PAGE THE FRONTIER, O'Neill, Nebr., Than., Mar. 17, 1955. State Capitol News . . . Truckers Shout: ‘Consumer*s Tax* LINCOLN—That the ton-mile tax proposal is becoming one of the most controversial issues of this session was becoming evident in the legislature this week. It was threatening to have all the elements of struggle that sur rounded the truck weight toler ance bill in the 1953 legislature. This time the truckers are on the receiving end. The proposal, LB 362, would place a tax on trucks licensed to carry more than 10 tons, based on the weight they hard and the mileage they travel. Proponents of the bill are the Better Nebraska association, a group of citizens working for bet ter roads; the Nebraska Associa tion of County Officials; and the League of Nebraska Municipalit ies. The truckers’ group, the Ne braska Motor Carriers association, is expected to get help from pe troleum interests and from some of the farm groups in fighting. The BNA contends that the pro posed tax would bring $6 million a year, badly needed for roads. And they contend that the big trucks make highway building expensive and should pay a greater share of the cost. The Nebraska Motor Carriers reply that trucks are paying their share in Nebraska. They point out that 10 states have adopted and later discard ed the ton-mile tax. In nearby Kansas, the state Chamber of Commerce has gone on record favoring the repeal of their ton mile tax, the association re ports. But the biggest ammunition they hope to use in the conten tion that the ton-mile tax would actually be a “consumer tax”. The motor carriers say that any increase in their expenses will only mean higher rates they will charge their customers and the public eventually will have a higher cost of living. Also, they point out that if they get a freight rate increase under present regulations the railroads will get an automatic increase on rates for hauling general com modities. That includes most items except bulk goods such as iron and steel and oil. They esti mate a total “cost” to the public of $8 or $9 million. * * * Skirmishing— Since the bill has not yet been given a public hearing, all the ac tivity thus far has been on the warming up scale. First, the truckers criticized the use of the names of the Nebraska Association of County Officials and the League of Nebraska Mu nicipalities on pamphlets put on LB 362 by the Better Nebraska association. The motor carriers asserted that members of the organizations had never been polled. In an As sociation letter it was asserted that “the legislative committee of the League (of Municipalities) had not met nor acted on LB 362 prior to the sending of the pam phlets to you in spite of At such a meeting at Grand Is land the truckers’ representative, Attorney Jack Devoe of Lincoln, accused the railroads of being be hind the effort. “This is the real thing. The railroads have been working on this scheme for the past two years and they have gained momen tum,’’ Devoe said. The box score at the end of the week had Alliance, Ashland and the Jefferson county board on record favoring the ton-mile tax measure. The League of Municipalities was running a poll which reportedly showed a majority favoring the bill. On the other side arrayed against the proposal were resolu tions by Dodge county, Burt county, Custer county, Otoe county, Washington county, and the cities of Ord, Herman, Beat rice, Fork, Blair and Friend. The cities of Kearney, Seward and Loup City announced they had not authorized the League of Municipalities to support the bill. Sen. Lester Anderson of Au rora, sponsor of the ton-mile measure, released a statement in which he implied that the Dodge county board had bowed to pres sure from truckers who threaten ed to move to another state, thus causing a loss of their license fees and taxes in Dodge county. The Motor Carriers sent a let ter to all city councils and county boards urging them to talk over the question with shippers and businessmen before deciding. All of these led observers to predict the roughest battle of the session might be over this issue. * * * Railroad Assessment— The railroads were given some thing of their own to worry about j as State Tax Commissioner Fred Herrington answered a query written him by four young state senators. The senators had asked him to give them data on assessment of railroads in Nebraska and also to give his opinion on present for mulas. The request was made by Sens. Monroe Bixler of Harrison, William Metzger of Cedar creek, Joseph Martin of Grand