The Progress from Clearfield, Pennsylvania • Page 16

IV- SIXTEEN THE PROGRESS, Clearfield, Curwensville, Philipsburg, Moshannon Valley, Wednesday, July 19, 1972 tf- Metropolitan Governments Leaves Problems Untouched fw the suburbs datimi. achieved in 1968. was ing the taxing units from Gl to By MICHAEL J. SMFFEN Associated Press Writer cities and suburbs ia metropolitan government, once hailed as an answer ID ur- ban'ills, has made some public services more efficient but left some key structural problems untouched ia the three major cities where it has been tried In the past nine jears, Nashville, Jacksonville, and Indianapolis. consolidated city and stirroiic-d- iag -county governments, the only cities to do so in this century.

On the plus side, they can point to new sewer lines, newly streets, lower purchasing costs, coordinated planning and less buck-passing in government. But on the roiaus sice, tax burdess of eitses and suburbs have not been equalized, some and Cervices remain outside metro's control and some blacks see the v.hole scheme as c.s attempt keep ihem from attaining politica: power. Some of these shortcomings in. areas theorists had the greatest hopes for metro and some can be traced to political compromises struct to get metro approved. In these three cif.es with metro governments, suburban resistance to paying for the r.er problems has prevented the of equal tax burdens 02 the suburbs h9 cities, though in theory metro is advanced as a way for central cMes reeaptKJre tax rev- enues that fled to the suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s.

In Nashville, what was once Davidson County is now known as 'he general services district. It's where most of the wealthy suburbs are located and the property tax there is $4.11 per S100 assessed valuation In the old city, kr.ov.3. as the urban services distric'. the tax rate is Is Jacksom slle. the general service district pays S2415 per S1CO the urban services district S2.S65.

ConsolJ- dation. achieved in 19SS. was authorized by and an act of the legislature, which forbade tax rate increases tax rates went down but increased assessments pushed nearly everyone's tax bill up. In Indianapolis, where metropolitan government established in IST-i is known as Unigov, there are so many different taxing jurisdictions than an urban-suburban comparison varies from neighborhood neigh- borfcojd. co-r-fusion that Uat- gov has aggravated by iaereas- 10.

theless, Indianapolis Corporation Counsel Gary Landau says that no suburban tax money has been Tunneled into the central citv. Some blacks in Nashville and Indianapolis stili complain of the loss of political power. In the Tennessee city, black voting power was reduced from 33 per cent in the old city to between 20 and 25 per cent in metro. Blacks made up 27 per cent Indianapolis' old popu- lation but only 17 per cent of the new city. In all three cities, some blacks complain that lack of complete consolidation is in part responsible for failure of metro to significantly increase racial or economic integration of schoob or housing, depending on the city invohed.

Tne consensus among urban- isis about metro has changed While still endorsing metro, they now also call for "units of government small enough to enable the recipients of government services to have some and control over their quality SBC quantity." as the prestigious, private Committee on Economic Development put it in 1970. Indianapolis is beginning an experiment called Mingov with elected, neighborhood councils that have some limited powers. Finally cities considering consolidation, like Portland, which votes two years hence oa combination with Multnomaa County, might also consider the proble'ms of New York, which like Boston, New Orleans and Philadelphia, consolidated city and county governments in the I9th ceEtury- Xovv 74 years 3 ater, Xew York has sew Independent suburbs and no longer looks like metro government. Ideas By JIM HUFXAGEL Written for Associated Press 3or concern ol today's apartment dweller. Ij begins before the tenonl moves in.

You sho-jld carefully assess a prospective apartment's potential safety It's usually easy to judge whether or not you -aili feel safe a tis-rt apartment. Whether you're considering a move or are planning to stay put, the respor-si- biliiy for your security doesn't stop -when the rent is paid Management's securitj ralf should be reviewed aai obeyed. I i a report burned-out hallway light btilbs. lost keys or faulty locks to the manager. Also, report stran-ge vehicles, any alarming or a stranger---unsavory -looking or otherwise--to the manager i or the police.

Barter to risk eav barrassmeat than a break-in I Be careful who is let in. Even if the building has a buzzer system, always check visitors" identities at ihe apartment; door. Xever let a stranger in to use ths telephone or to wait for a neighbor. Xever let repair men or maintenance men in without checking their credentials and doa't admit solicitors unless thev have identification and a citv or country sales permit, AnolicaEts for household jobs should carry references, too. 1 Front doors should have a nist chain and a peephole.

Thev're both relatively in- esoensive and can be found at most hard-ware stores. Keeo potential weapons as kitchen knives and heavy fireplace eauipmen-t out of sight. Host burglars prefer to travel light, defending themselves with whatever happens to be lying around. garage doors loeksd and use a numbered parking ce if one is available. This or security guards can easily spot aaauth- orized vehicles Keep cars locked when parked.

Never give phone nuiabers or addresses to strangers. Xever admit that you're alope and keep conversations with uc-1 known cauers short. If a caller becomes offensive, hang up. If he threatens, call the police. Single girls should consider an unlisted phone number.

Also avoid advertising marital status in the mailbox lineup. Drop the "Miss" and use only first initials with last names. Lock apartments and keep a lamp burning. Inexpensive timers are available that operate lights and even radios at appropriate hours. If you're going be gone for more than a day or two.

notify the manager and the police. Stop newspapers and milk delivery. Ask the post office to hold mail until you return. Keep a list and total up the cost of possessions. Consider investing in tenant's insurance which covers household goods and personal property' and includes personal liability.

Slide Show Planned For Grange Meeting WOODLAND Dr. Frederick Gilmore will show medical slides at a meeting of the Bradford Grange Friday at p. m. at the grange hall. All members are reminded to bring homemade hats for a handicraft display Member- are also urged to bring canned goods for the granre booth Serving committee rr.err.bers are Cecelia Duke, Pansy Djke Mabel Hordes snd i Zellers.

Refreshments pie. ice cream arsd snacks Florence Ir.vlr. and Mabel Carter will present a skit. ROUTE 879 Next to Ames Discount MON. SAT.

9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Enjoy Old Fashion Fruit af Old Fashion Prices Pick Your Own RED TART CHERRIES at SCHUCKERS ORCHARD Also pare Cider Vinegar and Fresh Apple Cider All Wonderful Good The Orchard Store Schuckers Orchard Rt.

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