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Show Moss Says Fords Signing In Lieu of Top Priority For Taxes Bill is a Victory for Utah Senior Citizens Senator Frank E. Moss, said this week, that President Fords approval of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes bill is a victory for Utah and other western states that have long suffered a tax inequity because of the large amount of federally-owne- d land within their borders. President The signed the bill late last week. "This is something we have worked on in the Congress for "15 years," Senator Moss said We I if remember correctly. years, had to ovecome some strong regional biases against us. But Im very pleased that we were able this year to pass this legislation in the Congress and that the President has agreed with us and signed it. It will mean a great deal to our d counties where out are already carrying a heavy people tax burden." hard-presse- THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1976 Page Twelve Moss said the bill could mean over $7 million annually in addi- tional federal revenues for Utah. "Every acre of public land which is tax immune diminishes the tax base proportionately within its governmental jurisdiction, he said. He added that with over 70 percent of the state owned or controlled by the federal government, Utah taxpayers were carrying an "unfair burden" of taxation becuase of the tax immunity afforded the federal land. This bill will not repay us for all the land owned by the federal government, but it will compensate our local governmental units for the vital services they provide and for which they have not compensated up to now. This will take some of the pressure off our taxpayers in Utah who need and deserve this action." p Springmeyer, Democratic candidate for the Salt Lake County Commission, said this week that the Commission should give "top priority to construction of the new Westside Senior Citizens Center at 9th West and 9th South. "There is no excuse for delaying this vital project any longer, Springmeyer said. "The land has been purchased, plans have been drawn and the City has committed sufficient funds for construction. Work can begin as soon as the County agrees to provide operation and maintenance for the new facility." He stated that senior citizens living on the west side of the county have been told that county government does not have enough money in its budget to make a commitment for operation and maintenance costs. Bob Kidding Around No Small Job at It's which homes that time of year again when limits" areas, and for assistavailable are around" neighbors babysitters find "kidding needed. if ance the neighborhood is a popular The sitter should know the teleoccupation. Colder weather heats up cultural, phone number and address where ahletic, social and church activities and that means parents will be leaving home in droves during the evening hours. Utah Safety Council . President, J. Howard Latimer, and the Utah Safety Council join in reminding parents that babysitters may be the most important help they ver hire. "Whether last years sitter is making a return engagement or a new sitter is on the schedule, there are a few things every sitter should know before you leave the house," advised Dr. Latimer. The sitter should know the location of all exists, telephones, stairways, bathrooms, play areas, off-- wb snow smsc 1 We should be disturbed and concerned that we in Utah do not know enough about Orrin Hatch's background and where his support is coming from. Hatch was born, raised, practiced law and spent most of his life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to Utah only 7 years ago. He has no record of service to or interest in our state and its people. His ties to Utah are new and weak. The Hatch campaign is paid for and run by extremists of Coors. beer including the money Joseph out-of-sta- te What has he done to deserve our support? Is this the element who can speak for us? Senator Frank Moss, whose lifetime of service to our state has him earned respect and influence in the Senate. Moss is the strong Utah Re-ele- ct voice we must have in Washington. works lor you! Paid for and authorized by the Moss for Senate Committee Donald B. Holbrook, Chairman you can be reached and, in addition, the telephone numbers of neighbors, the police, fire department, doctor, ambulance service and any other the sitter may need in an emergency. Show the sitter the list and place it by the telephone. If you expect the sitter to enforce forbidden activities, etc., give the sitter these guidelines in the presence of the children. "Remember a babysitter is a stand-i- n parent. Accept no substitutes for a good babysitter. Its no small job. Filling it properly is a huge responsibility for any parent, Dr. Latimer concluded. |