Island, and Don McGinley of Ogallala. Herrington recommended a thorough investigation of whether railroad property is assessed equally in relation to other pro perty. But he stressed to repor ters that he does not believe rail road property is in any more need of being equalized than any other class. In his letter Herrington said it “would be dangerous to assume that the railroads, automobiles, real estate and personal property are assessed on the same levels.” Herrington noted that “In the matter of railroads the formu la? established have been based on figures submitted by the railroads themselves and have varied from year to year.” In every 10 years there was a change in the span of years used to arrive at average values, the report showed. From 1942 through 1952 the as sessments of railroad property in Nebraska was computed on the basis' of earned income and value of stocks and bonds. In 1953 when the state’s 50 per cent valuation law went into effect, a third fact or—investment—was added. * * * Trading Stamps— The power of the angry house wife was shown as the legislature judiciary committee held a public hearing on three measures to re gulate trading stamps. More than 400 persons, mostly women, at tended. Proponents of the measures said the women had been misled in thinking the bills would outlaw trading stamps. They contend the purpose was to keep the trading stamp companies from making such large profits at the expense of Nebraska retailers. Fred White of Omaha, speaking for the regul ation bills, said that one large trading stamp company has a $33 million redemption fund which it never has to use. But opponents of the measures played heavily on the idea that they would be hampering free enterprise and would be taking the stamps away from the wo men. The committee took one look at the crowded galleries and killed two of the measures, saving the third one only at the request of the sponsor who said he wanted to draw up some amendments on it. ‘Origin of Legion’ 1 d by Officer District Commander Speaks at Ewing EWING—Harry Decker, district American Legion commander, was the main speaker at the Legion birthday anniversary party held last Thursday evening at the Sanders post 214 club rooms. He spoke on the “Origin of the Am erican Legion.” Stanley Huffman, state vice-commander, chose “Vet erans’ Hospitals” as his topic. He urged all members of the Legion and auxiliary to write to their congressman pertaining to the recommended closing of these hospitals. There was a good attendance at the 7:30 o’clock covered dish din ner served by the auxiliary. The anniversary cake, decorated in blue and gold, and topped with candles, was baked by Mrs. M. B. Huffman and was cut by the com mander of post 214, M. B. Huff man. The guests, Mr. and Mrs. Har ry Decker and Mr. and Mrs. Stan ley Huffman, were also introduced by Commander Huffman. Short business sessions were held by both groups. Mrs. L. M. Carter presided at the auxiliary sesison. A girl was selected to attend Cornhusker girls’ state, name to be revealed upon acceptance of application. The selection has been mailed to headquarters. Mrs. C. C. Hahlbeck invited the members of the auxiliary to her home on Tuesday evening, March 15, for a carpet rag bee. A good attendance is desired. Plans were also discussed for serving the din ner for the Ewing fire department in April. M. B. Huffman presided at the session for the Legion. Later entertainment included dancing and games. Other Ewing News Mrs. Marie Beeleart celebrated her 74th birthday anniversary on Saturday, March 12. Members of her family, who were her guests, were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohn of Ewing; their daughter and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prell witz and daughter of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beelaert and family, Mrs. Frank Beelaert and family, all of Page; Mrs. Gordon Harper and family of O’Neill, Mr. and Mrs. A. Beelaert and family of Orchard. Many friends also called during the day. Pfc. Marcus Pierson is located at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., for his basic training. Private Pierson has attended the Wayne State Teachers college at Wayne for three years and has spent several months in the national guards. He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pierson of Ewing. His ad dress: Pfc. Marcus Pierson, NG 27713050, Co. B. 3rd Pit., 5th Hvy. Tnk. B.M., 6th Armored Div., Ft., Leonard Wood, Mo., The box social sponsored by the sophomore class of the Ewing high school was postponed from Tues day, March 15, until Tuesday, March 22. