The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 January 1969 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Jan. 29, 1969

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Augsburger Views Progress

Legislature Finds Itself In Knotty Tax Dilemma

With the current session of the Indiana General Assembly now about a third over, it would appear during the week or two ahead that the tax philosophy conflict which all parties concerned are trying to sidestep will most certainly move out into the open.

At any rate this was the opinion of John F. Augsburger of Milford, state senator for the sixth district serving Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben and LaGrange counties. Augsburger said the demand for money is indeed pressing, but that his party (Republican) is concerning itself with keeping the campaign blocd-oath of Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb not to raise taxes as long,as he is governor. “This is a most difficult Augsburger commented on Sunday during a brief interview. He said if the bills which former Governor Roger Branigin pocket vetoed are allowed to become law, it would mean this session of the general assembly alone would have to cough up nearly SICO million, to say nothing of any new money bills.. One of the big pressures for mere money is the overall school picture—including the secondary schools, parochial schools and universities. He praised Governor Whitcomb’s choice of asking for higher university tuition rates by SSO per student, but said there would be money available for those who cannot come up with the tuition—“to be paid back, of course,” Augsburger said. Governor Whitcomb’s campaign promise was to hold the line on new taxes, and he talked a lot about a local option tax and a broadening of the sales tax to include services such as on haircuts, repair of television sets, movie

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tickets, etc. A lawyer himself, Whitcomb said he wculd hate to see such a service tax on attorney’s fees. Both of these appear to have gene up in smoke, Augsburger commented. He said, however. Governor Whitcomb told the legislators this would not be a tax increase, but hq was most certain to run into a storm of criticism by voters who had a diffeernt view of the matter. Democrats- Delighted Democrats in the House and Senate appear to be delighted, it was learned, that the Republican controlled assembly finds itself in this tight dilemma. Republicans control the Senate 35-15 and the House 73-27. Whitcomb is a Republican. Last week Rep. Samuel A. Rea, R-Fort Wayne, chairman of the Hcuse Ways; and Means committee, introduced a bill to channel $327.4 million into the property tax relief fund to bring an estimated average rate deduction of 60 cents in 1970 and $1.63 in 1971. He would raise the sales and individual adjusted gross income taxes from 2 to 3 per cent to provide money for the property tax relief and give a boost to the almost broke state general fund. Rep. Rea would also raise the corporate adjusted gross income tax rate from 2 to 4 per cent to provide more funds for school aid distribution and to enable partial

elimination of the tax on business personal property, a tax which has been cited as a hindrance to attracting and keeping industry in Indiana. More Sales Tax Senator Augsburger said he felt certain Indiana would get a 1 to 2 cent increase on its sales tax in this session. He said he personally viewed the local option tax as the creation of a “mess.” He did not saver it, he said. He also said the car inspection law, which attracted 6CO to 700 objectors at a hearing, would be extended to January 1, 1970, and that some of the inspection po ; nts would be eliminated. He said he felt the state would tack on a cent more gas tax on what he called the “dedicated fund.” In Indiana motorists nowpay a 4-cent state gas tax and a 6 cent federal tax at the gas pump. Augsburger said he voted against the salary increase for members legislature, although he personally felt they deserved the pay increase. The vote in the senate was 29 against and 21 for. He said he felt Governor Whitcomb would have signed a pay increase bill in spite of his no increase in taxes pledge. Augsburger is on the public policy committee, chairman of the pollution committee, and on the education and conservation and water resources committee. He planned to spend Monday at the Inland Steel Co. plant at East Chicago where that company has spent $72 million on water and air pollution.

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14 YEARS AGO, JAN. 27, 1955 Mr. and Mrs. Alton Troup announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley, to Keith Herbison, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Her bison of Syracuse. The death of Mildred Tarman Kammerer, wife of Albert Kammerer, occurred at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at her home two and one half miles northeast of Leesburg. She was 41 years old. Milford Lions and their ladies are invited to the Charter Night of the ne'wly organized Burket Lions club to be held at 7 p.m. February 2 at the Burket gym. There will be a dinner prior to the charter ceremonies. Cloyse Hollar, Bus Hollar, Gordon Teeple and Charles Teeple were hunting Monday and bagged one fox. A surprise birthday luncheon was given by Mrs. Robert Overstedt Friday honoring the birthday of Mrs. W. O. Davisson. The guests were Mrs. Davisson. Mrs. Lincoln Martin. Mrs. A. P. Bowers, Miss Trella Caris and Mrs. Harry Martin. A feature of the luncheon was a delicious birthday cake made by Mrs. Ov-c-rstedt’s daughter, Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Miller, r 2 Milford, are the parents of a nine pound, 10’2 ounce son, Stephen Lee, born at 6:30 am. Friday, Jan. 21, at the McDonald hospital. 20 YEARS AGO, JAN, 27, 1949 Mrs. Warren Fisher is making the desired improvement after undergoing a major operation at Goshen hospital last Thursday. She has returned home. The program of European pictures taken last summer by M. E. Miller of Pine Manor and shown at the First Brethren church Sunday evening was well

