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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23

income so they may continue to pro
duce dairy products so vital to the
health of Americans at prices con-
sumers can afford to pay"
Rather than consider our abund-
ance a danger, the wiser course,
and it is wiser in a moral way too,
is to make every effort to see that
this abundance finds its way
through trade channels at home so
that Americans who need their diets
firmed up can be helped and abroad
to the millions of the worlds peo-
pie who go to bed hungry every
night"
In conclusion Mr.. Shipman said
"The attitude of members of the
Montana Farmers Union, about IA,
500-the largest in our history and
steadily Observation-Disclosures that
large number of Treasure State
farmers favor continuing 80 per cent
of parity price supports as mini
mum and even seeking 100 per cent
of parity which is only fair"
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23
ELECTION SIDELIGKTS -,

Richard Bottomly, son of Associate
Justice R. V. Bottomly, in his first
bid for public office gained the
Democratic nomination for County
Attorney Of Cascade county over
three opponents Dick is almost auto
matically assured Of election since
he has no Republican opponent.
East Helena precinct 80 Of Lewis
& Clark county may be able to claim
top voting honors in the state pri-
mary election. East Helena voters
turned out, better than IA per cent
Tuesday, as compared with state
wide average of less than so per
cent East Helena voting went ap-
proximately IS per cent Democratic,
to 25 per cent Republican.
In the two counties where he is
known best, Bill Pilgeram, tailed
leads over Austin Middle
ton and three other candidates for
the Railroad Commission. In Cascade,
which .Pilgeram represented in five
legislative sessions in the twenties
and thirties, he topped Middleton by
more than 200 votes. In Lewis &
Clark, where he has made his horne
since before World War II, he was
accorded a lead of more than 500
votes over Middleton.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23

reau opposition to dairy supports, I
would like to say the Farmers Union
urges production payments to the
dairy farmer in manner similar to
the incentive payments to wool grow
ers insuring the dairymen of parity
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23
Flexible Price Program

Continued from Page One)
proved farming techniques are far
more important factors contributing
to supply"
"And in regard to the Farm Bu-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23

legislature meeting in 1887. Inc
n,.incinle was finally adopted in l94h
ten years later.
Tho ton-mile tax is an arbitrary
rate which is multiplied by the weight
of the vehicle and the mileage traV-
eled TO obtain the tax payment. AS
method of applying the use tax it may
NOT be without merit, in that 1t IN
cludes factors for the important tunc-
lions of highway cost represented by
waioht and mileage or extent OF use.
However, the ton-mile tax is based
upon the assumption that ton-mlies
is a measure of benefit, and such re-
Iationship as may exist between the
tax payment and cost responsibility
of the road user is purely coincidentai.
Regardless of its practical value,
its inherent weaknesses in theory and
principle leave the ton-mile method
of taxation vulnerable to attack. This
feature has been exploited by inter
ests which are opposed to the Oregon
use taxes by the process of directly
or indirectly classifying the weight
mile tax with the ton-mile tax and
then pressing an attack on the ton
mile tax.
The weight-mile tax is graduated
mileage tax in which specific rate
per mile is fixed for each weight
group of vehicles; hence, the term
"weight-mile" tax. This mileage tax
is not derived from any flat rate null
tipiied by the tonnage of the vehicle,
as in the ton-mile tax, but is sched-
ule of rates which is based upon the
relative cost responsibility of the
various classes of vehicles. The maxi
mum declared combined weight was
adopted for groupings as a means of
classification because it was found
early in our studies that a reasonably
uniform relationship exists between
weight capacity and size, so that such
groupings offered a suitable basis for
application of cost factors involved
in both structural and geometric fea-
lures VI ueSlSI. HI WI No.
the weight-mile tax the mileage rate
is based upon the cost responsibility
of the class of vehicle operated, and
not upon the load carried at any GER
tain time. Since this is a class rate,
it is immaterial whether a vehicle is
loaded or empty. As a matter of fact,
most operators average little more
than fifty per cent of their maximum
declared weight Operators such as
petroleum haulers, cement haulers,
lumber haulers, ct cetera, habitually
travel fully loaded one way and emp
ty the other; while dry freight haulers
due to the bulk and variety Of their
cargoes, seldom average more than
sixty per cent. However, the size is
constant and the maximum weight
that can be carried by the vehicle
legally must be provided for in the
facilities. Therefore, a uniform rate
for each class appears reasonable.
TAX BURDEN MUST BE
DISTRIBUTED FAIRLY
With this understanding of the
basic mechanics Of the weight-mile
tax, we may proceed to a more com
prehensive view of its function in
fulfilling the requirements of a motor
vehicle tax plan. The rapid develop
ment of heavy motor transport dur
ing recent years has created a cost
demand on the highway system which
must be met with adequate revenues.
the Importance of this
medium of commerce to the general
1cOnOn1v demands that the fay hnrday
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23

