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Show Review Editorials Pf' July 1, 1965 Dont Bar-li-Picni- Black-Ou- t It was a rather unique experience, to say the least, to watch several Salt of inLake news outlets agree Tuesday afternoon to a general black-oformation on grand jury proceedings. Unless you are rather selective in your reading and viewing during the next few weeks, youll learn little about whats going on in Judge Aldon J. Andersons courtroom. So there will be no misunderstanding, let us explain why the Rocky MounUnited Press International and Associtain Review along with KCPX-Tdid not join the pledge to smother identity of witnesses or ated Press any other advance details of grand jury activities as Suggested by the presiding Judge. Speaking for the Review, we agree that the grand jury must not be hampered in any way from benefiting the community by clearing the air and indicting, Witnesses must have free access to jury chambers, should if necessary. not need fear embarassing publicity if they testify. Since every public of the county, at least official is likely to be called at one time or be as never should this interpreted guilt. another, Its easy to speculate what will happen. Some predictions could be reasonably accurate. However, nobody knows for sure the nature of information turned over by the countys investigating team or what other tangents the Jury will pursue. Witnesses of major importance may be called. Who can tell what twists and turns the query might take? Therefore, The Review is not willing to make a pledge it might not be able to keep in good conscience. We believe this is why other responsible news media also refused to enter the agreement. Between ourselves and our readers, well observe legal and ethical rules of good conduct in regards to grand jury proceedings. But the public has a right to know and if a major development of this nature crops up, we'll print it. ut V, 2953 East 33rd South 1) issue of 17 June 1965 featured an editorial about the Your comments outlook regarding state taxation. dreary are appropriate to our county situation also You stated that taxpayers have the right to ask questions, and receive answers. Regarding state building, taxpayers were cautioned against allowing unnecessary building to satisfy - "a buereaucratic urge for plushness. In a front page article of the same issue, in which was related the contest between two elementary schools for the name of "Twin Peaks", it was stated that one of the schools Isnt that a little plusy? It seems that a will be carpeted! good wood floor would be cheaper to install and maintain! Asa taxpayer, I wish to use your paper to ask: What is next? Carpeted high schools and junior high schools? How about And student parking lots of pastel macawalnut paneling? dam? ating properly The grand jury may investigate public offenses which are committed or could be tried within Salt Lake County. This would include activities of state departments, since located within the they are boundaries of the county, and the legislature as well as municipal and county governmental activities. The group is obligated to investigate prisons. Basically, he said, a grand jury 1:; a group of citnens V who will for violations or malfeasance of office. The judge outlined the legal restrictions designed to maintain the cloak of secrecy within which the body operates. No indictment can be discussed before it is returned, no grand juror or witness can talk about what occurs during the session or indicate the vote of Jurors. Jurors vote in absolute secrecy. There is no legal prohibition from contacting witnesses before they appear to probe the nature of testimony, although Judge Anderson said .this was definitely discourThe court Bailiff, he aged. said, would be instructed to not permit reporters within the environs of the courtroom entrance to "button-hol- e or The photograph witnesses. exact boundaries of the area could not be defined. Indictments, if any result from the query, are returned as the investigation proceeds. The jury, however, is not obligated at the end of its session to issue a report of its activities or explanation of what occured. J. Trip A Success? Sales managers are often a gloomy breed. When salesmen return to the office after a hard day of calls, full of enthusiasm from the Interest theyve created in the company's product and report a successful day - the sales manager's standard retort is "Wheres the order?" If some Utahn's respond in like manner to the 50 man entourage to Los Angeles Monday, its not because the effort isn't appreciated and laudible, but I ause of a possibly premature headline touting "success". when the bricks and mortar are Success will be determined later Pro-Utwill come if It only placed. plunges very deeply into specifics -probing into what specific assets exist in Utah for very specific Industries -g and then selected companies within those industries. But for openers the Los Angeles jaunt beats sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. The most commendable part is that a. the businessmen who went dug into their own pockets to pay for the trip - and are willing to do so again. People have to care a good deal about their home state to expend that kind of time and money. The rest of us say thanks. ah hard-sellin- C. OLE comita wilt ttavcl Photographs of race cars to zebras anything-fro- at cAitcctutc -- UrniCU t WHITE COLOR - BLACK or