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Show Letters To The Editor Editorials March 4, J96.5 THANK YOU, DR. WILKINSON As one who once thought he would go into the exciting field of journalism, but who turned to the law, and later to education, I write to congratulate you on having been cited as one of the top three papers in cir dilation, awarded first place in Page 4 Come On, Senator ! Splendid Statements Miss The Main Issue Lin Dial Kenneth Fox 2821 South 2700 East 3802 South 2850 East Plant Manager. Warehouse foreman It's become No, I don't I don't like a nuisance everyone knocking on my door. The United Fund should take care of such things. I think there should be one People get tired of separate collections. I d rather have them come around once ' drive. Senator Wendell Grover told his fellow legislators an interesting story Tuesday about some fruit farmers who used to row across the Hudson River to sell their wares in Manhattan in the 1700s until the colony of New York decided to impose a tarriff on them. Chaos ensued until the United States was formed and that sort of Jealousy was outlawed. Senator Grover's moral was that Weve come Mi circle to the point u'here we are again levying or exempting special taxes to favor certain states. He is thus opposed to freeport. He commented that he was opposed to levying special taxes against special groups or exempting special groups. The statement is resplendent with statesmanlike virtue and it has no bearing to the realities of local, state of federal taxes. Senator Grover has as much political savvy as anyone in the legislature and maybe a little more to boot. We think he knows that taxes, by their very nature, are about as impartial as an Alabama voting registration clerk. Besides the basic function of collecting revenues, taxes have been used to encourage or discourage certain endeavors whicn legislators felt were for or against the public good. This applies to oil depletion allowances, the dependent exemption for families and the capital gains tax, etc., eta, etc. The only impartial tax would be a head tax with no exemption, deduction or allowances. That simple disposition of the problem would bring about enough chaos to cause a revolution. We see nothing sinister about allowing tax exemptions to encourage those activities which produce growth and revenue, if they truly do so. We see little benefit in those taxes which discourage growth and revenue producing activities particularly manufacturing. House Bill 68 looks discouraging. It would eliminate the federal income tax as a deduction in computing state taxes for a corporation and would mean an increase in corporation franchise taxes from between 21 to 45 percent, depending on the sire of the corporation. The people of Utah want good highways, better schools and generally more services. This is going to cost money and some taxes will have to be increased. The question of where to grant exemptions and where to increase taxes is but die sales tax, not as yet seriously considered by the legislature, thorny could provide die needed revenue in the most painless manner when viewed in the light of our need to attract industry. If we are serious about increasing our tourist business, a one-ha- lf percent increase in the sales tax isn't going to keep anybody out and some revenue would come from pockets other than our own. A 35 percent increase in die corporation franchise tax, plus a two percent Increase in the individual income tax, might inspire a second lot before anyone decided to locate here permanently. Senate Bill 160 is the sales tax bill it doesn't have a chance this session -- - but it might not hurt to write somebody a letter, expeclally if he's up there voting. COUNCIL COVERAGE The news coverage you provided for the recent state conference held by the Utah Council on Family Relations was excellent and contributed substantially to the success of the conference community service, awarded best editors column in group 3, and awarded excellence in typography in group 3. There is nothing more important to America than newspapers who report the facts of our present day civilization accurately, and who at the same time have the courage to crusade in their editorial columns for better government without the impairment of our liberties. I wish you every success in pursuing your goal of a better informed Thank you so much for your kind assistance in the dissemination of information concerning our meetings. Your help was another example of the fine public service your newsoffers to .the paper continually people of the Intermountain West. Robert M. Gray President, Utah Council on Family Relations electorate Dr. Ernest Wilkinson President, Brigham Young University Provo, Utah The Many MmhI of U ill Lucan Ask For Brandied Peach! tration for disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regutjtions probably ipw, youre that means ...well, It s happened even before we could