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be given for the largest, smallest, prettiest and most original boxes. March 31 and April 1 are the dates set for the presentation of ine senior class piay ax me jaw ing school auditoriufn. The cast of the three-act comedy, “Shy Guy,” follows: “Fred Hastings”—Marvin Carl; “Cora Hasthings”— Geral dine Rotherham; “Gilbert Hast ings”—Walter Hand; “Nancy Gra ham” — Betty Ann Van Vleck; “Larry Madison”—Jerome Thoen del; “Julie Tucker”—Bonnie Jo Jefferies; “Gloria Patterson” — Rosalie Spittler; “Melinda Whip ple”—Donna Mlnarik; “Lois Cor win”—Bethyl Daniels; “Mr. Dan bury” — Franklin Bollwitt; “Bill Sterling”—Ronald Neisius. Harry Stokley, assistant Holt county agent, showed the film, ‘The Golden Gift,” and slides tak en at the county and state fair. The showing was at a recent meet ing of the Happy Hollow 4-H club. They met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Scheer. Seventeen members were in attendance. Group singing was included in the evening’s program. A March birthday anniversary dinner was held at the Leo Van dersnick home on Sunday, March 6, in honor of Harold Werkmeister, Vince Thiele, Don Vandersnick and Philip Thiele. The centerpiece was a cake baked and decorated by Mrs. Carl Thiele. Others pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Starman of Elgin, Mr. and Mr.;. Ronnie Hemenway and family of Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thiele and family of Clearwater, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Mitties, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Werkmeister and family and Miss Marcia Gibson, all of Ewing. Ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Davis and family spent last Thursday eve ning with her mother, Mrs. Lou ise Beal, at Orchard. Elmer Berg strom and William Spence accom panied them and attended a Ma sonic meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Saiser en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grim and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Davis and Marie Friday evening at their home. Cards were played. Sewing Attachments Studied at Meeting EWING—Demonstrations of the use of sewing machine attach ments was the last lesson of a ser ies in the sewing class of adult education in an eight - weeks’ course of “Dressmaking Made Easy.” Hemlines were also a part of the evening’s lesson. Held last Thursday evening at the Ewing public school, under the supervision of Miss Fern Pru den, vocational homemaking in structor, 36 of the 41 members were present. Used during the series was the Bishop method of sewing which is built around a few basic tech niques, necessary to all elementary garments and repeated on every following garment. Finished blouses were on dis play and a few wore their com pleted dresses. A quiz covering the course of instruction was given by Miss Pruden, followed by written com ments on how “Dressmaking Made Easy” has helped each individual. Many and varied were the opin ions expressed but all went to prove that adult education courses would be of much value to the community. Miss Pruden presided at a tea after the period of instruction, as sisted by Miss Patricia Mullen. Miss Pruden was presented gifts of appreciation by each of the three groups. Merlyn Anderson Gets Navy Discharge REDBIRD—G.M.2 Merlyn An derson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mer rill Anderson of Redbird received his discharge from the navy at San Francisco, Calif., on Tues day, March 8, and has returned here. He has served a period of four years in the navy, three years of which were spent on the destroy er USS Cook in forign waters near Korea, Japan and Indo Chi na. His wife, the former Florence Walters, spent some time with her husband on the west coast but since November she has been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walters, while he was completing his last tour of duty. They plan to make their home on a farm north of O’Neill. Star Club to Meet with Mrs. Tharnish— The Star Get-Together club met March 9 at the home of Mrs. Lysle Johnson. Roll call was answered by “What Your Family Does for P.ecreation.” The lesson on broiler meals (part 1) was given by Mrs. Lylse Johnson and Mrs. Bob Tom linson. The next meeting will be April 13 at the home of Mrs. Ed 'Thar nish. Memorial Baptist Team Again Cops Wins Church League 2d Straight Year CHAMBERS — The Memorial Baptist basketball team for the