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Show Page Eight FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1971 Gov. Calvin L. Rampton Declares Highway Week Sept. 19-2- 5 Freelance Writer Seeks City Commission Post THE SALT LAKE TIMES Foundation Reports Property Tax Increased in All Major Utah Cities The total property tax levy der the continuing reappraisal n Salt Lake increased 5.27 mills program. Thus the overall inhis year according to an analy- crease in taxes may be consid-eral- y sis just compleetd by the Utah greater than the percent- Foundation, the private tax research organization. Salt Lakes overall property tax levy in 1971 is 105.92 mills $105.92 per $1,000 assessed valuation). This compares with a otal levy of 100.65 mills in 70 and 98.50 mills in 1965. According to the Foundation study the property tax rate in Salt Lake Steve Holbrook las risen 40.4 per cent since 1960, 89.8 per cent since 1950, Mr. Steve Holbrook of 125-11- and 151.3 per cent since 1940. East has announced his canThe shows the trend didacy for the position of City in Saltfollowing Lakes total tax rate Commissioner for the October since 1940: elections. Mr. Holbrook has 1940, 42.15; 1950, 55.80; 1960, worked and served as an assist81.20; 1965, 98.50; 1970, 100.65; ant and field representative for 105.92. 1971, United States Congressman, is Approximately 50.6 per cent a free dance writer, press secreof the property taxes charged in tary and board member, NAA-C- P Salt Lake this year will go for and an organizer of early school anti-wpurposes. The Foundation activities. In announcing for the position report shows that 25.7 per cent he said, a large portion of the of the property tax will go for purposes, 20.6 percent people of this city are not rep- municipal for county purposes, and 3.1 per resented on the commission. The cent for special district purpose. young, who are insulted by our officials and the elderly, who are Property tax rates rose in most Utah communities this year gnored, the minorities who lave been invisible and work- according to the Foundation reing people who can no longer af- port. A survey of 67 major Utah ford the burden of unequal tax- cities shows that total property ation. This is the reason I am tax rates increased in 54 cities, declined in only 6 cities, and rerunning for public office. Mr. Holbrook also stated that mained unchanged in 7 cities. The overall average tax rate he would restore the city police ambulance service to the city. in the cities surveyed rose from There appears to be serious 88 mills last year to 89.41 mills. inequalities in the tax system. The average increase in the 54 Those who can least afford to cities with higher tax rates was pay are too heavily burdened. 1.80 mills. The increases ranged He said that he would attempt up to 6.6 mills in Moab and 6.36 to equalize the tax rates be- mills in Heber City. All of the tween the home owners and the declines on the other hand were downtown business district and less than one mill. Foundation analysts point out proposed a service charge for non profit organizations for the that the levy increases for this services they use such as police year are the largest since 1965. fore and street department. By During the 1965-7- 0 period, the my calculation the service charge mill levy increases in the 67 would bring in about $422,000 cities under review averaged 0.5 a year based on present prop- per cent per year. The increase erty valuations which is enough for 1971 is equal to 1.6 per cent to fund Central City, the ambu- or more than three times the lance service and several other average rate change of the past five years. projects. Mr. Holbrook stated, I preAlthough the mill rate infer to have the police department crease for 1971 is high by recent and I feel I can do some work standards it is modest when there. 1965 1950 to with the He said he felt his chances of compared During this 15 yearr experience. getting it were slim and would period the average levy for the like to have the parks depart- 67 cities surveyed rose by 72 ment to open the parks to all percent or an average of 3.7 per people and hire employees re- cent year year. gardless of race, religion or the In addition to mill levy inlength of hair. creases many taxpayers also experienced upward adjustments Wildlife on Display in their property valuations un th Left to Right: Horace Gunn, Associated General Contractors; Don Mackey, Chairman of Transportation Committee Chamber of Commerce S.L.C.; Governor Rampton; Clark Elmer, Dept, of Highways, Tublic Relations Director. Governor Calvin L. Rampton signed a proclamation declaring the period of September 19 thru the 25th as National Highway Week observance in Utah. On hand to observe the signing was Clark Elmer, Public Relations Director for the Department of Highways . . .Horace Gunn, Executive Secretary with the Associated General Contractors . . . and Don Mackey, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee. The Utah Department of Highways will hold an official dedication of the new 4th South Viaduct in Salt Lake City on September 21st as part of the National Highway Week observance. An except from a proclamation issued by President Richard M. Nixon is as follows: The highways built since the Erie Canal have become the dominant element in our national transportation system and a key force in virtually every phase of modern American life. These roads not only provide avenues of commerce for our nations economy,' but also help to make available the services and pleasures of our daily existence. Our rapidly developing 42,500 mile System of Interstate and Defense Highway is especially helpful for the traveller who wishes to visit