legislate against it... Utahs first speak easy ice cream parlor. Its called the Peppermint Palace They feature such morally degrading ice cream flavors as brandied peach, berry and champagne sherbert. Arno Stetnicke, the man responsible for this new threat on our society, says he plans to expand to sell even more degrading flavors He features booths for families with partitions around them so the children wonthave to be exposed to the gluttonous intake of the Infamous flavors... but, does that Justify his bla-te- nt blasphemous attitude ourpuritanical heritage? I say no! But then, I dont have to sleep with that on my conscience I wonder now Arno is sleeping tonight? .so am I! All I know is that now Ive got to write to some red tape I wonder fella In Denver. if those guys are giving me the run around? lo-g- an John Smythe 2721 East Carole Salesman Lynn L. Theobald Texas Street Sales Representative 1740 a "No. It. gets too Involved with so many people coming to your door I get tired of it at my house. I'd prefer individual char- ity drives even though one may be approached more than once. Youd have a better opportunity to contribute to the charity of your choice. OPINION, PLEASE? Do you believe separate charities should be allowed to have their own fund drives? (asked of shopper a at the Cottonwood Mall) QUESTION: WALKING BAR In the course of history, on occasion, civilization produces a man to save human-it- y Today, friends, I am that man. I have formed a company with Tim Heyden and his wife, of Park City, to produce a solution to the carrying and transportation of liquor. We call it a whiskit. Whiskit Is totally new and brilliantly designed vest to end the horrors of carrying your liquor., an end ot toting your liquor in a grubby grocery Whiskit is a beautbag to-w- NO NEWS DEPARTMENT I finally received word from the United States Defense Department regarding my humble offer to buy up all those old holes (deactivated missile silos) outside Roswell, New ifully tailored You fabric flask. dont hide it under the table when you dine, you wear it With whiskit you avoid the uncomfortable embarrassment, of that archaic bulge created by stuffing a bottle in your pocket. Whiskit fea- Mexico. The letter came from the Air Force Deputy Chief, Real Estate Agency, Drecter of Civil Engineering regarding disposal of missile sites. And the chief referred me to armed tures individually styled pockets and compartments for the creation of a complete drink There are pockets for olives, cherrys onions wizzle sticks, tooth picks, shot glass and enough compartments of nan services committee, section 2662 to title 10, United States code. . and from there to the General Services Adminis nies for an adult party. These whiskits will be on the market In the next few days so let me know of your reaction to this civilized answer transportation of your social hour And before you write that nasty letter to me saying that I'm encouraging delinquency in our youth by glamourizing intoxicants... let me say that whiskit can be easily adapted to carry popcicles and two ounce ice cream Dixie cups. Rocky Mountain Published by Crest Wester Inc., 2265 East 4600 South, PO. Box 17277, Salt Lake City, Utah 84U7, Phone Member of Utah State Press Association. MANAGING EDITOR JOHN B. LUNSFORD Entered ss second class matter at the post office at Salt Lake City, Utah, under the act of March S, 1211. Pub- New, 278-28- lished every Thursday. SUBSCRIPTION RATE OUTSIDE CARRIER DELIVERY 5 00 per year AREA - - SUBSCRIPTION RATE WITHIN CARRIER DELJVERY AREA- - - - -- 83 00 per year -- i Y i i Let There Be Light Instead Of Heat During the last eight weeks the Rocky Mountain Review has published a series of articles dealing with die matter of liquor in Utah. The question, spurred by the introduction of Senate Bill 105, has become a burning issue in the minds and hearts of many. We have declined to take an editorial stand on the outcome of this bill and we continue to decline for two reasons: First, we prefer to reserve our editorial comment for issues to which, by reason of inspiration or persperation, we might possibly contribute light rather than heat. Second, we sense that almost everything has been said. Our opinion would do little to further the goals of either side -- - and might ... enlarge the furor. On this difficult question, fellow Uthans, let us reason together. There are many in our state who feel that liquor is harmful to the body as well as sinful. It is impossible not to respect and admire this conviction. Yet the conclusion does not follow that it is right to attempt to control individual sin by public mandate. There are those who look upon the consumption, sale and purchase of liquor as purely personal matters. The high incident of alcohol consumption in traffic fatalities, the nuisance and danger of public drunkeness and the question of public revenues remove liquor distribution from the purely private realm. On both sides, we tend to pre -- judge the issues. We do not sit down and debate analyze facts, carefully weigh the pros and cons as with most othef matters. On both sides, we become emotional; we fail to look at the other man's pothe issue is not sition; we argue; we tend to create rifts and bitterness worth that. We would hope that legislators and the public can calmly reach conclusions on the following: 1 ) Does the present law help control the public problems concerning alcohol? Would Senate Bill 105 or any changes in the law have any effect oi these public problems? 