The Brantley enterprise. (Nahunta, Brantley County, Ga.) 1927-2014, January 14, 1971, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextINCREASE- LIKELY IN AUTO GRANTS TO DISABLED VETS. Atlanta — A bill now await ing the President’s signature will increase considerably the amount of money allowed a handicapped veteran for the purchase of an automobile. Georgia Veterans Service Director Pete Wheeler said, “The bill will raise the Auto Grant from the current SI6OO to S2BOO, and while the grant is made only one time for the purchase of a car, the legisla tion also authorizes the VA to replace and maintain any special adaptive equipment re quired on the car to make it safely—operative by the hand icapped veteran.” Wheeler added that this includes re pairs, replacement and re-in stallation of such special a daptive equipment on any au tomobile the veteran might own in the future. Asked about eligibility re quirements, Wheeler said, “Presently, veterans of World War 11, the Korean War, or those who served after Jan. 31, 1951, and who have suffer- The Gas Tax Monster Is Out Georgia Motorist Beware Atlanta — Georgia Motorist beware! The “Gas Tax Mon ster is cut to get you again!” And if you aren’t careful, you might be paying almost 14c a gallon in total taxes on gaso line after this year’s legisla tive session. So state the executive lead ers of four organizations rep resenting the petroleum in dustry in Georgia. All four or ganizations — the Petroleum Council of Georgia (PCG), the Georgia Independent Oilman’s Association (GIOA), the Georgia Association of Petro leum Retailers (GAPR) and the Georgia Oilman’s Associa tion (GOA) — represent their industry in its various phases of activity dealing with the marketing of petroleum pro ducts. Eric Holmes, Jr., executve secretary of PCG, states that the total tax on gasoline in Georgia today is 11.3 c per gallon —6.5 c state gasoline tax, 4c federal excise tax and 1c per gallon sales tax. The 6.5 c state gasoline tax is not subject to the sales tax, be cause of a ruling last Novem ber by the State Supreme Court. “However,” said Holm es, “the rest of the gallon price is subject to the sales tax, so we not only have gas oline taxes, but a ‘tax on tax,” which still prevails.” In a statement recognizing Governor Jimmy Carter’s de sire to increase the state gas oline tax by 2c, Jack Houston, executive director of GAPR, stated that the industry is not so much opposed to a state excise tax increase as it is to the imposing of more ex cise tax without removing the sales tax that still abounds on each gallon of gasoline sold. “Any increase in the gasoline tax will go back to the High way Department for use on the state’s roads,” Houston said, “but the sales tax goes into the general fund and is not spent on the highways.” “During the Fiscal Year 19- 70 the State of Georgia collect ed sales taxes on over 2.25 bil lion gallons of gasoline sold, Georgia Power Company Warns Customers Against Persons Posing As Company Inspectors Georgia Power Company of ficials have learned that per sons falsely representing themselves as company em ployees have cheated unsus; pecting customers by pre tending to perform services they claim are required for safety. ' The company reported that two men recently cheated an elderly woman out of $575. Of ficials said the men, posing as inspectors, went to the wo man’s home and told her they had to inspect her wiring. Af ter looking in her attic, they said the wiring was unsafe and they would do some spraying for her protection. The two worked in the attic for about two hours and told the woman the charges were $575. Because of her poor eye sight, she let them make out the check. The woman told NAHUNTA, VARIETY HEADOUATERS FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS ed the loss of or permanent loss of use of one .or both hands or feet, or permanent visual impairment to a pre scribed degree as a result of a service-incurred disability, are eligible for the grant. “Thhe bill now on the Presi dent’s desk, however, will ex tend this benefit to any pre son who is on full-time active duty in the Armed Forces and who is suffering from any of the aforementioned disabili ties, providing that the disa bility stems from service dur ing the prescribed period.” This marks the first time that there has ever been an increase in the automobile al lowance. “The Auto Grant has been SI6OO since its inception after World War II,” said Wheeler, “and at that time probably would have pur chased an automobile but as we all know prices have jumped tremendously over the years. I am very pleased that the Congress approved the new legislation.” amounting to some sl7 mil lion dollars in sales taxes that did not go into the highway fund,” stated Roy Cross, exec utive director of GOA. “The Georgia motorist should pay for the highways because they are there for him to use, and he does. But why should he be asked to pay more than his fair share into the State’s gen eral fund when he does that through sales tax on other i tems and through his income taxes,” Cross asked. “It just dosen’t seem fair.” Harrison Bray, executive di rector of GOA, added a fur ther note. “The sales tax is a regressive tax because it strikes most severely those least able to pay it — namely the lower income groups. Be cause of this, and because gas oline today is an undependi ■able necessity and already heavily laden with state and federal taxes, the product should be entirely exempt from sales tax.” In answer to the question, what would this- mean to the motorist if the sales tax is taken off?, Holmes replied, “the sales tax removal would soften the blow for any ex cise tax increase, and yet still be equitable to all concerned.” “Not