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Show Rate of Taxes Must Be Cut "With every year of the depression," says the New York Herald-Tribun"the weakness of the federal tax structure becomes more apparent. Individual incomes for 1931 show a falling off of 23 per cent from the figures of the year before. But of far greater significance is the fact that the reve nue derived from them decreased 49 per cent. Here in a nutshell is the answer to the whole demagogic philosophy which would support the government by the politically convenient method of 'soak- '.ng the rich'." And yet, in spite of the record and the results of the tax law enacted last year, some of our statesmen still seems to be of the opinion that the way to balance the budget is through an increase in the income tax rate3, both in the low brackets and in the high ones. But it is coming to be generally realized everywhere that the tional budget will never be balanced by "soaking the rich." In the first place there are not nearly so many rich as there were a few years ago and this is true of corporations as well as individuals. The great corporations cannot be made to pay taxes on their profits if they have no profits. And when dividends are cut off the incomes of the individuals everywhere are affected. It makes no difference how high the rate is. If the business or the individual is not making money he cannot pay the tax. A tax rate might be made as high as 90 per cent of the earnings, but if there are no earnings of what good is the rate? Evidently the means to balance the budget must come from some direction other than that of con- The Journal offers its advertisers as complete s circulation thru this district as It Is possible to A circulation which is always reliable. K e, stantly mounting income tax rates which only put an additional burden on production effort. Fortunately it is becoming more and more apparent to people everywhere that one way to balance the budget is to cut down its requirements. In other words, the less of the public money which Is spent the less which will iiave to be raised to balance the budget. This is true, of course, of the state and local budgets as well as the national budget. People everywhere are becoming cognizant of this fact, and that is the reason we are hearing more and more about the reduction of public expenditures. The legislatures of most of the states meet early in the year 1933 and it is to be hoped and believed that they will pay attention to this public demand for lessened expenditure anU lower taxes. The stage is all set now for a return to economy and efficiency in government. It is to be urged everywhere that the taxpayers see to it that such programs of economy are set up and carried out. The tax burden which has to take care of expenditures which were planned for during days of prosperity, is now the biggest barrier against the return of ity. If we are to get back to normal we will have to have normal expenditures and a normal tax rate once more. This is true of the federal and the 48 state governments and it is equally true of every community in the land, no matter how large or small it may be. Utah now apparently is giving serious thought to economy of its government, and we hope the word rings true. Other states will do well to lop off expenditures until their budgets are balanced. Then will we approach normalcy. VOLUME XXII Helper, Carbon County, Utah, Thursday, January 19, 1933 NO. 32 ASSESSMENT COSTS RFC FUNDS Hyde Chosen HOW TOUGH IS TOUGH? All the statistics, data and other formidable terms we TO BE CUT 20 PCT AVAILABLE As f can amass apparently tell the same story that this the Leader what roughest, have the toughest depression (or panic, you) SHOULD Odd Fellows DEPUTIES ever known. It so tough has country PLETE WORK IN NEXT COM- SLATED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE COUNTY'S MAKE-WORPLAN COT fOfc ABOOT SIX WEEKS Because of the revaluation work which was taken up and completed last year, deputy assessors now at work are expected to complete their canvass within six weeks, with a salary saving to Carbon county which County Assessor Silas Rowley has estimated at 20 per cent of previous years. Deputy assessors have been at work now for over a week and the colection of personal taxes is progressing nicely. The mill assessment rate for the various communities has been fixed as follows: 57.8 Scofield 54.8 Wellington The Odd Fellows and Utahna Ftebekah lodge held a joint social in the K. of P. hall Friday evening observing the