Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1919 — WHITING ATTACKS TAX LAW [ARTICLE]

WHITING ATTACKS TAX LAW

Filed Action in the Gary Superior Court Last WeekGary, Dec. 15.—Action attacking the constitutionality of the new tax law was brought in the Gary superior court here by the city of .Whiting which alleges that the tax levy authorized by- the plate boajd of tax commissioners is not sufficient for ihe rity’B needs. The city of Whiting, through its mayor, Walter E. Schrage, and city attorney, John C. Hall, seeks to have the decision of the state commission set aside, and the county auditor mandated to levy taxes according to the schedule authorizetl by the city council, and approved by all the city officials. The suit is entitled the City of Whiting vs. George M. Foland, county auditor of Lake county. Prompt action is sought by the petitioners, who have asked Judge Greenwald for a preliminary hearing Thursday, Dec. 18.