The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 19, 1936, Page 7

COMMISSION. BACKS COMPENSATION TAX ON BUSINESS AUTOS Law Similar to South Dakota Statute Recommended to Legislative Study A compensation road tax to “more adequately” tax commercial vehicles using the state highways was propos- ed Thursday by the North Dakota Tax Survey commission in a report to the next state legislature. “Every person or corporation oper- ating a motor vehicle for business purposes should be required to pay in addition to the regular license fee an annual ‘compensation fee’ for ‘unus- ual use of the public highways,’,” the commission said in its report. Under the recommended law, from which farming, mining and govern- mental vehicles would be exempt, the Proceeds would go to the state high- way fund. A similar law in South Dakota last year brought nearly half) a million dollars in revenue, the com- mission said. Cite Fees Paid Under that law the “compensation fee” paid in addition to regular license: fees were for four tons or less of gross weight, $40 annually; 4 to 6 tons, to 6 tons, $150; 8 to 10 tons, 10 to 11°tons, $225 and 11 to 12 “In view of the tax dilemma con- fronting the farmer and some other classes of property holders in this state, your commission recommends that in the future even a larger pro- portion of the total revenues required for high way purposes be obtained from special levies on motorists,” the; report read. “A sound and equitable tax policy is that the main transportation arter- jes, that serve a general need and that are generally used, should be sup- ported almost entirely by special taxes on motorists,” the commission de- clared. “The logical sources from which to obtain these revenues are the gasoline tax, auto registration fees, and @ compensation road tax on mo- tor carriers, Approve Graduated Fee “We approve of a graduated regis- tration fee on trucks and commercial For Your Beauty Work Come to the California Wave Nook 106 Third St. Phone 782 Experienced operators for all lines of beauty work. Popular prices, Under the management of Isaccson THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, Mrs. Wallis Simpso See REE There's only one Mrs. Wallis Simpson, because of her friendship with King Ed: semblance between Mrs, Simpson and women are pictured above. Now that vehicles according to their load ca- pacity since trucks with an adveritsed and registered two and three ton load capacity now carry as much as eight and 10 tons on the highways.” “To conserve thé states’ investment in roads and to more adequately tax those who use the highways extens- ively,” the commission sald it was! recommending that in place of the $25 “C” plate now required of motor carriers, that the state enact the pro- posed Jaw taxing motor carriers for the “unusual” use of the highways. The proposal involves requirement of a “compensation plate” but gives interstate trucks the option of buying such a compensation plate, or paying the truck mile tax as in the past. Ask Wallace to Go Slow on Crop Plan Minot, N. D., Nov. 19.—\-P)—As the first official act of Minot headquar- ters local of the Farmers Union, whose organization was completed by 30 charter members here Wednesday night, » telegram was sent to Secre- tary of Agriculture Henry Wallace urging that he defer definite action on crop insurance plans until farm leaders and cooperative representa- tives can meet ts discuss the plans, The new local is composed of em- ployes of six Minot cooperative insti- tutions. A. E. White was elected president, A. H. Olson vice president, and Lena Schmidt, secretary-treas- urer, The U. 8. government distributed more than seven billion fish fry and eges in 1932. THREE NEW TRIALS GRANTED BY COURT Cases From Bowman, Grant and Grand Forks Counties Passed on by Justices ‘Three new trials in civil cases were granted by the state supreme court Thursday. Judgment of. the lower courts was affirmed in each case. An order for a new trial granted by the district court of Bowman county was sustained in an action growing out of an automobile collision between Guy W. Johnson and 8. E. Patterson, both of Bowman county. A action for damages by Johnson against Patterson, with the latter fil- ing a counter claim was dismissed by a@ jury. Patterson subsequently ap- pealed from an order granting the plaintiff, Johnson, a new trial oh al- legations of “prejudice” and “insuf- ficiency of the evidence to justify the verdict” of dismissal. In another case, the supreme court declined to reverse an otder by the Grant county district court, granting Albert Mayer, Raleigh, a new trial in his suit to collect insurance on prop- erty destroyed by fire. The National Fire Insurance com- pany of Hartford, Conn., won the case in the lower court on contention the policy was suspended at the time of the fire. A new trial was granted by the district court on allegation the sae ey trial court erred in failing to instruct properly. The insurance company appealed. A third legal tussle over a new trial was decided when the supreme court denied an appeal takén by Harry Bradley from the decision of Grand Forks county district court in order- ing a new trial on an action brought by him to cancel a negotiable instru- ment and recover on money counts from Peter Krogen, also of Grand Forks county. The action of the high court sus- tained the judgment of the district court in granting a new trial on alle- ation of misconduct of a witness luring the trial tending to “prevent. the defendant from having a fair) trial.” Tax Revenue Report Depends on Business Washington, Nov. 19.