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Show Universal (ticrof 1 taring Oorp to slt Lake City, Utah 5-- THE SCRIBBLER 1-' Note of thanks appreciated!! The as usual supported our fine and FFA boys and girls last week the at Southeastern Utah Livestock Junior auction at Ferron. Dan Stockburger; the S-- rep, attended the sale for the first time and in his words; It was real And it must good. have been as Dan purchased 6 animals. te 4-- H THE VOICE OF UTAH'S CASTLE VALLEY No Pages received a letter from a Huntington miss who appreciated the buying her hog: thank-yo- u S-- I wish to thank you for buying my pig. It will help me a lot. Please come again next year and help someone. Sincerely, Grange rlf that there are fewer cars passing through Carbon County since should have been on the the opening of Anyone who thinks scene Monday evening. Tourist cars, campers and trailers were backed up on both sides of the bridge for at least a mile and a half before they finally were able to let any pass. And many, many states were represented. rlf Price, Utah, hit the front pages of daily weeks two ago with papers stories on the New Mexico Boy Scout troop tragedy on the Green River. Mrs. Scribbler, visiting in Lancaster, Penn., was most surprised to read of it in the LanAnd a caster Intelligencer-Journa- l. west coast on the associate business in incident the Camarillo, the reported Calf., Daily News. Editor Alex Bene is the Associated Press correspondent in the area and the stories carried the AP logo. coast-to-coa- st Public invited to BLM nz: opposition voiced Although no one spoke in opposition to the establishment of a housing authority in Carbon County, the commissioners have , Bridge accident Number 27 15, 1971 cz "It' tabled the proposition withholding final action until their July 20 meeting. A public hearing on the housing authority proposal was held July 8. The meeting was intended for the commissioners chamber, but because of the limited seating in that room, the meeting was transferred to the court room. Some 35 people attended the meeting, most of these representative of antipoverty programs in the county. Harry Mangus, director of the countys Industrial Bureau and the Neighborhood Youth Corps, said there is a need for low income housing to take the place of two-rooshacks. Some people are living in inadequate housing and have no other place to go. Others are living in basements with dirt, floors, he told the commissioners. Bryon Peterson, housing aide for the Community Action Program, stated his agency is conducting a survey on housing and thus far 80 percent of those questioned said there is a need for more adequate housing for low income people. Rental property owners, who apparently have misgivings about a housing authority as evidenced by a Letter to the Editor in the July 8 issue of the were conspicious by their absence. Based on comments made at the meeting, only one property owner, Mrs. Ella Slama, ex y JLhs-j-- 1i pressed concern and asked what effect low cost housing would have on the value of existing housing. She said she keeps her rental properties clean and in good repair and has not raised the rent, adding that she gets more requests than she can fill whenever a vacancy occurs. Answering Mrs. Slama, Robert E. Gallegos, Salt Lake City, housing officer for the Utah Department of Local Affairs, said the housing authority, which he emphasized is not federal but would be operated under local jurisdiction, has many facets and relief factors including one in which existing housing properties could be leased to the authority for upgrading and rental to low income families. He stated the federal governments participation in the program is only by subsidy on rents, purchase or interest payments. He was asked by Commissioner Hector Chiara what the status of these properties would be as far as property taxation is concerned. He explained that the low income housing would be on the property tax d rolls, but that the taxes would be on the basis of percentage of annual income. In lieu of a more definite commitment as to the countys authority to collect taxes on housing authority problems, and pending the receipt of more clarifying information as to this aspect of the program, the commissioners postponed their decision on establishment of such an authority. PUBLIC HEARING . . . Carbon pro-rate- City workers allowed pay raises levy at 12 mills city-coun- ty Carbon Hospital. Valuation on properties within the various taxing units of the county are now being compiled by the office of the county unit can clerk, so "how much each taxing until the known not be will to realize hope valuations are compiled and the individual tax levies are established. 