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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

Baltimore.
Mrs. Sarah Harris is home from
visit in Chicago and Philadelphia.
Mrs. C. w. Corddry entertained her
contract bridge club Wednesday.
Mr.. George w. Truitt and Mr.. D.
II. Bradford are confined to their
homes this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Henderson, Of
Wilmington, spent the weekend with
the formers mother, Mrs. John Hem
derson.
Mr.. George Truitt, of East Orange,
N. J., visited relatives over the week.
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Corddry and
daughter, Elizabeth, of Harrisburg,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. d. Corddry.
The Home Makers Club held COW
cred dish luncheon Wednesday at the
home Of Mrs. Harry Bradford at Pub
lie Landing.
Miss Elma Shockley spent the week
end in Baltimore with Mr.. and Mrs,
Melvin Davis.
Miss Lucy Walters attended the
Farm Bureau Banquet held in Balti-
more recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Strickland
have returned from a visit with DR.
and Mrs. Allan Boyer and family in
Crawford, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Onley are spend
ing two weeks in Florida.
Mrs. F. S. Waesche has returned
from Salisbury Hospital.
Mrs. Joseph Stanford is spending
two weeks in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Timmons have
returned from visiting relatives ir
Georgetown.
The Mackenzie Auxiliary met Mon
day evening with Mrs. Randolph
Mount.
Miss Louise Covington and Mrs
Harry Covington have returned to
their University Parkway apartment
in Baltimore for the winter.
Mrs. r. N. Jones is spending the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

Mr.. Lewis stated that he left home
with friends between 1880 and 1O:l5
o'clock and returned in less than an
hour and half to find the home IN
ashes. Mrs. Lewis returned on the
early bus, reaching Nassawadox at
about 6 o'clork and stepped from the
bus in front of the domestic to first
learn of the loss. She operated q
beauty. parlor in the home and lost
approximately $1,000 worth Of equip
ment. The only property saved was
the clothing which Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
is had with them.
There was partial insurance cover
age amounting to $2800.00 on the fur
niture and the dwelling.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

winter with her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Townsend and Mr.. Townsend in Ger
mantown, Philadelphia.
Miss Joan Sturgis returned to her
school in Frederick after two weeks
visit with her mother, Mrs. Blanche
Sturgis.
Mrs. William F. johnson entertain
ed the All Hollaws Guild Monday even
ing. lsAH NJ,
Mr.. Ralph Atkinson of Long Island,
N. Y, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Atkinson last week.
Rev. and Mrs. C. p. Butler and
daughter, Anna Lee, Of Hurlock,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Pilchard.
Funeral services were held for Mrs
e. G. Shockley at her home on Fed
eral Street Sunday afternoon conduct
ed by Rev. J. w. Townsend. Mrs
Shockley is survived by her husband
two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Hancock
of Snow Hill and Mrs. Cleveland
Bailey, Of Baltimore and two sons
Mr.. Ernest Shockley and Mr.. Waite,
Shockley of Snow Hill. Intermen,
was made in M. P. Cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

ter, of Girdletree were guests Sunday
Of heir parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Sharpley.
Mrs. Cassius Jones left Sunday to
spend some time with Mrs. Horace
Yerger at Drexel Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Hearne, Of
Hebron, spent Sunday with her moth
er, Mrs. Ida Bromley.
Mrs. w. n. Marshall, of Baltimore,
is spending some time with Miss
Leona Collins.
Mrs. Annie Harrigan of Salisbury,
is spending some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. David Hancock.
Rev. and Mrs. J. Fl. Gardner and
daughter, Miss Marian Gardner spent
Monday with friends at Cambridge.
Miss Mabel Jones spent the week
end with her brother, Mr.. Frank
Jones and family at Pocomoke.
Mr.. Charlie Lane Of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with his wife here
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hickman, Miss.
es Elizabeth Hickman and Grace Pet.
tit spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Pusey of Pocomoke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chevior Davis Of Fed.
eralsburg were guests of friends here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Bundick Of
Salisbury, were weekend guests of hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bundick
Mrs. Arthur Jones of Remsons
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Jas. Davis.
The Chi Phi Class of the M. E
Church was entertained at the home
of Mrs. H. D. Outright Monday even.
ing.
Mr.. Edward Colbourne of Philadel
phia, spent the weekend with hii
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hilary Col
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20
HUMANE SOC.
INSTITUTED in
WORCESTER
Located On Ocean City Road.
Is Shelter For Cats And
Dogs
BALTIMORE WOMAN IS
SPONSOR OF HOME

