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Show Despite Flaws, Prison Gamers High Marks years, Mr. Roets said. "It appears that all of your staffs are attempting to set up a correctional insti- Bv Dave Jonsson Tribune Staff Writer The Utah State Prison received high marks with a couple of exceptions from a three-mafederal study team in a report submitted Tuesday to Gov. Calvin L. Rampton. July Inspection Kenneth j. Roets. Denver regional official for the U. S. Bureau of Prisons, submitted the written report following a July inspection made at t .e request of Gov. Rampton. The report calls the Utah prison system "one of the better systems we have visited in recent years" and notes that most of the recommendations made during a similar survey in 19H9 have been followed or will be implemented. tution system which will be outstanding and one that can be looked upon with respect and pride. Lauds W arden n TV Today Page Local News 31 Sports Wednesday Morning, August 8. 1973 nothing prison. more But one facility stood out as "gruesome and disappointing" for the inspection team, he said: the maximum security section. than a jail within a We strongly recommend that the maximum security unit be moved back into the main institution and that tiie present area be used as a diagnostic center. The maximum unit inside the main institution would allow for better supervision and observation and would also permit unit teams to become more involved there, the report said. Medical Facility (warden-designate- "We were very pleased with the progress we noted during the past 3 Page 25 Second Section The report gave kudos to Warden John W, Turner, soon to retire, noting "it is obvious that (he) provided the necessary leadership and guidance which has resulted in better programming and a more efficient operation. From our observations it appears ) will that Sam Smith continue to provide the needed expertise at the prison," the report said. "It doesn't lend itself to any sort of programming; the layout prevents securing individual areas, and it appears to be second black mark was handed the medical facility: "As you are aware, the medical facility (more an infirmary) is very inadequate." A However, money has been appropriated a for new hospital and responsibility being left to staff personnel more closely associated with inmates involved at the particular hearings. plans are now underway to construct a new facility," the report explained. Other findings and recommendations of the study team include: The prison industries program, now voluntary, should be geared to involve more inmates in constructive work. The academic program graduated a "commendable" class of nearly 10(1 inmates, but emphasis should be changed to "teach everybody something rather than a few being taught everything." The vocational training program appeared to be one of the more comprehensive and programs offered by any correctional facility". Phase Out The women's unit should be phased treatment out. with a community-basecenter substituted and boarding out" at another state prison considered for the few women who might pose an extra security problem. The warden should be freed of having to attend parole board hearings, this Center The Community (North Temple Halfway House') "far exceeded our expectations" in staff morale, programs and success rate in rehabilitating We would like very outgoing prisoners. much to see the Federal Government use this facility on a contract basis for persons about to be released into the Salt Lake City area, and would like to discuss this matter further with Mr. Wright (F.rnest D. Wright, state corrections director)." Tests Show Tat Ground Beef, Nem elka Ready to Prosecute By Pete Scarlet Tribune Staff Writer tests Out of Ground Beef Complaints charging two stores, one South Salt Lake and the other in Magna, have been drawn up but not yet signed. Samples were not obtained from 10 of the 126 stores because the meat departments were out of hamburger. These charges will be filed after all the samples are tested and other complaints signed. Mr. Nemelka said. Thr county attorney said all of- the samples should be tested by Friday and vowed that "we will prosecute anyone found to be in violation of the law. The violation is a misdemeanor and provides for a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a $298 fine or both. of the county samples on ground beef pur- chased in 30 Salt Lake County stores show about half are in violation of the law, and the stores will be prosecuted. County Attorney Carl J. Nemelka said Tuesday. Only about 30 of 116 samples of beef purchased around the valley Saturday have been tested, but about 50 percent were found in violation of a county ordinance which prohibits ground beef from containing any more than 30 percent fat. and purchased 116 d in of ground beef for testing. Duane Lindsay, an inspector of the health department, said the samples of ground beef are tested for their fat content by frying them. Complaints Ready Of the samples already tested, he said those in violation had a fat content ranging from 32 to 39 percent. One sample contained 50 percent fat. he said. Mr. Nemelka said agents from the Health Department Salt Lake went to 126 retail stores in various areas After frying, the fat is drawn off and measured against the amount of meat. Hearing Set City Eyes Water Fee Hike Plans for a 14.3 percent rate hike for Salt Lake City water customers were revealed Tuesday as Mayor Jake Garn called for a public hearing on the action. If passed by city commissioners, rate would be effective the Aug. 15. The mayor, who also is the city's top water official, said it would be the first water fee increase since Jan. 1, 1957. We need the additional revenue for new capital and replacement of parts of our system. v. i w he said. The adjustment, according to the mayor, would up the minimum monthly residential charge by 5(1 cents, to SI. 75. and increase the rate thereafter from 14 cents per 100 cubic feet to 16 cents. Users in the special county water districts. who are part of the citys system, would pay $2.50 a month minimum and 24 cents for each 100 cubic feet thereafter. Hearing Set Tuesday ..... The hearing, although not required by law. is set for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in City Commission Chambers. N vv' C .vAllA -- I "V-.TV.