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Show base is SE Utah asset In studying the position taken Dy Jim Hurst in his letter to the editor this week, it becomes easy to understand his concern about the low-altitude, low-altitude, high-speed Air Force F-lll training runs, which were suspended last week. The danger to all persons in the air is evident, and makes it imperative that the parties involved get together to work our some solution to the problem, other than out-and-out halt of the program. The missile base has become an important economic factor in Southeastern Utah. County Assessor Kenneth Beach announced last week that the taxes on base properties are in excess of $50 thousand annually, and this does not even take into consideration the economic impact of the jobs involved. The public interest certainly would not be served by suspending activities at the missile base, and this is not the course of action suggested by Mr. Hurst, manager of Green River Aviation. He has asked that the problems presented by the craft, as outlined in his letter, be discussed, and a study of possible alternatives made in order to better assure the safety of all persons in the air. |