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Show t Th Sun Thursday, September 17, 1970 Chronide-Advarti- tw are polls which show a public distrust of the news media. A survey of several hundred high school students in Colorado has been wide publicized in journalistic circles as representative of the attitudes of young people. Asked whether the press should be controlled by government to prevent unfair a attacks on individuals, substantial majority favored outright control, while the next largest group voted for some controls. A small minority voted against any form of (censorship. After 200 Years? Journalises Jig res That Press Suppression is Rea! TThreaV By Paul R. Conrad, Executive Director Allied Daily Newspapers SEATTLE, Wash. (NN'W)-W- hy would Americas press, free of government controls throughout the nations nearly 200 years, now fear substantial loss of that freedom? Journalists consided U.S. newspapers, magazines and broadcasters to be more responsible than ever before, and for the most part, eminently sound financially. Yet publishers, editors, broad cast news personalities and journalism educators generally agree the threat of press suppression is real and probably greater than at any time since the First Amendment was added to the Constitution. The press reacted instantly, and many felt immoderately, to criticism from Vice President Sniro T. Agnew in three the number of American citispeeches decrying news man- zens who seemed to agree agement and bias. Despite with him. At a time when the the Vice Presidents protesta- U. S. Supreme Court has, in tions that he was not ad- decisive opinions, extended the reach of constitutional vocating censorship, newsmen accused the Nixon Ad- press freedom to insure unministration of trying to in- inhibited, robust and wide timidate the press. debate on public isopen sues, great segments of the But many journalists now and some of their public admit it wasnt so much what elected and appointed reprethe Vice President said as sentatives seem bent on stifling that kind of news coverwidely-publicize- d Journalists fear that this basic lack of commitment to a free press, coupled with general disgruntlement with the news, may bring even more strident calls for controls. There is little doubt that the far right counts the press as an enemy. But the far left is almost, equally at odds with the news media, considering them captives of and apologists for the establishment. Even the "silent majority is suspected of blaming the press for stimulating extremist activity by giving it publicity. While newsmen sympathize with this view, they insist a news blackout ;s no age. YOUR PLEDGE TO THE UIIITED APPEAL HELPS 25 HEALTH, CHARACTER THESE BUILDIIIG MID WELFARE AGEHCIES LIGHT THE TORCH answer to protests demonstrations. Says levels of government, but particularly at the federal level, newsmen and press Weber Sheltered Workshop Provides photographers have been subrehabilitation services or.d training, poenaed before grand juries sheltered employment for adults with and into courts to testify as to confidential information disabling physical, mental or is Placement they have obtained from news emotional handicaps. determined in cooperation with public sources, or to supply photographs and television films agencies. At all Weber County Mental Health Clinic Diagnosis and treatment of qualified applicants with emotional or psychological disL'bances by competent for use in prosecutions. There is growing clamor among liberals for a right of YWCA provides a varied program for girls and women, helping them develop desirable qualities of leadership and encouraging a more active and useful life. Provides lodging within the means of the girl away from home. 825-23- 28 3616 W. 300 N. Wer Point, Utah 84015 n , MEDICAL RESEARCH State of Utah OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE salt Lakk city September 1, 1970 Dear Fellow Citizens : The Legislature of the State of Utah has entrusted me icith the responsibility for publishing the following Propositions, which relate to changes in the Constitution of the State of Utah. g REHABILITATION Hill Air Force Base Youth Group provides a variety of wholesome recreational activities for chil- In the beginning of the body of each Proposition we have set forth the Ballot Title of the Proposition as it will appeal on the General Election Ballot on November 3, 1970. Because of the very serious nature of these, Propositions which your State Legislature has caused to be placed before you, I urge that each of you study the text of the Proosiiions in full. I urge you to consult icith your friends, neighbors and local civic leaders in order that you may gain all information necessary to render a just and wise decision. dren of military personnel. Open House Day'' and other activities raise part of the budget. United Fund supplies the balance. Multiple Sclerosis Society supports research seeking cause, prevention and cure of MS. Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the central nervous system, local chapter provides potient services. North Davis Dental Clinic provides dental service to children of indigent parents who are not eligible for assistance from public welfare. Limited to residents of North Davis area. Davis County Community Services Council provides planning services to meet the community needs of the Davis area. Works with other voluntary agencies and appropriate government agencies. North Davis County Mental Heclth Clinic Diagnosis and treatment of persons with emotional or psychological disturbance by competent clinical staff, including psychiatrist, psychiatric social worker, psychologist and nurses. Salvation Army provides food and lodging for transient single men and transient families without funds. Spiritual help and encouragement is also offered these destitute people. The purpose of the Urban Urban league in is aid the developmert "f a secure to league and exemplcry American democracy by assisting communities to ameliorate conditions and solve problems arising out of racial inequities in the American community. USO serves the religious, social, educational and recreational needs of armed forces personnel; a home away from seeks to provide them home." Utah Heart Association organizes