The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 October 1981 — Page 5

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I Fithian Reports

WASHINGTON - Claiming “there is still time" to keep next years interest rates from climbing higher than this year's. Congressman Floyd Fithian today cosponsored a replacement of this summer s tax cut which could balance the budget by 1982 Fithian's action, if successful, would repeal the remainder of the tax cut which Congress has already passed Only a small portion of that tax cut went into effect on October 1 of this year > The new tax cut which Fithian advocates would then go into effect "The people 1 represent want two things a tax cut and a balanced budget." Fithian said y “This bill could provide both If we don t change the tax cut passed this summer by Congress, the S6O billion deficit it will produce will keep interest rates and unemployment high." Fithian said the idea of bringing down high interest rates through targeted tax cut repeals has gained bipartisan support Onginially sponsored by Congressman Udall <D-Ariz ) and Obey (D-Wis.). the substitute tax cut would slash *2OO billion from personal income taxes over the next five years The tax cut also includes estate tax reform from small businesses and farm families; marriage penalty tax deductions; expensing provisions to encourage business moder mzation; and small business tax rate cuts However, the tax cut would repeal the sl2 billion tax break given to the oil industry in the Administration's bill and would

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decrease some of the tax breaks oriented toward large cor potations It would also close up a number of tax avoidance loopholes “It is not right to keep interest rates and unemployment high in order to give huge tax cuts to the oil industry and to other large corporations.” Fithian said Fithian voted for the ObeyUdall tax cut earlier this summer as the balanced budget alter native to both the Republican and the Democratic tax cut bills “Budget deficits cause high interest rates,” the Indiana Congressman said "Working men and women in our country cannot afford another year of

Letter to the editor New ambulance arrives

Dear Editor; This is an open letter to the people of Milford, Van Buren Township and all others who have supported the Milford Emergency Services. Inc On September 30. 1981. we took delivery of a new TEC Modular Ambulance to help us whenever the people of our community need medical aid It is with pnde and gratitude that I wish to thank the following people who were instrumental m helping us acquire the new ambulance These people are Susie Chupp. Cheryl Brunjes. Wayne Richardson, Steve Miller and John Perry Without their time and effort this wouldn t have been possible Many hours of discussion and comparison

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high interest costs ” Fithian listed some of the effects that high interest rates are having on the economy: — 317 small businesses have shut down per week (hiring the first half of 1981 — housing starts will fall this year to their lowest level since 15M6 —a couple wanting to buy a $70,000 home on a 25 year mortgage at today's mortgage rates could pav $250,000 for the home, with $175,000 of that going to interest rates — Indiana's auto dealers have gone out of business at a rate eight times the states average over the past two years

shopping were done to try and make the proper purchase at the greatest savings to us and the community And it was thru the financial support of the community in the past that we were able to make such a purchase at this time In the next few weeks, we will be outfitting the ambulance with the equipment required by the State of Indiana so we may service you in an efficient and safe manner Be proud. Milford, for this would not be possible without your unselfish support. Thank you John Murphy Chrmn Ambulance Committee

a. GOOD HOME COOKIN’ FOR DOGS AND CATS

By THE STAFF OF THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS Pussycats and pooches offer a special warmth, whether they're house pets or ‘ working’’ animals that keep mice at bay or round up the sheep And. as every animal owner knows, pets need just as nutritious meals as we humans do. but. unfortunately, the cost of commercial pet foods has risen right along with the inflation rate. However, it's possible to prepare healthy, delicious dishes for your furry friends, often simply by spending a little bit of extra fixing time when you do your own cooking. For example, one of our readers. Marian Rogers, goes to the grocery store and picks, up —for free — quantities of fish leftovers < Large fish are sold in fillets and other dressed forms The remains are usually thrown away.) She puts the fish heads, tails, and bones with their attached meat m a pot. covers them with water, and lets the mixture cook to a jelly-like consistency. Marian then removes the largest sections of skeleton with tongs, but leaves in the little soft bones The “soup” is put through the food grinder while it’s still hot and easy to pour ... after which, Ms. Rogers adds a handful of wheat germ, divides the stew into serving sizes, and freezes what her cats don't eat immediately. Marian also purchases lowcost. “unpopular” organ meats, which she whips up into mealtime treats for her fortunate felines Chicken gizzards, hearts, and livers are boiled until tender and served whole with a little warm broth. And, when she’s using the oven for something else anyway. Marian often prepares a pork-liver-and-raw-egg dish for her cats She just puts the meat in a foil-covered pan with a little water and bakes it until the liver is pink in the center. Once it’s sliced or ground, she serves it

