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Show . cn D3 H cf-- a 3 t 4 3 IT1 " 23 03 p? h CD t"1 S' 0) j c" O o l c Hj S H ?0 CJ c 03 p CJ o CA C 03 Vv Serving Kearns, Granger, Hunter, Magna, Taylorsville FACT FINDING COMMITTEE QUESTIONS LOCAL POLICE Last week the governmental fact finding committee headed by Mrs. Rex Oberhansley, and the on law enforcement, chairmaned by Mr. Wayne Malmstrom, met with representatives from the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Department to see where Kearns stands at the present time in law enforcement coverage and if there is an increase of coverage forseen in the near future. The citizens of Kearns that attended the meeting with the intention of hearing Sheriff George Beckstead speak to them on the subject, were greatly disappointed at his not being able to accept the invitation. Although the hours may be long for him it is hoped that if the invitation should be extended to him in the future, he will be in a position to keep the appointment. Standing in for Sheriff Beck-stea- d were two very capable men from the department, Capt. Occie Evans, and Mr. Carl Aihlers, dissub-committ- 'I I ufaf Salt Lake County Utah, Thursday, January 14, 1960 Volume VI 1 The Fastest Growing Commumfyln patcher for the department. Capt. Evans pointed out that mutual problems are to be realized by both sides, the citizens and the enforcement department. At the present time there is one patrol car available to cover the area west of Redwood Road, and south from 21st South. This car is manned by four men over a 24 hr. period. Giving the area of Kearns, Hunter, Granger, and Taylorsville, 1.3 per cent manpower coverage all of the time. It had been previously discussed to double this and add one substation to the area, but at the present time is unlikely. As for the increase received by the department for the year 1960, it certainly cannot all be spent in the Kearns elling of different incidents to show that the public themselves may be to blame for this. First, the problem should be analyzed by the citizen before calling the department. Some citizens will call the department to have an officer .come and kill a bee that is chasing them, or kill a big spider on the wall, and expect an officer o go and do just that. While he is on the assignment, another call may come in for him to handle something of greater importance, but as he is already on a call, the second one must wait. It must be taken into consideration too, that if there has been a serious accident in the area, or possibly a fatality, items of major importance such as this must be taken care of immediately. Although the number of law enforcement officers available is off the national average, the sheriffs department investigates three-fourtof the accidents that occur in the county. The Kearns area alone receives patrol coverage from the State Highway Patrol too. Mr. Evans felt that the biggest cause for concern in the area would be from juveniles. Right now there are not any more problems from this source in the community than anywhere else in the state or nation in comparison to the population. It is the duties of the law enforcement- department to see that children of all ages live by the law, but it is for the parents to teach them properly and to govern their activities and there whereabouts. It isnt the duties of officers to pick up children off the streets after curfew and take them home to tuck them in bed. The one-four- th hs Kumber 2 New Cadet Squadron for Taylorsville Col. Joe Bergman, Utah wing commander for the CAP, has authorized the Taylorsville Squadron to start a new cadet squadron in the area. The purpose being to acquaint the youth of the community with the Civil Air Patrol aviation education program. The mission of the CAP was originally aerial reconnaissance and destruction of enemy subs. After the war however, the CAP began an extensive aviation education program for the youth of America. The CAP has at this time reached nearly 90,000 persons in the United States, 4,500 of them being young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 years. In this day, the aircraft is the key to our national defense system, and without our civilian public support, our supremacy would be highly-inadequat- e. The training that is offered in CAP will produce through the teenage American a generation that will be the highest informed group since Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The Taylorsville Squadron are now in the first stages of its development, but the representation and attitude of the persons attending were very promising for its initial meeting. The unit in that area will be called the TAYLORSVILLE CADET SQUADRON, and will have its headquarters at the Valley Jr. High School. Meetings are to be held on Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the south wing of the building. Anyone wishing to receive information pamphlets relative to the Civil Air Patrol, may call or write: Cadet David M. Pelly, Taylorsville Squadron, 3744 American Drive, . Granger 4, Utah, CY area. parents must realize their responThe department has 755 miles in sibilities to their children. the county to cover. To do this (Continued on Page 5) they have 80 men on the force of the department. But of these 80 men, almost half are utilized in offices, at the jail, serving civil papers, and transferring prisoners to and ffom jail as well as to court. Also, automobiles are essential items, radios must be maintained. Most of the cars used by the force are from 54 to 58 models, with very few 59s. At the