channels and uses Utah resources to combat heart disease. This year the Heart Association will spend about $200, 00r in research and educational programs in Utah, and help direct over a million dollars in heart needs, HOME NURSING CARE 1 JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE XXIII, SECTION 1, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH. RELATING TO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTITON AND PROVIDING METHOD SION OF ARTICLE. COUNSELING NO. CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT PROCEDURE. A FOR AN THE REVI- ENTIRE Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Vtch, s o) all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor theretwo-third- of: YOUTH SERVICES Section Amend article. to amend Article XXIII, Section 1, ol the constitution of the State of Utah to read as follows: It 1. is proponed to be understanding listeners, capable counselors and observant of individual tastes and wishes. Ckpdctflcmi would 'mortuary Aulieuit Subpoenaed newsmen cant be doing their jobs while sitting in the prosecutors office, and they may very likely lose the confidence of news sources if they are forced to reveal information given in confidence. A Vice President may not be advocating MEMORIAL PARK Cemetery, Mausoleum, Crematory 36th St & Ouincv Ave. Ph. cen- can take them away. These are the reasons news- men worry about press freedom in the 197()s. s) two-third- s A TACO Cool Weather Coming? TIME Try Our Delicious (semn Roy Taco Time Only 5596 So. 1900 W. ODD amendments shall become county for 60 days next preceding any election, shall be part of this constitution. entitled to vote in the elecThe revision or amendment tion, except that in a presiof an entire article or the dential election year persons addition of a new article to who make proper proof of this constitution may be pro- residence in this state for 30 posed as a single amendment days immediately preceding and may be submitted to the the last voter registration electors as a single question day may register and vote or proposition. Such amend- for a president and a subment may relate to of the-- United ject, or any number of sub- States only. rejects, and may modify, or Section 2. The secretary peal provisions contained in other articles of the constitu- of state is directed to subtion, if such provisions are mit this proposed amendgermane to the subject mat- ment to the electors of the ter of the article being re- Slat" of Utah at the next vised, amended or being pro- general election in the manner provided by law. posed as a new article. Section 3. If adopred by Section 2. Proposed amendment. Ti p secretary of state the electors of this state, this is directed to submit this amendment shall take effect proposed amendment to the on January 1, 1971. electors of the state of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. PROPOSITION NO. 3 'e Section 3. Effective date. If adopted by the electors of this state, this amendment shall take effect on January 1, 1971. PROPOSITION Method of Section 1. articles. amending Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in either house of the legislature, and if of all the members elected to each of the two houses, shall vote in favor thereof, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their respective journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon; and the legislature shall cause the same to be published in at least one newspaper in every county of the state, where a newspaper is published, for two months immediately preceding the next general election, at which time the said amendment or amendments shall he submitted to the electors of the state for their approval or rejection, and if a majority of the electors voting thereon shall approve the same, such amendment or . 394-555- sorship, but the government he represents grants radio and television licenses, and NO. 2 RESIDENCY FOR VOTING PROPOSITION helps to talk over personal feel ings, problems and needs. Families find us It always have government deeply involved in press operations. Sincerely, CLYDE L. MILLER Secretary of State HEALTH EDUCATION We take A PERSONAL INTEREST well-intende- i5 6 y Character-buildinScouts program of training arj service for girls from age 7 through high school, to provide progressive training in high ideals and conduct. fk shows more than 20,000 periodicals holding permits for d Girl NEwSPAPER TERMoLOfcY AS "THE acon vital governmental tivity. Licensing of newsmen, d no matter how and PHOTOS STOPEP e 2 -- fFEPREPTDH letters and bulletins by the thousands (the U.S. Post Office Department currently Bay Judd Call ETC-AF- A right of access to the press, benign as it sounds, means government would be telling the news media what to disseminate. Muzzling of news sources at the police station and courthouse means limited opportunity to report non-dail- For Elctro!vx Salt Sarvic and Supplies CLIPPIES, WfceafiPS. how much press unpopularity the country can afford. Because they believe most sincerely that the American experiment in government would have never succeeded without a press free of prior governmental restraint (they accept, reluctantly, the limitations of libel law). cross-owner-sh- to the press, guaranteeing any individual or clinical staff, including psychiatrist, group space in the nations psychiatric social worker, psychologist newspapers to express their and nurses. particular views. There has even been a proWeber County Dental Clinic provides posal, by Dr. Walter Mennin-ge- r of the Presidents Comneeded dental service to children of on the Causes and mission parents who are financially unable Prevention of Violence, that to do so but who are not eligible newsmen be licensed in the for public welfare assistance. same way as are doctors and lawyers. Legal Services for the Poor, Inc. Of a more general concern provide legal services to all persons who cannot afford to obtain legal counsel. access and Wes Gallagher, general manager of the Associated Press, The task of the jourralist in every medium is to hold a magnifying mirror before our society to show warts and all. The man who lets us see all our faults is seldom frontrunner in a popularity contest. One of the criticisms most often leveled at U. S. journalism these