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Show V K Added Tax Cuts Begin To Salina Hearings On Little Appear Doubtful This Year Auction Sahara Recreation Set Report It is becoming increasingly unlikely that the 1980 Budget Session, which meets next' January, will be able to equal the tax cutting performance of the 1979 Utah Legislature. This was the conclusion of Utah Foundation, the private tax While this shortfall does not pose an immediate fiscal problem for the state, it is nevertheless worrisome because it may represent a trend that will be carried over into the 1979-8- 0 fiscal year. 2. Next year, state salaries in Utah will be research automatically adjusted upward in accordance organization, in a study of fiscal conditions in Utah at with changes in the the end of the 1979 fiscal index, unless the year. The 1979 Legislature 1980 Budget Session takes provided Utah taxpayers some action to modify this with $74.5 million in tax legal provision. According relief this year, most of to the Foundation, this automatic salary adjustwhich will come from a reduction in the basic ment probably will be school levy and from a somewhere between 11 general tax rebate to all and 12. 3. Other costs, which homeowners and renters. The study points out that are beyond the ability of it will be much more dif- the Legislature to control, also will rise because of inficult to develop substantial surpluses in the future flation. Retirement and conthan it has been in the social security past. Consequently, it tributions, which are tied probably will be necessary to salary levels, will climb to trim back on some next year. In addition, current services and social security taxes will programs before any ad- increase even faster ded tax reductions can be because of rate and wage made. Foundation base increases legislated at these by Congress in 1977. arrive analysts 4.- ' Rising school enrollconclusions ' from the ments will make it infollowing facts : 1. Current revenue creasingly difficult to concollections have fallen trol school expenditures in used enrollment estimates that were somewhat below the estimates prepared by the State Board of Education. If the State Board estimates prove to be correct, it may be necessary to reduce the school allocations during the year or provide for a supplemental ap- propriation. cost-of-livi- 5. The present Federal revenue sharing program is authorized only through Sept. 30, 1980, and there is some question regarding its renewal. Even if the program is extended beyond 1980, there is a strong possibility that funds going to state governments may be drastically reduced or Salable at auction 310 compared to 420 last week and 510 last year. Average seasonal attendance. Good demand. Feeders scarce, most representative sales steady. Slaughter cows to strong. steady Slaughter bulls $1.00-2.0- 0 lower. Slaughter steers Juab County Courthouse, Nephi, at 7:30 p.m. BLM has proposed to withdraw 3,541 acres of public land within the recreation area from settlement, sale, location, or entry under the general Management land Land laws, including mining laws subject to valid existing rights. The 100 220, purpose of the proposed Room and heifers $1.00-1.5- 0 Palace, lower than last week. Sup- South West Temple, Salt withdrawal is to protect Lake City, Utah at 7:30 existing and planned feeders, 30 ply 40 cows, remainder mostly p.m.'and July 19, at the recreational development slaughter steers and heifers. (BLM). Meetings will be held July 18 at the Salt Huish FEEDER STEERS: Choice 340-40- lbs. 0 Choice 400-50- Theatre $96.00-108.0- lbs. 0 Richfield, Utah 0 Choice The ancient Greeks tried lbs. $77.50-86.5part to make rain by dipping load high Choice 725 lbs. oak branches in water. $88.50-95.0- 515-65- 0. 0, FEEDER HEIFERS: 0 receives approximately Choice lbs. $14 million per year in Choice Federal revenue sharing Choice 290-35- 400-50- 650-75- 500-60- 0 Choice $72.00-79.5- 0 lbs. 0 $76.00-85.0- lbs. $83.50-94.5- lbs. $61.50-69.0- "Nature is visible thought." Heine 0. SLAUGHTER COWS: Decreased highway Utility and Commercial few high travel, brought about by 2-- 4 6. Pamela $45.50-50.0- Cufuel shortages and high dressing $49.00-52.0fuel prices, could reduce tter $43.50-46.5couple to highway revenues at the $49.50. behind earlier expec- the years immediately same time that inflation is SLAUGHTER BULLS: tations. During the fiscal ahead. In addition to ad- escalating highway costs. 0 Yield Grade 2 ded the this When same operating costs, highway year ended June 30, 1979, actual sales tax collec- influx of new students finance problem occurred lbs. $63.00-66.0tions were $5 million below probably will necessitate in the early 1970s, subSLAUGHTER STEERS: legislative estimates while added expenditures for stantial transfers were 5 Good and Choice High from individual income tax capital outlay. Moreover, made general lbs. $63.25-66.7collections were $8 million in determining public revenues to assist the under the estimates used school appropriations for highway fund with its couple high Choice $67.75. 1979-8Few Good $61.50-63.7the Legislature' problems. by the 1979 Legislature. Good and Choice 5 lb. Holsteins $60.00-62.21175-182- 950-132- 5. 