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Show UTAH’S INDEPENDENT VOICE 1871 SINCE he Salt Lake Gribune * © 2003 Tne Satt Lace Tarsone WEDNESDAY ¢ DECEMBER 31, 200% WWw SLTRIB.COM THE KINGAND U. UBERTY BOWL | University ofUtahfans turn Elvis’home crimson red Utah Utes Mtn. West Conference Champs, 9-2 vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Conference USA Champs, 9-3 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, Tenn. 130 p.m. MST ESPN By Dan NaAILen Everywhere one looked at Grace- The Salt Lake Tribune land — the residence, outdoor plaza, gift shops or “Rock ’n’ Roll Café” MEMPHIS — Elvis Presley filled - Utah fans colored the scene. Among the rooms of his Graceland mansion them were “Muss Bus” riders, Utah with bright colors, but he probably fans who traveled 32 hours via never thought the University of Trailways for today’s game. Utah’s crimson would take over so “Tt’s cool to be here,” said Paul completely, even for a day. Morton,21, a civil-engineering maThe U.’s Liberty Bowl opponent jor. “Tl be able to say I’ve been to Southern Mississippi University Graceland.” may have more people in the stands Other Muss Busers passed on the today, but Tuesday proved the Ute official Graceland tour and its $17 faithful are a force to be reckoned price tag; as Brad Burns,21, putit, with as they took over tours of The “You spend $200 on a trip, you can’t King’s famous home. expect a college student to have any more money.” But for those who couldn’t resist, it was a chance to see the most famous rock-star crib in America. “My mother was a huge Elvis fan,” said Roger Tuttle. “I grew up listening to Elvis. The minute we decided we were going to Memphis, See UTE FANS, A6 Thegame andbeyond Ryan Gatanarrn/The Salt Lake Tribune @ Utah a mystery to Southern Miss fans. A6 @ Utes look to make a name for themselves. C1 @ Kragthorpe: Expect a low-scoring game. C1 University of Utah football fan Matt Christensen, right, has Graceland tour quides Carlos McFarland and Lashonda Wallace hold a “U”shirt for a photograph Tuesday during Ute fans’ tour of Memphis. Fedsban _ Gov. Olene Walker ends the 2003 UTAHN OF THE YEAR | | | debate on | ephedra Citing health risks, FDA says the dietary supplementwill be outlawedin early 04 By CHRISTOPHER SMITH The Salt Lake Tribune WASHINGTON The fed eral government announced Tuesday it would outlaw sales of the weight-loss supplement ephedra early next year, warning consumers to immediately stop taking any dietary supplement containing ephedrine and notifying four Utah companiesto stop marketing their products containing the herb. Food and Drug Administra tion (FDA) Commissioner Mark McClellan said after extensive research into thousands of re ported dangerous reactions and several deaths attributed to the energy boosting supplement also known as Ma huang, the agency found products containing ephe dra posed an “unreasonable risk.” Francisco Ksoisera/Tribunefile photo Regardless of whether Gov. Olene Walker seeks a four-year term as governor next year, she is determined to make a difference with the power she has earned. Walker has said that she will do her best to lead the state in a positive direction with the time she has as governor. path. She recognized Utahns’ uneasiness and the need for an honest and open public debate. And just as important —in her The Salt Lake Tribune | | lene Walker madehistory 11 take-the-high-road style years ago when she became the first womanto serve as lieutenant governorof Utah. She made history again two those on the otherside ofthe issue a graceful way to perform an aboutface, knowing how today’s adversaries might be tomorrow’s és months ago whenshebe- allies, came the first woman to govern the state | | On education, Walker also in-the-nation status in appro- women who will came to office is far less important than how she has used her new influence. And priations for public education. But the legislative logjam on follow to not rust fi jus thus far, what we have seen — in both style and substance —- convinces The Salt Lake education funding has beenintractable. By proposing to move road- and water-project money to public education, torical footnote. “I have a real sense of obligation to women whowill follow to not just be a caretaker,” she said. A caretaker she is not. When it appeared be a caretaker.” in 2004. By proposing a commission to ex- her favorite political personality. But the Walker has not revealed whethershe will seek a four- Walker identifies Margaret Thatcher as year term as governor next year. Whethershe does or not, she has said that she will do her best to lead the state in a positive direction with the 400 or so days she can count on as 6 She has madestate history already and standstall as a role modelfor girls and women. In these days when cynicism sometimes rules, Utah’s governor can inspire others to see public service as a laudable and attainable career. Classifieds £9 Commies 7 — S i Chatuaries Review Bs 05 | Sports Television ..