2.- ) Assuming that an expanded tourist trade would help our state's economy, es the distribution of liquor have any direct or indirect effect on tourism? 3.- ) to satisfy personal or have we Are we making laws in this area convenience, individual or religions morals, the States economy, jkiblic revenues or the public good and welfare? Which motive is proper and should ... prevail? We are realistic enough to that emotion and prejudice on both sides but will never disappear from the legislative process in this matter intelligent workable laws can come only with increased understanding of facts and the other man's point of new. We hope that whatever the outcome, it's done for the right reasons. know Joan Stock 2872 Morning side Drive Waitress School teacher I think the people should choose the charity they want to contribute to Yes, I do Some people have a desire to contribute to their own favorites Mrs. Russell V. Anderson 2145 Oneida Avenue 1) For a $10,000 a year take, used to come out for state activities, if House Bill 81 roes through the cut will be And if you're in that $238. select bracket earning $ 50,000 year, per your previous $1,319 35 slice wdl jump up over $600 to $1,959.03. There are other bills of insome terest to taxpayers will be peremptorily forgotten by sifting committees but a few will see the light of day Under House Bill 126 you will not have to pay property taxes to your on improvements house if they didnt cost more than $1,000 each year, an incentive to add on that sun deck brick by brick. If Senate Bill 157 is passed, sales taxes on food will no longer plague the weary shopper. This could make up the new suit lost by the increase in the income taxor maybe just put you even. It's almost as good as stamps. Two bills before the House, House Bills 108 and 199, provide a double-barrel- ed blast at anyone thinking of trading m the old jalopv on a new mod -el This year. They put back the sales tax on trade-in- s which was removed in 1963. $170 As Mary Pnppins said, "a spoonful of sir ar helps the medicine go down". The Senate's spoonful of sugar would be Senate Bill 57 which would exempt sales tax on medicines and prescription drugs. F or those who Jarre favorably considered 'tseir little ones as premous tax excretions, House Bill 78 will remove some ft the glee if it passes. , If they're under 19 only count on state taxes for a $300 exemption rather than the previous $600, On the other hand, if youre thinking of naming them in your will, and House Bill 181 goes through, those you leave behind will be a little less sad when you go. That bill would imrease the exemptioi on tax from inheritance theyll t - l electrically. . Tax Drop? Not A Chance! (Continued from Page hs Like cooking A DRYING 'i CLOTHES FLAMELESSLY r x is the M Better Way! $40,000 to $60,000 - if you should leave that much. The needle is again jabbed with House Bill 215 collecting lf a percent state tax on gross income - besides the other increases. But theres one last bit of relief, you can exempt $25 from your gross income in figuring taxes if you give it to a political party, under House Bill 196. one-ha- Optimistic, arent they! Bennett Nominates SE Youths Three southeast Salt Lake youth are among 12Ltahns nominated by GOP Senator w allace F. Bennett to compete for two vacancies at the United State Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland i ney are aosepn m Zaelit, South 2490 East, Salt Lake City; William S Butt-ril- l, 4650 Idlewild Road, Holiday; and Leif W Erickson, 4269 Vagis Way, Holladay Thk Senator said all of his nominees will be given tests hkh will by the Academy make the f.nal selection 3615 coyj Women osersvhdmin?ls prefer dec trie cookm? in the area we serve. The same is true with drsin? clothes In fact, records show that last sear flamdess electric drsers far outsold Harriets pe models for home use Why do women prefer electric drsers Some reasons flamdess electric drser costs up to S4U less a sasin? which will drs up to I. OOO loach of clothes to bus free. Because an electric drser is a simpler mechanism, there is less maintenance. less to ?o wron? - Monn Sat ft a cleaner than a kiloflameless, fumeless, odorless Nothin? Nothin? CUartfT Than All Outdoor is watt An electric drser is burnin? No products of combustion See the excitin? ness electric tftlt bctric, fi drser mode Is at sour dealer's now. UTAH POWER a UOHT CO. sA |