recreational areas and historic sites that previously were known only through photographs. In our present day, by serving as the conduit for a large proportion of mass transit in urban areas, highways go far toward meeting our needs for the best possible transportation. In the future, as a part of a balanced system of growth, they should be a key part of an integrated and comprehensive transportation plan for these urban areas, linking other vital means of transportation by air, rail and WARTS DISSOLVE AWAY! Warts are caused by viruses. Removed by amazing Compound W! Compound W contains two medicines widely used by doctors in treating virus-cause- d warts. A few colorless drops of Compound W, used as directed, can dis- solve away warts in just No days. cutting.no burning, no pain. Remember: warts are caused by viruses moved by pound W. fast-actin- g re- Com- water. In this proliferation of American highways we find a clear reflection of the good which men can do by planning and working together in common ar needs. Now, Therefore, I Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 19, 1971, as National lighway Week. I urge Federal, State, and local government as well as highway inof-icia- ls, dustry and other organizations, o hold appropriate ceremonies during that week in recognition of what highway transportation means to our country. The Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce is planning guided tours of major building projects in the Salt Lake Valley. These tours will be conducted on September 23 and more information on participating can be obtained from the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. DECLARATION WHEREAS, it has been shown by experience that the benefits of adequate highways exceed their cost, through reduced accident and driving expenses, time savings, enhancement of property values, and encouragement of industrial, commercial and residential development; and WHEREAS, the State of Utah is engaged in an extensive program to upgrade its highway system to meet the needs of its people and of the states growing economy; and WHEREAS, the constant need for better highways of adequate capacity to satisfy the traffic demands, requires the understanding and support of all our citizens; and WHEREAS, the motorists of the State of Utah support this program through their state and taxes, and federal highway-use- r should take advantage of oppor tunities to become better in- formed of the progress and planning for highway development: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Calvin L. Rampton, Governor of the State of Utah, do hereby declare the period of September 9 thru ever-increasi- the ng 25th, 1971, as NATIONAL HIGHWAY WEEK in Utah, and invite all citizens to consider during the period the fundamental role of highways in their daily lives. Calvin L. Rampton Governor WALNUT SPINET CONSOLE PIANO. Like new will sacrifice for quick sale in this area. Cash or terms. Phone collect, or write Adjustor, 612 N. Orchard, Boise, Idaho 83704. 208-343-56- (9-1- 0 9-1- 7) 41 age increase indicated by the mill levy changes alone. The Foundation observed that Ogden passed Park City this year for the dubious distinction of having the highest tax rate in the state. The 1971 tax rate in Ogden is 111.92 mills compared with 11.87 for Park City. One small section of Ogden which was annexed to the city several years ago has an even higher total levy, 121.92 mills. Blanding, on the other hand, has the lowest levy among the major cities surveyed with an overall levy of 69.90 mills in 971. A number of smaller communities and unincorporated areas in the state have even lower tax rates with the absolute lowest levy of 52.9 mills found in the unincorporated area of San Juan County. Complaints Issued by County Atty. Nemelka (Continued from page 1) are required to appear before a city judge before Sept. 28 at 9:30. They are both free on their own recognizance. The charges against the two are in the conspiracy complaint are that the said Philip Blom-quiand Jim Hansen at the time and plaie aforesaid conspired to attempt to purport to exercise the rights, privileges, or powers of a suspended Utah corporation contrary to the provisions of Utah Law. The second count that the said Philip Blomquist and Jim P. Hansen at the time and place aforesaid conspired together to commit an act injurious to the due administration of the laws. The final complaint charges that the said Philip Blomquist and Jim P. Hansen knowingly at the timea nd place attempted or purported to exercise the rights, privileges or powers of the Wasatch Development Corporation, a suspended Utah corporation. st In real terms the cost of basic car liability insurance actually has declined. Based on the median national family income in each of the respective years, the cost was equal to 1.38 per cent of annual income in 1947 and to 1.03 per cent of annual income in 1967. At Slate Fair - Live wildlife and the story of their care are on display at the 1971 Utah State Fair in the poplar Wildlife Resources building. Beaver, waterfowl, deer, a bord of prey and schools of fish also have their annual treat of observing the curious variety of two footed fairgoers migrating about the fair grounds Sept. 9 to 19. Don Paul, Wildlife Rcsoures Information Specialist in charge of the fair exhibit, said visitors will see several displays about current happenings in the Utah wildlife management. Added reresponsibilities of the recently ReWildlife of named Division sources arc depicted as is the empurpose of the new Divisionwhisblem which features the tling swan. Strength, straightness and nail holding power make Douglas fir a top framing material. ITiTIM'lillMWH SPECTACULAR1: |