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Show Facts And Figures Tell Story Of Salt Lake Juvenile Delinquency Youth Running Wild? Not Exactly But Area Has Its Share Of Problems The Salt Lake Area is uUcjue In many ways and pro bably nowhere does the family play a greater part In but community activities in one area it rans no better but not much worse than any other community across the United States Call it what you will community upheaval, maladjusted youth, emotional conflict or just plain lack of training, Salt Lake hasayouth problem. Its easy to quote facts and figures, chart the ups and downs of juvenile crime but Finding the cause is another matter, says Lieutenant George Q. Nielsen, commander of the Salt Lake County Sheriff s juvenile unit) "I guess you could say every cse is different. There are too many baby itters in this world, says Salt Lake City youth bureau chief Captain Eugene C. Cederlof, struggling to explain the cause of adolescent crime within his precinct. Factj and figures do not the cause or provide easy answers. They do, Q pin-poi- nt however, outline the problem a stark profile of a condition which every year wastes a portion of the county's most important natural resource. Statistics reveal some surprising facts, spotlight conditions which will shock many. The charts and graphs clearly point out the course of future problems. parents, civic organiza- tions will perhaps look around, lend a hand when they learn: 1- .) Last month, June 1964, the Salt Lake County Sheriffs juvenile squad referred 44 cases of child neglect to juvenile court. 2.- ) Third district Juvenile Court, serving Salt Lake County, has shown a 600 percent Increase in juvenile cases Involving girls during the past 10 years. 3.- ) In June, 1964, Salt Lake County Deputies referred 206 cases to juvenile court as against 135 during the same period last year. During the same period this year, the city youth bureau referred 251 Of the countys crop of offenders, 65 were girls and" 5 3 were ts drop-ou- school from The predominant age 4). of juvenile offenders is 15, 16 and 17. But officials say theres a trend toward more youthful offenders. The curve is dropping with more and more cases involving 12, 13 and 14 year olds. 5.- ) Three-fortof all men in the Utah State Prison have Juvenile records. They couldnt be stopped before a pattern of law -- breaking devel- referred for court action by the county, 75 had previous contact with the countys juvenile department. Predominant problems latlons. Larceny cases cover multitude of offenses including burglary, shop-liftiand auto theft. There is a growing Incident of sex offenses. Scanning their records, juvenile authorities are particularly concerned with children whose records show multiple offenses. These are the ones who future is grim unless proper disposition of their cases leads to rehabii litation. Behind the wall of bare statistics is the very hum an story of juveniles who have come in conflict with the law. Startling -- - sometimes amusare ing, often the individual cases contained in county and city juvenile police files. Sitting across the desk from Captain Cederlof is a 15 year old, attractive, sandy-haire- d girl. Hes explaining to her the consequences of her recent escapade into shoplifting. The girl claims it is the first time she has ever done it missing, maybe, the point that Just once is enough. At the same time, the Cap In- volve unmanagable children Including runawaysfollowed by larceny and vehicle vlo- - Sty Juvenile dellquency knows no economic barrier. The constantly shifting profile of adolescent crime illustrates that the wayward youth is not the exclusive families. concern of E very neighborhood's its trouble spots and share of youngsters headed for trouble. The only difference, families are more officials say, is that upper-incosurprised when confronted with evidence of misconduct and sometimes less cooperative. by their offspring a problem fn the Salt Lake Is delinquency-reallarea? What are the major offenses and what is being done about it? During the next three weeks, the Rocky Mountain of delinquency in Review will carry a study our neighborhoods. one thing Some of the news is good, sorivf is bad is certain, residents can not lean back and depend on police and court officials to effect a cure. Citizens look around and help. must wake-uThis week, the outline of the problem will be covered -- - cold facts, statistics, case histories. Police facilities, methods and personnel will be covered next week. The final article will study juvenile courts and the success of preventive measures. low-inco- oped. 6.