Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 January 1939 — Page 22

~ - ‘taxes on cars:

Stickers for Half Year| . Are Proposed So As Not to Lose Revenue,

A bill providing that Heinse ¢ plates would be issued on July 1 of £each year rather than Jan. 1 is to ~ be introduced: in the Legislature within the next few days, its au- % thor, Rep. George W. Wolf (D. Peru) { said today. : i This measure would follow the reci ‘ommendations of the Hoosier Motor Club, which has been conducting a 3 vote on the proposed change in the { date of :issugnce. More than 80 per f cent of persons voting have favored { ‘a change to correspond with the ¢ State's fiscal year, the Club reported. : Two other bills are now pending in the Legislature to change .the date of purchase. The House meas ure calls for their issuance on April 1 while under the Senate bill Plates would be issued on March 1.

1940 Would See Start

Rep. Wolf's bill would become ef-| fective oh July 1. 1940. The meas-| urs -would not rasult ina. loss of . money to the State, he said, because : stickers would be sold. for the six- . month period prior to the. issuance of the new 1940-1941 plates. Under the other measures pend(ing in the Legislature, he stated, the . State would lose the income which "would accrue between the time the old licenses expired and the issuance of the new cones. Other measures pending. in the Legislature which would affect motorists would: Allow process action against non- : resident commercial vehicle operators in any county in Indiana. { Repeal the tire weight tax law and appropriate $650,000 for refunds of fees paid under the act. Pix a flat 85 license fee for pase senger automobiles excepting taxicabs.

, Flat Fee Proposed

Establish. &. flat: $4 license fee for passenger automobiles excepting trucks and busses. Reduce the passenger fee $1 on each classification.

mobile licenses fee. Prevent diversion of automobile license and gasoline tax money for purposes, other than road consttuction and maintenance. Prohibit commercial trucks from| operating on State highways from noon Saturday until midnight Sunday, except those carrying stock or perishable goods. Prohibit driving miles an hour ab highways. . Provide for the cutting of weeds on county highways each year between © June 15 and Sept. 1,

faster than 50 night on public

Gives Reasons for Repeal of Auto Taxes

Todd Stoops, secretary-manager of the Hoosier Motor Club, today said that Federal taxes cost the new car buyer akout 521.50 the first year and in succeeding years in proportion to the gas, oil and accessories he buys. A “Federal taxes.” Mr. Stoops said, “were imposed: on autos as a tem-. porary measure in 1932, but .as is ‘usual, temporary taxes go on for;ever.” 4. Mr. Stoop advanced the following reasons for. the repeal ot Federal

3 “They invade a tak field ‘that ‘properly belongs to the states. { “They are an unjust and discrim!inatory double tax. - i “They make gasoline sales taxes {inexcusably excessive. ! “They force motor vehicle owners ito, pay twice for: general fund purposes, since, as citizens, they pay all {other taxes also: 3 “They are in.the riabire. of diver= ision, end encourage the states to {divert highway funds to other pur{poses, because: the revenue is not {directly applied to highways. i “Their repeal” has been recomjusnded by Congressional Committtees.” i “Ninety-eight per cent of the members of the Hoosier Motor Club: thave voted for the. Fepeal of the Federal taxes.”

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month since: November, witnessed. substantigl‘ reductions in traffic deaths and “accidents, Paul G. Hoffman, president of ‘the Studebaker Corp. and head of the Automotive Safety ‘Foundation; said in commenting on the “dramatic improvement” in traffic conditions last year.

automotive - cars, manufacturers of parts and accessories, tire companies and motor financing -groups—have united in the program of the Foundation to promote a curtailment of personal injuries and property damages.

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Dr. Walter E. Beyer, dentist (right), demonstrates ‘to. the Citizens Safety Committee possible perils of Here he shows what happens when a large truck pulls into the center lane to pass a slow moving car hile another car approaches

" three-lane highways.

today announced it will offer awards

to cities and school systems in the

United States which show. thé most]

marked improvement ih safeguard-

ing pedestrians “fromm ‘traffic Beel-

dents in 1939.

Stating that four out of five traffic fatalities : involve - pedestrians, and that in - metropolitan . centers up-

ward of 60 per cent of. those who

die in traffic ‘arevpedestrians, President Thomas P. Henry said there

is evidence that individuals are willing to abide by more stringent

edestrian and auto regulation. Provide a flat $3 passenger auto- RP &

“Certainly. . we cannot hope to achieve anything like a maximum

degree of traffic safety until there is co-ordinated control of all who use the streets and highways, ” he

said,

Observes Improgement In Traffic Conditions

Times Special NEW. YORK, 13.—Each

1937, “has

‘Jan.

