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Show I THE SALT LAKE TIMES ... FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1959 Page Three Utah One of Six To Adopt Withholding Tax Utah was one of six states to adopt withholding of income taxes from residents in 1959, ac-cording to a report just released by Utah Foundation, the tax private research organization. The Foundation also observes that since several state legislatures are still in session, there is the possibility that additional states may impose a withholding tax before the end of the year. The Foundation study shows that there are 18 states plus the District of Columbia which now have general withholding laws for collecting personal income taxes. Included in this group are the new states of Alaska and Hawaii. In addition, state income taxes are withheld from non-residents or in special circum-stances in five of the other states. Ten states have personal income tax laws but no withholding systems. Foundation analysts note that the spread of the pay as you go method of tax collections among the states has been one of the most significant developments in income tax administration dur-ing the postwar period. At the end of World War II, the Federal government was the only unit having a general withholding law for the collection of indi-vidual income taxes. i . Utah Attorney Backs Moss TV Legislation A prominent Richfield attor-ney, Tex R. Olsen, has urged a subcommittee of the Senate com-mittee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to report favorably the Moss Bill to amend the Com-munications Act. Mr. Olsen spoke for the Utah Television Repeater-Associatio- n which has members in 19 of the state's 29 counties. He was in- -, troduced by Senator Frank Moss of Utah, whose bill is one of several on which the committee is holding extensive hearings. Mr. Olsen's testimony particu-larly stressed the importance to his state of very high frequency repeater equipment (VHF boost-ers.) In his prepared statement, he-mad- e the point that in Utah ap-proximately "80 per cent of the geographical area of the state" is served by repeater units, and thta sparse population in these area makes provision of TV bervice "impossible by any other method." He referred to previous action of the Federal Communications Commission in outlawing "boost-ers" because of alleged interfer-ence with other communications as unjustified. Asserting that surveys on in-terference had been conducted in every county in which the association has membership, he said, "Under these circumstances we are unable to find any justi-fication for withholding teevi-- I sion facilities because of sus-pected or imagined possibilities of interference." Mr. Olsen asked the committee for legislation which would li-cense very high frequency and ultra high frequency repeaters, and would waive construction permits for existing repeater fa-ciliti- es. Utah Medic Assn. Opposes 'Forand' Bill Utah's state MedicalAssocia-tio- n has gone on record in Wash-ington as opposing the "Forand Bill," currently being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee, under which hospi-tal and surgical care for the aged would be financed through a billion dollar social security tax deduction program. Testifying in the nation's capi-to- l, Dr. Vernon L. Stevenson, Salt Lake City physician, who heads the Utah State Medical Association's Legislative Com-mittee, expressed belief the For-and proposal "can only lead to second class medical care and grief for millions of older citi-zens." Terming the view of Utah's medical men "non-politic- al and Dr. Stevenson said the "tremendous and unpredict-able drain on the Social Security Trust Fund" would pose an ever increasing tax burden which would prove staggering to the nation as the aging population increases. In addition, he noted, the measure would abolish progress in medical fields, substituting government dictated compulsory methods which have proved as failures in such nations as Eng-land. Dr. Stevenson added that Utah Medical men, as the result of surveys and recent conferences, increasingly feel private insur-ance programs, such as the Blue Cross and Blue Shield, combined with a minimum of state, county and federal aid in the form of loans for non government hos-pitals and nursing homes "can and will solve our medical needs for the aged." He pointed out that 43 per cent of citzens over 65 years of age are now covered by health in-surance, as against 20 per cent five years ago. He estimated that in 10 years over 90 per cent of aged citizens will be covered by such private insurance. Dr. Ste-venson expressed belief Utah physicians will shortly join doc-tors in West Virginia, New Jer-sey, Texas and California who "accept a great reduction of nor-mal fees from patients over 65 and support such medical surgi-cal plans for our aging citizens." Game Board Bands Geese in Utah Nearly 460 geese of all ages were captured and banded on four Utah marshes recently as department of fish and game waterfowl biologists continued studies designed to reveal more accurately, population trends, migration routes and general be-havior patterns of these highly prized birds. This concentrated banding pro-gram is the first step in a unified flyway trapping and banding program initiated this year that will have as its main objective the more positive determination of goose migration routes. As the program moves to full scale in the months and years to come, birds will be trapped in the flyway. before and after the season at regular intervals in svch numbers that biologists viewing the data can establish seasonal flight and behavior pat-terns. The study will also reflect the effect the one-goose-per-- bag has had on the population. The one goose bag was introduced to Utah marshes two years ago and was maintained during the 1958 season. 