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PAGE TWO THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 6, 1! — life NEW PRICE SIGNS: J. W. Price pf Columbia, chairman of the Pal metto State Oil Marketers’ Asso ciation, demonstrates the new gasoline price sign that will go OVt in front of filling stations all over South Carolina this week end. The price hasn’t changed, Mr. Price is quick to emphasize, but the service station men feel it is time the motoring public becomes acquainted with the fact that there is a 55 per cent sales tax on their product—the highest tax on any American commodity. Mr. Price pointed out that all of the oil companies—wholesale to re tail—operating in the state have agreed to the new sign, and dur ing the week of October 1-9 will join service stations of the other 49 states in a petitioning cam paign against the so-called “tem porary” penny of federal tax due to expire June 30, 1961. Fifteen New Models In Four Series Announced For 1961 Pontiac line New Service Station Signs Are To Point Out High Taxes On Gasoline South Carolina’s petroleum in dustry commenced a new meth od of posting gasoline prices on service station curb signs and a oae-week dealer petition campaign effective Saturday, October 1. This announcement was made to day by J. W. Price, Gulf OilCor-j poration’s District Manager, who is Chairman of the Palmetto State Oil Marketers’ Association. According to Price, the majority of service station dealers are ex pected to post their per-gallon price in the upper section of the sign and the lower portion will contain the wording, “Plus 11c Tax.” During the first week of October, dealers will also give etch customer an opoprtunity to sign a petition urging Congress to per mit the fourth cent of the federal tax to expire, as promised, on June 30 of next year. Price stated that in the commit ted^ opinion, “A substantial por- tion of the motoring public is not aWare of the price of gasoline they buy as a result of the old method of posting overall prices, including taxes. The new price posting method should clarify this. The petitions, which will be avail able for customer signatures at Stations throughout the state, will ask Congress to keep the promise year. The lawmakers said the ex tra penny would be imposed only from October 1, 1959 to June 30, 1961, when it would expire auto matically.” The campaign begins on the first anniversary of the increase, which has so far cost the state’s motorists $7.4 million, according to Price. He said the combined 4-cent fed eral and 7-cent state tax cost South Carolina drivers some $81.1 million a year. “Arguments to the effect that high gasoline taxes are necessary for the continuance of the federal road-building program do not stand up when it is consid ered that huge sums of money collected in automotive taxes nev er get near a highway,” he add ed. Price pointed out that some 41 per cent of the $4.3 billion col lected from the nation’s motorists in federal automotive taxes is di verted to non-highway purposes. This amounts to about $1.7 billion a year, he said. “The same federal law which calls for letting the fourth cent of the gasoline tax expire, pro vides for replacing the revenue with automotive tax money now going to the general funds of the Treasury,” he said. “By signing “Pontiac for 1961 has combined dynamic new styling concepts with significant engineering ad vances to present the most excit ing new car in its 53-year history,” said S. E. Knudsen, General Mo tors vice president and Pontiac Motor Division general manager, in announcing Pontiac’s new line of automobiles. “Fifteen new eye-appealing models in four versatile series are precision designed to set new standards in car beauty, reliabil ity, performance, and motoring comfort,” Knudsen declared. “With this new line we intend to strengthen our position of leader ship in the medium price field.” The new Pontiac is as much as .9 inch lower, four inches shorter, and 2.5 inches narrower, Knudsen revealed, yet important passeng er compartment dimensions have been improved. Pontiac’s famous ’wide track