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Show IFsurmra IBiyiirsnuj Proqress Report on A considerable number of the resolutions approved last November by the voting delegates have received some action. We will here refer to the name of the resolution and the page it is found on in the state policy booklet and make a brief statement as to what has taken place: "Eminent Domain" Page4 The 91st Congress relieved the situation for farmers and ranchers on the issue of eminent domain. Enactment of the Uniform Relocation and Real PropertyAcquisltlon Policies Act of 1970, referred to simply as S.l, was one of the Important accomplishments of the Congress in behalf of agriculture. While the act doesn't resolve all of the points of concern, it does provide a basis for fair treatment when property is being taken for government uses. The Act provides that agencies should make every effort to acquire land by agreement rather than by eminent domain. Land should be apprlased prior to negotiations. The owner is entitled to go with the appraiser and receive a written statement describing basis for determining appraised value. The approved appraisal value should be offered by the agency. An owner shall not May. 1971 UTAH FARM BUREAU Pope 4 be required 1970-7- 1 were Included but Other points this seems to represent points of considerable concern in Utah where interstate highway lands have been required for road construction. Farm Bureau has been working and will continue to represent its members in the conclusion to policy requests. "Government Spending" Page 5 On a state level there was lots of activity to increase state and local government spending. The legislators tried to keep down the appropriations to a minimum but there will be some small increase. Unless a special session sees fit to appropriate some funds from general fund to the school funds there will be some Increase in state property tax. "Reapportionmenf Page 6 On the state level we must have a special session to meet the re- quirement of the state constitution an the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Unless the legislature acts the Court will take ovei; "Electoral College Reform Page 6 No legislation proposed. "Daylight Savings" Page 4 Several bills in congress to shorten the period of daylight savings time. Sharing" Page 7 Several bills presented in congress to provide for tax sharing. Most of these bills do not provide the tax credit program suggested by Farm Bureau. "Tax to surrender proprerty until the agency deposthe appraised value in the its hands of the local federal court, or has paid the agreed purchase price. An owner shall have at least "Dairy Promotion" Page 3 90 days' notice of a date on which A law was enacted in the state he is required to move. Coercive legislature and will soon be im- action to bring about acceptance is not allowed. The agency shall offer to purchase uneconomic plemented into action. "School Salaried" Page 8 fully challenges the authority of becoming more aware of taxthe agency to acquire land, or if payers' attitudes. the agency abandons the proceedings, or if the owners position "School Finance" Page 8 relative to value is sustained. It was Impossible to do any TRAVEL CENTRAL ASIA May 29 to July 2 3 to July 15 BRITISH ISLES - June 11 !Z3 to July 10 "Law SCANDINAVIA - August 24 to Sept. 18 Two good bills related to campus unrest and riots were passed by the legislature. "Predatory Animal Funds" Page 8 FUNDS" Page 8 We did not get the additional $5,000 we asked for. It is still $15,000 from fish and game funds. There was a strong attempt to repeal the predatory animal program but we were able to defeat it. "Losses Due To HuntersT Page 8 Livestock groups did not feel that we should present legislation but should become more familiar with other states' laws, particul- arly the one in Wyoming. "Private Property" Page 9 Livestock groups felt we had done about as much as we could at present wth posting private property. "Waterway Legislation" Page 9 Several attempts were made in the recent legislature by environmental groups to gain some con trol of established water rights on natural streams. We were able to sidetrack all these attempts through complete cooperation of all groups interested in the present water uses. have checked. Name Zip. MAIL TO: UTAH FARM BUREAU TRAVEL 629 East 4th South - Salt Lake City 84102 'child-centere- In Greek Mythology, Narcissus was a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection in the clear pool of a mountain spring. One of New Yorks foremost psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, Dr. Aaron Stern believes that the nationwide epidemic of drug misuse among the youth generation has its foundation in a widespread Narcissism developed in adolescence. He blames whose husband-wif- e relationship does not reflect true love (causing the child to turn inwardly) and the child himself for his refusal to grow into normal adulthood. Dr. Stern is Supervising and Psychoanalyst at Training Columbia Universitys College of Physicians and Surgeons. In recent years he has concentrated on the worsening problem of drug misuse among American youth. He was the kickoff speaker in the most comprehensive (and encouraging) statewide drug seminar ever held in America, the proDrug Alert 71 two-da- y gram in Birmingham Jan. 28-2- 9. Challenging Program Every Alabama organization and institution cooperated. Governor George Wallace personally participated as did the states entire educational system, law enforcement establishment, medical society, industrial