OCR Text |
Show t THK RKAVKR PRESS, BRAVER, UTAH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1033 Threat To School Funds Says State Superintendent In a formal statement July 20th, directed lo the Public Utilities Conv mission, State Superintendent Charles H. Skidmore says, regarding the relationship between taxes from railroads and the public schools: "There is an intimate relationship between public carriers and the schools for the simple reason that railroads are among the largest taxpayers in the state and are not found among the delinquents. In many counties the railroads aue the largest taxpayers and from whom the schools derive substantial revenues. It is my contention that nothing should be done by the Public Utilities Commission that would make it difficult for the railroads to operate successfully by encouraging competition unless the competing lines of transportation are put on the same buss from a standpoint. If the railroads cannot pay their taxes on accouivt of having their busmess taken away from them by competitors, .there are only two courses open: one to shift the burden to other forms of tangilbe property, such as iarmp, real estate, homes, etc. (which I consider unthinkable), or reduce our present wonderful system of education to mere shambles." ' Superintendent Skidmore urges the Public Utilities Commission to follow the following procedure on all applications made by carriers for certificates of convenience and necessity: "1. That the Utilities Commission first make a survey of the state by counties or districts to determine to what extent the present rail trans- porfalljion systems are adequate 'to supply our needs in passenger and tax-payi- 'I freight transportation. "2. That in case of any proved inadequacy, that the present earners be given the first opportunity to supply that need before permitting' substitute or competing transportation agencies to operate. "3. That no carrier be permitted to operate in this state unless it has first proved to the complete satisfaction of tfie Utilities Commission that it is of sound financial standing, able to carry out the mandates of the law respecting the payment of taxes imposed upon them. "4. That where any doubt exists as to the financial standing of any applicant, adequate bonds be required that will guarantee the payment of all their obligations in connection with their operations in this state. "5. That whatever tax is imposed upon the carriers that are to or replace the railroads be made equal to the taxes now borne by the railroads. "6 That the administration of the law dealing with the collection of these taxes be so rigid and alert that no delinquency will be permitted. "7. That in case any carrier fails to pay its taxes, licenses, fees, etc., in compliance with law, its franchise to operate will be immediately with tax-payin- g drawn." This, in the opinion of Superintendent Skidmore, would eliminate the and irresponsible concerns who come into the state, take away the. patronage from existing reliable taxpaying interests, and pay little to the public treasury. In his communication to the Public Utilities Commission Superintendent Skidmore also directs attention to the fact that taxpayers money con structs and maintains the highways which are- used by these commercial carriers practically free of charge. These carriers use the highways, dis integrate them and practically monopolize them, without paying adequately for this service, which the taxpayers furnish tt them. Says Mr. Skidmore: "I hold no brief for the railroads, but inasmuch as the revenues from that source will affect vitally the moneys which come to the public schools, I feel it incumbent upon me to direct attention to this situation.' Attention is called to a situation in Kansas where rilroads have for the first time in their history defaulted in paying taxes, with the result that they are threatened with closing schools in that state. Impressive statistics were presented by the Superintendent to show the difference between the taxes charged in 1932 against the railroads state and against other forms of transportation in several counties of to show what would happen if revenue from the railroads should fail and the schools be obliged to place dependence upon revenue from! other sources This tabulation is attached. TAXES CHARGED IN 1932 AGAINST TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 99.57 $ 62,772.45 Beaver $ 89.37 Box Elder 305,071.45 200.62 Cache 81,459.54 117.51 Carbon 