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Show Court- S quashes Some State Abortion Laws a second physician must be present during a minor's abortion and that a pathology report must be done on each aborted fetus. The court's first woman justice, The (UPI) Supreme Court, in its most sweep ing ruling since the 1973 legalization of abortion, pulled the rug out from under states that had placed restrictions on a woman's right to end her pregnancy. Wednesday's ruling provoked outraged cries from opponents of abortion who denounced the court for permitting "abortion on demand" and vowed to redouble their efforts to rewrite the Constitution to ban the procedure. WASHINGTON Sandra Day O'Connor, sided with the dissenters in the 3 decision on the state rules and agreed with the majority on the few restrictions allowed for minors. 6-- Her vote was carefully watched by both advocates and foes of abortion. When she was nominated to replace Justice Potter Stewart, abortion opponents criticized her stand on the issue during her service in the Arizona legislature. During her confirmation hearings, she steadfastly refused to say she that a woman's right to privacy includes her decision about an abortion. The 1973 ruling held that states may place almost no limits on abortions in the first three months of pregnancy, but there may be controls on the procedure in the fourth through sixth months to protect the mother's health. would repudiate the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion. combined appeals The cases from Missouri, Virginia, on the principle and had sparked hope Akron, Ohio among abortion foes that the court would retreat from its landmark 1973 decision. Instead, the justices stood firm Hatch Upset With Court Ruling Holding that states may not freely regulate access to abortions, the nation's highest court struck down some state restrictions that required mandatory waiting pe- By JEFF MAPES Herald Washington Bureau - Sen. Orrin WASHINGTON Hatch, noting that his constitutional amendment limiting abortion may reach the floor of the Senate next week, Wednesday criticized the Supreme Court for striking down state and local laws restricting when and how abortions can be performed. riods and "informed consent" h, from women who sought abortions after their first three months of pregnancy. But the court left open a window for some restrictions on abortions performed on women under age 18. It upheld Missouri's rules that "If the states don't have the right to set restrictions on abortions with regard to health and use of hospitals, etc., then something's wrong," Hatch said in a statement following the court's decision. The justices voted 3 to over- the "debate is the most important thing" since it wil represent the first time the Senate has debated legislation dealing solely with abortion. In the past, the Senate has dealt only with amendment prohibiting the use of federal funds for abortion. second trimester. Hatch's proposed amendment to the Constitution would give states complete powers to regulate abortion, as they had before the landmark 1973 Roe Vs. Wade decision. 6-- turn laws in Akron and Missouri that, among other things, required waiting periods for abortions and that the operation be performed in hospitals instead of clinios if the woman is in her 24-ho- Hatch acknowledged in an inter view earlier this week that "It's very unlikely" the amendment vote it will win the two-thirneeds to pass the Senate. Hatch argued that the debate in the will force Senate to take a stand on abortion and will crystallize public opinion. fence-straddle- rs But the senator maintained that Women's rights groups and fam ily planning organizations hailed the rulings. "We commend the court for its steadfast commitment to defending the rights of each of us and for its compassionate consideration of fundamental human needs," said Faye Wattleton, Planned Parenthood president. "It is a total victory for a woman's right to choose abortion," said Janet Benshoos, director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Reproductive Freedom Project. But abortion foes, saying they now will focus on a constitutional amendment, predicted the action activists will bring anti-aborti- together. "This will be a call for people to be up in arms" for a constitutional amendment, lawyer Alan Segedy declared after an Akron, Ohio, abortion ordinance he helped draft was struck down by the nation's highest court. Judge Reverses Second Traffic Case in Prove Provo Plans Appeal And ROGER PLOTHOW Provo City says it may appeal to Herald Staff Writers the Utah Supreme Wednesday's Fourth District Judge Allen B. invalidation of the traffic code or Sorensen Wednesday reversed an- may simply reinstate the code by other Provo City case against an emergency action of the city counindividual charged with driving cil. Chet Waggener, chief adminiswhile under the influence of alcohol. trative officer for Provo City, says Sorensen declared Provo City's city administrators believe the traffic code invalid because it was easiest way to resolve the problem not adopted in accordance with may be to simply reinstate the the provisions of state statute. code by council action and make Provo City Ordinance No. 903, sure the necessary copies are covers the city's entire traffic