28 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1967
Page
1
The forecast lists cloudy skies with light snow flurries across Charleston West Virginia and adjacent regions. Highs range from the mid thirties to near fifty with varied coastal and inland conditions. Temperatures span morning to evening with modest winds and humidity notes.
The West Virginia Senate edges toward defeat of the Papke tax package as 15 Democrats and two Republicans oppose the motion. Sen. Neal A. Kinsolving commends Sen. Hans McCourt for support, while Martin rebukes amendments as dangerous. A Carrigan amendment aims to strip depletion allowances from gross margins tax.
A state lawmaker warns that rising public costs and stagnant business profits threaten the tax reform's fairness as schools roads and hospitals lag. He calls for sustained investment in education and infrastructure while highlighting potential industry flight and workforce losses over twenty years. The Senate approves bills including a severance tax on natural resources and a broadened government information agency. Paid political advertisement.
A historic look explains a $100000 sales example and a $1 per $100 rate, with a $50 exemption leaving a $950 bill. The piece outlines criticisms: no profit consideration, uneven rates across industries, and amendments altering property taxes. It notes exemptions for radio, TV, financial institutions, and professionals, and discusses vertical integration and pyramiding concerns.
House roll call shows 50 for the convention bid and 48 against with 2 absent. Democrats supporting include Anderson and Casey. Republicans supporting include Bobbitt and Carey. the motion to amend the gross margins tax bill failed in the Senate on Monday with 17 17 split.
The Charleston Gazette details daily and Sunday subscription options, rates for carrier and mail delivery, and terms. Includes prices for inside and outside West Virginia, with tax notes and payment methods, noting independence as a daily newspaper in Charleston.
West Virginia lawmakers debated a proposed constitutional convention. Supporters urged reform and voter choice, while opponents cited cost estimates from 3 million to 5 million and feared party politics. Del. Seibert and Beneke warned the price tag, while Myles favored amendments via special elections. The House advanced related bills on retirement, deer hunting penalties, and road funding amid a conference with the Senate.
The piece explains how a gross sales tax is added at each stage of the supply chain, from wholesaler to retailer, inflating prices for consumers. It notes that the tax compounds across middlemen and even taxes on taxes, intensifying the final cost borne by shoppers. The article previews Dr. Papke’s study on West Virginia tax effects.
Robert W. Rumbaugh, once of South Charleston and Dunbar, now in Kanawha County Jail, had his probation revoked after admitting 45 misdemeanor bad checks 2 felony bad checks and two forgery instances. Judge George W. Wood reimposed 570 days for passing bad checks and noted 49 additional crimes admitted. Chittum, 36, jailed inmate, also had probation revoked after a series of convictions including drunken driving and carrying a pistol.
An inexpensive home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. Use RU-EX Compound mixed with water and lemon juice, three tablespoons twice daily. Reported results include relief within 48 hours, with a money back offer if pain persists.
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