only that,” added Cross, “but the state also receives the revenues from every li cense tag on every car and truck in the state. In 1969, this amounted to almost $27 million in additional reven ues that the motorist paid into the state’s general fund.” Ail four association execu tives agree that since gasoline is no longer a luxury, but a definite necessity in every day living, that the motorist de serves a more equitable balan ce of payment. “Besides pay ing almost $l5B million in state easoline taxes in 1970 to the Highway Department, the motorist also put an additional S4O million in the state’s gen eral fund by paying for the license tags and a sales tax on gasoline,” stated Houston. “We think this is asking too much of the Georgia motorist.” officials the check was cashed shortly after. The power company em phasized that its servicemen do not inspect wiring or do any kind of spraying in homes. AGRI-ROMANCE A key ingredient to Geor gia’s romance with agribusi ness is its agricultural tradi tion. Since it’s earliest days, Georgia has been an agricul tural state. Though we are now the 13th most industrialized state, all things agricultural are honored. WHAT TO DO? What can you do when you don’t know what to do? Find out —join 4-H. Call your local county Extension agents for details. STORE The Veteran's Corner Q — For several years af ter the death of my husband, I received widow’s pension from the Veterans Adminis tration. When I remarried, the pension stopped. My second husband, who was not a vet eran died recently, and I was left without sufficient in come to provide for my sup port. Is it possible to have my pension restored? A — Yes, if you are other wise qualified for benefits, you may reapply for death pension benefits. A change in the law effective January 1, 1971 per mits restoration of death pen sions to widows who remar ry and the marriage is term inated by death or divorce. Q — I did not complete high school, but was accepted as a college student under the G. I. Bill on the basis of a General Equivalency Diplo ma test. I now find that I am having trouble with some sub jects and cannot keep up with my class. I have been advised to seek special help. Can VA help me? A— Yes, if your school cer tifies that you need tutorial help to avoid failing a course, you may receive up to SSO a month for nine months to pay a qualified tutor. Application should be made to the VA on Form 21E-1990T. Q — Several years ago I elected to receive Army re tirement benefits rather than VA disability compensation Is it too late to change now? A— No. There is no dead line for changing to compensa tion from VA in lieu of retired military pay. However, you must undergo aVA medical examination to determine the degree and nature of your disability and the amount of compensation to which you are entitled. You can make arangements for this exami nation through the nearest VA office or your local service or ganization representative. Q — A reservist served six months on active duty for training during a wartime per iod. Several months after completion of this training he was killed in an automobile accident. Is he entitled to a U. S. burial flag? A— No. Reservists are not eligible for a flag unless they incur service-connected disa bilities. Q — My husband was killed in service and I want to take advantage of VA educational benefits. Can I get help in working out a program? A— Yes. Apply to VA for educational counseling, and professional counselors may be able to help you decide on a productive program. q — I was discharged from military service on September 20, 1970, after being on active duty for two years. At dis charge, I was told my Service men’s Group Life Insurance has been increased. Is that true? A— Yes. Since June 25, 19- 70, unless you requested some lower amount, your insurance has been $15,000. It continues for 120 days after discharge, and can be converted to an in dividual. commercial policy if you apply to an eligible company during the 120-day period. If you were totally disabled at separation, your insurance may continue up to one year. For additional in formation. contact your near est VA office. Q _ where do I send my change of address to make sure that I receive my VA pension check? A Send your change of address to the VA regional of fice which has custody of your records, as well as to the Post Office. Brantley County Basketball Schedule HOME Tues. Jan. 19 Patterson Fri. Jan. 22 Blackshear Fri. Jan. 29 Broxton Fri. Feb. 5 Clinch Co. Tues. Feb. 9 Charlton Co. Fri. Feb. 12 Bacon Co. AWAY Fri. Jan. 15 —- Blackshear Sat. Jan. 16 Camden Co. Tues. Feb. 2 Bacon Co. Tues. Feb. 16 Patterson Game Time: 7:00 P. M. Coaches: Boys, Hilton R. Culbreth; Girls, Forrest Thom as. The results of a Women's Bureau survey show that pro vision by hospitals of adequate child care facilities for their health personnel benefits both employers and employees. Per sonnel recruitment is improv ed, and absenteeism and labor turnover are reduced. £* ^^T-WSBWtx rj#®;" “ * ' - - ■"'‘' " I ** V» y%5W70!4^ 33 In a rapidly changing world, it is our privilege to salute you young men who unswervingly dedi cate yourselves to the difficult task of balancing the values of today with the visions of tomor row. Your untiring efforts and achievements on behalf of this community assure its continued progress and prosperity. Your examples of lead ership fill us with pride, and our town is a better place to live in. Thanks, we are grateful. The Brantley Enterprise ■ I 4 va I I ■ I tri I \ l X^AYcE^^/ Jaycees Lead the Way to Progress with Their Energy, Ideals and Efforts Your High Goals Keep Our Community Strong z The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, January 14, 1971 w> '' .. J