166,047.37 None Xone Daggett 265.59 Davis 94,920.26 None 65.94 Duchesne 27.21 67,399.73 Emery None Garfield 4,478.13 41.91 Grand 65,663.98 ht - te . Iron Juab -"- Kane Millard Morean Piute Rich San Juan Salt Lake - Sanpete ,. Sevier Summit Tooele Uintah Utah 87.950.73 97,192.33 None 110,285.51 64,561.23 4,562.15 9,539.52 199.46 1,375.09 162.68 46.16 9.40 None None None None 463,686.48 55,882.11 41,842X8 140,846.54 163,012.62 1,423.61 137.33 122.56 89.84 156.98 None None 301,995.35 492.00 2,956.86 27.49 None Washington Wasatch 23,011.19 None None Wayne 209.51 Weber 272,357.42 In conclusion Sperintendent Skidmore says: "On behalf, therefore, of the youth of this state, whose lives and fortunes are so largely directed, influenced and moulded by our public schools, I earnestly beseech your honorable body to preserve to us substantial sources of revenue by extending adequate protection to existing taxpayers who have proved their willingness and ability to hear their share of the tax burdens of this state." YOU CAN'T IIKLP CKTTIXG BARGAINS It Is an ancient belief that the of the woman is the bargain-hunte- r family and that man must be dragged reluctantly, if at all, to where goods can be purchased cheaply. If .that Is true, the man of the family must be haveing a good time now, for there is very little else but bargains, at prices unheard of a few years ago. us Those prices won't bo wtih much longer economic law doesn't allow "distress" sales to go on forever. Everything from shirts to cement Is going to cost more, as high-pricand wage levels will be on us before we know it. It's about the last chance to buy needed household articles and make and addiproperty Improvements tions, at depression costs. The chances are that you, the reader of ibis, have been lax about keeping up your house and grounds in order to save, But you had better start your building and repair work now if you don't want to dig deep Into your pockets In the near future. Providing jobs and purchasing than power la better and cheaper chairity. H3)i?sr BOARD ADOPTS 1933 TAX RATES The Mowing Tav K'l' " by tho Board of Court' missioners at their last regnal 1st Saturday. Tax Rates Adopted for 1933: mills State rate 2.3 General purposes 0.54 District schools w.-rr- - d f .2 High schools School equalization .5G Total state County rate mills 2.5 1.5 General fund Sinking fund Bond and int. County road Dependant mothers 15 1. .5 .5 .5 .9 8.9 Indigent Old age Library Total county County schools General fund Bond and int. Sinking fund Total county schools Milford town General fund Bond and int. Special iuipr. Total Milford town Beaver city General fund Water bond and int. Sidewalk bond and int Light bond and int. Water construction Total Reaver city Minersville General fund Pipe line Total Minersville o Bulletin Ready on Food Preservation "Safe Home Practices for Food Preservation", is the title of a new circular just issued by the Eextens-lo- n Service of the I'tah State Agricultural college. Miss Elna nu Miller, extension tritionist and author of the bulletin. has outlined steps "necessary In home canning of fruits, vegetables and Cfleaonfiong 1.7.5 14. mills 4. 6. 1. 11. N mills AN-NOUN- L the o1 is the time for local Merchants to draw trade into their stores. It is their duty to extend customers a courtesy letting them know what items they have in stock to be sold at the old low price and when it will be necessary to restock such items at the new, higher price. This should be the Merchant's big talking point and it would be only fair to their patrons that they take advantage of it to the fullest extent. 3.75 6.25 1.50 6.75 .25 18.5 mills 4. 2. 6. NEW LAW OX PAYMENT OF TAXES DELINQUENT The new law regarding payment of delnquent taxes states: "All delinquent taxes shall be sub ject to a penalty of 2 per cent on the amount of such' taxes, and the amount of taxes and penalty shall bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from the first day of January following the date of excepting delinquency until paid; those delinquent for the years of 1928, 1929, 1930 and 1931 which may be redeemed at any time prior to Januray 1, 1935 upon the pay ment of arcured taxes plus interest thereon at the rate of 2 per cent per annum. Provided futher, that a full redemption be made of all delin quent taxes due in connection there with on any one item of assessment. payment Otherwise, if the partial the plan of redemption is chosen, penalty and intereest rate first stat ed shall apply to these