1, on June 27 of 28 members of the scouting party and the tragic loss of life by drowning of one of the scouts. All concerned in the rescue, Sheriff Albert Passic and his department, Jeep Patrols, and the helicopter crew from Hill Field, in addition to those specifically mentioned in the accompanying letter, should be commended by the general public for a job well done. Gentlemen: Following our recent tragedy along the Green River, we were airlifted to the city of Price, where the assistance and warm heartedness could not have been equaled. i Photo ... COLLISION Six persons were hospitalized, two In critical condition, from this two-ca- r collision on the railroad overpass bridge near Colton, Utah County. The car at the right, occupied HEAD-O- Six - A two-ca- r COLTON, UTAH COUNTY collision Monday at 5: 10 p.m. on the Colton railroad overpass bridge resulted in hospitulization of all six persons in the two The magnificant effort of (City Councilman) Toy Atwood, the boys were welcomed to the point that much of the shock of the previous days had been subdued. "The generous efforts of Mr. Atwood allowed the boys to clean up and relax at the municipal pool and the great meal which he provided helped sooth the pain. These kind gestures will not soon be forgotten. I think the brotherhood that brings individuals together, especially at moments of misfortune, is certainly something to be cherished. You should be extremely proud of your citizens and the manner in which they responded. Price citizens who helped at the airport, at the municipal pool, and The throughout the day were marvelous. Please let them know that our humble thanks and thoughts go out to them. i five in one of the other. cars, , by two couples from Spring Glen and a young boy, was turned completely around from its original direction of travel by the impact. The pickup was bridge. attempting to pass the truck on the hospitalized from Letter of appreciation The morale of the Price City council was lifted considerably Monday night upon receipt of a letter of appreciation from John Ungvarsky, scoutmaster Troop 442, Albuquerque, N.M. The incident referred to in the letter concerned the rescue from the Green River - two-lan- e collision two-ca- r car and the sole occupant Hospitalized were Mr. and Mrs. George Haslatn of Spring Glen and their grandson, Kevin Bryant, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hansen, also of Spring Glen, all passengers in the Haslam car, and John David Lutz, 57, Salt Lake City and Moab. Mrs. Hansen and Mr. Lutz were transferred to Utah Valley Hospital later that same day, both in critical condition. The others in the accident are in Carbon Hospital where their conditions are reported as fair. According to Highway Trooper Darrel Robertson, the mishap occurred when Mr. Lutz, traveling eastward in a Jeep pickup, attempted to pass a tractor-loboy outfit belonging to Prichard Transfer Co. of Price, traveling in the same direction, on the bridge. The Lutz car met the Haslam w vehicle, traveling westward, almost headon. The Prichard truck, driven by John Davies, Price, reportedly struck the pickup truck which was knocked into its path by the collision. Both cars in the collision were pushed a short distance by the truck, but the major damage had been done in the headon collision. Mrs. Hoslain was pinned in the car for awhile and considerable effort was exerted to Mr. Lutz from his vehicle. medical corpsman m tne Army, had given first aid to most of the injured and his presence and swift action probably went a long way toward preventing more serious consequences. Mrs. Hanson reportedly suffered a splinter fracture of her left leg above the knee, fractures of her left arm and possible fracture of her right ankle. The extent of Mr. Lutz injuries were not revealed by hospital attendants prior to his transfer to the Provo hospital. The Haslams and Hansens were on their way to Manti to witness the Mormon Miracle pageant at the time of the accident. Mr. Davies, the truck driver, said the Lutz car darted around his vehicle on the two-lan- e bridge which slopes easterly at a' There just wasnt fairly steep angle. anywhere for the oncoming (Haslam) vehicle to go to miss the approaching car," Mr. Davies told investigating officers. It was later reported that a fourth car traveling easterly behind the low-bo- y outfit, struck the back end of that vehicle but damage was not serious nor were the cars occupants, identities unknown, in- jured. te By the time I arrived on the scene," Trooper Robertson said, "a man named Stanley Gamero of Provo, a former Highway Patrol Sergeant Frank Whipple, who is on vacation, was returning from Salt Lake City and came upon the accident. He assisted Trooper Robertson with the investigation. on-sce- Wage adjustments for all city employees were effected Monday night by the Price City council. Effective July 1 of this year, all supervisory employees will receive a $25 per month wage boost. Included among the supervisory personnel are department heads, attorney, recorder, treasurer, all appointive officers, and the elected city judge. Although the city judge had requested a larger salary increase, the council considered that in addition to this increase the city also contributes approximately $700 per year for the new judges retirement act which will become effective July 1 as enacted by the last legislature. His