Light and license check underway

Indiana State Police Superintendent John T. Shettle reminds Hoosier drivers that Indiana Law requires vehicle headlights to be turned on when driving between sunset and sunrise and* at any other time persons or vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet on the highways. During the month of October the Indiana State Police will be launching a "Light and License Check" to help motorists prepare for wAnter driving and the increasing use of headlights. The "Light and License Checks" will include a check of the driver’s license, registration and all of the vehicle’s lights, including headlights, parking lights, turn signals, stop lights.

with a raw egg mixed in. Dogs, too, will enjoy homecooked flavor and benefit from the extra nutrition in do-it-yourself foods. Miki Collins, who lives with her sister and a pack of sled dogs in the bush country of central Alaska, used fish as the basic ingredient of her low-cost dog dinners. “We usually cook the pike, carp, and such that we net whole — heads, insides, scales, and all — to provide our dogs with hearty, wholesome meals," she informs us. “We also add game birds and other small trapped or hunted animals to the kettle, as well as inexpensive meat trimmings that are sometimes available from the grocery store. Old potatoes, stale bread, cold zucchini, moldy cheese, and carrot tops help round out the diet. A cereal supplement of rice or oatmeal is often used to fill out a skimpy pot. too and adds extra nutrients. We make a point of adding such extras when the dogs have been working especially hard.” Os course, it’s important to cook fish and game completely in order to kill any parasites the critters might be carrying The food will be ready when the bones are soft, the meat crumbles easily into small chunks, and the whole mixture has a thick, mushy consistency. Miki's dogs are hardworking animals that are fed once a day.. . so they're always ready for that meal! But she says she'll bet that almost any dog — whether a husky, a malamute, or just a plain old garden-variety mutt — would thrive on her fish, meat and vegetable stew. A quick cost analysis will show that — even when using only purchased organ meats at regular prices — homemade cat and dog meals can cost less than half as much as the store-bought variety . . . and they’re all good, nutritious food, without fillers, emulsifiers, or artificial coloring

license plate lights and tailights. Troopers will also look for other equipment violations If a defect is found, enforcement be taken depending upontne severity of the problem. Keeping the vehicle equipment in working condition may help drivers avoid an accident and contribute to save 100 Hoosier lives, the ongoing Indiana State Police program to reduce traffic fatalities in 1981 as compared to a five-year average. Each district will organize the “Light and License Check" to meet the public needs in their area. Kosciusko County will be having spot checks in various locations during the month

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WASHINGTON - “America is finally taking the first step toward economic recovery,” Senator Dick Lugar said. “On October 1, Americans for the first time in many years will have more, rather than less, money in their pockets after pay day.” Lugar said. “They’ll have more because the government will be taking less in taxes. ” Lugar explained the public will receive a five per cent tax cut now. with additional 10 per cent cuts during the next two years. “In all. Americans will be keeping a total of $750 billion in their own pockets, which would have gone to Washington, if it hadn't been for President Reagan's economic recovery program.” “The tax cut may not bring the country immediately out of its economic problems,” Lugar said. “No one said that recovery would be easy or come overnight. What's important is that the ground rules have been changed for the economy. Public initiative and investment now will L: encouraged New incentives have been given for saving and production, and the government will not be able to automatically raise taxes anymore because the tax tables have now been indexed to inflation.” Lugar added, however, that interest rates are too high

