 1950 and 67 percent In 1960. The Income tax, Intended to hit only the wealthiest Americans, now hits four out of five. Instead of the Treasury Department's complicated tax scheme, how about a tax that Is simple, fair, and low? Congressman Mark Slljander (R --Michigan) and Senator Don Nlckles(R -- Oklahoma) have proposed a ten percent flat tax with a $2,000 exemption per family member, retaining the deductions that affect middle -- income Americans. It would cut taxes on workers and eliminate loopholes available only to a few. It would establish a ten percent rate, anala-goto the Biblical tithe, that would be far easier to maintain than a three -- tier system such as Regan proposes. Once the principle of "tithing" paying one -tenth, is established, it would be more difficult for Congress to hike taxes. Under the Regan plan, working people would lose many of their deductions and exclusions. The Secretary says that would be more than offset by a cut In tax rates, but he is wrong: Congress would simply wait till the coast is clear and then raise the rates right back up to where they were originally. The burden on the average American would be greater than ever before, and the Secsetary would be proven correct In his one-ticharacterization of the flat-ta- x concept: "a snare and a delusion". two-lev- Foedbock American Sheet music and books but I have difficulties, because I can't get western currency. I should be most grateful if I could in any way get with your help a few dollars If possible complimentary for instance in letter or to number of my account: BankPKO-S- Dear Red, Enclosed is my check to renew my subscription for the Beaver County News. We all wish you a very happy New Year. Joe Garcia Family A LUBLIN 333724. I hope you'll forgive me the Dear Editor: Well there gess another year, news and as always we wait for the It's great week. each Milford from to know what is happening there. And most important the articles about old friends and my family members still there. Have a great holiday Irene Gerken trouble. With Kindest Regards Your Sincerely, Zdzislaw Szymajda ' EDITOR'S NOTE: While we would like to help this Individual get sheet m usic and books, we cannot advise our readers to send money to his bank account. We hope that those who wish to comply, should send only sheet music or books to Mr. 20-6- Szymajda. "Red" Dear Direction: that I beg to apply you with a troublesome request. I would be interested in your beneI do apologize to Dear Red, Utah's first International OlymThe pic event is a reality. 1985 International Winter Special volent help, because I study music and I would like to obtain some X Utah nrannnnD 84751 f jy, yZZJT usps POSTM5TfR: Send address changes to County P.O. Uox )i;h, Milford, Utah fir7bl, Telephone: SUBSCRIPTION RATES ELSEWHERE COPY DEADLINES EDITOR AND Entered as second clars matter weekly in the Milford Post Office. PER YEAR NtWA PER YEAR MONDAY NOON holidays fait on the first (hre days forward n full working day wtitn Exrept oi73- - 4000 News IN ADVANCE $10.00 $15.00 IN UTAH of to the wek Saturday when noon. N.E. PUBLISHER NEWS . . til deadline): will move "RED" 387-26- MINERSVILLE 386- PAROWAN SAN 177-35- RUST SNAKE I CO VALLEY .. VALLEY ADAMSVILLEGREENVILLE BEAVER plcdg for which madeline davis - 2TO SPORtS S iltonainf fv Hip it infill, on rum 387- - 2616 '"wilma Davis" liz zaleski barbara mayer roberta conde bessie edwards MEL NEWS term. It's one of the career ladder extended contact days, and a committee meeting will be held for career ladder projects this sum- mer. SCHEDULES SIGNUP PERIOD FOR AGRICULTURE V. 'UU'r?Ut-J- - 4 Beaver County News 44 P A 0SB3RN hp nd ihn pHiHir tii,iiif for all. Jd Thursday, Jan. 17, 1985 Page 2 FEBRUARY 1 February 1, 1985 is the deadline to apply for Community Arts Development Grants, Challange Grants and Technical Assistance Grants. The Council offers funding in these categories twice each year: applicants must match at least 100 of their request in cash. Representatives of nonprofit organizations desiring a opy of the guidelines nray contact grants Grants Officer Sherry Wadding-haat the Council's office, 617 East South Temple in Salt Lake City, telephone Community Arts Development Grants are available to assist any incorporated nonprofit organization with arts projects aimed at serving the community in wheih they are located. The Council will match requests to a maxiState funding mum of $3,000. in this category Is generally awarded to first -- time applicants for new projects. Applications submitted February 1, 1985 should be for projects to begin May 1 and completed prior to December 3, 1985. Challenge Grants in amounts to $2,500 are available to Community Arts Councils 3 only. The 'Cnanengetirat:cate-- J 1 gory Is a special suppbVtiser" developed through the Council's Community State Partnership Program. The grants are designed to encourage local arts councils to develop alternate sources of funding for programming. Challenge grant monies may be utilized for arts projects, programming or capital expenditures benefitting the community. Challange Grants are awarded on a d, match basis only. Applications submitted February 1, 1985 are for projects scheduled to begin after May 1, 1985 and completed prior to December 31, 1985. m 533-589- 5. semi-annual- cash-on-han- two-to-o- ly ne For additional information contact the Utah Arts Council at 533-589- 5. here's more about: INTEGRAL VISTAS greatly inhibit the economic deand the expansion of tourist facilities, such as roads and hotels. Canyonlands National Park, which is relatively undeveloped at this point, could not be developed in the future because additional roads could not be constructed out to the park." Nlelson also says that other affected projects would Include the proposed potash, developments ne'fc'Stftronlands Airport north and' massive proposed of :M85t coal developments in south entral Utah. Mr. Nlelson has vowed to fight implementation of such regulations during the upcoming session of Congress, and although he may be outnumbered by eastern congressmen who view most of rural Utah as their occasional pristine playground, dont count him out. I had the privilege