available to the public. The city's legal staff says it is code, including all moving and violations. preparing an appeal to the deciNoall T. Wootton, Utah County sion made by Judge Sorenson. Attorney, says the ruling means Staff members argue that SorenProvo City's traffic code "never son ignored evidence presented has been valid" since its adoption during the case. in November, 1981. Noall Wootton, Utah County AtCourt officials anticipate more torney, says be doubts if an appeal appeals, as a result of Judge can be made for anything except a Sorensen 's ruling. constitutional issue. Sorenson ruled that the case Sorensen ordered the conviction of Pete Martinez, Provo, reversed didn't involve a constitutional ' and the case remanded to the issue. ;'"'.' Jim Brady, an attorney for Eighth Circuit Court with instructions . to 'dismiss . the complaint Provo City, says appeals can be. filed when a law's validity is . against him. Wednesday afternoon, Sorenson struck down. The city will appeal reversed another case, this one on that premise. against Sherraine Moser, Provo, Brady says Fourth District Court Judge David Sam ruled in for the same reasons. . A third case is under advisethe city's favor on an identical ment with Fourth District Judge case earlier this year. The' different rulings have caused the city's George E. Ballif. In a similar in January, Fourth legal advisors to question whether District Judge David Sam found in or not Sorenson's decision actually favor of Provo City, ruling that invalidates the city's traffic code. For now, two .city attorneys will copies of the code were available to the public. be deputized by the county to Judge Ballif struck down the enforce the state traffic code, Lehi City traffic code March 18, which is the same as the city code, on similar facts. Brady said.atin his Martinez, appeal, Glen Ellis, Provo City attorney, tacked the validity of the Provo says Sorenson ignored evidence City ordinance. his ruling was incorrect. The appeal charged that state and "I personally put them (the law requires three copies of a on file, and they're on file copies) code adopted by reference to be with the city recorder," today filed for use and examination by traffic code is said. "Our Ellis in the public the office of the as we're constill as far valid, recorder or clerk of the city. This cerned." not was done, he claimed. Traffic violations originally filed Judge Sorensen, in his decision, said this is required not only by under the city's traffic code can state law but by Provo City's own be refiled under the state code, ordinance. Brady says. Sorenson, in the decision, also "Judge Sorenson's decision will be causing some extra money to cited case law from Pennsylvania be spent, but it won't keep us from and Ohio, writing, "Compliance with the statute is essential to the enforcing the traffic code," he said. validity of the ordinance." By $6.00 A MONTH PROVO, UTAH, THURSDAY, JUNE 18,1983 109TH YEAR, NO. 273 JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN - PRICE 25 CENTS "IPIIIIIillli plBBllBSlBi (fL h m non-movi- &A v ye -- e i " i! fa, . - John Beit Photo Parade Is Pick of Pleasan t Grove S trawberry Days Some of the nation's finest In addition to livestock One of the main events of Pleasant Grove's Strawberry Days Celebration' is its mammoth parade. This year's 86 parade entries is certainly no exception. The parade which entertained thousands of spectators with floats, bands, bagpipes, and dancers, at 16 a.m. will run again along the 206 South parade route starting at 6 p.m. the make-believ- e Lynn Lambert, Miss Provo, won the evening gown trophy in opening night competition of the Miss Utah Pageant Wednesday night at Mt. View High School in Orem. blonde is The 5 ft. 7 in. blue-eye- d the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert, Provo. and she says this year's favorite characters will be the Bernstein Bears. See story and pictures on Page If they can just have a' peanut butter and honey sandwich, they are usually happy. It has become the treat for many after-scho- ol children. But what about a peanut butter taco, peanut butter and banana sandwich, or perhaps a hot fudge peanut butter sundae? Brtu Tregatkii The peanut butter addiction is not limited to the very young. People from all walks of life are part of this craze. For some innovative ways of using this homogenized swirl of peanuts, see Page . 17 of the Today Section. Horo's Amusements Arts Business Classified Ads Comics Crossword 3847 ; weekend. Whore to Find It All ...38-3- 7 21-2- 4 45-5- 2 48 34 National-Internation- 2,32 al 41 Opinions Sports Today 3 1748 3 Utah-Region- al Your Time ,..w Fledermaus role she had 28-2- 1 Photo pre- She was awarded a 3100 scholarship and the winning preliminary trophy. Miss Lambert was awarded a 350 scholarship. More preliminary winners will be named tonight and Friday night in evening gown and talent competition, prior to the naming of the top ten finalists Saturday night from the original roster of 66 girls. Saturday evening competition will culminate with the crowning of a new Miss Utah by Cindy Quinn, outgoing Miss Utah. Closed swimsuit competition was conducted today. The talent portion of the competition makes up 50 percent of the judging, with the other 50 percent evenly divided