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Show Page Four FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1962 THE SALT LAKE TIMES I THE SALT LAKE TIMES Combined with The Salt Lake Mining & Legal Newt fcSrlfiSS Published Every Friday at Salt Lake City, Utah - - . Entered at the postoffice at Salt Lake Gty as second Independent class matter August 23, 1923, under the act of .. March 8, 1879. Newspaper 711 South West Temple Telephone EM I GLENN BJORNN, Publisher "This publication is not owned or controlled by any party, clan, clique, faction or corporation." Volume 41 Number 40 Utah County Demos Lose Appeal To Supreme Court Utah's right-to-wor- k law of-fers no protection to those public employes removed when a dif-ferent political party takes office. The Utah Supreme Court so ruled this week in rejecting the appeal of 37 Utah County Demo-crats. They charged they were unlawfully removed from their county road jobs when a Republi-can majority took over the Utah County Commission in 1961. The Utah law prevents an em-ployer from discriminating in employment on the basis of an employe's membership in "a labor union, labor organization or any otner type oi association. The discharged employes claimed that the association of which they were members, and because of which they were fired, was the Democratic Party. Judge F. W. Keller had reject-ed the idea that a political party is the kind of an association in-tended by the Legislature. On appeal, the Utah Supreme Court unanimously agreed with that decision. Justice F. Henry Henroid, writing the opinion, said: "Sometimes people vote to oust an administration as well as to elect one. So doint, it would be absurd to say that hav-ing ousted one, by legislative fiat the latter's loyal disciples must be perpetuated in their positions with the obvious frustration of the electorate's expressed de-sire." the--L EASED GRAPEVINE f Saltair, once a favorite swim-ming and dancing resort on Great Salt Lake this week was declared surplus property by the Utah Park and Recreation Com-mission and recommended for public sale. Harold P. Fabian, chairman of the commission, said members aumorizea tne director, Alain u. Hayward to recommend to the State Board of Examiners that the resort properties including the large pavillion, be sold at public sale. , The costs of government, chief-ly for public schools, cost Utah property owners nine per cent more in property taxes in 1961 than in 1960. The total property tax bill in 1960 was $94,233,249 as reported in the State Tax Commission statistical bulletin this week. Salt Lake City Board of Edu-cation has set March 27 as date for a special election on a "pack-age deal" that would provide $1,049,000 a year more for school maintenance and operation and six million dollars for district capital improvements. The package would hold the tax mill levy to its present 40 and two tenths mills, board offi-cials explained. The Utah State Fair Board has appointed Woolas A. Macy, 40, a partner in a Salt Lake roofing firm, as secretary-manag- er of the Utah State Fair Association to succeed Donald P. Wyatt who resigned. At the same time the board appointed Mr. Wyatt to a new position as supervisor of Fair buildings and grounds under ' Mr. Macy. A. Jay Redd, Monti-cell- o, president of the fair board, said both appointments were unanimous and both became ef-fective March 1. Utah Attorney General A. Pratt Kesler this week said he would seek passage in the 1963 Legislature of a public defender system in the metropolitan Utah counties. His endorsement will be as president of the Utah Chapter of the Legal Aid Society. He said he would seek the support of the Utah State Bar. Purchase of $14,000 in short term U.S. Treasury bills from budgeted 1962 Salt Lake City Library funds was announced this week by City Treasurer D. H. Whittenburg. The bills, Mr. Whittenburg said, were pur-chased for the library in four blocks of $26,000 each. The bills are scheduled to come due April 19, May 17, June 21 and July 19. Government by default is the fault of citizens who have ceased to care, the International presi-dent of Kiwanis International told a meeting of the Utah-Idah- o District in Ogden this week. Speaking was Merle H. Tucker, a Gallup, N.M. radio station operator. Representatives of 19 clubs were on hand. Everyone is eagled eyed to see another's faults and deformity. John Dryden. It is idle to talk to people of their faults, for, if they knew them they would not commit them. William Lamb. New York Democrat Blasts Rockefeller On Stand Change Rep. Emanuel Celler (D-N.Y- .), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Dean of the New York Democratic Congressional delegation has accused Governor Rockefeller of abandoning his own principles under the pres-sure of political expediency. "I say that Rockefeller recom-mended one thing to President Eisenhower and now recom-mends another thing to the peo-ple of New York. Does he deny that, as Chairman of the Presi-dent's Advisory Committee on Government Organization, he recommended creation of a de-partment of urban affairs simi-lar to that proposed by President Kennedy? "As an appointee of the Eisen-hower Administration, Mr. Rockefeller had several years to digest the problems of urban areas. While the Administration that sponsored him failed to meet these problems and ignored Rockefeller's own recommenda-tions, Rockefeller now opposes a Democratic solution. "Only a few months ago, as the Governor of New York, Mr. Rockefeller, according to news-paper reports, told the National Association of County Officials and the American Municipal As-sociation that he was not opposed to a department of urban affairs. "Last night in the heart of the farm belt, he denied the need of Federal assistance for cities. 