Cedar Hill Chronicle (Cedar Hill, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 11, 1980 Page: 2 of 26
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Page 2-CEDAR HILL CHRONICLE, Thurs., Sept. 11, 1980
REPRESENTATIVE
Ray Keller’s
CAPITOL REPORT
Last week, we discussed in this column some of the
problems cropping up with recent changes in the
property tax system in Texas. Since then, my
committee on Urban Needs held hearings in Dallas on
the future of property taxes in an urban area such as
Dallas and the facts presented us were most
enlightening.
A recent survey of 100 U.S. cities showed that 62 were
experiencing serious budget problems and either had
to cut services and fire employees or raise taxes.
Another study of 300 of the largest cities found that the
great majority hold budget deficits for the future. The
general trend certainly indicates the age of massive
growth in the public sector is over and we are entering
an era of the shrinking pie in our U.S. cities.
Texas is certainly no different but we are able to
learn from others mistakes. Our cities are raising
taxes and near revolts from taxpayers is occurring in
areas like Dallas and Corpus Chisti. On the other hand,
the state of Texas ranks 49th in aid to its cities. This
does not necessarily indicate good fiscal health but is
either an inability to recognize coming problems or a
desire to ignore them, in my opinion.
The state can perform a twofold role in insuring a
quality future, for our Texas cities. First, it can try to
avoid passing or maintaining legislation that hampers
our cities. An example here would be the elimination of
the tax on gasoline for municipalies. The buses, police
cars and maintenance vehicles that would not be
subject to this tax could directly add millions to city
treasuries. Secondly, the state can pass a multitude of
legislation to assist local governments. This year I
have literally travelled the state studying issues from
crime to transportation in the hopes of the Legislature
providing meaingful support for our urban and
suburban areas. In addition to this, the state must see
that local government is efficient and affordable.
Increased property tax exemptions and optional limits
on tax increases will no doubt be discussed next
session to help the homeowner, especially the elderly
and those on fixed incomes.
The future of the property tax certainly raises a
substantial number of questions but the problems of
our Texas cities is even more definite if we don’t start
addressing these issues now. The one factor that lends
hope to this movement is redistricting which will shift
the legislature to a more urban domination. Without
that, Texas cities could be in for some severe crises in
the coming years.
Anthony Harrington
Sensing the News
While reindustrialization is an impotant national
objective, it must no be attempted by socialist means.
There are disturbing reports that the Carter
administration plans to do just that.
The Economist magazine reports that “indicative
planning is being talked about in the. corridors of
power.” It says that “there is even talk of picking
winners with government lagesse and of federal help
in the transition from sunset to sunrise industries.”
The Carter administration also is moving in the dir-
ection to aid special privilege for industries in selected
regions. The New York Times says that the
White House domestic policy chief told a university
audience that the government must focus “on
economically troubled areas of our country, ” the upper
midwest and northeast.
*. The government ought to be concerned about.
industrial decline. But favoritism for selected areas
isn’t the proper route.
What’s most troubling in these reports is that it
see ms the ad ministration will atte mpt to forge govern-
ment, business and the unions into a new political and
economic combination. The Economist envisions “a
tripartite solution to the country’s economic problems
is trumpeted just as loudly by big business as by big
labor.”
It is distressing to think that big business would be
foolish enough to embrace a coalition approach that
amounts to a revival of the old NRA of the New Deal
era. This is the corporate state approach at its worst.
Business would find itself subject to the will of big
government and big labor. It would cancel gains in
building public understanding of the right to work
principle.
Happily, the administration is reported to have
rejected Sen. Edward Kennedy’s extreme proposal for
a federal Reindustrialization Corporation. But there is
no reason to believe that the administration won’t
move in this direction, employing means that won’t
arouse the public.
In moving in the direction of an industrial policy, the
Carter administration is adopting a strategy that
hasn’t worked elsewhere. Planning of the British
economy has led to impoverishment of the nation.
Government planners simply can’t make better
decisions than investors. Moreover, an explicit
industrial policy, with incentives and disincentives to
effect control, is incompatible with the free enterprise
system.
It’s unfortunate that there are companies that will
go along with a subsidized, regimented economy. The
Chrysler Corp. is a case in point. One wonders how
many other Chryslers there are in the nation. Be-
lievers in free enterprise must protest very strongly a-
aginst indirect government controls, worker co-deter-
mination schemes, and similar approaches.
The way to preceeed in reindustrialization is not
government cash for research but elimination of un-
fair tax and regulatory requirements.
If the cost of government is reduced, if super-regula-
tion is abolished, and if tax disincentives are
eliminated, reindustrialization will be accomplished
in a natural, healthy way.
