THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1943

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CLmsUiku U)anL& Jhc fiund Plan. Washington officialdom is in the throes of debate and study of the pay-as-you-go income tax plan, and apparently the hearings and arguments will continue for some time—at least until after March 15, deadline for filing income tax returns and making the first quarterly payment on the 1942 tax. A pay-as-you-go tax is inevitable. Congress, while usually slow to act, knows pretty well what the folks back home expect of it. Besides the convenience of the pay-^s-you-go tax plan, there are a number of important issues. Most important, we believe, is that the American public, after years of paying on a dead horse so far as income taxes are concerned, has now—by popular demand—called upon Congress to put an end to such foolishness. As the income tax system now stands, nearly every American is constantly in debt to the government. Should a major change in his status occur at any time, he or his estate would be required to pay that debt . . . usually at a time when such payment would be particularly difficult. Yes, pay-as-you-go is the American way . . Business has long since proved the worth of pay-as-you-go buying. Without it, the American standard of living would be much lower. In this, as in many other directions, government would do well to follow private business. With the unmistakable public demand for the Ruml plan, it didn’t take long for Treasury Department officials to back water on their strong opposition to any change in the system. Of course, there is still strong department opposition even in the face of the political dynamite with which the issue is charged. Mr. Morgenthau and his aides fail to realize that their’s is not the role of lawmaker, that Congress is the originator and final word in tax legislation. The Ruml plan is workable. It smacks of real American horse-sense. Through its adoption, all 1942 income taxes would be forgiven. Instead we would pay taxes on our current income—as we earn it. More to becloud the issue than to accede to public demand, the Treasury Department has proposed a compromise plan under which the taxpayers would pay two years’ taxes in one. That is absurd. In dollars and cents, it w-ould make no difference to the government whether the amount collected this year was credited to 1943 or 1942. The amount would be the same, possibly greater. Forgiving of 1942 taxes would be only psychological in effect. It would remove only an imaginary debt, for we would pay the same antount of money this year. • It would only be credited to a different year, so we would not always be facing a debt for the past year. The majority of Americans want the Ruml plan adopted .. and soon, so they will know how to prepare for their payments. Senators Barbour and Hawkes and Congressman Wene, as representatives of New Jersey citizens, we call upon you to work for immediate adoption of the Ruml plan—not merely a so-called pay-as-you-go tax plan.

Qul Jhs JjanM Js&a! The New Jersey Legislature has before it at least two bills providing for reductions in automobile license fees for 1943. Both were introduced on the premise that with greatly reduced mileage allowed under the tire and gasoline rationing program, it is unjust to demand full fees from motorists. Other states are also considering such legislation, which, in our opinion is only fair and just. As a matter of fact, if automobile licensing in New Jersey had been carried out as ■rts''originators planned, there would be need for only a fractioirof the present fees even in normal years. Originally it was planned that fees paid by motorists should be dedicated solely'to highway and street construction, maintenance and improvements. But as cars increased and revenues increased, the temptation for diversion of funds to other purposes was too great. It was too easy to make up deficiencies in other departments with the motor-

ists’ money.

With materials restricted and labor scarce, highway and street work in New Jersey is virtually at an end for the duration, except for the most essential maintenance work. Were it not for diversion. New Jersey could.slash license fees to the bone, collecting enough to provide a substantial backlog for post-war work, and at the same time relieving motorists of exorbitant fees when the use of their cars is so drastically

limited.

Plagued by mileage rationing, dimout driving and an} excessive license fee, many New Jersey motorists this year j will not renew their licenses. They will leave their cars in the garage until after the war. despite the great personal in- * convenience involved. For years New Jersey motorists hare taken it on the chin by being forced to pay an unfairly high license fee. Now is r the logical time for the Legislature to provide relief in the i form of lower charges. Fifty per cent of present fees would 1 6e entirely adequate to finance post-war highway work . . . if it were all used for the purpose intended. Every New Jersey motorist has a stake in the Legislature’s action on these bills. Car owners should express their' sentiments to our legislators and urge adoption of the lower 1 license fee measure. In that way, if enough motorists make! their wants known, the reduction will be assured of passage I and we will all benefit not only now, but in the future. j

tin dbout-Jaai 9n Jk& OfiCl | Contrary to the much discussed practices of his predeces- 1 sor, former Senator Prentiss Brown, new head of the Office! of Price Administration, on Sunday inaugurated the ration-1 ing of shoes, effective IMMEDIATELY. There was no' chance for hoarders to stock up and deplete to dangerous ' levels the supply of shoes on storekeepers’ shelves. The new rationing program was announced AFTER it had gone into effect. * Had Leon Henderson, Brown’s predecessor, used this method, the fiasco of tire and gasoline and coffee and sugar rationing would not have occurred. America would have taken it In its stride, and the hoarders would have been licked More the fight started. “ a apparently has an entirely differ-

PRACTICAL HEALTH HINTS

How to Enjoy Nourishing Liver

—By Dr. James A Tobey-

e nourishing

1 than liver. In all-around dietary properties this excellent meat product ranks with pure milk, . eggs, and enriched white bread. Liver deserves greater popularity in our diets. More of it is, of cours'e, eaten today than a j (ew years ago, _. when meat • A - Tobe >' dealers could hardly give it away. The discovery in 1925 that liver contained substances for the control of pernicious anemia helped to establish its place as a valuable

food.