—(#)—The re- cent wave of dividend declarations and wage increases is being scanned by treasury experts attempting to forecast tax revenues. Officials said revised estimates of tax receipts for this fiscal year now are being drafted for inclusion in President Roosevelt's budget message to congress, and that it was possible these might be lifted upward by the Present business surge. ‘They added, however, that no ma- terial changes in earlier forecasts were expected, because these took in- to consideration the possibility of heavy dividend and wage outlays by corporations faced with new levies on undistributed profits. More Than Ten Million LIMNS ABRONAUTICS PROGRAM FOR N. D. Harry Bernstein, Mrs. Margaret Olson Inducted as New Heads of Local Post North Dakota's veterans of Foreign Wars will take the lead in the de- velopment of aeronautics in the state this year, working in cooperation with the National Aeronautic association at Washington, Department Com- mander F. C. DeWitt of Minot said here Wednesday night. DeWitt and Mrs. Myrtle Burton of Jamestown, who holds a similar posi- tion in the V. F. W. auxiliary, were in Bismarck to induct* Harry Bern- stein and Mrs. Margaret Olson as new heads of the local Gilbert N. Nelson post, “The V. F. W. is already launched on the new program that will great- ly benefit North Dakotans and ex- service men,” DeWitt stated, after Pointing out that the work will be along the line of national defens: as outlined by the national association. May Start Training School Dewitt stated that there was a strong possibility that a training school for flyers would be established in North Dakota in the future and that interested groups are now work- ing on the proposed airline from Du- luth to Billings. via Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Minot. A social hour followed the induc- tion of new elective and appointive Officers of the V. F. W. post and aux- iliary. Mrs. E.G. Wanner and H. D. Harding were co-chairmen in charge of arrangements. Retiring officers are Wesley L. Sherman and Mrs, Ann 8elvig. Mrs. Burton, addressing the auxi- Mary at its regular business session, stressed purposes for which the order was founded and organization and membership activities. She reported that she expects to organize five new units in the department and that a membership contest with prizes will be held, Outlines Program The organization’s program, Mrs. Burton stated, is planned with a view of fraternalism, teaching patriotism to children, educating members in history and in proper defense of the country and helping patients in ve- terans’ hospitals, Mrs, Selvig presented Mrs, Burton with @ corsage. Mrs. Burton in turn ene Mrs. Selvig a past president's pin, An additional appointment an- nounced by Mrs. Olson was that of Mrs. Leo DeRochford as patriotic in- structor of the unit. , SBLLENS EXPLAINS FARM SURPLUSES Improvements in Agriculture Responsible, Rotary Club Told Wednesday Methods of increasing production have caused the surplus of agricul- tural commodities on the markets in recent years, Walter Sellens told members of the Bismarck club at the regular noon luncheon of that organization Wednesday. Sellens pointed out that various livestock, grain and farm machinery improvements have been respon- sible for the increased production and resulting surpluses. “Shortly after the Civil War it re- quired the work of seven farmers to supply the demands for one city fam- ily for one year,” Sellens said, “while today the same seven farmers can Produce food to care for 84 families.” He suggested the possible conver- sion of present waste products of ag- riculture into useful materials by methods of chemical research as a valuable aid to the farm industry in North Dakota. Chester Perry, president of the Community Players, briefly outlined the work and accomplishments of that organization and pointed out that the group this year is seeking national recognition for its work in the development of dramatic art. He introduced David Davis, who sang two solos, accompanied by Clarion Larson at the plano. A. R. Tavis, vice president,. presided in the absence of President F. A.| Copelin. Guests of the club were L. R. Reynolds and Harry Imai, both of Fargo, L. R. Smith of Minneapolis and E. F, Haldi of Bismarck. HJELMSTAD IN HOSPITAL St. Paul, Nov. 19.—(#)—P. M. C. Hjelmstad of Reynolds, N. D., was |* said by attaches at Miller hospital here Thursday to be “getting along fine.” He is under observation for an ailment not yet diagnosed. 9, People’s Forum (altor’e Note)—The Tribune wel- comes setace 2 ects of lnrers ry Latters with cot te. | Ex-Mate Praises that orange juice can be dried and still retain its healthg-iving vitamins after long periods of time. ‘THURSDAY, NUVEMBER 19, 1936 Mrs. Simpson EWS NOES “One of the finest women I have ever known,” is the praise given Mrs. Wallis Simpson, friend of King Edward VIII, by her first husband, Naval Commander Earl W. Spencer, above. In the Service hospital at San Diego, Calif., one Jeg broken in a hunt: ing mishap, Spencer said he wished Mrs. Simpson “nothing but the bes in his first com- ment on h recent publicity. 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