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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS, Kanab, Utah rage Two Major Blaze On Dixie National Forest Near Enterprise Brings 121 Fighters To Battle Flames SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS OFFICIAL OF KANE COUNTY, UTAH NEWSPAPER ; On August 16, one hundred and fire fighters were to battle a major blaze three miles south of Enterprise, according to Dixie Forest Supervisor Jack B. Shumate. When the fire was controlled after two twenty-on- Published every Thursday at Kanab, Utah MEMBER UTAH STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION Marlin B. Brown, Publisher Subscriptions $4.00 per year, $2.50 for ' Entered as post office second-clas- at isncies in This past week has been a particularly trying one for the editor of the Southern Utah News in that his father passed away. As a result of tjiis happening we were late getting the paper out last week, and we would like to apoligize for this, and hope that you understand. From expressions we have received during the last week we are sure that each of you do understand. This mans passing was, naturally, quite a shock, and a great loss to us. As one Kanab man told us last week, When a loved one dies, there is a gap there for a little while and that is always." to write something or write something to perhaps relieve the inside, and at the same time express people of this area for their kindnesses. have wanted The following poem was given to us following the services last Thursday. It describes our feelings concerning our Dad and at the same time, we think, gives a challenge to each of us dads. Its a job that none but yourself can fill; a charge you must answer for; a duty to show him the road to tread Ere he reaches his manhoods door. Its a debt you owe for the greatest joy On this old earth to be had; This pleasure of having a boy to raise Who wants to be like his Dad! Author Unknown two-third- Now 'we dont wish to multiply words about this or get sticky, but we do want to say "Thanks, so very much, Go In behalf of oir mother, her children, and their families, In behalf of Mrs. Leola Wilson, who also suffered a great loss last week, and In behalf of each one of us who have gone through this sorrowing experience thank you. To the Relief Societies, the wards, the bishoprics, to the employers, the union brothers, to the Judds,' the Johnsons, the McAllisters, the Browns, the Heatons, the Hamblins, the Fords, the Robinsons, the Spencers, the Jones . . We could go on and on and would have to list every name in to you all, in behalf of many the whole area we appreciate you and are so Ijappy to be your friends and neighbors. Paid Advertisement VOTE FOR $ i pointment cf committees to1 ascertain facts and make recommendations as to any subject within the scope of legislative regulation or control, and joint commiflees, consisting of mem-- , tiers of both houses, may be created by joint resolutions. A resolution creating any such committee may authorize it to act during sessions of the legislature, during periods when the legislature is in adjournment or after find adjournment of a session. Any such committee shall have the powers and perform the duties provided by the resolution creating it, including the lower of subpoena and the power to hire and to maintain staff, and in' addition it shall have such lowers and perform such duties as may be provided by law or by the rules of the legislature or either house thereof. The legislature may provide for the payment of expenses necessarily incurred by any such committee. This amendment, if adopted by the electors of the state, shall take effect the first day of January, 1967. PROPOSITION NO. 5 ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE SHALL SECTIONS 2 AND 16 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE CONSISTING OF A GENERAL SESSION OF NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVLEGISLATIVE DAYS IN ODD NUMBERED YEARS AND A BUDGET SESSION OF NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY LEGISLATIVE DAYS IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS. THIS PROPOSAL WOULD REPLACE A SIXTY CALENDAR DAY SESSION WHICH Be is resolved by of tion vote in the affirmative, the the members elected to each fifteen candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast at branch of the Legislature. such election shall constitute the charter commission. The ballot PROPOSITION NO. 1 for a charter commission shall not contain any party designaMETROPOLITAN tion. GOVERNMENT 6. If a metropolitan type SHALL A NEW ARTICLE of Sec. government is approved, the BE ADDED TO THE CON charter commission shall, Within STITUTION OF THE STATE month after being elected, OF UTAH TO PERMIT one set by OF 75,000 OR on a day and oftime to be COUNTIES State, meet and MORE PERSONS