Wage Tax tax would then be net Columbia, Breneman Shultz, (Continued from Page One) of the tax, since the workers are taxed to death now, but if the debt got large enough, the wage council president: need additional revenue badly, but we don't plan to enact a wage tax. What we need is equalized assessments. Frankly, we're head over heels in debt, we've borrowed nearly to our bond limit, but I feel we can get the money without resorting to a wage tax." Denver, Donald S. Weaver, council president: "The borough is in decent shape. We don't need a wage tax, because there is no need for it." East Petersburg, Samuel B.
Sheetz, council president: "The subject of a wage tax has never been brought up here. Our assessor is trying to equalize assessments as best he can. But there aren't many large wages in East Petersburg anyway, and I don't think we could raise much money from it if we tried." Elizabethtown. Elmer Hoover, council president: "Yes, the tax was mentioned here, but I don't want to comment on it. I don't know enough about it." John Wenger, former council president: "There is no doubt that problems similar to those in Lititz going to confront many communities in the future.
Elizabethtown has some of them now, but not as badly as Lititz. These problems are largely growing pains. But the communities will never solve the problems until the assessments are equalized. But as far as I know, there are no plans for a wage tax." Ephrata, William B. Carter, council president: "Our problem here is in the light department.
But we can handle it without a wage tax. I'd hate to try a wage tax, I just don't like it." Manheim, James Kuhn, councilman: "We've never thought of a wage tax, and we won't even if Lititz gets one. I'm against it. and I think most people here are." Marietta, Leroy Appley, council president: "Marietta is in good shape financially. We are in the black this year, even though we spent more money than we have for a long time.
There will be no wage tax in Marietta as far as I can see. I personally think that a sales tax is the best kind." Millersville, A. Landis Brackbill, council president: "As a last resort, the wage tax is all right. But the people don't go for it. We need equal assessments instead of a wage tax.
A wage tax has never been discussed here." Mountville, Ralph Greenawalt, council president: "We are operating within our budget, and I don't foresee a tax raise. I would hate to see a wage tax put on." Mount Joy, Titus Rutt, burgess: "We have never considered a wage tax. I do not favor it and I don't think it will spread far in the county. Personally, think a head tax is better than a wage tax." New Holland, Walter K. Smith, borough manager: "I do not favor a wage tax because a tax should be paid for services rendered, and I don't think a small community gives enough services to merit a wage tax.
The matter has not been discussed here." Quarryville, Harry W. Huffnagle, council president: "Quarryville doesn't need a wage tax. I'm it because the people are against it and because it is not a graduated tax like an income tax. Strasburg, Albert Messner, councilman: "A wage tax would drive people out of a community and prevent new people from coming in. I'm against it for that reason." Terre Hill, C.
W. Fox, council president: "I believe we are the only borough in the county without debt. We're not exactly pinched here, and I don't want a wage tax." Washington Boro, Charles Walk, council president: "We've got money in the treasury, and we don't need a tax. haven't given it much thought, but I would favor a wage tax only if it were absolutely necessary." 3 Drivers Prosecuted By State Troopers Three motorists were prosecuted by state troopers before Alderman Yecker today. Richard J.
Seibel, 706 N. Mar. shall was charged with ignoring a stop sign; R. A. Burness, 568 S.
Duke operating a truck not equipped with mud flaps, and Forrest Maisells, 1525 Oregon Pike, illegal parking. How to overcome mental blocks Ever forget a friend's name just as you go to introduce him? Freeze up in a discussion even though you know the facts? Take minutes, even hours, making a simple decision? January Reader's Digest tells what causes those strange "mental short circuits" that sometimes freeze our minds and paralyze our imaginations, and gives suggestions on how you can overcome them. Get January Reader's Digest at your newsstand today: 39 articles of lasting interest, including the best from leading magazines, newspapers and books, condensed to save your time. -Adv. Cooperation in Religion Urged Rabbi Shain Talks on Jewish View of Jesus A Lancaster rabbi today said Christianity and Judaism "cannot blend" but must cooperate to exist.
Rabbi Samson A. Shain of Temple Shaaral Shomayim made the statement a talk before the Lancaster Sertoma Club at noon in the Stevens House. He spoke on "The Jewish View of Jesus." Rabbi Shain reviewed the history of Jesus' coming at a time when oppressed Jews were anxiously awaiting the promised "Messiah" who would lead them to freedom from the Romans. Takes Issue with Account However, Rabbi Shain, took issue with St. Mark's account of Jesus' trial and subsequent crucifixion.