birthday of Thomas Wildey, founder of the Order of Odd Fellows. The following program was presented: Trumpet solo by Robert Bart-le- tt Vocal duet by Mrs. Henry Hall and Miss Elizabeth Paterson. Vocal selection by Don McGoni-ga- l. Talk on the history of Thomas Wildey by Henry Hall, from which we quote: "Thomas Wildey, the most beloved Odd Fellow our fraternity has ever known, was born in London, England, Jan. 15, 1782. He was born of humble parents and came to America while yet a young man. He followed the trade of a mechanic, or coach-sprin- g maker, and was regarded as a skilled workman in his craft. "Thomas Wildey was clean in his living, fine in his thinking, a Christian gentleman and in every way a devoted citizen in this, his devoted country. He and four other fine Odd Fellows formed the first lodge at Seven Stars Inn, Baltimore, Md., more than 100 years ago, and from that beginning has come our great fraternity. The ideals of these five men were very high and no doubt each and all of them had a longing to io something good for men in the world. The others have been most forgotten, but Wildey has lived in all the hearts of the Odd Fellows. His life and work affords a great example of one man caring a)xut the welfare of others. He gave much time and effort to firmly plant the order in this American country and every Odd Fellow should turn back to him for in spiration and find there a perfect example of a true and genuine Odd Fellow. He loved men, helped the weak and gave inspiration to those about him. His name should avmear above all others when we think of the millions who have been members of all the Independent Orders of Odd Fellows in many lands thruout the past century." Card games, dancing and refreshments were enjoyed by a large attendance. BUY HOME AT WEDDING LICENSES During the past week, licenses to wed have been issued from the office of County Clerk Elizabeth Hadley as follows: Cloie E. Peterson, Sunnyside; Viola Atwood, Elmo. Clifford Warren, Price; Maude Johnson, Price. John S. Petrakis, Bingham Canyon; Helen Foundoulia, of Spring Canyon. OF THEfA 'jTp W - J Af -- Price 47.8 41.8 29.8 29.3 28.8 27.8 Helper Castle Gate Sunnyside Hiawatha County at large The county at large includes all districts lying outside the areas of incorporated towns and villages. AT BUY HOME WILLIAM ROSS IS NAMED AS SECRETARY O F HELPER Carbon county last week receivCILAM3ER OF COMMERCE ed $5000 from the governor's RFC relief board, with the understandAt an organization meeting of ing that a total of $40,000 would be given this county during Janu- the board of directors of the Helary and February for the local per chamber of commerce held in make-wor- k program, according to the council chambers Sunday afCounty Commissioner Dr. C. R. ternoon, B. H. Hyde was reelected Fahring, who was a member of as president of the Helper chamthe committee representing this ber of commerce for the ensuing community who waited upon the year. Mr. Hyde's efforts to bring the governor Saturday last. The other two members of the committee local civic organization to the fore were O. K. Clay and C. W, Empey during its first year of existence of Price. were praised and it was unaniRFC Supervisors Named mously decided that his familiarThe board of county commis- ity with the work accomplished sioners last week named a new would enable him to head the orcommittee which will supervise ganization for another year in a the expenditure and distribution still more effective manner. Henry H. Jones was named as of RFC funds in the county make-worvice president, William White was comrelief. of The program mittee is comprised of O. W. Clay, selected as second vice president,r. secretary-treasureCarl W. Empey and W. E. Fleet- and William Ross as McKinnon Bob Arch and wood, Members of the new board of Ferguson of Price; Mayor F. R. directors are Mrs. E. H. Thomas, Porter, Robert Nilson and George B. F. R. Porter, J. Vieta, Mayor Stap-leWilliam of Helper; Spratling of Castle Gate, Walter Knox Dr. Joe Dalpiaz, William White, S. P. Colton, Atty. Joe Bosone,. Henry of Columbia, J. E. Holmes of Silas Rowley of Spring Glen, H. Jones, DeLos E. Brandon, and President B. H. Hyde. and T. F. Beard of Wellington. Chairmen for major committees The board of county commiswere named: Membership and fiC. Commissioner advises sioners, R. Fahring, will with nance, M. W. Ross; roads, railR. Porter; Glen D. Reese, Mrs. L. J. Lloyd, roads and stages, F. and Mrs. Elmer Wahlstrom, who publicity and tourists, DeLos E. are the only persons on the