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Show FEBRUARY 3, 1987 MMdPrnaiH UPA scolds senators for stand on Newspaper Preservation Act Editor' Note: This letter of endonement from the Utah Press Association is an attempt to prevent Congress from passing Senate Bill 2314 which would provide the Newspaper Agency Corporation with additional and broad powers of monopoly Even to overturn present anti-trulegislation. See related story Front Page. over-worke- st Wc sions of S. 2314? Were the shoe on the other foot, were confident you gentlemen would be able to distinguish fact from fallacy in addressing this proposal. Many of our members view the additional permissiveness of S.2314 as a threat of future competition for that is already permitted by law to operate under circumstances. We find it interesting favorable extremely that representatives of both the Tribune and the News testified before a Senate subcommittee two decades ago that they but were not seeking a "blanket exemption from and circulate ust to the sell, a "limited one-jprint right together. As though that, in itself, werent an enormous advantage. Today they want the "limited exemption to become a "blanket one, reflecting, we feel, that they both knew originally that the Newspaper Preservation Act did not sanction in 1970 what they are, in fact, doing today. For, you may or may not know, these papers have for some time been doing what S.2314 would legalize. the proviWe cannot urge too strongly that you is than it rather what 14 understand and sions of S.23 actually not do is. businesses it Other tell its what you proponents prosecution-w- hy seek Congressional immunity from anti-trudo agency newspapers, which you must realize represent only a minute percentage of this nations total newspaper population? If open and fair competition works in 98 percent of the countrys markets, why shouldnt it be fair for the others as well. aided by this economic advantage, into any area of the state which appeared to them to be potentially profitable. And we "two do contend its the profit motive, not the editorial voices argument that is at the root of the agency years since the creation of Newspaper concept. The dotted with instances where the Salt are Agency Corporation Lake Tribune and the Deseret News were anything but two voices, even though there were two sides to the issue. While we, as newspaper people, abhor the thought of greater governmental control, perhaps agency newspapers, in exchange for their unfair market dominance, should be constantly scrutinized by a Federal agency to make certain those two unlike the obligation editorial voices do actually exist--nmedia by the Federal Communiimposed upon the electronic cations Commission. Let us make it clear that our disagreement is not with the Tribune or the News as publications, but with the erroneous thinking of Congress that agency newspapers are somehow entitled to operate in the business world under a different set of rules than are other newspapers. You are continuing a policy of favoring two of your states 57 newspapers when you seek passage of S.2314, and yet both of you present yourselves as favoring fair competition... you particularly in the organized labor area, Senator Hatch and you as a leader in ending the AT&T monopoly, Senator Gam. The fallacy of S.2314 is the theory that agency newspapers should be permitted to do anything a single ownership newspaper can do. They are not single ownership newspapers. They have such a decided competitive advantage that the Justice Department long ago convinced a Federal court that such operations were in violation of the Sherman Act. Only Congressional intervention, as you know, prevented the elimination of the agency concept in the 1960s. How can it be conceived, then, that their already dominant operating position should be legally enhanced by the provi 30-o- of Utah Press Association find it distressing that youve continued to seek passage of S.2314, which clearly strengthens the already formidable competition position of Newspaper Agency Corporation, even though other Utah newspapers almost unanimously oppose such legislation. The agency concept itself, as weve insisted for years, is clearly monopolistic. And its nothing less than insurance that no other daily newspaper will ever succeed in the Salt Lake market place. Since its obvious the influence of these newspapers stretches far beyond the Salt Lake valley, its our contention that the most profitable publications in the state are consequently immune from competition thats evident in every other walk of Utah life. While your own experience in Utah is not that extensive, Senator Hatch, that of Senator Gam must substantiate that extensive changes have taken place in the business community during recent years as a result of competition. Remember Auerbachs, Southeat Furniture, Dinwoodys, Mayfair Markets, the Newhouse, Ballard Auto, Keith Warshaw's--anyes, the d dd them-competi- anti-trus- t, ot d, Sugarhouse Times, Holladay Neighbor and Rocky Mountain Review? In spite of that, these agency newspapers are, by simple economics, immune from the competitive process. Why, we ask, is it within the realm of Congress to decide which two newspapers will succeed by virtue of having an unfair competitive advantage? The American way is preciseas the adage insists, comes to he who ly opposite-succe- ss, builds a better mousetrap. But aside from the Newspaper Preservation Act itself, S. 23 14 would make it possible for these newspapers to expand, Anti-Tru- re-thi- st Board of Directors Utah Press Association st directly impact Utah senior citizens are being introduced at the Utah State Legislature this year: Elderly Residential Facility Zoning HB 19 (White) requires counties and cities to adopt ordinances governing residential facilities for elderly persons in specified zoning districts. This would allow shared living for elderly individuals in groups of eight or less who no longer want