received by a full house in spite of a bad evening of rain and fog. People were in attendance from Warsaw, New Paris and Goshen. Dr. Glen Miller, professor of chemistry at Goshen college, will speak at the Bethel church next Sunday evening at 7 o’clock. His address is sponsored by the Indiana Temperance Movement. Dr. Miller is a very able speaker. This is a union service and all the churches are cooperating. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Robert Kelley, son of Mrs. Don Deter, who has been with the Occupation Forces in Germany, was discharged recently. He has rejoined the army air force and is now stationed at New York city. Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes are the parents of a son, Brent J., born at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. at the Goshen hospital and weighing six pounds, 7% ounces. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Barnes of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Poe. 40 YEARS AGO, JAN. 31, 1929 Mrs. Cora Atkinson will entertain the members of the Friendship club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mervin Mishler and Mrs. Daniel Hepler are on the program committee. The Indiana Legislature now has under consideration a bill to place a tax of one-tenth of a cent on each cigarette sold. Other levies are being considered on cosmetics, soft drinks, theatre tickets, chewing gum and sign boards. Fred Felkner of Dowagiac, a former Milford resident and a member of the Milford band, was elected as president of the

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NO INJURIES IN PICKWICK ROAD ACCIDENT Vehicles driven by Melvin Paul King, 36, of Goshen and Mrs. Charles Harris, 42, of Syracuse collided on the Pickwick road, one mile southeast of Syracuse at 6:40 p.m. last Thursday. King was booked at the county jail on a charge of public intoxication by deputy sheriff Gerald Oswalt and Syracuse officer Tom Kitch. Officers listed damage to the King vehicle at $l,lOO. They said the Harris car was damaged $450. Round Oak band of Dowagiac, Mich., at the annual meeting held last week which marked the starting of the 32d consecutive year of activity in the state of Michigan. The band is classed as a professional organization and is known far and wide. Will E. Grove, for many years a resident of Milford and a member of the Milford band, is also a member of the Round Oak band. Mr. Felkner is a solo clarinetist while Mr. Grove plays the French horn. “The Barnyard Gang”, composed of the following young boys, William and Arch Baumgartner, Roman Stutzman, Merle Holderread, Garrett Fagan, and Eugene Estep, have erected a “shack” east of the Emil Baumgartner residence, and where they meet twice a week and enjoy popcorn and candy; also ghost stories as told by William Baumgartner.

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Wednesday Afternoon Club Hears Book Review Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner was hostess for the January 22 meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon club. Mrs. Marley Evans, vice president. conducted the business meeting in the absence of the president, Mrs. Ralph Thornburg. Program chairman Mrs. Paul Warner, introduced Mrs. Wales Macy who presented a review of the book. “The People on Second Street”, by Jenny Moore, Boston author. This book reflects the life of an Episcopalian priest and his family, dealing with real people and real life situations, in various parishes. The theme is belief in God and in the unique worth of every person black or white. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. Refreshments were served by lhe hostess to the 17 members present. The February 5 meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Syracuse Youth Center with Mrs. W. T. Jones. Jr., Mrs. R. J. Mauzy, Mrs. Robert Searfoss and Mrs. F. L. Turner acting as hostesses. Mrs. Mary Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nickel of Syracuse are at Citrus, Fla., for the winter.

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2 LAKELAND DRIVERS HAVE LICENSE SUSPENDED Two Lakeland area drivers have had their driver license suspended according to the latest reports from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis. They are as follows: Sherrill L. Stout of r 1 North Webster, from 10-24-63 to 12-24-63 for drunken driving. John F. Gorsuch of Milford, from 11-8-63 to 2-5-69, for other traffic violations. * In an accident where both cars have State Farm collision sT*Tt mum coverage. State Farm pays for damages to tfygzfeh both cars. And you save the deductible insuaanci (usually SSO or$100). Call me: Glenn R. Morehead 2220 E. Winona Ave. Warsaw. Indiana 40580 Office Phone: 269-1315 Residence Phone: 267-2041 State Farm Mutual 4 Automobile Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomington. Illinois