anaheim-gazette 1952-10-20

Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA If we hit so hi That's a natural question for Orange County residents to ask. It deserves a frank answer. As you may know, we pay $690,882 in property taxes to the County. This is in addition to municipal, state and Federal taxes; plus very high royalties—more than twice as high as the 12½% required under Federal leases. Now—what do we get? First of all, let's check off some services that cost the County a lot of money—but none of which are supplied directly to our company. For example: (1.) Protection to Person and Property. The County reports these items cost $1,351,989. Date regarding County expenditure Southw $690.882 ? so high as tax PAYERS how do we rate as tax County residents to ask. in property taxes to the state and Federal taxes; as high as the 12½% that cost the County a supplied directly to our city. The County reports No police or fire protection have been supplied to our properties as we maintain our own, due to the peculiarities of our type of business. (2.) Highways and Bridges cost $918,328. No state or highway funds are expended on our property. We build and maintain all the roads we need. The oil itself is transported to refineries via underground pipelines. (3.) Charities and Corrections cost $8,120,117. Our employees all work regularly. They are well-paid—they are not dependent upon the County for welfare help. The company provides generously for health and accident, as well as for old age retirement. for c Most import here—a good, a tax payer in 14 bas to; so we, a Secondly, we of fact, we are p munity and of religious, social us live and work a regarding County expenditures taken from the "Statistical Report of Orange County, Fiscal Years 1950-1951." Compiled by E. G. Hellis, County Statistician Southwest Exploration Company HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ```markdown ``` RS as tax EATERS? Well—What DO We Get for our $690,882 County tax bill? Most important of all, we enjoy the opportunity of doing business here—a good, a very good business. From no taxes in 1938 to a top tax payer in 14 years. Although no one likes to pay taxes, everyone has to; so we, and you too, want our tax dollars to be spent wisely. Secondly, we want to be known as a good neighbor. As a matter of fact, we are proud of the position we have attained in the community and of the contributions we and our people make to the religious, social, political and economic life where you and all of us live and work. E. G. Hellis, County Statistician. ompany