'States can meet their own prob-lems,' he said. "Meanwhile as Governor of New York he continues for New what he said in the middle of the farm belt. "I cannot but question Rocke-fellers' motives when he saw fit to question President Kennedy's sincerity in announcing his inten-tion to appoint Robert Weaver, a Negro, as Secretary of the pro-posed department. In the first year of the Kennedy Administra-tion the President was respon-sible for many breakthroughs to advance civil rights. Mr. Rocke-feller is unaware of these ac-complishments. The members of minority groups are well aware of these actions if Governor Rockefeller is not. "It appears that Mr. Rocke-feller is attempting to contrive an artificial issue where there exists in fact a clear cut proposal to create a needed cabinet office, and name as its secretary a man who has distinguished himself beyond all question in the pro-posed department's principal area of concern. "We are not surprised that spectators at a Republican Party dinner found cause to boo Mr. Rockefeller, nor are we surprised that Senator Goldwater com-mended him." York City and other urban cen-ters a nearly confiscatory balance of payments, taking far more in taxes than he returns in approp-riations, "Rockefeller is now committed to the Miller-Halleck-Dirks- en (the new troika) line. His recent stand only confirms his disregard for, the cities. The recent redis-ricting of Congressional lines that Rockefeller sponsored means New York City loses three Congressmen. "Governor Rockefeller has adopted unusual tactics in his attempt to rebuild his prestige across the nation. He has given indication that he is perfectly willing to let the citizens of ur-ban areas be deprived of equal representation in Government. By calling President Kennedy's plan for establishment of a de-partment of urban affairs 'polit-ical fakery,' Rockefeller gave the strongest type of hint that he is opposed to creating such an addition to the President's Cabinet. "It should not be necessary to remind Governor Rockefeller that three years ago he was elected Chief Executive of a state that now has 14,332,000 urban population. This is 85.4 per cent of the total population of the state of New York. I doubt very much if Governor Rockefeller would repeat in New York City How Much Religion in Schools? (Continued from Page One) The basic issues against religion in public schools are: Regular Bible reading interpretation and distribution of the Bible, and after hours instruction. They also include recitation of the Lord's prayer, grace, and other sectarian prayers; singing of hymns and observancse of religious holidays; display of re-ligious symbols, taking religious census, and using religious tests for employment and promotion of teachers. According to Peters, in some areas religion is forced upon the students causing great concern to the parents and community. The stand taken by sectarian leaders is varied. Even within the same denomination there are numerous opinions as to if religion should be taught in public schools. Although in Judaism there is no hierarchy to determine policy, there is a consistency in the positions of Jewish organizations. Leo Pfeffer, general counsel of the American Jewish Congress, says, "Religion in the home, in the church and in the synagogue serves incompar-ably to ennoble the spirit of mankind. Religion in the public schools, however, serves only to harrass, hurt and dislocate chil-- i dren of minority faiths and to impair wholesome classroom re lationships." You are Responsible for Your Income Tax Return Each federal income taxpayer is responsbile for the facts and figures entered in the return he signs. This is true even if it is prepared with the assistance of the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, District Director Roland V. Wise explains. In advising taxpayers of this responsibility, Mr. Wise said, "We must remind them that they are responsible under law for all entries and all supporting documents in their returns no matter who prepares it. The Internal Revenue, he said, welcomes returns prepared by competent professional persons, but such assistors in many instances can only rely upon information provided by the tax-- , payer. The taxpayers themselves are the persons primarily and finally responsible, he said. ! The State of Law Enforcement It is a sad commentary on modern-da- y law enforcement for any officer to be guilty of a violation of civil rights. In addition to the basic immoral aspects and the attendant public scorn, such incidents are all the more regrettable because they are so unnecessary. But for a few isolated instances, the day of police brutality is past. Scientific crime detection techniques and professional standards have now become the strong right arm of law enforce- - x ment, and there is no need tor any otticer to resort to dishonor-able tactics. Responsible police officials do not tolerate such methods. They know there is no substitute for penetrative, intelligent investigation, supported by scientific evidence. In recent years, our nation has made great strides in ad-vancing human dignity and welfare. Law enforcement has been most instrumental in these advancements and has been a strong ally of those dedicated to preserving our God-give- n heritage. Our profession, called upon to protect and help preserve indi-vidual liberties, is charged with a sacred responsibility. If we do less than our utmost to live up to this trust, we fail. We may be proud of our progress, but we cannot be satisfied as long as incidents occur which give justification to charges of civil rights violations involving officers. Some extremists use these incidents as sounding boards. They exploit civil rights as well as other just causes for self aggrandizement and per-sonal gain. They distort issues, spread rumors and hatred, and pit one element of society against another. The FBI is charged with the responsibility of investigating alleged violations of civil rights. This, of course, has never been a popular role. The FBI is criticized on the one hand by those who cry "national police" and usurpation of functions rightfully reserved to the states. On the other hand it is attacked by those who say it has hedged on civil rights matters involving members of law enforcement. The FBI's position on both points is well known. Over the years, it has consistently given these investigations prompt and impartial attention without apologies to anyone. Adapted from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin SP The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. Anatole France. |