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Show 1 THE NEIGHBOR Salt Lake City, Utah, Page Thursday, March 2 u Entered second class matte at the Post Office at 8alt Lake City, Utah under the act of March 9, 1878. Published every Thursday. Serving the Holladay, Cottonwood, and East Mill Creek communities of , South Salt Lake County. Office 2265 East 19, 194 4800 South, P. O. Box 17377, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84117. Phone 278-28- 66 Subscription Rate $3.00 per year Published by Great Wes- tern News, Inc., member of Utah State Press Assn. The Open Space Program And The Suburban Dream good case for the open space program appeared in the February 9, New York Times. A little strong, it doesnt apply entirely to our area - but the trends are there. - A In the United States this year, $23 billion worth of suburban houses will go up. In the 19 years since the war, the suburban development has sprawled across the country, to change the American landscape and the American way of life. The boom In suburbia has resulted from the romantic pursuit of dream and the real need for shelter. ' (The dream) was everymens home of his own in the country, aklnd of quasl-rur- al retreat Into peace and privacy. The real need was the wartime housing shortages that were never satisfied, and the Insatiable peacetime demand for homes as the war generation setUed down to family life. But somewhere along the way the- suburban dream turned Into the subdivision nightmare, the dreary look -alike developments, the slums of the future, the slurbs ....... Suburban life Is no longer a voyage of discovery or private exploration of the worlds wonders, natural and manmade. SBS The opposition is based on two ipaj'or points and several minor ones. First - we dont need them, we have the canyons. Second - we dont ' want or need federal handouts, or the controls of the Urban Renewal Commission. Other objection are: 1. The ten acre limit on the program (minimum space for a single park) would not allow us to buy four or five acre lots, the money would be taken up with the 10 acre lots. 2. Owners of land will hike the price up, be-- 1 cause of the federal government participation. No donations will be forthcoming. j Some of the objections are picking at straws, some of them need to be seriously considered. On this page we have printed a letter' from Mrs, Rosalyn Ostler which exemplifies the opposition pointofview. Mrs. Ostler expresses' a fear of Urban Renewal control, pointing out an article in the Marchissue, Readers Digest. The article discusses urban renewal - the reclamation of slum areas - This open space program is not urban renewal, even though it is under the Urban Renewal Agency. In some circles urban renewal has become kind of a dirty word, its very mention seems to cloud issues and send facts scurrying into the background. Ine question we should be asking is this -are the aims of this program what we want? Our answer must be an overwhelming Yes. Occasionally there must arise a conflict between the private and public interests of our society. To the greatest possible degree the private interest must prevail, but the judgement of (note, Mrs. Ostler) elected officials representing the public needs sometimes involves a duty to guard the non-proconnected activities and needs of the public when they conflict with those of private develop- Letters To The Editor Open Spsce Program TirstFamilies The canyons are not practical for children on a weekday. They must be driven to and from the canyons and they lack1 space. They are beautiful - but a drive up Mill Creek on a" Sunday afternoon is hardly what one could call getting away from it all. It sure beats crickets BBSS iifflT) nsffls pbpss ii "any tfiends of CornmTs sioners Jpnson, Brady, and Cannon or there 'staffs are looking for good gift suggestions for birthdays or Christmas we might suggest a nice se of Matched luggage, with We understand the Salt Lake City Department of Health has uncovered a new way to get of the pigeons, feed them corn soaked in whiskey. We assume the department is us- -, lng a mild blended Kentucky bourbon; scotch and rye are somewhat aquired tastes. We. see the possibilities of prob-ewith the State Liquor Commission here, Utah may .be the only state where the the pigeons have it over people, they dont have to fill out alU those forms to buy the stuff. Incidentally there are sections of the city where martinis ( very dry ) might be more effective. rid interchangable initials. OPINION PLEASE m dream. Farrer We had occasion to talk extensively only once with Dr. Kenneth Farrer - this was concerning the summer program, on which a story appears in this issue. It was evident, even fromihis one discussion that this is a man deeply sensitive to the needs of education. His work in the district concerning curriculum and instruction has been outstanding. His departure to California is a loss not easy to replace. We wish him well. Mrs. Howard Summerhays, board member, requested that Dr. Farrer report his recommendations to the board on some of their future action along the lines of instruction. Such a report would be of considerable value 'to the district. We would hope it is forthcoming and V. will be used. N, Is your chance on the editorial page! Let us ask the people of our area the question thatSOn your mind. If we say that the unplanned sprawl of subdivision, highway and shopping center is ok -unbridled by the desire of the private citizen for fresh air and space and a place to relax and get some exercise then we should renounce the open space program. But if we want these things, if we need the opportunity to get out, to give our children some place to play then, of park development is not going to do it. The aims of the open space program combined with the County Master Plan have some assurance that .we cab get them - on an orderly basis. A mention of the March Readers Digest article is- - .in order. It is by Representative John Dowdy of Texas. It is a grqss distortion of small bits of inof fact formation blown up out of proportion. Rep- Upbmv dmw You Think The Sale Of Firearms Do Should Be More Strictly Regulated? 