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Show Utah foundation reports BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, October 10, 1974 City levy down (but taxes up) tax rate imposed for city, county, school, and other purposes in Brigham City during 1974 was reduced by 15.39 mills, according to an analysis prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The decease in Brigham Citys 1974 mill levy was the about by brought revaluation program that occurred throughout Box Elder county this year. Utah law requires that most local mill rates must be adjusted downward in any year that higher assessments result from the statewide property reappraisal program. This reduction in local mill rates does not necessarily mean a decline in Brigham City tax burden. The total property Citys Brigham WORK STARTED ON NEW PLANT This photo shows the pouring of footings for the new western distribution center of American Greetings corporation in Brigham City. The site has been cleared and leveled for the spacious building which will contain 419,000 square feet. The location is west of the Union Pacific railroad tracks and several hundred yards north of Forest street. Brown, American Party candidate for U.S. representative from Utahs First Congressional district, in a Box Elder Journal interview, said his party organization does not feel any opportunity for realistic problem solving exists within the Democratic and Republican parties. The Richfield dentist is Brown said government deficit spending is at the root of S. inflation. In order to understand it, he said, we must know the cause, and the cause, obviously, is government spending money we dont have. The solution is to put a lid on the federal debt ceiling. Another Remedy said, Another remedy for the nations monetary ills would be to repeal the Federal Reserve act and get Congress into the business of issuing money backed 100 percent by either gold or silver. Commenting on President running against Republican W. Ronald and Inkley He Democratic incumbent Rep. K. Gunn McKay for the House seat. I feel real good, like we would do well, Brown said. There are people disgruntled with the other parties which adds to our strength. We are especially enthusiastic about the support we get from young voters. Brown is a family man, married to the former Ila Blackburn, a father of six children ranging in ages from 19 down to a r BYU Graduate Brown ds ;a graduate of Dr.' Brigham Young University where he received his degrees in zoology and political science. He went on to achieve his DDS degree in denistry at Washington university in St. Louis. I began my political career as a result of information I received from the John Birch society, he said. If elected my chief interest would be working for the passage of the Liberty amendment. The Liberty amendment would get the government out of private industry and repeal the income tax laws. Fords pardon of Richard Nixon, Brown said he felt it was unfair to the other Watergate defendants. Nixon was never formally convicted of any crime. I dont know what he was He added, Dr. brown admitted he is opposed to the Equal Rights amendment. I dont see what women have Nelson Rockefeller as vice to gain that they dont already president. Asked why he did not have. If the ERA became law, support Rockefeller Brown women could be subjected to the He has too much draft. I wouldnt want my wife said, economic control, in my opinion working to feed our family, I he is an abortionist and his teel I am the one to do that. His reaction to Sen. Edward international interests exceed M. Kennedys announcement his concern over the U.S. Asked to comment on the that he would not be a candidate state land use bill Brown for the presidency in 76 was one replied, "Im opposed to it. Its of surprise. If and the unconstitutional However, he added, government has no right to own Kennedy had been a candidate or control property of any he would have been easily kind. defeated because of the Abortion, according to Dr. Chappaquiddick incident. Brown is sure the American Brown, is immoral and he is party will have a presidential strongly opposed to it. I would support a concandidate in 1976. amendment prohibit abortion, "Congressman Rarick to he stated. ) is the favorite (D-L- a of those polled in the American party, he said. Opposes ERA Taxes Climb Despite the elimination of the 1.6 mill state property tax levy in 1974, the foundation observes that total property tax rates still rose in many communities. Of the 58 major Utah municipalities located in counties that were not revalued is year, the overall mill rate was raised in 27 cities and reduced in 31. The total average rate for school, municipal, county, and special district purposes in these 58 communities rose from 83.90 mills ($83.90 per $1,000 assessed valuation) in 1973 to 84.24 mills in 1974. overall Foundation analysts point out that another factor that may affect overall tax burdens is new economic development. For example, major economic activities in Duchesne county raised that countys assessed valuation by 80 percent in 1974. Even though the county levy in Duchesne county was reduced slightly this year, total taxes charged by the county rose by 66 percent. The average taxpayer, will realize a however, reduction rather than an increase in his county taxes because the increased taxes will be borne by the owners of the new property added to the tax pardoned for. compromised our own sons, he said. Brown said, that at the very least all prisoners of war must be released or accounted for before amnesty is even 5 17 percent percent for special districts. Five years ago, school levies accounted for nearly 60 percent of the total, with 22 percent for municipalities, 15 percent for counties, and 3 percent for special districts in the major Utah cities. ? FREEDOM'S GUARANTEE fWSMMfl MECK I9M property tax levy in 1974 is 61.74 mills ($61.74 per $1,000 assessed valuation). This compares with a total levy of 77.13 mills in 1973 and 77.95 in 1970. The following shows the trend in Brigham Citys total tax rate since 1950: 1950 (44.35); 1960 Year (68.75); 1965 (80.35); 1970 (77.95); 1973 (77.13); 1974 (61.74). Save 20 that 19 percent of the property tax collected in Brigham City will go for municipal purposes, 16 percent for county purposes, and 2 percent for special district purposes. A comparison of the 1973 and the 1974 property tax levies in Brigham City by purpose is as follows with 1973 figures in parentheses: on all mens slacks n sportcoats. He has a good understanding the American party. Dr. Grady of Florida would be my choice. The future of the party looks good, we are gaining strength in the polls. If we dont elect a candidate in Utah this year, Im sure we will in 1976. of Florida and particularly Texas strong Sale have state $343o3996 organizations. Reg. 42.95 to 49.95. Handsome Fords amnesty program charges against those that municipal purposes, for counties, and Throughout the state, approximately 55 percent of the property taxes charged this Asked his opinion of President for draft resisters and deserters The anmesty Brown replied, problem is complicated by the fact that Congress did not have the courage to either declare war (against North Vietnam) or insist that U.S. troops be withdrawn. If Congress had risen to its responsibility we would either not have been involved or we could have brought treason year in the cities under review by the foundation will go for school purposes, 23 percent for rolls. Foundation report indicated Would Block Confirmation Brown pointed out he is making every possible effort to block the confirmation of stitutional 11.62; county district Municipal School Purposes Approximately 63 percent of the total property taxes charged in Brigham City this year will go for school purposes. The American hopeful expresses views Dr. L. (16.00) school (47.38) 38 90; (11.75) 9.72; special (2.00) 1.50. savings on all mens sportcoats. Choose from a fabulous selection of popular styles Find important fashion colors, patterns and textures. All in great looking, great wearing fabrics Regular, short and long sizes. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE ARE REPEATING our $1040.o 1280 OCTOBER CONFERENCE CHOOSE FROM OVER 30 . . . Just a few examples Reg. 13.00 to 16.00. All men's dress slacks are now on sale. Save on a tremendous selection of popular styles, fabrics and colors. Find solids and fancy patterns In belt TITLES . . . 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