The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 June 1978 — Page 4

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — JUNE 29, 1978

EDITORIALS

NO TAX ON TAX Starting on July 1. 1978. Hoosiers (and out-of-state travelers) will be getting a little price break that will probably be misunderstood by most motorists. That is the day the Indiana Sales Tax must be added to the pump price on gasoline in Indiana. Most people will see their favorite station's pump price go up and consequently, it seems to reflect a higher price per gallon on gasoline. Quite to the contrary though, the price of gasoline will actually be going down slightly . . . not the price of gasoline itself, but the price you are paying at the pump. Indiana has had the tax on tax situation on gasoline for all these years since the sales tax has not been added to the pump price. It was lawful for the station attendant to charge the sales tax right on top of the pump price which already included both state and federal taxes and consequently gasoline purchasers were actually pay ing a tax on these two taxes. Now this will not happen. If you drive in and order five dollars worth of gas. you will be getting $5.00 on the pump price where previously you would be getting $4.80 plus the 20 cents sales tax. Even though this is not a real big savings each time a person puts gasoline in a car. the few cents here and there will make a difference whether it be noted or not. However, the word from Washington is that gasoline prices are expected to rise any way yet this year and the word is still being kicked around some that no one wants to hear . . . rationing. Gasoline is one commodity that the American public has always taken for granted since the mechanized age took over. It is a product that regardless of the price, we are going to buy and use as we see fit. Many people of this day and age will not remember the gasoline rationing during the second World War. but if and when such a thing be necessary again, it sure would change the habits and passtimes of many persons, especially younger people. Add to this the fact that slowly the change is being made away from the larger, heavier gas-using cars, to the more economical, lighter automobiles. This also is very disturbing to many but here again in a place the American people have been spoiled and will simply have to live with the changes. It is ironic really that gasoline is so important a part of our lives. We use it not only to propell our cars, but also it is the necessary item to keep freight and mass transportation going . . . but it also is a very heavily used item in the recreation and hobby world today as we depend more and more on gasoline for our daily lives. Not very many people even can mow a vard anymore without gasoline whether it be in a hand-tvpe mower or a riding machine. The sports vehicles . . . motorcycles. recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, speed boats, and on and on relv on gasoline to propell them. We do use a lot of gasoline for pleasure and we certainly take it for granted. Someday, regardless of the reason, we will not have gasoline so freely to use. Maybe it will be price . . . maybe the shortages of supply will begin to show up in our lifetime . . . but whatever the reason this very taken for granted product is not unexhaustible. It is a product we are using much faster than mother nature can manufacture it. ME MBEICWr WHEN.-.-J^f (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1973 A satelite food stamp office is coming to the Walkerton area beginning Wednesday , July 11. A representative from the food stamp office in South Bend will come to

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tow n one day a month to serve the residents of southern St. Joseph County. Market reports that round steak this week is selling sos $1.38 a pound; rolled rump roast is $1.48 a

25. At home 26. Knifelike implement 27. Greek moon goddess 28. Behold! 31. Solar

38. Resorts 39. Prong 41. Stinging insect 43. Rodent 44. Large worm

deity (var.) 34. Move i sideways 35. Kind of black ink 36. Pauses

■ Indiana has embarked on two innovative programs which show every sign of contributing to safety on our highways One is known as Operation CARE which utilizes stepped-up enforcement during holiday periods on Indiana interstate highways, which are the ma)or traffic arteries m the state. It is a cooperative effort including law enforcement officers from several states. The idea began last year on the Independence Day weekend and utilized State Police from Indiana and Michigan to patrol the Interstate corridors between Chicago and Detroit Officers focused on speeding. reckless and drunk drivers There were no fatalities on the highways involved in this program and accident rates were down. Indiana. Michigan. Illinois and Ohio joined together during the Labor Day weekend in 1977 to beef up patrols on five Interstates Again, death and accident rates plum meted. Although the recent Memorial Day holiday weekend was a bloody one on Hoosier highways, there were no deaths recorded on roads

