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RAILWAYS APPLY FOR BOOST IN FREIGHT RATES Transport Board Is Asked For Deferral OnllPerCenfHike Wedding In Japan Brings Rejoicing OTTAWA (CP) — The railways today applied for a 12-per-cent freight rate increa?,"} but immediately asked the board of transport commissioners to defer action on the application indefinitely. Thfi board promptly agreed to the deferral, which the railways asked because the federal government has made known it intends to allow no general rate increases for about a year. • • A h.earing on the application had been scheduled for May 19, HEARING POSTPONED At the railways* request, the board postponed this hearing Indefinitely. It also relieved the railways of the obllcatlon or providing Interested parties — mainly provincial irovern-mcnts— with advance copies of their proposed evidence. The date for this had been set at April 20. KEPT ALIVE The railways' move, In the lace of the government's no-Increase policy, had the effect of avoiding what might be a useless series of hearings under present circumstances and at the same time keeping tlie application alive before the board In case the cabinet's attitude should be modified. The railways may go to the board an^ time and ask for a new hearing date. The last previous general rate increase, 17 per cent, went into effect last Dec. 1. The proposed new one, it was estimated unofficially, would gross the railways about $45,000,- 000 a year. The application was filed Utile more than two weeks after Transport Minister Hees announced the federal government does not intend to permit any further general rate increases for about a year—even though authorized by the t r a n s p o r t board—pending a general review 3f freight rates and railway policy. COAL, COKE EXEMPT As In previous freight rate cases, the requested Increase would not apply In full to coal and coke. For these, the carriers sought a flat boost of 20 cents a ton. No increase was sought for competitive rates—those which the railways have lowered to meet competition. The railways already have leeway to raise them. The statutory Crow's Nest Pass rates, on-grain and grain products in iM' West also would not be touched. The increase was sought by the railways to bring rail revenues up to a "requirements formula" laid down by the transport board several years ago. This calls for the Canadian Pacific—the "yardstick" line-obtaining income of $54,000,000 a year to cover fixed charges, dividends and surplus after meet-ing other expenses. CROWN PRINCESS SHODA rpOKYO (AP) — Millions ot Japanese rejoiced with pa* radcs and picnics today over the marriage of Crown Prince Alil« hlto to » beautiful commoner who one day will share the an> clent chrysanthemum throne. Throngs walked the streets of flag-i)edecked Tokyo long after a gold-encrusted carriage had carried the bride, Micliiko Shoda, and her prince to their suburban residence. Thousands Jammed motion picture theatres, bars and restaurants. Some spread box lunches along banlcs of the imperial palace moat. Others headed for concerts and lantern parades. Only an unemployed IB-year-old youth, Kensetsu Makayama, marred the day-long celebration. He hurled a stone at Aklhlto from the crowd. When it missed, he burst into the street and leaped onto the moving carriage In a desperate lunge at the prince. AGAINST THE SYSTEM Police seized him immediately. He told them; "I am opposed to the emperor system and have been since childhood. But I had no intention of killing." Police withheld charges pending completion of their investigation. There were suggestions the youth might be mentally ill. The 25-year-old prince and his princess gave no sign of noticing the Incident and continued to nod smilingly and wave to the crowd. With a sip of sacred wine at a holy Shinto sanctuary deep within the i m p e r i a l palace grounds, the heir to the throne wed the gracious 24-year-old girl he met on a tennis court. WiUi the union Michiko was transformed from a commoner-daughter of a wealthy flour miller—into Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Michiko, Her rise from commoner status to the second ranking woman of «he nation is unprecedented in Japan's 2,600-year history. FEW WITNESSES Present for the ceremony in the Shinto shrine were only* the bridal couple, the aged chiel ritualist of the impcriftl