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Show r.Snerccr, mivnrsal Klcrofiia 242 Pieipmt Avenue Lafcr Sit City, 01 Utah cWyfc.-'- CIRCULATION 278 2860 - If fM foil to tKMT copy of Ik rW NEWS. ADVERTISING 278 2866 ky ACTION ADS 278 4142 AM. Fniay Yoi. 10 No 29 The Weekly Newspaper Little Homer Commission l.. million each as just ear Hue to management Serving Sugar House, East Mill Creek, Holladay. Cottonwood I Cottonwood oil. Ilerex Yesterday afternoon at 12:40 Joe announcer - or disc Jockey - on KSXX radio went on the air announcing that dancing would resume in Sugar House Park. Red-bur- Cheap? er According to the latest Little Hoover Commission report, released Tuesday, August 10, Utah is spending $1.5 million annually to communicate between departments and with the public. If that doesnt sound like a lot of palaver, the report estimates that die states phone bill will wallop taxpayers for to $3 million annually within five years if the same rate of expenditure is maintained. The commission investigating the organisation and efficiency of state government hits sharply at what it terms a over the years. management void Planning, design and control of a statewide system of communications has not been assigned to a single, responsible state office. It offered recommendations which, if could save taxpayers implemented, $100,000 s year immediately. Hie complet text of the latest Little Hoover Commlssionreport: This report Is devoted to a summary analysis of the state government's present system of telephone communications. Included the commissions essential findings and points out improvement opportunities that are available to state It government. lations and interviewing heavy users of the system, the commission has arrived at the following major conclusions 1.- ) The state governments telephone system has grown largely In an unplannot asto ned manner, due principally signing organizational responsibility for the systems orderly development. 2.- ) The Wide Area Telephone System (WATS), although useful In many respects , has led to the devlopment of poor telephone habits on the part of some state employees. 3 ) The telephone system has grown so fast and Is so complex that, today, the government does not know precisely the amount and extent of equipment and services that are now being used. Additionally, because of the systems scattered nature and diverse arrangement, a complete record of all costs Is not now available. 4.) A sound communications system that Is effectively controlled is an essential support to good organization. Since the commissions principal task is to recommend an effective plan of organisation for state government, the present system of communications requires Immediate and Intensive attention. In this connection, the commission notes the high level of cooperation re- -, ceived by the telephone company and the company's clear desire to help the state government achieve the best cations system available today. possi-jM.omm- PERSPECTIVE The state of Utah currently Is spending $1,500,000 annually on its total system of communications. These costs are increasing at the rate of 16 percent per year. Thus, in five years. If the same rate of expenditure Is maintained, annual total communications costs will Increase to over $3,000,000. From an organization standpoint, the responsibility to date for planning, designing and controlling a state-wisystem of communications has not been assigned to s single, responsible state office. Therefore, the communications problem has developed as a result of a management void over the years. Thus, the growth of the states system of communications, coupled with a distinct organizational problem, prompts this de report. RECOMMENDATIONS In order to come to gripe with this complex communications system, the commission recommends several steps that should be taken now. .These recommendations have been thoroughly discussed with the telephone company and general agreement has been reached In terms of a possible program for Implementation. 1) Assign Organizational Responsibility for Planning, Developing, and Controlling the State's Communications System Assignment of communications reresponsibility is an essential first step in establishing a point of control and coordination in state government. This action will provide a central clearing house communications for plans, and cost data. It programs, CONCLUSIONS After spot-checki- ng reviewing the avilable facts, several major instal- - CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Two Informed This wild Mustang came to rest at the bottom of a steep PUT TO PASTURE embankment Sunday after racing up and down Big Cottonwood Cknyon with a herd of other Mustangs. Miraculously, no one was injured as the car spun around on the highway before oncoming traffic, righted itself, then proceeded down the canyon several miles where It again spun out at a high speed and went over the side. Flying Bricks, Wild Driving Jolt County We don't want anyone to get in trouble, was the Ironic comment of a teenage boy Sunday who' attempted to block photographer following an accident In Big Cottonwood Canyon. The photographers retort, Buddy, ou should have thought of that a few ours ago, could well apply to a number of teens who. In their vain search for fun, have