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Show Company pulls plug on Thousand Springs plant Former training school worker bound over on abuse charges 3 GSfiDD Wadkins leads PGA after hitting 68 Magellan reaching Venus' orbit today i Vcw; i Trucks are health risk, says air spokesman By CHRISTI C. EVANS Herald Staff Writer Utah Valley citizens don't realize the health risks associated with routing diesel truck traffic through Provo Canyon to Interstate 15 via Orem's 800 North, said a Utah Valley clean air representative. of Sam Rushforth, the Utah County Clean Air Coalition, said .the fine particulates PM-1- 0 produced by diesel engines elevate the risk of cancer and cell mutations. : "People don't realize when you're breathing the products of combustion, you're exposing yourself to some relatively potent cancer nsks," Rushforth said. As currently drafted, the state implementation plan for reducing PM-1- 0 recommends directing semi-truc- k traffic down the canyon and out to on 800 North in Orem. At pne time, University Avenue was considered as a possible route to A' r ' - . Jr torn IMo. ' U.S to 5. on the imple- A public hearing mentation plan is sot for 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Provo High School. According to a literature survey of the health effects of diesel particulates prepared for the coalition, several chemical compounds associated with diesel particulates can be harmful. Benzo(a)pyrene, a compound which attaches to diesel particulates, has been associated with lung cancer, bronchogenic toxicity, and other problems with the trachea and larynx, the survey states. Small doses of benzo(a)pyrene are more harmful than large doses, making the compound especially dangerous when breathed in small doses through air pollution. Nitropyrenes, also associated with can result in cell diesel PM-1mutation when inhaled, often resulting in tumors in areas such as the liver, intestine and bladder, according to the survey. "I absolutely believe the public must know this issue," Rushforth said. According to the environmental impact statement on the expansion of U.S. Highway 189 from two lanes to four, 60 medium and heavy trucks are projected to travel 800 (See TRUCKS, Page A2) : 0, . ), V Ik ( 4 ay AP Laserphoto U.S. Marines from the air station at El Toro, Calif., undergo chemical warfare training Thursday. Saddam asks Arabs to back him in fight against enemies By The Associated Press Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, in an outburst of fury against Western efforts to isolate him economically and contain him militarily, called on Arab nations today to rise up with him and defeat the "evil enemies" of Islam. The statement from Saddam, read by n announcer on Iraqi radio and television, came as Arab leaders were meeting behind closed doors in Cairo to consider a resolution calling on Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait, which it invaded Aug. 2 and annexed Wednesday. Saddam's show of defiance came within hours of Secretary of State James A. Baker Ill's warning to NATO allies that the world would be plunged into "a new dark age" if aggression like Iraq's goes unpunished. Far from showing repentance, Saddam denounced the Western powers who have moved to defend his neighbor, Saudi Arabia. He made a veiled threat against the Saudis, calling for the rescue of holy Moslem shrines in the kingdom. the aggressors and invaders!" said the statement. "The evil enemies will be defeated!" President Bush told Congress today he hoped the presence of U.S. military might in the Persian Gulf would deter another strike by Saddam, who set off the crisis with his takeover of Kuwait on Aug. 2. "I do not believe involvement in hostilities is imminent," said Bush, who gave lawmakers formal notice of the troop deployment under the War Powers Act. Pentagon and administration sources said up to 250,000 U.S. ground troops could eventually be sent to defend Iraq's strategic neighbor Saudi Arabia, in what would be the biggest U.S., military operation since the Vietnam War. Washington also hinted at a possible naval blockade to choke off Iraq's oil exports. Baghdad radio told the people of Kuwait today the Iraqi takeover had restored their "genuine Arab face and real freedom." In Iraq, which imports $2 billion worth of food a year, people fearing shortages as a result of the international economic embargo rushed to stock up on rice, sugar, cooking oil and other foodstuffs. More than 3,500 Americans remained trapped in Iraq and Kuwait, despite pressure from the United States to let them go. The State Department said the United States and several Western allies have made joint appeals to the Iraqi government to let citizens of their respective countries depart. Baker told reporters in Brussels today the United States was "ver disturbed about the status of the stranded Americans. But, he said, "We are not calling them hostages-nothing has been asked or demanded for their freedom." Iraq cn Thursday reportedly sent forces to the northern border with Turkey and southward