pound; smoked pork chops at $1.29 a pound; franks at 97 cents for a pound package; green beans at 3 pounds for $1.00; lettuce at 39 cents a head; plums at 49 cents a pound; Hills Bros, coffee is $1.69 for a two pound can; Crisco oil, 24 ounces is 69 cents; six 6-ounce cans of Minute Maid lemonade at 89 cents; and Dial bar soap are five for SI.OO. Playing at the Rialto is “Charley And The Angel" and “Cinderella". 1963 Saturday is election day for the voters of three tow nships, Johnson, LaPorte County; Lincoln, St. Joseph County and Polk, Marshall County. This is the day that the decision will be made on the matter of Johnson Township combining with the present Polk-Lincoln United School Corporation. The combined vote of the three townships will be the final decision. The parade scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. will highlight the day’s activities at North Liberty on Thursday. July 4. With a bigger and better parade each year this year’s promises to top them ail. Arthur Zigler, Route 2, Walkerton, has announced that he has discontinued the crane service he has operated for the past 18‘/i years and that his equipment was sold to Ronnie Drake. Walkerton. Friday night specials in Walkerton featured vacuum cleaner bags at 75 cents; a 30 inch bar stool at the regular price of $3.99 can be purchased and the second one for a penny; chocolate covered peanuts at 39 cents a pound an Anacin at 39 cents for 50 tablets. 1968 Robert Barton, director of music of the Walkerton schools, has been appointed as chairman of the Concert Band Contest to be held at International Friendship Gardens, Michigan City, on August 2. The new postage rate will go into effect on August 1. First class letters will be at 4 cents an ounce; airmail at 7 cents; postal cards at 5 cents and third class at 3 cents. Market reports that pork sausage is at 59 cents a pound; lunch meat at 27 cents for a 6 ounce package for either slicing bologna or pickle loaf; cabbage at 5 cents a pound; celery at 19 cents a stalk; potato chips at 59 cents for a family size bag; potatoes at $4.50 for 100

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R. Bowen

patrolled under the CARE program It has proved its worth The State Police also have organized a cooperative effort involving law enforcement agencies, operators of four-wheel-drive vehicles, snowmobile owners, amateur radio operators and organized groups of citizens band radio operators The CB radio makes it possible to link these people together during times of emergency, such as the blizzard Hoosiers experienced last winter, and can result in faster response to human needs during emergencies It also has the potential for assistmg law enforcement officers in identifying drunk, speeding and reckless drivers, or in pinpointing road hazards The new system, known as INCERT because it stands for Indiana Council of Emergency Response Teams, is being implemented statewide at the present time. This improved communication and cooperative undertaking between police agencies and the public they serve can work to the benefit of all of our citizens during times of need.

pounds and sweet onions at $2.50 for a 50-pound bag. At the Culver playhouse “The Boy Friend" is playing through July 13. At the Rialto is “Run Silent Run Deep". 1948 July 31, 1948, is the deadline date for reinstating G. 1. insurance without taking a physical examination. If you reinstate on or before that date it is as simple as falling off a log. The third annual Eisteddfod (Carnival of Song) will be held at the Theatre of Nations, International Friendship Gardens, near Michigan City, on Sunday afternoon. June 27. At the Locker Plant this week save 25%. Choice beef at 57 cents a pound or choice pork at 49 cents a pound and the meat is cut and wrapped to your specifications. Also this week end specials include applesauce at 3 16-ounce packages at 25 cents; blueberries are two packages of 11 ounces each for 41 cents; sea perch at 29 cents a pound; and haddock at 49 cents a pound. 1943 Following as the third in a series of family misfortunes. Mrs. H. C. Sprague, wife of the pastor of the Community Church. Koontz Lake,

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suffered injury last Thursday evening in what was intended to be a pleasure boat ride. Rev. and Mrs. Sprague decided at around 10:15 that evening to christen a new boat they had purchased. A refreshing boat trip on the lake was in order. The results of that outing held little refreshment however. In stepping into the boat Mrs. Sprague lost her balance and hurled both herself and the minister into the lake. The doctor was called to attend her as the leg tendons had been torn in the mishap and Rev. Sprague was in severe pain for 36 hours. For the humid events in the area the Globe Clothiers, Walkerton, have on special this week suits at $25.00; $29.50 or $35.00 and Portis straw hats at $1.95 and up. rEvan well-fed dogs can » need vitamins^JP"®? 1 4m l ASerigeanti I 9 7 M Hler Mo» ton ( O<T»CMK’V 4 o’ A M Co M.ihmo'Xj V Of.nm ?3?JO