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Show Volume fx., Number 26 Formerly The Neighbor A Weekly ,: f?.- - I r j . J . fe. - , ;A ? vW Serving 29,250 Homes In Salt Lake Thursday Afternoon, June 25, 1964 , ! i i Tradition Collides With New Methods, Granite Board Ponders Unusual Design The Democrats Architect Promises Important Money Savings , Staff Says RiskAs Great are golng to get together this weekend straighten out a few things. Ja CTheyll have fewer candidates than the Republicans did, more lncumbehts show slip onto the ballot and Into office with less of a struggle. Is One thing - sure, theyll be talking sweet to the teachers. Dollar signs flash In candidates eyes when they think about all the campaign posters and bumper stickers that UE A loot would buy. And lots of us think they already have their hands halfway into the teachers purse. Leonard Harman, archl-- I dont feel I have the right to experiment with public funds. I have substantiated this every step of the way. Dr. O. C. England, deputy superintendent of the Granite will accept It. With these words, the old bucked heads with the new. Proven, traditional building methods collided with the possible economies of new techniques. Were exDistrict but cautious perimenters, experimenters. There are too' bers of School many questions about this design, I dont think the board And In the middle are memthe Granite School who must decide Board whether to accept Mr. Harmans rather unconventional Arent politicians mercenary? Terrible thing. We rarely ever think about - but our economic money sensibilities did get a jolt the other day when we dug a 1931 Salt Lake newspaper out of the trunk of our car. About the biggest thing It had toy talk about was a $2 millions dollar project to build 375 miles of roads In Utah. Now, compare that to the more than $13 mlllloylbelng spent (;ht now to Construct eight files of roads around Weekly design for the new Carl Sandburg Elementary School and maybe save big construction money or go along with administrative staff members who are leery of the plan. Architect Harman has proposed a building designed on the shell principle with components grouped together undef-- e warped shell curved roof. To prove the validity of his plans, Harman points to his own office and home, both built on the same prln- ciple. he chief advantage, he says is economy of construction. He claims the building will cost under $13 per square foot to build possibly as low as as against a $14.77 $12.50 per square foot cost for a new elementary school contract let June 17. Taking the other side, Dr. England questions this and says he frankly doubts that Harman would do the plans over If the bids were sub- (Contlnued on Page 2) Lake County. Doesnt seem to us our car runs any better on the Youth At The Trigger Nearly Causes Tragedy new highways than It did on the old ones. Still rattles a lot- - WANT TO BUILD A BIG YEN FOR THE GOOD, OLD DAYS? Listen to this: Suits were selling for $22.50 and the advertisement pro- mised that "they would look and wear like garments costing $50 or more. You can still buy suits for $22.50 but they look like $12 Jobs. J. A. Hogle and Company was offering Bendlx Aviation wrporatlon stock at 4, youd Just hung on Its 43 now. You could have picked up some General Motors shares for 8 pocketed 33 years dividends plus several splits and sell today for 4. And If your stock transactions did not turn out well, a round trip ticket to Butte only cost $9.40 If really bombed out on the market, you could get all the way to Los Angeles and back again when things cooled off for Just 21-3- If 43-5- 87-3- $16.85. See, things were simpler then. A gun and a boy can be a dangerous combination. This fact was proven again Tuesday morning, June 23, A 14 -- year old Holladay youngster Just missed losing an eye when struck by a pellet fired by another youth. pellet struck Richard Wailes, 4035 Mercury Drive as he was leaving summer classes at Olympus High School. Although not a serious Ina bruise just below jury his right eye his parents fraction cant forget that of an Inch one way or the other could have Impaired his or takeir'his life. vision Salt Lake County Sheriffs Department deputies say they know the identity of the youth who fired the shot. The Incident was termed an accly- dent. Ironically, Richard likes guns. He owns a 22 rifle and has been thoroughly trained in Its use. After the accident he said he still likes guns but he's wary of them In the hands of another person. A hunting family, the Wailes are very consclouS of gun safety. Richard has taken the Utah Fish and Game Commission gun safety program. Mrs. Wailes feels a lack of education on gun safety and a lack of respect for firearms Is the main cause of accidents such as this one. She hopes the accident willchange the attitude