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Show Thursday, September Constitutional Amendments But Danger Still Exists Outlined For Public Editors Note: This Is the first In a series of four articles on the four amendments to the Utah Constitution which Utah voters will be asked to vote upon November 7th. Proposition No. 1 has been placed on the ballot as a result of recommendations by Utahs Constitutional Revision Commission. It reads as follows: Proposition No.l: LegislaShall tive Article Revision Article VI of the State Constitution be revised tomakechanges in the procedure and manner of operation of the State Legislature and the legislative branch of state government, Including rules and prothe cedure? (The present law and the proposed revision will be on cards in the polling place and booth.) ng This amendment proposes four significant types ofclian-g- es in the legislative article of the Utah Constitution. They are: (1) adding three new sections designed to increase legislamodernitive effectiveness, zing certain legislative procedures, (3) clarifying ambiguous provisions, and (4) removing d. unnecessary detail and dead-woo- Three new sections are pro- posed to increase legislative effectiveness: (1) A legislative auditor is empowered to perform audits of any subdivision of state govern- ment. This section for the first time provides the means for the Legislature to follow pubUc funds beyond their appropriation and, in fact, become the "watchdog of the public purse that the constitution requires. Proponents of this measure stress that it is particularly important that the Legislature perform its role in auditing state expenditures, in view of the recent Utah Supreme Court decision which names the State Auditor as the only officer authorized to disburse public The time by which a (2) candidate for the Legislature must meet the requirements is clarified. Present provisions are unclear as to the eligibility date. (3) The date on which laws become effective is made definite. The effective date presently is linked with the publication date, making a variation in the dates on which laws become effective. Since it is also unclear what constitutes publication, the compounded. problem is Removing Deadwood (1) The specified form for enacting clauses of bill s is deleted. It is the prevailing opinion that such detail is not necessary in the Constitution and should be specified by statutory law. (2) The long list of special laws prohibited by Section 26 is deleted in favor of the general statement prohibiting all special laws where a general law is applicable. All of the specific laws listed are prohibited by express or implied provisions elsewhere in the Constitution. (3) Sections 27 and 30 are deleted as having little meaning or application today. The sections prohibit the Legislature from releasing debts to the state or from granting extra compensation to an officer or contractor. The executive branch has the authority to grant extra compensation and release or negotiate debts, and the authority is regularly used. The provisions in Proposition No. 1 have been endorsed by the Board of Commissioners of the Utah State Bar, the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, UTEGO (Utahns for Efthe Utah fective Government Foundation, and both guberna- torial candidates. strengh-the- The extreme fire danger conditions that existed in the Intermountain Region during late summer have been lessened by Is It Murder? Ai-laws that really infringing right to control as some insist, tity of human riding issue? forbid abortion on a womans her own body, or is the sanclife the over- Sen. McGovern, who earlier declared firmly that aboriion was a matter to be decided between a woman and her doctor, has changed his position and now says that it is a matter to be handled by state governments. President Nixon, however, has stated, Unrestricted policies of abortion on demand I cannot square with my personal belief in the sanctity of human life including the life of the yet unborn. In January, 1971, the General Council of the United Church of Canada decided that "abortion should be a private matter between a woman and her doctor. But in February, this year, the editor of The Observer, official publication of the United Church, declared, We reject the United Church statement that 'abortion is a pri- vate matter. The deliberate destruction of a fetus, the death of 25 to 30 thousand unborn Canadian babies a year a private matter! To us, k i 1 1 i n g a child is shortly before birth as wrong as killing a child shortly after birth. ... We all know that the Bible Thou s h a 1 not kill. But crucial question is: At what point does the developing child become a human being entitled to life? says, 1 the Header Opinion Poll Since it seems to me that the public opinion polls have funds. (2) The Legislature is authorized to retain legal counsel separate from the Attorney Generals office. This measure Math Is The Name Of Game Fire Danger Improves LEWIS LLEWELLYN dealt with this matter too superficially, I have decided to poll the readers of this column as to their attitudes towai-abortion. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you would respond to the following statements, indicating which you believe is correct. The child is not entitled to life until he or she is born. Abortion should be legally permitted at any time prior to ( I birth. ( ) The unborn child should be entitled to life from the time of conception when the fertilized ovum is implanted in the wall of the uterus. Abortion at any time after conception should be prohibited. ) The unborn ( child is en titled to life from the time of quickening," when movement of the unborn child is first felt by the pregnant woman. Abortion should be permitted until but prohibited quickening, after that time. ( i The unborn child is Robert McBride, Chief of the Division of Fire Control and State and Private Forestry, reported that more fires have been reported this year in the Intermountain Region than during 1966, which was the worst year in history for the number of fires started. However, the date during 1972 is 1,474, with 13,670 acres burned. During, 1966, 1,340 fires resulted in 61, 374 acres burned. The greatest destruction caused by fire in one year was during year for fires was 1940, when there were 431 in the Intermountain Region. Tnisyear277 of the total 1,474 fires have d. been Mr. McBride urged National Forest visitors to continue using care with fire. During cool autumn weather, he explained, much damage is caused such as pregnancy resulting from rape or incest. ( ) Abortion should be per mitted when necessary to save the life of the woman. I am interested in hearing from you on this subject. You may write me in care of this newspaper. STAPLES, MINN., WORLD. With the political pot coming ever closer to a boil, the following comment may have some man-caus- ed man-cause- by warming fires and campfires that are left unattended. Ihe Old Icwm. Page September The meeting will attract elementary and secondary math teachers from the schools of In addition, it is Utah. expected that about 500 math teachers from other parts of the country will be in attendance The purpose of this meeting are fourfold: To provide enough variety that each participant will return 28-3- 0. To exicte mathematic educators to plan for immediate improvement in learning experiences for students. To make teachers aware of state, national and international trends in mathematics education. involve To heavily is needed. (3) Legislators are permitted per diem compensation not to exceed the regular session rate for attendance at meetings of interim committees established by law. Modernizing Procedures (1) Bills and joint resolutions may be read three times by title instead of in their entirety. The requirement may be suspended by a vote. This modifies the constitution to correspond more closely to the actual practice required by a heavy workload session. and the (2) Bills and joint resolutions may be signed and certi- fled by the Speaker and President within five days following adjournment in lieu of during open session. This change is to allow time in open session to be spent on business which involves the entire body. two-thir- ds 60-d- ay Clarifying Provisions Division Offices Observe NHF Day The public is invited to attend the National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration at Division of Wildlife Resources offices Monday, September 25. Materials used in wildlife management will be on display for public inspection from 3 until 8 P.M. at the Salt Lake office, 1596 West North Temple. Similar displays will be exhibited by the Division's regional offices in Price, Cedar City, Vernal, Provo and Ogden. Since 1905 Utah sportsmen have contributed more than $70 million total revenue to the management of the states wildlife. Approximately $10 million of that amount was received in the last two years. Utahs involved sportsmens clubs will also host open houses and other activities in conjunction with the observance. NHF Day Lauds Sportsmen Outdoor sportsmen were the nature. Outdoor sportsmen, decades ago, sounded alarms and tried to do something to stop the raping of the land, pillaging of forests, pollution of lakes, streams and oceans and indiscriminate slaughter offish and wildlife. The special day Is opposed by many supporters of the current anti -- hunting movement. Those spearheading the antihunting movement claim wild animals are being pushed tothe brink of extinction by outdoors-me- n. Top wildlife professionals, however, point out that no spe- cies in America has been The general session will take place Thursday at 8 P.M. in the, Salt Palace Assembly Room. The remainder of the activities will take place in the Hotel Utah. Uncle Sam gels most of D.C. should Ite named Fund City." Ewles. 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But since everything must begin somewhere . . . stirred up about. One of our new bumpers, for example, is built around twin hydraulic cylinders. So on minor impact, the whole system retracts to cushion the shock. It's standard on all big Chevrolet, Chevelle and Monte Carlo New Nova Hatchback Upland Game Hunts Open Isnt it romantic? see that rectangle beaming at you from above? That's a moon-rooNot to be confused with a sunroof. (Although many people will undoubtedly be caught using it like one.) A power roof is available on Chevelle and Monte Carlo; a manual You f. Several upland game hunts this weekend. Grouse, for their efforts to conserve partridge, turkey and cottontails become fair game Saturday, while pheasant and quail seasons open November 