TO ES the Secretary organize in the metropolitan re TABLISH A METROPOLI gion and proceed to frame t GOVERN OF TAN FORM charter setting forth a plan of METROME NT WITHIN for the metropolitan government WHICH POLITAN REGIONS. The expenses of the region. ANY REPLACE COULD charter commission shall be adOTHER EXISTING UNIT OF vanced NOW MEETS EVERY by the state and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT state shall be repaid by the OTHER YEAR. WITHIN THE REGION. metropolitan region within five Section 1. It is proposed to years. Charter commissioners amend Article VI, Sections 2 Section 1. The residents of shall be allowed no pay for their and 16 of the Constitution of the county with a resident popula services, but shall be allowed State of Utah to read: tion of not fewer than 75,000 necessary 4 x flenses by the board as determined by the last na- of examiners-Sec. 2. Regular sessions of tte tional or state census are emlegislature shall be held annuSec. 7. The charter so framed establish a to metropolpowered ally at the seat of government. be filed with the Secretary itan region and provide for the shall Regular sessions which shall be of the commisState charter by known as general sessions shall government thereof, subject only sion and then submitted to the article, this of to the limitations be held in years, PROPOSITION NO. 3 Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any qualified electors of the metroand regular sessions which shall an at election to politan region constituof the other provisions be known as budget sessions SUCCESSION OF STATE tion of this state, a metropolitan be held at a time to be detershall be held in AUDITOR AND mined commischarter the by accordgovernment created in STATE TREASURER years. Regular sessions shall ance with the procedure out- sion, which shall be not less than commence at 12 o'clock, P.M, on SHALL SECTION 3 OF the second sixty days subsequent to its lined herein may assume Monday in January, transfer powers and functions of completion and not more than ARTICLE VII OF THE CONAt a budget session the legisAl- STITUTION OF THE STATE one such from date. year existing governmental units, pro ternative provisions may be vot- OF UTAH BE AMENDED lature shall consider only (1) vide for revenue to support a general appropriation bills for ed upon asseparately. Notice as TO ALLOW THE STATE the metropolitan government, succeeding fiscal year, (2) sume indebtedness of existing to the manner of obtaining free AUDITOR AND THE STATE revenue bills i,ecessary therefor, of the proposed charter TREASURER TO BE ELIGIcopies of transfer governmental units, bills necessary to implement liciai records, funds and other and its alternatives, certified by BLE TO SERVE FOR NOT (3) the chairman of the charter MORE THAN TWO SUCCES- appropriations in general ap property and assets, and provide bills for new pro for all matters necessary or commission, shall be published SIVE TERMS RATHER propriation programs or services, (4) incidental to the effectuation of in the manner provided for THAN THE ONE TERM jecU, legislative matters submitted to notice of petition in section 4. NOW ALLOWED. the foregoing provisions. the legislature in writing by the alSuch charter and proposed Sec. 3. Whenever the resi- ternative Section 1. It is proposed to governor during the session, and provisions approved by dents of a metropolitan region a of the electors voting amend Article VII, Section 3 (5) legislative matters brought desire to create a metropolitan at majority of the Constitution of the State before the session by introducto be fixed a time s of Utah to read as follows: tion by government, a petition to do so and shall supersede any therein, of the memexisting may be filed naming the metro law of the metropolitan region Sec. 3. No person shall be bers of either house. The politan region and describing thereon shall become the organic eligible to the office of governor legislature, however, may prothe boundaries thereof. Such charters. The vide for its expenses. government cre- or secretary of state unless he petition shall be signed by quali- ated thereby may supersede any shall have attained to the age Sec. 16. No general session fied electors equal to ten percent existing forms of government in- of thirty years at the time of of the legislature shall exceed or more of the votes cast at the cluded in the metropolitan re- his election, nor to the office forty-fiv- e legislative days, and next preceding general election gion if so provided in the char- of attorney general unless he no budget session shall exceed within the proposed metropoli- ter. of the charter shall have attained the age of twenty legislative days, except tan region and shall be filed in shall Adoption not invalidate existing twenty five years at the time iq cases of impeachment and