present time there are more men on the Midvale City law enforcement department than the county has altogether in' the south ern part of the county. The question was asked of Capt. Evans, Would it be possible to have volunteer branch or a type of Mer chant Police? Capt. Evans reply to this was that an insurance was needed to cover this type of reserve officer, as well as proper training. Also such men must be bonded, as suits may be filed against them. Another question asked by the so public was, Why does it take when long to have an officer arrive was one is sent for? This question better answered by Mr. Aihlers, for Mrs. Rex Oberhansley and Wayne Malmstrom directed meeting it is he who assigns the cars to the officials on law enforcement coverage. with demonstrated He by various details. The various members of the Kearns Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, at Kearns, with officials of Kennecott Copper Corporation. The meeting was called at the request of the Kennecott officials to inform the businessmen of the community as to the companys position in the strike situation. Mr. V. S. Barlow, superintend-an- t of mines and Mr. James E. Peterson, director of industrial relations for the company, informed the group assehbled that of the four properties owned by the company in the US, three of these are now back to work. Mr. Peterson said, The company had hoped that settlement with the steel union would bring about a hasty settlement with the other unions involved, but that has certainly not been the case. Of the 48 different and separate local unions, four are holding up 6,500 men from returning to their jobs. These unions are comprised of some 174 men. Of these four unions, one of them has 14 items to be agreed upon, while still another of the unions have only three words to be agreed to in the contract. Mr. Peterson stated that from here on it will be up to the men. Stenoscript The company has made their final Stenoscript is an a,, b, c,, short- offer, and if the men were to hold hand in which over 75 percent out another few months, they of the symbols are letters of the would get no more than they are alphabet which students already offered at the present time. The know. It can, therefore, be learned is offering a higher pack in a comparatively short time. company deal than has ever been ofage Judge for yourself from these ex- fered the men before. , amples: When Mr. Barlow was asked, mo pa f u more pay for you Would the weather cause delay Is ti t lm less time to learn in getting back into production? u 1 li r krs you will like our by Mr. Ray Gigoux, he told the course group that Full production could Who Needs Stenoscript? be reached in a week after the men College Students return to work. Club Women Mr. William A. Dawson, C of C Business and professional people asked Mr. Peterson, Those who cannot afford to spend president, How can we as businessmen of more than one semester to the community help to settle the learn shorthand This is the problem of strike? Those who believe symbol short- he men and their unions. When hand is too difficult to atcontact can they are ready, they tempt us at answered Mr. Those who have unsuccessfully Peterson.any time, attempted to learn symbol Mr. Peterson pointed out that the shorthand company does not object to unions. Anyone who has a need to take The company policy towards unnotes rapidly ions is that the unions have a Four classes in stenoscript will and that they should be be conducted in various parts of spokesman, lead by responsible leaders. The Granite District at the following believes in unions and entimes and places. We hope you can company in them. courages membership enroll in one of them. Members of unions should keep acBrockbank Jr. High, 2935 So. tive in their unions, and attend 8560 West, Magna Thursday, Jan. to keep in21 to May 26 inclusive, from 7:30 membership meetings formed. to 10:00 p.m. Instructor Dr. W. It is the job of the company to Melvin Strong. keep decisions of the contract and Granite High School, 3305 So. that of the union is to maintain a 5th East Tuesday, Jan. 19 to May policing action, seeing that the con24 inclusive, from 8 to 10 p.m. tract decisions are upheld. Instructor Enid Pollei. Businessmen representing their Kearns Jr. High, 4065 W. 5215 at the meeting were: South Friday, Jan. 22 to May 27 community Kearns Lanes; John Ohms, Ray inclusive, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Kearns Improvement District; Instructor Dr. W. Melvin Strong. Lee, Charlie Visser, Mt. Fuel Supply; Redwood Elementary, 2550 So. Ruban McDougal, Frost Top; WilRedwood Road Thursday, Jan. 21 liam A. Dawson, Bank of Kearns; to May 26 inclusive, from 7:30 to Don Herzog, Bank of Kearns; Ray 10 p.m. Instructor Maud Peck. Gigoux, F. W. Woolworths; Dave Enrollments will take place on McDougal, McDougal Mortuary; the first evening at the school Elmar Ahlston, Lockhart Co.; Reed where the course will be given. No Davis, Davis Realty Co.; Claude new enrollments can be accepted Lindhaugh, Key Rexall Drug; Joafter the second class. Decide which seph Sloan, Bowling Cafe, and Mr. school is nearest you and plan to Anderson, Western Auto. attend on the opening night. We are Mr. Dawson suggested as a final sure you will enjoy it. note to the meeting that the ChamThe cost of $17.50 includes the ber contact the representatives of cost of the course, books and tui- the four unsettled unions for a tion fee. future meeting with them to hear their views on the situation. (Photo on page 5) Stenoscript Classes Start in Granite District - -- . . . |