relief Brandon; industries and transporboard who are authorized to re- tation, B. J. Vieta; civic and social activities, Mrs. E. H. Thomas; ceive Red Cross relief supplies. legislation, taxes and insurance, BUY AT HOME Henry H. Jones; retail trade, Dr. J. Dalpiaz; charities, S. P. Colton; legal matters, J. Bosone; reception of visiting delegations, W. White. k y Ro-lap- Beer Measures Are a Muddle While Washington, Jan. 18. the Collier bill legalizes beer at 3.2 per cent by content or 4 per cent by volume, it also protects the dry states against the importation of beverages of such alcoholic specifications. In the opinion of the drys this is an important provision. They point to 33 states within which 3.2 beer cannot be sold lawfully. Fifteen of these states, they say, have prohibition written in their constitutions; 19 have prohibition in their bylaws or stat- PARISH SOCIAL TO BE HELD utes. Fifteen states have no genIN HELPER AT LIBERTY HALL JANUARY 26 eral statutory provisions against beer or other intoxicating beverThe Carbon council of Knights ages, they point out, but county local option privileges do prevail of Columbus concluded with gratid in about of these fifteen fying results the drive for new states. members which has been conductThe drys, while admitting the ed thruout the country by the Suabsurdity of defining 3.2 beer as preme Council Knights of Colum in one clause of bus. Every council and state offithe Collier bill and in another pro- cer were required to obtain one viding against shipment of 3.2 new member in one week, beginbeer into dry states because it is ning January 8 and closing on the intoxicating by implication, see 15th. some hope of preventing nationDue to the fact that B. J. Vieta wide sale of beer under the repeal and the Rev. William A. Ruel each of the Volstead act pending su- are state officers, in addition to preme, court action. holding office in the Carbon counThe wets hold that a majority cil, two extra members were proof the states are destined to make cured, making a total of 16 outshort work in repealing their standing candidates for memberlaws. The drys claim ship. that if the supreme court does not At the regular meeting held on uphold the Collier act they will be Sunday afternoon, reports were able to prevent the repeal of the made on the activities for 1932. 18th amendment by holding at First Degree February 5 least 13 states in the dry column. are being comArrangements The fight, they say, has just be- pleted for the first degree initiagun. tory work to be done February 5, BUY AT HOME at which time John C. Dwyer, be present to as Mrs. Anna Van Natta and her state deputy, will sist the local council in conducting Joe received brother, Parrish, An enterword this week of the death of the degree services. the follow will tainment meeting. their father in Presidio, Texas. The monthly Catholic parish social at the Notre Dame school last Wednesday evening, which was sponsored by the local council, proved to be the most delightful and successful one of the season. A similar affair will be held by the organization in Helper Janu- Columbus Knights Add Members In Drive one-thir- iff IH Y t (tsu ie MM M. -- rf A j Uf 'kVfK der direction of the commission. The total outlay on these five structures was SO PRtMCUOtV OVE 0O ARE RGHT OP THE FW3T TttM MKV.E SPRING IH "THt UHCU 0? AHt) tASAPPEAtt. ONTtD STME4 AM OfFlCM. TWO NUKS A UEY4 HAS T& A j j j WAP bit IHin Eighteen Tons of Red Cross Flour For Distribution thousand pounds of Thirty-fiv- e flour this week were delivered to the Red Cross headquarters in Price, according to Father William Ruel of Price, county chairman of the local Red Cross organization. Because of danger of injury to merchants thru careless distribution of this flour, Father Ruel advises it will be issued only in cases of proven need, and then only on an order signed by Glen D. Reese, in charge of RFC relief, Mrs.. L. J. Lloyd, or Mrs. Elmer Wahlstrom. The Red Cross chapter also received underwear, sweaters and other made-u- p garments to a value of approximately $500. At a meeting of the board of county commissioners and Red Cross workers Monday evening, the manner of distribution by the Red Cross was explained. Mrs. B. W. Dalton, chairman of the Red Cross production committee, will supervise distribution of the Red Cross relief goods and the books and records will be checked each month. In addition to the flour and clothing received this week, Father Ruel advises the Red Cross has on hand 5000 yards of cotton materials. Every effort