design, prevailing in each series, is also proportionate ly increased. Knudsen disc cited a new peri meter-frame, new front and rear suspension systems, and;0 lighter weight, more efficient V-8 engine among the ‘ar’s completely new engineering features. Dynamic New Styling Pontiac’s dynamic new styling approach for 1961 conveys an ov erall impression of distinguished simplicity and unmistakable iden tity. Accentuating the wide, low front end appearance is an expan sive hood, channeled on either side of its centerline, which tapers for ward with narrow fenders to meet a dominant twin grille of three dimerisional design. Each grille houses dual headlamps and an im pressive* two bar type wrap around bumper adds further prom inence to the front end design. Long sweeping sculptured lines highlight the side view. A Centra jet-like boom, mounting a taste ful chrome moulding, gracefully spans the entire length of the car A channeled surface on the boom centerline provides an ideal loca tion for series designations. A unique bumper design, at tractively integrated with the body, distinguishes a sharply pro filed rear end. Sweeping abruptly user funds.” With reference to the new price posting method, Price pointed out that other commodities generally are priced to buyers ex tax am reflect the true cost of the prod uct. He said further that begin ning October 1, and for several days thereafter, service station dealers will have available for customers a printed explanation of theis new posting practice. H made when the federal gasoline , these petitions, motorists can tax was temporarily increased strike a blow at excessive taxes from 3 to 4 cents a gallon last | and help reduce diversion of road CAROLINA METAL WORKS Sheet Meta 1 - Heating - Air Conditioning COLLEGE ST. EXTN. TEL. 115 A. G. McCAUGHRIN, President & Treasurer. RELIABLE J/- TVfi REPAIRS IIllli' SMITH T ¥ Radio & T.V. Service Reasonable Rates Phone 2103XJ Near Highway Department Junction Winnsbqro Highway and Mt. Bethel-Garmany Rd. V * County Fair October 10,11,12,13,14,15 t Ross Manning Shows on The Midway Newberry County White School day: Wed. lltC ALL NEWBERRY COUNTY WHITE SCHOOL CHILDREN ADMITTED FREE !! Saluda County White School day: Thurs. 13th ALL SALUDA COUNTY WHITE SCHOOL CHILDREN ADMITTED FREE Colored School Day: Friday 14th ALL COLORED SCHOOL CHILDREN ADMITTED FREE Come One—Com All—Fun for Old and Young Make Plans Now To Be There Every Day!!! upward to cap the rear, fenders, the bumper frames a low, rear ward slanting trunk lid and a nar row panel containing tail lamps and Pontiac or series name. Bon- nevilles and Star Chiefs feature three matching tail lamps of cir cular design while C&t&linas and Venturas are equipped with an oval shaped, dual bulb lamp; Sa fari tail lamps are integral with the chrome rear fender caps. New Chevrolet Trucks To Feature New Chassis Design, More Models Refinements in the highly suc-| into economic benefits for them,” cessful chassis design introduced James E. Conlan, assistant general a year ago, further expansion of' sales manager for Chevrolet models, and styling identification changes mark the Chevrolet truck line for 1961. “The wide acceptance of our 1960 chassis redesign, featuring independent front suspension with torsion bar springing and signifi cant innovations in rear suspen sions, confirms our conviction, that truck owners approve extensive design changes which translate manager trucks, said. “This highly successful design is continued in our -1961 trucks, with evolutionary refinements throughout the line to enhance the ride, handling, durability, comfort, phasize a lower and narrower floor tunnel on most light-duty models for improved foot and leg room with the 3-speed or Powerglide transmission. New optional equip ment includes a windshied wiper- washer combination with 2-speed electric wipers, and a comfort package which includes a six-in. foam rubber seat and special body insulation. Suburban models', also feature improved comfort for third seat passengers and hauling efficiency,” he added, of seat modifications giving New car features for 1961 em- foot