- ) It is estimated that only percent of juvenile offenders are mentally disturbed although this is a matter of degree. Many repeaters are considered to have emotional conflicts. Second district Juvenile Court, serving Salt Lake City, spent $12,623 during 1962 for psychiatric and psychological evaluations and v treatment. 7.- ) On the brighter side, its estimated that only about 25 percent of youngsters having cdijjact with Juvenile officers could be termed multiple offenders. However, of the June 64, total of 206 11 tells isnt ng Waste Of Our Most Important Three Part Resource: hs tains a heart-renderi- p, long years of experience him that her story just true. He knows that no some that come Inhere look, and act unbelievably. I n county juvenile units files is the case of the 15 year old master crlmlnaL With dreams of glory, this youth had studied modern police methods, poured over books on criminology. He 'planned jobs carefully and when he was caught, fished for compliments while being questioned by officers. His apprehension drew several other boys into the fire. AncTllntll caught, his plans Included starting a juvenile burglary school. High ambition and lntelle-genthat hopefully can be directed Into other channels. iiyThe records also carry many stories similar to the V girl whose behaviour had become unmanagable. She was 1 truant, ungovernable. Again, 1 counseling helped resolve her emotlohal conflicts, cured her f im agined hatred of her mother z and the department doesnt ex- - 1 pecf to hear from her again. Discouraging are notes in the files like this: parents 1 smell girl ever starts shoplifting with a $60 take. He senses that she started when or perhaps she was 12 with candy bars younger and magazines, one at a time. The girl exits crying. She was a little cocky at first, but later admitted that this wasnt her first offense. Later -- - but not too much later shell return to police headquarters with her parents for counseling. Because of the size of the girls theft, over $50 which makes it a felony, she will have to be referred to Second DllctyJuvenile Court. There sneMN probably receive further counseling, then either be released or given some mild forfn of punishment. Captain Cederlof, a good Judge of youngsters, thinks this will be her last offense. On the other harihy. if her urge to shoplift isnt stopped, punishment will be more severe next time shes caught. This girl is a respectable looking person, he observes, young ng ce (Continued on Page 2) The Week In Review Strike, NEA Surprise, Demo Confab Top Week Astrlke against Utahs largest employer, a Democratic convention in Salt Lake which produced no surprises and a teachers conclave in Seattle which surprised Utahns some were the major items of Interest in Salt Lake this week. Steelworkers walked off the job Wednesday morning after their contracts expired at midnight, forcing a shutdown of Kennecott Coppers mining, smelting and refining operations. As of Wednesday afternoon tilks were still underway but federal Mediator Dan Ed- "ards noted there was a long executive secretary, said he hadnt seen it. The letter Vs to go. termed the sanctions "unCrossed Signals? called for. The UE A in the meantime campaigned for one The National Education Asof its leaders, Moroni L. Jensociation met in Seattle and sen for election to the national devoted much time and attenboard of directors. tion to Utah this past week. Routine Demo Meet To the surprise of many the NEA didnt like the two day The Democrats met in Salt recess in May either. Who Lake Saturday and went hasnt been talking to whom? through the paces with few The NEA had a letter from unexpected moves. Calvin Salt Lakes, Chamber of ComRampton and Ernest Dean merce. William Carr, NEA will be offeed to the people at the August 11 primaries. (Continued on Page 3) Weekly Formerly The Neighbor Volume IX, Number 27 5 Stillllitters Governor William Scranton charged into Salt LaSbyes-terda- y morning, launching a whirl-win- d courtship of Utahs national nominating convention delegates. If he didnt expect much, he wasnt disappointed. . .but the GO project wasnt a total loss. Goldwater fans can say their line held firm while Scranton supporters can boast proand the conflicting claims can both be right a coup or was he rejected? A little bit