toward Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. World markets continued to regis- ter the tremors from Baghdad. Stock prices were lower today in Japan and London, the dollar edged higher and oil prices were fairly steady as traders awaited new developments in the crisis. Baker told NATO ministers the situation in the Persian Gulf was (See IRAQ, Page A2) Gas prices expected to level By ANTON GARRITY When It comes to finding clothes that fit well, men have it easier tlian women, with many sizes and stylish colors to choose from. See Page CI. Stocks: . market beaded lowToday's er as traders unloaded equities as a precaution against any Middle East surprise moves. See Page A5. World: Neighboring West Africa countries are assembling troops to help Liberia end a civil war between rebel forces and the government of President Samual Doe. See Page A4. Arts Entertainment Classified Ads Comics Crossword Horoscope Legal Notices Movies National Obituaries Opinions ... Sports Stocks World Weather Herald Staff Writer Gas prices in Utah County over the past two weeks have gone up about 20 cents and according to a local service station owner, prices should now level out, but don't look for prices to drop drastically in the near future. Paul Ashton owns and operates Chevron and Cononco gas stations in Provo. He is also the Executive director of the Petroleum Retailers Organization in Utah. A misconception among consumers is that the current price hikes are being imposed only because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The truth is, that service station's have been waiting for the opportun- - C2-C- C5-D- By JUDY FAHYS Herald Washington Bureau Utah Sen. Jake WASHINGTON Garn, a longtime champion of bringing Colorado River water 3 8 C4 D4 CI B7.C5 C2-C- 5 A3 B2 B8 B3-B6- 0 A5 A4 A6 could accelerate economic sanctions against Iraq for invading Kuwait. Sources said the U.S. deployment in Saudi Arabia could involve as many as 250,000 troops if war imperiled Saudi oil fields. "Given the significance of gulf oil to the world economy, we all have an interest in thwarting Iraq's men- Related story, B1 ity to raise prices along the Wasatch front since oil prices were raised from about $16 a barrel two months ago up to $27 a barrel and which are now at $24 a barrel, said Ashton. "Realistically speaking, some- thing had to give," he said. "The increase would have come sooner or later." The night the television stations reported the Iraqi invasion (Aug. 2), lines Immediately formed at gas stations with customers anticipating a gas crunch. "I immediately had to order an extra load of gas from Chevron, as well as all the other gas stations in Utah, which caused the price to go up," said Ashton. "We had to raise the prices so there wouldn't be a run on gas. That would cause the refineries to become depleted faster than they could be filled which would cause even higher prices." Gas station owners in Utah County have been making about 5 per gallon of gas over the past several years. In 1974, the government did a study and decided that gas stations needed to make 12c a gallon to show a profit. Even during the past two weeks with the rising prices, Ashton's stations haven't made over 9 a gallon and for (See GAS, Page A2) Secretary of State James A. Baker III said after a NATO meeting in Brussels. He said the United States was "very disturbed" that foreign citizens, including Americans, were not being allowed to leave Iraq and Kuwait. But he said: "Nothing has been asked or demanded for their freedom, so we are not calling them hostages." White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said diplomatic efforts to win the freedom of the Americans included discussions with the Iraqis. "We are told they are being treated decently," Fitzwater said. In a dramatic statement, Baker escalated the already high stakes of the Middle East standoff, saying its outcome would have worldwide ramifications and test NATO's clout in a time' of improved Western relations with the Soviet Union. "This is the first crisis of the post, post-Wera," Baker said. ar Germany, Belgium and Canada have indicated they soon will send forces to confront Iraq, Baker said. Fresh deployments would be a major boost to the Bush administration's efforts for a multinational deterrent force. Still, no major Arab powers have committed to the Saudi defense effort. Baker said NATO had no military role in the Middle East unless Iraq was to go into Turkey. Baker's diplomatic, efforts came as naval forces were growing in the waters of the Middle East and White House officials suggesting that an international naval blockade against Iraqi commerce "Plans are being made for a' blockade," Fitzwater said, so that one could be imposed swiftly if ordered by President Bush. Bush, under terms of the War Powers Act, today officially in- -, formed Congress of the Saudi military deployment and played down - : the possibility of war. "I do not believe involvement in hostilities is imminent," Bush said in a letter to Congress. "To the contrary, it is my belief that this deployment