family, les.ser ritualists and two chamberlains, one ol them holding over Akihito's head the 700-year-old jewelled sword symbolizing the heir to the throne. In the shrine enclosure outside were gathered 1,072 guests. tmperor Hlrohlto and Empress Nagnko were not present, in keeping w i t h tradition. They waited inside their palace quar-ters, 250 yards from the shrine. Dies In Washer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-Mary Ann Bellsle, 23 months, died Thursday when she fell into a wa.shing machine in the basement of her suburban New BiiRhton home. II was not known whether she was drowned or died of injuries inflicted by the »Bl- Indian Plane fs Shot Down By Pakistan KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) —A twin-engined Jet plane, reported to be an, Indian Air Force bomber, was shot down t>y the Fakiatanl Air Force near Rawalpindi today. Reliable informants at Rawalpindi said the crew of two aboard the Canberra bomber suffered injuries. The informants said • the two Indian crew m e m b e r s were brought to Rawalpindi, Pakistani army headquarters, for interrogation. WARNINGS IGNORED The pilot, identified as Lieut. Ram Pal, allegedly ignored ra-dloL warnings aftei* he flew over Pakistani territory and was intercepted by Pakistani fighter planes. It was understood the plane landed at Gojar Khan, 30 miles from Rawalpindi. (Reports in New Delhi said the two crew members both suffered broken legs). The plane came do%vn in hilly country where communications arc poor. It took hours betore the nationality of the plane was made known. Intormants said the Canberra had been tracked by radar and was shot down after a 100-mile chase. VOL. LII.—No. 101 » Sunny, Warmer PRtCE: otYw FIVE CENTS LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, FRIDAY, APRIL 10,1959 TWO SECTIONS ~ 22 PAGES Budget Raisrt laxes Oil NVIQVNVD iSai Income, Cig^reis, Spirit^ BRIDGE PIER BLOWN SKY HIGH — Cf!aclE«l ond btn\ when two Mctions of Voncouvw't now Socond Ntmows Bridgo colIapMd last Jim* 17, Idlllng 18 workmen, this dom-ofged ider woi the lost reminder ol the diaatter. Engineen blew it eky Ugh to moke room for a new pier. —CP Photo; Herald Enqravinq. One Killed In Crash At Carway CARDSTON (HNS)—One man is dead and five persons are in Cardston Hospital, none in serious condition, as the result of a highway accident late Thursday .afternoon. Dead is Andy Riding At The Door, 24, of the Blood Indian Reserve. The inured are: Justine Eagle Child 24,». Jennie Eagle Child 55, Willie Plain Woman 30, Leona Cutter 18, and William Eagle Plume 25. All are from the Blood Reserve. 10 IN CAR It was reported there were 10 persons in the car. Two unidentified motorists from Saskatchewan reported they had witnessed the accident, through the rear-view mirror of their car. They stated the ill-fated vehicle appeared to miss the approach to a bridge spanning Kennedy Creek, south of the customs entry port at Carway, 15 miles south of Cardston. They rushed to the entry port and RCMP were notified. No announcement has yet been made as to whether an inquest will be held. Bomb Hoax LONDON (AP) — An anonymous telephone caller told Scotland Yard a bomb would be smuggled into Thursday's session of Pa'l'llament. The call was believed to .be ft hoax but police guards at the House of Lord.s and the House of Commons were told to keep an eye on visitors. How Income Tax Increase Works OTTAWA (CP)—Canadian taxpayers wifl bear the full brunt of increased personal income tWs only in 1960. For this year the increase—an additional two per cent on all taxable income above $3,000 a year-will apply as of July 1. This is how the tax for 1960 compares with the 185» levy for persons who are single, married with no dependents and married with two children, with the llgmes In brackets showing the tnxpaiyers' contributions to the old age security fund, which are in addition to the regular Income tax: Single Married, No Children Married, Two Children Income 1959 1960 Income 1959 1960 Income 1959 196A $ 1,500 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 2,300 22 (5) 22 (6) $ 2,000 99 (23) 99 (27) $ 2,400 33 (8) 33 (9) $ 2,800 22 (5) 22 (6) $ 2,500 166 (35) 166 (42) t 2,500 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 2,900 33 (8) 33 (9) $ 3,000 236 (48) 236 (57) $ 3,000 99 (23) 99 (27) $ 3,000 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 