County Demo chairman wants explanation on vote

Stan Nice. Kosciusko County Democratic chairman, recently urged Indiana's Republican Senators Richard Lugar and Dan Quayle explain their vote concerning a big tax windfall for themselves. The county chairman stated, at a time when Americans are being asked to sacrifice, it is difficult to understand their attitude of giving themselves a raise. Nice said, “Both Lugar and Quayle have recently voted to eliminate the $122 per month Social Security payment to the elderly and they have helped reduce the school lunch program and they now favor taking away medical treatment for our nation’s veterans." In light of that, it is unforgivable that they should vote themselves thousands more per year, the chairman concluded This UPI article appeared in the September 25 issue of "The Indianapolis Star The Senate voted Thursday to remove the $3,000 limit on tax deductions members can take for living expenses in Washington despite a warning that such action only hours before new budget cuts are announced would enrage the public. It also voted to lift the pay cap that has frozen top federal bureaucrats at the same salary for five years and was considering a move to drop a $25,000 annual limit on fees that members can eam through lecturing. The actions came on a catch all bill to fund government agencies through November 20. Current spending authority expires at midnight Wednesday 30) and the regular departmental appropriations bills were delayed by President Reagan's budget revolution. On a 50-48 vote, the Senate approved a proposal by assistant Republican leader Ted Stevens of Alaska to drop the 29-year-old $3,000 a year tax deduction allowed members of Congress for their Washington living expenses Court news COUNTY COURT Speeding — Eva Warren. 65, Milford, $37; Faith L. Troyer. 31. Leesburg. $42; Janet J Baker. 39. Milford, $42; Peggy S Green, 43, Leesburg, $37; Juan Hernandez, 45, Milford, $42; and Jeffrey C Robertson, 32, Syracuse

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Washington Watch Sen. Dick Lugar

“Inflation is coming down.” he said, “but lingering doubts that Congress will return to its deficit spending ways have kept interest rates high. President Reagan has called for more budget restraint to convince the markets of his resolve to hold federal spending.” “I will be studying the President’s proposals.” Lugar said. "I agree with him that there is more fat that can be cut from a number of federal programs, including defense, without jeopardizing national security and the government's responsibility to provide assistance to those in need There will be no cuts in the Social Security program, and I’m pleased the President will establish a bipartisan panel to work on the long-term problems facing this important social program.” In the continuing search for budget restraint, Lugar said he will "especially be looking to cut those programs which amount to Hoosier taxpayers subsidizing development elsewhere” He said. "Indiana already has the schools, sewer and water systems, and the roads . for economic development. Federal programs should be aimed at encouraging business development where services already exist, rather than contributing to

Stevens said it does not reflect the cost of maintaining two homes in distant cities and that instead of a limit, members should be allowed to deduct “reasonable and neccessary expenses just as every businessman does." Freshman Sen. Mack Mattingly (R-Ga.) warned that the amendment plus two other Stevens proposals might be determined to have merit later after committee hearings, “but this is the wrong time and the wrong place.” “The President of the United States will talk tonight about the need to cut the budget and the question will be who are we looking after, the public or ourselves? ’ ’ he argued. On a 10-8 vote late Wednesday (September 23), the Appropriations Committee recommended lifting a four-year-old cap of $25,000 on the amount a senator can eam in outside income. usually from speaking to

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inflation by paying the high price of building such services from scratch.” One call system announced At the Urging of the Public Service Commission Pipeline Safety Division, Indiana Utilities have joined in a co-operative effort to establish a centralized communications system for use by contractors or any person wishing to identify underground transmission lines before digging, blasting or drilling. The new “one call system” can be accessed by dialing the toll free number of 1-800-382-5544. Trained personnel will give the caller the information he needs concerning buried lines in the area and will dispatch a utility representative to mark the location at no charge to the caller. Scheduled to be put into operation October 5, the new system is expected to directly benefit Indiana citizens by enhancing safety measures as well as saving the companies with underground lines thousands of dollars in repair costs.

interest groups. Before the limit was imposed, a few prominent senators were earning as much as $75,000 a year. The committee bill also voted a 30 per cent raise from $40,000 to $52,750 for the Senate chaplain. The Rev Richard Halvorson, who took over as chaplain this year when Republicans assumed control of the Senate, used to be pastor of Sen. Mark Hatfield’s church. Hatfield is chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee In other action, the Senate voted to add to the House passed bill $125 million to fund U.S. participation in the Sinai multinational force between Egypt and Israel.

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