the office of the Secretary of laws and ordinances not in con- of his election, and have been except that rt the end of any State, at least six months prior flict therewith. The metropoliadmitted to practice in the su regular session the legislature to the next general election. tan government shall have the preme court of the territory or may adjourn to a date when it Sec. 4. The Secretary of State power to amend, repeal or re- the state of Utah, nor unless he shall convene for not to exceed shall forthwith publish notice of place the ordinances of such shall be in good standing at the five legislative days for the sole the filing of the petition, naming superseded governmental units. bar at the time of his election. of reconsidering vetoed the metropolitan region and set- Within thirty days after ap- No person shall be eligible to purpose bills, and line items in appropriforth the boundaries thereof ting proval of the duplicate miy of the offices provided for ation bills vetoed by the govas described in the petition. The copies thereof,charter, certified by the in section one of this article, ernor. No special session shall notice shall be published once charter commission chairman, unless at the time of his election exceed thirty days, a week for six consecutive weeks shall be filed in the office of the he shall be a qualified- - elector, except that at legislative the end of any in a newspaper having a general Secretary of State, who shall de- and shall have been a resident special session the legislature circulation and published in the liver one copy thereof to the citizen of the state or territory may adjourn to a date when county containing land proposed officer of the metropolitan re- for five years next preceding it shall convene for not to exto be included in the metropol- gion designated by the charter his election. The state auditor ceed five legislative for the itan region, and the Secretary of after said officer qualifies. The and state treasurer shall be in- sole purpose of days reconsidering State shall transmit a certified charter may subsequently be eligible to serve for more than vetoed bills and line items in copy of the petition to the amended or changed in the man- two successive terms. appropriation bills vetoed by the con-clerk of the county ner provided in Section 5 of county It adopted by the electors of governor. Legislative days shall cerned. The matter shall be Article XI of the Constitution. this state, this amendment shall be calendar days but shall not before the registered placed include Saturdays, Sundays, leSec. 8. The metropolitan re- take effect upon approval. voters residing in the metro- gion gal holidays or periods when the shall be a body government a ballot politic and politan region upon legislature shall be in adjournPROPOSITION NO. 4 and have corporate reading substantially, Should a all rights,, powers, jurisdictions ment LEGISLATIVE STANDING metropolitan type of govern- and authority now exercised If adopted by the electors of by ment be created? Yes ( ) or towns, COMMITTEE the state, this amendment shall counties and all No ( ), at the next general special cities, SHALL ARTICLE VI OF take effect the first day of Janupurpose districts. Such election held regularly after the metropolitan CONSTITUTION THE OF ary, 1967. government region of the petition. filing can sue and be sued, subject THE STATE OF UTAH BE Sec. 5. At the time the voters to limitations, conditions and AMENDED BY THE ADDIPROPOSITION NO. 6 residing within the metropolitan rocedure established by the TION OF SECTION 33, AU vote to region approve or reject egislature and the rules of pro- THORIZING EACH HOUSE CONVENING OF SPECIAL the metropolitan type of local cedure SESSION OF LEGISLATURE promulgated by the su- OF THE LEGISLATURE TO BY LEGISLATURE government at a general elec- preme court ITSELF APPOINT to COMMITTEES TO pertaining tion, they shall also vote for fif- cipal corporations. The charter' SERVE BETWEEN LEGIS SHALL A NEW SECTION teen persons to be members of of each metropolitan region LATIVE SESSIONS AS BE ADDED TO ARTICLE VI a charter commission to prepare shall the officer who WELL AS DURING SES- OF THE CONSTITUTION OF designate of plan metro)olitan governbe served as process agent. SIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF UTAH TO ment. Candidates shall be quali- may This amendment shall take FOR THE STAFFING AND AUTHORIZE THE fied electors residing within the on approval by the elec- FINANCING OF SAID TO CALL ITSELF proposed metropolitan region, effect INTO SPECIAL who shall be nominated by peti- tors of the state. SESSION. tion signed, with their respective Section 1. It is proposed to UPON THE WRITTEN OF OF .addresses, by not fewer than amend Article VI of the ConPROPOSITION NO. 2 fifty registered voters residing stitution of the