appointment only For further information rail: DAVE Bl'RNETT Dav Nite-b- v CR 1 Dear Sin On behalf of Holladay Elementary PTA and school, 1 want to thank you for the very good publicity support you've given us this year. It was Invaluable with the PKU project. foldug Ilnijfhim Jdecorator colors PANEL DOORS MRS. R. K. CLARK President Holladay Elementary School eight Enjoyed Campaign ',?' it vlN pl o 4, nut J Blio Dear Sir, I have found your paper most informative and enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed it during the last political campaign. Your recent article on the school bond issue and your ideas on the semester system were most enlightening and certainly convincing. I hope you will continue to keep the residents of this area informed on many controversial issues. MRS. HOWARDS. X HERBERT (4065 So.) L(( Severn Drive Salt Lake City, Utah off-lim- its Suicide Center Someday Thank you very much for your excellent article about the Suicide Prevention Center. To be sure, we appreciate any support we receive. In addition, however, L want to give you special thanks for what I felt was an article which stated so poignantly the present situation of the Suicide Prevention Center. There is no doubt in my mind that Salt Lake will eventualservices of a Suicide Prevention ly have the Center. There remains a hard core of interested people who are continuing their work on this project. I will let you know of any further developments as they arise. ng Robert A. Lippold, M. A. Clinical Psychologist Utah Psychological Center Now you can have those padded doors beautifully contoured and covered with long lasting carefree Vinyl that will offer years of decoration pleasure and trouble free service. REVIEW Let Keep Hospital Easy, quick installation and hardware included. AKtON Published by Orest Western News, Inc., 2265 East 4H00 South, P.O. Box 17377, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117, Phone Member of Utah State Press Association. MANAGING EDITOR JOHN B. LUNSFORD Entered as second class matter at the po- -t office at Salt Lake Civ, Utah, under the 1871. Pubact of March lished every Thursday SUBSCRIPTION RATE OUTSIDE CARRIER DELIVERY - 15 ftp per year AREA - have had a great deal of pleasure reading the Rocky Mountain Review, especially the special "inside" news we otherwise would not get. We are happy you are interested In the county hospital site. It can fill the bill for so many things. Your "Why Rent? editorial in the June 10 issue is a very fine thought. Also, the hospital grounds could provide a much needed park in that district. What could be nicer than a place for oldsters who cant go too far and little ones, who shouldnt? Let' s keep the hospital VITA JONES LUMtn I Draw The Line The trouble with Phil's bad checks is they are bouncing into the Governor's lap. Relative to your editorial in the June 24 Issue The Inequities of Ousting Jones you may be right, and you probably know about Mr. Jones' performance in office. He may be a perfectly capable public servant, but 1 believe this is beside the point. Performance isn't enough. The public also deserves men of high character and Integrity in public office. We've seen evidence of a lack of these qualities in our elected officials during the past few months. I think it's high time we stood up in protest. The failure to pay federal income taxes - which most people would never even dream of doing - indicates the great possibility to me of a lack of the highest qualities of integrity. Where do we draw the line? Press Asked, Who Told! (Continued From Page 71 PTA Sends Thanks When it rains, it pours. For years the county had no flood control program now it has at all e HU Your life-savi- Hello-Goodby- c Parking Lots Of Pastel Macadam? tfilkjge 33akert when district judges feel there in is a general break-dow- n normal law enforcement procedures or when there is widespread concern that functions of government are not oper- Grand Jury 9 Holiday Supplies at Tell (Continued From Page We Decline LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CO. IM A JINSIN NTtftlOIS ftAKIAt I ! INI Uikt Wit 4i rrn rtf KITCHUM m Mai MANDlIV LUMMB CO. W lk CNy wm RUHOINO CtNTIR sueeir co. Pf AMX lUMtil A HARDWARt, INC I ta- - t U mt lake (Ny. IMfll IftrWAT OINIkAl lUUMIS all parts soeetv WH imfce Crtf RUILDtRS MUIHOUANOS I ON Ml A HAROWARI CO. im MijAUwJ tek taki 1t SOUTMIAST ROltDfR CO. WM CmDEREILH COLORING CONTEST Be One Of The 40 LUCKY WINNERS NAN C. ROSENBLATT EDITORS NOTE: While we admire Mrs. Rosenblatt's demands of integrity among public officials, we are curious to know if she also expects such qualities among average people? Her husband, for example? 1) by all taxing units of the county. Below are comparative prices paid for some items by the county, by Salt Lake City, by a private industry not named by the association These are all figures provided by the association in their bulletin. In addition, where available, are the prices the county claims they have actually paid for these items from specific purchase orders during 1964. REALLY relax this summer SPRINKLER SYSTEMS CONNECT AS EASY AS A GARDEN -- NOW- HOSE!! New, New iMHinnwwnniwnuHii fPERFOHUNCE2 CUAJLAKTEED .UjusfabPe Underground Sprinkler It's FREE r So Easy && For Complete Information U RITE TODt! 1 WUftJKT TwTmo I YOU JAND0JL RAIN-JE- T Salt lot I NAME ADDRESS. I CITY , IF YOU PE UNDER 13. 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