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Show Meanwhile, Over Here Our is leadership-starve- preparing Sadat has done more to illusof the word principle than have most other world leaders - east and west - put together. The police state prevalent in rule Egypt during Nassers has faded under Sadat and been replaced by a far less rigid sociopolitical atmosphere. Sadat refused to tolerate the sleight-of-han- d tactics and ulterior motives behind Soviet evenassistance, tually taking steps to sever countrys burdensome ties with Russia. And Egypts relations with the U. S., broken under Nasser in 1967, were restored under Sadat in 74. nation d 1970, trate the meaning to wrestle with the choice between bad and worse one way or the other - in the 19S0 election. in At a time like this, I believe we can look to the government of one of our allies for an example of what true leadership is all about. Im referring to President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, a man whose clear Its been in the past three years, especially, that I feel Sadat has come to establish himself as a giant in human as well as political terms. view right and wrong and whose uncompractice what he him, I believe, as world leader and exemplary of the of mon courage to preaches qualify todays greatest one of the most 20th century. by Tom Smith Realizing that the Middle East was on the threshold of another bloody conflict and firmly committed to do whatever he could to prevent a repeat of he Arab-Israewars of 1967 and 73, Sadat made his unprecedented peace gesture by Since he succeeded Gamal Abdel Nasser, an adversary of the United States and chum of the Soviet Union, as leader of Egypt following Nassers death in September of li paying a visit to Israel in late 77. The decision wasnt an entirely popular one, particularly among the more militant elements of the Palestine Liberation Organization, which claimed that Sadat was compromising the Palestinians desire for a homeland by befriendof 30 years. ing their But Sadat knew something had to be done to avert another bloodbath and he had the guts to take an initiative aimed at achieving a meaningful and lasting peace. And he was aware of the personal as well as the global security risks involved in his action; during a televised interview while he was in Israel, Sadat acknowledged that fellow Arabs ired with his overture may try to knock him off, but that he had to take the step anyway because he considered it vital to the peace process. Furthermore, Sadat has never arch-enem- of his Arab neighbors. But as a bearer of the single rather than to- dream. On one hand is the PLO, which, based on its rhetoric and terroristic activities, would like nothing better than to witness the destruction of Israel. And on the other is Israel itself, whose Prime Minister, Menachem Begin, embraces Sadat upon his arrival in Egypt and says he (Begin), too, wants peace. But Begins Zionist policies reveal that hes really more interested in expansion of the Jewish state in that part of the world. y days popular double standard, Sadat put into practice what he said about the Shah being his friend: he welcomed the deposed Iranian monarch into his country during the final months of the Shahs life. And when the exiled ruler died late last month, Sadat gave him a funeral befitting someone he called his friend and Moslem brother. You may not necessarily agree with Sadat in his support of the Shah, but you have to commend him for taking a stand and then It all boils down to the apparent fact that the PLO and Israel want peace, but not if it means that they have to make a sacrifice in order to achieve it. Sadat knows that peace with substance and longevity will have its price, but without compromising away the basics, hes willing to pay it. Even if it means that his efforts will leave him frustrated, criticized and isolated in the Arab world. compromised the fundamental principles associated with the Palestinian homeland issue. But unfortunately for the peace effort, there are forces whose words and actions are serving only as deterrents to the realization of Sadats following through with it, regardless of whether it is popular or expedient. In contrast, I unhappily have to look at my own countrys present leadership as an example of the do as I say, dont do as I do mentality. Before our embassy in Iran was seized and our people taken hostage, it was okay to call the Shah our buddy and admit him to the U. S. for medical treatment. But once things got tough, we wrote him off, as evidence at his funeral where our representation was, as former President Richard Nixon put it, Nor did Sadats hospitality shown to the late Shah of Iran win him a great deal of affection among many shameful and disgraceful. I never harbored any great admiration for Nixon, and our decision to support the Shah during his reign may not have been such a terrific idea. But I agree with our 37th President on this issue: for somebody we called our friend and ally, greater respect for the Shah by our government was in order and should have been given. Instead, we carried the despicable double standard. For whatever reason, it wasnt right. In what I believe is another sincere effort to advance the cause of world peace even further, Sadat last week proposed the construction h of a house of prayer at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt as a living symbol of the brotherhood of man, a lighthouse that will rekindle the spirit of coexistence and tolerance among naChristian-Islamic-Jewis- tions. Somehow, the terminology and metaphorical language used by Sadat to put his idea in