He said the tale of the trial and death of Jesus implies the Jews tried Jesus of phemy, convicted him and killed him. All three charges, Rabbi Shain said, are untrue. said the information used in chile, 14th chapter of St. Mark based on heresy, opinion and tradition. Lititz (Continued from Page One) tween $10,000 and $15,000.
Assessments Discussed with county commissioners to discuss the proposal that the county provide funds to conduct Lititz reassessment. ask He for the explained amount that of Lititz money would the county would spend on Lititz in its countywide reassessment program required by state law. Informal last estimates on Lititz' share run be- At a meeting of Lititz, council last night, inequities present assessments were discussed. Councilman Russell Templeton pointed out that no general reassessment has been made in the past 30 years. Rohrer said an attempt earlier this the year to equalize fell assessments in borough cause the school board and borough assessors did not on the added, however, that county commissioners were favorable toward the idea.
The proposed reassessment program in Lititz would also include Elizabeth and Warwick which are included in the Warwick Union School District. This is because Lititz would pay a disproportionate share of taxes if assessments in the two neighboring townships were not also adjusted. Referring to the wage tax proposal, Rohrer said "Public response has made us aware of inequities we hadn't thought of." Under the plan, Lititz residents would have been taxed one per cent of their wages. The present $5 per capita tax would have been dropped. Lititz needs the additional 000 chiefly to provide needed improvements to the borough's water system.
For years, much of the water revenue has been used to finance municipal operations, but if the improvement program were undertaken, all income would have to be used to operate the water system and pay off bonded debts. Thus more money is needed for municipal expenses. Schools (Continued from Page One) record of which anyone can be proud." But Miller and Hyde said they felt "a more objective approach will uncover some good things in the educational and social life of District schools." Not everything wrong with the education system should be blamed on integration, they said, adding that testimony at the hearings appeared to reflect only the views of the subcommittee counsel and "does not appear to be well balanced or The four Southerners making up the subcommittee majority said the group's findings: "The evidence, taken as a whole points to a definite impairment of educational opportunities for members of both white and Negro races as a result of integration, with little prospect of remedy in the future. "Therefore, recommend that racially separate public schools be re-established for the education of white and Negro pupils in the District of Columbia, and that such schools be maintained on a completely separate and equal WOMAN HURT AT WORK Mrs. Edna Stokes, 938 N.
Shippen fell at work and lacerated the left side of her face today. Three sutures were used to the wound at the General Hos- LANCASTER, 'Stolen' Car By Garage Mechanic Henry H. Baker Lancaster R6, reported to detectives the theft of his 1949 sedan from the 400 block of E. Chestnut yesterday. Today, police learned the car had been towed away by mistake by a garage mechanic.
W. G. Hohenwarter, of the Ann St. Garage, 38-42 N. Ann told police he received a phone call yesterday from Mrs.
Patricia Evatson, 539 High that her sedan wouldn't start and to pick it up in the 400 block of E. Chestnut St. The mechanic picked up Baker's car by mistake, but the error wasn't detected until today when Evaston again called the garage and asked them when were going to pick up her auto. Mountville Autoist Exonerated in Fatality Carson Mountville, B. Hoffman, was 52 exonerated E.
Main by District Attorney William C. Storb yesterday Nov. 22 auto death of Clark, Columbia R2. Mountville police chief Maris Brooks, who conferred with the district attorney, investigated the accident which occurred in the westfern end of Mountville. Clark was killed he alighted from a bushend walked into the path of fan eastbound car driven by Hoffman.
Broilers Average 19.86 Cts. at Auction Strong broiler, sales brought average prices 19.86 cents a pound yesterday's Lancaster Poultry Exchange auction in Rohrerstown. Some 55,700 birds were sold at prices ranging from to cents as prices recovered from a pre-Christmas slump. Leghorns brought to cents, while 15,000 capettes went for from 20 to cents and pullets averaged cents a pound. Of the 92,900 birds offered, 72,115 were sold.
$400 Damage to Two Trucks in Collision trucks received about $400 damage at 5 a. m. today in a collision on Route 222, four miles south of Ephrata. State Trooper Clement Wagner said that a truck driven by Roy S. Baker, forty-nine, 18 Rohrerstown Road, was passing a Cloister Dairy truck driven by Clarence Eugene Groff, eighteen, Ephrata R1, as Groff was beginning a left turn.