of both. Although he got no fat promises, he did nudge ahead a gress $aslt little. A fast Rocky Mountain Review delegate survey immediately after Scrantons hour- - WASHINGTON, 7 Alice in Wonderland Stake LDS P. M., Holladay (Continued on Page 3) state officials leaders revealed that most Utah delegates still feel all that glitters is indeed Gold-wat-- - at least on the first ballot. Voting members of the delegation didnt budge a bit. But a ray of hope glowed for Scranton should they get the chance to vote more than once. The delegate - by - delegate query showed that Scranton er RALPH UTAH TEACHERS Democrats from every section of Utah packed the Terrace GATHER last Saturday, June 27, for the party's state convention. The sessions were short on surprises but enthusiasm was at a high pitch as Ernest Dean and Calvin Rampton campaigned PARTY FAITHFUL for a free ride through office in the new zon- will be Henry ing Moyle, Jr. Two secretaries will complete the staff. McClure predicts the new department will be functioning properly in two to three months. The new department was McCLURE zoning-ordinanc- the new enforce- Heading ment and administrative agency will be zoning administrator Ralph McClure, present county associate planner. Eight staff members will include: Jerold H. Barnes, who will be assistant administrator. Chief zoning inspector will be Ernest-Cowdel- l leading a crew of three Inspectors: Ray Kingston, Blaine Lindgren and William Erdmann. Representing the county atset-u- for business July 16. If the promise of close scrutiny does not deter violators, the countys newly Inaugurated program to put teeth in should end the day when violators could flaunt Puzzled brows of D.C., July 1 could be smoothed if the plan of and 14 other ConSherman Lloyd the law with relative ease. torneys (Continued on Page 2) Representative is successful gressmen In a last ditch fight to escape the consequences of a Supreme Court order to reapportion state legislatures, the group is sponsoring a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to guarantee a state the right to apportion one of its houses on a basis other than population. I believe this decision is in excess of judicial authority, Congressman Lloyd said in discussing the resolution aimed at knocking down the recent Sun, preme Court decision which calls for one-vo- te a of state in houses both principle on Page 2) LETTER TO On Page 4 long, clbsed confab with party Solution To Reapportionment Friday, July 3 Editorial Zoning offenders are expected to dive for cover when Salt Lake County s new zoning department officially opens Amend Constitution? Certain 8 Thursday, July 2, 1964 Date Set For New Agency To Enforce Zoning Laws First Ballot On Introduction to Elements of Performing Arts Concert--8:1- 5 P.M., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah; featuring Pauline Koner, dancer and choreographer. An 29,250 Homes In Salt Lake Delegates Dont Thursday, July 2 A Weekly Serving Maybe On Second Ballot , Bill!9 Calendar Salt Lake Bees vs Denver--P.M., Derks Field. A es p created routine to speed-u- p zoning and facilitate enforcement of zoning ordinances. Under the new plan, ap- proval must be secured from the zoning department before (Continued on Page 3) 9 V ? one-ma- X' ed the primary. ' L 1 A V I J A VitiI 1 1 ? x'i f- n o V . . r. n ... -- W rr2. ARTISTS TURNED JURORS Picking winners inthe first annual Cottonwood Mall - Rocky Mountain Review all juried art Show will be left to right, George Fox and Don Olsen, The third judge, Beverly Mastrim, both top area artists. was not present for the photo. The show Is offering a total of $300 in prize money to artists who best portray past or Nothings Changed, Scranton Makes Fast Pitch For Support HE CAME BUT DID NOT CONQUER William Scranton walked into the .lions den during a whirlwind visit to Salt Lake. Above, he exchanges spirited conversation with backers, Interested public and newsmen during a Hotel Utah press conference. He left immediately for an hour-lon- g session with GOP national convention delegates but ev- yes-erd- ay in collecting extra first ballot strength. Left, Mrs. Scranton watches ldently aced-o- ut ' proceedings with Mrs. O. Webster Adams. Scranton flew out of Salt Lake airport at noon. The skies cleared with the promise of Elsenhower support at the convention. V I . present events, scenes or people of Utah. All entries will be dismayed from July 9 through July 23 at Cottonwood MalL |