The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 March 1983 — Page 5
Letters to the editor
Response from Hiler
Dear Editor: Over 5,000 Third District Hoosiers have written to me to express their opposition to the 10 per cent interest and dividend withholding provisions of Public Law 97-248, the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982. I agree, and that is why I voted against this provision when it came before the Congress in 1982. Unfortunately, I was in the minority and this measure passed. The enactment of 10 per cent withholding provisions on interest and dividends confronts individual savers with an additional withholding burden upon Thanks for coverage Dear Editor: I would like to thank you for your recent coverage of music events involving Wawasee High School students. Our music department has made some advances in its program in the past few years, and we are very proud of what our students are accomplishing. Your coverage, especially putting the Jazz Band on the front page this week, not only lets the community know what we are doing, but also gives our students a feeling of pride, in knowing that their achievements are being recognized in the paper. Thanks again. Sincerely. David S. Blackwell, chairman Wawasee High School Music Department
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their earnings, and creates additional administrative costs for the private financial institutions involved in the reporting requirement. I am very opposed to unnecessary regulatory and tax burdens upon our private citizens and businesses. These additional burdens were a consideration of mine when I decided to vote against this legislation in the 97th Congress. I have cosponsored HR 500, a bill to repeal the 10 per cent interest and dividend withholding provisions of this unpopular law. Over 230 of my colleagues have joined me in cosponsoring this legislation. I will follow this bill closely and vote to repeal 10 per cent withholding when it comes before the 98th Congress. Sincerely, John Hiler Member of Congress No Change Economy is just away of spending money without getting any fun out of it. -Reporter. Kanawha, la. Cheer Up If you can look happy when you aren’t, you’ll get along all right. -Current. Carlsbad, N.M. Exception Middle age is that period in a man's life when he’ll do anything to feel better except give up what’s hurting him. -Bulletin, Great Lakes.
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A recent newspaper article described this session of the Indiana Legislature as being “one of the dullest General Assemblies in years. ’’ That statement could not be further from the truth. There has been an enormous blend of excitement with an intense pace on the House floor. That combination will increase within the next few days as the House of Representatives considers issues already approved by the Senate. Those include a state lottery, “Infant Doe,’’ drunk driving, and child safety seats, to name a few. The issue of repealing a provision of the state’s constitution which bans a lottery is the one controversy coming our way. Passing the Senate earlier in February, Senate Joint Resolution 7 would remove the lottery ban from the state constitution. To amend the constitution, the proposal would have to be approved in a referendum in 1986. It is difficult for me to predict the support the measure will receive in the House. If it is passed, the legislature can do nothing to create a lottery by law until 1987, at the earliest. In response to public concern this summer, the House will also consider a senate bill that would prevent future “Infant Doe” cases in the state. The bill would assure that a child born with severe medical problems and a handicap such as retardation would get the same medical care as a child born without the handicap.’ Opponents, however, argue the current law is adequate. The bill would be the first step to the state second-guessing physicians on other medical decisions, they say. Two Senate bills aimed at toughening laws against drunk drivers and habitual traffic violators need House passage before going to the Governor's desk. S.B. 171 would make it a crime to drive with a blood alcohol content of .10 or above. Under current law, a .10 blood alcohol level is considered evidence that must be supplemented by proof of impairment in drunken driving trials. The bill also would broaden the meaning of intoxication to include narcotics and other controlled substances as a cause of impaired driving ability. S.B. 169 would give the Bureau
of Motor Vehicles power to suspend a driver’s license for either five or 10 years if he has been ruled an habitual traffic offender in one of two categories. Current law calls only for the agency to notify the prosecutor of the driving record. Many bills have been proposed in both Houses requiring the use of special car seats for children two years old and younger to be strapped in child safety seats while riding in cars and trucks. The measure would make the violation a class C infraction calling for a fine of up to SSOO. Other Senate bills up for House consideration include two Senate bills. One would provide medical care to pregnant minors without parental consent and the other would make use of animals in a fighting contest a class D felony Also, furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors would be made a Class C misdemeanor; a penalty up to $lO of 15 per cent on insufficient checks; and a better definition of public nuisances are all Senate bills up for House consideration.
