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Show Washington Review Editorials Png 4 It many to hear and retel, but it just isn't so in a great many respect This is a liberal Congress, and the President, once a Where Does The stories-in-teresti- is-l;- ke rather birk efcsr setacH The U.N. hasnt fared too well, but probably would have been a troika - which as you may recall is a three man committee, adopted from the old Russian carriage drawn by ?VZOPRTV OWNERS peCEtUSAID FROM three horses. Were not certain what the best form of government for Salt Lake County might be. Weve heard a committee is going to be formed to study that very question. he was President. It says The buck stops here." Trouble with the Salt Lake County Commission is that the buck is passed around faster than a basketball at Ute Stadium. It has nothing to do with the ability of the individual commissioners. ..its the system. The confusion inherent in divided responsibility just doesn't fit the county's current needs. The end result is a dearth of management. only is three a crowd but so is two. In this case not For A Clear Policy : On Tax Exemption nationally known businessman rethe government cently declared controls the prices and services in perhaps half of the American economy." What he was saying, in other words, was that taxation and other controls have reached the point where the free market system is becoming more and more socialised Not that he was not talking about was talking the manufacturing process--h- e He saw a about the loss of profits. the necessity for serious problem business to check and to prevent this decay in our free enterprise system. The above statement confronts us with some interesting questions which we should not shy away from. For example: How doew management preserve its own freedom of decision in business? How do you prevent interference of government in the management of private business? Who can we charge with the greater A . ' anyones total satisfaction. TheSalt Lake County assesor has asked for some guidelines from the county attorney. We doubt that he will receive any dazzling ray of light, suddenly clarifying everything. As the County financial situation becomes critical it is imperative to insure that every legitimate taxable piece of Yet the public policy that permits property is assesed. religious and charitable properties to go free of tax is fundamental to our society and well worth retaining The problem is the vagueness of the present statute. Governments, churches, charities and taxpayers would be muchbetter off if the situation were clarified. ..not to the extreme where precise and exact details were legislated, but to the point where definitions were clear and uniformly understood The special session of the legislature coming up in early The question of 1966 is supposedly to ponder finances well be approprimieht clarification of property tax exemptions ate to this session Much Luck, Fellows , Youll Need Some An awesome responsibility lies before the new flood control committee. They must sift through a mountain of data and conflic ting opinion to arrive at a sensible flood control plan for this vallev When technicians disagree on a highly complex subject such as flood control, the average guy has little chance. Yet it is the citizen, divorced from political interest, that must finally make a decision, or rather a senes of decisions. committee ?ets going in full swing, and takes th to carefully hear from every side, and to make sure effort is coordinated, we might finally emerce from that the basement age. an appreciation of what is happening to business? Are the m understandable terms, really aware of the problems facing business and its development in the state? And what about the employees -- - are they informed of the problems their company faces -- - (their vote is worth just as much as the vote of the president himself)? It is very likely that communication between management and the employee, on government and its problems as it and affects the company, Is rs, nt; it is probably equally true that there is now no effective liaison between business management and the legislature. Top management of business, supported by full cooperation of employees, can do much to stimulate civic and political activity of great benefit to the state and to itself, providing it becomes a permanent activity of the management -- - not just a noise before election. , 1) The original plan called for a issue to solve as many problems Now with Mr. as fast as possible. Sorensen's conurrence the county has determined to pay for the plan with a Z.S mill levy over the period. Mr. Sorenson's master plan includes a complex system of drainage lines eventually flowing