There were 8000 tewer: fatalities in

traffic last year than in 1937, the Foundation reports, Encouraged by this gain in traffic safety, the Foundation is éntering upon. its fourth: year of activity to. reduce. traffic hazards.

The four majar branches of. the industry-—<makers. ‘of

“The immediate outlook for con-

tinued reduction in traffic accidents and injuries as tempered by the prospects of a peak year of travel in 1939,” Mr. Hoffman said. :

“The very size of the 1938 re-

ductions makes unlikely another such sizable decrease, however, anticipate a continually improving rate, providing there is no letup in our: “activities. simply a question: of how generally "Wwe apply the technique which valready has been proven successful.”

Chevrolet Continues Sharp Uptrend

We can,

It is

Times Special El as DETROIT, Jan. 13.— Chevrolet

| report said.

60,669 units for December were the largest of any month since September, 1937, and were about 20 per cént above those of December a year ago, the company’ announced today. The, sales _total included Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr and Lincoln cars. Used car sales for the month were 20 per cent greater than December a year ago .and stocks of used cars in the hands of dealers were 25 per cent less than Jan. 1, 1937, the January production schedules for K Ford, Mercury and Lincoln- Zephyr. cars have been increased.

Two Models Added To 1939 Dodge Series

Times Special DETROIT, Jan. 13 —~Two rabgy

| models have been: added to the: 1039.

series of 117-inch Dodge luxury iinérs—ong a seven-passenger sedan and the other a limousine. Both are motinted on a special chassis. The six-cylinder standard, floating-power-mounted . Dodge engine, transmits the power to the Hypoid rear drive through two ‘| tubular shafts provided with three universal joints. Particular attention is given to upholstering the interiors, which are given easy entry

by extras wide doors. :

Appointed: Manager Of Olds Manufacturing.

Times Special DETROIT, Jan. 13—C. L. ‘MeCuen, Oldsmobile general manager,

from the opposite direction. .Capt. Lewis Johnson, State Safety Director ‘Don Stiver, Lieut, Lawrence McCarty, police accident prevention bureau héad; James P. Tretton, Indianapolis Railways superintendent, and Dr. Beyer. ¥

DETOURS LIFTED]

ON TWO ROADS,

Introduced i in : Legislature $ Rep. Wolf

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of f Three-Lane Highways Cited |

STATE REPORTS

Loads Limited on Number|

of Secondary Highways; Bunarouny Set Un, i

is under wa) way, the departinent re-

.B. 31 in Scottsburg,

Doi nd. “107, from Ind. ®.1

Ind. 7. an "Regular detours are:

ae 8 west antl]

north 7% miles over Roads 6 and 13.

Ind. 145—From one mile north of

New Boston to Fulda, 61% miles over county ¢ gravel.

Times Photo. (Left to right) Traffic

today announced Sidhey A. Woodmancy has been appointed manager of manufacturing to succeed J. J. Carter.

Mr, Carter resigned because of |B

illness’ and, wheh he recovers, is expected to return to special as-

AL. have been at this location for nine

WEST SIDE MOTORS "TO BE FORD DEALER

West Side Motor Sales, Inc., 2419 West Washington St. has been ap- | pointed’ a Pord dealer, it. was announced by Ray L. Allen, district

. manages “for the Ford Motor Co.,

Oat Side Motors is owned by R. Edwards and Lee Elliott, who

years. Formerly, West Side Motors handled Plymouth and Chrysler.

SAT.. ONLY

sighment with General Motors Corp.| §

Crisis

‘Climatizer” Relieves Heat in Summer

Times Special SOUTH BEND, Jan. 13.—Now

that chills and shivers of winter

driving have been conquered‘ with |

super-efficient heating automotive engineers are turning their attention to relief measures for the discomforts of hot weather driving. © Avaijlable with the new 1839 Studebaker is a combination ventilating, air filtering ‘and heating system, known as. the. central “climatizer.” ' In addition to pro-

‘viding heat in cold weather, it can

be used to provide fresh, cool, clean air in warm weather. It is especially valuable in dust, rain and sandstorms as windows can be kept closed tight without discomfort to the riders.

Two New Bantam Cars Introduced

Times Special BUTLER, Pa., Jan. 13 —The introduction of two new models by the American Bantam Car Co. was announced today by Roy 8S. Evans, |B président. A special coupe and a roadster are now Aavailgivie, Mr. Evans said.

systems, | |

Saturday Only $2.95 Regular SELF SETTING

highways 2 Sosdary highways)

| have been pos Se Shoulder construction work].