of the boy who fired the shot. So, as the near tragedy focuses public attention on gun safety, It develops that personal knowledge of firearms and how to handle them doesnt guarantee safety. Others also must know the rules. What Is done to prevent gun accidents? Actually the education of Juveniles regarding gun safe- (Contii nued on Page 2) I but why, when I have The middle ground Is hard to find as far as public charity Is concerned. At least, so It seemed to a Salt Lake woman. In an Inornate letter to the - at - large, she reveals what happens when a family of six Is suddenly faced with no income. When economic crisis hit, she found the choice severe. A maze of regulations, strict rules and lack of Information seemed to narrow her alternatives to complete dependence on county aid or to be denied help entirely. . The conduct of county, state and federal welfare programs IS subject to growing criticism. Every few weeks the various governmental plans to help those who cannot help themselves are blasted. . Critics have questioned whether requirements are too flgid to be practical, whether the redeemable are redeemed and whether welfare recipients are'helped off the rolls as readily as they are accepted once they qualify. Is public By PETER A, MASLEY WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24 Crime and vice, when theyre uncovered in other cities, shock residents and perbut haps embarrass a few nowhere does evidence of misconduct hit with greater In the nations than Impact capital. Right now, the FBI is Investigating a file containing cards of high political figures and morethan 2,000 other professional men In Washington. Although agents are making no comment about their disclosure, repercussions are already vibrating across the nation. A possible llnkjjetween a D.C. vice ring and the Bobby Baker case has brought a call for renewed Investigation from one Utah Congressman and the reluctant admission that further query might be necessary from a Democratic . . ay 0 Utah U.S. Senator. The States Republican Senator was sceptical, predicting that should the case be reopened, the lid would be slammed back on again. The file was found by police a suburban Washington county 15 months ago at the scene of a stabbing. Another part of the file was found last July at the scene of a murder In the apartment of a 29 year old divorcee who has pleaded In guilty to second-degre- e mur- der. The file contained an alphabetical list of 1,927 mens names, 90 women who are apcall girls parently and more than two dozen procurers and madams. The contents of the file were released this week by the vjyrosecutor in Prince Georges County which adjoins the He said the FBI has made copies of the file artists who best portray past cards and Is Investigating for or present events, scenes or possible violation of the Fedof Utah. Abstract paintpeople may portray theartists eral Mann Act. ing Among names listed are feelings and experiences con connected with the several the state. cerning Bobby Baker Case, a ConEntries should be delivered gressman from'" New York, to the Mall between 10 A.M. well-knobuilders, restaur and 8 P.M., Friday, July 3. and real estate men, anteurs must be Paintings framed, state and federal officials, drawings and prints should be embassy personnel, lawyers, m atted. convicted gamblers and two Entry fee Is $1 and each Cottonwood Mall Review Show Promises Artists Big Prizes A of bundle of cash and lots recognition awaits area artists. Theres ' gold brushes for amateurs fessionals who enter annual In those and prothe first Mall-RocCottonwood Mountain Review all juried Art Show. Its set to open July 9 at the shopping center but entries must be delivered at the Mall by Friday, July ky 3. Up for grabs will be a total of $300 in prize money to themselves. realize that there Is an even more shocking aspect of this Gentleman, A few months ago an article appeared In one of the na- - Welfare Mess. I have explored all of the possibilities of taking care of my family by myself and each turn seems to direct me to welfare. When nine years of marriage ended wlth'little notice, I found It necessary to turn to my Mother to care for my children until I could get my feet on the ground. She Is well past seventy years-o- f age and I am sue you can understand ltwas only an emergency measure since all of my children are under eight and need much care. Next I was fortunate enough to secure a position as a payroll bookkeeper with a large Salt Lake City corporation, at a salary somewhat above average. This combined with a small child support payment and a small Income from a part time Job made It possible for me to keep the apartment we were living In and to provide a few necessities for my child Strict Regulations, Tangled Programs Hinder Public Aid 1 dont know, why- any of our