into the Jordan River. Also contemplated is making the Jordan and its tributaries capable of handling flood waters when necessary The plan envisage taking care of the worst flood that might occur in a ten year period. RAY LEAVTTT - experienced administrator and politician, now coordinator of flood control, without office, without desk and even without telephone. Mr. Leavitt was one-tidirector of flood control operations, but was moved out of the job in the midst of a political scramble involving musical chairs with the Salt Lake County Commission. Mr. Leavitt is in agreement with the Master Plan for flood control, and would like to see immediate action in its execution. He also agrees, as does every other party to the plot, that the most urgent requirement to control the floods on Salt Lake's southeast side, is a pipeline from 4800 South and Highland Drive eventually aiming toward Wasatch Boulevard The bond east on 4800 South to Holladay then north on 2300 East tc 4500 South would begin immediately if the county can decide on an engineer to design it. DAVID I GARDNER - the county's leg, Boulevard, . . Double Take A Salt Laker ona recent trip to Janeiro had been her hostess to bring only - an electric Rio De aSked by one thing The young lady was not in the least at a loss for words when the Brazilian customs man asked here its value four and a half books of stamps " . We're relieved to know that the clocks m the attorney general's office are working again County commissi'! meetings do a bit tedious now nd then, but few realized how much County purchasing arent Jim Kimball Sat quietly and patiently through one last week waiting for his turn at the When it came he said long table he had some prices on vehicles to report to the commission 'lfthey're still the same as they were at the beginning of this meeting " ret v tiooa control operapresent director tions. Mr. Gardner calls Mr. Sorensen's master plan "just lines on a map. A private consulting engineer from Midvale Mr. Gardner does not see eye to eye with Mr. Leavitt, the deapth of their conflict provides a fairly effective deterrent to progress in flood control in the county. Mr. Gardner would like to see Salt Lake's flood problems controlled through existing irrigation canals. He maintains that the problem could be handled with much less cost than that proposed by the master plan, much more quickly and effectively. Mr. Gardner was appointed early this year to handle the emergency flood prob- . lems by: COMMISSIONER MARVIN G. JENSON, chairman of the county commission, and head of the roads and bridgesdepartment. The flood control budget goes through the roads and bridges department, thus Commissioner Jensons direct concern. Before Commissioner Jensons assumption of office there were two flood committees - a citizens committee and a priorities committee. Now there is one - appointed by the county commission, and chaired by: GRANTE MACFAFLANE, JR - ayoung Salt Lake attorney, on whose shoulders the brunt of the decision making will fall. Mr. MacFarlance heads a seven man committee consisting of Brigham D. Scott 4662 Brookwood Circle, Mayor Vern Bolmder of SouthSalt Lake, Herman Nielsen, 4396 South 3200 West, Salt LakeCity, commissioner George D. Catmull; Mayor Ray P. Greenwood of Murray and Midvale Mayor Henry Beckstead Mr. MacFarlane would like to see his rommittee operate by authority of an ordinance, although one is not necessary for its existance. He would also like to have a staff, similar to the planning commission. Although Mr. MacFarlane is new to the business he's "assured everyone concerned that they'll be heard" The eventual plan projectedby Commissioner Jenson is to funnel all flood control problems and ideas through this committee. Other interested parties: COMMISSIONER JOHN PRESTON CREER: Newly arrived to the county commission, but interested, both as commissioner and head of the finance department. Although flood control is not in his direct domain Commissioner Creer has expressed concern, and went on a personally conducted tour of the Olympus Cove area Monday with George Toutnllott of the I' S Forest Service Mr Toutnllott's concern is with the watershed provided by the Wasatch Forest east of the valley Also along on the tour: DOUGLAS H CAMPBELL: Director of 'he staff of the Salt Lake Planning Commission Mr Campbell has also expressed some criticism of the master plan His primary concern with fixing is to insure that subdivisions are kept within b Hinds, and away from the flood plain if possible Filtered .is second tl.ivw mutt office .it S.lt ter ut the Lake Citv lTtuh. 