second year in a row came out on top in the Chambers church league standings with a nine won-one loss season. The runnerup, the Cham bers Methodists, had a 7-3 record. At the final game of the season, the coaches of the two teams were presented the winner and runner up American Legion trophies. In addition, the Baptist team won the Leo Tomjack travelling trophy for the second time. That trophy is now in their permanent posses sion. The church league, under the sponsorship of the Chambers Am erican Legion post, in addition to the two top teams, also includes Bethany Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Lutheran, Amelia Catholic and Amelia Methodist teams. Two men deserve special mention for thea overwhelming success of this church league sporting event — one is Sheriff Leo Tomjack of O’ Neill, who, in addition to provid ing a trophy, refpreed most of the games without charge; the other is E. R. Carpenter, the Le gion’s promoter, who has had charge of scheduling and running of these games. “Carp”, as he is known, also promoted several bas ketball games for the town and country youngsters as a part of the ' Legion’s child welfare program, j — John Black Serves Aboard Kearsarge— INMAN—John R. Black, fire man, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Black of Inman, is serv ing aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge. The Kearsarge was one of the carriers providing air coverage for the evacuating forces. The carriers operated as part of the US 7 th Fleet under the com mand of Vice Admiral Alfred Pride, USN. Mrs. Ruben Magstadt of Parks t6n, S.D., arrived Thursday and is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Vannie Newman. JOHN R. GALLAGHER Attomey-at-Law First Nat’l Bank Bldg. O’NEILL PHONE 11 INSURANCE Insurance of All Kinds Bonds — Notary Public 20% SAVINGS ON YOUR PREMIUMS RELIABLE COMPANIES ' PROMPT SETTLEMENTS Office in Gillespie Radio Bldg. PHONE 114 or 218 — O'NEILL — L. G. GILLESPIE AGENCY Established in 1893 Mrs. Bell Hostess to Garden Club— The Beautiful Valley Garden club met Monday, March 7, at the home of Myrtle Bell. Eighteen members answered roll call with a garden hint. After the business meeting, which was conducted by the president, Jane Spann, there was a talk on varieties of delphinium. Cora Thompson gave a talk on diffrent birds. Vegetable garden ing was discussed by Mildred Wondersee. LaVem Harley drew the door prize. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by the hostess and co-hostess, Jane Spann. Next meeting will be at the home of Cora Thompson April 4. Booth Member of 80-Piece ‘U’ Band Duane Booth of O’Neill will be a member of the 80-piece Univer city of Nebraska Symphonic band when it presents Sunday, March 20, its annual spring concert at the coliseum. His musical instrument is the trumpet. Numbers on the program in clude: “Phedre,” by Massenet; “Brunnhilde’s Awakening,” by Wagner; “Cimarron,” by Roy Har ris; “Symphony for Band,” by Gillis; “Apologue,” by Lentz, and ‘ American Plantation Dances,” by Arnold. The band will be under the di rection of Conductor Donald A. I^entz. Knights of Columbus Plan Service— Plans for the day of recollec tion services to be held Sunday, March 27, at St. Patrick’s Catholic church were made Thursday evening at the Knights of Colum bus meeting. A Jesuit priest, Rev. John Mar koe, of Creighton university, Omaha, will be the speaker. Al though the day is primarily a KC function, anyone interested is in vited to attend. Make Weekend Trip— Mr. anci Mrs. Frank Froelich visited from Friday until Monday in Omaha with their daughter, Mrs. William Montgomery. Mon day they drove to Hartington to visit for several days with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bid Wanser, and family. REX W. WILSON, M.D. ROBT. M. LANGDON, M.D. PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS 128 W. Douglas St., O’Neill Phone 138 Chambers News The Kellar Ladies met Wednes day, March 9, with Elma Bell, Myrtle Bell being co-hostess. Fourteen members, three visitors and five children were present. Roll call was answered by nam ing favorite hymns. Following the routine business, a brief pro gram was enjoyed, after which the hostesses served a lunch. The main feature being homemade ice cream. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 23, at the home of Anna Alderson. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neilson spent Friday in Grand Island. Mrs. Holloway staying with Mrs. J. W. 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