between swim suit, evening gown and interview. The events (excluding swim suit) are open to the public nightly at 8 p.m. at Mt. View High School. Lynn Lambert New Baseball League By DOROTHY KNOELL Herald Sports Writer AMERICAN Friday to near 75 on Saturday and lows will remain comfortable near 55 degrees. Chances of big thunderstorms near high mountain areas is about 50 percent through the pie-eati- ng viously performed in Opera. She will compete this evening in evening gown competition and Friday night in interview. ck Sunny Now, But Not for Long Sunny skies will remain through Friday, but another band of showers Is expected to move through Central Utah by Saturday afternoon bringing temperatures down. High i should drop from 85 on Natalie Frehner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Frehner, Cedar City, won the talent competition for her rousing rendition of "The Laughing Song" from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. Miss Lambert wore a regal aqua blue gown of her own design which d in rhinestones she and sequins. It featured lace over heavy satin, with a scalloped hemline, neckline, and deep scalloped back. She will be featured tonight in the interview segment hand-beade- 4 , Peanut Butter Tacos, Really? cowboys will be in action tonight in a RCA approved rodeo at the arena. The rodeo will run Friday and contest Saturday at 8 p.m. The will be Friday, at 5 p.m. at the city's public safety building, 100 E. and 100 S. Saturday will provide a wide variety of recreational competition for everybody. and Friday night in her talent number, "Piano Concerto No. 2" by Rachmaninoff. She maintains a 3.8 GPA at BYU where she is a senior majoring in clinical psychology. She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Miss Frehner, who is Miss Iron senior at County, is a Southern Utah State College in Cedar City where she is on full scholarship with a 3.7 GPA. She is majoring in vocal performance and hopes to join an opera company. She has been studying opera for six years. Her red satin performance gown was of her own design with heavy puffed sleeves, fitted bodice and full skirt, in keeping with the By RENEE C. NELSON Herald Today Editor costumes are handmade The the regular features, will be added to the evening parade. This special addition displays some of the areas finest livestock. Other events still remaining tn the Straw berry Days f estivitei will include an arts and crafts and flower show, displayed until I p.m. at the community center, at 58 E. 206 S. Lynn Lambert Gown Glows For Miss Utah Competition Bernstein Bears at Summerfest of .W i&UtivsMfc)6stf6ssBsii6l Thursday: Many M site- . characters to be seen Saturday during the Orem Summerfest Parade will be clothed in cos- tumes made by Elaine Johnson and her family. i FORK - The Mayor was satisfied before the game even started, the president and owner were happy but looking for bigger crowds in the days to come, and the majority of the fans were just excited to have a pro game to watch on a summer evening in American Fork. "They've already done what they promised me. They've fixed up our field," said American Fork Mayor Malcolm Beck at the city's Rotary Park just before game time. "Having professional baseball here is good. I think you'll see better players in our own high schools soon, because of this team. And besides, good baseball is good entertainment." The Lakers and Tooele Gold opened Rocky Mountain Baseball League action Wednesday. The Lakers are the first professional baseball team to make their home in Utah County. Other teams in the league are in Ogden and Helper, but they won't open until Monday in Ogden. Dennis Job, Lakers owner, and Barrie Vernon, league president, both said the league would need larger crowds in order to survive, but were optimistic that the numbers would swell from the approximately 120 that were there last night to the needed 400 a night as the word about pro baseball spreads and the team proves it can play good ball. ' Is a Hit in "I think it will spread by word of mouth and the crowds will grow," Vernon said. "We have about the equivalent of a college all-stteam. It's about what you would have seen in Omaha (at the college world series) last week, or ar just a bit better." Although the Lakers had only 14 names on a possible roster, Job said the American Fork team, as well as the other three teams in the league, will fill out those rosters in next week or er two. "We have lots of players calling us and scouts recommending others," he said. "We just have to have Class A material. We offer the fans Class A ball and want to make sure that's what we give." The feeling among Jans was A. IF. mostly positive, although several said they missed the "hometown" feeling because most of the players were unknown to them. "I don't know any of the players, but I'd like to get to know about them," said Marta Atwood of Orem, who sat with her children in the upper bleachers. "I think it's fun. All my kids like sports, and we'll be here a lot." Steve and John Atkins and Richard Byrnes, all of American Fork, admitted they didn't know the players either, but it didn't keep them from cheering them on. "This is the best thing to ever come to American Fork," Steve Atkins said. "We've been waiting 10 come oui since h was an nounced." |