and labor union leadership, all colors, races and creeds. Approximately 1,000 carefully selected adult and youth leaders from throughout Alabama attended. were successful in defeating a proposal to destroy the right law we have in Utah. -work "Judges Page 9 The recommendation to have the term of office of judges printed on out in the ballot was carried ElectlonLaw. "Livestock Theff Page 10 We are lnormed by legal authority that our present law is so worded as to make livestock rustling a felony. "The younger group in ancient Rome, said Dr. Stern, "sought more and more leisure and less commitment to work for the empire. Dr. Stern made his strong point: Our young of today have levels of aspirations frequently which are simply overwhelming for them. They want to begin at the point where most of us have attained, and go on from there. Frustration Drugs! They have increasing difficulty facing frustration and deprivation, and are often unable to compete. They talk about independence. They want to set out on their own. But they (must) accept me monthly check from home, and (to them) that is a devastating price. (They become depend- - Board of Big Game Control" Page 10 were made to do Attempts away with or dilute the strength of livestock representation on this board. We were able to help defeat these measures. Off-Highw- Address PROGRAM NEW LIGHT ON DRUG MENACE "Right To Work" Pag e 9 Page 10 Several matters are being worked on by committees or staff with some progress. These Include: Dairy Research - Page 8 Implements of Husbandry - Page 9 Vehicle Licensing P9 Farm Truck - Page 9 Migrant Council - Page 9 Green Belt - Page 9 Vocational Education - Page 10 West Jordan Sugar Factory - P 9 There are also some items that will need attention in the near future: Bow and Arrow Hunt - Page 9 Bangs Program - Page 9 EDUCATION Searcy, Arkansas presented. Gentlemen: City NATIONAL parents "Pest Control" Page 10 A bill on pesticide control was passed by the legislature. I President Situations at the legislature were not favorable to passage of a farm truck license bill so it was not 9 Please send me complete information on tours Dr. George S. Benson Enforcement& Riots Page 9 "Truck License" ALASKA - June 17 to July 2 and June 24 to July by thing about amending income tax laws this year. The whole income tax law was being recoded in line with Internal Revenue Code. Part of it passed and part did not. The part that passed was vetoed, so a special session will start all over on the recoding. "School Negotiations" Page 10 Bills to provide for school negotiation, as well as negotiation by public employees, were presented to the legislature. They did not meet our requirements and were not approved. YOU NORTH CAPE CRUISE Ahead Jarman "Weed Control" Page 10 A real good weed control bill was passed by the legislature. Invites SIBERIA by LeGrand Looking We remnants left when land is acAppropriations' for schools quired. Litigation costs may be this year represented a rather awarded if the owner successmodest increase. Legislators are to !Plney EDdgQ ent because we most parents made them dependent!) Dr. Sterns advice to parents of young children: "The home should be anchored in the love relationship between the parents. Kids should want that kind of love for themselves and come to recognize they cannot get that unless they grow up and find it for themselves in other human beings. One of the most devasta-tiv- e concepts in growth develd opment is the home. When you make your little boy a prince and every little girl a princess, why should they ever let go. The outside world will not be so kind. The children will be forced to compete on a different level. Their frustration poses the big problem. Drugs are one of the inadquate solutions. It was my personal priviledge to work with the Kiwanis Clubs, the University School of Medicine, the Birmingham Junior League, the Civitans, Jaycees, Greater Birmingham Foundation, and Operation New Birmingham (the cosponsors) in shaping up the seminar and to participate as the finale speaker on the program. The Program brought to Alabama a great array of knowledge and experience in the drug problem. And on the afternoon of the closing day the leadership of the seminar and the governmental and citizen leaders of the state met and pushed forward a "Drug Alert state-wid- e program that is enlisting the realready of the whole commonsources wealth. Alabama is going to meet and in my opinion, defeat one of the great menaces of all time. Every citizen of every other state, should take heed! Self Centered Generation? Dr. Stern based his lecture on three basic propositions which he set worth as folows: 1. The young in America today are the most Narcissistic generation of adolescents in the history of this country. 2. They are the most knowing generation of young, probably in the history of the world (and thus frustrated). "3. They are the most society of adolescents weve ever had (oppressed mainly by their inability to cope with the adult world). "What is happening to young people today, Dr. Stern said, is that they are under-goin- g the fate of almost every successful society that preceded us. He compared in detail the America today with Gibons account of the Rise and Fall of Rome, and drew op-prese- these parallels: 1. Increase in use of drugs. 2. Increase in prevalence of 3. Breakdown in capacity to work. 4. A rift between the elders and young of society. Vom CXmmrj? That Stereos, fAag Wheels, I etc. Are NOT Covered Unless ay Declared and Premiums 1 d Charged UTAH FARM BUREAU INSURANCE CO. |