4 - At this time of year adult birds are flightless due to moult-ing of flight feathers following the hatching season, and young have not developed these feath-ers. Birds are captured by crews working from air boats and are quickly released after banding and marking. Navy Offers Flights To Civilian Trainees A new policy adopted by the Navy Department now allows all Naval Aviation Cadets and Aviation Officer Candidates an opportunity to sit at the controls and fly a military aircraft while still civilians, Lt. Cmdr. Robert Adams, Naval Aviation Informa-tion Officer, announced. Young men" who have com-pleted two to four years of col-lege and who pass the written examinations may apply for an irientation flight at Oakland Na-val Air Station. Prior to the flight, which does not obligate him in any way to the Navy, each youth is briefed and receives a safety checkout. During the flight he will, take over the controls. Young men ready and eager to face the challenge of today and become leaders of tomorrow are needed to fill the cockpits of the Navy's high performance air-craft, said Adams. Before winning his wings of gold as a naval aviator each stu-dent must master such subjects as navigation, aerology, aircraft engines, aerial mine warfare, survival, physical fitness and other subjects. He must become so proficient at the controls of an airplane that he is almost an-other integral part of the com-plex machinery of the aircraft itself. The only reason a great many American families don't own an elephant is that they never have been offered an elephant for $1 down and $1 a week. Utah State Fair Tells Plans For Photography Contest Sept. 11 through 20, the Utah State Fair will be held at Salt Lake City. This year Fair officials hope professional and amateur photo-raphe- rs from every county and community in Utah will enter print pictures and color slides. There are four divisions pro-fessional prints, newspaper and amateur prints, and amateur color slides. Prints can be any size between 8x10 and 16x20 in. but must be mounted on 16x20 in. mounts. Color slides may" be 2x2, 21fcx21, or stereotype. Cash prizes and trophies will total $800. Photographers may enter their pictures by mail or I by bringing them to the Fair Grounds office in person. All entries must be received by August 28. For rules and entry blanks send a post card to Glenn E. Casey, Utah State Fair, P.O. Box FG6, Salt Lake City 16 be-fore August 15 and they will be mailed to you. Rules and entry blanks can be picked up in per-- . son at the Fair Grounds at any time. -- POLL THE PLUG on STOMACH UPSET without interrupting sleep or work! When constipation sours your stomach, you feel logy, headachy. Taken at bedtime. Black-Draugr- ht is "timed" to relieve constipation first thing in morning without harsh griping or urgency! This amazing "overnight" laxative helps , sweeten sour stomach too. Then life looks sunny again! Made from Suregveengtleet.abGleet hBleackr-Dbrausgh,- t.thorough In Powder or Granulated form . . . and now in new, etuy-to-ta- ka Tablett, too. irrnmTTl When constipation lours InaJAUalfcUUU young digestions, get Syrup oX Black-Draug- ht. Tastes honey-swe- et I Young Utah Designers Vin Honors UTAH BOYS who designed and built these sleek model cars for the 1959 Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild competition have won first state awards of $150. The upper car was en-tered by Newell Bringhurst of Mldvale. The lower car is the work of Frederic Parke of Bountiful. Your Power Mower h Dangerous Too The post-Worl- d War II exodus from the city to the suburbs has brought with it a new-fangl- ed problem power lawn mower. One of the first mower acci-dents of record occurred 15 years ago to a soldier who was wound-ed in the leg by a spoon hurled by a mower busy in his front lawn. The number of mower mishaos has increased since then in di-rect proportion to the added pop-ularity of the power mover." In 1958 an estimated 15 mil-lion power mowers were in use. While no national statistics are available on the power mower accident problem, a study .in Georgia turned up these facts, according to the Utah Safety Council. 1. Three out of 10 persons in- -' jured in mower mishaps are hurt by objects thrown by the mower. 2. One injury in seven results in some permanent disability. 3. Toes and feet are parts of the body most often injured. Power mowers are especially handy for the large lawn, may be inconvenient for the small city lot. According to the Coun-cil, they're no more dangerous than any other gadget used in the yard if a few basic rules such as these are observed: 1. Don't use an electric mower when the grass is wet and slip-pery. 2. Don't let children operate a mower. 3. Refuel out of doors. Never refuel a power mower while it is running or still hot from use. 4. Cut sideways, not up and down, on hills and banks. Be sure of your footing and balance. 5. Clear the area to be mowed of sticks, stones, wire and other obstacles., 6. Know how to disengage the clutch and stop the engine im-mediately. The Council agrees, "'power lawn mowers are a great time-save- r. But they brought with them new hazards which users must guard against." 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