Democrats Chastise Reagan on Tax Plan
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The Daily Register Monmouth County's Great Home Newspaper VOL. 103 NO. 282 SHREWSBURY, N.J. TUESDAY, JUNE 2,1981 20 CENTS Democrats chastise Reagan on tax plan WASHINGTON (AP) - The Reagan admin- istration, chastised as "bubbling, effervescent with smugness" over its Insistence on a mulkVv year, across-the-board tax cut, is trying to con- vince a key Democrat to break with the leader- ship and sponsor a bipartisan measure President Reagan and Democratic leaden failed yesterday to reach a consensus on a tax- cut bill, but Rap. Dan Rostenkowskl, chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Com- mittee, said ha would try to Influence the mam- ban of his committee to support a compromise. Ha Indicated, however, that he still would want to see more concessions on Reagan's side. Administration officials, who asked not to be Identified, told The Associated Press that Re- agan's strategists have focused their attention on Rostenkowskl as s potential leader in a move to draft a consensus tax blU, despite tha objec- •TUDINTS rain A POINT — Na veslnk School students join their parents last night at Uons of House Speaker Thomas P. O'NaUl Jr. a Middletown Board of Education matting to fight tha proposed transfer of eight Reagan, meanwhile, wai meeting today with principal* Within the school system. key Republicans to assess the prospects for the pared-down tax plan that he has embraced. After tha Oval Of flea bargaining session with sagan yesterday, O'Neill said he found the hoard cement" and there seemed little purpose in further talks. The Massachusetts Democrat laid be found the president and his men "bubbling, effervescent with smugness.'' He charged that the president's plan, despite stands by transfers modifications adopted to make It more palatable, waa a "windfall to tha rich" and By JOEL HEGEL "I am not against the transfers," ha stated. promised to produce a Democratic alternative "I am not in preference for doing It this way." that would be guided toward those earning be- More time would allow the principals to tween *20,000 and «M,000 a year. MIDDLETOWN - Despite intense com- become more acquainted with their new sur- But Rostenkowskl told reporters, "I didn't TALKING IN THI RAIN — Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill Jr.. left loins House munity pressure, the Board of Education last roundings, he said. recognize any door closing." Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas, and Rep. Dan Rostenkowskl, D-III., right, outside night refused to rescind Its controversal de- Community members who spoke out last One administration aide said privately that the White House yesterday to talk to reporters In the rain to report on their meeting with cision to transfer eight of the district's 17 princi- night again argued that the transfers would See Democrat!, page i President Reagan on a tax cut compromise. pals to new school! at the end of the school year. disturb the unique relationships many of the Moat of the 860 persons who crammed into principals have forged with students and pa- the High School North cafeteria last night rents in their respecUve communities. , voiced opposition to the moves, and at times Residents also maintained the depth of com- tempers flared between them and members of munity opposition to the moves should have Sparse turnout expected as voters theboard. been enough to make board members rethink But after listening to public comments for their positions and reverse their vote of two more than 70 minutes — and generally refusing weekaago. to answer specific questions about the moves, "The board Is elected by the people, to do select gubernatorial candidates laying all the reasons (or the Iramfari have • * . * A A > • • % 1. A A^B^ *-m —— Bfc • # been stated repeatedly -the board voted 8-J to TRENTON (AP) - New Jaraey voton were Crime was the only issue addressed by each 1977 OOP primary for governor. maintain the transfers. expected to turn out In only sparse numbers of the candidates In both parties. They debated But Sullivan has kept Kean looking over his Last night's meeting cnHmlnatad two weeks Related story, page 4 today to choose party nominee* for governor out whether to bring back the death penalty to New shoulder. of parent mobilisation and student protests by of the baffling array of U Democratic can- Jersey, whether to control handguns, how to See Sparse, page i persons agalnt the transfers. To ensure the dUataa and eight Republicans seeking the cov- toughen criminal penalties and Improve police meeting proceeded without Incident, two the will of the people, and it Is apparent that the eted titles. protection. plalnclotbes officers watched the proceedings, board Is about to make a mistake," said Harry Throughout the campaign, candidates chose For the Republicans, cutting taxes and limit- and ware Joined