3,500 318 (60) 318 (72) t 3,500 166 (35) 166 (42) $ 3,500 99 (23) 99 (271 $ 4,000 403 (73) 403 (87) $ 4,000 236 (48) 236 (57) $ 4,000 166 (35) 166 (42) $ 5,000 582 (75) 591 (90) $ 5,000 403 (73) 403 (87) $ 5,000 318 (60) 318 (72) $ 7,500 1,120 (75) 1,154 (90) ) 7,500 894 (75) 918 (90) $ 7,500 789 (75) 808 (90) $10,000 1,781 (75) 1,840 (90) (10,000 1,495 (75) 1,544 (90) $10,000 1,370 (75) 1,414 (90) $15,000 3,521 (75) 3,630 (90) $15,000 3,131 (75) 3,230 (90) $15,000 2,936 (75) 3,030 (90) $20,000 5,666 (75) 5,825 (90) $20,000 5,226 (75) 5,375 (90) $20,000 5,006 (75) 5,150 (90) $30,000 10,261 (75) 10,520 (90) $30,000 9,771 (75) 10,020 (90) $30,000 9,526 (75) 9,770 (90) $50,000 21,206 (75) 21,665 (90) $50,000 20,666 (75) 21,115 (90) $50,000 20,392 (75) 20,836 (90) Few Concessions^ For Consumers As Critics Rant OTTAWA (CP) — A deficit-cutting budget hit ting the pocketbook of every taxpayer in the country has been presented by Financ" Minister Fleming. His action brought immediate criticism inside and outside the Commons. Faced with record government spending and fear-ifig another hug,e deficit such as last year's $616,600,-^ 000, he announced plans Thursday night to slash the" deficit for 1959-60 to $393,000,000 and: Boosted the general sales tax immediately to 11 per cent from 10. This| may bring higher prices for some consumer products. INCOME TAX BOOSTED Pushed the personal Income tax rate up for the first lime in seven years. Effective.next July 1, the tax o^ the first *3,000 of taxable Income goes up by one per cent, with another two per cent added to the amount In excess of $3,000. Increased the corporo/tlon income tax to 21 per cent from 20 on the first $25,000 of profits and to 60 per cent from 47 on higher corporate profits, retroactive to Jan. 1. Boosted the excise tax on cl-garets, cigars and liquor, effective immediately. Tlie excise tax on smokes goes up to 10 cents from eight for a pack of 20; on liquor to $13 front $12 for a proof gallon—an increase of alwut 12 cents on a 25-ounce bottle of whisky—and on cigars to $2 from $1 a thousand. A major aim in the t>oosts is to narrow sharply the dellclt in the old age pension fund this year and eventually bring it into balance in the years ahead. BUDGET DETAILS See Pages 2, 13 and 21 for detailed stories on provisions of the budeet tabled In the Commons by Finance Minister Fleming Thursday night. Haiti Rebels Slay Pilot; Force Plane On To Cuba SANTIAGO, Cuba Wi—Seven Haitian revolutionists killed the pilot of a liaiiian military plane Thursday and forced t)ic co-pilot to fly thcni here to tlic Cuban headquarters of llicir rebel movement. Twenty - two other persons aboard the plane were forced to come along. Cuban officials .said the rebels made their move .shortly after the plane, with 31 p e r s o n s aboard, took otf from the Haitian capital of Port an Prince on a short flight to another point inside the Negro republic 170 miles southeast of Santiago, On landing here iJio revolutionists asked political asylum of Fidel Castro's Cuban government, which ali-cudy harbors some of the leading political foes of Haitian president Francois Duvaller. The Haitian government was expected to demand return o£ the plane and all aboard, particularly the seven rebels to face punishment. But it generally was assumed the seven would be allowed to stay in Cuba. Cuban officials said both military and c i v i l i a n passengers were aboard the plane. It was not known whether any of the others would join the seven known rebels in asking to stay in Cuba. Six weeks ago the Duvaller government cancelled all exit visas for Haitians in an apparent move to prevent them from joining tlie "Haitian revolutionary front" in Cuba. Seen and Heard ABOUT TOWN • • • I AST NIGHT'S meeting of the '-^ parks and recreation commission keeping up with the Stanley Cup game through bulletins from secretary Don Le- Baron, who had one ear pUigged into lAis transistor radio . , . Plenty confusion at the same meeting every time reference was made to N L . Mayor Shackleford, however, scorned even "north side"' in f.ivor of "Turnrrville" . . . Gaidcnci-.s taking advantage of the favorable weather to start their annual spring soil .scratching. TO ACCEPT REFUGEES WASHINGTON (AP) — The United St.fttcs may open ili doors to additional tliou.sands of refugees beginning July 1. The fund, financing the $55 monthly