Farmers and workers spend about
one-third of their income to buy
food.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23

In speaking for the weight-mile tax,
my primary concern is for an AIDE
quate presentation of the subject, be-
cause | am confident that this form
of tax will speak for itself if properly
understood. The principles involved
are so clear-cut and so closely related
to the fundamental issues governing
motor vehicle tax requirements that
it is not necessary to lead you through
complex series of mathematical
gymnastics nor take you through a
maze of theoretical detail to explain
this form of tax. Therefore, in the
following discussion l shall simply
describe the salient features of this
tax and point out certain controlling
factors which you may test with your
own logic.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23
By R. H. BALDOCK

Oregon State Highway Engineer
presented before Western Interstate
Committee on Highway Policy Prob
lens, Council of State Governments
In Three Parts-PART I
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23
CRIME VS.. EDUCATION

The total cost of public education
is about 5000 per family The cost of
crime is $495 per family.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-07-23
The Case For the Weight-MiLe lax

he fairly distributed among the wide
variety of road users represented
thereby.
The weight-mile tax offers a solu-
ton to the tax problem with respect
to heavy motor transport. 1t is not 4
theory any more than the gasoline
tax or the license fee are theories.
II is a sound and tested method of
applying a highway use tax to opera
tions for which the fuel tax Is in
adequate and unsuitable. 1t is more
than a method of allocating highway
costs; it is an effective method of
distributing those costs in the form
of an equitable tax.
OF course, equity" is frequently
considered by some groups of road
users to be any situation in which
somebody else pays the tax. But from
the standpoint of sound economics it
consists of collecting the required
costs from the road users in proper
ton to their responsibility therefor.
Then. if we can determine how this
cost responsibility is accrued, the re-
ouirements of a suitable tax plan
should be clearly indicated.
THREE CONTROLLING FACTORS
The cost of highways is fixed by
three controlling factors: % The
extent of facilities needed: t2) The
geometric design or type of facilities
required; and CD The structural fea-
lures or strength of facilities re
ouired. Of course, these factors are
iterrelated, but in general, the eX-
tent of facilities needed is deter
mined by the traffic mileage or ex-
tent of use which must be provided
for: the geometric design or type of
facilities required is determined by
the size and power limitations of
vehicles which must be accommo-
dated; and the structural features
or strength of facilities required is
determined by the weight which must
be supported and the frequency with
which the weights occur. The latter
is particularly important due to the
fatigue of materials which results
from frequent applications of loads
close to the design limit of the facility.
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situation. Surely you can see that. Can't you"
Tony gave her long and disc0ns0late look.
She was troubled. and he saw that she felt
compassion for him. and she had never seemed
50 lovely. He said. Then III only ask you
once year. That won't be too noticeable. "
Alice had the good sense not TO mention any
Of this to Joe. She was family surprised that
Tony didn't reappear, and after few weeks
she decided she was really going to be spared
his further addresses and nearly forgot him.
IoN made casual inquiries among people
around the Office who knew Joe and Alice well
and learned that they had an alarming reputa-
ton for living in an idyllic contentment,
whether it was second rate or not
He thought with iinality that this left him
out, since his fathers fortune. considerable as
it was. was no match for secret elixir Of
happiness. and he tried to stop thinking about
Alice but couldn't.
This was different from the movie starlet
and the ballet dancer. who had grown less
important the more he had seen Of them. while
Alice grew more and more important the less
he saw of her.
His contempt for Joe began to turn into dis
like, continually sharpened by the fact that
he had to keep it concealed. He disliked Joe's
lanky affability. his lazy equanimity, and
above all the beauty and originality Of his
work. which kept getting better and better.
A genius with the soul Of a servant. Tony
thought bitterly; every inch a fall guy. made
to be plucked by his betters. and Alice was
tied to him as if by sorcery.
He began to think Of wild schemes to shake
her loose, to break into her magic serenity. to
make her want what she should have, some
thing better than the nonentity of life with
Joe. It was in this state Of mind that he met
an old acquaintance from the West Coast on
the street one afternoon. an out-of-work actor
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This is new clunker.' Tony said. Like
it?"
1T does look little like a one-man
parade" Alice said judiciously.
Il got it to match your hair" Tony said
with great earnestness LET me drive you
wherever you're going"
But we're taking walk"
II was saying to myself only this morning
that what need is a walk. Tony said. He
got out of his car and walked along with them.
When Arthur pointed at toy fire truck in
store window. Tony went in and bought it.
rs he good kid?'' Tony asked.
Marvellous
Maybe he'll call me Uncle Tony"