State of Utah THE MEMBERS OF EACH CONSTITUTIONAL HOUSE. within the proposed region. by the addition of Section 33 CONVENTION CALL Said petition shall be filed with to read: Section 1. It is proposed to tlie Secretary of State at least WHEREAS THE THIRTY-SIXTSection 33. In order to ex- amend article VI ol the Constisixty days prior to the general LEGISLATURE OF pedite the work of the legis- tution of the State of Utah by election. If a majority of tlie THE STATE OF UTAH lature, each house may by the addition f section 34 to electors voting upon the ru;-- DEEMED IT NECESSARY resolution provide for the ap read; E d How do you say thanks to many, many people who have helped you through one of the hardest experiences of your life? As others have said Thank you, seems so inadequate. People wish there were something they could do to help at these times, but always feel so helpless. Perhaps there isnt much they really can do physically, but the encouragement and spiritual uplift that they give is amazing. What a blessing it Is to live in an area where every one Is everyones friend, and is concerned about each others wel fare when in time of need or sorrow. ! Marvin Hoyt fer Kens Dear Fellow Citizens: The Legislature of the State of Utah has entrusted me ivith the responsibility for publishing the following Propositions, which relate to changes in the Constitution of the State of Utah. In the beginning of the body of each Proposition we have set fotth the Ballot Title of the Proposition as it will appear on the Gene) a I Flection Ballot on November 8, 1966. Because of the very seriotis nature of these Propositions which your State Legislature has caused to be placed before you, 1 urge that each of you study the text of the Propositions in full. I urge you to consult with your friends, neighbors and local civic leaders in order that you may gain all information necessary to render a just and wise decision. . Its Its ' August City 29, 19G6 h Would you have him go everywhere you go? Have him do Just the things you do? And see everything that your eyes behold, And woo all the gods you woo? When you see the worship that shines in the eyes Of your lovable little lad. Will you rest content if he gets his wish And grows to be like his Dad? . Salt Lake two-thir- Hes moulding a life youre the model for, And whether its good or bad Depends on the kind of example set TO the boy whod be like his Dad. - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Sincerely, CLYDE L. MILLER Secretary of State He wants to be like his Dad! You men, Did you dyer think as you pause, That the boy who watches your every move Is building a set of laws? . TO CALL A CONVENTION TO REVISE OR AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH AND HAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ELECTORS VOTE AT THIS ELECTION FOR OR AGAINST A CON-E N T I O N ; THEREFORE VOTE EITHER. WHEREAS, the people of this sovereign State of Utah are blessed with the constitutional guarantees of life, liberty, property, and self government and, WHEREAS, the guarantee of self government itself extends to the right of the people to revise their constitutional charter; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the iieople should turn their attention periodically to a consideration of fundamental concepts of government and the machinery of government in the light of everchanging social and economic conditions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT s RESOLVED by of the members elected to each branch of the Legislature, that it be recommended to the electors to vote at the general election to be held in 1966 for or against a convention to consider the Constitution of Utah and whether it shall be amended or revised. By this action it is deemed necessary that such proposition be submitted to the said electors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposition to the electors of the State of Utah in the general election to be held in 1966. The proposition shall be submitted to the electors in the following form: Whereas the thirty-sixtLegislature of the State of Utah deemed it necessary to call a convention to revise or amend the Constitution of Utah and has recommended that the electors vote at this election for or against a con vention; therefore vote either, for a convention against a convention if a majority of all the electors, " voting at this 'election, shall vote for a convention, the Legislature, at its next session, shall provide by law for calling the same. State of Utah JUST LIKE HIS DAD Well, what are you going to be, my boy, When you have reached manhoods years: A doctor, a lawyer, or actor great, Moving throngs to laughter and tears?" But he shook his head, as he gave reply In a serious way he had: I dont think Id care to be any of them: I want to be like my Dad! . The fire season