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Show Thursday, December 23, 1971 THE BEAVER (Utah) PRESS Taxpayer Down Taxes Up v) Af K ture trends 9X0 11 . 1 1 I Beautiful Christmas Message He With You and Yours. Thanks to All. b Hero's wishing ,i most pjonous Iihk; ,it (,'hristm.is In Utah. The study shows that only two states (Mississippi and South Dakota) have a lower proportional population in the normal working brackets than does age (20-6PETROLANE of Utah. Approximately 48.4 Utah's population Is in this age group, compared with 52.2 for the nation as a whole. Thus, with public education during the past The study notes, however, that a a lower of tax three decades. The Foundation dramatic turnaround In this trend proportion during recent years has caused and a producers" greater demand report observes that the proporconcern to legislators, increasod exand state local tion of total for governmental services reand the taxpaying eduofficials, for public from the higher proporpenditures going sulting public. The percentage of total tion of "tax consumers", Utah Is cation in Utah rose from 34.2 forced to Impose higher general in 1942, to 47.9 In 1960, and to state and local expenditures going for welfare purposes in Utah has taxes than do other states in 50.5 in 1970. risen from 6.2 in 1965 to 7.6 of costs a of Because shifting order to maintain the same level to Federal Social Security (old-ag- e, in 1970. Growing instability in of governmental services. The Foundation notes that dursurvivors, and disability the family unit along with liber1950-196- 0 the proportion of total alized Federal laws, regulations, Insurance), the Utah's ing decade, state and local spending allocated and court decisions are cited as population under 20 years of age Increased by 43 compared with for public welfare declined from major factors in this recent rise 20.4 In 1942 to 6.8 In 1960. In welfare spending. in the 20-rise of only 17 age bracket. The fact that "tax consumers" (those under 20) rapidly than the working-ag- e population resulted in a steadily increased tax burden. Total state and local tax collections In Utah rose from $80 million in 1950 to $194 million in 1960 and $418 million in 1970. In terms of the changing economy, this tax load was equal to 9.6of Utah's total personal Income in 1950, 11.6 in 1960, and 13.4 in 1970. On the other hand, there has been a slowdown in Utah's birthrate during recent years. As a result, the growth In the under-2- 0 in age bracket was only 14 the 1960-19decade, compared with an increase of 22 in the m. m m mar"n wm w 20-Since the age group. working-ag- e population now is rising faster than the population, Utah Foundation analysts expect that there should be reduced pressures for Increased spending and relatively more persons to share the tax load. These factors should mitiBest wishes to you and yours! gate somewhat the rise in Utah's state and local tax burden during VALLEY PACK the years Immediately ahead. Another significant developIke and Eldie ment according to the Foundation has been the movement of population from rural areas to urban centers and from large core cities to suburban communities. FIRST WARD IMPROVEMENT gave a book review of "The Such population shifts have tended GROUP First Christmas of Mary." On Sunday, December 12, the to accentuate the demand for InEach member told of an InterWard First In creased government spending Improvement Group esting Christmas In their childthe fields of education, highways, held a Christmas Party at the hood. home of Leola Limb. Zona health, sanitation, and other Luncheon was served by the urban-typ- e services. Myers was in charge. to the nine members who hostess The prayer was offered by Population increases in the were present. Anna Harris Nelson. Hester have resulted younger age groups in sharply higher spending for 4) aiu! Joy to the World. May this CHASE MURDOCK m One of the basic difficulties in solving Utah's state and local finance problems Is that the State's population consists of a disproportionately low percentage of tax producers and a high percentage of "tax consumers". This is the conclusion reached by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, in an examination of state and local expendi- FAMILY EMPLOYEES To all our wonderful friends and patrons, we extend best wishes! b JOHN BRADSHAW COAL b SONS LUMBER 64 GREENWOOD DUP The Greenwood DUP held their annual Christmas Party on December 11, 1971 at the home of First Christmas In St. George. Leola Limb played a medley of Christmas songs on the piano. Rose Jessup played two numbers on her accordlan. Martha Gale played her harmonica. After the program gifts were exchanged. Leola Limb. A delicious ham supper was served to the twelve present. Hazle Barton gave two pioneer Christmas Stories. They were "First Christmas In Beaver and 70 64 and Good Will to All Men. . . . Thanks for Your Loyal Support. SAM'S FURNITURE b APPLIANCES I to all our customers at ELDIE'S b BODY SHOP it rr tii mi X;" mm ii hi mn RAY'S b GARAGE i fVr! 'M '4' urn CHRISTMAS iwi CHEER TO ALL One Ticket will be given with every five dollar purchase. Drawing will be held December 24th, 5:00 p.m. at SAM'S. .jT 1st PRIZE - FULL SERTA MATTRESS 2nd PRIZE - SUNBEAM BLENDER b A BOX SPRINGS - m, happy LEE OLA'S BEAUTY SHOP R Come in and see our selection of Lane Cedar Chests and Dining Room Sets! '" '"''( "Wv i A b N J : FRIfllDAiqE MAYTAG ftPPI lANfFS 4 old-fashion- ed wish for health, wealth, happiness! A. PERIOD the spirit of the Season we wish you true happiness. In An L , 24 TPB r ? 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