''Of course. Kind old Uncle Tony"
well, he doesn't have to 60 that far"
He walked on home with them. and at her
door. he said. by the laws of hospitality
you're supposed to ask me in for cup of
coffee or tangerine or something"
I'D rather not" Alice said with engaging
frankness. "Cood-by."
mo. wait" Tony said. Listen. I've got
to talk to you"
Alice reflected and said. Maybe we'd bet
ter. at that
She put Arthur to bed for his nap and found
Tony on the sun porch. with bottle of Joe's
beer he had rifed from the refrigerator He
had discovered her sewing corner. and was
looking at one of Joe's shirts
He said. do you make the guys shirts?"
I'm only turning the collar" Alice ex-
planned. And then he can still wear it around
the house."
Tony got up and walked to the wall of
windows. The neighbors' yard was six feet
away. Two dogs were in it barking at cat.
He turned around and said. I'm in love
with you. Alice" He read her face and said
very seriously. mo. / think its real
I'm terribly sorry if it is. Alice said
This isn't the right life for you. Joe isn't
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the right guy for you. Maybe you know that
by now"
But don't at all. think it's very nice
life.'
You're something special. Alice. With the
best will in the world, can't say Joe is He'll
always be somebody that wears turned collars
around the house. You should have special
life. the kind Of life Joe will never be able to
make for you.
Joe got left out when they passed around
ambition. That's fine for Wilson and Wilson
because if he had any ambition he'd have
swiped hatful Of our customers and gone in
business for himself before now. but it'swong
for you. Joe's all right but he's second-rate.'
Then must be, too"
You're kidding yourself. You haven't
thought about it. And what about Arthur?
Are you satisfied to sit still and see him get
second-rate start in life?"
But everyone doesn't measure first and
second rate the same way. Tony. And every
ones life is special kind of life for the person
living it. suppose being madly successful
and rich and important would be very nice
and suppose well be very happy about it if
it ever happens. But even if it does. don't
believe we could ever think Of it as the only
thing that counts"
Tony sighed. He poured another glass of
Joe's beer and picked it up and put it down
again without drinking it. He said. How
about me? Am blank space on the wall for
you? What do you think when you see me?"
''On guard little sister. Alice said. smiling.
We'll, that's something" He went over to
her and took her hands and said. I'm asking
you to think about divorcing Joe and marry
ing me. Don't say anything now. just think
about it. III ask you again once month";
Alice drew her hands away and said. But
Iwant to say something now. No And if YOU
keep on you'll only make it an impossible
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She was talking to the receptionist. and he
went across to her and said. Hey. who are
you?'
When Alice said, Mrs. Cooper. "hecouldn't
place the name; and when she explained he
said in genuine establishment. Good Lord.
you mean Joe's wife?"
She laughed and said, Shouldn't be?''
Nov that you ask me, no." Tony said.
Joe will be tied up for while. Come out and
have drink and tell me about yourself
Alice said But he told me it would be just
minute"
Some stuff has come up" Tony said. He
stopped by his own Office to tell his secretary
to have Joe sent out to New Rochelle to look
at house and spent the rest OF the afternoon
with Alice.
She talked about Joe and about Arthur and
about shopping at the supermarket and col
lecting for the Community Chest. She said
she was in town and all dressed up because it
was their anniversary and she and Joe were
going to dinner and show.
Tony said. Let me help you celebrate.
Why don't you both come and have supper
with me some place later?"
Alice shook her head with regetful little
smile that Tony thought was bewitching. She
said. I'm sorry. This is an intimate little
evening for two"
Sentimental"
"Mmmm."
Lets go back. - Tony said dispiritedly. +.
During the evening Alice said. Il met Tony
today"
well, it had to happen some time" Joe
said. did you need your brass nuckles?"
1T was moving spiritual experience. but
we're going to be just good friends"
mot if can help it."
Then IN hold him in allegiance"
Nov there's good place" Joe said.
During the next couple of months Wilson
and Wilson broke out in rash Of small testi-
monial dinners and cocktail parties marking
the completion Of an apartment project here
or building there. to all of which Joe and
Alice were pressed to come even though Joe
lacked somewhat of the requisite executive
rank.
At all of these affairs, one Of which was
given for Joe himself honoring his completion
of five years with the firm. Tony saw Alice on
his own ground. 50 to speak, in the atmosphere
of select clubs. surrounded by waiter captains
who behaved toward him like old family
retainers.
Each time he saw her. he fell more in love
with her than before. At last, Alice began
having prudent headaches that kept her from
attending these occasions. to forestall the
inevitable moment when Joe would recognize
Tony's state of mind and break his jaw.
She was negotiating Arthurs stroller down
Main Street one sunlit morning when Tony
drew up at the curb in yellow convertible.
as shiny as neon sign. He said he just hap
pened to be out their way and Alice said that
was nice. He said he hadn't seen her for
while. and Alice said no. he hadn't.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

