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Show Ramblin' On eous disease unexplainably far higher than the national average, angry residents of the area are locked in a battle with the U.S. government to gain compensation for the Somehow, I find it difficult to place much confidence in statements government by Mike Gorrell last week that radioactive materials seeping up from an underground nuclear testing site in Nevada will not endanger any people. caused by that govern- ment's tests. Thats quite a task. Trying to make the government admit its made a mistake or is covering up something is like trying to take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Youre And if the Green Sheet area was located in southern Utah I would be even more skeptical. After all, those people were assured more than which, if not invented to confuse the public, certainly are quite successful in accomplishing that. What results is an attitude, which I share, that is seemingly quite prevalent in southern Utah. And that is a lack of trust. How sad to think that it is difficult to trust your own government, let alone the administrations of other countries. Particularly in a day and age when nuclear weapons are at the disposal of so many countries. going to get knocked around a lot and end up going home a loser. two decades ago that open-ai- r nuclear testing in the great But at least youd know that, a few cheap shots aside, youd lost fair and square, playing by rules that were the same for both sides. western desert was not likely to be harmful. Now, southern Utah residents are not so sure about that claim. With cancer rates and deaths from that hid 2 Unfortunately, dealing with the federal government is not that simple. In many ways, youre taking on the unknown. An unknown caused by miles and miles of regulations, coupled with technical terms How did this lack of trust come about? The government itself, and especially its military branches which are enjoying a resurgence of power these days, I believe, are responsible. Data accumulated in connection with the countrys nuclear testing program in the 1950s provides strong evidence connecting the cancer-rate in southern Utah to the While the Air Force understandably refrains from admitting that to be the case, it is steadily proceeding with plans to construct the MX missile system right next door. And, all the while, telling Utahns Trust us. By and Nevadans: building MX, well be deterring the threat of a Russian strike, not inviting the Russkies to build more bombs. Youll be safe. To reinforce its position and to dispel peoples doubt, the Air Force has labored its way through a series of public hearings, periodically announcing plan changes to appease concern and to demonstrate its willingness to respond to the wishes of the people. But the changes are all cosmetic. Just window dressings. warhead. When the residents, and even the Arkansas governor, tried to find out just how much danger there actually was, the Air Forces answer, basically, was: Mums the word. Dont worry about it. Weve got everything under control. Thats reassuring, isnt it? Closer to home, were expected to believe the government envisions a promising future for 'La Traviata' - a 0 spokesman for the opera company Internationally said. ac- claimed stage director f 'jmir "IADY" . . . Louise At ki )W I 2, 1980 Laura Garff are sharing Will Be Sung LAKE. The Utah Opera Company will present Verdis LaTraviata in Italian at the Capitol Theatre Oct. 23, 25, 27 and 29. All cast members are local residents, a Watt Vallay Vlavt Thurs., Oct. Sarah Ventura is lending her expertise to the staging of the opera. Verdis immortal classic is set amidst the glamorous atmosphere of Paris. The role of Violetta will be played by JoAnn Ottley. Glade Peterson will portray Alfredo Germont. Kathleen Watt and the role of Flora, while alternating in the role of Annina are Ann Green and Anne Rasmussen. Giorgo Germont will be sung by Gene Larsson In the case of the MX, its common knowledge that if the Air Force wants to build the system in the a desert, its going to a build the system in the desert. No matter how much Scott Matheson or Robert List, the governor of Nevada, fulfill their political obligations and ask for explanations. No matter how much residents of these two states might protest. Were told to trust the government. To trust that by building this system, the government will be protecting us from obliteration in a nuclear holocaust. Utah-Nevad- Utah-Nevad- Eric Coyne will portray the Marquis and Jim Johnson the Commissioner. The production is slated to be Varujan first performance with the Utah Opera Company at the head of the Utah Symphony. Tickets are available ofby contacting the box fice beginning Monday. Box office hours are 10:30 to 5:30 weekdays and Saturdays from West Valley City, UT. Italian Opera SALT the public hearings. meaningless. virtually Theyre Even at local government levels - the county, Murray City, West Valley City - hearings are generally held only to fulfill the requirements of the law and to put on a good front. Forget Salt Lake County and the rest of Utah when this area is being pinfor a nupointed as the bulls-ey- e clear attack by the Russians. testing. Some government studies even admit there is a link. But when it comes down to standing up and admitting that it was wrong, the government has hedged and has told residents to expect a difficult and protracted fight. More recently, the Air Force has been less than candid with Arkansas residents whom, it appears, came extremely close to being firsthand witnesses of a nuclear explosion when a Titan missile blew up, reportedly dislodging a nuclear Ko-jia- and Don Becker. Dave Arnold is cast in the role of Gastone and Robert Todwell will portray Douphol. Dr. Grenvil will be sung by William Goeglein and Ben Cabey is cast as Guiseppe. noon to 5:30. Try Green Sheet sified ads! Clas- 262-668- Reunion Is Set Friday Night At Ward Chapel HOLLADAY. nion who A reu- of missionaries served an Eastern-Canadia- 2nd-14t- h planned . Youthful And Versatile lady," which opens tonight day) ot Pioneer Memoria Theatre . "My Fair Patricia Kies (left), Robert e play key roles in environment your children will enjoy Create the day or night. These inexpensive natural oil stained wood pieces will help you make wise use of limited spoce and provide more storage than you could ever imogine. All pieces ore available as open stock' so you can odd to the grouping at any time. Easy to core for and almost indestructible. Come in with your room measurements and we will be happy to help you put it all together. (Thurs-Peterso- PAAT 'Fair Lady Opens Tonight The .SALT LAKE. first show of what promises to be an outstanding theater season opens tonight (Thur- continue nightly except Sundays through Oct. 18. The show is an adaptation of George Ber-nar- Shaws by Alan at Pioneer sday) Memorial Theatre. My Fair Lady, acclaimed as one of the best-love- Pygmalion Lerner and Jay Frederick Loewe. Robert Peterson musicals d ever produced, under way at returns as PMTs artist in residence to play Pro- - will get p.m. and 8 TinES DISCOUNT v. Lee Dunlop Uniroyal Members of the PMT Company who will appear in the show include The Merry Widow, comes from New York to play Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl who is transformed into an elegant lady. Duane Hill is recreating is role as Alfred P. Doolittle and Sheet area high school thespians, Russ Cuff from Kearns, Georgia Sorensen out of Olympus and Lonny Eschler from Granite. Others in the cast are Leslie Allen, Karen B. 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