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Show Ira Huggins, Ogden Attorney, Seeks Governor Nomination SP-:-:-: ' .; ;;;.;:!: ::xo:o:"v-V"Vflvsw.w.vwS ed and elected, to build upon the firm foundation laid for a great state by our courageous and energetic pioneer forefathers. "I am convinced that Utah is entering an era of spectacular growth and increase in material . wealth, if a proper atmosphere is developed and maintained within which such growth can flourish. It is my belief that in order to develop the kind of atmosphere at-mosphere for such growth all segments of our lawful society must be enabled and encouraged to play their proper parts in the development of the whole economy of our state and that no segment of our population should be given any undue advantage ad-vantage or impediment in doing so. I am unalterably opposed to playing one segment of our pop- IRA A. IIUGGINS The fourth Democrat this week announced he will seek the nomination nom-ination for Governor. y - Ira A. Huggins, Ogden attorney attor-ney and former member and president of the Utah State Senate, Sen-ate, is the candidate. Others in the race include I William A. Barlocker, mayor of St. George; Rep. Sheldon R. Brewster, speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, andl Sen. Alonzo F. Hopkin, veteran state senator and Rich County rancher. In his announcement Mr. Hug-gins Hug-gins said: "I have decided to enter the race for Governor upon the encouragement en-couragement of friends in the state. I consider it a high honor to be invited to seek that office. "I am mindful that the office of Chief Executive is not only an honor but is surrounded with great responsibilities which call for vigorous energy and courage on the part of the occupant. It would be my desire, if nominat- ulation against another, for the advantage or disadvantage of either, that they should all be regulated within reasonable limits but wot corvtr oiled, by government. gov-ernment. "I believe that 'man can be free, that political processes can in truth be democratic only when and only because the state is not free.' I believe the state can play an important part in our whole economy by inviting and encouraging the use of the conference table in settling disputes, dis-putes, not under government threat but with its blessing. "At the risk of being accused of "Me-tooism," I believe that our taxing system must be carefully care-fully scrutinized. I am sure we all realize the necessity for taxes that government might function func-tion in its proper sphere, but when taxes become so high that people are encouraged to be dishonest dis-honest in an effort to retain sufficient suf-ficient of their income to provide a decent living for themselves, sincere and conscientious efforts should be made to at least avoid (Continued on page 8) Ira Huggins, Ogden Attorney, Seeks Governor Nomination (Continued from page 1) additional tax burden. I also believe that the burden of taxes can be lessened at least in some instances by dispensing with frills, overlapping and costly administration. ad-ministration. "I believe a more healthy atmosphere at-mosphere could be developed, with proper efforts, for our great mining industry, our agriculture and livestock industry and our other natural resources, including includ-ing our tourist trade, all of which seem to be floundering for a mere existence. "Our educational system is among' the highest and best in the nation. It should be encouraged en-couraged to continue to be such consonant with our ability to pay, and to exercise the greatest degree of efficiency and economy. econ-omy. "I believe that we should all direct our efforts vigorously and unafraid to" capitalize upon the opportunities which are ours and to invite our new citizens who are coming into the state, to join with us in developing a healthy atmosphere upon which a thriving thriv-ing economy must be established to the end that we may fulfill the great destiny our forefathers envisioned." |