perspective can, I feel, be utilized also to describe the man who has made the appeal. J V. Soccer Fields Green Sheet Review More Small Parks Urged 'South Pacific:' A Job Well Done by Tom Smith The MURRAY. im- curtain aginary didnt rise until around half an hour after the announced time, but the wait turned out to be well worth it at Murray park Monday evening. The occasion was the debut performance of the Murray Arts Councils presentation of the musical South and despite Pacific, the delay in the start of the show as well as a nocturnal chill that swept over the production's outdoor setting, the performance was a delightful one. Particularly so when considered in light of the fact that this week's stage effort marks a first for the Murray council. And based on Monday nights opening production, director formance. Cameron Court as Emile de Becque, Cindy Swan as Ensign Nellie Forbush, Robert Berry as Luther Billis, Helen Clark as Bloody Mary and George Garff as Lt. Joe Cable team to make the South Pacific script and the musical score of Rodgers and Hammerstein time awkward Nellie, Mrs. Clark as the Bloody Mary and Garff as the very human Lt. Cable complement Courts efforts tough-yet-tend- Eyeing Session MIDVALE. South Salt Lake County DUP board members will hold a luncheon meeting at 7640 So. State Monday atl p.m. Melba Ziser, president, will discuss lessons for the fall season. All DUP board members are being invited to attend. alive on stage. Court is especially impressive in his role as de Becque, the Frenchman whose turbulent relationship with Nellie highlights this classic World War II tale set in that area of world embraced by the title of the show. Court portrayed his character with a solid blend of strength and finesse, appropriately alternating his moods to fit the effect mandated by each of the scenes in which he appeared. V Bless e.d a'w LUh ? a er DUP Leaders come Sacos, his cast and those involved .in the various technical remarkably strong aspects of the show voice, he offered rendiSome Endeserve plaudits for a tions of chanted Evening and job well done. This Nearly Was Commanding efforts on the part of those in Mine that were parthe musicals leading ticularly memorable. roles comprise much of Berry as the gregarthe thrust behind the ious Billis, Mrs. Swan as success of the per the skittish and some Glenn Hi 90 90 90 v. j.95 95 87 -- -- musical and score enhance the South Pacific atmosphere in the productions park environment. A torch-wavin- scene g ing natives of that part of the globe Is especially THE WEATHER SUMMARY nights highlights. Lo Prec Hi 74 .03 Aug. 6 49 .14 Aug. 7 47 TR Aug. 8 44 0 Aug. 9 4) OAug. lO 43 TR Aug. 11 41 .20 Aug. 12 7.90 Lo Pre 47 0 44 0 44 0 44 TR 58 , 0 57 0 72 0 97 93 94 93 91 99 99 Years Moisture were some There 1980 15.75 FORECAST: Thursday and Friday partly cloudy with chance of afternoon thunder showers. Saturday and Sunday, fair and 80's ond dry. ffigh's in the low's in the 50s. rough spots in the production, such as with the sound system which didnt quite produce the desired decibels when performers happened to be aiming their lines and song verses in a certain direction. And through no fault of the performers, periodic ovations from nearby Ken Price field, where the now-conclud- ed American Legion tournament was Although action by the County Commission Monday concerning school finance will likely be rescinded, it has focused attention on an issue that many Salt HEED A BATTERY? COMPARE ANYWHERE. Tor tV. Boots, Hoovy Duty Equip moot, American A Foreign Cqr form Equipment, " Drive A Little Save A lot" PHONS INTERMOUNTAIN BATTERY 487-087- 4 a educators boards. feel needs correcting. At its session Mon- day, the County refused to approve mill levy increases in Granite, Jordan and Murray School Districts, although the increases were mandated by state law. Lame duck County Commissioners William Hutchinson and Bob Salter led the fight. However, legal experts have suggested that the Com-missio- which is to certify the tax levies that were set by the elected school $$$ GET AMERICA'S MOST BEAUTlFUl LAVJfJ IM HOW ss ffilD will give you a gorgeous, tough, durable Kentucky Bluegrass weeks, walk on it in 2 weeks with our amazing, proven Hydroseeding Process. Don't be taken by a one step process! ! 4 Growth Guaranteed BETTER THAN TURF! FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE CALL RESIDENTIAL superintendent, 268-181- 9 is about knowledgeable school finance law, and admits that he supported the move to call attention to the fact that Salt Lake County residents are paying a disproportionate amount to the state Uniform School Fund. Granite superintendent John Reed Call confirmed that Wednesday. There is no question that the state assessment program has been he stated. a failure, It was designed to cause patrons in all districts to pay an equal share. Call went on to say that while some counties are assessed at 20 percent of market value, as is Salt Lake, others are still paying less than 10 percent toward education. offered some lively entertainment with a to obtain public input on distinctively local touch serving as evidence that efa community-wid- e fort such as this one can work. The producers of the show, if they havent already, should co- desired improvements in the parks and recreation program in the city. Public comment is required on a grant application submitted by the city to the Utah Outdoor Recreation Agency, according to Ron foregoing whatever benefits might be achieved by waiting until darkness falls, in favor of getting the show under way on time. And just in case the temperature on the final