-. The increase would come on the heels of a proposal to change the citys sewer which .would be the same or fees slightly lower for residential users and up to 300 percent more for commercial and industrial users. That hike as not been acted upon. Even with the water (rate) increase, the city will have the lowest water rates in the state. Mayor Garn said. Inflation since the last increase has been 52 percent, according to Department of Labor figures, yet the increase will be only 14.3 percent. He said some of the city's system still uses wooden pipes installed by Utah pioneers. In addition, the city needs at least two additional reservoirs and new trucks and equipment for its water works. v mVj 'V.,. ( A Hv.. V & r - sV - ' i tv H iSL- - ' A"? , -- Tribune staff ohoto by FranK R. Porscnans A summer romp in City Creek soon may be the only way to above - rising costs. The mavor favors water rate hike. float lEhd of Our Rope "We hate to raise the rates, but we've got to. The water department is self sustaining and because of inflation we haven't been able to keep up capital improvements like we should have been doing. This year, were at the end of our rope." the mayor said. Sheriff Reports on fSex Parties in Jail Shinnying up a string of knotted seven men and women blankets, inmates of the Salt Lake Jail participated in sex parties" over the weekend, Sheriff Delmar L. Larson said Tuesday. The male inmates, he said, were trusties, and participated in sex acts with three women jailed for prostitution. The "parties took place Friday and Monday nights, according to the City-Count- y T'"- $ a,; Chief Dee Broun, South Sail Lake Fire Department, stands atop aerial ladder to direct Battalian TV Shop All seven persons were under additional restriction Tuesday and, so far, no complaints have been filed. We dont know what, if any, laws As were broken." the sheriff said. far as were concerned, the incident is closed. The men,, the sheriff said, were Dans on Vacation Dan Valentine is on vacation. His column. Nothing Serious, will resume upon his return. trusties on the first floor of the jail and were using the exercise yard when some women on the second floor sigdirectly above the yard naled to the men that they wanted a rendezvous later Friday night. At an appropriate time," the sheriff continued, the women dropped down a string of knotted blankets and the men hoisted themselves through a window, from which a screen had been removed. The men met the women shortly See Page 27, Column 5 stream of water onto fire which burned through a business firm causing $50,000 damage Tuesday. Burned Fire Leaves $50,000 Damage By George A. Sorensen Tribune Suburban Editor - SOUTH SALT LAKE Television picture tubes popped like firecrackers around firemen as flames raced through Warren TV Service and Sales, 2140 S. West Temple, Tuesday at 2:14 p.m., leaving $50,000 damage. It took South Salt Lake and Salt Lake County firemen more than an hour to control the blaze. The firemen prevented damage to nearby businesses. T. Collin Jackson. 2183 Berkeley (2240 East), the owner, said 300 television picture tubes, most of them color, were destroyed in the fire. All equipment for the manufacture of various products, new television sets and many in the store for repair were damaged, Mr. Jackson said. Fire Chief Keith Heddlesten, South Salt Lake, said the fire started while workers were at lunch. It was believed to have started in an electric fruit hydrator No Bars to Romance By Craig Hansen Tribune Staff Writer A. that was being built. The woman who called me first said it was burning through the roof at that time. Chief Heddlesten said. Health Care to Top Parleys Agenda Workshop leaders for the 1973 Utah State Conference on Social Welfare will meet Wednesday noon in the Panorama Room, University of Utah Union, to begin preparations for this years conference slated for Nov. at the Hotel Utah. His son, David, a volunteer, was overcome by smoke during the fire and was taken to Cottonwood Hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation and released. Chief Heddlesten called for assistance from the county fire department four minutes after he received the alarm. The fire started at the rear of thr store and worked forward. Although firemen were able to cut if off at offices in the front of the structure, the section of the building suffered extensive smoke and water damage. two-stor- y Flames at times reached 25 to 30 feet air. Most of the roof over .he factory portion of the building collapsed shortly before the fire was brought under control. , in the South Salt Lake Police blocked off a area along West Eemple, enabling firemen to use several hydrants. two-bloc- k Visiting Beauties Taste Big-Cit- y Hospitality A good-wil- l visit to Salt Lake City by Washington County Queen Dawn Andrus and her four attendants was greeted with something less than hospitality Tuesday when thieves broke into their car at the State Capitol and stole all but one of their purses. scared off before they could grab the last purse and camera. Cash taken totaled $238, plus identification cards Miss Andrus, St. Georgp, and attendants Leslie Wonnacott, Claudia Scegmiller, Geneal Jones and Claudia Braswell were visiting Gov. Calvin L. Rampton and touring the Capitol about 9 a m. when their car was broken into in the Capitol parking lot. Only Miss Seegmillers purse and camera were not taken. Miss Andrus said the car was locked and the. purses were hidden from sight under the front seat. If we could only get our drivers licenses back, she said. Police speculated 9 Theme of the conference is Health Care' Choice or Chance. j the thieves and a payroll check. Its just like they say. the country kids come to the big city and get robbed. Miss Jones commented. The group came to town to spread the word on the Washington County Fair Aug. at Hurricane. Miss Andrus said the fair will feature a rodeo, magician and boxing matches. 17-1- 8 e wej-- , r V - s- |