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Ohio Legislator Charges Deliberate Delay on Bill Lancione Says They Have Killed Attempts to Boost Mutuel Tax COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11. — Rep. A. G. Lancione, Bellaire Democrat, Thursday charged that "deliberate delays" have killed attempts to increase the tax on pari-mutuel wagering at Ohio tracks. A recent story in this newspaper stated that the bill appeared doomed as there is virtually no chance of it being passed before the State Legislature adjourns June 23. The measure is now before the House Taxation Committee and Lancione admitted that suggested amendments to it make it impossible to reach the House and Senate floors before adjournment. Meanwhile, William F. Snyder of Cleveland, representative of the Ohio Thoroughbred Racing Association, lashed out at recent statements made by Gov. Frank J. Lausche, who has been supporting the bill. Lausche has called horse racing in Ohio "a .lucrative business." Snyder, however, denied this, stating that Ascot Park would have lost 4,000, based on last years figure, if the tax is increased. The River Downs management would realize only 4 per cent on its investment, Snyder claimed. The Cleveland attorney also took exception to the state chief executives reference to "the racing fraternity." Snyder said the owners of Ohio tracks are "business men of high character." Stuart Bullock, secretary-treasurer of the Ohio division of the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association, also spoke against the bill. Amendments to the measure have been offered by Representatives Arthur Katter-heinrich, Earl Jenkins and Thomas L. Thomas.