'ituler the act id Murrh 9 187N Published even Thursdov SUBSCRIPTION RATF OUTSIDE CARRIER DFLIYFRY car ARFA - - - - Si 00 pwv-- K'- - And over in the Senate side of the Capitol this week, Utah's two soluns were a. it again. Junior Senator Frank E. Moss wants to create a new cabinet post called the Depart- ment , uf Natural Resources, which would have jurisdiction oVer conservation matters. Semur Senator Wallace F. Bennett, on the other hand, wants to scrutinize the departments we already have. a Bennett has bill to establish a commission (natch) to study and appraise the operation and organization of the Executive branch of government along the lines of the two Hoover , ed Commissions.'' Good-nigh- t, Wallace. Good- - The Many Mood of Will l.uru Wholl Believe You? ft or dollars. first m M W and Sorensen, designer of a master flood control plan for Salt Lake County. This plan looks forward to Salt Lakes flood problems for ten years hence. If executed it will cost about ten million can-open- er The canal system proposed by David I Gardner intrigues one with its simplicity, yet the master plan presented by Caldwell, Richards and Sorenson isbacked up by much research and data. , Published b Groat YVisUm 4m NVvks. Inc, 22tu K.m PO Bun 17t77 Salt Luke Citv. It.ih K41I7 Plmne ?7 Mcmlx'i of Li, ill St.it Press A.Ki.ition Suifth. sum Similarly, the House passed amiltarypay increase of 10. D which was vigorously opposed by the President Last week, the Administration's Omnibus Farm Bill was -passed in the House overwhelon the surface.it mingly jppeared that the Admimstw- - i lion had won a major victory, and perhaps they had However, before the victory was achieved it was necessary to strike the controversial wheat certificate provision from the bill This proposal would have resulted in a 2 cent nSe in the price of bread and it was bitterlv opposed bv Conan army of urban-basgressmen Faced with an almost sure defeat, the House leadership backed off and turned instead to a compromise proposal enterprise.' Do the legislators hjve Flood Control Group Puts Gears In Motion (Continued from Page It is doubtful that a recent request by the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints for exemption on certain pieces of property for tax purposes will be immediately settled to smaller responsibility in this serums nutter the government, the public, or private by Rep. Roland G. Kaiser ns lic dofejt, the Administration has frequently chosen to back off on a pet proposal. This month the House unanimously passed an lnnuity in- -i reuse ranging up to 15ri for some 700.000 Federal retirees despite strongAdmimstra-tiu- n pressure in favor of a oooKiry eoMMisioio NUTSHELL POLITICS Come to think of it we have a sort of troika, right here in Salt LakeCounty.. .incase the U.N. would like j reference sometime, it leaves a little something to be dosired L the-en- his-tna- worse with a sign made for executives. We've heard that Ernest Wilkinson has one on his desk. So did Harry Truman when houses" statement The Second District lawmaker said: I cannot justify either approach. but I especially deplore the straight subsidy as a step in the wrong direction-towar- d higher supports." As Kmc pointed out, one of the bright spots in the Kentenure in the nedy -- Johnson White House has been the reduction of farm surpluses. than conflict, and in it looks like every participant gels just what he wanted in the first place. The are already calling the J uhnsi n tec hnique the' Rditics of Consensus. " Behind thi-- . public consensus theie lus been sharp conflict, and rather than risk pub- when the Russians Theres ng moderate conservative, has, since November 22, 1963anov-e- d toward the center of his' part)' Nonetheless, the Democratic Party, or at least the main stream of it as represented by the coalition of northern Democrats who now control both Houses, is a good deal more liberal than the Chief Executive. The result is compromise Buck Slow Down? Anybody remember a few years proposed a troika" to run the UN V which would have returned to a straight subsidy. City Congressman felt they could not go back to their districts with the constituents aware that they had voted to hike the price of bread and related wheat products Congressman David S. King att.uked the decision to go the subsidy route tins week with a "plague on both your One of the pleasant folk myths about the 89thCongr is that members of the Ho&e' roll over and plaved dead when they get the wurd from the man at 1600 Pennsvlvama Avenue. MkyMmtainJlyiEy Augusi 26, 1965 GERARD F. DEVLIN from Meet the new Will Lucas. Today I am humble That's new for me I'm a different Will Lucas. Imagine me filled with humility. I'm trying on this new suit of humbleness because humble folk never get nasty critical letters written to them Little old ladies in tennis shoes never hit humble people