‘ Hl Times-Astme PY Photo, ‘William: Leeds, heir to-a

| 600,000 tin plate fortune, rs io ‘Leeds are shown as they stopped -

in Honolula after a os “in south seas. Yonge 2

RETIRES FER "YEARS ON. RAILROAD

SPRINGFIELD. Nadi. Jan. “13 w, P.)—William B. Spear, a Boston & Maine Railroad conductor who has retired after 54 years of service dating back to the era of wood-burning engines, is proud of the fact that no passenger ever was injured on a train on which he was conductor. However, he was burned severely on the feet and legs last April when his crack train, the Darfmouth, was derailed.

Genuine Pigskin

GLOVES

Also Capeskins and Suedes ..... $1 95

LEVINSON

PERMANENT "SPECIALS

wi iree Stores

SAT. ONLY

CROQUIGNOLE PERMANENT Satisfaction Assured

To Prove to

$5.00 Permanents. Now 3

$2.15 SAE $3.50

ARLENE SEAL nee. ommended everywhere— uaminteed — asy , g manage.

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$2.95 Wave. You $1 Only

‘Why Be Grey? Our Hair Tinting Guaranteed. Clairol Special. .$1.50 Paragon Special $1.50 Inécto Special. .$2.50 Oil Bleach Spec. $1.00

BEAUTE. ARTES

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N. £. Oorn wash. ‘a Iii.

No Appointment Necessary. ts. 601—Roosevelt Bldg.—601 wasn” tore ts. J

LL 0433.

: Mrs, Nicholas Shumack bemoaned ] her luck when thieves stole $500 in

{|the gems were returned mysteri-

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PEABODY, ‘Mass, Jah. 13 (U. Pi

jewels from her home. But when

ously four day s later, she was jubilant to discover in the loot

[SHE “was SURPRISED

“LOANS

20 Months to Pay

"WOLF SUSSMAN, INC.

239 W. WASHINGTON 87, Established 38 Years

i ' Opposite Statehouse

several jewels which had been

; Bene for years.

FIRST COME..... FIRST SERVED I

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§ SUEDES

Kips! PATENTS? CALFSKINS!

Strong, fleece lined. All heel styles. RARE VALUES.

durable rubber,

Brown or Black

Mr. Leonard Says: a “It’s too good to miss. . . repeat the 8-piece

studio couch ensemble, specially priced at $39.95!”

. « « So, here itis!... $1 00 down delivers it . . and the balance on convenient ferns. This outfit is an unusual value . . . and it will be worth your while to visit our store and make an inspection of it! Mere are the facts . . . the COUCH . . . twin innerspring . . . with arms, 3 back pillows . . . and in four colors. . . brown, rust, red, green . . . This couch is a regular $39.50 value. THE

sales during December continued the ‘sharp uptrend of November, | showing ‘an increase of 24.7 per cent over December, 1937, W. E. Holler, general’ sales manager, announced

{Automobiles Found i in :5000 Combinations

i All automobiles, even low-priced

OCCASIONAL CHAIR . . . in your choice of many colors to match or contrast the couch . . « This

Fears, are produced to meet. exact sspecificatiors of dealers to. whom they are destined ‘to be shipped, “according - to Automobile . Facts, monthly trade publication. i. As many as 5000 possible com-' #binations ‘are found in the alteri natives of body ‘types, color, trim fand equipment of low-priced cars, Fwhile higher priced cars offer evén fmore options fo the ‘customer. / + Actual manufacture customarily. is accomplished in 10 days from the itime a dealer's order.is scheduled

today.

In the month, 66,832 new passen-

get cars and trucks were sold, Mr.

Holler said - ‘Used car sales also | were up, ‘showing a id of 31 per cent, he’ said.’

Ford Sales Largest Since September, 1937

Timeg Special DEARBORN, Mich., Jan, 13.—The Ford Motor Co.’s dothestic sales; of

Fat the factory, although some speci{fications require from 30 to 90 days jo produce. Dealers usually. order cars in ‘groups’ of four: or more, pspecifying an assortinent they betlieve their customers:prefer. :

\ Awards Offered f

Awards Offered for Pedestrian Safeguards -

Times Special . * i i WASHINGTON, | Jan, 13. — The r fAmerican Automobile / Association

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We claim this Is the biggest studio couch value ever offered. You get $85.15 worth of merchandise for $39.95. You pay

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is a fine, large, well styled chair. This chair is a regylar Su 85 value, THE TABLES . . . 2 STEI - TOP: STUDIO END TABLES . . . and a COFFEE TABLE . . . all matching walnut. with marquetry Siok and waterfall design. These tables sell regularly for $6.95 each. THE LAMPS HE | matching group . ... reflector junior lamp . .. bridge lamp ... . . and able lamp . .". .-modern design, white finish “+. . bought especially for this group. These lamps’ sell regularly for $9.95. We say fo you . . . THIS IS WORTH COMING 10 SEE vendlf IT IS # DISAPPOINTMENT T0 You. ins .- WE WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY.