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Beer drinkers will probably not be taxed extra for out-of-state brew, G.O.P. Senator Sumner G. Whittler predicted yesterday. The beer tax controversy is part of the State Senate hubbub over the House-approved $20,600,00 omnibus tax bill.
The levy on out-of-state beer would raise an estimated $6,000,000 in new revenue, adding a one cent tax on each imported bottle.
Whittier declared that the bill would be "inviting reprisals from the 47 other states." The Senator feared that the measure might ultimately hurt the large beer concerns of the state, and thought Senate ratification doubtful.
In addition to taxing imported beer, the bill-would raise income taxes by 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 percent, double the present three percent levy on capital gains, and increase taxes on horse and dog racing.
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