Neither driver was injured. Dr. Berberian to Be Candidate for Mayor Dr. Harry S. Berberian, 451 E.
King osteopathic yesterday announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination as a candidate for Mayor in the 1957 municipal election. A mayor and two city councilmen will be elected in November of next year. Dr. Berberian was a candidate for City Council in 1953 and a candidate for coroner in 1955. He is assistant surgeon to the Lancaster Fire Department and a life member of the Pennsylvania Fire Police Association and a member of the Lancaster County Fire Police Association.
First Will Hold Preparatory Services Preparatory services for Holy Communion will be held at First Evangelica. and Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Sunday at 11 a.m. The preparatory will be followed service service, baptism. Holy Communion will be celebrated at Jan.
6 at 9 and 11 a.m. and at 4:15 p.m. Becker Is Elected By Hot Rot Club Richard Becker, Mount Joy R1, was named president of the Lancaster Stick Shifter's Hot Rod Club at a meeting in Mountville last night. James Filling, Columbia R2, was elected 1st vice president; Kenneth Greider, Landisville, 2nd vice president; Gerald Dowling, Lititz, secretary; and Larry Castleman, Lancaster RD, treasurer. BELL FOREMAN ILL Henry J.
Ganse, 19 S. Eastland pital. been postponed indefinitely. REASONS WHY YOU 3 SHOULD HEAT WITH OIL FURNACE CIt OIL OIL OIL COSTS LESS IS CLEAN IS SAFE Schwanger Bros. Inc.
137 W. Roseville Rd. Ph. EX 3-5868 DELCO SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION supervising construction foreman of the Bell Telephone was stricken ill and collapsed while at work yesterday. He was admitted to St.
Joseph's Hospital at 4:45 p. m. His condition today was reported unchanged. The marriage of his daughter, Marlene, to Patrick J. Hynes, Chicago, planned for Monday, has FRIDAY, DEC.
28, 1956-11 $20,637,442 Earnings '56 Total $2,400,000 Over Previous Year ARMY NAVY STORE COME NE STOP GREAT L00 SAVINGS COME SALE SAVE 0000 60 92 CAPE New Era Photo Building (shown between dotted lines) to be torn down at corner of Prince and King streets. Story on Page Jaycees to Give Service Award Nominations are being accepted by the Lancaster Junior Chamber of Commerce for the organization's 12th annual Distinguished Service Award which will be presented, at at an the award Stevens banquet House. The award is given annually by the Jaycees to the outstanding young man of Lancaster, 35 years of age or under, who has contributed most to civic welfare and betterment in the community in the past 12 months. Nomination blanks have been mailed to organizations and ness firms in city. Three judges will select the winner from the returned nominations.
Six Motorists Are Prosecuted in City Six motorists were prosecuted last night by city police. They Joseph F. Ulrich 521 St. Joseph charged with reckless driving as the result of an accident Monday at St. Joseph and Vine Raymond E.
Becker, Manheim R1, driving too fast for conditions and reckless driving; John E. Kilheffer, Lancaster R2, and William L. Bowder, Willow Street R1, reckless driving; Donald Speece, Lancaster R7, passing double over an intersection, and Arlene S. Armstrong, 752 Stevens failure to signal. New Year's (Continued from Page One) workers, but not for many as had four days free over Christmas.
Many firms which closed down the Monday before Christmas will be operating as usual on the last day of 1956. New Year's Day will be generally a holiday. The Postoffice will deliver only special delivery mail. Wednesday, the day after New Year's, will mark the resumption of college and school classes, and a virtual return to normal schedules. A number of industrial employes who are eligible for winter vacations have chosen this week for the holiday.
Other winter vacationers are making their plans, with many slated to head toward Florida and other warmer spots. Police Warn Motorists Police, anticipating large numbers of cars on the highways, today urged all drivers to keep in mind the record written in accident victims' blood this past Christmas weekend. the city, Commissioner of Police Fred G. McCartney announced that extra will be on duty New Year's Eve to give the public protection, enforcing the law to accidents, injuries and death. If You Drink, Don't Drive "We hope that people will use good judgment," McCartney said.