over the head with their banners or umbrellas Humble people never receive any violent, So I'm trying sounding telephone calls out this new 'happening' humility.! It's rather dull Humility is not much of an emotional panacea Frankly, when I was filled with the seven deadly sins, I felt much better. But now old humble no poisonous tirades Willie has no zip no caustic cynicism no parsimon1 feel like a member ious pessimism of the attorney general's office who wants to give the time of day to members of the press but can t As a humble person, I find that in order to survive in this complex society, I must of necessity, associate with other humble people So I have been seeking out humble people and there iust . . ... . arnt ar&ptetly (Continued from Page 1) additional bus drivers for the district. Including Leo Dahl, Bud Harmon, Bob Harmon and Pete Van Oostendorp The board also gave their approval to an additional bus run from the West Jordan area to Brigham High School, pending the load when sch'ol starts Bids for milk to be served in conjunction with the school lunch program during the cominc year were considered by the board members who named Cream-O-Web- er Cottonwood Dairy Their low bid, with straws, was 0720 The bid for public liability and property damage insurance on district fleet for the school year 1065-6- 6 was awarded to National Surety Corporation (Fred A (More-to- n Company) with their low bid of 2 822 -00 In answer to a let'er received from Mrs Paul Henneman, president of the Jordan District PTA Council, the board set Sep- tember 3t as the date for orgamza'ion of a PTA at Bella Vista Elementary School, and October 14 as the organizational date at Butlerville Junior High School did find funny naked. She said that humble naked people very seldom have arguments and that if a dispute erupts ttut they setie it by Indian leg Can you just imagine all the wrestling member nations in the United Nations settling all those disputes by taking ofl all their clothes and Indian leg wrestling' what if it works?? I think I'll Then I can join her naked club write a bin called The Naked Colum- ... . .... nist'. vContmued from page Places Contracts I She's a nudist She's lovely Shes humble She came into the KALI, studios just the other day and sau', is Mr. Humble Will Lucas In' I wa... We talked about a lot of humble things. Running naked thru the forests Playing Having tea naked. volleyball naked She wants me to join the Humble things Aine,judist colony that she belong: to 1 jyui' Would they make me take ofl my She said that I wasn't being to cJOiOH ? humble if I made 'funnies' about gome I said that some people around naked Paperwork Then any exempt status, so that the affidavit doesn't really mean much Mr. McCulloch's reasoning is that in the event of a court case, an affidavit is a better form of proof, one way or the other. Mr. Cockayne has hardly ever required affidavits of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints or, generally, any other church for that matter. The church's general counsel Wilford but too many around one liell Talk 1) cocnayne mat me letter would be suf lent. Thus the statement on the affida was a surprise to him. But Mr. Ki said he would comply with whatever county wanted "If they require a for kind of statement we ll try to provide Mr Cockayne's concern is whethe; not the properties in question should exempt, and to what extent. He has it in Mr. McCulloch's lap, and when county attorney's office gets thepresc; ed form, they'll decide . How don't know" said Mr McCulloch. The properties in question inciude s eral welfare homes, the Murray Si Welfare Farm, the Jordan Valley Regii Dairy Farm, the church's new downt administration building, residences church selfare recipients, the Desi Gym, a senior citizen's retirement cen ward houses and other similar propert The church is now asking for this la croup of exemptions because a bad has put many of them on the delinqt tax rolls According to Mr. Kirton would like to see this situation cleared Mr Cockayne would like to see s clearer guidelines on the entire quest He has followed the statute that build; used for "charitable or p religious'' poses may be exempt The catch cor in deciding the exact definition of words "charitable or religious" Mr Cockayne says his 'office t liberal in this interpretation generally all religious groups Mr Cockayne said he has no idea much property is exempt for charitabli religious purposes in Salt Lake Coi today, because it is not assesed In the meantime the county attorne1 taking a good hard look at that sta Mr Kirton' s comment on that "As county officials they're underobhk tion to represent the taxpayer " . . 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