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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24
Home of Florida Southern College

Charleston, Philadelphia, Barba-
dos, West Indies, and Portsmouth,
England, responded to the call for
help. All this is described in the
epic of courage and endurance
left us by Jonas in his Memoir.
AS one reads the narrative Of
Jonas which begins with the &C.
count of the arrival of "a young
man in New York from the shores
Of Great Britain. to seek a home
and a residence in the New
World" and concludes with de-
scription of the ceremony which
marked the dedication of the syn
agogue building of Congregation
Bene Israel in Cincinnati. in 1886.
we come to know that this. too.
is part of the annals of the ex-
ploration of America. We also
learn something Of the spirit
which pervaded those Americans
who, in the process of mastering
the giants of nature. found en-
during strength in the tradition of
their fathers.
Reprinted from The Torch)
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24

t~On1AHUS0 31O111 y age O0J
had come from his native city in
Exeter. England. TO Philadelphia
in 1916. While yet in England he
had been attracted to the oppor-
tuAities Of the Ohio Valley. Al
though strongly advised by his
friends TO remain in Philadelphia.
Jonas would not deny his dream.
He was not persuaded by the ar
gament that Tin the wilds of A
merica you will forget your reli-
gion and your Cod" The prayer
in his heart was THAT he might
be a nucleus around whom the
first congregation might be
formed to worship the God of
Israel in the great Western terri
tory" He settled in Cincinnati in
1917.
At first Jonas, the Jew, was a
curious sight. People from various
parts of the country came to
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
1854

misunderstanding 25 per cent rate
increase to Railway Express
Agency on intra-state freight
shipments.
Communities having to pay IA cents per
m.c.f more for natural gas to MDU be-
cause of 1949-50 rate increase are: Fair
view, Glendive, Richey Savage, Sidney
Frazer, Nashua, Poplar, Wolf Point, Glas-
gov, Hinsdale and Malta.
Communities having to pay loo per m.c.f.
more are: Carlyle Wibaux, Forsyth Ismay,
Miles City and Terry
Communities affected by the so per cent
plus increase to MDU on Havre division, in
clude Havre, Chinook, Harlem, Chester.
Communities affected by 32-47 per cent gas
rate boost to Montana Power, are: Butte,
Anaconda, Helena, East Helena, Bozeman,
Livingston, Deer Lodge, Belgrade, Man
haitian, Three Forks, Trident, Whitehall,
Elliston, Wolf Greek, Fairfield Red Lodge,
Roberts, Columbus, Absarokee, Big Timber
and Grey Cliff.
Communities paying p to 55 per cent more
to Montana-Dakota Utilities for natural
gas because of 1858 rate increase, are:
Billings, Laurel, Belfry, Bridger, Edgar,
Fromberg, Joliet, Park City and Silesia
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
(Third in a Series)


The trend of thinking in America
seems definitely against government
enterprise as a means of directly rails
ing revenue. In this way, we are elimi-
mating rich sources of revenue, of
course. In the present climate, that is
water under the bridge.
Another vast reservoir of public
revenue is in imminent danger of be-
ing lost There is a strong movement
to divest the people of title to their
natural resources. Unless checked, this
trend will result in tremendous losses
For if the people jealousy and with
determination guard their title to these
priceless gift of nature, they will yet
have invaluable revenue sources.
These natural resources, if retained by
the people, can be used for the benefit
of all the people. Through rentals,
charges for extracting minerals and
for harvesting timber great deal of
revenue can be realized Indirectly,
the people would benefit by govern
ment supervision of the way the re-
sources are exploited, and thus pre-
serving a just share for future gen
erationS.
AS an example of how a we'll spring
of public revenue is being dried up,
the case of the Off-Shore oil lands
can be cited The Federal govern
ment just recently gave up title to
these rich oil deposits. Their value
is variously estimated; figures so vast
they are hard to comprehend. They
are worth, no doubt, the amount that
our whole education program, for the
entire country, will cost for a period
of from rs to so years.
Be that as it may, the direction of
thinking, at least among the law MAX
ers we elect, makes it imperative we
give more and more attention to the
tax system.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

