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Show Rampton pledges reserved support : ! ' .71, rn f ' : , 1 vj I 5 ...1 Gov. Calvin L. Rampton pledged his support for Democratic Presidential nominee George S. McGovern Thursday at the University, but pointed out some reservations he still has in giving his support. Gov. Rampton said he wants Sen. McGovern's views on a guaranteed annual wage and defense budget cuts clarified. He said he supports Sen. McGovern as a man, but has reservations on these programs. A spokesman for the governor later said Sen. McGovern has promised a defense budget breakdown to all governors, but that the promised budget has not yet been received. Much criticism has been pointed at the governor since he refused to support McGovern at the Democratic National Convention. Con-vention. Several Utah Democrats claim he has no rapport with the Presidential candidate. But, Gov. Rampton denies this saying that getting this clarification will be "no problem at all." He also said he and Sen. McGovern have boon on a first-name basis for over five years. Criticism of the governor has also come from Kent Shearer, chairman of the Utah State Republican Party, Mr. Shearer claims the governor will not have rapport with either of the candidates can-didates for President. Gov. Rampton said his communications com-munications with both men are adequate. He reiterated his rapport with Sen. McGovern and said Shearer is underestimating the President. "Both desire to cooperate with the nation's governors regardless of party or various political stands," he said. The governor admits Sen. McGovern will have an "uphill battle" but also pointed out the senator's past success against great odds in obtaining the Democratic nomination. He also defended his own right to run for a third term. He gave Gov. Rockfeller of New York and Gov. Calvin L. Rampton said at a monthly press conference at the University Thursday he will support George McGovern in his campaign, cam-paign, but has some reservations.. Gov. Love of Colorado as examples of third term governors. gover-nors. Both men are Republicans. Gov. Rampton said Democrats should have this same right. He also denied that he had any intentions of running for senator. He said he would rather be governor and that he wants to live in urbanized Washington (D.C.) less the more he sees of it. The Fairgrounds auto races will close down Sept. 1, he announced, an-nounced, saying the state should not provide property for any event with such a high noise factor. He told of his intentions to ask the legislature next January to give liquor funds to cities and counties, and also to ask them to check out the possibility of using surplus funds for building and recreational programs. Impersonators Joe ond Jeff, direct from the Denver Pluyboy Club, will perform on the Union Patio at noon toduy. AdmiNsion and soft drinks are free. f |