made the word teenager synonymous with juvenile delinquent. The average teen, who Is a tribute to his community, can thank groups like those on the rampage this past weekend for the reputation they must constantly battle. In separate Incidents Saturday and Sunday, lives were threatened and serious property damage resulted from teenagers out looking for kicks. Early Saturday morning, between 2 and 3 A M about 30 incidents were reported In southeast Salt Lake involving rocks that were propelled through windows. One resident reported that a large piece of brick crashed through his three-inc- h plate glass window with such force that it Imbedded in a wll on the opposite side of the 25 foot living room at the same level it entered the window. The brick lodged in the wall right next to the head of a sleeping Infant in the next room and, according to investigators, if the wall had not been as well constructed as it was, the child would have been killed. The force of the flying brick was so thrown, the resident said Other homes in the wake of the vandals path also suffered living rooms filled with shattered glass, pictures knocked off of walls from the impact. Also Sunday, a small American car spun out of control in Big Cottonwood Canyon, went over a steep embankment and finally came to rest near the creek. Witnesses said the car was part of a procession of identical cars that were speeding down the canyon, caravan style, driven by teenagers. One couple who passed the procession going the opposite CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Realtors: Fed Abuse Is Danger Poinls-Of-Vie- w Salt Lake City balloting on the urban renewal question August 12 Is of importance to every resident although only city voters will decide the question. For this reason, the heated public debate over a federally -- sponsored urban renewal program versus free enterprise to clean-u- p depreciating areas has spilled into every section of the county. Misconceptions, falsehoods and rumor have marked some discussions. In the accompanying articles, two responsible citizens present their particular points-of-vie- w well-inform- ed by M WALKER WALLACE by ALLEN E. BROCKBANK President, Downtown Planning Association Realtor Developer The CONTINUED ON PAG 6 brokers of the Salt Lake Peal Estate Board met at the board office Tuesday, August 3, to discuss the proposition of Urban Renewal After considerable debate and thorough discussion, the board voted 43 to 6 against the endorsement of urban renewal The reasons given for the vote were as follows: 1 ) We all favor clearing up of slum conditions! This is possible by adequate enforcement of exis'ing codes and laws, and not dependant upon Urban Renewal 2) We are commited to the civic auditorium project and have provided adequate funds through a bond issue, and advantageous leasing of some land. 3 ) We don't ned to abdicate any of our local control to federal government merely to raise federal funds beyond the funds previously designated by voters The Salt Lake City Commission has called a special election on August 17, to vote on Urban Renewal Consequently, it Is Important for us to know something about this program. It Is What is Urban Renewal?' basically a kit of tools' making possible a partnership among local governments, private enterprise, citizens, and the Federal Government in mounting an offensive against urban blight and decay of the central city. Urban Penewal is primarily a local program, contrary to what opponents would like us to think It is a concerted effort by a community, through its public and private resources, to prevent and correct urban blight and decay, and to set in motion long range, planned redevelopment. It has three mam elements: (1) Slum prevention through neighborhood conservation and code enforcement (2) Rehabilitation of structures and conservation of neighborhoods. (3) Clearance and redevelopment of structures and neighborhoods. Urban renewal projects are planned and carried out by a local public agency, which, depending on State law, may be as adequate for prcject 4 ) This project and resultant slum will occur irrespective of urban renewal 5 ) Proposed urban renewal authorizations are d.rected primarily to redevelopment of commercial areas of our community and not to replacement of residential slums This approach is contrary to all onginaUyprposedmoti-vation- s for art an renewal. clearance M. U.lkrr U.ll cc Might. . if a fight ... Park superintendent Warren White if he was assured said alright there would be sufficient supervision and that an adequate number of adults would be on hand to supervise eight seemed to be a reasonable number. Mrs. Penman explained that teenagers really don't want supervision, but that her position represented a compromise that could be acceptable to all. Mr. Crellin, the city's assistant attorney explained mysteriously that he was not anti -- teenager, and that teenagers called supervised dances square. The meeting ended on a hopeful note, if not an enthusiastic one. Tlie official attitude could best be described as cautious. In all likelihood, dances will resume with the conditions that they break up by 10.30; are kept to twice a week, on only one of the park's three partitions; that no beer be allowed; that the volume be turned down; that the county