pension to those 70 and over, had since its inception in 1952 obtained its revenue from a special two-per-cent levy on personal and corporation incomes and commodity sales. This now goes to three per cent, part ol tile over-all tax Increases. The maximum individual tax rises to $90 a year from $60. From a record deficit of $184,- 000,000 in tlie fiscal year ended March 31, the pension deficit Is estimated to drop to $42,000,000 in the current year. Usually tliis in-the-red amount is written oil against the budget. But Mr. Fleming said he will carry this year's deficit into tlie next fiscal year, apparently figuring the fund will finally pay Its own way. EVERYONE AFFECTED In one way or another all ol Canada's 4,600,000 individual taxpayers and 50,000 corporate payers are affected by the tax boosts, amounting to $245,000,000 in the current fiscal year and $352,000, 000 in a full year. But Mr. Fleming emphasized that only 50,000 of the individual payers and 8,000 of the corporate ones—those in the higher earning FEW (Concluded on Page Two) Ah, what h*ve we here ...T ptmmtitl Wfrt loofcino i»p . . . A CHIPMUNI SONG OF SPRING (HE'LL PERFORM FOR PEANUTS) —- Ncrttuo'i dorina ocrobat, Ih* chipmunk, will •ntortoin you with bracrth-taldnq anticft—lor a s UtU* o s a iMdwtful olpMBuifc WlUom R . Luthk* «< MCMUMB. Wii.# Wilt it At? Let's see... AI{e2.ooP'' Steady im> .. • took (h«M pictures of on* hunqry little iellow (could it hav* been th« recording stor, A]vin7). He tied a few peanute to m piM* d string oad 4mgl$A thtm from a loiw bicaclu The bottom of the problem.. • Room /or one more? Why nut? Friend chipmunk huatled to cut the prizes iree with sharp teeth, filled his pouches, then dashed off to his bunow in the woods. • • • Budget Tax Highlights PERSONAL income tax In- * creased by two percentage points on taxable Income in excess of I3,0(k), effective next July i. Special two-per-cent Income and sales tax for old age security increased to three per cent with maximum $90 for individuals, effective at varying 1SS9 dates. Tax on corporation Iccome above $25,000 increased to 47 per cent from 45 effective Jan. 1, 1959. Budget deficit for 1959 - M forecast at $393,000,000 compared with $616,600,000 in year ended March 31.. Expenditures estimated at record 15,660,000,000 compared with $5,387,000,000 in 1958 - 99 a n d revenues $5,267,000,000, compared with $4,770,000,000. ' Tax changes estimated to yield $245,000,060 in remainder of current year and $353,000,- 000 in full year. Excise tax on cigarets t » creased by two cents per peck-age of 20, effective immedla^P' ely. Ex3!le duty on spirits increased by $1 per proof gallon —about 12 cents per 25-ounce bottle—effective immediately. BUDGET TAX (Concluded on Page Two) • • • • • FLASHES Winnie To Visit AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sir' Winston Churchill will be'PTMl. dent Elsenhower'! gueat la Washington for three dsya starting May 5. Sign New Contract TORONTO (CP)—The Canadian comedy team of Johnny Wayne and Frank Shnstcr has been signed to another I2-ihow, 12-month contract with Ed Sullivan on a United States television network. The new series will sUrt in September. Held Not Liable CINCINNATI (AP)—The V.8. Court of Appeals, sixth circuit, today upheld a (ax court decision that financiers Cyrus S. Eaton and William R. Daley are net liable individually for income taxes In a stock deal with Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited of Ontario. S-Nation Parley WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will be host to a five-country conference, including Canada, here May S and 6 on plans for using surplus wheat under a "food for peace" program aimed at helping backward areas. Reject Proposal PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leading producers of (he basic steel industry today proposed to the United Sleelworkers thai the current contract covering wage* and other benefits be continued for another year but it was promptly rejected. To Carleton Post OTTAWA (CP) — Dr. John Ruptash, 38, a native of Hairy Hill, Alberta, has been named director of the school of engineering at Carleion University here, the univeriity aonouneed today. '•11
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Masthead | The Lethbridge Herald Vol. 52 No. 101 |
Date | 1959-04-10 |
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Day | 10 |
