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Show THURSDAY. APRIL 30, 1970 Utah State Parks, Recreation Move To New Offices A major office move which will affect thousands of Ut alms as well as out - of - state recreation seekers is the transfer, over this weekend, of the main offices of the Utah State Division of Parks and Recreation according to State Parks Director Harold Tippetts. The office being vacated is at 132 South Second West r i i rvs r a J in Salt Lake City. The new offices are located at 1596 West North Temple in a newly constructed addi tion to the building housing the State Division of Fish and Game. Of particular interest which is affected by the move at this time of year, are the hundreds of people seeking to register their boats ahead of the recreation and especially the fishing season. This move is a major effort by the State Department of Natural Resources to consolidate the offices of its various divisions, looking toward better purchasing, warehousing, i accounting, if I I it riLv ... and other procedures wherein vol umes of business as well as utilization of modern methods and machines can bring about better utilization of space as well as greater efficiency in the State De partment. It is a result of action of the Utah State Legislature which set up in 1967 a Department of Natural Resources composed of the various divisions of State government that are responsible for activities in the natural resource field. To cause as little disruption as possible the move is being made over Arbor Day (a State holiday) and the weekend. State Park office business will resume as usual at 8:30 Monday morning, April 27, at the new location with boat reg istrations and other seasonal operations in full swing. Burton Concerned Over Prisoners, Presses For Answers Laurence J. Congressman R Utah, recently his concern over the plight of American servicemen who are Drlsoners of war of the North Vietnamese. Said Congressman Burton, "President Nixon's announcement of the withdrawal of more American troops is a significant step toward peace in Viet Nam. I am pleased by the President's continuing efforts to bring our men home from this troubled land and to pursue Vietnamiza tlon of this war. "However, I am deeply concerned that in our quest for peace, we might lose sight of that of another vital effort the from men our delivering prisoner of war camps of North Viet Nam so they may be returned to their homes and families. "It is estimated that 435 men, some 15 from Utah, are in the hands of the North Vietnamese. I have contacted the Defense for information reto garding the steps being taken secure the freedom of these American servicemen. I intend to personally press this matter with Secretary of Defense Laird. "In addition I am initiating discussions with the American Red Cross, several church groups and other private sources and will contact Secretary of State Laird to determine what steps ai e being taken through the United Nations to develop possible avenues of action for the return of our men." Burton, Driver Safety Course Starts Next Tuesday The best drivers in Utah County are the ones who recognize they still need to be better, J. Earl Johnson, Safety Director for the Safety Council for Utah Counofty, said recently. And we're to do best the way them fering Drivjust that -- - the Defensive ing Course. "As we swing into summer, with vacations and summer outings," Johnson stated, "Utah County drivers will be doing more and more driving. This, coupled with the influx of tourists visiting our area, means that the possibility of becoming an accident victim increases. The only way that our people can have an acc- summer." he said, "is to know how to stay out of traffic trouble." Tn several before and after studies of persons completing the Defensive Driving course, oxtered bv the Council, it has been found that in every Instance a substantial reduction in trarac accidents had been achieved. "The Course," he eihphasiied, "is intended for all licensed driv ident-free ers. I 1U em lodeo mm mm &tan$&y m fey (o) JpoffiBo mw |