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Show rtMn Sunday, September 23, 1990 The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah Blacks Plight of inner-cit- y taking toll on Utah, nation 77 . w . . . A5 Regional s SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Utahns may not recognize their connection to the plight of inner-cit- y black males, but everyone pays the social costs of shattered communities, a black congressional leader says. Rep. William H. Gray III, the Baptist minister from North Philadelphia who is the third ranking House majority leader, spoke to a mostly student audience at the University of Utah College of Law auditorium. D-P- Most of Friday's al Black Caucus, has participated in the budget summit between age 40 than one born in Harlem. The statistics are appalling, and it is the frustration and hopelessness of obtaining access to an education and economic opportunity that lead to the costly upheaval borne by all society, Gray said. The same frustration prompted young blacks to turn to the military during the 1980s, he noted, adding that statistics show a sharp drop in attendance of black males from high school to college. The visit by the House majority whip was arranged by fellow Democrat, Rep. Wayne Owens. Gray, who appeared at an g reevening campaign ception for Owens, applauded the Utah Congressman for "independent thinking and courage on behalf of his constituents." Rep. Gray, elected to Congress in 1978, and leader of the Congression hour-and-a-ha- lf session was occupied by answers to dozens of questions and a discussion of racial issues. Gray stressed that the leading killer among black male society, ages 18 to 24, is homicide. He also noted that a recent study indicates a male child born in Bangladesh has a better chance of surviving to and Republican Democratic hoping to reach an ers on a Negotiators package. n deficit-reductio- lead- agreement have been dead- the issue of which taxes to raise. Gray said the "sudefined as those per wealthy" with over $500,000 adjusted gross must bear some of the income burden. Working men and women are expected to share in the proposed spending cuts and hikes in excise taxes, such as on beer, wine and gas, he said. But how do the wealthy contribute? he asked. "Does anybody here believe Donald Trump gives a hooey about a tax increase on gas, beer or wine?" he said. "No, although maybe he might care about a champagne tax." locked over fund-raisin- AP Laserphoto Spuds for the picking Blake Carter, 8, uses both hands in the children's heat of the potato picking contest during the 62nd annual Idaho Spud Days celebration in Shelley, Idaho. The competition continued for adults who had to pick 500 pounds of the tubers to determine the world champion picker. Other attractions included an attempt to break the Guinness record for peeling potatoes and 10,000 baked potatoes given free to visitors. Police, city want Annex Bar to close it's doors forever SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Salt Lake City officials want to close the State Street's notorious Annex Bar to curb problems of drugs and prostitution in the area. "This is a serious threat to the health and safety of the residents of Salt Lake City," said assistant Salt Lake City attorney Larry n Spendlove in a hearing Friday. Police and neighbors of the beer tavern want the city to reject its application for license renewal. Witnesses told hearing officer Janet Embrey the bar has been a focal point of drug deals, fights and prostitution. They complain the neighborhood is frequently littered with trash and debris, including discarded syringes, broken beer and liquor glasses, items of clothing, urine, feces and blood. "I would love to see that place closed down. That place is Salt Lake's nightmare," testified Salt Lake County sheriff's narcotics detective Keith Rogers. Lawyer Larry Long, representing license-revocatio- the Annex Bar and its operator, Duran Avila, admitted "there's no question about the Teresa problem with drugs and prostitution in the area." But Long, who asked the business be placed on probation for a year, contended the bar was tare establishgeted "as a ment in the area." He also argued his client had recently made strides to clean up the place. high-profil- Embrey took the revocation motion under advisement without indicating when she would rule. Once she does, either side will have 30 days to appeal the decision to Mayor Palmer DePaulis. Avila pledged the Annex Bar and surrounding area won't return to its previous condition, "if I have anything to do about it." But she claimed, "When I was there, drugs was never going on. I was not aware any of this stuff was going on." Four nearby business operators agreed the area has been quiet the few weeks, but each expressed doubt it would remain that way if the bar stays open. "The last two weeks, the difference has been between night and day," said Rick Winter of neighboring Karl Winter Co. But he believes "things would return back to its former state" if the bar stays in business. Matthew Bishop, who operates the Radio Shack next door to the bar, said he has witnessed bar customers exchange money for small bags he assumes contained drugs. Annex patrons also have harassed his customers for money, Bishop said. "I find it unusual that I can witness several drug deals a week and I'm not even looking for it," Bishop said. Asked about prostitutes frequenting the area, he said, "I've seen them embrace people in front of the bar in embraces that are rather embarrassing to customers in mv store." last 20IsOffOur Chests. 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