Year | 1959 |
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Masthead | The Lethbridge Herald Vol. 52 No. 101 |
Date | 1959-04-10 |
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FullText | RAILWAYS APPLY FOR BOOST IN FREIGHT RATES Transport Board Is Asked For Deferral OnllPerCenfHike Wedding In Japan Brings Rejoicing OTTAWA (CP) — The railways today applied for a 12-per-cent freight rate increa?,"} but immediately asked the board of transport commissioners to defer action on the application indefinitely. Thfi board promptly agreed to the deferral, which the railways asked because the federal government has made known it intends to allow no general rate increases for about a year. • • A h.earing on the application had been scheduled for May 19, HEARING POSTPONED At the railways* request, the board postponed this hearing Indefinitely. It also relieved the railways of the obllcatlon or providing Interested parties — mainly provincial irovern-mcnts— with advance copies of their proposed evidence. The date for this had been set at April 20. KEPT ALIVE The railways' move, In the lace of the government's no-Increase policy, had the effect of avoiding what might be a useless series of hearings under present circumstances and at the same time keeping tlie application alive before the board In case the cabinet's attitude should be modified. The railways may go to the board an^ time and ask for a new hearing date. The last previous general rate increase, 17 per cent, went into effect last Dec. 1. The proposed new one, it was estimated unofficially, would gross the railways about $45,000,- 000 a year. The application was filed Utile more than two weeks after Transport Minister Hees announced the federal government does not intend to permit any further general rate increases for about a year—even though authorized by the t r a n s p o r t board—pending a general review 3f freight rates and railway policy. COAL, COKE EXEMPT As In previous freight rate cases, the requested Increase would not apply In full to coal and coke. For these, the carriers sought a flat boost of 20 cents a ton. No increase was sought for competitive rates—those which the railways have lowered to meet competition. The railways already have leeway to raise them. The statutory Crow's Nest Pass rates, on-grain and grain products in iM' West also would not be touched. The increase was sought by the railways to bring rail revenues up to a "requirements formula" laid down by the transport board several years ago. This calls for the Canadian Pacific—the "yardstick" line-obtaining income of $54,000,000 a year to cover fixed charges, dividends and surplus after meet-ing other expenses. CROWN PRINCESS SHODA rpOKYO (AP) — Millions ot Japanese rejoiced with pa* radcs and picnics today over the marriage of Crown Prince Alil« hlto to » beautiful commoner who one day will share the an> clent chrysanthemum throne. Throngs walked the streets of flag-i)edecked Tokyo long after a gold-encrusted carriage had carried the bride, Micliiko Shoda, and her prince to their suburban residence. Thousands Jammed motion picture theatres, bars and restaurants. Some spread box lunches along banlcs of the imperial palace moat. Others headed for concerts and lantern parades. Only an unemployed IB-year-old youth, Kensetsu Makayama, marred the day-long celebration. He hurled a stone at Aklhlto from the crowd. When it missed, he burst into the street and leaped onto the moving carriage In a desperate lunge at the prince. AGAINST THE SYSTEM Police seized him immediately. He told them; "I am opposed to the emperor system and have been since childhood. But I had no intention of killing." Police withheld charges pending completion of their investigation. There were suggestions the youth might be mentally ill. The 25-year-old prince and his princess gave no sign of noticing the Incident and continued to nod smilingly and wave to the crowd. With a sip of sacred wine at a holy Shinto sanctuary deep within the i m p e r i a l palace grounds, the heir to the throne wed the gracious 24-year-old girl he met on a tennis court. WiUi the union Michiko was transformed from a commoner-daughter of a wealthy flour miller—into Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Michiko, Her rise from commoner status to the second ranking woman of «he nation is unprecedented in Japan's 