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Show Watch slippery roads This last few days we have been showered with some well needed rain. But along with the good comes some bad - and recently its been in the form of several accidents, probably most of them unnecessary. Local police report that drivers usually dont adjust easily to (afferent driving conditions and that most of these accidents were caused because drivers didnt take into consideration the changing condition of the roads. Slippery, wet highways should receive more concentration from drivers, yet we see many of them speeding down the roads as if there wasnt anything different than the usual dry conditions. Because it wont be much longer before we may be faced with another driving hazard we ask that drivers put a little more effort into driving under existing conditions. When the roads are wet or slippery, icy or its time to slow down. Tne bad conditions make it harder to stop quickly, thus resulting in more accidents. If you follow the police reports, you can just about pick out the days when theres been a big change in the weather. Drive carefully and according to road conditions. Lets make this fall and winter safer on our highways. -- Ton D8nfflDft(oij,DrD Various tax and expenditure limitation proposals now being considered in Utaji could trim state and local taxes by as much as $192 million a year. This was the conclusion of Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The Foundation study analyzed the three major tax limitation proposals now under consideration in Utah. It pointed out that these proposals probably will be brought before the 1979 Utah Legislature for consideration. Some of ()IfDS the plans might even be submitted to the voters in i960 for decision. One proposal patterned after the successful proposition 13 initiative in California would limit property taxes in Utah to 1 per cent of an artificially defined market value. This plan would reduce Utah property taxes by approximately $84 million. Because the proposed initiative would understate true market value by 36 per cent, the 1 per cent limit actually Your Man would equate to 0.64 per cent of actual market value on the average. Among individual counties, the limit could be as low as 0.28 per cent in Sanpete County and as high as 0.95 per cent in Juab County. According to the Foundation, some legal authorities have raised questions regarding the constitutionality of Utahs proposition 13 plan. Thus, even if the initiative is eventually approved either by legislative or voter action, it could be later overturned by a court decision. Since the California proposition 13 initiative amended the constitution of that state, the constitutional questions there are less obvious than they are in Utah. The Utah State Constitution, however, cannot be amended by voter initiative. Foundation analysts indicate that the proposition 13 plan for Utah would tend to perpetuate existing property tax system of inequities and create some new ones. A two-tiproperty taxation would be established where property which had not changed ownership recently would be assessed the taxed at a lower rate than properties which recently changed hands. Another proposal by a group called the Utah Tax Limitation Committee seeks to limit taxes and spending in Utah through a constitutional amendment. Under this plan, increases in appropriations and in property taxes would be limited to changes in per capita income and population. If the Tax Limitation Committee proposal had gone into effect ten years ago (1965), state and local revenue (excluding Federal aid) in Utah during 1975-7-6 would have been $192 million, or 20 per cent below the amount actually 6 realized for that year. Over the decade, the cumulative reductions resulting from the proposal would have totaled $812 million. The plan also would have limited property tax increases, especially during the past three or four years. To meet the growing demand for tax reduction, the Governor submitted his own tax limitation plan. It contained the following elements: 1. An overall property tax limit of 1 per cent based on true market value. 2. Reductions in 1978-7- 9 spending levels amounting to $15 million. 3. Maintaining state support of Utahs public school program at 75 per cent of the overall cost. 4. Extending the property tax circuit breaker program to all families in Utah with incomes below $20,000. The Foundation study points out that while the Governors program would make some sweeping changes in Utah state and local finances, it would be the most moderate of the various limitation plans suggested. It would introduce an income redistritution element in the property tax for households with income levels below $20,000 per year. Some individuals and many local units,however, would not even be affected by the plan. The program would necessitate state expenditure savings of $15 million to finance the expanded million to circuit breaker program plus an added $20-2finance the full 75 per cent of public school costs. er In Washington! Senator Orrin G. Hatch By U.S. American history records a clear picture of the disposition of U.S. citizens against unnecessary or unwarranted taxation. In 1767 Parliament imposed the Townshed Acts which placed duties on imports from England. agreements