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Show '. to ? a if 3 5 .-4- 3 . 2 V",. I: . 3 1W 3? ft V ft P. ri i i n n H TP0 A ILLUMINATING THE PROBLEMS, THE PEOPLE, THE ISSUES OF OUR TIME. Commercial and Industial Tax Load Equals One-Half Of Total Income from Property Tax Assessment More than half of the property tax paid In Utah last year was borne by owners of commercial and Industrial property. This fact was disclosed In a study just completed by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The study reveals that commercial and Industrial property owners paid $60,667,193 In property taxes, an amount equal to 52.9 of the total collected In Utah last year. Residential property owner spald $38,431,229, or 33.5 of total property taxes charged against all property categories. Other major classifications Include motor vehicles (passenger cars and trucks) - $8,078,777 or 7.0 of the total; agricultural property -$6,969,698, or 6.1; and property not otherwise other-wise classified - $577,835, or o.5. The report emphasizes that the above amounts and percentages are for the state as a whole and that there Is considerable variation In the proportion of property taxes derived from the different sources among the several counties of the state. Foundation analysts calculate that total property taxes charged in Utah County last ' year amounted to $10,063,493. Of this total $5,365,046 or 53.3 came from owners of commercial and Industrial property; $3,237,839 or 32.2 from owners of residential residen-tial property; $668,687 or 6.6 from agricultural agri-cultural property owners; $770,058 or 7.7 from owners of motor vehicles (passenger cars and trucks); and $21,863 or 0.22 from owners of other property categories. Total property taxes charged in Utah during 1964 ampunted to $114,724,732. This sum was equal to $7,887,370,' or 7.4 more than the $106,837,362 levied in 1963. Approximately two-thirds of the property taxes collected throughout the state last year went for the support of the public schools, the report continues. Property taxes Imposed for school purposes In 1964 amounted amount-ed to $75,934,340, or 66.2 of the property tax total. Property taxes levied for county purposes were $18,724,640 (16.3 of the total), city and town taxes equaled $15,811,042 (13.8), special district taxes amounted to $4,130,629 (3.6), and bounty taxes equaled $124,081 (0.1) last year. In Utah County property taxes levied for school purposes were $7,344,011 (73.0 of the county total), county taxes amounted to $941,556 (9.4 of the total); city and town taxes equaled $1,718,807 (17.1 ); special district taxes were equal to $53,710 (0.5); and bounty taxes totaled $5,409 (0.05). Utah's Financial Problem Still Not Solved Despite the imposition of new fer of funds by the 1965 Utah taxes, the aughorization of $67 Legislature, many of Utah's basic million bond issue, and the trans- financial problems are by no TT The Best (ml o (drLr odd For Her Perfume Spray- LANVIN'S Arpege and My Sin 2.50 'RevlonV Intimate Spray Mist 2.00 and up Jewelry $1 .00 and up Favorite Chocolates 1 and 2 Lbs. Assts by Whitman, Glades, Sweets 1.50 up Salmon Pharmacy 771 N. State, Orem means resolved. This was the major conclusion reached by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization in their fiscal analysis of the 1965 Legislative session The Foundation's report points out that two years from now Utah will be faced with (1) a high level of current operating expense, ex-pense, (2) demands for additional funds for operating expenditures especially at the colleges. (3) the necessity to begin making interest and principal payments on the $67 million bond issue, and (4) additional requests for buildings and other capital outlay out-lay projects beyond those financed finan-ced by the bond issue. In order to balance the 1965-67 1965-67 state budget, the 1965 Legislature Legis-lature Increased the Individual income tax, the corporate income in-come tax, the special excise tax on liquor and wines, and authorized authori-zed a $67 million bond Issue for capital imporvements. The 12 cent sales tax which had been used for the capital outlay program was diverted to the general fund where It will be used for general operating purposes. According to the Foundation's study, approximately three-fourths three-fourths of the increased spending authorized by the 1965 Utah Legislature for the coming bien-nium bien-nium will go for education. Two years ago, the proportion going for education was even higher with nearly 80 of the added expenditures ex-penditures authorized by the 1963 Legislature being designated for education.' On both occasions, a substantial raise in the elementary element-ary and secondary school program pro-gram was the principal factor in the larger Increase In education educa-tion outlays. The report points out that although al-though state appropriations to the colleges and universities were increased significantly by the 1965 Legislature, the amount of I ' ARMSTRONG J T- Counter Tops "ir A Machine JL m nr RentaU ) We Have The Finest and Most Modern Equipment to Serve You. Visit our modern store and let us show you the material of your choice Nelson's boast the largest selection of Wallpaper and Paints for the Spring Cleanup. NELSON PAINT & FLOOR COVERINGS Ph. 225-4141 Orem GLASS 538 South State THE GIRLS By Franklin Folger i "My husband said this world Is frightening enough without my adding to it." the state appropriation per student stu-dent will not change appreciably during the next two years. Major reason for this is that the postwar post-war baby bulge is reaching college col-lege age and will begin entering Utah colleges this year. Foundation analysts note that most institutions of higher education edu-cation have announced higher tuition tu-ition fees next year in order to meet rising costs. The Legislature Legisla-ture raised the