The regular monthly meeting of the
Humane Society of Worcester county
was held Friday, January 9Th at Q
p. NJ, at the home of Mrs. Joseph NJ.
Mann, LIST Vice President of the So
ciety, Mrs. Robert J. Massey, presid-
ing.
It was indeed gratifying to all pres
emit to hear from the President, and
other members the very nice things
that have already come to our notice
about our almost infant society.
The president, in a nice impromptu
talk, told the members of a great mum
Der of interesting matters regarding
extensive improvements soon to be
under way at the shelter, all through
the wonderful cooperation of the spon-
sor, Mrs. Boiling Barton, of Baltimore,
Maryland, who is also sponsor of the
well-known Baltimore County Shelter,
located at Pikesville, Md.
Mrs. Barton was recently honored
by a four-day visit to the Baltimore
County Shelter, by Mrs. Irene Castle
Mclaughlin, whose shelters are known
internationally. A wonderful woman,
who is honored and applauded every
where for the great love, interest,
humaneness and generosity she has
shown and bestowed upon that noble,
faithful, and lovable animal "The
Dog"
Mrs. Mclaughlin was pleased and
highly gratified with all she saw, and
as she stated, learned, as well, at the
shelter.
The shelter, The Humane Society of
Worcester County, is located on the
former Quigly property, opposite
Man-O-War filling station on the
Ocean City Road.
The president also gave a report
from Capt. Eddy, supervisor of the
shelter, a very capable and kindly
man in the care and treatment of
dogs and cats. Many have already
sought the services OF the shelter.
The President appointed the follow
ing members on working committees:
Mrs. Charles Ludlum, Mrs. Lee Carey,
Mrs. Elvira Becker, Mrs. Robert j.
Massey, Miss Imogene Taylor, Mrs.
Lester Birmingham, Mrs. Henry Bier
bower, and Mrs. Joseph M. Mann.
The meeting closed with most de-
lightful tea luncheon, Mrs. Charles
Ludlum, poured.
The next meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Lee Carey, 405 Balti-
more Ave., February 3rd (Friday).
Anyone who is interested in the hu-
name treatment of animals, is cordial
. " invited to attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

bourne.
Mrs. Elwood Pusey and little daugh
ter of Girdletree, spent a part of last
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Birmingham.
We are sorry to report Mr.. C. p.
Hudson on the sick list.
Mr.. G. E. Dryden gave a surprise
party Saturday evening in honor of
Mrs. Dryden's birthday. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Gut
right, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Shockley,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Bromley, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bundick, Mrs. Jacob Bes-
son, Miss Mary Taylor, Miss Mary
Hyland
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

Mrs. Jesse Truitt has returned
home from a visit with relatives in
Bloxom.
The s. T. A. r. Society served din
ner to the Worcester Fertilizer Com
pany at the Social Hall Of the M. p.
Church, Tuesday.
Mrs. William Fl. Price is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Thomas Marshall in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

Mrs. Roy Justice and little son, of
Horntown were guests Tuesday Of Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer life.
Mr.. William Wheeler of Mount Her.
mon, N. j., is visiting his niece, Mrs.
j. II. Gardner.
Miss Wilma Tull of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Tull.
Mrs. Milton Barnes and little daugh
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20
Snow Hill News

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Pusey and son
II Delmar, spent Sunday with rela-
ives.
Mrs. Harry Juckett has returned to
amden after visit with her daugh-
r, Mrs. John Baker and family.
MRS. Stephen Crouch has returned
Buffalo after visit with her moth
Mrs. Carrie Agnew.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20
ToP-vALUE FORD FEATURES

Style Leadership The luxury
car in the low.price field.
v.syPs s-eyIindsr engine cyl
inders give smoothness. Small
cylinders give economy.
TrfPle-eushloned comforf-New
flexible roll. edge seat cush.
ions. soft transverse springs,
doublo-acting hydraulic shock
absorbers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