were signed immediately by several colonists in what later became known as the Boston Massacre. As a result of this fierce rejection, the British repealed the Townshed Acts, with the exception of the Tea Tax. In 1773 the colonists had had enough of that tax, too. They threw a shipload of tea into Boston Harbor ,n what was called the Boston Tea Party. In fact, such problems served as the catalyst for the American Revolu- of Independence: "He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance." The involvement of proposed new taxation has literally stopped action on a energy bill,' while at the same time $10 billion has been spent to create the new Energy Department. Congress, while symbolically cutting individual and corporate income taxes, has increased Social Security taxes, to levels that could destroy business and free enterprise. EPA, OSHA, BLM, HUD, and officers from a thousand other agencies seem to be harassing our citizens. In order to survive, many now scorn productivity and growth because it will mean' more regulations from a government that seems unresponsive and incapable of tion Non-impo- rt much-neede- d tion. After more than 200 years, tax revolt is still part of the American system, and there seems to be a rebirth of "Tea Party" thinking across the nation. Americans see "big government" conjuring up solutions to problems from faraway Washington, and they are fed up with increased taxation which seems to foster governmental waste, extravagance, and inefficiency. It is as if the Congress were once again preparing to vote on the Townshend human feelings. The people are resonding to this with the attitudes they inherited from their forefathers in Boston with tax revolt. They are casting their votes non-existe- nt , imi iu people who have for g their are replacing of a new with breed representatives colonists who are again out to stop King George and his Parliament. a They are intent on federal government that works for - them instead of k . ifg- 5 or records Acts and King George was in the White House. Hard to believe? Then ponder the language of the Declara- - 1966-197- School and Home aoainst them. f mw mm High school juniors and seniors who have college in mind should also have some dates in mind. Seniors who plan to attend a Western college will want to take the American College Testing Program (ACT) test. They may register for the first test of the school year (Oct. 21) Until Sept. 22. Other ACT tests will be given Dec. 9, Feb. 10, Apr. 7 and June 23. High school counselors can provide the student with the time and dates of these tests. Fee for the ACT test is $7.50. Students planning to attend Stanford or an Eastern college will want to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This test will be administered Oct. 18 or 22, and the school counselor can provide Information on the specific date. Other SAT tests are scheduled in November, December, January, March, May and June. Coat of the SAT test is $8. : "Theres no way to cram for these tests, says one Utah counselor. However, a lot of Information has been published with samples of the kinds of questions used. They give students an idea of what to expect. The tests contain questions on math, sciences, social studies and English. The counselor said it may be Important for seniors to take the first test offered this year if theyre interested in winning scholarships. Early results of' the test may be required by the agencies that award the scholarships. Juniors should be interested in these tests, too. A Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, which is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, will be offered to junior students in October. nils test will prepare juniors for taking the college entrance tests during their senior year. It is also necessary to take that test to be considered in the National Merit Scholarship program. (A counselor said students dont understand that this is a requirement students.) - These tests require time. They cost money. They may be inconvenient. But theyre necessary for college-boun-d students. ' 1 lnJe Do More With Less PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SEPT. 20, 1978 Center Cut Orest for Hsmburgsrs SUPER DUDGEIt Tender Beef Rump Roast SO,0 200-LM-ib- Ant. t. --w Supar Burgar S04b. WholaCu FryarT S4k. Canter Park Staoki 1 84b. lawk Chap 184bt. Baal 8lb I8-IFura Fork SomoQe 30-U- DAYS - MM SAME A$ CASH ON ORDERS OVER (f 239 $100.00 J everyday low prices. We have MORS ' high quality , meat for LESS money. SLICED Rag. $1.39 (5-L- Thu Sun Chronicle and CleerfleM Courier ore publlihed weekly el Bey, Uteh. MM 8. 1900 W. Moiling eddrew, 9.0. Box 307, toy, Uteh 84087, 8 or Sett Lake Telephone 0G:3 mm and photograph. I or fhvnday' par "on ka la (ha mm offka Mara MeMey a I yj. HOvm may ba Included without thorpe. ailkar All rc:o -- wr crn-7P.- , oSTToT f M. Blew Menu Mrs, Bonnie Otehle Janet imeHay Fat Setter WtlCSStVt THOUGHT TO U&IT ANY ITEM I Meatf . 