Attorney General Arnold H.
Olsen. Billings Gas consumers
have also asked rehearing of
MDU rate increase by Public
Service Commission, on basis
that it is unreasonable, un-
just and confiscatory"
notwithstanding permission to
Havre consumers group to have
rate expert go over books of
Montana-Dakota Utilities to de-
termine whether or not the so
per cent plus gat rate increase
in 1852 isn't unreasonable.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

chasing power should be avoided
as much as possible.
The net income tax-It is generally
agreed, is the most ideal; it is on the
ability to pay, it is progressive, it does
not materially reduce purchasing pow
Ell Ito large degree meets the slo-
gan; Subsistence for all before abund-
ance for the few'O
The sales tax is the most inequit-
able.
The excise tax is only tolerable.
The land tax property tax one of
the oldest, most familiar, and once
representing real Wealth-the ability
to PAYS not now so favorably re-
ceived
The land tax has tendency to be
regressive in that the small holder
pays relatively larger percentage of
his income in taxes. 1t hence has a
tendency to reduce purchasing power
A plan used in Europe provides, for
example, that the first five thousand
dollars is assessed at $40, the sec
ond $4,000 at IA 90, the third 1870
and SO on till, on the level of from
approximately $150,O0O to 100000
the rate is 52%. This is done not
merely to favor the little householder,
but to keep the land from falling into
the hands of a few and thus return
ing a sort of fuedal land system.
The poll tax is proportional, regres-
sive, and reduces for many, purchasing
power and interferes with democratic
practices.
No tax is, of course, perfect, with
out difficulties of administration, and
easily administered. And no one tax
should be used exclusively.
Taxes should be used to reduce, as
far as possible, the inequities which
deny democracy.
additional Chapters in Subsequent
Issues).
NOTE: Trouble Spots in Taxation.
Essays In Philosophy of Taxation.
Princeton University Press
Cincinnati-1948
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
Midd|eton's Record of Public Service?

Austin B. Middleton, considered the
dominating force on the Railroad and
Public Service Commission today, has
had an opportunity to vote numerous
times in the past six years on meas
ures affecting the pocketbooks of the
consumers all over the state
His votes have cost the consuming
public many millions of dollars in in
creased charges for natural gas, tele-
phone and freight rate increass.
Below is Mr.. Middletons record
on major requests by Montana utili-
ties for rate increases.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

What kind of taxes shall we mostly
rely on? There are scores from which
to choose; some old, some compare
lively new; some familiar, tried and
fairly we'll accepted and others still
unfamiliar and not yet popular
But before we go into details about
any specific tax, it might be we'll to
first think little about taxation in
general and also to note what experts
say are the earmarks of a just, pro-
ductive one To do this effectively we
ought to make clear what is meant
by certain terms, slogans, theories.
We shall employ a technique en-
ployed by Harold M. Groves: (Note p
You probably belong to some club
or other organization. In that organi-
zation you undertake some project
for the betterment of yourself and
Others. You have officers and ex-
penses, so you charge dues for be-
longing.
Usually, there is little argument
about what the dues shall be, they
are not high anyway and besides, you
don't have to join. The point is; the
dues are the same for everyone.
There is, however, a club, a grand
big club that everyone must join-the
y. S. A. 1t has dues, too, for it carries
on activities, has officers, and ex-
penses.
What would the dues be if all paid
the same?
Well, a $40, 000,000,000 budget di-
vided between 1875, 100000 members
would be roughly $50; for a family
of six, $50.
Obviously, for some families of six,
a bill for three hundred dollars for
dues in addition to the cost of state
and local governments would be pretty
high. The millions receiving less than
81 900 per annum already spend some
1O5 Go of this income on subsistence.
1t is the debate over how these dues
shall be distributed, who shall pay
what, and for what the dues shall be
spent that makes the philosophy of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

ice Commission and forced the
putting into effect of this rate
increase.
mime per cent temporary (year-
to-year) increase in railroad
freight rates. (This is the rate
increase recently voided by
Cascade county district court
Judge Holt, and the State Su-
preme Court.).
Six per cent temporary (year-
to year, increase in railroad
freight rates.
per cent temporary freight
rate increase to commercial
truckers.
Six per cent temporary freight
rate increase to commercial
truckers.
(The latter three rate increases
continue in effect as of now.)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

0R-Tentative approval of 10 to IA
cents per thousand cubic feet
increase in natural gas rates
for Montana-Dakota Utilities,
on plea of MDU that increase
was needed to finance construc-
ton of pipeline to bring addi-
tional gas supply into Montana
from Wyoming.
Later on in the same year at
Federal Power Commission
hearing on MDU application to
transport gas across state lines,
MDU officials testified that
rate increase granted was sub
stantially more than needed to
finance the pipeline. This led
FPC to observe, "The evidence,
therefore, shows that, based
upon estimates submitted by
Montana Dakota, the average
increase in cost of gas required
to meet consumer demands
after the introduction of WOr-
land gas in 1850, over the pres
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

ent cost of gas, will not exceed
S cents per thousand cubic feet
for tn period extending
through 1854 and will not ex-
coed 6 cents per m.c.f. for the
period 1850 through 1870. :"
1850
Final approval of 10 to IA
cents per m.c.f. increase in nat
ural gas rates for MDU, de-
spite FPC findings that this
increase was excessive in the
extreme.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
What Taxes Do You Want?