"If they go to parties and drink, we urge them not to drive. We were very lucky in the city over the Christmas weekend, and we hope to be able to do even better over New Year's." Lt. William Engle, acting commander of Troop B. state police, said that all available men be on traffic duty, especially in view of the national Christmas highway toll. State police plans include a great deal of concentration around drinking establishments, Lt.
Engle said, in order to inhibit from driving those operators who are apparently intoxicated. Added Patrols The added state police patrols will start operating about 8 p.m. Monday and will continue until 5 a.m. New Year's Day. Any alcoholic beverage will have its effect on a driver, Lt.
Engle said, and will thus reduce his reaction time and impair his ability to meet a highway emergency. $30 a Person in New York A survey of night spots showed that prices for New Year's Eve here will be considerably lower than those in larger cities where some local persons will see in the new year. Tops in New York is $30 a person, with formal dress a must, at two spots. This includes dining and dancing. Highest fee in Los Angeles is $28.50 a person.
Philadelphia's average is $12 to $20. GIRL SWALLOWS IODINE Debra Faltine, four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Faltine. 638 Hershey was treated at St.
Joseph's Hospital last night after she swallowed a small amount of iodine. She was later discharged. The Pennsylvania Power, and Light Co. today reported earnings accruing to the common stock of the company for the 12 months ended Nov. 30 were $20.637,442, equal to $3.49 per share of common stock outstanding that date.
riod in earnings were In the comparative, 12-month or $3.09 per share. Scranton 6.5 P.C. Up The Scranton Electric Co. (merged Jan. 31, 1956) reported an increase of 6.5 per cent in revenues.
The company said: "If effect is given to recent orders of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission dated July 16, 1956, and Nov. 20, 1956, requiring certain refunds, and rate reductions, including non-recurring interest applicable to such refunds, it is estimated that earnings per share would be $3.34 for the 12 months ended Nov. 30, 1956, and $2.89 for the 12 months ended Nov. 30, 1955. Both of these orders are in litigation and have not become final." 2 Boys Shooting at Cars from Third Floor Court (Continued from Page One) was "incompetent because of the type of examination made" but he added no appeal was taken "due to corroborating testimony of police officers." Paul Nagle, 206 W.
Front Marietta, pleaded guilty as a second offender to drunken driving charges and also fined $200 months Judge Wissler. Nagle costs, and jailed for three was arrested Dec. 8 by state trooper A. E. Discavage following an accident at Route 141 and the Mount Joy-Marietta Pike.
AUTOIST FINED $200 Mark O. Force, Middletown, pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges and was fined $200 and costs as a first offender. He was arrested by Elizabethtown policeman Clyde Coble Dec. 16 damages. a thre car accident involving PUT ON PROBATION Philip Flamm, 610 Locust Lebanon, pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulent conversion and cheating by false pretense and received a suspended sentence.
He was placed on probation for one year on terms that he pay the costs of prosecution and make restitution. Leon Schaum, of Hager Bro. store, W. King testified Flamm purchased a refrigerator on the installment plan last May 12 and sold refrigerator for $75 while still owing $189.04. Flamm also was charged with obtaling clothing at Frye's Clothing store, 12 S.
Queen last July 27 on which $79.80 was still owing. Flamm asked the Court to give him ten weeks to pay the two debts. Judge Wissler said he was giving Flamm "one more chance." SHOPLIFTER FINED $10 Clyde Leroy Smith, Renova, pleaded guilty shoplifting charges was fined $10 and costs. Detective Al Farkas testified Smith stole a hunting cap, gloves and other articles valued at "less than $10" from the H. L.
Green store, Queen and Orange Dec. 3. He has been in jail since his arrest. Counsel for Smith said Smith had received his social security check and is now able to pay a fine and costs. The stolen articles were recovered by police and returned.
PAROLE PETITION Attorney Wilson Bucher presented a parole petition in behalf of Walter C. Knable, Mount Union, sentenced Aug. 17 to six to 18 months in prison on statutory rape charges. His minimum term expires Jan. 27 and the Court fixed Jan.
24 as the date for a hearing. WOMAN DIVORCED L. Hollingsworth, three, 417 Columbia, was granted divorce in court today from Jessel Roy Hollingsworth twenty-nine, 216 S. Third Columbia, on grounds of indignities. They were married Oct.