by three uniformed policemen Craft of Uncrof t, a clergyman. to debate Issues only superficially. They spent ing the site of government were favorite during the public portion of the meeting" "Can everybody be wrong, and a handful be moat of their time reading their own resumes, themes, owing to President Reagan's landslide Primary Day Earlier In the Bay, a group called the "Rep- right? Is that possible," be added. declaring they had the best experience to lead election last November. resentative Council of the Middletown Township Members of the community were most upset New Jersey into the 1980s under a frugal federal The record of Incumbent Qov. Brendan T. Education Association" unanimously adopted a by the board's decision not to answer many of government. Byrne, who by law must retire after two four- at a glance resolution stating its "lack of confidence" In the questions they asked. They said tha board's Among those running are two congressmen, year terms, was criticized by Republicans as too the board ind Superintendent Bernhard attitude indicated members were not willing to two former cabinet members, four mayors and liberal. POLLING HOURS - 7 a.m. to 8 Schneider because of the moves. listen to arguments against the transfers. nine current or former state legislators. Because of the horde of candidates, the win- p.m. The group claimed the board his "set In "We teach the concept that on order to have They are seeking the moat powerful gov- ner In each party probably will claim only GOVERNOR — Democrats have motion a disruption of monumental proportions communication, you have to have a dialogue" ernor's office in the nation, with a strong veto 100,000 to 135,000 votes, hardly a solid base for in the educational process, to the detriment of said High School North English teacher Judith over the Legislature and authority to appoint all building support for the general election In No- 13 candidates seeking party's Middletown s children" and has "exhibited ex- Stansky. "Yet the terrible lesson they are hav- top state officials, Judges and county prose- vember in a state of more than 3.8 million gubernatorial nomination. Re- treme tnsensltlvKy in their handling of per- ing to learn tonight la that they are expected to cutors. registered voters. publicans will select a candidate sonnel." communicate with no dialogue, and no re- Rap. James J. Florio claimed he was the Polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 The board originally approved the moves sponse." frontrunner in the Democratic race, while p.m. from a field of 8. May 18, saying the transfers wiU broaden the Board Vice President Julia Ann Nagy re- Thomas Kean, a former Assembly speaker, and Many regions of the state also have primary STATE — Each party will select work experience and perspectives of each prin- peatedly said "I will not allow a confrontation Joseph "Bo" Sullivan, a millionaire busi- cipal and increase "articulation" — the coordi- contests for the state Senate and Assembly. All a state Senator and two As- to take place" in declining to answer questions. nessman, claimed they were ahead In the Re- 120 legislative seats wiU be filled in the general nation and continuity between different schools Nagy, who was conducting a portion of the publican primary .- semblymen in Districts 11,12 and 13 and grade levels In curriculum and other mat-, meeting In the absence of President Alexandra election. which represent Monmouth County. ten. Rossomondo, who temporarily left, said the Of the Republicans, Kean has made the most COUNTY— Two freeholder can- After last night's meeting, Schneider said he questions had been answered before. specific tax-cut proposals. He would cut the believes the community wounds opened by the "Why do you want the principal transferred, NRA support state's » percent corporate Income tax in half in didates and one candidate for sur- transfers will heal and that members of the when the teachers don't want him tramfared, two years, would reduce the S percent sales tax rogate will be selected by each par- community will support each principal In his or the students don't want him transfered, tha An Associated Press story in The Sunday to 4 percent in three years and would phase out ty. bar new post. parents don't want him transfered — even be Register stated that the National Rifle Associa- the corporate net worth tax over four yean. And he revealed during the meeting that doesn't want to be transfered," said 9-year-old tion was supporting John J. Degnan, former Kean also opposes most handgun control, LOCAL — Candidates for munici- although he supports the moves, he feels it Dana Wilson, a Naveslnk school student. state Attorney General, in his bid for the Demo- wants to legalize using "deadly force" to stop pal offices and members of the would have been better to give some more lead "I am going to answer the question If yon cratic nomination to run for governor.