will be made to assist those in need, and any know- ing of families requiring Red Cross assistance who are not receiving same will confer a favor on the Red Cross chapter by so cal But let's at the beginning of this business. The latest report available, one that gets right down to the bottom of things and puts our depression in words and figures where they can be understood by the worst depression kicker in the land, has been issued by R. G. Dun & Co., one of those concerns which keeps its eye on the business pulse as does a physician on that of his patient. They sum up our depression in the following terse paragraph: "Commercial failures for the year 1932 reached the high record for all time in both number and amount but even that high record consisted of less than 2 per cent of the mercantile concerns in the United States." Less than 2 per cent! Why, back in Washington, intelligent United States senators and congressmen are putting up a fight to secure a law permitting 3V2 per cent beer, and we cry that the percentage isn't enough. More than 98 per cent of the mercantile establishments of the nation still are in business after three years of the vvrost depression the world has ever known. That doesn't sound to terribly tough, does it? And if Einstein hadn't developed his theory of relativity, a theory which tells us an object is neither small nor large, has no greatness until it is compared with some other object, we wouldn't know how bad our present depression is. True, there has been more lost in this depression than ever before, but then, the public had more to lose this time. Things aren't so good; but they could be a lot worse! get Logan Named Heavy Snow Covers Land State Band Center this Logan, Jan. 18. The band and orchestra contest to be held in Logan on April 20, 21 and 22, has received national recognition as the official contest for the state of Utah, according to word just received by Professor N. Wr. Christiansen, chairman of the contest, from A. R. McAllister, president of the National School Band association. This decision was reached by the executive board of the association at their clinic which closed Saturday at the University of Illinois. 4 The contest is sponsored by the Logan chamber of commerce and the Utah State Agricultural college and it brings to Logan musical organizations from the high schools of all parts of Utah as well as other nearby states.. Its authorization as the official Utah state contest will make it necessary for bands who intend competing in the national contest to first enter the state contest at Logan. Professor McAllister, who has served for a number of years as president of the National School Band association, will be remembered as the conductor of the band clinic at the col- lege during the 1932 summer session. His work with the band, the members of which were selected from high schools of the intermountain section, was of high caliber. He praised band organizations of this district highly. He band will again direct the this coming summer. Preparations for the contest in April are well under way, according to Professor Christiansen. The committees for all phases of the work have been announced and it is planned to make it even better than last year's contest. all-sta- te all-sta- te BOY AT SUCCESS SALE HOM- E- A $290,792.19, and it was determined that $681,596.68 of that amount, or 74.02 per cent, remained in the state. Extending the same proportion to the total state building program of $1,450,-00- 0 in round numbers, Mr. Brown calculated that $1,073,000 of the amou-- .t icmained in the state. This, he ecntonded, amounted to a sulrlnntial unemployment relief much :.iore dsirable than an equal n mount rpent as charity or as a dv'. . Highway Patrol Is Right on Job A severe snow storm settled over section of the state Sunday evening about 6:30 and with intermitten fall was still snowing Thursday, with an accumulation on the level varying between 10 and 12 inches. The storm is not believed to have been general, as reports from Grand Junction Wednesday were to the effect that snow still was light there. Under the supervision of Commissioner August Litizzette, men and scrapers were at work all day Wednesday clearing Main street of snow by loading it on trucks and hauling it away. BUY HOME AT BOSONES REMOVING TO SALT LAKE CITY Attorney Joe Bosone of Helper this week advises The Journal he and his wife Attorney Reva Been Bosone, are moving into Salt Lake City where they will make their future home and engage in the practice of