Congressman's Report
JOHN HILER
WASHINGTON - Congressman John Hiler recently issued an appeal to all 18 year-old men to register with the Selective Service System. Citing figures from the Indiana State Headquarters of the Selective Service System, 775 men bom in 1964 failed to register within the Third Congressional District in 1982, Hiler said. The district includes Elkhart, Marshall, St. Joseph, Starke, LaPorte and Kosciusko Counties. “Like many Americans, I have reservations about the need for registration at this time,” Hiler said. “But it is the law and young men have nothing to gain by failing or refusing to register.” All mem born after December 31, 1959, are required by law to register with the Selective Ser-
It happened ... in Milford
10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 7.1973 The second petition for a package liquor store in Milford, filed by Bola Liquors, Inc., was denied Thursday morning. About 30 people with petitions appeared to protest the granting of the license. After hearing many spokesmen the board denied the license and told the group there would be no package liquor store in Milford as long as they were on the board. Kent Biller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Biller of Milford, has been named to the Indiana Central dean’s list for the first semester. Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger spent two weeks in Huntsville, Ala., recently at the home of her son Mr. and Mrs. Jan B. Fuller and family. She took care of the children while Mr. and Mrs. Fuller vacationed in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger spent Sunday in Muncie with Mr. and Mrs. John Beiswanger and family. John is a teacher in the Storey junior high school at Muncie where he teaches math. 20 YEARS AGO, MARCH 7,1963 Donn D. Kesler, principal of Milford high school, stated this morning (Thursday) that Milford’s head coach Jerald Van Meter has received a national science foundation grant from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., and plans to
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Barbara Todd returns to Todd Realty
Clare Baumgardt, residential sales manager of Todd Relaty, announced recently that Barbara Todd has returned to the staff. With over 16 years experience in all phases of the real estate industry, Barbara has been a realtor since 1966, when Todd Realty was established. She holds two professional designations, the GRI, Graduate of the Indiana Realtors’ Institute; and the CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, from the National Marketing Institute. She is a member of the national and Indiana Association of Realtors, the Realtors’ National Marketing Institute,-and is active in the local board of realtors, where she is a past director and executive officer. Mrs. Todd is active in community affairs, as a member of the Theatre Guild of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse, the Wawasee and Papakeechie Property Owners Associations, and a Communicant of All Saint ’s Episcopal Chapel on Lake Wawasee. She has been published in “Who’s Who in American Women” continually since 1977, and lives on Papakeechie Lake with her children and grandchildren.
vice System within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Failure to register could result in a maximum jail sentence of five years and fines upto SIO,OOO. “There are many misconceptions about registration," Hiler said, noting possible reasons for non-compliance. ‘ Some young men think there is a cost involved, while others feel it may result in being drafted. There is no draft at the present time, and registration involves no cost to those registering. Young Hoosiers may be denied student financial aid under new regulations because they failed to register.” Hiler urged persons with questions about registration to call 317-247-3402.
submit his written resignation effective at the end of the school year. School officials have no immediate plans for his replacement. Relatives honored Andrew Beer of r 1 Milford Tuesday evening when they called at his home to help him celebrate his 80th birthday which was Wednesday. The birthdays of Walter Steffen and Nettie Haab, both of Syracuse, were also celebrated in the Beer home that evening. Milford Chief of Police Justin Kneeland has requested that all cars having 1962 license plates be removed from the streets in Milford before Monday, March 11. If not removed they will be towed away and owners will have to pay for all costs. 30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 12.1953 Mrs. Jennie Cox was pleasantly surprised on Sunday, which was her birthday. A carry-in dinner was enjoyed by her family. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Truman Cox and children, Jean, Truman, Jr., and Jimmy, of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller and children, Marcia, Ronnie and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Eston Butt, Mrs. Vernon Butt and children, Allen and Kathleen, all of Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce B. Rohn attended a commercial teacher clinic at the LaSalle hotel. South Bend, last evening, conducted by IB M. The world’s champion
Mrs. Baumgardt added that the return of Mrs. Todd, with her expertise in lake properties, will enable Todd Realty to continue in its professional manner to serve the real estate needs of the community. Home Truth Some folks want to check government spending and others want to spend government checks. -News, Jacksonville, Fla. Car goes off road, damage considerable Between SI,OOO and $2,500 in damages were sustained to a car driven by Amy Hochstetler, 16, r 4 Syracuse, Sunday when the teenager rounded a curve on Defreese Road and the car failed to negotiate the curve, going off the road. MBUuauaaMMßiai •• Fi I j JOINS STAFF — David W. Salla has recently joined the staff of Lake City Bank as announced by R. Douglas Grant, president of the bank. Salla assumes responsibilities as loan officer in the Consumer Loan Department, while having spent most of his working career in the financial field. While attending Vincennes University, he was a member of the varsity tennis team, student senate, Sigma Nu Social Fraternity, and active in various intramural sports. He is a 1975 graduate of Vincennes with an Associate of Science Degree. Salla and wife, Julie, and son are now residing in the Warsaw area.