@ 4, ae. ee “ itll | WEATHER | New Year's party | Madcow scare a=-=2 | | | ‘The good news aes events and other tainted meat == First Night found its wayto ome 5 celebrations. Utah stores. = Utah, Bt This section, A7 | Page ce P 2k «=| | 7 Same snow changing torainin the afternoon Highs near 40 4 A full schedule of Salt Lake City search and Silver Sage, both in Salt Lake City; TSN Labs in Murray; and Nutraceutical Corp. in Park City Employees answering the phonesat each of the four Utah firms Tuesday said company officials had no immediate reaction to the FDA notification, which warned that the agency will begin enforcing the ephedra ban as soon as it becomes effective early next year The ephedra crackdown was not unexpected after years of negative publicity is, noneof the = Vourws 267 Nomser 78 . ) and several wrongful death lawsuits related to use of products containing ephedrine alkaloids, advertised which are variously as an See SUPPLEMENT, \6 Ephedra’s many names @ Whereis the supplement? A6 Ashcroft withdraws | from the leak probe Recusal: A U.S. attorneyfrom Chicagowill take over the inquiry of an undercover CIA agent's disclosure governor. | | | hotter nuclear waste to come to Tooele County, Walker decisively stood in their She seems the kind of person our forefathers had in mind when they aspired to create a the people and for the people.” ue aminethe state’s tax structure, she has recognized that the problem needs a long-term solution and can’t be solved by diverting a few dollars from this agency or that trust cator and a businesswoman as well, with a palpable feel for the people wholive here and for their needs and aspirations. government“of the people, by OLEME WALKER furid. INSIDE | . that members of Utah’s congressional déle gation had quietly greased the skids for Astrology | sp obligation to Walker acknowledged what may be the only politically feasible solution in the short term — something that might be accomplished ing and using ephedra products right away, and FDAwill make sure consumers are protected by removing these products from the market as soon as the rule becomes effective,” McClellan said at a news conference mother, a grandmother, an edu sense of tal Protection Agency. But how Walker not want her governorship viewed as a his- } T have a real has moved quickly and with skill and mettle. She is determined to address Utah’s last- Tribune that Walker deserves recognition “Consumers should stop buy politician, a woman determined to makea difference with the power she has earned. Sheis a Her unlikely path to power was cleared when her predecessor accepted the job as administrator of the nation’s Environmen- as Utahn of the Year for 2003. Even before she took office, she madeit clear she would be morethan a fixture on the grip-and-grin circuit and that she did | Walker gave Utah governoris no morethe firebrand, sharp-tongued Iron Lady of British politics than the dithering “Aunt Bea” that some havelabeled her. Whatsheis, what Utah has,is a shrewd Four Utah companies are among the 62 manufacturers being notified by the FDA to stop marketing ephedra within 60 days after the new rule is formally published. They are Klein-Becker USA/Basic Re- officials By Dan Eacen AND MIKE ALLEN while con- ducting The Washington Post WASHINGTON Attorney General John Ashcroft recused himself Tuesday from apoliti cally charged investigation into the leak of an undercover CIA officer’s identity and his deputy announced the appointment of a special] prosecutor in the case The probe into the disclosure of CIA employee Valerie Plame’s name to a newspaper columnist will be overseen by U.S. Attorney the investiga tion, officials said. Ashcroft's decision Cc a m abruptly - af. ter months of complaints from Democrats that the former John Asheroft Missouri senator’s close ties to senior White House aides should disqualify him from overseeing Fitzgerald of Chicago the Plame investigation, which who will act as a defacto attor has included FBI interviews of Patrick ney general on the case and will presidential adviser Karl Rove not be required to consult Ash croft or other senior Justice and other senior White House See ASHCROFT, A6 ( |