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Show Q3EHB i Social Security Geneva Road to be widened Morris taking interest in daughter from affair considers Wood Burning Conditions mmSB Central Utah Nnpapr for 123 Yam, Prove, Utah - A PuNtnr M awaits verdict family Bible as Leavitt was By MIKE CARTER Gov. SALT LAKE CITY Michael O. Leavitt was sworn in for a second term as Utah's 14th governor in a historic ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. Leavitt compared the challenges facing Utah today with the daunting task before the Mormon pioneers who settled here 150 years ago. In his inaugural address MonLeavitt day, the touched on themes that defined his first term as Utah's chief executive: state's rights, harnessing high technology and the importance of personal responsibility. But he also talked about "the need to recognize that the American republic is built on a belief in God. And he said family values nurturing parents and strong marcan fix what big govriages ernment can't, he said. "Our society has developed a misplaced politeness which says we shouldn't talk about God because it might offend someone," Leavitt said. "Heaven save the society that's too polite to speak of God." A salute, fired by a Utah National Guard artillery battery in front of the thundered across the Salt Lake Valley after Leavitt took the oath of office from Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice 19-g- state-hous- e, Michael Zimmerman. First Lady Jacalyn Leavitt held a sworn in. Also sworn in were Lt. Gov. Olene Walker; Attorney General Jan Graham; Treasurer Edward T. Alter and Auditor Auston Johnson. Some ,900 guests were invited to the gala inauguration, held for the first time in the Capitol Rotunda rather than on the steps in front of the Supreme Court chambers. Leavitt stood at a podium facing a larger-than-libronze statue of Brigham Young as he invoked the work ethic of the intrepid Mormon pioneers who carved civilization out of the desert. Legend has that the day after arriving in the valley, a band of pioneers climbed to the summit of Ensign Peak, behind where the Capitol stands today, and measured the task before them. Last week, Leavitt said he made the same trek, seeking inspiration for what lies ahead. "I felt I had a clearer view of our greatest challenge and opportunity: growth," he said. It took 1 50 years for the state's population to reach 2 million, Leavitt said. It will take just 20 years to add the third million. "Each generation since has done its part, met its challenge, kept its stewardship," he said. "And we must keep ours. "The pioneers' challenge was to plant and plow. Ours is to plan, OK Burn Day Community Nawpapar State officials take oath at Rotunda Associated Press Writer BYU Page 01 Page B6 lie T.fW redshirt bid at Street Page B1 Page A4 ; Wall Vranes plans to file O n 1 GOP leaders predict victory By LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press Writer o fe -- 6 s L . ? Li. I T n o c) " J$p -- ;4V; v -- Fox-TV- ft M i f U fj After a perWASHINGTON sonal appeal for support by an unrepentant Newt Gingrich, House Republicans are judging whether the Georgian as speaker to despite his admitted ethics violations. Republican leaders predicted victory in today's election as Congress convenes, but five GOP lawmakers said they would vote for someone else. Their potential defection left enough doubt that GOP leaders pledged to lobby members until the roll was called. 's On "Morning News" today. House Majority Leader said there Dick Armey, was "an enormous outpouring of support for the speaker" when he met privately for nearly four hours with Republicans on Monday night. Without displaying anger, participants said, Gingrich answered questions about his use of organizations and his iriac- ct f;7Tf h . .4y ) (See OATH, Page A2) (See NEWT, Page A2) j y $ M n O Economic outlook y) i steady ? By RYAN VAN BENTHUYSEN The Daily Herald AP Photos v.r State and national economic growth will be steady as the wave that carries them in 1997, say tongues of Utah moncN three-golde- i talk. First Security Bank Corporation hosted its sixth annual economic symposium Monday at the Provu Park Hotel where the company's J- - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, above, sings during the inaugural ceremony for Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt and other state officials in the State Capitol in Salt Lake City Monday. The choir's performance marked the first time in a century the group has been on the program of a Utah inauguration. In 1896, Gov. Heber Wells was sworn in as the state's first governor at