First Presbyterian Church
Rev. o. c. Jones, Pastor
Sunday Services
9:45 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
st. Peters Church

On the second Sunday after
Trinity, June 27, services at St.
Peters Church will be: Holy Com
munion, am; Morning Prayer
and sermon, IL am. During the
month of July there will be one
service at the church each Sunday,
at $50 am. In August there will
be services at am. and $50 am.
and in September regular services
will be resumed at 8 am. and IL
am. according to announcement
by the rector, the Rev. F. M. Ban
The annual church school outing
will be held at Colchester Beach
on Friday, June rs. Cars will leave
the parish house at $50 am. Any
one wishing transportation is
asked to get in touch with the
rector. On Friday evening at nine
o'clock there will be parish meet
ing to talk over the plans for the
use of the property recently pur-
chased by the church. The archi-
tect, William Heyl Thompson will
be present. 1t is hoped that all in
terested persons will attend and
express their opinion so as to guide
the vestry in their decisions.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

was an all day tour of the Brandy
wine Valley through Chester
County, Pa. and parts of New
Castle County along the Brandy
wine. They reported a lovely trip.
Mrs. Ethel Wood visited her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Forbes in
Dover on Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Clothier of Landsdowne
has been visiting her son and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clothier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Renley
have moved in the Shoemaker pro-
perty.
Mrs. Dorothy Spangles and son,
Donald spent Wednesday in Wilm-
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Hoffecker
and family of Wyoming; Mr.. and
Mrs. Palmer Hatfield and family
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Presbyterian Church Notes

The Rev. o. c. Jones, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, an
nounces services for Sunday, June
27, as follows: Morning Worship
IL am; Sunday School, 10 am;
Subject, Judgement Come to Is
rael". The Missionary Society
meets on Monday evening at s
pm. Mrs. Carl Wright will review
a Presbyterian publication called
within These Borders" The an
nual Sunday School picnic will
take place on July 1, at Tolches-
ter Beach.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Asbury Methodist Church Notes

AoDuiy NCthVulot OltufClt MUGS
Walter L. Beckwith, Pastor of
Asbury Methodist Church announ-
ces services, Sunday, June 9th as
follows: Morning Worship HOO
ann. Sunday School-Mr. Harry C.
Johnson, Gen. Supt. 1000 am. The
Evening Service, 7:30 PM, will
conclude the evening services at
Church until the Sunday evening
after Labor Day. The annual COM
munity vesper services will be held
on the shore of Lake Como the
Sunday evenings of July. Special
speakers and singers. Plan to be
with us. Daily vacation Bible
school is now in progress. Stated
by the following teachers we are
now holding our largest and best
Bible School. Beginners Depart
ment: Mrs. Virdin Hutchins and
Mrs. Oscar Attix. Primary and
Junior: Mrs. William Short, Mrs.
Medford Potter, and Mrs. Paul
Smith, Mrs. Franklin Cooke. In
terunediate: Mrs. Henry T. Price
and Mrs. Richard C. Price. The
parents are invited to the closing
program of the school Friday
morning June 25th at eleven
O'Clock. Choir rehearsals are ar
ranged by the choirs and their di-
rectors.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