13, 1950. Rod and Gun Club at Columbia Chartered Incorporation of the Hayfield Hollow Rod and Gun Club, a nonprofit organization with offices at NOW -Faster, Deeper Comfort For COLD'S ACHES Rub on MUSTEROLE Improved prison for, issuing bad checks. The couple has no children. "Apply yourself at White Hill and a man out of yourself," Judge Wissler admonished Bleecher, Jail 2 Tipsy Drivers As Second Offenders Richard G. Case, 445 E.
Orange convicted by a jury of drunken driving at December Criminal Court, was fined $200 and costs and jailed for three months as a second offender by Judge Johnstone. City policeman Robert Lander told the Court that Case had a prior zig-zag conviction in November, 1951. W. Hensel Brown, counsel for Case, said the case had "unusual circ*mstances." Brown said Case had been involved in a minor accident in leaving the Elks Club parking lot, returned home, then drove to the police station to make a report when he was arrested. Brown said the drunkometer test From Alaska THE BOB HOPE.
SHOW with Ginger Rogers Mickey Mantle Peggy King Jerry Colonna TONIGHT 9:00 WGALTY Chonnel 922 Walnut Columbia, was approved in court today. Officers of the newly incorporated club are Walter Landis, Harrisburg R1, president; Marvin Gable, Columbia R2, vice president; Nelson E. Koch, Columbia, secretary; Cletus Gable, Columbia R2, treasurer; Glenn Hipple, Elizabethtown R1, Cletus Gable, and Louis P. Bonafardin, Columbia, trustees. $3,500 Award OK'd In Death of Girl The court today approved a compromise settlement awarding $3,500 to Walter E.
Evans, Lancaster R3, administrator of the estate of Marie Evans, his daughter, from the York Motor Express Co. and Jay William McKinney, a driver. The settlement was result of the death of Marie Evans, seventeen, on Oct. 11, 1955, she was riding a motorcycle involved in an accident with a truck owned by the trucking firm, driven by McKinney. SUPPORT ORDERS The following support orders were handed down: The four children Mrs.
Minerva Klouse, Lancaster R3, were ordered to pay $8 each for her support. They are: Charles Klouse, 10 N. Prince Frederiick Klouse, 511 W. Orange Clarence W. Lancaster R7: and Miriam Lancaslousenes, ter R3.
Donald Mellor, 51 Locust $30 a week for the support of his wife, Marjory, 51 Locust and two children. Angel Sierra, Philadelphia, $28 a week for the support of his wife, Anna, Holtwood R1, and four children. Glenn Wickersham, 328 Chester $21 a week for the support of three children. Glenn Gainer, Bethlehem, had his order reduced to $17 a week for the support of two children. William Kimberlin, Harrisburg, and Esther Onore, 553 S.
Duke each were for the support of their ordered to pay $5 month father, John Kimberlin, Twin Oaks Rest Home, Myerstown. Raymond Carvell. Rothsville, was ordered to pay $60 today, and continue paying a week for the support of his, wife. Doris, Elizabethtown and two children. He is also to $3 weekly on arrearages of $300.
Veronica Ehrstine, 148 E. Fulton to continue paying $6 a week for the support of one child. Arrearages of $492 were cancelled. Ambrose E. Groft, Columbia, to continue paying $15 a week for the support of two children.
Arrearages of $8,087 were cancelled. Donald Thomas, 434 S. Christian to continue paying $10 a week for the support of his wife, Doris, 324 Locust St. Arrearages of 050 were cancelled. Harold G.
Dimitris, 16 Ruby was released the county jail where he had been confined since Sept. non-payment of a $15 a week order for the support of his wife, Mabel Conestoga R3. LACERATES HIS WRIST Carl F. Klein, 828 E. Marion lacerated his right wrist on a sheet of stainless steel at work today.
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Queen St. Lancaster, Pa. Shop Friday until 9 P. M. Closed Mondays The names of two boys, who were allegedly shooting an air rifle from a third floor apartment window at passing cars at Franklin and Orange were obtained by city police last night and turned over to Sgt.
John Ehleiter for further investigation. The air rifle was confiscated. BAND HOLDS PARTY Members of the Rohrerstown Band and their families attended the annual Christmas party of the group last night at the Lancaster American Legion Home. The 30 band members, their wives and children, enjoyed a buffet luncheon, games and carols. GREAT DAY I ON LADIES PENNSY! ROUND -TRIP COACH LADIES' DAY I EXCURSIONS To PHILADELPHIA EVERY WEDNESDAY ONLY $090 Round- Trip Incl.
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