NO? Then climb into any 1889 model, slip that satin.
smooth 8-cylinder engine into high and head for
traffic light. You've got real thrill coming!
OK green amber RED! Just touch the
pedal. It goes down evenly, easily-under full con-
troll all the way. You stop smoothly, swiftly surely
from any speed in a straight line, without swerve
or side-slip.
Those things you can feel underfoot. Just as i'm.
portant the things you seldom see-the husky
construction of the hydraulic systematic big brake
drums and the large lining areas that contribute so
much to fast stops and long life.
Grand new brakes are only one reason why all
Americas cheering the 1889 Ford cars Some of the
others are listed below. Read them there and prove
them for yourself the open road Seeing believ.
ing and lot of fun!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-20

Hydraulic brakes - Easy.acting
quick, straight stops.
Stabilized chests front.end
bobbing or dipping. Level
starts, level stops, level ride.
Scientific soundProofing-
Noises hushed for quiet ride.
Low prices Advertised prices
include many items Of desir.
able equipment.
Evening star., 1939-03-17

her as he ran she instantly made
up her mind that something dread
ful had happened or was going to
happen, and she shook all over as
she waited for Danny to come in
sight. She felt perfectly sure that
behind him she would see Old Man
Coyote or Reddy Fox or some other
enemy, and she was prepared to
run the instant she would know
what to run from.
Suddenly Danny darted out from
one of his little private paths right
In front of her, and though he was
so excited that he was unable for q
minute to do anything but call her
Evening star., 1939-03-17
Trademark applied
For u. & Patent Of1rt
BY Bud Fisher

no dangers at all to be watched for,
when all the time he knew that
every day some of the keenest eyes
and smartest wits on the Green
Meadows would be trying to catch
them. What he meant was that with
one OF the greatest dangers of all
gone the others didn't seem like
much. And so from sheer happi-
ness he began to spin round and
round. trying to catch hold of his
funny little short tail. Then Nanny
began to do the same thing. They
already had begun to enjoy . little
peace. for they no longer had =
watch the sky for danger.
Evening star., 1939-03-17
Bedtime Stories

Danny Meadow Mouse is natu-
rally timid. Nanny is, too, for the
matter of that, but who wouldn't
be in their place? Just think of
never knowing single day when
you could move about without the
certainty that before the day end
ed you would have to dodge and
run or hide for your life at least
once and perhaps several times.
Do you wonder that Danny and
Nanny are timid?
But Nanny isn't quite 50 bold as
Danny, and every little thing makes
her heart go pit-a-pat with fright.
So when she heard Danny calling
Evening star., 1939-03-17
LET.TER-OU'T

Remove one letter from
called Tor IN the last column the
the
~ ~' ~''
Out.
Letter-Out
(E) RoMEO-MOOR Ito fasten)
(S) AVENGERS-ENGRAVE Empress deeply.
(S) DOIMANS-ALMOND "a nut).
(A) ASSUMED-MUSSED (he untidy).
CY) SLIPPERY-RIPPIES (surface waveets).
Evening star., 1939-03-17

name in his funny, squeaky voice,
1t was plain to see that he wasn't
afraid. The relief to Nanny was SO
great that she straightway became
cross. Yes, sir, she was as cross
as two sticks. That's what she was.
1t often is that way with people.
Goodness gracious, Danny Mead
ow Mouse! What's the matter with
you. anyway? If you think it q joke
to frighten me almost to death, I
don't, SO there!" she snapped.
Danny stopped and stared.
"Why-why-why," he stammered,
II wasn't trying to frighten you,
Nanny. dear. I've got good nevs,
Evening star., 1939-03-17

and was hurrying to share 1t with
you. I WANTED to make you as happy
as I am"
"It's a funny way you've got of
making folks happy, soaring them
half to death first.S What's your
good news?" shifted Nanny.
"Roughleg the Hawk has left the
Green Meadows for his home in the
North!" cried Danny.
Huh! Perhaps he has and per-
haps he hasn't" retorted Nanny.
"Oh, but he has!" cried Danny,
beginning to get excited again. Hes
gone, and now we can have q little
peaco until Old Whitehall gets back
Evening star., 1939-03-17

home where he belongs. know it"
Nanny, having by this time re-
covered from both her fright and
her crossness, was quite ready to be-
lieve that Danny was right.
II hope you are right, Danny, and
and I most believe you are!" she
cried.
Il know am" Danny declared. II
know am. Now we won't have to
worry, because there will be only
Reddy Fox and Granny Fox and Old
Man Coyote and Hooty the Owl and
one or two others to watch out for.
Won't 1t be lovely?"
He spoke quite a. II there were
Evening star., 1939-03-17
from the South"

from the South"
How do you know he's gomez"
demanded Nanny.
Because I saw him go!" cried
Danny, triumphantly. II saw him
go yesterday. I didn't say anything
about it because I wasn't sure, but
this morning I've been watching,
and he hasn't returned. You know
as well as I do that there hasn't
been a day since he arrived that be
hasn't sat on watch in the top of
that lone tree and that If he were
anywhere about he would be right
there this minute. Spring is COM
Ing. and 1oushleg has gone back
Evening star., 1939-03-17