2,600-year history. FEW WITNESSES Present for the ceremony in the Shinto shrine were only* the bridal couple, the aged chiel ritualist of the impcriftl family, les.ser ritualists and two chamberlains, one ol them holding over Akihito's head the 700-year-old jewelled sword symbolizing the heir to the throne. In the shrine enclosure outside were gathered 1,072 guests. tmperor Hlrohlto and Empress Nagnko were not present, in keeping w i t h tradition. They waited inside their palace quar-ters, 250 yards from the shrine. Dies In Washer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-Mary Ann Bellsle, 23 months, died Thursday when she fell into a wa.shing machine in the basement of her suburban New BiiRhton home. II was not known whether she was drowned or died of injuries inflicted by the »Bl- Indian Plane fs Shot Down By Pakistan KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) —A twin-engined Jet plane, reported to be an, Indian Air Force bomber, was shot down t>y the Fakiatanl Air Force near Rawalpindi today. Reliable informants at Rawalpindi said the crew of two aboard the Canberra bomber suffered injuries. The informants said • the two Indian crew m e m b e r s were brought to Rawalpindi, Pakistani army headquarters, for interrogation. WARNINGS IGNORED The pilot, identified as Lieut. Ram Pal, allegedly ignored ra-dloL warnings aftei* he flew over Pakistani territory and was intercepted by Pakistani fighter planes. It was understood the plane landed at Gojar Khan, 30 miles from Rawalpindi. (Reports in New Delhi said the two crew members both suffered broken legs). The plane came do%vn in hilly country where communications arc poor. It took hours betore the nationality of the plane was made known. Intormants said the Canberra had been tracked by radar and was shot down after a 100-mile chase. VOL. LII.—No. 101 » Sunny, Warmer PRtCE: otYw FIVE CENTS LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, FRIDAY, APRIL 10,1959 TWO SECTIONS ~ 22 PAGES Budget Raisrt laxes Oil NVIQVNVD iSai Income, Cig^reis, Spirit^ BRIDGE PIER BLOWN SKY HIGH — Cf!aclE«l ond btn\ when two Mctions of Voncouvw't now Socond Ntmows Bridgo colIapMd last Jim* 17, Idlllng 18 workmen, this dom-ofged ider woi the lost reminder ol the diaatter. Engineen blew it eky Ugh to moke room for a new pier. —CP Photo; Herald Enqravinq. One Killed In Crash At Carway CARDSTON (HNS)—One man is dead and five persons are in Cardston Hospital, none in serious condition, as the result of a highway accident late Thursday .afternoon. Dead is Andy Riding At The Door, 24, of the Blood Indian Reserve. The inured are: Justine Eagle Child 24,». Jennie Eagle Child 55, Willie Plain Woman 30, Leona Cutter 18, and William Eagle Plume 25. All are from the Blood Reserve. 10 IN CAR It was reported there were 10 persons in the car. Two unidentified motorists from Saskatchewan reported they had witnessed the accident, through the rear-view mirror of their car. They stated the ill-fated vehicle appeared to miss the approach to a bridge spanning Kennedy Creek, south of the customs entry port at Carway, 15 miles south of Cardston. They rushed to the entry port and RCMP were notified. No announcement has yet been made as to whether an inquest will be held. Bomb Hoax LONDON (AP) — An anonymous telephone caller told Scotland Yard a bomb would be smuggled into Thursday's session of Pa'l'llament. The call was believed to .be ft hoax but police guards at the House of Lord.s and the House of Commons were told to keep an eye on visitors. How Income Tax Increase Works OTTAWA (CP)—Canadian taxpayers wifl bear the full brunt of increased personal income tWs only in 1960. For this year the increase—an additional two per cent on all taxable income above $3,000 a year-will apply as of July 1. This is how the tax for 1960 compares with the 185» levy for persons who are single, married with no dependents and married with two children, with the llgmes In brackets showing the tnxpaiyers' contributions to the old age security fund, which are in addition to the regular Income tax: Single Married, No Children Married, Two Children Income 1959 1960 Income 1959 1960 Income 1959 196A $ 1,500 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 2,300 22 (5) 22 (6) $ 2,000 99 (23) 99 (27) $ 2,400 33 (8) 33 (9) $ 2,800 22 (5) 22 (6) $ 2,500 166 (35) 166 (42) t 2,500 