law. During their several years residence in this community, Mr. and Mrs. Bosone have made a host of friends in the social and business world and will be greatly missed by all. BUY HOME AT ILA INGRAM TAKES OVER HELPER BEAUTY PARLORS Ila Ingram, beauty operator, in this issue of The Journal announces she has taken over the management of the Helper beauty parlors, opening under the new management with several attractive special offerings. Ila Ingram will be remembered by many friends as having previously been connected with this work in Helper. BUY HOMC AT VERNON HUNTER BUYS ELECTRIC CO. BUSINESS SUCCESS Vernon Hunter this week purchThe anniversary sale held at the ased the stock and fixtures of the Success markets in Helper and Eastern Utah Electric .company in Price Saturday last, was a popular Helper, and now is open for busi- event with housewives, according to John Gerandas and Charles Bertolino, in charge of the two Carbon county stores. BUY AT HOME Criminal Court representatives. Plates will be available from the office of County Assessor Silas In state Salt Lake, Jan. 18. Rowley in Carbon county from Four criminal cases were set for building programs, $3 out of every February 1 to March 1. Assessor in remains $4 expenditure at Price this week, three Utah, trial 3500 between advises that and one was dropped were it has been determined by R. K. Rowley passed and and 4000 cars are for the assessed in Carbonregistered Brown, superintendent each from the calendar at the opening county state building commission. session of district court Monday. Mr. Brown had independent stu- year. Settings also were made in two BUY AT HOMC dies made of the destination of law and motion matters and apmoney spent by the state on five proximately 35 civil cases. different buildings constructed unJoe Kochevar, charged with sec- I oow'. them nlOWMS HOME Now Available State Monies Stay at Home ZJf AT License Plates SfWi wA m 26. BUY The program at the parish social consisted of the following: them. Song, "We Are the Boys of the notifying BUY AT HOME K. of C," by choir boys. Harmonica selections by Pete Bottino. Reading, "Cremation of Sam McGee," by William Harris. Cornet duet by Victor and Dom-eni- c Bonaccl. Utah's 1933 license plates for BUY AT HOME automobiles, consisting of a black background and white figures now are available to motorists and may be secured from the state license bureau in Salt Lake City thru lo- Lj 4 fJLifl feJ) ARE ( for. INDUS! Rl f V purposes useo 10 55 is K Honor Birth Of Founder is $40,000 ary MINED ARE 0EV)ELR.V-- f a C-o- ODD BUT TRUE DIMAONDS PRICE FIVE CENTS Cases Are Set ond degree burglary, for his alleged participation in the theft of automobile accessories from C. H. In addition to the local enforce- Rigby at Spring Glen several ment of traffic regulations by months ago, pleaded not guilty Arthur Heavener, the state has and has had his hearing set for 10 put a second officer, L. L. Fryer, a. m., January 27. on the highway between Carbon Joe Grako entered a plea of not Lake and Salt City. county points guilty of failure to provide, and Officer Fryer will patrol this will be given a hearing at 2 p. m., highway watching for truck driv- January SO. John Shnranian will ers who hold to the center of the be tried on a petty larcency plaint road and hog the right of way, January 31 at 10 a. m. Mike speeding, improper loading of all charged with assault with trucks and all other violations of intent to kill Gust Gramatakis the motor code. will be tried January 30 at 10 a.m. ness, dealing in electrical supplies and specializing in electrical and radio repair work. While the business is being established, he is being assisted in the store by his father, John F. Hunter. Mr. Hunter's announcement of ownership appears elsewhere in this issue of The Journal. BUY AT HOME M. I. A. FROG RAM The Helper M. I. A. met Tuesday evening in the railroad chapel at which time an interesting program was presented. A shadow pretension of an operation in a hospital was enacted by Richard Childs. A reading was given by Laurence Cox, and a reading by Laura Davis. B. H. Hyde introduced Henry H. Jones as the principal speaker of the evening, his topic being In the West Indies." Mr. Jones saw service in Haiti during 1919 with the first provisional brigade of the United States marines, serving as radio inspector and supervising construction of the radio station at Port Au Voodooism is practiced Prince. extensively in the West Indies. "Voo-doois- BUY AT No charge for items Phone 21. m MOMF. printing news |