The one called Tarzan-you sent him to the
slave-pen as I directed?" she asked. Kandos
nodded. "Yes Majesty, and because he seemed
so strong had him chained to a stanchon"
That is we'll. Even fool does the right thing
occasionally the queen mumbled.
Evening star., 1939-03-17

Tarzan watched his companions fall one by
one into stupor. Obviously they had all been
treacherously drugged or poisoned by Menofra
Tarzan tried to fight off the creeping drowsi-
ness. But finally he sagged on one knee and
rolled to the floor l1nc0n scnl1S
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
NOTICE Uf SPECIAL ELECTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY
 nIn IIrNrrr A IT rI,Iara ID Irr,6Ar,N an

NOTICE Uf SPECIAL ELECTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY
 OF JUNEAU, TERRITORY OF ALASKA:
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 2383, Compiled Laws of Alaska, 1933 and other laws of the Territory and ordinances of the City of Ju- neau, and in conformity with said laws and ordinances, at the regu- lar municipal election to be held at Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 4. 1889, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and T o'clock P. M. of said day, there will be submitted to the voters the question of approval of Ordinance No. 246, which is entitled An Ordinance granting to the Juneau & Douglas Telephone Com pany, corporation organized under the laws of Alaska, and to it's suc- cessors and assigns, the right to construct, install, place, lay and maintain telephone poles, wires, cables, conduits and any and all other things and appliances which are now or may hereafter become necessary for the maintenance of a complete telephone system, in, upon, over, along and over the streets, avenues, alleys, thorough fares and other public places of the City of Juneau, and to exercise the privilege of supplying telephone ser vice to the inhabitants of the said city, for period of twenty years from and after the date of the ap- proval of this ordipance," and which ordinance was regularly passed and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council held at Juneau, AL aska, on March 3d, 1939.
 Spaces will be provided upon the ballot at the regular annual muni- cipal election aforesaid for voting upon the ordinance mentioned here in.
 All duly qualified voters residing within the boundaries of the sev- eral voting precincts within the cor .pora6e limits of the City of Juneau, Alaska, are qualified to vote at such election upon the question of rati- fication of the ordinance aforesaid. ] The original of said ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall at Juneau, Alaska, and copies thereof are post ed, one at the front door of the Fed- eral and Territorial Building, one at the front door of the City Hall, and one on the telephone booth at the Upper City Float, in Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, March 3rd, 1889.
 G. E. KRAUSE,
 Acting Mayor, City of Ju-
 neau, Alaska.
 ETTA MAE KOLASA,
 Clerk.
 First publication, March 4, 1899. Last publication, April 3, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

The farmers share of the con- sumer's dollar spent for 58 repre- sentative foods in 1888 was the smallest in four years-only 40 cents cmopared with 45 cents in 1897.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

7-ROOM house nicely furnished, overstuffed, new oak floors, bedrooms, oil heat. Call Windsor Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
w A N T AD IMPORTATION

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration, advertiser please noti- | fy this office (Phone 374 at
 once and same will be given
 ' attention. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-Ten-to ton capacity York Ice Machine and Condenser. Standard Machine Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

STEAM heated room, 536 4th St. Phone 219.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-5-room house with bath, $2,500 for quick sale. Phone Black 730
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
FOR RENT

5-ROOM furnished apt; oil heat, electric range. Phone Blue 200.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

ONE dozen cases 2-qt Mason jars. Phone Red 160.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

EVANOIL Heater, reversed circula- tion-ceiling or floor same tenn perature, $124.50, NOW $90.- Young Hardware Go.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
WANTED

LADY experienced in ready -to-wear garments, groceries and cashier work, having spent the last 3lk years as assistant postmaster would like work. For further in- formation write box GOT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-Small davenport, good condition. Phone Green 680.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

Count five average words to the line.
 Daily rate per line for consecutive insertions:
 One day ..--------------..-lVc
 Additional days --..-... Sc
 Minimum charge ...50c Copy must be Tn the office by z o'clock in the afternoon to insure Insertion on same day. We accept ads over telephone rom persons listed in telephone directory.
 Phone 374-Ask for Ad-taker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