the Mormon Tabernacle on Temple Square in the city. Left, Gov. Leavitt places his hand on a family Bible held by his wife, Jacalyn, as he is sworn in for his second term in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. top executives outlined Jheir growth forecasts for 1997" and graded their predictions jram 1996. ; First Security officials hH the nail on the head in 1996, at least they drove it in far enough to give themselves an" impressive report card at the close of a sometimes bumpy financial year, said Spencei F. Eccles, First Security chairman and CEO. Eccles gave First Security n A for last year's predictions. "Bui (See GROWTH, Page A2) Planning hey Merchants, officials look to future of downtovn By MARK EDDINGTON The Daily Herald a downtown is a reflection is in need of some Provo's than If of the community, image-buildin- g. That's the consensus of several downtown chants and Provo economic development officials. After years of struggle, the downtown lately has enjoyed something of a renaissance. But looking down the tunnel of time, the light they it's a mall. see isn't an economic boom or a train one Provo's south of the opening Specifically, fashion mall on south Uniy versity Avenue. ' "I think we have a window of opportunity because the mall doesn't open until 1998," said Jeff Thalman, owner of Thalman 's Jewelers and Awards and chairman of a downtown merchants group. "I think we have to come up with a plan if we expect to survive the initial shock of a mall." Thalman speaks from experience. He and other downtown merchants watched business plummet 25 mer- million-s- quare-foot, two-stor- syraval ft years ago when University Mall opened in Orem. He said Provo has barely recovered from that jolt and must be proactive to withstand the next. "Our city is still going to be judged by what goes on in the downtown, regardless of how many beautiful suburban malls we have," he said. "This is the heart of the city." For Steve Gleason of Provo's Economic Development Office, doing a better job entails conducting a major marketing survey. He said the city and merchants must know why people do or don't shop downtown and what stores they prefer. "Nationwide downtowns are very hot right now." Gleason said. "They are making a big comeback. We need to be sure we get the right mix of stores." The evolution Gleason is suggesting has already taken place to some extent. Gone are the Kress and other major retailers that are easy marks for quick exits when malls enter the picture. In their place are office buildings, Nu Skin corporate headquarters, and a score of restaurants and specialty businesses to cater to the white-collcrowd. "We've seen businesses that were there five years ago that are not there today." Provo Chief Administrative Officer Lewis Billings said. "But in almost ar Find it C5 B6 B2 D4 C7 Arts Business Calendar Classified Ads Comics Crossword .....D8 D4 C3 C5 Legals Lifestyle Movies Obituaries Opinions Sports State ...B2 Television Weather B4 Dl B3 C5 A5 Air Quality The air quality today is good Tor all areas along the Wasatch Front. The forecast calls for increasing pollution levels with a clearing index of ISO and the trend is decreasing. (See PLAN, Page A2) "7 Submit pioneer storied to Herald for publication The Daily Herald wants to hear your pioneer stories. In celebration of pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley 150 years ago in 1997, the Herald's yearly Mountainlands Progress edition would like to feature your non-fictio- n, historical pioneer stories andor photographs. The edition will be published on March 16. 1997, but The Herald must receive submissions by Jan. 31.1997. Stories must be at least 500 words, and they should be submitted in hard copy or on disk. Photographs will be returned. Because of space restrictions, stories will be printed at the editor's discretion and not all stories received will be published. However, prizes w ill be awarded to those whose stories or photos are used. The H aid would also be inter ested in publishing submission-younwomen of The Church o: Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saint; made for the church's Younj Women sesquicentennial celebra tion. Girls were asked to tell theii favorite pioneer story, and thei i how they are a pioneer in their : time. If you have a good pioneer sto ry andor photograph you woult like to share, send your submissioi g to: The Daily Herald Attn: Special Sections Editc Shaunna Erwin P.O. Box 717 Prove Utah 84603 Be sure to include your number, address, place o photo, year of photo and names o. people in the photograph. cicmVf(ii nam-phon- |