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Show THE LEADER THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1970 -- GARLAND TIMES, TREMQNTON, UTAH Revenue Service To Conduct CountySurvey compliance survey" of selected treas in Box Elder, Cache, Rich, and Tooele County buisness firms to ne if they are filing all required Federal tax returns will begin soon, lie internal Revenue Service said today. Xher counties of the State may also covered at a later date. Utah District Director, Roland V. 'ise said the survey will take several nonths to comnlete and will be conduc- tA ed by Revenue Officers. A cross section m of businesses will be checked to see if all required tax returns are Most businesses non-far- det-srml- comply conscien- Business in Utah during the second 1970 was fair by most measurements, with production, employment and trade slightly above last ahead of last year by 7.3 per cent for lead and 13.9 per cent for sine. Gold and silver production are reported by the Bureau of Mines at some 12 per cent above the first six months of 1969. Steel operations In Utah, like those in the nation, are somewhat below mill capacity. However, the pipe mills in the state are currently operating at near capacity levels. Coal production is slightly above last year, while crude oil production for the first four months, was down slightly from one year ago. Total manufacturing, as shown by output is slightly above last year's levels, principallyasappliedtothe us metals industries. Production of food is about the same, wiiile chemicals and petroleum products as well as apparel output are up slightly. Cash receipts from farm marketing in the Beehive state may be slightly below 1969, the same partem found However, the News Lenationally. tter points out that the outlook isgener-all- y good in most agricultural segments. Prices for most meat animals decline in May and June to levels below last year, but were generally well above prices for corresponding periods in preceding years dating back to 1951. quarter of year totals. This is the report of the quarterly First Security Bank News letter being distributed this week, according to Jack Shumway, Vice President The quarterly publication is edited by Dr. EIRoy Nelson, senior vice president and economist Personal income for the first half year exceeded $.75 million, or an increase of $72 million over the same period last year. By June, total employment at 412,300. was up 6.200 from non-ferro- last year. The outlook for the third quarter is fair, with changes in production and trade corresponding to national trends. Increases in take-hopay will follow reduction in the surtax and increase in exemptions. Mineral production in Utah for the first six months was blightly above year-ag- o levels for most metals, but lower for most building materials. Copper production was at optimum operating levels of 25,000 tons a month, about 11 per cent higher than 1969, while lead and zinc production was i II oonligbn SECTION 2 1 Business In Utah Rated Fair By Bank's Quarterly Report tiously with the tax laws, Mr. Wise said. However, be added, these laws are complex, and some business taxpayers may not be fully aware of all the tax returns which apply to their particular business operations. These may include returns covering income, withholding, social security, and a variety of miscellaneous excise taxes. being filed. Mr. Wise said the current survey is not designed to determine whether returns are accurate but only whether all required returns are filed. The survey will also be used to check the completeness of the IRS Master File of business taxpayers. PAGE Fed cattle prices should be relatively firm for the summer months. Lamb prices have continued at relatively stable levels. Total employment in the state by mid-Ju- ne was at 412,300, an increase of L5 per cent from 1969. The rate of increase, however, was somewhat lower than that reported last year. Major increases were in all categories, and in mining, trade, construction, as well as state and local government Unemployment in June was reported at 27.300, or 4,000 above 1969, the lo- bor force having grown by 10,000 while employment gained by only 6,2000. First Security further reports that retail trade in the state through June was approximately five per cent above last year in dollar volume. "Increases in trade correspond approximately to that of prices." Total construction value for the first four months is reported at $104.1 million, a whopping 51 per cent increase over 1969. Residential construction was up 19 per cent commercial and industrial construct SALE STARTS 1: P.M. ENDS 5:30 ndli.ess Sale per cent up 92 and high way and utility construction up 40.5 per cent PM YES, we know it's supposed to be a Moonlight Sale, but circumstances beyond our control make it necessary that we hold our sale from p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mail order will be accepted for this special offer, provided the letters are postmarked no later than Monday, August 17, 1970. I FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, ONLY 6 wTOnfflfnpg 9 sjiyjlojliuLlr If (j LLU uvJ )0ULLSTATE y 'OUT OF STATE Reg. $11.00 J $5.00 Reg. S7.50 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS Clip and deposit at The Leader. Envelopes bearing subscription checks or money orders to The Leader at this special bargain offer must be Later No than Monday, Aug. 17, postmarked once-in-a-lifeti- SPecial Drawin9 a'5 p.m.. Aug. C Ol L I . 14 11 me For: 1970. Pacemaker Staple Gun 'J ff NU ll ( (Z Prize must be claimed by 5:30 p.m. Aug. 14 I Address - - Check one, "New or Renewal New Renewal Make checks payable to: I? 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