years as well." the initiation National Recovery Act, which went into effect August 1st., Prices of all Merchandise will necessarily rise to a higher level. Those contemplating buying for future use, will benefit by buying within the next month or such a matter. ow TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS Buying mercandise of any in this paper advertised kind, please mention it to the local Merchant with which you are doing business with. Many thanks, The Beaver Press , o USIXG THE NEWSPAPERS How to reach a large number of customers or prospective customers most economically and effectively is a problem which still worries a great many business men. But it was really solved long ago, and the answer is this: Print your message in the home town news paper. Mer- Recently a small General chandice Store In a small commun ity that served many people in the surrounding territory wanted to get in touch with it's patrons. After considering various methods of accomplishing this purpose it was decided to use the local news paper. The first message sent out by the business manager was as follows:. "We have a lot of things to tell you which are of interest because you are our customers We might, get your attention by hand bills at your door or by posters an telephone poles. But we think the best way to reach yon is by extensive advertising in your local newspaper." For definite results economically obtained no advertising medium ever devised even approaches the fam ily newspaper. meats. She recommends thp use of REUNIONS Summer scatters the family but you can always reach those in oth-citi- quickley, by es tele- 3 mm m mm Everything's golnft up In price. Herearetheattrac-tivel- y low prices at which you can still buyGoodyear Tire today. 4.50-2- 1 4.75-1- 9 phone. When you're away, home is as near as the telephone. Your voice is you it's like being there in person. 5.00-2- 0 The Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company Bus fleets know mileage. And PATIlFHIDEIt $5.40 $5.60 $6.05 $6.35 $6.55 $6.75 5.00-1- 9 ALL-WEATH- plies Goodyears give you safety in every ply because every ply is bus fleets using Goodyear Tires report 97 more mileage than they got five years ago. Goodyears for your car have the same improvements that made this extra mile- THE NEW $5.00 More Safety in the More Mileage GOODYEAR 4.50-2- 0 The safest tread is the one that can stop your car the quickest. Goodyears stop quicker than any other tire. 10 quicker than the second best. Up to 77 quicker than others. Tests on wet pavements prove It. Why not buy the safest tire? cord and every ply runs from bead to bead. Ask to see a Super-twi- st demonstration and see for yourself why it means more safety in every ply. you may see again I 4.40-2- 1 i More Safety in the tread built with patented Supertwist PRICES never 4.75-2- 0 The Long Distance operator will tell you any rates you would like to know. 0? nrrrrvTN age possible. 1 PATH FYNPE R JB A L L-- W EATH E R jfk ER 4.40-2- 1 4.50-2- 0 4.50-2- 1 4.75-1- 9 4.75-2- 0 THE MODERN CLEANERS WISH TO THAT THEY ARE TO BE PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN THE OLD GEM POOL-HALBUILDING AND WILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS THE END OF THIS WEEK. Our Prices Will Be Reasonable w.ith mills 10. 2.25 the pressure cooker as the only safe method of Drorrssinir certain veget ables and meats; gives the specific temperatures at which tin? various nrocessines should be done and con cludes by outlining methods, of dry NIAV RAXGKR STATION AT PA XGUITCII LAKE ing fruits and vegetables, together with details and specifications for An exchange of land hag just been the construction of a homemade for drying purposes. made between W. T. Owens Jr. at Panuitch lake, and the Dixie NatLopies of this circular may be obional' forest, whereby the forest ser- tained from a county agent or from of 30 the Extension Service office vice comes into possession at acres for building purposes at the Logan. Just ask for Circular No. C3. lake jut west of Mr. Owen's house. The forest service Is now preparand moding to build an ern station and home with residence, garage, property house, barns and other buildings necessary for a modern station at the lake. This nw station v.'ill take the ranger place of the Blue Springs station and will be modern In every Garflp'd Co. News. respect. MERCHANTS! CONSUMERS! 9.6 5.00-1- 9 5.00-2- 0 $6.40 $6.80 $7.10 $7.60 $7.90 $8.15 $8.40 NEILSEN & SONS Phone 107 , Beaver, Utah |