7148 South 2985 East housewife Ted Hall 6371 Meadowcrest Road student I believe that if you can pass the NRA course on safety, you should be allowed to buy guns. I have 3 guns, and I hunt. Not Mrs. Brent H. Davis East 5840 South housewife and teacher believe 'if anyone wants a gun, they could get it. My husband has guns. He hunts. I go with him, but I dont hunt. Yes, definitely. Possession of firearms should be. There are too many accidents, like the accident that happened a couple of days ago. I think parents should be more careful. I own a rifle myself I was 14 years old. necessarily. I 1258 Yes, I do. I think some sort of legislation is in order. I think people should fil out some sort of questionaire. Ive. read quite a few articles on it. 1 dont think it is right the way any person can buy a gun. LeRoy Soderqulst East Vine Street school teacher 1681 resentative Dowdy states in the articlehat Charges of graft, favoritism, waste, arbi-- J trary-afi- d illegal use of power have risen to a roar. y. - ind Nothing has been proven, but according to Mr. Dowdys philosophy, "charges are sufficient. hi fact, the head of the General Accounting Office which investigates the books of the Urban Renewal Agency stated there has not been graft, favoritism, or waste to any degree in the Urban Renewal Program in testimony to the Rains committee of Congress on Nov. 19 of last year. Representative Dowdy states that In some cities...such as Los Angeles.. .city councils have rejected projects after vigorous civic protests. hi point of fact Los Apgeles. has rejected one Urban Renewal project, ic was not convenient for Mr. Dowdy to state the fact that they have accepted two - one is now in execution, one in planning. There are a number of other distortions in this article - the Urban Renewal program is not perfect, but to present , Us. fit ment. Such is the case here. be made by adding tennis courts, ball fields, and swimming pools to existing school Such a program playgrounds. Dear Editor would serve admirably and could be adapted to our locai The Director of the County ' and our ability to pay needs Recreation, Paul Rose, said In It would also alleviate main -the hearing on the Open tanance problems. Space plan, that the property could not be used for any other I also feel our elected officpurpose than for parks and ials fall their duty to those recreation, but the history of who put them In office when Urban Renewal under which they stretch a greedy hand tothis will operate, IF we accept ward Washington, expecting Federal Aid, does not bear this our debt - ridden Government uj5, and I suggest the reading to do for us what they will of the following articles from not do themselves. Here we the Readers Digests, entitled have just had a tax - cut, the The Fallacy of Urban RenPresident speaks of economy, ewal October 1962, page and this faction of our county Bulldozers ,Ali Your wants another handout. Utahns 114, Door September 1963, page are not beggars. This great 83, and the current March etate was founded and built Issue, page 51, The Mounting in a spirit of do - it - yourself Scandal of Urban Renewal. and pay-a- s - you - go. If we I would like to see an appeal love our children enough to made to the local Residents want recreational areas for who, under the plan presented, them, do we also love them will stand 70 of the cost, to enough to prevent adding furgo the other 30 and not give ther to the burden of national up their right to govern their debt they must live under all own affairs. The Federal Govtheir days? ernment already owns around Commissioner Brady, at 70 of the state of Utah. Lets least let the decision rest with not turn over any more for us who must pay for this their control. $2,000,000 program. The appeal made for a new Library and an Auditorium Sincerely, was fruitful, why couldnt land Mrs. Rosalyn Ostler for parks be purchased and set 7685 Dell Road aside for future development Salt Lake City 21, Utah as the need arises and as the funds can be made ayailable. We Heed Action The first families into this state did this, but we have not tamediately. followed their example. They didnt cry for help from the Dear Editor; Federal Government. Are we any less able than they were? I wish to express my feelMrs. Jack A. Garfield ings on Pederal Aid for Open Space Recreation 'Areas. I definitely think Salt Lake "Let The Decision County should take advantage of this program I rest With . I would like to take exception to Mrs.Ostlers and Mrs. Gentlemen: Robert's idea that the canyons a week About ago, a in our area are safe places to was held on public hearing We send our childreTrt-pTthe matter of federal aid to need playground areas within Salt Lake County for building walking distance from our parks. The Open Space Land homes. Areas that are open to Program. During the course everyone; . not just members of the opposing presentation, of certain religious groups! it was brought out conclusively Perhaps these people dont that this program1 is under the that the county plans' realize direction of the Urban Renewal to locate these parks adjacent Agency. County residents who to school grounds wherever are unacquainted with it should This puts the school possible. read the March Readers play areas to better use. Digest. We need action on this proIt soon became apparent that gram Immediately. The perour county officials had their of pre-teeand teencentage all minds made up that theOpen children is increasing so age Space Land Program Is going rapidly! through, no matter how we The federal .controls are feel about it. good ones in that they Insure the right of the majority to And many of us feel that an easily accessible it would be a great mistake. "enjoy to play. place Salt Lake County differs comfrom other areas pletely Slncerly, where the Open Space is Mrs. Nancy Llgnell to boon. a be Most thought Cottonwood Heights of our large cities are spreadCommittee ing jungles of concrete and asresSalt Lake phalt. County P. S. I like your outspoken idents have always enjoyed and paper very much! always will enjoy our nearby -- have to raise considerably more money than the federal government puts in - but it provides the help to make the program a significant one. The opposition states that we have sufficient recreation areas in the canyons. We Lose Dr. sources of beauty and they will and, recreation,not be eni'rosx'hed upon by office buildings and subdivisions. Further provision for our recreational needs could Canyons as Didnt Cry For Help. TnSTtJpposition maintains that we should build playgrounds to erve the purposes intended by the program around the schools. We would suggest to the opposition that they come to a school board meeting sometime and find out just how difficult it is to find ground just for the basic needs of the schools, let alone additional recreational facilities. The Open Space Program is hardly a handout - it will be expensive for us - and it will mean some skillful, able planning. But ilt must happen,- - and now. As the New York Times article points ouj; Concern with the total community is a heartening sign of sanity , order, rationality and realism in the American approach to the problem of urban expansion. There may still be hope for the suburban - . it as a dictatorial graft ridden monster as m this article is patently Untrue. It has done a substantial amount of good for thousands. But the main point isthf this is not an Urban Renewal program - there are federal stipulations, which say in effect, If you want the money, youve got to use it for parksand playgrounds, because thats the purpose of it. If we do want the parks - this is a good way ' to get help, with restrictions that are to our benefit, and that of future generations. The question of federal help and federal control is an objection that must be dealt with seriously. Its here, its a part of our life, 'and it has made the possibilities for enriching recreation in this country mucff greater than otherwise possible. This is hardly a something for nothing prografn - if we really want it we 7000 South greenhouse worker at county 3442 Allen H. B. Carter 1390 West 7800 South barber I think It should be more strict In the sence of registering a gun, but under no circum- stances should firearms be taken away from sportsmen usless a violation has been commltteed by the person using the firear.m registered to them. Altogether I have about 9 guns. Id be willing to register them, but theyd have a hard time taking them away from me. East hospital Mrs. James W. Davis 1359 East 5935 South housewife Yes. Well, I dont think there would be so many accidents. Children wouldnt be able t to them. There should be soma ' ordinance that they should be kept in a safe, place where children cant get at to-ge- therh. My husband doesnt hunt, although! my father has for many years. I think therere tdo many young kids going out hunting. I know in around,. where I live mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon -- - the sheriffs been up there many times chasing kids shooting their. 22s, Well, I generally go hunting deer in the fall with my boys. I have one boy whos 16; hes taken the course on handling firearms from the forest service, he i I think 7 East Meadowdowns Way salesman for food broker 184 4 it is. so, but its going to be difficult to enforce. We already have a small army in peoples houses. My brother has 36. He "collects them. I think they should eliminate magazine and mall sales. These kids can order anything by mail. They can at least stop some of it. I think its hard to eliminate totally. 2424 Sundown Avenue field supervisor for mosquito abatement district Ithlnkmlnors shouldnt be able to buy without their parents permission. As far as Im concerned, I think I should be able to buy any kind of gun at all. ON mall orders I dont know what they could do about that. I dont know how they could tell. Ive heard some people say it should be stopped. I think its all right if a fellows going to put it to good use. I have guns and hunt. I think -law - Mrs. M. Luce Wildcrest housewife . Yes,, because theyre dangerI think ous. yesterdays accident of a little girl shot Is reason I dont have a gun. 5351 1 do. I think that the peowho shouldnt have guns have too easy a time. The people who want them for a legal reason could get them and Yes, ple would take the touble to get them even though It would be more difficult for them to get them. Mrs'. Allen Willardsen 1371 East 7240 South housewife Yes, I really do. I just think theres too many around. My husband has 4 or 5. I definitely think they should be more strict. If they do sell them, they should have more regulations on them and teach youth how to handle them and teach other people how to store them properly. |