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Show Volume Tooele, Itali, Friday, Eighty-Fou- r Nov emUr 3, 197S Cost: Twenty Cents Number Twenty Two Discusses Issue Locally Matheson Softens Opposition i On Proposed Weteye Transfer! Cov. Scott M. Matheson softened his tone of opposition against the controversial Weteye transfer when he spoke Tuesday to a delegation of Tooele County government leaders. Matheson, who has been an outspoken opponent of the proposed transfer of 897 nerve gas bombs from Colorado to Tooele Army Depot, said his The only feasible danger to Utah citizens would lie those who live in the southern part of Tooele County," Bankhead said in an interview after the meeting with Matheson. THE MAYORS of Vemon, Stock-toRush Y'alley and Ophir have carefully received the proposed transfer of the YVct eyes, and are confident that there will lie no danger to the residents of our communities, Bankhead TAD. I said. Bankhead opposition has nothing to do with the handling and storage capabilities of confident of the handling and storage capabilities of MatTooele Army Depot employees, heson told the group of officials. He said his only concern was with the health and safety of Utah citi.ens. However, Vernon Mayor Harlan Bankhead feels the governor is making a political football" out of the issue, and is not sincere in his health and safety concerns. AM "ERY said the four mayors of the southern Tooele County are meeting Thursday evening in Stockton to discuss further the Weteye issue. Matheson said the three leaking Weteyes found in the Colorado stockpile caused him additional concern. These leakers are not unique, they all were corroded in the same spot. This means the remaining 897 Wet-eye- s are potential leakers, he said. Final Quarterly Conference Set For Tooele North Stake The final quarterly stake conference for the Tooele North Stake will be held this weekend under the direction of President LeRoy C. Carlson. Next year stake conferences will lie held with the regional representative and a general authority presiding at alternate conferences. PRESIDENT CARLSON urges all members of the stake to attend this conference as an era draws to a close. The general session of conference will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. with all stake members and friends invited to attend. The junior session of conference will be held for children three to six years old. The Saturday evening session will legin at 7 p.m. and messages will censemi-annuall- y ward auxiliary presidencies and committees, ward activities committees, Melchizedek Priesthood quorum presidencies, group leaders and secretaries, and Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and secretaries. Sunday at 8:30 a.m., all stake Seventies will meet with the stake presidency for a special missionary meeting. Richard Goff of the Utah Salt Lake City Mission Presidency will present information on effective missionary tools at the meeting. A Seventies Fireside will be held Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Lynn, Director of the Church Instructional Development program will be the guest speaker. eyes and other chemical weapons, someday they may say, 'We dont need Tooele Army Depot, DeLaMare explained. Matheson told the group that he felt transfer of the Weteyes and the future disposal site of the Vitro tailings were two separate issues. The two are mutually exclusive, and not related to one another, the Utah chief executive said. A FORD, Bacon and Davis study on possible sites for the radioactive uranium tailings from the Vitro site pinpointed the best location to be in Tooele County. The Tooele County Commission said three months ago, they will fight A SPECIAL surveillance inspection of the leaking nerve gas bombs said any leaking lomls would le removed from the proposed shipment. The sietial test team also said if a leak should develop during the move, no significant danger would arise and trained technical personnel would be present to deal with any leak. Matheson said he has not had the opportunity to gain all the necessary information from the Department of Defense concerning the health and safety factors of the move. TOOELE MAYOR Doug Sagers told the governor that he received a briefing on the supplemental environmental impact statements, and it answered several questions he had on the possible leaking bombs during the any proposed plans to transport the tailings from the Salt Lake County site to the county. They also instructed the county attorney to advise the commission of any legal action that could be taken to prevent the move. move. Sagers said he was told by a representative to the Army that Matheson turned down a briefing from officials concerning the leaking bombs. After the Tuesday meeting, Sagers said he was confused on the governor's stand. He seemed to be telling us (Tooele County leaders) that there may be possibility of his changing his oppositional views if certain safety questions could Ire answered, Sagers said. BUT, Sagers continued, as soon as he leaves Tooele, he says he is dead set opposed