By J. NJ. PETERSON, Poison,
Tax Consultant, Joint Tax Committee,
MSFL, Farmers Union & Mine Mill.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
1850
1851

Approval of 1850 rate increase
request of Mountain States Tel.
& Tel. MIST ct asked increases
of 10 to 80 per cent. Commits
sion granted two thirds of the
request. New rate schedule cost
Montana telephone patrons an
additional 100000 annually.
Of this 100000, telephone of
ifcials estimated that 100000
would be new NET income.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

FOR-Approval of 15-cent per m.c.f.
increase in natural gas rates to
Montana-Dakota consumers in
the Havre-Chinook area Rate
increase amounted to bump
Of more than so per cent to
consumers in that northern
Montana gas-producing area.
AGAINST-Eight per cent permanent
freight rate increase sought by
railroads. Federal courts over
ruled Railroad & Public Serv-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

taxation SO interesting. And it is this
debate which reveals the. meaning of
the terms, slogans and theories which
we use in talking taxes.
First, how about distribution? Who
shall pay? Remember now that all
people must belong to our club-the
dull, the genius, the babies, the old
and sick. Those wholly incapacitated
through TB, Silicosis, and age.
Over the question of dues, we have
developed the doctrines of:
A. The Per Capital Distribution:
Equal payments for all.
B. Benefits acknowledgement ac-
cording to benefits received.
c. Equal acknowledgement in ac-
cordance to sacrifice.
D. Ability to Pay-Payment on ba-
sis of income profit; the rate in
creasing successfully for higher
incomes.
TERMS:
decreases as the size of the base
increases.
B. Progressive Tax-Tax rate in
creaSeS in size as the base in
creaseS in size
c. Proportional Tax = The same
rate applied regardless of base
The incidence of taxes-To what
extent can the tax be shifted-passed
on to others.
THE GOOD TAX
While there is no absolute agree
ment, the great ajority of economists
now favor the following as earmarks
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01
THE GOOD TAX

While there is no absolute agree
ment, the great majority of economists
now favor the following as earmarks
of just tax:
/. The distribution shall be on the
basis of ability to pay.
2. The tax should be progressive
Instead of regressive.
3. The tax whose incidence is great,
that can easily be passed on
should be avoided.
4. Taxes that tend to reduce pur-
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-10-01

FOR-32 to AT per cent increase in
natural gas rates requested by
Montana Power Co. +For all
gas customers Of MPCo., ex-
cept Anaconda Copper Mining
Co., which uses 1870 of the
utilities gas plant and pays
.1712 to zoe per m.c.f.-or less
than third the m.c.f. rate paid
by 81, 900 business and residen-
tial consumers.
FOR-21 to 55 per cent increase in
natural gas rates requested by
Montana-Dakota Utilities for
it's Billings Gas Division.
7OR-25 per cent plus increase in
telephone rates for Mountain
States Tel. & Tel.
(These three 1868 rate in
creases are currently being
contested in the state courts by
Evening star., 1954-08-11
Senate Names Conferees
On D. {. JobIess Pay

The Senate, at the request OF
Chairman Case of the Senate
District Committee, yesterday
asked for a conference with the
House to settle differences be-
tween the two houses on the bill
to liberalize Washington's unem-
ployment compensation program.
Anticipating House approval
Of the request, sSenator Case
named as the Senate conferees
Republican Senators Beall Of
Maryland. and Payne of Maine,
and Democratic Senator Mans
field of Montana.
Both Houses have approved q
weekly increase in jobless pay
ments from $40 to $50. The ma
jor differences are that the Sem
ate provided for a duration of
Is weeks and the House "a
weeks, with this also being COM
.plicated by differences over
waiting time" for relief claim
ants.
Evening star., 1954-08-11
Veterans
and
Druftees
By Moi. Thomos M. Mol