room and more third seat headroom. Included in the 1961 line three new 4-wheel drive for light-duty, maximum •application. The 127- nch base, 1-2-ton vehiri s are able as cab-chassis, pickup and conventional box up models rated from 3900 pounds gross vehicle ——" . It is usually the black o fthe family who makes out .tit those who dtf&wf •—The Greensboro (GaJT Herald. TAX NOTICES / Vjj . -.J •, " K;- • •• «V-* * - '' -r' ’ JkW-ffr -V. JpSSfedl jjtf Chevy Beautifies, Expands lines for ’61 l ; ^ n., . '" "■■J ,\ The tax books will be open for the collection of 1900 taxes on and after October 1, 1960. The following is general levy for ell except special purposes: Ordinary County — 9% Mills Bonds, Notes and Interest 5 Mills Hospital ^ 1 Mill The following are the authorized special levies for the various tax districts of the County together with the general levy: Igpi.; County School Total District. No. Tax Levy Spec. Levy Levy Mills Mills Mills 1. Newberry 15% 31% 47 2. Silverstreet 15% 31% ( 47 3. Bush River ' 15% 31% , 47 4. Whitmire - - 15% 31 % 47 5. Pomaria 15% 31% 47 6. Little Mountain 15% 31 % 47 7. Prosperity 15% 31% 47 There will be a discount of one (1%) per cent allowed on ta: .. ^ ••• Cl NP mm* mm paid on or before October 31, 5 1960. On and after January 1, 1961, the penalties prescribed by law will be imposed on unpaid taxes. You are requested to call for your taxes by tax districts in which the property is located. J. RAY DAWKINS, 34-4tc , Treasurer Newberry County * • Three for the road—here are three smart new Chevrolet passenger cart which will make theftf bow to the public on October 7. Left—One of the newcomers in the Corvair line . . . the Green- Ljr .-r < 'or Utlltiple cargo! its that may be re ly varied arrange- Center—’Hie sleek, race’. 1 rood an 1 with f FRIDAY!THE G IX Here’s the car that reads you loud and clear—the new-size, you-size ’6] Chev rolet. We started out by trinLiiing the outside size a bit (togiye ^you extra inches of clearance for parking and maneuvering) but inside we left you a full, measure of Chevy comfort. Door openings are as much as 6 inches wider to give feet, knees, and elbows the undisputed right of way. And the new easy*chair seats are as much as 14% higher—just right for seeing, just right for sitting. Once you’ve settled inside you’ll have high and wide praises for Chevrolet’s spacious new dimensions (in the Sport Coupes, for example, head rodm has been upped as much as 2 inches, and there’s more leg room, too—front and rear). Chevy’s new trunk is something else that will please you hugely—what with its deep-well shape and bumper-level loading it holds things you’ve never been able to get in a trunk before. Yet, generously endowed as this car is with spaciousness and clean-etched ele gance, it holds steadfastly to all the thrifty, dependable virtues Chevrolet buyers have come to take for granted. Your dealer’s the man to see for all the details. **N‘ ■mM mmm Wml •'»V ■m . VMmi PUP IMPALA 4-DOOR SPORT SEDAN—one of five Impalas that bring you a new measure of deganoe from the most elegant Chevies of all. < M -v •m SfvV, NOMAD 9-PASSENGER STATION WAGON. You have a choice of six Chevrolet wa&ons, each with a ' cargo opening nearly 5 feet across. 'b&Jkl Wm > % There’s never been a trank like it before! The floor’s recessed more than half a foot and the loading height is as much as 10H inches lower. t ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ INTRODUCING THE ’61 CHEVY 6 rite lowest priced full-sized Chevy with big-tar comfort at smalhcar prices! Chevy’s new ?61 Biscaynes—6 or V8— give you a full measure of Chevrolet quality, roominess and proved perform ance—yet they’re priced down with many cars tjiat give you a lot less! Now you can have economy and comfort, too! BEL AIR 2-DOOR SEDAN, tike all 161 Chevrolet brings you Body by Fisher newness—more front mat leg room, t,"' T " Vi ’; m Biscayne 4-Door Sedan ■mm See the new Chevrolet cars, Chevy Corvairs and the new Corvette at your local authorized Chevrolet dealer's ^J|l 1 r; ^ ■ KEMPER CHEVROLET COMPANY 1515-1517 Main St. Newberry, S. C. Phone 982