Show x S e rv R. R LaVaun Cox R. R LaVaun Cox Takes Helm of Off Gas Group n R LaVaun Cox Utah publisher pub pub- Usher lisher for tor the past 14 years has been named Executive Director of the Utah Petroleum Council according to an en announcement by D. D A. A Johnson division manager manager manager man man- ager for Phillips Petroleum Co and Council nell president Mr Ur Cox succeeds succeeds' John Klas mm director of f the Council for the first two ye years rs of Its Its Mr fro now heads the public relations department of Utah Copper Division of Copper Corporation As director Mr Cox will win be charged arged with public and polItical political cal relations for the Petroleum Council representing many segments segments segments seg seg- ments of Utah's Oil Industry The Council offices are located at A American Oil Building Jn Salt Lake City The new director Is Js former editor and publisher of The ManU Manta Messenger selling that newspaper Nov 1 1960 He lIe Is Isa Isa isa a past president of the Utah State Press association and hd h has s served on that groups group's board of directors for nine years A veteran veteran veteran vet- vet eran of World War n II he has been active In American Legion club dub and church activities aa ac In Mont ManU Mr Cox was a member of the Utah State Legislature during the dand Band Legislatures serving as Senate Majority Leader during the 1961 session lie He is currently a member of the Utah Legislative Council and of the Education and Welfare committee of that tUt group |