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Show By ROSELYN KIRK An investigation into alleged irregularities in Davis County government and Davis County School District has uncovered additional facts, according to Sheriff William J. Lawrence. ALTHOUGH he could not predict how soon the sheriff's office would call for a grand jury investigation, he said that . enough concrete evidence should be available soon. According to Sheriff Lawrence, the investigation has taken a new turn, indicating in-dicating there may be irregularities in an area that had not yet been examined or suspected. During the last week vouchers have been taken from persons who have supplied investigators with more concrete information. ALTHOUGH Sgt. Leo Monks continues to investigate inves-tigate the allegations of irregularities in matters relating to the school district, several other investigative ... officers, including Sheriff Lawrence himself are working on the investigation. Earlier Sheriff Lawrence said the first step in calling for the Grand Jury is to present a list of the alleged improprieties to the District Judge. If that judge determines deter-mines there is enough evidence, he can call for a panel of district judges, who would determine if there is sufficient cause for calling for a grand jury investigation. TUESDAY Sheriff Lawrence pointed out that another possibility is to ask for an investigation by the Attorney General's office. He said that feelers to that office have indicated that the office would agree to join in the investigation it the sheriff's office feels that inquiry would be a better move. |