Bear Station; Mr.. and Mrs. Hodg-
son and family, Centreville; Wis
tied their father and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hoffecker. Mr.. Hof-
fecker has II grandchildren and
all were present.
Mr.. William Smith spent the
weekend with Mrs. Mark Manloff
at Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wright,
Miss Gail Hastings of Yorklyn,
Miss Elaine Bitter of Trenton, and
Mr.. Frank Harper of Dover visited
Miss Ella Harper and Mrs. Ida
Slaughter, Sunday.
Miss Catherine Calhoun spent
the weekend with Miss Barbara
Parry at Smyrna.
Mrs. Matte Atkinson of Smyrna
visited Mr.. and Mrs. William Hof-
fecker, Sunday.
The monthly meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary met on Wednes-
day evening.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

Holiness Church
Rev. Elder Mann, Pastor
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Service
800 P.M.-Evening Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
st. PauI's Church

st. Paul's Church
Rev. j. S. Scott, Pastor
11:00 A.M.-Morning Service
1.30 P.M.-Sunday School
800 P.M.-Evening Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

Centennial Church
Rev. J. J. Webster
11:00 A.M.-Morning Service
1870 P.M.-Sunday School
500 P.M.-Evening Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Asbury Methodist Church

Rev. Walter l.. Beckwith, Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Worship
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Obituary
Death of Harvey johnson

Funeral services for Harvey
Johnson, SO, who died at his late
residence near Smyrna on June 20
were held yesterday from the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel. The Rev.
Walter L. Beckwith officiated and
interment was in Odd Fellows
cemetery at Smyrna. Mr.. Johnson,
the son of George and Mary Dow
nam Johnson of Delaware, was the
widower of the late Sarah Bur-
rows Johnson, and is survived by
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Leipsic

The ladies of the Leipsic Home
makers Club that took the Brandy
wine Valley trip on Friday were
Mrs. Arthur Short, Mrs. William
Mrs. Benjamin Burros,
Mrs. Earl Coleman, Mrs. William
Maclary, and Mrs. Harry Hall. 1t
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Schettler
of Clayton; a son, Gilbert Johnson,
Smyrna; grandchildren; and a
brother, George ID. Johnson of
Newark, Del.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Cattle tuberculosis Control

tuberculosis in cattle has been
brought under control in virtually
all the counties Of the United
States.
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24
Kenton Methodist Church
SMYRNA CoLORED CHURCHES

Bethel A. nj. Il. Church
Rev I. e. Schowell. Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
11:00 A.M.-Morning Service
500 P.M.-Evening Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

st. Joseph's r. @. Church, Clayton
Very Reverend
L. B. Pastorelli, SSH, Pastor
Sunday Masses at z, 9. 1890 AM
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
$3.50 P.M.-Benediction Of the
Most Blessed Sacrament
Confessions are heard every
Saturday at 5 and z PM.
Friendship Methodist Church
Rev. Donald Dewey, Pastor
Sunday Services
S:45 a. na., Preaching Service
9:45 a. M, Sunday School
Kent0n Methodist Church
Kenton
Rev. Donald Dewey, Pastor
10:15 A.M.-Sunday School
11:15 A.M.-Preaching Service
Smyrna times., 1954-06-24

First Presbyterian Church
Rev. o. C. Jones, Pastor
Sunday Services
9:45 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Service
Asbury Methodist Church
Rev. Walter l.. Beckwith, Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
11:00 A.M.-Morning Worship
St. Peters p. Il. Church, Smyrna
Rev. F. s. Bancroft, Rector
Sunday Services
Sam. Holy Communion.
$3.50 am. Church School.
IL am. Morning Prayer and ser.
Nursery School at IL am.
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Rev. John Coppock. Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Service
7:30 P.M.-Evening Service
The Church of the Nazarene
Rev. j. c. Reedy, Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
HOO A.M.-Morning Worship
700 P.M.-Young Peoples
Meeting
7:30 P.M.-Evening Service
Ewel's-St. Paul Methodist Church
Clayton
Rev. William Kitchens, Pastor
Sunday Services
1000 A.M.-Sunday School
11:00 AM.-Morning Worship
Delaneys Church
Clayton
Rev. Mabel Erskine, Pastor
11:00 A.M.-Sunday School
12:45 P.M.-Worship Service