recreation department provides names .... ng Urban Renewal: Yes Or No? Kit Of Tools, Civic Leader Defines Plan County recreation director Paul Rose said they would supervise . . . if a set of rules and regulations were drawn up that satisfied him. n, Hundreds, or perhaps thousands of young people in Salt Lake cheered and said Lets mash. Those who do not understand the definition of mash in the word this context need not worry is untranslatable and besides will be passe within six months. Mr. Redburns premature announcement of a not quite accomplished fact might be understood on the grounds of his own diligence In working toward this cause, and the severe competition of radio as a news medium in Salt Lake. Following the announcement the station played a record of the comedian Woody Allen explaining how he came close to killing a moose near New York City. As of this writing it is too early t f tell if Mr. Redburns might help kill danclnv in Sugar House park, but Its a possibility -- since as of Wednesday morning, the long sought gain of thousands of Salt Lake teenagers was far from reality. Utah! Talks not cheap. At least not the between various state telephone chit-ch- at communiagencies via a helter-skeltcations system which simply grew but was never planned. 101 August 12. 1965 Heights Will Teens Frolic In Park? talking costs I tah complete text of sccoml report: Following is TWonAoy tykl, pi mm call ao4 a popor will ba total ta yoor kon ky 10 llcn K. Krorkbenk cral uVue. . . fcr fed-gain- st CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 The breathless announcement followed an Informal meeting In the county commission chambers in which some interested and a few disinlterested parties agreed on some general principles. Mrs. David Penman, 435 Wilson Ave., a private citizen had come up with some proposals, primarily aimed at the Sugar House Park Authority, but with an eye to the city commission and its assistant attorney, Jack Crellin. Mrs. Penman asked that the teenagers be allowed two nights a week for dancing,-tha- t the activity be under the supervision of the county recreation department. She stipulated some more restrictions which she and Mr. Redburn would draw up and present to those concerned -being the park authority, the city commission, the city police and the recreaand Incidentally the tion department city attorneys office. Gas Price Zig-Zag- s Last week a gas war raged In Salt Lake. This week a smaller skirmish stirred up the halls of the building. Craig Vincent, attorney for Wiles Oil Co. appeared before the Salt Lake County Commission Wednesday protesting that his client had been bypassed in the county's recent attempts to economise. City-Coun- ty City Commissioner Joe L. Christensen If the city attorney, maybe could come up with an ordinance acceptable to the commission. Mr. Crellin said he could. .... said According to Mr. Vincent, Wiles hid sold ras to the sheriffs department at 18.9 cents per gallon since April. During April the county sought bids for ethyl gasoline from various distributors. The low bid was for 22.9 cents per gallon. Wiles would tike to have another crack at It, particularly since be wasnt given an opportunity to bid the first Eight Year Park Dream Nears Okay After eight years of steady effort, several Cottonwood Heights civic groups are close to realizing their dream of a park in their neighborhood. park plans come up for a final okay at a meeting set for Monday, August 16, 8 P.M , In Cottonwood Heights Elementary School auditorium, 2451 East 7600 South, according to Mrs. BoydW. Lig-ne- ll, publicity director oftheCconwood Heights Coordinating Committee. The meeting is being sponsored by the Cottonwood Heights Community Council and the coordinating committee. County commissioner William G. Larson will represent the county recreation department and Clyde Buxton will speak for the Jordan School District which has already approved tentative plans. Residents will be asked to okay the recreation proposal which Include space for a swimming pool, baseball diamonds, picnic bowery and tennis courts. According to Paul Bywater, council members and Lions Club representative, approval by residents will culminate eights years of effort. He said the Lions Club ortyinated the Mea about eight years ago After plugging along for six years, it invited other civic groups, churches and PTAs to join forces. The combined group formed a coordinating committee early in 1963, Two years later, the recreation hoard was persuaded to purchase 10 acres of land and the Jordan School District bought five acres for park purposes when it acquired land for the new Butler - e, ALL DRESSED CP and Teddy daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ted M Newsome, 2009 Waldo Drive, definitely had someplace to go She reigned New-som- as Princess during last weekend's Holla-da- y Eve celebration Theres more pictures inside High School, 7400 South 2700 East County and school board property has been combined to form the park site. Junior More Action Than Ever, Promises Review Want Ads 6 More action than ever, is the promise of Peview Action Want Ads Starting this week, your want ad in the Rocky Mountain Review will reach nearly twice as many people, promises double the results. 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