or can maintain a home but want to remain in a residential Lantern Club holds meeting The Lantern Club will hold its February meeting on Feb. 2 at the home of Ella Smith. A musical program will be presented by Beth will be Dredge. The Alice Bonnemart and Marcia Mansell. jw Activity noted LAYTON Figures released last week from the Layton Community Development Department show heavy growth patterns are continuing in Davis Countys largest city. In 1986 559 single family dwellings were constructed in Layton City. These new homes have a valuation of $46,363,175. There were 670 new multiple dwelling units built in Layton in 1986. The value of these units was driving classes that would improve and family setting with shared expenses. In essence this bill provides another alternative for housing to the elderly. There is no fiscal note to this bill and may actually save the state Medicaid dollars. Automobile Insurance Premium HB 101 (Christensen, T.) Would provide reduced auto insurance premiums for elderly Utahns who have completed and passed a state approved accident prevention course. This would give an incentive for the elderly driver to attend their driving and-o- r make them aware of their limitations. Most drivers over sixty did not have drivers education courses available to them (no fiscal note). Hospital Cost Containment HB .155 (Wharton) would establish a' commission approve all hospital rate increases and publish comparative hospital data for use by consumers (no fiscal note). Property Tax Credit Increase SB Army Private 1st Class David E. Bock, son of Charles M. and Gail C. Bock of 138 N. 2700 E., Layton, has completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. During the training, students received instruction in drill and cere- monies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. J. Ward promoted vate first class. Jeffrey H. Ward, son of Dale R. andSandraL. Wardof418 W. 2250 Ward is a vehicle mechanic at Fort Knox, Ky., with the 73rd N., Sunset, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of pri E'. of of 890 N. Shannon Road, Kaysville, 68 (Swan) would increase the amount of property tax credit (Circuit breaker) offered to low income elderly homeowners and renters by raising the household income limit for eligibility for this credit. adjustments in Social Security (While not increasing a During the course, students were taught maintenance procedures for aircraft runways, roads, parking areas and railroad tracks. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He was an honor graduate of the course. Cost-of-livi- seniors buying power) has T&xwi$c in- AccoMMtm5 Service creased their income, thus making fewer eligible for Circuit Breaker JEAN HILL, ACCOUNTANT Specializing in Income Tax & Small Business accounting 859 West Gentile, Layton, Utah 84041 (801) J- - 544-897- 2 has arrived for duty with the 432nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Japan. Miller is a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist. THE QUALITY OF A RESXPENT1ALCOMMERCIAL "Serving All of Davis County' Winter 15 $4,632,326. The building department completed 6,120 inspections during Special on 6 and Exterior Painting - Wallpapering - Interior - FREE STEPS TO A QUALITY JOB. Estimates Materials Used - Quality SURFACES 1. CLEAN J s6rape andor sand 3 PATCH AS NEEDED 4. PRIME EXPOSED AREAS 5 EXPERT FINISH APPUCATION 6. CUSTOMER COMPLETELY SATISFIED CALL NOW Large Selection i 298-707- 5 1986. 90 DAYS NO INTERES Overstocked Qd Reconditioned flJEflklIT36 toss QEninn) DRAPERY FABRICS TESTAD Q ! s I NECCM I Introducing a now 1967 modal and thoy hav Mtected Mt area at a largot mariort. W have racatead a limited quantity at Dotow axt. ttwe WAVY DUTY WWW MACWNH ww on oil labile 41 LATH O DOOM, can-va- t, iVhoMwy. nylon itnitcte vtnyt, dh AND IVBt MW ON UMNn. Fim teMont, 25 yaar foliar wtwloli - WCI1 NECCHI 1 VOS i Starting at i sewiiUttns 22BUU.T-C- V DRAPERY m OFF 60-7- 0 U HEAVY DUTY Metal Machine " REMNANTS.. AT COST PRICES OF Gtesaml) CARPET & DRAPERY NECCHISEWINGlSiYACUUMlCENTER Colonial Squat WESTVALLEYL4860 SRedwood Rd. in the Fsmiy Store t96frSEWl 823 W2600 Sol BOUNTIFUL In WE SERVICE WHAT.WE SEL Air National Guard Airman John M. Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Carver of 812 E. Kirk, Layton, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force pavement maintenance course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex. Contractor Randy Hoover - Painting PROFESSIONAL Layton grew by 27 new commercial buildings last year. The value of the new commercial units was V5 Secretary life-lin- P. Miller starts duty Air Force Airman Preston Adrien Taylor program. All the bills except HB 19 and SB 4 are in front of their respective committees. SB 4 was tabled but may be brought up again. HB 19 has passed the House and will be read in the Senate. For more information contact your senior center. Armor. Miller, son of Shirley J. Miller Tampa, Fla., and Paul E. Miller President John Carver graduates relief. Property values and tax rates have increased to the extent that many older Utahns cannot afford to stay in their own homes. Workers Compensation Antidiscrimination Amendments SB 149 (Barlow) would eliminate mandatory retirement at age seventy which is the current Utah law and bring the state law into compliance with the new Federal law without jeopardizing the added benefits of Utahs current law. Powers of the Public Service Commission SB 4 (McAllister) would prohibit the Commission from enacting social program legislation without prior legislative approval and would repeal any existing social program legislation ine cluding the telephone Bock ends training $17,562,904. we'service what we sel which would Kent Fuellenbach, MEMBERS: Kevin Ashby Allan Gibson Brent Sumner Wayne Bel Ken Adams Jack Wallis Sue Dutson C. C. Claybaugh Brett Bezzant Legislation would impact seniors The following bills which would 90 DAYS NO INTEREST tion 3OOS..USHwy.S |