to the Weteye transfer. The governor told the group that he did not think the transfer would have any economic impact on Tooele County or Utah. However, County Commissioner Everett DeLaMare took issue with Matheson. We have full confidence that Department of Defense is capable of handling the move without any prob- lems. IF WE TELL them (federal government) that we do not want the Wet- - Rep. Beverly White said the Weteyes and the Vitro tailings issue are definitely related. WE II AYE individuals who are highly skilled and trained to handle the Weteyes which will come to the County. We are not afraid of the Weteyes, Rep. White explained. (Continued on Page Four) Low Pay Blamed For TAD Security Breakdown The low pay of Tooele Army Depots security guards has been attributed as the reason why the guard foice failed their annual inspection, accordBurbules. ing to Commander Peter G. "1 m convinced that the low pay of our guards is the primary reason the security guards were found deficient during the September Surety Operation Inspection (SOI), Col Burbules said. DURING THAT five day inspection, seven vital areas of the depot surety operations were inspected under simulated emergency conditions. In order to have a satisfactory iaspection, Burbules said, the depot mast achieve stringent standards of in all areas. Should any excellence of the activities fail to meet these high standards, the inspectors rule the entire iaspection as unsatisfactory. Burbules said this is what happened during the September inspection. Some areas of the security inspection failed to meet the criteria established by the inspectors and as a result, that portion of the inspection was not satisfactory, and the entire operation was given an unsatisfactory rating,' the commander said. - ter around "effective activity and cultural programs. THOSE INVITED to attend are: high council members, stake auxiliary leadership, stake activities committee, Elecdon Changes Deadlines Because of the Nov. 7 elections, the Bulletin and Transcript will be published one day earlier than usual next week. Local residents will receive the Bulletin on Monday, and complete election results will be published in Wednesdays edition of the Transcript. However, the Transcript will be delivered Wednesday afternoon, not in the early morning as in past years. News and advertising for the Bulletin must be received by 3 p.m. Friday. The deadlines for Wednesdays Transcript day at 3 p.m. RAY HEIDT COP Challenger Property Tax Limit Issues Heat State Senate Contest Tax reduction has taken the limelight in the state senate race between and incumbent Karl Swan Heidt. Republican challenger Ray Ileidt, a Granger resident, feels the property tax should lie eliminated entirely. The property tax is a regressive and an unfair tax. I see no reason why we cant eliminate it entirely. y THE AVERAGE taxpayer is of politicians who promise economy in government, but after they bone-wear- get elected compete with each to think up the wildest new programs. The only way to cut government spending is to cut taxes, Heidt said. Heidt said he is not sure where the state would receive revenues if the property tax was eliminated, but felt those problems can be solved. The Republican challenger feels that until property tax could be done away with, a constitutional limitation should be placed on property taxes. SEN. SWAN takes issue with Heidt on the way to reduce taxes, and feels that the limitation should be made by statutory law. We would commit a grave error if we limited taxes by constitutional amentment, until we find out what the federal government is going to do, Swan said. He said, We need to maintain flexitax laws, and not lock with our bility ourselves into a position where it will hurt local governments. SWAN SAID that Utah currently has some of the best tax laws in the nation, and lawmakers should be very careful how reductions are made. Heidt contends that statutory tax limitations can be changed too easily by the legislature, which reduces its long range effectiveness Swan is confident that the courts will rule in favor of letting public school teachers serve in the state legislature. THE COURTS ruled in October that teachers names should be placed on the ballots, but the final matter will be resolved sometime in early 1979. Heidt, who was named as one of the plaintiffs in the suit charging the school teachers cannot legally serve in the state legislature because they are public servants, feels the constitution is clear on issue. In my mind, Heidt said, the constitution clearly states that teachers cannot serve in the legislature. If the people dont want that, the constitution should be changed. HEIDT IS an insurance executive and has been active for several years in civic and political affairs. He is a graduate of the University of Utah and has a doctorate degree in Communications and Educational Administration. Swan has served eight previous years in the state legislature, and currently serves as chairman of the appropriations of the higher education subcommittee. He has supported and sponsored