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 2,900 33 (8) 33 (9) $ 3,000 236 (48) 236 (57) $ 3,000 99 (23) 99 (27) $ 3,000 44 (10) 44 (12) $ 3,500 318 (60) 318 (72) t 3,500 166 (35) 166 (42) $ 3,500 99 (23) 99 (271 $ 4,000 403 (73) 403 (87) $ 4,000 236 (48) 236 (57) $ 4,000 166 (35) 166 (42) $ 5,000 582 (75) 591 (90) $ 5,000 403 (73) 403 (87) $ 5,000 318 (60) 318 (72) $ 7,500 1,120 (75) 1,154 (90) ) 7,500 894 (75) 918 (90) $ 7,500 789 (75) 808 (90) $10,000 1,781 (75) 1,840 (90) (10,000 1,495 (75) 1,544 (90) $10,000 1,370 (75) 1,414 (90) $15,000 3,521 (75) 3,630 (90) $15,000 3,131 (75) 3,230 (90) $15,000 2,936 (75) 3,030 (90) $20,000 5,666 (75) 5,825 (90) $20,000 5,226 (75) 5,375 (90) $20,000 5,006 (75) 5,150 (90) $30,000 10,261 (75) 10,520 (90) $30,000 9,771 (75) 10,020 (90) $30,000 9,526 (75) 9,770 (90) $50,000 21,206 (75) 21,665 (90) $50,000 20,666 (75) 21,115 (90) $50,000 20,392 (75) 20,836 (90) Few Concessions^ For Consumers As Critics Rant OTTAWA (CP) — A deficit-cutting budget hit ting the pocketbook of every taxpayer in the country has been presented by Financ" Minister Fleming. His action brought immediate criticism inside and outside the Commons. Faced with record government spending and fear-ifig another hug,e deficit such as last year's $616,600,-^ 000, he announced plans Thursday night to slash the" deficit for 1959-60 to $393,000,000 and: Boosted the general sales tax immediately to 11 per cent from 10. This| may bring higher prices for some consumer products. INCOME TAX BOOSTED Pushed the personal Income tax rate up for the first lime in seven years. Effective.next July 1, the tax o^ the first *3,000 of taxable Income goes up by one per cent, with another two per cent added to the amount In excess of $3,000. Increased the corporo/tlon income tax to 21 per cent from 20 on the first $25,000 of profits and to 60 per cent from 47 on higher corporate profits, retroactive to Jan. 1. Boosted the excise tax on cl-garets, cigars and liquor, effective immediately. Tlie excise tax on smokes goes up to 10 cents from eight for a pack of 20; on liquor to $13 front $12 for a proof gallon—an increase of alwut 12 cents on a 25-ounce bottle of whisky—and on cigars to $2 from $1 a thousand. A major aim in the t>oosts is to narrow sharply the dellclt in the old age pension fund this year and eventually bring it into balance in the years ahead. BUDGET DETAILS See Pages 2, 13 and 21 for detailed stories on provisions of the budeet tabled In the Commons by Finance Minister Fleming Thursday night. Haiti Rebels Slay Pilot; Force Plane On To Cuba SANTIAGO, Cuba Wi—Seven Haitian revolutionists killed the pilot of a liaiiian military plane Thursday and forced t)ic co-pilot to fly thcni here to tlic Cuban headquarters of llicir rebel movement. Twenty - two other persons aboard the plane were forced to come along. Cuban officials .said the rebels made their move .shortly after the plane, with 31 p e r s o n s aboard, took otf from the Haitian capital of Port an Prince on a short flight to another point inside the Negro republic 170 miles southeast of Santiago, On landing here iJio revolutionists asked political asylum of Fidel Castro's Cuban government, which ali-cudy harbors some of the leading political foes of Haitian president Francois Duvaller. The Haitian government was expected to demand return o£ the plane and all aboard, particularly the seven rebels to face punishment. But it generally was assumed the seven would be allowed to stay in Cuba. Cuban officials said both military and c i v i l i a n passengers were aboard the plane. It was not known whether any of the others would join the seven known rebels in asking to stay in Cuba. Six weeks ago the Duvaller government cancelled all exit visas for Haitians in an apparent move to prevent them from joining tlie "Haitian revolutionary front" in Cuba. Seen and Heard ABOUT TOWN • • • I AST NIGHT'S meeting of the '-^ parks and recreation commission keeping up with the Stanley Cup game through bulletins from secretary Don Le- Baron, who had one ear pUigged into lAis transistor radio . , . Plenty confusion at the same meeting every time reference was made to N L . Mayor Shackleford, however, scorned even "north side"' in f.ivor of "Turnrrville" . . . Gaidcnci-.s taking advantage of the favorable weather to start their annual spring soil .scratching. TO ACCEPT REFUGEES WASHINGTON (AP) — The