Later it was found that liver also is rich in a flock of vitamins, including vitamins A and C, and the gamut of important vitamin belonging to the B group. It is loaded with food iron, and is excellent source of body-building protein. • There are many attractive ways t> serve beef liver, pork livei, and other meat livers. Here is an interesting recipe offered by home economics experts of the federal government:

Sprinkle the liver with enriched flour and lightly brown it in faL Put alternate layers of small pieces of liver and raw, sliced potato in a greased baking dish. Cover with milk and bake one hour. Remove the lid at the end, so that the top potato will brown. Then eat with gusto. Here is another practical recipe for liver from the American Institute of Baking: Chop up the liver with just a little onion. Add to it finely cut parsley, salt, egg, milk, and enriched white bread crumbs. Place in a greased pan, bake at 350 * *F for 30 to 40 minutes. This is a tasty dish, doubly rich in vitamins and minerals. When bacon is readily obtainable, liver and bacon make a pleasing combination. Another attractive form of liver is liver sausage, a selected blend of pork cuts and pork liver with a little

spice.

We should eat more of the variety meats, including such nutritious meat organs as liver, kidney, sweetbreads, tongue, heart, tripe, etc. Dishes prepared from these products help to round out the meat which is so desirable in our

meals.

As in the case of all meats, such dishes can be extended with bread, vegetables, and fruits.

S TARBOARD WATCH By C. Worthy HISTORY REPEATS Nero fiddled while Rome burned. And things aren’t much different today. Congress is fiddling over pay-as-you-go income taxes, while 56 million taxpayers bum (under the collar). We suppose Congress figures there must be a catch in the Ruml Plan. To

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ONE DROPPED. ONE BOUNCED Best crack we've seen in print about either of the Flynn uproars was written by H. I. Phillips, author of the super Sun Dial ool-yum in the N'Yawk Sun, who said the other day Washington was so quiet you could hear

Flynn drop.

NEED A BRICK WALL? . You’d think after while the American people would take the hint and stay at home. First they clamped down on tires, then on gasoline, then on railroad and bus transportation, and now on shoes. What do you want the OPA to do? Cut out all the red tape and tell you to stay home? ERUDITION PLUS We've long suspected that somewhere in Washington—hiding behind an impressive array of degrees, no doubt—were a couple of guys commonly known as dumb clucks. Our suspicion was confirmed recently when a suggestion came out of some department to the effect that valuable metal could be saved if farmers and others .who use horses, would remove the horseshoes when not in use. Now let's try for the $64

question ....

TIME WILL TELL

But enougji of such criticism. After a while you'll get to think this is Westbrook Pegler’s column or something . . . On the local and lighter side, Cape May hopes rose at least 10 points on Monday after Jack Kaighn in Cold Spring reported he had seen a flock of geese going north. That should mean but one thing: Spring is not far away. Of course this year, it might mean that the Army had crowded them out

START OUT RIGHT . Our modern breakfast would have been looked upon with horror years ago. The unimportance with which most people consider a breakfast menu today certainly would not have impressed our greatgrandmothers with our sincerity : - meal planning. The lighter breakfast has come about by degrees it is true and has its advantage in a busy household as a time saver. With the extra strain, worry and jittery nerves most homes are threatened with these times it would be well to t breakfast with The amount and kind of food should keep pace with the wear and re give our bodies. The fruit, and beverage eaters have a weak meal for a long hard race to noon especially if they draw a late lunch hour. A few well prepared nourishing dishes for breakfast with sufficient time to eat them will give an added buoyancy to health lor greater interest in the morning working hours. Try raising the standard of your breakfast menu by adding cereal, then building up gradually to a well balanced meal. Sauteed Kidneys Lamb kidneys 1 teaspoonful mustard 1 tablespoonful melted butter substitute yi teaspoonful salt Dash of cayenne pepper Cut kidneys into fillets and soak in salt water for 1 hour. Remove from water, dry and dip into following mixture: mustard, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Coat thoroughly with the mixture and roll in fine bread crumbs. Saute in butter (In which onions have been browned) for 10 minutes. Squeeze a little lemon jnice on each fillet and serve with bacon curls (optional). Pancakes 1 yi cups flonr 1 hkaping tablespoon baking powder 2 nblespouns sugar I egg 1 tablespoon melted butter substitute 1 to 2 cups milk