will facilitate a peaceful resolution of the crisis." Bush said "our armed fo'rees will remain so long as their presence is required." He said the forces are equipped for combat and have a defensive mission. Iraq, Bush said, (See U.S., Page A2) . ; 7 Peaks application valid, U.S. Forest Service says By SHARON M. HADDOCK Herald Staff Writer Seven Peaks resort owner Victor Borcherds still has a valid application before the United States Forest Service, explained a forest service official Thursday evening to a group of local citizens. Brent McBeth, standing in for Don Nebeker, told the audience at a Sierra Club meeting that the record of decision on the proposed ski resort was allowed to lapse. However, McBeth said Borcherds is free to move ahead on the application between now and Jan. 1, 1991. Members in the audience said that was quite a different picture than they had picked up from press reports. Many expressed concern that the Forest Service appeared to be backing the proposal against the public's wishes. McBeth defended the process of hearing an applicant and said the Forest Service is neither "for or against the project." He said that it is typical with an issue to have one strong proponent and a number of vocal opponents but "we don't hear from the mid dle." McBeth said the decision makers in the service concentrate on the valid issues. Sam Rushforth told McBeth there are "really serious shortfalls" In the environmental impact study done for the resort project. McBeth explained that the proposal ran into three areas that raised Forest Service concern: financial security, air quality and debris basin upgrade. He said until the project is "100 percent secured with 100 percent bonding," it would not be built. He added that a statement from the Bureau of Air Quality also voiced unanswered questions about pollution. New information about effects on air quality and wetlands has come in since the record of decision lapsed, he noted. And he said the debris basin at the foot of the mountain is already inadequate and must be upgraded to handle current water volume as well as the 17 percent increase in run-of- f anticipated from resort development. "Before any earthwork is done cn (See 7 PEAKS, Page A2) Garn introduces Central Utah Project bill - Find it (AP) Warning be plunged "into a new dark age," the United States urged its allies today to that the world acing and unlimited ambitions," "Burn the soil under the feet of Lifestyle: Siglhifieini WASHINGTON . 1-- asks allies . pinch Saddam against! - M TO r. ,-M- 50 Cents 10, Provo, Utth across the Wasatch Front, has introduced a bill to complete the Central Utah Project at a cost slightly higher to water and power users. The bill by Garn and fellow Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch would raise the spending ceiling of the Colorado River Storage project by $680 million to pay for finishing the municipal water system. Ratepayers would pick up 35 percent of the 5 percent more than earlier tab to help finance envi proposals ronmental protection measures, settle an Indian water rights claim and build an irrigation and drainage system. As he introduced the bill in the hours before the Senate adjourned for its August recess, Garn told colleagues it reflected a new level of concern about cost efficiency and environmental safety. He also said it was a years-lon- g effort aimed at meeting the needs of Indian tribal leaders, state governments, water users, power users, farmers and environmentalists. "We have not found reaching an agreement easy," he said, calling the negotiations "protracted and frustrating. Yet, now, after some we do have a bill which we think meets all of those tests which are demanded of westerners who want water projects." The bill is patterned closely after a House companion, which a key committee has approved and is now wildlife being reviewed by staff is scheduled to bill Garn's experts. be taken up by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee projects could be delayed, since construction money for CUP is expected to run out after next year. Garn also has said that it will be difficult to win support for CUP in the future, if this year's efforts do not succeed. His bill would: Dedicate $195 million for settlement of Ute Indian water righti, including reservoirs, irrigation and a development fund; Sept. 18. Cancel uneeded projects; The Bush administration has not Set aside about $138 million for , endorsed either bill. CUP legislation must pass the full fish and wildlife projects, including House, the Senate and get signed two conservation areas on Utah beLake; by the president before it can Make Utahns bear 35 percent of come law. Without passage, work on the Jordanelle Dam and other most prcject costs. three years, Weather Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of afternoon thundershowen and gusty winds. Daytime temperatures not quite so hot, with a low 90s reading. See Page At. Air Quality Today's air quality was good all Wasatch Front areas, with little change In pollution exported. See Page A2. In |