United St.fttcs may open ili doors to additional tliou.sands of refugees beginning July 1. The fund, financing the $55 monthly pension to those 70 and over, had since its inception in 1952 obtained its revenue from a special two-per-cent levy on personal and corporation incomes and commodity sales. This now goes to three per cent, part ol tile over-all tax Increases. The maximum individual tax rises to $90 a year from $60. From a record deficit of $184,- 000,000 in tlie fiscal year ended March 31, the pension deficit Is estimated to drop to $42,000,000 in the current year. Usually tliis in-the-red amount is written oil against the budget. But Mr. Fleming said he will carry this year's deficit into tlie next fiscal year, apparently figuring the fund will finally pay Its own way. EVERYONE AFFECTED In one way or another all ol Canada's 4,600,000 individual taxpayers and 50,000 corporate payers are affected by the tax boosts, amounting to $245,000,000 in the current fiscal year and $352,000, 000 in a full year. But Mr. Fleming emphasized that only 50,000 of the individual payers and 8,000 of the corporate ones—those in the higher earning FEW (Concluded on Page Two) Ah, what h*ve we here ...T ptmmtitl Wfrt loofcino i»p . . . A CHIPMUNI SONG OF SPRING (HE'LL PERFORM FOR PEANUTS) —- Ncrttuo'i dorina ocrobat, Ih* chipmunk, will •ntortoin you with bracrth-taldnq anticft—lor a s UtU* o s a iMdwtful olpMBuifc WlUom R . Luthk* «< MCMUMB. Wii.# Wilt it At? Let's see... AI{e2.ooP'' Steady im> .. • took (h«M pictures of on* hunqry little iellow (could it hav* been th« recording stor, A]vin7). He tied a few peanute to m piM* d string oad 4mgl$A thtm from a loiw bicaclu The bottom of the problem.. • Room /or one more? Why nut? Friend chipmunk huatled to cut the prizes iree with sharp teeth, filled his pouches, then dashed off to his bunow in the woods. • • • Budget Tax Highlights PERSONAL income tax In- * creased by two percentage points on taxable Income in excess of I3,0(k), effective next July i. Special two-per-cent Income and sales tax for old age security increased to three per cent with maximum $90 for individuals, effective at varying 1SS9 dates. Tax on corporation Iccome above $25,000 increased to 47 per cent from 45 effective Jan. 1, 1959. Budget deficit for 1959 - M forecast at $393,000,000 compared with $616,600,000 in year ended March 31.. Expenditures estimated at record 15,660,000,000 compared with $5,387,000,000 in 1958 - 99 a n d revenues $5,267,000,000, compared with $4,770,000,000. ' Tax changes estimated to yield $245,000,060 in remainder of current year and $353,000,- 000 in full year. Excise tax on cigarets t » creased by two cents per peck-age of 20, effective immedla^P' ely. Ex3!le duty on spirits increased by $1 per proof gallon —about 12 cents per 25-ounce bottle—effective immediately. BUDGET TAX (Concluded on Page Two) • • • • • FLASHES Winnie To Visit AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sir' Winston Churchill will be'PTMl. dent Elsenhower'! gueat la Washington for three dsya starting May 5. Sign New Contract TORONTO (CP)—The Canadian comedy team of Johnny Wayne and Frank Shnstcr has been signed to another I2-ihow, 12-month contract with Ed Sullivan on a United States television network. The new series will sUrt in September. Held Not Liable CINCINNATI (AP)—The V.8. Court of Appeals, sixth circuit, today upheld a (ax court decision that financiers Cyrus S. Eaton and William R. Daley are net liable individually for income taxes In a stock deal with Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited of Ontario. S-Nation Parley WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will be host to a five-country conference, including Canada, here May S and 6 on plans for using surplus wheat under a "food for peace" program aimed at helping backward areas. Reject Proposal PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leading producers of (he basic steel industry today proposed to the United Sleelworkers thai the current contract covering wage* and other benefits be continued for another year but it was promptly rejected. To Carleton Post OTTAWA (CP) — Dr. John Ruptash, 38, a native of Hairy Hill, Alberta, has been named director of the school of engineering at Carleion University here, the univeriity aonouneed today. '•11 |
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