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Show DAILY UTAf I HRGNflC LE TliHNlVEltSmTOinJtAlf TUESDAY, JANUARY H. It35 Bangerter stresses education as most important 'E' in his 'State of State' talk by Marva BicMc Chronicle staff Gov. Norman Bangerter stressed education, economic development, and efficiency in government in his "State of the State" address Monday. Bangerter, the first Republican governor in 20 years, addressed the 46th Legislature at the beginning of its session. "Our focus this year will include the three E's education, economic development, and efficiency in government," said the former speaker of the House. Utah's increasing population rate makes these issues 45-d- ay the most important, with education being the number one "E," he said. "Utah's population will grow at a rate of 2 percent a year for the next 25 years. This rate is more than double the national average," said Bangerter. The population in Utah is expected to reach 2 million by 1992, just seven years from now. In 1966, Utah's population was 1 million. This means Utah must have increasing job opportunities to meet its growth rate, said Bangerter. "The challenge to economic development will only multiply in the future." But more important is the heavy burden the population rate places on Utah schools. The significant growth over the next 25 years will be in the school-ag- e the last population, he several years we've had to educate 10,000 to 12,000 new students each year." This student explosion will put pressure on the entire educational system. Year-roun- d school is one alternative for public education in Utah. But "different districts have different educational needs," the new governor said. "Year round schools might be invaluable for some areas of the state, but they may not necessarily be right for all areas." The Utah Vocational Education Master Plan is another proposal before the Legislature. This plan said.-"Ove- r VOL. 94 NO. 71 u.s . os long way from flu Killing King's dmsaras, Ohioan tells U. by Shatma Bona Chronicle staff Despite some progress in civil rights, America has a long way to go in fulfilling Martin Luther King Jr.'s dreams of racial parity, says Rep. Louis Stokes In a keynote address Monday in commemoration of the slain civil rights leader's birthday, Stokes told a University of Utah audience that racism is still inherently alive in (D-Ohi- t V o). American society. "Obviously we have made progress, but every time I try to place that progress into its proper perspective, the statistics tell me that that progress has been minimal," he said. "We have a long way to go when we are talking about parity in every aspect of American life for American minorities." Although Stokes admits the status of American blacks has improved, he cites examples of political and economic inequality as proof that more needs to be done. While the number of black legislators has increased since the 1960s, the House of Representatives has only 21 and the Senate is completely white. Stokes said since blacks comprise 12 percent of the United States population, there should be about 52 or 53 representatives and 12 senators. "I am stunned with the realization that we are still just above I percent of the elected officials as of 1985," he said. From an economic perspective, blacks haven't fared much better. In 1981 black families only had S56 for every S100 white families had. Two black children in every five are raised in economically handicapped conditions, and where educational background is equal, blacks are twice as likely to be unemployed. Stokes added that in 1982 the combined incomes of the companies for the entire year only top 25 black-ownequaled five days in sales of Exxon. One reason for economic and political equality could be a diminishing interest to uphold civil rights in America, he ed told a full house in the Rep. Louis Stokes Union Ballroom Monday that blacks still have a long way to go in achieving full cavil rights. (D-Ohi- o) In a press conference Monday, Stokes said the Reagan administration has the worst civil rights record of any presidency within his recollection. He said that through his actions, Reagan has blatantly attacked civil rights, the Gvil Rights Commission, and Affirmative Action. continued on page two said. . 4 V: would shift vocational education from a narrow, training-onl- y perspective to meet broader educational Mlf HI needs. Bangerter said this plan would benefit students by IT I Jl j'lfl.l:'iFS I 1 - making vocational education more flexible and educational needs of the responsive to the long-terstudents. The second "E," economic development, is another challenge facing legislators. Bangerter said although Utah's economy improved in 1984, more jobs need to be created because 46,000 Utahns are still unemployed. "This is of paramount concern to Utah's economy." In addition to finding jobs for those unemployed, Bangerter told legislators to remember the state needs about 25,000 new jobs each year to accommodate those entering the job market. The third "E" is efficiency in government. "As we strive for an efficient government, we will not forget our responsibility to those citizens who, through no fault of their own, cannot provide for themselves," m he said. Bangerter pledged to support programs that help people become self-sufficie- nt members of the community. He said government has a responsibility to give a hand to those in need, but it should not give hand-out- s. Government cannot and should not do everything, he said. "We should encourage entrepreneurship in all aspects of the community." Also, legislators will have to decide where to put the sizable surplus of funds, which some estimates put at $100 million. Bangerter said he would like to see some of the funds go back to the taxpayers. Other major issues lawmakers will face are flood control, prison overcrowding, a huge proposed insurance law revision, partial truck deregulation, a medical liquor law revision and an effort to ease rising malpractice liability costs. A if '9JiM ti ' of civil rights activists speak on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday for the U. of U.s commemoration of his birth. The campus celebration comes one year before the beginning of a King A panel national holiday. Panelists recall GCimig's by Lisa Carricaburu Chronicle staff Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on in Americans who reject complacency and struggle to bring about constructive change, a renowned civil rights activist said at the University of Utah Monday. Michelle, Kourouma, one of five panelists chosen to discuss King during the U.'s early commemoration of his birth, told the audience that King would not be satisfied with the progress of the civil rights movement. Kourouma, executive director of the National Council of struggle Black Mayors, said congressional approval of a national holiday in honor of King, passage of the Voting Rights Act, and the fact that nearly 5,700 blacks occupy public offices attest to the vivacity of King's legacy. "However were Dr. King alive today, I'm sure he would be pleased with some of the progress, but he wouldn't be sitting back on his laurel leaf," she said. "He would be dissatisfied with high unemployment among blacks, nuclear proliferation, unsuccessful attempts to pass the Equal Rights Ammendment, the starving of millions of blacks in Africa, and apartheid in South Africa. continued on page three Non-Prof- it Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 1529 Salt Lake City, UT |