Senator
Ron Clower
Since announcing that
the Senate Subcommitee
on consumer Affairs
would hold a public
hearing this fall to
conduct a thorough
review of the Public
Utility Regulatory Act
and the Public Utility
Commission, many
private citizens have
contacted me and
expressed a desire to
participate in our review
of this important
subject. Therefore, I
have scheduled two
additional hearings for
the subcommittee this
month so we can hear
from persons with an
interest in utility
matters who wish to
offer recommendations
for legislative considera-
tion. The first hearing
will be Thursday, Sept.
18 in the Dallas County
Commissioners Court
Room at 9 a.m. On Sept.
25, we will conduct a
similar hearing in
Houston at th^ Houston
City Council Chambers
at 7 p.m.
Utility rates are
obviously a concern to
every Texas citizen and I
believe that everyone
should have an
opportunity to express
their opinion. By
conducting these
hearings in the two
we hope to achieve
maximum participation
and receive input from
persons who might not
normally be able to con-
tribute. We will attempt
to conduct the hearings
in an informal manner
and welcome anyone’s
attendance, irregardless
of their intent to testify.
Some of the concerns
that will probably be dis-
cussed include poor
utility service, high
utility rates, termination
policies of utilities, the
use of alternative energy
resources, customer
financing of utility con-
struction projects, fuel
adjustment clause
hearings, and the
implementation of
measures which would
bring about a more
efficient use of fuel
sources. Comments are
also anticipated on the
structure and operation
of the Public Utility
Commission.
The Subcommittee's
final hearing on this
subject will be in Austin
on Nov. 20 when the
Subcommittee will hear
from the Public Utility
Commissioners.
I am pleased that we
will be able to conduct
these hearings in Dallas
and Houston and believe
they will provide the
Subcommittee the
opportunity to be
assured that the
consumer’s viewpoint is
recognized in our study
Cedar Hill Chronicle
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Jackie Lamar, Linda Duncan, May Andrews and Pat
Bateman display some of the stained glass work which
will be available for sale at the First United Methodist
Church Fall Festival.
Annual Fall Festival begins Sept. 20 at
First United Methodist Church
Saturday, Sept. 20 is
the annual Fall Festival
at the First United
Methodist Church. The
fun, food and fellowship
will begin at 10 a.m. The
event will feature hand-
crafted items through-
out the booths and an
auction.
One of the many
projects featured, is the
Asbury Sunday School
class. The work is that of
stained glass.
The Asbury class has
been working for many
weeks cutting, soldering
and putting together
sun-catchers, panels and
Church
other items made from
some of the old stained
glass from the historical
church’s windows. The
pieces will be priced
according to size with a
beautiful glass parrot
and a large panel in the
auction.
The ladies of the
church have been
quilting several quilts
which will be for sale.
There also will be a
Christmas store with
handcrafted ornaments.
Also original art work
and home sewn items.
Good old ho me cooking
will be sold as pies,
to show
cookies, cakes, jellies,
jams, and pickles have
been prepared.
At 11:30a.m. there will
be a brisket lunch.
At 1 p.m. the auction
will take place under the
big tent. Furniture
items, antiques, dinners,
appliances and much
more will go to the
highest bidder. \
The Methodist Church £
invites you to mark
Saturday, Sept. 20 on
your calendar and share
some good food, lots of.
4 fun and fellowship with
them. The Church is
located at Roberts and
Harrington Streets off
Belt Line Road.
human right film
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“Whatever Happened
to the Human Race?” a
five series film featuring
Dr. Francis Schaeffer
and Dr. Everett Koop,
will be shown at 6:30
p.m., Sundays, from
Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 at
Faith Bible Church
meetings at the Cedar
Hill Middle School.
This stunning multi-
episode series, two years
in the making, was
filmed in more than 50
locations on three
continents. “Whatever
Happened to the Human
Race?” examines
human rights and
responsibilities, what’s
happening to them and
why.
“Whatever Happened
to the Human Race?”
raises the question,
“Does it matter that
man was created in the
image of God?,” and
goes on to show that the
sanctity of life is not only
a social and moral issue
but a spiritual one as
well and that it cannot be
ignored.
It further raises the
question, “Will future
generations look back at
us with shame?” or will
they look back with pride
because of our firm
stand for huan dignity?
“Whatever Happened
to the Human Race?”
asks and answers some
very hard questions but
it is so constructed that it
can be understood by
early teenagers as well
as mature adults. It is a
classic of our times that
should be seen by all the
concerned people of our
city.
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9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.
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Cedar Hill
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Quinn-Phillips Lightin
Division off
Phillips Lumber Co,
“Walkie-Talkie” says, /
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Light Kits for Fans
Special 3 light tulip kit
4 light tulip kit
Also have tiffany, round
& school house kits
Master Charge
291-7121
106 S. Broad
Cedar Hill
VISA
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