Calf’s Brains and Eggs 1 cup of calfi brains (8 oz. or yZ a brain) 3 eggs 1 tablespoon butter or substi-

2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 teaspoon grated onion 2 teaspoons salt Soak brain in cold salted water, jkin and remove a]l fiber; cut or chop into small pieces. Put into frying pan in which hotter, onions and parsley have been heated, and stir until brains are cooked (10-12 minutes). Add eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water. Cook over moderate fire and stir until set Season and serve on toast. Garnish with parsley. Servings: 4. Poached Egga on Toast Use a shallow pan. Add H teaspoonful salt to 1 pint of water; bring to a boil. Drop each egg in carefully by breaking into small dish, then sliding quickly into the boi' .ig water. Cover, redtice heat and let them stand for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the white is set and a white film covers the yolk and the eggs are cooked to the firmness desired. Remove eras with cake turner or skimmer. Place on alices of hot buttered toast and season with salt and pepper. Serve at once. Egg - may be poached in a small amount of scalded milk. Thicken the liquid slightly and pour over the egg and toast. Season and serve at once.

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DEFINITELY PASSE A couple of weeks ago we mentioned that the county freeholders were old fashioned because they apologized for a slight tax increase this year. But West Cape May officials are even more out of date. Somehow they managed to keep the tax rate exactly the same as last year . . . and that's been out of style for some time. DEEP IN THE HEART OF . . . Seems like this column has an awful lot at stuff about taxes in it, but that's not our fault. Everybpdy we've talked to for the last two weeks has either started or finished the conversation with something about the "V|%-A!‘

BOOST FOR MORALE <?J The big sheets tell us the boys on Guadacanal are upset about zoot suits back home. It must make ’em stop and wonder if it's worthwhile risking their necks for a bunch of people dopey enough to wear such contraptions.

Taken from files of The Star and Wave for the years 1938, 1933 and 1923. Five Years Ago Construction of Pennsylvania avenue as a permanent road to the air station was begun yesterday by the Ocean City Contracting Corporation. The road will be constructed of gravel, thirty feet wide and covered with surfacing compound. Several members of the Atlantic City Kiwanis Club paid a visit to the local club Wednesday evening, a part of the program cf inter-club relationship. Ralph Husselton, a prominent Kiwanian of Atlantic City and a familiar figure in Kiwanis circles all over the state, spoke on inter-club relations. Only sixty men will be affected by the transfer of the Coast Guard air station from Cape May to New York, it was revealed officially for the first time letter from Captain L. C. Covell to Mayor T. Millet Hand on Tuesday. 1 A Buy-at-Home campaign, sponsored by the city commission will be launched in Cape May soon, it was announced Friday at a meeting of the city officials. Plans for the campaign will be formulated bjr Commissioner I. Grant Scott, to whom the matter was referred. Plans and specifications for the construction of a section of West Cape May’s Park avenue from Myrtle avenue to Learning avenue were approved by borough council after they had been submitted Tuesday night by Engineer Morgan Hand, 2d. Ten Years Ago Wildwood school teachers are having difficulty in turning their scrip received from the board of education in lieu of cash salaries into cash, or using them with Wildwood merchants. The chief cause of the difficulty is that the. city refuses to accept scrip from those who accept it as payment for taxes. Protests are to be entered by the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce with the State Highway Commission on the i cent rejection of f

' the bid to pave

the Bayshore road at Green Creek, the last link between the present end of the concrete surface of -the north with that at Green Creek on the route to Rio Grande. Twenty Years Ago Morton R. Alexander, of Philadelphia and Cape May, brother-in-law of Judge Knowles, of the Circuit Court, while fishing off Cape May with a hook and line caught a sea horse that measured eleven inches and weighed over a pound. Old fishermen say they never heard of a sea horse biting on hook and line. A bird’s nest with an unbroken egg in it was found in a bunch of bananas from Cuba on Saturday by employees of the Phillips and Hughes Grocery store. The bananas had traveUed 100 miles to this city and had been handled roughly in loading and unloading from the steamer. Then, with more handling, they were sent to Cape May. The anticipated action of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce in adopting a resolution urging the Board of Freeholders to cut county salaries and otherwise effect every economy, materialized last Thursday nighL Despite the protests from many citizens of the county and some from all over the United States, and a scathing editorial in Coir lier’s Weekly, the Board of Freeholders have had the giant Oak at Schellenger’s corner cut down. The Oak was said to be two hundred years old and it was under this tree that former President Woodrow Wilson made a speech to the Delaware Bay fishermen along the bay shore. The evangelistic conference of the Presbytery of West Jersey opened its two-day session at the Presbyterian Church here Monday, finishing routine business matters the first session. Rev. R. H. Gage, moderator, of Wenonab, opened the sessions at 9:80. Rev. Curtis O. Bossennan of the entertaining church, reported for the committee of arrangements.

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