for a few years, of watching him in action and working with him as one of my colleagues in the Utah legislature. He is dogged. He is persuasive. And he always does his home -work. Facing an issue, such as this on a national level, it's nice to have a man of Howard's capabilities working for his constituents, and not a national constituency. velopment 52R2RSH2! Mobile Resorts POOLS Arizona Park (Near Quartzsite) Hawaii Park (Near Kona) SHOPPING P Specials g Fre-openin- Good Thru Only $70.00 a month on a 2 year prepaid lease $90.00 a month on a 1 year prepaid lease $115.00 a month on a month to month basis For a 45' x 70' space (larger sizes available) MEDICAL Mobile Resorts O ARIZONA S70.00 a month J90 00 a month 115.00 a month (For D Check 900 E. Karen, WHETHER f. PLAYGROUND MOVIES Total Refund II Not Satisfied After Staying Up To One Month 100 BONUS: Free Microwave On All 2 Year Y0URST0J(EEP Thanh y.ou Leases YOUJTAr OH NOT Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 737 0822 HAWAII on a 2 year prepaid lease $1,680.00 on a 1 year prepaid lease $1,080 00 on a month to month basis 45' n 70' sptce) Amt Enclosed Money Order name ADDRESS CITY louj idbode (JousinG Available for Senior Citizens OR OVER SINGLES OR COUPLES This is a government subsidized rental payment depending on your income. ONLY 2 LEFT I wish to thank trie friendly people of Milford for all the support and kindness exStatended me while I was employed at the tion Restaurant. May you always walk in the Right across the street from the new IGA Store EQUAL H0US1NQ Sun! JbuJk JaMont OPPORTUNITY J The following weather informa tion is provided by the National Weather Service compliments of the Milford Weather Station. 31 37 .11 Jan. 8 38 23 .02 Jan. 9 22 0 35 Jan. 10 33 19 T Jan. 11 14 0 29 Jan. 12 30 6 0 Jan. 13 4 34 0 Jan. 14 Precipitation last year to date was 3.34 inches. This year to date 3.32 inches. 62 WILSON . MILFORD IN MOTION Beaver County youngsters will be out of school on Friday, January 18th as the teachers will be Involved In assessment program day. The purpose Is to allow teachers to prepare grades for the seme -ster, and plan work for the next for Agricultural Applications Conservation Program practices In Beaver County may be filed to from to to at the local and to office of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ,.. (ASCS) located at 190 N. 100 E. "f iis ' Beaver, Utah. .Franklin Keith Dalton, County Executive Director, Olympic Games will be in Salt says requests for cost -- sharing asLake City and Park City March sistance should be made during 24-2- 9, 1985. Eight hundred menthese periods. tally retarded athletes from all ASCS encourages farmers to over the world will come to Utah correct their most critical conto compete in alpine skiing, cross servation problems and, where country skiing, speed skating and needed, share the cost of Instalfigure skating. ling the practices with farmers. Belgium, Canada, France, Ger"We have an obligation to protect many, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, soil and water resources for the Mexico, Norway, Poland, the Unbenefit of farmers and the pubited Kingdom, all 50 states lic, and the ACP endeavors to and a number of UJS. territories meet this obligation." Cost share will send delegates to compete requests will be evaluated as to in these Games, which promise the loss of soil andor water, to focus national and international and the amount that can be saved attention on these athletes and our by performing the practice which state for that week. has been requested. Priorities In addition to competing is will be established and cost -- share sports events, athletes will be funds approved on practices which treated to celebrity entertainment will obtain the most conservation and stage performances, gala refor the dollars sent. "We have ception, and magnificent opening 4a responsibility to accomplsh this nd closing ceremonies which will goal and the sign -- up periods will include a Park City welcome allow us to do this. 'torchlight parade. All of the and splendor of the hisassuming courage. I have enclosed toric Olympics will come to Utah a list of athletes and coaches who will represent Utah at the Inas a part of the 1985 International ternational Games. Utah media Winter Special Olympics Games. can play an important part in Although many of these athletes have been training for four years, this event by covering not only or more to compete In these the Games themselves, but also Games, competition itself is not giving exposure to Utah's athletes, the sole focus of Special Olymcoaches and volunteers from now until March. pics. The opportunity for these Perhaps the best way for the media to become acSpecial Olympians to make quainted with what will be hapfriends, attend a country swing pening in March wouJd be to cover dance, and share their gifts and the Utah WlnterGames January skills with others is just as im6 -- 9th, which will be used as a portant as the development of physical skills. dry run for the Internationals. Your support will help make Mrs. Shriver expressed the true the 1985 International Winter Spespirit of Special Olympics in her cial Olympics Games a success address to the athletes at the InGames in ternational Summer for these special athletes and for "Your Utah. Baton Rouge in 1983: not in found be will greatest prize Sincerely, headlines or In record books but Kathy Gaskill in your minds and hearts, In the love of your parents and teachers A subcription to the and in the pride of every citizen of every nation who treasures your valor in competition and your victory In life." The citizens of Utah will have is the k. a unique opportunity not only to 2 and with state their share people Best Bargain in Townl these athletes, but to share in A A A A. JrV the athletes gifts of joy and un- - CORRESPONDENTS BEAVER DUE pag-gent- ry Zdzislaw Szymajda ul. Jana Sawy 75102 LUBLIN, Poland t Milford, l-xcay- q DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Friday ASCS ARTS COMMUNITY Kids out of school on us ed Publiihed J3TCWCE tax, another trap Flat Secretary iVKk&JWI WHEN WE WERE Contact Mark or Karen Nelson Milford Haven Managers |