people would say It was not a welfare problem, James G. Kerr, director, State Family Services Division said. We probably would have advised her to quit one Job, the official continued, then work out a plan for maximum care of the children. He added "one of the first things we would tell her Is that public welfare does not bring one down. Getting a welfare recipient in exhange for child care sometimes Is feasible and sometimes It Isnt. First, we would have to find a willing person on welfare and second, work out such things as Insurance, (See Welfare Rules Explained, page 2) total dependence on public welfare agencies. It says that: Taxpayers dollars do not supply the small boost sometimes needed to help the temporarily stranded provide for Order of Eastern Star Meet7:30 P.M., Midvale ing Masonic Temple, Midvale; monthly meeting Mount Olympus Chapter 23 Friday, June 26 Shrine Circus Derks Field 3 and 8 P.M., 8 P.M, Dinner Concert The Organ Loft, 3331 Edison Street; featuring Scott Gillespie Horse Show -- - 7:30 P.M. County Fairgrounds , (Continued on Page 4) This Weeks (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) Jensen, Fullmer Do A Duet from step ring toPage 3 gether Summers For Studying story and pictures of warm weather scholars . . . Page 5 Retired Executive Young At a portrait of ThomHeart as T. Taylor Page 6 All-Sta- te Flower pictures of winners Show . . . Page 7 Gigantic Showcase pictures and details of 1964 Parade of Homes Pages 8 and 9 .... wins Holladay Jaycee Cited national honor Page 10 Magic Land For Youngsters pictures and story of Park Citys Squnch House . . Page 11 In M emory Of A Good Sport- sman trophy dedicated Page 13 two HOOKED FOR LIFE year old angler snags three pound fish Page 13 THE STORY OF MRS. B. WHO DID NOT WANT TO BE A PUBLIC WELFARE CASE community FOODS GOOD They turned out In all sizes and ages for last Saturday mornings East Millcreek Junior Chamber" of 'Commerce breakfast. Above, three and a' half year old Slake Gee delicately stows a hunk of pancakes. Blake Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gee, 3371 Los Altos. and their wives Jaycees cooked and served the breakfast to benefit their commun v development fund. Shrine Circus 3and8P.M., Derks Field; all the thrills of the Big Top Review D.C. Vice Charges Echo Across U.S. not asked for a dime? charity the private domain of those who are completely helpless, they ask. The following letter reveals conditions which encourage Thursday , June 25 Lloyd Calls For Query Of course, just to keep my family together will come down to the level of welfare Calendar tlonal magazines which explored The Welfare Mess. This article I am sure shocked many, but recently having been left the head of a family of five children I have come to ren and myself. Other than board and room, my Mother received no renumeration for her part In our lives. After six weeks my husband stating that the person could have a child or two. I was not a welfare told It was problem, and promptly dismissed. The next day I called the She same social worker. was that it coldly emphasised not a welfare problem. I threatened to quit my Job and collect welfare myself. This time she listened but exNeighborhood house was able to help Mrs. B., but plained that lf'v4 welfare they are limited to 250 children, 150 between the ages recipient received board and of 7. room from me that the amount te Located at 1050 West 5th South, It Is a alloted for board and room would be deducted from their agency, supported 47 percent from United Fund, $5000 a year from state, all capital funds are from welfare check. This offers no incentive for a person to private donations. , Mrs. Phyllis Southwlck, director of Nieghborhood try and help themselves. I next contacted the Family House, feels there Is a lack of communications between agencies. She wonders why the Welfare DepartService Society and was rement didnt tell Mrs. B. of the Community Serferred to a homemaking services Council, which Immediately would have directed vice provided by the United her to Neighborhood House. Fund. This I was told would be available on a temporary sources other than the Help basis to families where there committed himself to the State was Illness. I explained that Wanted Column. Mental Hospital, thus ending I first turned to County my husband was hospitalized child support payments from Welfare and offered board and but was told It was not aval1 him, which had been expected room to a Welfare recipient able to me since I am ei to cover cost of child care (Continued on Page 2) In the Mother at time my exchange for child care, returned to her home. Since the combined Income from both Jobs only covered necessities, I set out trying to find suitable child care from Neighborhood House Helped But Facilities Are Limited 2-- semi-priva- Z |