Day, administrative assistant County nights dips as low as it did Monday, patrons should bring a sweater or jacket. The show will continue tonight (Thursday) through Saturday, with 8:30 slated as starting time each night. Chair seating for 1,200 is available for each performance in the park. Tickets are $3.50 and and $4.50 in advance reservations may be made by calling City Hall at Tickets will be held at the gate, or they may be picked up at City Hall, 5461 So. State, or Murray Music, 4914 So. State, for those prices. At the gate, patrons COMMERCIAL WE MEET OR BEAT ANY 2 STEP METHOD PRICING has been done. Hutchinson feels the time has come for action. And if the County Commissions action Monday did nothing else, it did call attention to the issue. Murray superintendent Glen Oldroyd said Tuesday that he was confident that the commission would be required to rescind its action and that there would be no adverse ef-fe- ct on Murrays budgeting program. without reservations will pay $1 extra. Pteuifet . . . with an eye for the little thtnqs Unique Express- ions, a shop featuring transfers, jackets, hats and sportswear as well as mono-grammin- g opened at services, has 4083 W. 5415 South. iron-o- Color-your-ow- to 974-550- newly-organize- Walter Ewell sug- gested that more small parks within range of neighborhoods are needed, a point supported by Bart Barker. Barker pointed out that the need for parks will become more acute in the future as the population of West Valley City and Magna He pointed increases. out that several large, high density housing developments are proposed for those two areas. City officials said they will take a close look at flood control basins that can be used during the summer as parks. In response to a.ques- - West Valley City, UT. 6 West Valley View Thurs., Aug. tion, Commissioners Sessions Scheduled HUNTER. A round- table for Scouting District 12 (Westview) will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Hunter sixth ward chapel, 5990 W. 3500 (SeePage 7, Col. 3) Commis- n transfers are also available at the Kearns business, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through prowler A new member of the Rotary Club in Murray, reports Dave Davidson, president, is Myron Jones, owner-managof Murray Glass Co. Jones officially entered the organization on Monday, said - Levy Hike Okayed SALT LAKE. In a split decision, the Salt Lake County Commission this week approved a 1.81 mill levy increase, money collected from which will be used to fund a variety of county services. The commission also voted to grant the countys 11 elected officials and more than 3,000 employes a cost-of-livi- increase of 3.5 percent for the final three months of the year. Commissioners William Dunn and William Hutchinson supported both pro- posals, while Commissioner Bob Salter cast dissenting votes on the two issues. For the owner of a $50,000 home in the unincorporated area of the county, the mill levy hike will mean an increase in total taxes paid from $218.60 to c0re S'"5?w a cafC 0u ne,.o it s3'.()3n0? pe,s $236.70. Many local government observers have viewed the tax increase for the unincorporated area as inevitable since the incorporation last month of West Valley City, which now takes in a sizeable chunk of sales tax revenue that previously belonged to the county. Each affiliate bank of First Security Corporation is a member of FDIC Each depositors account is insured to $100,000 CHAMPION PEST CONTROL 261-122- 0 COCKROACHES CENTIPEDES SPIDERS CL0THESM0TH BEDBUGS BEES FLEAS BEETLES TICKS RODENT CONTROL MILLIPEDES WASPS AND MOST OTHER PESTS Odor free chemicals available at your request for residential, commercial and industrial. Only environmentally safe chemicals used. Fast, dependable, courteous service. Monthly, quarterly applications and one time rates Reasonable you can afford. Special discount specials. rate to senior citizens. No mileage charge in the greater Salt Lake Valley. semi-monthl- y, FREE ESTIMATES 261-122- 0 14, 1980 Mackay said that parks in the city are still county property. sioners Renee Mackay and Jerry Wagstaff. City officials have set three performance tke aside time at each commission meeting for public comment. Further input may be made by calling Day, Casey ten Wolde, d president of the W'est Valley Soccer club, said more playing fields are needed because of the burgeoning growth of youth soccer programs. Elaine Powell agreed. We need parks with something to do in them. Not just big fields of grass. ad- ministrator said that educators have been pointing that issue out to legislators for several years, but as yet nothing 0? 100 Hutchinson, a former Granite District deputy The Granite GQ3 INSTALAWN lawn in only m pair commission exceeded its authority, 1427 So. 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah SAVE Lake-are- VALLEY. residents concerning park needs in the city. The recommendations were made Tuesday as part of the city commissions attempt 262-242- Concern Prompted Action taken WEST More small parks and more soccer fields were two of the suggestions made by West Valley held, were loud enough at times to make the dialogue difficult to hear if you happened to be seated a few rows back. But overall, the opening night performance nsider staged by those portray- The sailors in their Nothing Like A Dame scene offered one of the 1979 100 with convincing per- both in formances song and story lines - of their own. The sailors, island girls, nurses and other members of the supporting c,ast also contribute to the production with timely appearances that add to the intensity of the School Finance Issue SALT LAKE. - - |