days is "media concentration, referring to the decline in the number of newspapers and of various news media. Yet this too puzzles the thoughtful journalist. The nation has never had so many news desseminating agencies cranking and beaming out information. Jn addition to more than 1,700 daily newspapers there are an estiy newsmated 9,000 radio 6,400 stations, papers, 840 television stations, and more special interest magazines than at any time previously. Volunteer organizations, churches, trade associations, unions and a host of other groups publish news- prejudice jurors. OF SERVICE TO MANKIND Alcoholism Center of Northern Utah provides rehabilitation and guidance services plus dormitory facilities for chronic alcoholics who seek help. Contributed funds help supplement state appropriations to strengthen rehabilitation program. The American Cancer Society s achieving progress in cancer control through RESEARCH, EDUCATION and SERVICE to cancer victims. The Army of Americans cured of cancer is 1 Vi million strong and still growing. This is our No. 2 national health hazard. American Red Cross Disaster relief: emergency aid to members of armed forces; veterans assistance; blood program; first aid, water safety and nursing training; international activities; Junior Red Cross. American Social Health Association a national program (no local office) to curb prostitution and drug addiction by educational means in schools and colleges. Conducts confidential local surveys as needed in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. Blind Association serves visually handicapped persons through mutual encouragement, recreation, rehabilitation, welfare relief work, including clothing, medicine and personal services. Help them adjust to lives of darkness. Wholesome training, service and Boy Scouts recreational programs for boys destined to be our leaders of tomorrow." Progressive development thru Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Explorer Posts. Cerebral Palsy specialized training program at Gramercy School for victims of Cerebral Palsy. Includes physical therapy, education, recreation vocational guidance, social adjustment, research and legislative support. Children's Aid Society the only locally licennonsectarian sed, private, adoption agency. Provides competent and confidential assistance to unwed mothers and careful screening of prospective adoptive parents. Community Council of Social Services studies the community social needs within Weber County and coordinates efforts of private groups, independent and government agencies to eliminate duplication and assure balanced social service. Family Counseling Service sees as its major concern those problems which affect family harmony and functioning Offers counseling with marriage stresses and other family problems, parent-childifficulties . For example: The American Bar Association in 1968 launched a nationwide effort to cut off press access to information about criminal prosecutions and even some court proceedings, in the name of avoiding press reports which might regular mailings). Newsmen generally are resigned to a certain amount of unpopularity. The editor who finds both sides mad at him usually feels he must be doing a pretty good job covering an issue. But as the nation looks to its 200th birthday, newsmen wonder just A INCOME TAX REFERENCE JOINT RESOLUTION BY A PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE VI. SECTION 22 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH, RELATING TO THE PASSAGE AND AMENDMENT OF AND PROVIDLAWS; ING FOR PASSAGE AND AMENDMENT OF LAWS IMPOSING A BY TAX OR TAXES REFERENCE TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE IV. SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF UTAH, RELATING Be it resolved by the LegTO THE STATE RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT islature of the State of Vtah, s of all members FOR QUALIFICATION TO VOTE AND REDUC- elected to each of the two ING IT TO SIX MONTHS. houses voting in favor theretwo-third- State of Utah." No bill or Joint Resolution shall be passed, except with the assent of the majority of all the members elected to each nouse of the Legislature, and after it has been read three times. The vote upon the final passage of all bills shall be by yeas and nays; and no law shall be revised or amended by reference to its title only; but the act as revised, or section as amended, shall be reenacted and published at length The Legislature, in an) law imposing income taxes may define the amount on, in respect to, or by v. hich the taxes are imposed or measured, by reference to any provision of the laws of the United States as the same may he or become iffective at any time or from time to time and may prescribe exceptions or modifications to any such provision. Section 2. The Secretary of State is directed to sub- mit this proposed amendment to the electors of the State of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. If adopted by the electors of this state, this amendment shall take effect on January 1, 1971. I, CLYDE L. MILLER, Secretary of State of the State of Utah, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foiegoing is a full, true and correct cony of the constitutional amendments proposed by the regular session of the Thirtv-EiglnLegislature, 1969. h IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Section 1. It is proposed hand, nnd affixed the Great of all members to amend Article VI, Section Seal of the State of Utah, elected to each of the two 22 of the Constitution of the at Salt Lake City, th.s Is! State of Utah to read as fol- day of September, 1970. h uses voting in favor therelows; of: of: Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, tuo-third- s Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read as follows: Every citizen of the United States, twenty-onyears of age or over, who has been a legal resident of this state for six months and of the e Section 2. The enacting clause of every law shall he "Be it enacted by the Legis lature of the State of Utah. Except such laws as may bi passed by the vote of the electors as provided in suh division 2 section 1 of this article, and sueh laws shall begin ns follows, "Be it enacted by the people of the CLYDE L. MILLER I |