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Show THE Thursday, November 14, 1957 Welfare Fund Conduct Seen as Key Factor In Current Good Utah Finance Condition According to a Utah Foundation analysis,. Utahs policy in recent years of limiting welfare payments to persons legitimately in need has been the key factor in the present excellent condition of Utah state finances. During the past ten years, public assistance costs throughout the United States increased 121. At the same time public assistance costs 28. in Utah increased only The average grant per recipient in Utah, however, has been maintained substantially above the national average for all public assistance programs. Utah Foundation concludes that the fact that Utah has been able to devote a smaller percentage of available state revenue to welfare has allowed the state to meet rap- - Carbon Farm Bureau Elects New Officers idly rising costs in education and meeting future demands for state other fields. This has been accom- expenditures. Utah balanced its state budget largely by plished without major tax in- 1957-5- 9 creases or incurring financial in- utilizing existing fund balances debtedness, either for current op- and surpluses. Using estimates of erations or capital outlay require- state revehue based on ments. collection experience, total exIn a detailed analysis of Utahs penditures of the state . general current fiscal condition, the Utah fund and the uniform school fund Foundation study shows that state probably will exceed the current revenue increased 10- -. between revenue of these two funds by 1956 and 1957, reaching an all-ti- $15.6 million during the next two high of $120.6 million during years. To a considerable extent, the fiscal year ended June 30, appropriation of those balances 1957. Total state expenditures for made possible an enlarged state the same period amounted to building program which is ex$112.7 billion, thus resulting in a pected to total approximately $11 surplus of $7.9 million for the million during the current biennium. year, Page Seven Salute to BOX ELDER COUNTY ,.. of Utah Market-bask- et up-to-d- Use le Cleaning Fluids ! The 1959 Utah Legislature probFoundation analysts point out Eldred Peirce of South Price Other business transacted at that Utah is one of the few states ably will be faced with the task was elected president of the Car- this annual meeting was the read- in the nation that has no state of considering greatly increased bon County Farm Bureau at the ing of the financial report and a general indebtedness. At the close expenditure demands without re. annual meeting held November 14 discussion of the two major soc- of the 1956 fiscal year, the net sort to the substantial fund baland credit debt of the ances which were available in in the county agents office in ial events that were held by the Bureau the Farm this 38 past year, states over Peirce Price. Mr, takes the having such obligations 1957, the report continues. Even duties of president which have annual Farm Bureau party and outstanding was $4.9 billion, an if no increases are made in state been held by June Bryner for the the picnic in the Price City Park. increase of $3.5 billion over the appropriations for the 1959-6Plans for attending the annual amount outstanding ten years be. biennium, the states obligations last ten years. state convention were also made fore in 1956. under the existing school finance Other officers who will support at this All members of meeting. formula - will automatically indebt-fre- e a Besides Bill Mr. Peirce are enjoying to Bureau were Farm invited the status, the Foundation report crease by $16 million next bienDause, and Directors Sharp Bry- attend this convery important mentions that Utah had state fund nium .over the present, term bener, George Waterman, Harold vention. At the exinthose meeting balances totaling $46.4 million at cause of expected enrollment Mrs. Wilson, and Rex Mathis. a desire to go were Mr. creases. pressing the end of the 1957 fiscal year. Dora Dean Mathis also serves as and Mrs. E. E. Peirce, Mr. and Not all of these balances and surThus, the study concludes, even a director as she is president of Mrs. June Bryner, and Mrs. Dora pluses, however, are available for if no further increases in present the Farm bureau Women. Dean Mathis. Mr. Peirce expressprograms are made by The new officers commended ed hope that other members would general expenditure purposes. In operating many cases, the balances are need- the 1959 Legislature and the Past President June Bryner for be able to put their business af- ed to maintain legal reserves or building program is maintained at his long years of faithful service fairs in shape so that they could are restricted for special pur- its present level, an added $21.6 as president, in which he has built attend also. . million would have to be found poses. -the Farm Bureau program from h to pay for the cost of government of condition the Despite healthy a very small membership to the present state finances, the Found during the 1959-6- 1 biennium. This present membership of over a ation study warns that Utah may amount would include the $15.6 hundred families. experience some difficulties in million in surpluses used this bien- During hii long term as president, the automobile insurance was brought into the countv and now serves most of the f rmers of this area. Mr. Bryner was also instrumental in bringing Blue Scientific research of the heart Cross and Blue- Shield to the and blood Vessel diseases will farmers of ths rra, which gives move forward in Utah with grants them an opportunity to have hos- of more than $55,000 provided by pital and doctor services available the Utah Heart Association and at a reasonable cost. its parent organization, the AmMr. Bryner will still serve as erican Heart Association. the automobile insurance agent Announcement of the awards to and adjustor for the Farm be distributed among doctors and scientists of the state was made by Mrs. John Lewis, chairman of the board of Utah Heart Associ; ation. 3 LA 2 will scientists share Eight awarded locally by the Utah Heart Association from funds received during the 1957 Heart Favored with fertile soils and an ideal climate, Box Elder County, in Utahs northwest corner, is one of the state's greatest agricultural areas. Annual farm income exceeds $21 million, and the countys sheep, wheat, fruit, sugar beets, vegetables, poultry, and dairy products are nationally famous. The area is also well known for its major sugar factory, canneries, and flour mills. Brigham City, county seat of Box Elder County, boasts the largest Indian school in the world. And to the west of the city is the worlds largest bird shelter, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. The United States Brewers Foundation salutes this county of commercial and agricultural opportunities, where it constantly encourages the maintenance of clean, wholesome conditions wherever beer and ale are sold. Don! give fire a plate to startr g as 5 M full-fai- th 1 Vice-Preside- nt - Heart Association Grants $55,000 nium and not available in 1959 plus $6.0 million to pieet the cost of higher enrollments under Utahs minimum school program. The report points out that if the increasing cost trends of the past few bienniums should continue, the added revenue needs may be considerably above this $21.6 million figure. Part of these added costs can be met from expected increased revenue under existing tax laws. In addition, any remaining nonrestricted fund bal ances might be used to offset part of the increased revenue needs, These sources may be insufficient according to the Foundation report, especially if government costs should continue to rise at the same rate as in recent years. BEER and ALE . . . For Utah Research J tv IS) Si $30,-84- Fund campaign. In announcing the awards, Mrs. Lewis pointed out that the re- rNtdtfep PER DAY Mn cm W Ajftoxlne mw mf cUofttr rg 912 rvf or Mrpot I 1 hr. Evm mothproof 0 nno Hmo. rvg sod corpots ctao OO 4oy you got thorn. Male SO EASY Thorough tcrvbblug ettoo romovo oU 4trt oid grtmo. Xnt pour 1 bortto shampoo solution & 6 qt. wotor Into tank. No mWn SHYER KING ACME Ph. ME 7-11- 10 search grants by the state organization, provided for continued financial' support for the L. E. Viko Chair of Cardiology at the University of Utah, which is a chair of cardiovascular research and teaching. Utahs share of Heart Fund money forwarded to the American Heart Association for national research amounted to $11,636, making a total of $42,478 appropriated for research locally arid nationally, Mrs. Lewis said. This represents of the gross receipts from 50 funds collected during the Heart Fund drive in the state, she add- Bend an if you're thinking' of buying an used car or truefe Diop in and drive a bargain away I led. This contribution to research aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of Americas leading cause of death was made possible by generous response of the public to the annual heart appeal for funds, Mrs. Lewis stated. We feel that this investment in research is a vital move, forward in the fight against the carI mlxturo onovgh (of diseases. 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