LARGE 4-room heated apt, 2 bed
 rooms. Klein Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
MISCELLANEOUS

DRESSMAKING, tailoring, altera- tions. Mrs. Hoffman. Phone Blue 565.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

Dressmaking, designing, alterations. Stout sizes specia lty.
 Miss lessen, Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

Empire Classified Ads for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

RESPONSIBLE party wishes to rent furnished house Phone 106.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-Flamo range. Inquire San Francisco Bakery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

8 ROOMS and bath, sJeamheated, furnished, electric range. Call Windsor Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-Bedroom set, rug, hot plate and electric washer. Phone Red 624.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-Size boys ski shoes. Phone Black 480.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

WANTED-White girl for part
 time housework. Call Black 375.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
FOR SALE

FOR Modern simmer home at Tee Harbor. Phone PAP.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

COMPLETE furnishings except range) 4 rooms, including: wash CT, sewing machine, radio, $250 cash; also breakfast table, ST; baby's play pen, $5; buggy $5; vacuum cleaner, attachments, $20; veneer-wood clothes closet, $l0; fruit jars, soc dozen; cot and mattress, $6; corner built in, $750; Chevrolet sedan, $l00 Call after p.m., Juneau Diaries, Inc, 18th Street entrance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR RENT-s-room furnished apt. at Fosbee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

MAJESTIC radio-phonograph com- bination, SIS. Big Vans Store.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28

FOR SALE-U & I Lunch. Owner quitting business. Write 20. Box c274 or phone 334.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-21
MOTHERS CLUB
TO MEET TONIGHT
Recent Visit to "Peace
House" to Be Re-
ported On

A meeting of the Connecticut
Mothers club for the Prevention OF
War will be held this evening, at
o'clock In Hotel Elton, in the Colo
NAL room. All members are urged To
be present as matters Of Importance
will be discussed.
The committee that visited the
peace House" In New York recently
will make Its report. The peace
House" was organized In 1920 to
commemorate the memory Of Amer
lean Soldiers who fought In the
World War, and 1t Is dedicated to the
promotion Of peace. The peace
House" is known to most every New
Yorker for It's promotional work
along the lines Of keeping America
free from foreign entanglements. In
these trying times, amidst war propa-
ganda and talk Of war, 1t Is very
gratifying to find patriotic organi-
cations talking peace, and making
an honest endeavor to help keep
America out OF the seething cauldron
that has engulfed the continent Of
Europe.
Come to the Colonial Room Of the
Elton tonight and hear your officers
outline q vigorous program for the
promotion Of peace. This movement
Is not local, but nationwide. BY
your attendance and your coopera-
ton, you will be doing your share In
one Of the greatest Christian move
ments Of the age, namely to keep our
boys on American soil. Let your
slogan be: IF our boys are to fight,
let II be on American soil, and not
on European dirt"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-21
Auto Excise Taxes
Repeal Is Sought
Manufacturers Urge Treasury Officials to Do Away
With Discriminatory Nature OF Special Levies

before he Is even allowed to use his
car on the highways. During the
first years operation he pays $7l.80
In taxes. Combine trucks with pas
senger cars, and the average for mo-
tor vehicles rises to @ tax bill Of
$50.
The special taxes are burdensome
on small incomes. Since most auto
mobiles are owned by persons in
the lower income brackets. the tax
es fall most heavily on those least
able to bear them. Eighty-seven per
cent OF all new passenger cars sell
for less than $3.50 wholesale,
The Importance OF the motor We
hicle In the life Of the people In
the lowest income brackets Is ex-
emplified by the fact that there are
more automobiles than telephones
In the United States-25 900 900 pas
senger cars against l9,953,000 tele-
phones.
The excise tax on automobile parts
Is particularly unfair. It Is actual
ly tax on misfortune. The man
who rips O fender or breaks q
bumper Is faced with this tax fac
tor In his replacement costs, whether
his car Is new or old. Moreover, re-
CARELESS OF accidents, machinery
wears with age, and any addition
to parts costs weighs most heavily
on the motorist In the lower income
brackets, who usually drives the old
er used cars. The tax on parts ac-
tually tends to discourage highway
safety, In that the levies apply on
parts designed for making safer the
operation OF the vehicle.