typist was present. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Himes of Argos were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Himes’ cousin, Mrs. Mary Mullin. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Yoder are moving this week) from route 2 Milford to route 1 Bremen. Their daughters, Barbara Jean and Donna Lou, will remain in Milford until school closes. 50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 9,1933 L. E. Northam and family of porte were weekend guests in the Howard Love home. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Felkner of Warsaw called on Eugene Scarlett and family on Wednesday evening. J. W. Rowdabaugh and D. W. Weybright and wives called on Mrs. John Weybright, Sunday. She is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emory Cooper east of Milford. Dr. Eldon Hurd and family of Roann, were Saturday night and Sunday guests at the home of his mother here. The Wm. Ryman family have moved on the Perry Hoover farm formerly occupied by Mr. Hoover’s mother. Dwight Berky and family vacated the Milton Juday farm east of Milford, now owned by Albert Krull and have taken up their residence in what is known as the Thomas Pinkerton Farm southeast of here.
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TODAY’S QUESTION: Do you think Wawasee High School students should be allowed to stand and yell when the Warriors are playing basketball? Results of last week’s question: What do you think of the new US Football League? I really don’t have an opinion ... I don’t have any opinion ... I don't know anything about football... I don’t know... quite frankly, nothing ... I enjoy it... My husband’s a football nut, he'll probably be watching it all year, but I hate it. .. I don't know, you should talk to my husband ... I’m not interested in football...l don't know anything about it... Couldn’t really tell you... It's alright... Oh. it s alright.. I think it’s terrible because my husband loves football.
The Senate has now completed 44 of the 61, session days, and has also completed action on all Senate introduced measures. Os the 582 Senate bills introduced this year, the full Senate approved and sent to the House 224 separate measures. The next several weeks, the Senate will be considering most of the 306 House approved measures. Among some of the Senate bills to pass last week was a measure requiring the school room instruction of the harmful effects of the use and abuse of alcohol and mood altering drugs and chemicals. The measure is intended to expand informational programs to Indiana’s school children on the harmful effects of a growing problem in our schools. The Senate also approved a bill aimed at curbing rising hospital costs. Senate bill 555 creates a Hospital Cost Study Commission and would authorize the Indiana Department of Public Welfare to pre-negotiate in-patient payment rates for hospital services. Under this bill, the Welfare Department would be Required to seek a waiver from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Medicaid and Medicare rates, so the state’s own rate formula could be used. Another bill which cleared the Senate would make it easier for accident victims to sue for damages. The bill sets up a “comparative negligence” law which would allow an injured person to recover damages even if he contributed to the accident that caused his injuries. Damages would be proportional to the amount of fault. The bill is similar in scope to laws on the books in 38 other states. The Senate also approved House bill 1751, (John Augsburger is the sponsor) which establishes a Tourism Marketing Fund to provide for the promotion and marketing of special items on state owned properties and retail establishments throughout the
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state. This promotes tourism within the state. The administration of the fund and the marketing program would fall under the direction of the Department of Commerce. In a close vote, the Senate defeated a resolution caling on the United States congress and President Reagan to attempt to negotiate a neutral nuclear moratorium with verifiable adherence. The Senate Finance Committee will soon begin hearing a bill approved by the House to give local governments broader taxing powers. Under the provisions of HB 1394, the current county adjusted gross income tax would be replaced with a new county option income tax, which could be phased in, starting at .2 per cent and then raised .1 per cent a year up to a maximum of 1 per cent. Revenues raised by the new tax could be used for any government purpose. The bill also relaxes property tax controls to cover such expenses as utility costs, pensions, welfare and poor relief. Supporters argue that the current state property tax relief program straps the revenue raising authority of local governments and that some form of relief is needed. The Senate also will soon begin working on an estimated $13.7 billion state budget for the two year period beginnning July 1. That bill has passed the House Ways and Means Committee and was expected to be approved by the House and sent to the Senate on Monday or Tuesday. March 7 or 8. The budget bills will then be assigned to the Senate Finance Committee, and will probably be voted on by the full Senate in a few weeks. Once again, I remind residents to contact me if they have any concerns or thoughts on issues before the* General Assembly The Senate toll free number is 1-800-382-9467. Correspondence can be sent to Indiana Senate, State House, Indianapolis. Ind., 46204.
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