The armed services, worried
over the small number of men
re-enlisting. are out to make q
service career more attractive.
They're doing so in two ways:
Asking for increased benefits
from Congress and changing
many Of their own policies.
The changes which they've
asked Congress to make include:
l. Paying higher re-enlist-
ment bonus. Under this, a man
re-enlisting for the first time
would be given one months pay
for each year for which he
would re-enlist. For subsequent
service, the bonus would be 20
days pay for each year.
Q. More family housing at
military posts. Congress has
been asked to put up money for
some $4,000 family homes as the
first step.
3. Increased and more COM
pfete medical care for depend
ents. The changes asked for
would primarily define more
closely what dependents are en-
titled to. It also would make it
possible for the services to call
on civilian doctors and dentists.
Would Change Policies.
In the field Of policy changes,
the services are working on such
things as cutting down on the
number Of shifts in stations and
increasing the time between
overseas tours.
The Army is working particu-
larly hard in clearing up policies
which have irked many of it's
men. Here are some changes
which have been made Or are
being considered by the Army:
Enlisted men coming back
from overseas tours are now as
sured of at least 18 months serv-
ice in the United States before
they're again sent overseas. En-
listed men who have 20 or more
years of Army service are not
sent overseas unless they volun-
teer.
Extensions of overseas tours
in the more desirable areas are
being limited giving the Army
men a more equal chance to
serve in these areas.
Regular Army officers are
permitted to resign on request,
subject to completion of a mini
mum service obligation. Enlisted
men with 20 years of service and
regular officers with 80 years of
service are being permitted to
resign without restriction.
A new Army green uniform
has been approved.
Travel Plan Adopted.
A plan is underway to make it
possible for dependents to travel
with their serviceman to over
seas stations. If there's no hitch,
the plan will go in effect on
January !, 1855, except in the
Far East.
A proposal is being considered
which would give Regular Army
commissions to qualified reserve
officers on active duty.
Beginning in 1855. battalions
and regiments will be rotated
between the United States and
overseas assignments instead Of
on an individual basis.
Where Army men are travel
ing back to the United States
for morale and re-enlistment
leave, the leave time won't begin
until they arrive in the United
States.
The Army is considering a
plan to assign master sergeants
by name, similar to the system
used for officer assignments.
(You may iprite Maj. NiGl
In care OF The Star about
your seruice-connected prob
lem. Please inclose a stamped.
selt-GddreSsed envelope and 20
cents in conn.,
(From AP Newsfeatures)
Evening star., 1954-08-11
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As for nutrition, BLUE BONNET,
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So, naturally, ! choose BLUE
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Flavor, Nutrition. Economyl"
Evening star., 1954-08-11
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Evening star., 1954-08-11

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Evening star., 1954-08-11

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In care OF The Star about
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lem. Please inclose q stamped.
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cents in conn.,
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Evening star., 1954-08-11
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Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-02-15

our irrigated areas? There is no
simple answer to this question and
definitely no single answer. AL
though the interest today is in
chemical weed control the old meth
DDS that are still useful must not be
forgotten. These may include burn
ing, moving, blowing and hoeing.
Whatever the treatment or combina-
ton of treatments it must be re-
peated often enough over a long
enough period of time to finally ex-
haust the reserve of food in the roots
of the weeds.
Timeliness of treatment is most
important in any weed control pro-
gram and the program should be
planned so that the weeds can be
treated at the most effective time.
Weed control along many of our
bitches presents a rather difficult
problem because it is often impos-
sible to move sprayers and other
maintenance and weed con tr o
equipment along them. Difficulties
may be caused by numerous fence
lines that have been constructed
across the banks of the bitches. Mar
row, irregular banks often prevent
the movement of machinery over
them unless they are leveled.
The leveling of these banks and
construction of "cattle guards" at
fence lines plus the seeding of these
banks to adaptable grasses may
seem expensive but might easily
prove the cheapest method of weed
control over a long period of time,
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1954-02-15
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Farm and Ranch
Mana cement
Continued from page 300

Continued from page 800
fluenced unduly by recent develop
ments or by prospects for the inn
mediate future. These should be
considered carefully. But situations
can change rapidly and, especially
when long commitments are in
volved, farmers should seek invest
ment policies that will stand the
test of time.
Peak Income Period
During most of the last 20 years
farm income has increased. 1t is now
far above the levels of only 10 years
ago; and farm real estate values are
at or near their all-time peaks in
many areas. Under the conditions
prevailing during most of this period,
particularly the last II years, for
tunes have been made by taking
long risks, and thousands of farmers
who were heavily burdened by their
debts as late as 1910 have become
free of debt. These favorable results
have arisen mainly from the infla-
ton and expanded markets that
grew out of World War II and its
aftermath.
In the past, major mutations such
as that of the last decade have been
followed by periods of falling prices
This history raises the question
whether the farm situation will long
remain as favorable as it is now.
However, history is not sure guide
TO the future and the farm situation
may improve further. The safest
policy is to be prepared for price
movements in either direction.
Most farmers would profit, at
least in the short run, from an up
ward movement of prices, as this
would increase their incomes and
the value of their assets. They would
be hurt by decline in prices. But
they can cushion the effects of any
decline in prices by avoiding exces'
sive debts, maintaining adequate
working funds, and investing theil
reserve funds in the more stable
types of nonfarn securities.
Evening star., 1954-11-04

action for q preliminary injunc-
ton is heard in District Court
on November ~,