1 ' Else FeSmor ..... Adams..... r trade AM i., SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 Clearfield Auto Salvage reported two juveniles were in the yard unauthorized. One boy was apprehended, while the other one got away. Michelle Nabor, 1699 N. 350 W., Sunset, reported her car was hit at Clearfield High while parked. The unknown other vehicle left the scene. Photographs were taken by police officials in an investigation of child abuse. Myron Mabey reported finding little kids playing with some cosmetics and a purse near his yard. The items were placed into evidence at the police station. Twelve Clearfield High students were reported AWOL (absent without leave) and returned to the school. Jeff Worthen, 14, 550 E. 400 S., was transported to the - hospital following an autopedestrian accident : SEPTEMBER 8, 1978 Two abandoned vehicles were impounded. Nine warrants have been issued for various persons for failure to appear in the Clearfield City Court. A Remington shotgun was found in the street and later claimed by its owner, who showed proof of purchase. An intrusion alarm at Renie Bros. Texaco was accidentally set off by an employee. Ronald Holt, 1283 W. 1700 S., Syracuse, reported $150 damage to his vehicle. The car had been parked at North Davis Junior High and had been scraped down one side. SEPTEMBER 9, 1978 Steven Drakos, 31, 16 S. 2nd E., Kaysvilie, was charged with driving under the influence. Officers investigated a family fight complaint. A missing person report from Garden Homes Training Center was settled when the person was located and returned. Two boys were reported AWOL from the Job Corps. In answering a complaint, the responding officer explained to the animal's owner that it must be licensed and secured. Officers assisted at Wasatch Elementary when Connie Steggal, 9, fell from some playground equipment and broke her arm. She was transported to St. Benedicts Hospital. . Roger Gross, 546 E. 450 S., reported someone took his 69 Buick for a test drive and hadnt returned with the car. An intrusion alarm was sounded at Crown Billards. Responding officers from the building secure. Steven Brad Hardy, 30, 1146 W. 1350 S., was arrested for public intoxication. A misdemeanor citation was issued and he was released to a Mend. Linda Thomj?son, 442 S. State, reported leaving her purse in a parked car and finding it missing when she returned. She reported about $130 cash and $200-25- 0 in food stamps besides miscellaneous personal papers. SEPTEMBER 10. 1978 Officers investigated two family fights. Three juveniles were found trespassing in an empty trailer at Harmony Park. They were released to their parents. A girl from the Job Corps was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication and taken to Moweda. Officers are investigating a case of child abuse. Medical assistance was given at Pul turns Pond when Kevin Mosley, Job Corps, reported problems with a bleeding ulcer. He was transported to Davis North Medical Center. ' '4r 7?7 ( Sonior Citizens Comor plrruiato tip to ra fer Ct. IH3. Uysutre taUrcstsl, - , WvJ ,J -- . Jt. J " i.8twf Tfc Sf1 " ( JA1 , f t , , ' . A : , ' i , , i - I thirty 8 Zr tiTiiir out -- j M h 7 v,j ; t , f .7 lrlcfyn l ira to trir4 : y r ra tzi .l I cr Ti t 8:ttajQ.bln. I ' - r ' ,V'i t vf , , . 'I We have .Stuff CerfMpendanW toy IDS Church end toy Newt, VIHglnie Wurttrirt, 8284848; Sunset 10$ Church end Sunset News, ..T-n- lit Hemmon, 8259474; Woshlngton Terrace Hews, 7. In Tuytar, 7)14074; Rlvurdolu Newt, Hslen Merlin. h ju A Owner Publluher Puhllcher Advertising Mgr, Chronicle Ulter Courier Miter Sports MRoe J, Howard Stable WITHCOU7C1 p. Sheriffs Office. akan to agr aMlca ar Mhndtfed by yea. LIMIT) , 3 September 5, 1978 Doug Braadbent, 661 Maple, reported several 8 track tapes, a tape holder and speakers removed from his vehicle. Loss estimated at $50. Officers are investigating a case of child abuse in which a was placed boy was beaten by his stepfather. The in a foster home. Leo Samora, 43, 114 S. State, was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the Davis County Sheriffs Office. A girl was arrested for aggravated assault in an incident at the Job Corps and transported to Moweda. Charles Ray Liggins, 18, Job Corps, pleaded guilty to assault charges and was sentenced to 20 days and a $40 fine. 13 days were suspended on informal probation with 7 days suspended on payment of fine. Ronnie Lovings, 20, Job Corps, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and taken to the Davis County . SSO-281- 3. 839-188- C Clearfield Police Report SEPTEMBER ll, 1878 Officers were investigating a case of an ungovernable juvenile. The girl had reportedly taken the family car several days ago and not returned. Two girls were reported mtesing by their parents. The girls were later found in a friends camper. London Durham, 21, was arrested fay Weber County on public intoxication and it was found Clearfield City had a warrant for failure to appear on the suspect. He was transported to the Davis County Sheriffs Office. k OUR FAMOUS WE DO MORE WITH LISSSSI With LESS money! WE DO MORS than your grocery store s meat counter. We always hove a live butcher to give We freezer you MORE personalized service. wrap your order at no extra charge. We have STAFF STAFF ......OJB03 T vir-i- r Ia I a'Srtio.., .sjd00 ALL ORDERS ARE WRAPPED FOR FREEZING - 90 Steaks ...... ib. no eor ib.O MAPI. T-Do- n U r Pork Spcro Ribs Club & fl fiO oo : French Style ciiaccam 8 Lb. Se, 'I04.IS. $nC9 U ft Rib Stocks Artulnr j Mt Auut. Steak 34-l- Lb. TenderB Juicy ASSORTED MEAT B. 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