legislation to open the Southern Pacific Railroad causeway to the Great Salt Lake, and development of south shore area of the lake. METRO GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS W02AK F S THE LAST TIME TAD failed an SOI inspection was in 1969. Since that time, the depot has passed eight inspections. It is Col. Burbuless opinion that once the problem of high personnel turnover within the guard department is resolved, and a more stable guard force has acquired sufficient experience, the security force will pass their portion of the SOI inspection satisfactorily. In recent months, members of the TAD security force have received pay adjustments, putting Eie guard pay scale more in line with other depot departments. Burbules said it is these pay raises that are expected to help stabilize the depots guard force. The depot will lie reinspected in Decemlier. That inspection will be announced and conducted by personnel from the Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM). - sr. yt r3 v k . - 4 , "y,:rrH I - . , ' ' Chamber Extends Term Of Officers is Tues- SEN. SWAN Seeks Reelection Last week in a press conference Covemor Scott Matheson told the news media that he would use $20,000 of the states emergency fund to halt the Weteye transfer. After meeting with Tooele County Council of Governments, some local leaders were confused about the Governors stand on the issue. The term for Tooele County Chamber of Commerce officers has been extended to two years. President Ray L. Johnson announced. Johnson said at the October membership meeting, a bylaw which extends the term of the president and his two was unanimously approved by chamber members. WITHOUT THE service of a chamber executive director, Johnson said, Much of the work load has fallen on the officers of the chamber. The officers, board of directors, and members feel that officers can better serve the community and the chamber during a two year term also reminded chamber Johnson members that nominations for two vacancies on the board of directors are due Friday. The nominating committee will review these, and two board directors will be elected in December. The chamber of commerce also is encouraging residents who may be interested in establishing a small local business, to contact Secretary Cynthia Baker at IF FIVE OR six parties are interested, the chamber can arrange to have the Small Business Administration send out representatives to talk to these people," Mrs. Baker said. The next hamber of commerce meeting has bten scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Tooele County Courthouse. 882-069- 0. Nov. - 7 p.m. Matinee - Sat., Nov. 4-- 1 p.m. Tickets: $2.50, $1.75, $1.00 Tooele High School Auditorium These youngsters were named winners of the Retail Merchants Pumpkin Decorating Contest, held last week. John Paul Rollings was named first place winner; Mary Ann Tracey captured third place honors; and Shantel Lavialette received the Editors Choice Award. Second place finisher, Kelli Johnson was absent when picture was taken. Regular Immunizations Can Whip Routine Flu Because of the unpredictability of influenza epidemics, immunization programs like Swine Flu have become according to the very controversial, county public health director. Aside from your personal feelings alxmt the administration of past immunization programs, some people should get flu shots each year to avoid serious complications which arise from a bout with the flu, said Dr. Ron Edwards, Tooele Comity Public Health Director. INFLUENZA viruses frequently imdergo changes making it possible to catch the flu even though you may have been immunized against it earlier, Dr. Edwards said. Because influenza is usually mild and people recover fully, routine vaccination of healthy children and adults is not recommended, Dr. Edwards pointed out. ( the public health diHowever, those with chronic rector added, health problems like diabetes, diseases of the heart, lungs or kidneys should coasider vaccinations each year. HE SAID those with severe anemia, a chronic illness which lower the bodys resistance to infection, and those over 65 are also at a greater risk of influenza complications. We encourage local residents to check with their family physician, and he can give you further advice, Edwards said. If cost of the immunization is an issue with a particular patient, free vaccine has been made available to residents by the State Department of Health, according to Dr. Edw'ards. He added that limited amounts of this vaccine have been distributed throughout the county. FLU IMMUNIZATIONS are avail- able in Tooele County at: Tooele County Health Department on Thursdays from I p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Family Practice Group on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; and from the Tooele Clinic Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Immunizations are also available at the Wendover Clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will be announced at a later date when they will be available from the Army Health Clinic at Dugway. |