11th. Turkey hunters must obtain a special turkey hunting permit, which costs $3, in addition to their small game or combination license. Rifle, revolver, pistol or shotgun pelletes larger than No. 4 miy not be used in purTWO SERIES The Superba has 7 pushbutton cycles, including automatic suit of upland game birds with Soak Cycle and 180 SaniCycle. the exception of wild turkeys. Automatic rack upper ppwer Shot sizes larger than BB or cord reel. Automatic rinse agent disAutomatic reset smaller than No. 6 are unlawful that penser. rapid quickly advances the timer to Off after 'for turkey hunting. Turkey short cycles And a Basket. must be taken with a rifle The Imperial has 3 cycles including automatic Soak Cycle. Action signal using center fire cartridges, light. Rinse agent dispenser is optional. bow and broadhead arrows or Both models have 4 dividers in the top a shotgun no larger than 10 rack that adjust to hold stemware and gauge and no smaller than 20 glasses securely, or fold down to take Bumpers are exciting? This year's are something to get itself. New Malibu Colonnade Hardtop Coupe. models. Nineteen different models to choose from. open KitchenAid Portables DISHWASHERS Small-Item- s pots and bowls. Pins at the rear of the lower rack fold down for a large item like a casserole or platter. Double-doo- r automatic detergent dispenser CHOICE OF COLORS Both senes are available in golden harvest, avocado k or white. green, edged coppertone hard maple cutting board top. guide bar, and stainless steel trim strips included in both leries. - R&R Furniture gauge. If game birds are dressed, one fully feathered wing must remain attached to each bird to permit species identification It is unlawful to carry loaded firearms in vehicles or to discharge a firearm on any public road. Permission oflandowners must be obtained to shoot within 600 feet of any dwelling house, barn, poultry yard or corral where domestic animals are kept. Coupe. Look what we hatched You know us for our little Vega Hatchback. Now dependable Nova has one. Which literally makes it half trunk with the backseat down. It's a feature as practical as Nova one on Nova. system. (1) The language used to stagger terms of senators is clarified. Its 1973, and Chevrolet roofs are opening, seats are swiveling, bumpers are retracting, hatches are flipping up. en- dangered bysportsmen. Rather, the chief enemies of wildlife have been pollution and encroachment of civilization of wildlife habitat. Hunters, through license fees, excise tax on arms and ammunition, and other contributions, spend millions of dollars yearly, which is made available for wildlife habitat improvement, land purchase, transplanting of animals and protection of range. Utah teachers of mathematics in the role of sharing successful experiences. the separation of powers principle already a vital part of the Utah Constitution. The Legislature will still be allowed to call upon the Attorney General for legal assistance if it 3 home with ideas to improve mathematics education for the students in his school. "When Circles Are Square, "Stimulation Games for Consumer Mathematics," Mathematics and Productive Thinking, are but three of the topics to be discussed at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) meeting at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City, one who can get money from the rich and votes from the poor, and make each think he is protecting them from the other. 972 our funds, so Washington, V& fully-forme- politician is worst en- person, even though bom before the due time. should be permitted until then, but prohibited after that time. ( ) Aboition should be per mitted only in certain cases, A gion. The 1 total acreage burned during 1972 is considerably less than that reported in 1966, he said. The total number of fires to titled to life at the time when, if born prematurely, he or she could be kept alive as a truth in it: ns recent precipitation, reported Forest Service fire officials today. However, they warned that the fire season is not yet over. Hunters are urged to use special care during the big game hunting season just ahead. 1947, when 86,807 acres were burned in the Interm ountain Re- 21 , Weve been thinking about your legs One of the few things people asked us to improve in our popular Chevelle was leg room in the backseat. Well, your knees will be pleased with the '73s. There's almost 3'z more inches in the sedans. So what else is new Naturally this is only a taste of what's new for '73. Among other things, we're introducing larger gas tanks for longer cruising range, a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation system, a hatchback for wagons, and a highly refined flowthrough power ventilation system. Plus a reading light for front seat passengers, improved suspension systems, engines that give you performance combined with gas economy, reclining seats and scores of dramatic styling changes. We invite you to see it all at your Chevrolet dealer's. 1 Chevrolet L J (above) Caprice Coupe. Our new uppermost Chevrolet. Its luxury, comfort and quiet ride rival the most expensive cars you can buy. (below) Monte Carlo S Coupe, America's newest road With the handling of the finest European cars, and the looks and comfort of an American car. car. Buildinga better way to see the USA |
