Weather Distribution Today Wgb BEDBANK 4MU WW I 23,425 I* tori*** to 11. jtattfmr, partly. cMdy, eonthgpl odd. 8e« muter, ptgt J. DIAL! 741-0010 00Rft, NNVO. lira* dulyy, llonilw annub Fridij. teeend Ciau Po«i«i« RED BANK; N. J., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20,1963 7c PER COPY PAGE ONE See State Income Tax as a Dead Issue By WILLIAM HENDERSON "We've been working on our legislative program for days," "A referendum on the sales tax does not mean that we lem ? Breaking several weeks of self-imposed silence on the Here's the controversial state tax picture, as drawn up by stated Assemblyman Beadleston, Fifty per cent of the monies are whole-heartedly for it" added the assemblyman. "But we matter, he predicted, in a voice hoarse from laryngitis, that a Monmouth County Assemblyman Alfred N. Bcadlestcn, of realized from the sales tax would go to education, state aid want the voters' expression on a matter of such importance to tax referendum would lose. Rumson, the sew GOP speaker of the lower house: to various counties and higher education (colleges). The bal- everyone, especially their pocketbooks. "People don't like taxes" he told newsmen in the State 1—Sales tax: "The Monmouth county assemblymen — ance would go to welfare agencies, construction of highways The new legislature's financial program for 1964 will con- House, Trenton. "Such a referendum would be a useless waste Clarkson S. Fisher, of Long Branch, Irving Keith, Bradley and other needy purposes. sist of one big package deal. The other pieces of legislation of time." He declared that a tax referendum was being offered Beach, and myself want the public to decide through a refer- NOT,DEDICATED concerning money will be contingent upon the sales tax ref- by the Republicans to delay adoption of a broad-based tax endum to go on the ballot next November." This would not be a dedicated tax. erendum. They will be tied in together. for several years. 2—Income tax: chances of getting this are as dead as last Under the new tax, the first such in New Jersey—if it MAP IN SECRET The governor said It was possible that the Republicans Thanksgiving's turkey. passes—food for home consumption and drugs would be ex- The Republican leaders have been mapping their tax struc- might come up with a variation of his own bond issue plan. State Sea. Richard R. Stout, of West Allenhurst, is pushing empt. But Beadleston was quick to point out to this reporter ture in the greatest secrecy for fear'the governor would get Several GOP lawmakers already have suggested smaller for a referendum on a dedicated tax for school purposes. that the drug "exemption" applied only to medicines bought wind of the plans and upset their applecart with a proposal of bond issues—in the $50 million class (trifle if you say it fast) The sales tax figure would be 3%, which, it Is estimated, through a doctor's prescription. his own before the lawmakers open officially for business —to raise funds for various items. would enrich tiie state's strong box by around $180 million Purchasers of aspirin, tooth paste, tooth brushes, etc., Jan. 14. Of course these bond issues would also have to go on ttio yearly. would pay the tax. •__ And what's Governor Hughes doing about the tax prob- (See TAXES, Page 3) The Signs of Christmas Jury Gets an Extension By JANE E. MORROW The adults have brief secret moments of feeling In the days before Christmas, people in this area do a lot younger than.they are. these things: They break fingernails tying knots in stout string They put check marks against items on long lists, around packages addressed to Connecticut and Virginia and Italy, to APO numbers and convents and state pen- In Probe of Gambling and when they come to an item that can't be checked off itentiaries. they stare thoughtfully into the middle distance. FREEHOLD — Asserting it could not wind up its probe Chief John Melna. Previously it had been said the inquiry At some point each remarks to a.friend, with a smile Rushing from errand to errand with preoccupied ex- of alleged gambling in Monmouth County by its scheduled ad- centered on possible organized gambling in seashore resorts— pressions, they suddenly hear the strains of a familiar carol of surprise and delight, "It's beginning to feel like Christ- jourment date, Jan. 2, the county Grand Jury received a two- principally Long Branch. and smile. mas." week extension yesterday. Chief Medna indicated he was as surprised to be subpoened They take long thoughtful looks at check stubs and They decide they have finished, their Christmas shop- Superior Court Judge J. Edward Knight granted the con- as \%ere those who saw him in the jury waiting area. the contents of wallets. ping, and'say so with triumph, and then almost immedi- tinuance through Jan. 16 at the request of Foreman Richard B. And, he suggested, he was