0, 1185-143- PG We lose a heaven right here pn earth by a too eager pursuit of the moon. Theatre 11 July -- 14 ts. These consist of roads, picnic areas, campgrounds, and the new solar heated visitor center and administrative site. In addition to the proposed withdrawal, the revised management plan Sahara Little for Recreation Area will also be discussed at the public meetings. The plan includes the development of new facilities for 250 camping units at the existing White Sands Campground. BLM was assisted by a third year landscape architect class from Utah State University in designing the proposed plans for the campground, 4 THE NEWS, July 12, 1979. which will be displayed at the meetings. A third topic for discussion will be the location and future use of the proposed Richwell Natural Area, a 9,791 acre within Little Sahara. The area was designated for wilderness stfldy by the Utah Director of BLM on Area Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Box 778, Fillmore, Utah 84631; Further information telephone: (801) about Little Sahara Comments will be accepRecreation Area may be ted until Aug. 20, 1979. 743-681- IE UP TO TODAY'S LIVING Star Theatre UTAH FREE ?( ESTIMATES on all, Electrical Contracting A dreamer dreams of both. July iPg Beautiful Lighting Fixtures, Commercial Wiring and Supphe at Discount Prices I tr oi Heaven Can Wait NEEDS DIAL COMING Fri., California Sat.-Mon- July Tues. ., & 20-2- 1 529-749- 23-2- 4 . Dreaming All 1 work guaranteed! The Price Is Right starring starring Warren Beatty & Julie Christie HOME For Your ELECTRICAL 17 -- - L -- RM Written comments on BLMs proposals should inventory associated with the proposed Intermountain Power Project. Sunday Tuesday -- obtained by contacting the House Range Resource Area Office in Fillmore. According to Jensen, the public is encouraged to comment on the proposed actions which will affect the future use of this popular recreation site. an be sent to Tom Jensen, wilderness House Range Resource accelerated July 13 14 Winning and loving. starring 15 Page 4 May 25, 1979, following -- Kathleen Quinlan & Stephen Collins (They promised they would always be together ... a moving love story) Friday - Saturday July 13 14 Glynnis OConner & (A heavenly movie ; comedy) SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Good and Choice lbs. $62.00-65.5few high Choice up to $66.25. Page Friday Saturday The Promise Salina, Utah 12, 1979, GUNNISON. Wed. - Sat. $74.25. eliminated altogether. At the present time, the state funds, with an added $28 million going to local units. Proposed actions for Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County will be discussed at two public meetings in July, according to Tom Jensen, House Range Resource Area Manager of the Bureau of THE SUN, July SORENSEN ELECTRIC Seymour Cassel (Come disco and dream in the California sun) A UNIVERSAL o Wl UNMWM PICTURE UM. Mi " " BONDED 8l LICENSED 29 East Main, Salina, UtahV" 760-95- 0 THE PERFECT BIKE FOR ABOUT THE TOWN V c SCHWINNMBB GO lIEE GT ATeMtoU R I STj J r Sale Begins - July 13, 1979 55 mph Speed Limit Saves Gasoline But officer, I get better gas mileage at 70 than at 55. So goes the lament of many disgruntled Utah motorists who object to the 55 mph speed limit. The Utah Energy Office gave a few of these motorists a chance to prove their assertions with a gas mileage test June 27 on the highway near Lakepoint Junction in Tooele County. Two cars from the news media were also tested. The gas mileage tester consisted of a glass cylinh der containing of a gallon of gasoline which was connected to the test vehicles fuel line by Rees Fullmer, a graduate student with the University of Utahs mechanical engineering department. Fullmer used a stopwatch to time how fast the DOORS OPEN AT 10:00 A.M. ' A Special Invitation To Our Semi Annual 2.1 one-tent- Comfortable upright handlebars Gumwall tires Schwinn tubular rims Forged front fork 10 Speed IflOdelS RIDE A BIKE TO WORK o Save Gas o Improve Health - ASSEMBLED' AND- ADJUSTED: AIINQ EXTRA CHARG Westenskows Gunnison - Richfield cylinder Great Pant Suits - Dresses - Sportswear - etc. Model Coats at emptied And Gowns speeds of 55 and 70. From this, mileage rates at both be could speeds calculated. A 1974 Oldsmobile made 16.3 miles per gallon at 55 12 Price and 14.7 at 70 - an improvement of about 11 percent at the lower Earrings Scarves speed. A 1977 Ford LTD got 17.2 mpg at 55 mph and 14.3 at an improvement of about 20 percent at 55. Going against the wind, the LTD got 16.6 mpg at 55 and 13.2 mpg at 70, a 26 percent improvement at , 70, ALL LAWNMOWERS 22 Greenbriar Rotary Mower $12295 20 Greenbriar Rotary Mower Reg. $132.95 Special 1J Air Fly mo Cushion $18500 Hoses & Rainbird Sprinklers 10 Off Edwards Decorating Center SOUTH MAIN STREET ) GUNNISON, UTAH cars speed in- creases, air resistance goes up significantly. Wind increases air resistance exponentially. The faster a car is moving, 50 the more power it takes to break air and wind resistance and the more gasoline it takes to power the car. Thats why most cars are 10 to 20 percent more fuel efficient at 55 mph than at 70. We wanted to demonstrate the potential gas savings at 55 and establish the credibility Mathesons SHORTS 1 of Gov. said program, 2 Price Jack Lyman of the Energy Office. Any driver who would like his car tested may call the Energy Office at The test will cost $25. Anyone whose car gets better gas mileage at 70 than at 55 will receive a free test. For more information, call the Utah Energy Hot or Line at Off Reg. One Rack enforcement hour $ioo Swim Wear &Teri 55. When a 533-542- 4. 581-52- toll-fre- e. & Paulette's Smart Shop Utah East 32 Main Street - Salina, Price |