has been exthe blaze, and to the College of faSouthern Utah for making tremely critical for Southern cilities available. Utah this year, according to Mr. Bureau of Land Management Shumate, with 100 fires occurpersonnel and equipment from ring so far compared to 26 for Cedar City, Caliente, and Las the entire year in 1965. Everyvegas joined local fire fighters, one is urged to take special preis did State Forestry Department cautions during this time when men and two specially trained fhe slightest carelessness could f're crews flown in from Idaho. cause a major conflagration. the AT THE PASSING OF A LOVED ONE . that under the Act of March 3, 1879 in Kanab, Utah, Since his passing we rather felt that we had to tensions and sorrows felt the gratitude we feel to the a major factor in preventing the fire from spreading over a much larger area. In addition to special days cf effort It had burned over credit to Enterprise residents for approximately 750 acres of range their quick response, the Forest and watershed land. Supervisor also expressed appreciation to Cedar City merchants Mr. Shumate stated who opened their stores after prompt action by Enterprise res- hours and provided equipment idents and local Forest crews was and supplies needed to combat Six Months matter October 6, 1944 s e CciT.fy Sheriff 1 two-third- LEGIS-LATUR- in the Primary E Sec. 34. Special sessions of the legislature (1) may be by the governor as ; in article VII, section 6, or (2) shall be convened by the presiding officers of the senate and house of representatives, acting jointly, upon written res of the memquest by bers of each house. At a special session convened by the presiding officers of the two houses, the legislature shall consider only legislative matters brought before the session by resolution s of the approved by memliers ot either house. The legislature, however, may provide for its expenses. If adopted by the electors of the state, this amendment shall take effect the first day of January, 1967. con-vtne- il two-third- two-third- PROPOSITION NO. 7 LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES SHALL SECTION 9 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE RECEIVE A SALARY FOR THEIR SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER YEAR, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW, AND AN ALLOWANCE FOR EXPENSES AND MILEAGE, AS FIXED BY LAW WHEN ATTENDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE HELD BETWEEN SESSIONS AND WHEN OTHERWISE ENGAGED I N OFFICIAL BUSINESS. Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article VI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read as follows: Sec. 9. Unless otherwise provided by law the members of the legislature shall receive compensation for their services of $1,000.00 a year for the legislative term payable monthly. The members shall also receive expense and mileage allowances as fixed by law for attending sessions of the legislature and and meetings of single-hous- e joint committees held between sessions and during periods when the legislature is in adjournment, and when otherwise engaged in official legislative business. No increase of compensation shall be effective during the period for which members of the then existing house of representatives may have been elected. If adopted by the electors of the state this amendment shall take effect the first day of January, 1967. j E PROPOSITION NO. 8 BOARD OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT SHALL SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH BE AMENDED TO ABOLISH THE BOARD OF WHICH EXAMINERS, IS COMPRISED OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THIS BOARD NOW HAS THE DUTY TO EXAMINE ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE OF UTAH AND TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS ARE PRESCRIBED BY LAW. Section 1. It is proposed to amend article VII, section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read: Sec. 13. Until otherwise provided by law, the governor, secretary of state and attorney general shall constitute a board of state prison commissioners, which board shall have such supervision of all matters connected with the state prison as may be provided by law. This amendment shall take effect on approval by the electors of the state. I, CLYDE L. MILLER, Secretary of State of the State of Utah, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the constitutional amendments by the regular session of the Thirty-Sixt- h Legislature, 1965 and by the Special Session held in 1966, as appears on record in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Utah, at Salt Lake City, this 29th day of August, 1966. pro-ipos- ed COM-MITTEE- , CLYDE L. MILLER T TWO-THIRD- SEPTEMBER 13th f t ? , Democrat H t r.yk 8, 19G6 Thursday, September ivo, S Secretary of State |