minimum fees at the institutions of higher education. educa-tion. The boosts were greatest for out-of-state students attending attend-ing Utah public colleges. Prior to this increase, non-resident fees at Utah colleges were among the lowest in the nation. Based on the final estimates used by the Legislature, the state property tax needed to balance state operations during each of the next two years will amount to 8.5 mills ($8.50 per $1,000 assessed ass-essed valuation). This compares with 9.7 mills in 1964 and 7.6 mills In 1963. Foundation analysts ana-lysts note that the 1965 state property tax mill levy estimate might be scaled down slightly if several favarable factors materialize. mat-erialize. In addition to a possible reduction reduc-tion in the state property tax levy, the report observes that the general fund could end the 1965- 67 blennlum with a surplus of $4.0 million If the original estimate esti-mate of sales tax receipts for the 1965-67 blennlum was reduced re-duced when collection experience was not living up to expectations. Recent tax collection reports however, inclcate that much of this apparent slowdown was due to a delay In reporting rather than a slowdown In business activity and sales tax collection. SAYS HE'S INNOCENT Niels Arthur Anderson, 53, Midvale, is awaiting trial inOrem City Court May 7. He has pleaded plead-ed not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Letter To The Editor . . . Dear Editor, WILDLIFE AND SPORTSMAN, ATTENTIONIII Representatives of the Wild life and Sportsmen's organiza tions, from Tooele and Utah County, met Monday to hearVerl Shoell, American Fork, district 6 wildlife representative, discuss the Central Utah Water Project, and Its relation to Utah Lake, and S 1592, commonly known as the 'Dodd Ammendment". The 'Dodd Bill" will be brought up for hearing in early May. Citizens and Sportsmen in terested in preventing this bill from "outlawing the reasonable and sensible use of firearms, must take action at once, and write our senators and Repre sentatives, in Washington, urging them to not support this Legls latlon. Here are a few of the effects this bill (Dodd) wOl have: Place an 'unwarranted burden on the Instructors in our Utah "Hunter Safety' training program The Instructor would be required to purchase a $100 permit, to procure, and dispense the am munition used in this training, and, if any Re-loading of ammuni tion is involved, (and many of our instructors do Introduce their students to this interesting and important activity) they would be required to secure another $1,000 license for this. It would be unlawful un-lawful to transport a Firearm from one state to another, for any purpose, even for repair, with out a "Treasurers' permit. This will be very discouraging to the spend at least $6,000,000 in Utah each year, as, it would be unlawful unlaw-ful for them to even purchase arms or ammunition while In the state. The "Dodd Bill" would give the Secretary of State, almost ab solute power, to control firearms The Orem Church of Christ 1055 South State, Orem, Utah Sincerely invites each of you to visit our Bible-guided worship services. You will be enriched, spiritually, by your presence. 8erviet Are: Sundays 10 a. m. Classes for All Sundays 11: A. M. Worship Sundays 7: P. M. Worship Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Bible Study The "Herald of Truth' radio prop-am can be heard every Sunday at 8:30 a. m. over KIXX. Examine these timely Bible lessons. A colorful series of 5 Pilmstrlps, of 45 minutes each, may be seen, at your request, In the privacy of your home. These Films give you a thorough panoramic view of Cod's divine word in the Holy Bible. For an appointment, please call 223-8102. Or drop a card to the Orem dmrdb of Christ and by imposing discouraFtn re strictions, eventually, eliminate the private ownership of all firearms. We do ask. as SDortsmen. vour support of HB 5642, submitted by Bob Casev of Texas, ht? sfinj! places the burden of the misuse or nrearms, and not on the firearm. Please!! remember what hnn- pened to England, and Norway In voria war u. Let's keep our Chestnuts OUt Of this dfcactomne fire. , It was reported that the Cent- ral Utah Project, will lower the level of Utah Lake m i? i below Compromise, this will re- uuce ine lake to a point, where It will no loneer be of use a s a fishery, water fowl habitat, or for ooaung. tan we put pressure on our Lawmakers, to have the lake level maintained, at not less than ieei Deiow compromise, and save the scenic and recreational value Of Our Utah Lake? Writ your Congressmen. Orim Miller. sDoksman for the Tooele ctoud. discussed the possibilities and ways and means Orem-Geneva Times - Thurs., May 6, 1965 of the acquiring, and re-habilitating of the depleated range lands, that are near the Utah-Tooele County borders, by the Fish and Game department. Mr. Shoell and Mr. Miller were asked to direct a letter to the State Wildlife Federation, requesting the joint effort of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the Fish and Game Department to make a joint effort to rehabilitate re-habilitate and manage these lands. Fred Fielding BRIGHAM YOUNG'S PARLOR ON DISPLAY AT BYU If Brlgham Young were to return re-turn to the university which bears his name, he would feel right at home in fact, he'd be in his own parlor. In the foyer of the Smith Family Living Center are on display some furniture from his homes in Salt Lake City. Included In the display are a couch and two side chairs that he ordered carv ed in England DEFENDANT FINED Robert Blackburn, 24, Provo, was found guilty In Orem City court of three separate charges. He was fined a total of $40 for makincr an Improper left turn, having faulty equipment and using abusive language. Charges of failure to yield right of way and no drivers license were dismissed. 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