just as much in the dark when ately remember another gift or decoration they must buy. They go to more parties than usual and enjoy them- Scudder upon recommendation of county Prosecutor Vincent P. he had been questioned and released. i selves more than usual. Grown-ups stand at toy counters with serious expres- Keuper. "The discussion," he said, "did not concern Matawaa sions and play with wind-up toys. Afterwards, Mr. Keuper disclosed the jury will meet again They toss change into a charity collection bucket and borough, nor any specific town, It was a general discussion of on Jan. 2 and may once or twice more before returning to walk away with puzzled expressions that say: Why, when Mothers whose children have grown up linger wist- gambling and did not amount to anything." Judge Knight on Jan. 16. At that time it may hand up indict- I have so much, don't I do more for those who haven't fully at the windows of toy shops. Unlike jury members, witnesses are not bound to secrecy. ments, or a presentment; merely advise that its work is done enough? Adults acquire tired frowns. They stop to watch a Initiated after Keansburg mayor. Louis Colllchio had child, gloriously busy with some pre-Christmas pursuit, and and be dismissed; or ask for more time. charged syndicated gambling was widespread in Long Branch They consult perfect strangers about little shopping Thus, the jury ^avoided the necessity of further sessions and Asbury Park, the jury probe has now been the subject problems. the frowns are wiped away and replaced by an expression of tenderness. during the Christmas season. Though it usually meets only of discussion at seven meetings. They affix five-cent stamps to 92 envelopes while re- on Thursdays, it could convene any day and as often as it saw Witnesses so far have included Mr. Collichio. Keansburg Almost everybody smiles at everybody else a little calling wistfully the time when these stamps cost three fit. Acting Police Chief Robert Kronenberger, Borough Manager more than usual. cents. For the Jan. 2 meeting, it was learned, at least two Long C. Bernard Blum; Asbury Park Police Chief Maurice Fitz- ' Branch police officials who have testified previously will be gerald, and Long Branch Mayor Milton F. Untenneyer and called back. Mr. Keuper said there will be three or four Councilman Edgar N. Dinkelspiel, former Police Chief Robert witnesses altogether. C. Gurley, Deputy Chief C. Carroll Green, Detective Capt. Before applying for an extension, the jury met with Long Joseph D. Purcell, Capt. Thomas Pesano, Patrolman Michael Yule Decoration Contest Set Branch City Manager James F. Roosevelt for the third time Irene, and the only non-official, Anthony Russo, of Deal, since the probe opened Oct. 3. The manager declined comment owner of the Surf Restaurant in Long Branch. upon leaving the jury room. County Chief of Detectives John M. Gawter and Detective RED BANK — Five boroughs Also called, as a surprise witness, was Matawan Police Andrew Manning' also have been before the Jury. will participate in this year's Christmas home decorating con- test sponsored by the Red Bank Community Chamber of Com- N.J. Bids for Electronics Center merce. ', ', . Edward A. Shkoda, general WASHINGTON (AP) — New Mace for such a center because telegraph, weather and com* research laboratories," he said. chairman, has announced com- Jersey joins the bidding today it already has established Itself municatioris satellites and mis- The report notes the avail- mittees in Red Bank, (including for a coveted $50 million elec- as the nation's leader in' re sile guidance systems. , ability of land lor laboratory River Plaza) Little Silver, tronics research center. search and. development. < Monmouth listed purposes as well as "large Shrewsbury, New Shrewsbury and . At least 18 other states are "Ten per cent of the annual "The,., state has 28 college quantities of high quality labora- Rumson, and has asked them to" seeking the center which the $18 billion National Research bnd universities and is in easy tory space which can be select three prize-winners ia each National Aeronautic* and Space and Development budget is commuting distance of 39 more utilized by NASA during the in- of their respective boroughs. Administration originally ear- spent in the state," Hughes said. in New York and Philadelphia," terim planning and construction . Grand Prize Winners marked for Boston. The Space The report contends that New according to Hughes. period,"' • The prizes will be awarded for Administration was persuaded Jersey already has 68,000 en- Hughes portrayed a seven- The governor's office said a the best home decoration, the by Congress, however, to con- gineers and scientists living in county area in New Jersey as new research' center would best door decoration and the most sider other locations before the state.