present annual salary is $9744 and this increase will raise him to $10,044, not counting the retirement benefits, the highest paid official in the city government. A raise of $20 per month, also effective as of July 1, will be paid hourly employees. This amounts to a raise of 11 cents per hour. Wisconsin youth dies in 70 " "d w r conducted by his agency. Seated left is County Attorney Dan Keller and to the right are Mary Deipha, deputy county clerk, and Robert E. Gallegos, housing officer, Utah Department of Local Affairs. Ron for the operation of an activity to be known as the Art of Self Defense 125 South Main. City attorney S. V. Litizzette was present at the meeting and gave a short report on the recent HUD grant approved by the federal government for the development of the citys culinary water supply. Mr. Litizzette noted that this is the first federal grant Helper city has received in 25 years. Work on the project at the springs cannot proceed until further applications for funds are received and Helper city comes up with the required matching funds. Extensive work is planned at the sources of spring water that provide most of Helpers culinary supply in the lower Fish Creek area. HELPER City Councilman Vince Bonza presided over the regular meeting of the Helper City council last Thursday night in the absence of Mayor Chris P. Jouflas who was confined to a Salt Lake City hospital recovering from recent surgery. He is now recovering at home. A number of routine matters were handled at the meeting which was attended by all council members. Apparently Helper is going to have a gymnastic sort of enterprise on Main Street as the council approved the application for a business license from Albert Price holds tax d Com- Routine matters occupy council The Bureau of Land Management will celebrate its 25th anniversary July 16. Twenty-fiv- e years ago on this date, the General Land Office and the U.S. Grazing Service were combined to form the BLM. Glenn W. Freeman Jr., manager of the Price BLM District, invites the public to an open house picnic and games at the Price Canyon recreation area Friday, July 16, starting at 1 p.m. Coffee and punch will be provided and the user fee will be suspended for the day. Participants are asked to take their picnic lunches and games of their choice. jointly-operate- County missioners Gary Prazen, Hector Chiara and Guido Rachiele, backs to camera, listen as one of the CAP representatives reports on housing survey being picnic party The city of Price Monday night became the first taxing unit in Carbon County to set its 1971 property tax levy. The levy on properties in Price City for this year has been set at 12 mills, the same as has prevailed for the past several years. Of this levy, 8.75 mills has been earmarked for general fund purposes, 2.25 mills for the library, and one mill for the r ffL? bousing) authority Thank you, Cynthia. This is the first time the owner of an animal we bought has taken the time to thank us. And rest will be there assured, the to help somemore young people next year. We like to see our young girls and boys realize some profit from their many hours of hard work. Colton Price, Carbon County, Utah, Thursday, July Commission tables decision on Tuesday the Cynthia 16 Volume 80 cycle mishap A motorcyclist from Delavan, Wis., was killed in a single vehicle mishap on Interstate Highway 70 some 14 miles west of Green River Tuesday afternoon. Dead is John T. Matousek, 17, whose address is listed as Rt. 1, Delavan. Accidental gunshot hills youth HELPER Larry Hribar, 19, baseball player and athlete at Carbon High School and the College of Eastern Utah, was killed accidently early Sunday evening when struck in the head by a .22 caliber bullet while at work at a Helper service station. The accident occured at 6 : 18 p.m. at Roy & Bob Texaco Service, 201 South Main. The victim died within minutes after being struck by a bullet from a .22 pistol that was being handled by Louis Riche Jr., 16, Kenilworth, and Roger Yamaguchi, 19, Helper. Riche and a friend, Jim Borla, 17, Helper, had been target shooting earlier in the afternoon in the Price Canyon and Willow Creek areas. Upon returning they drove into the station for gas where Riche is also a part-tim- e employee. Yamaguchi was at the station visiting with Hribar and Borla left the pickup truck and crossed the street to purchase some candy bars. Riche started towards the store also, but turned back to the station to show the pistol to Yamaguchi. According to Helper police officer Hollie Sillitoe, who was the first officer at the scene after the accident, both young men were handling the gun and when Yamaguchi handed the weapon back to Riche it discharged and struck Hribar at close range. Borla reported that he did not hear the shot while in the store but upon coming back across the street he found Hribar lying on the concrete drive-wa- y of the station and the two young men who had been handling the gun in a state of shock. One other employee was in the back of the station at the time, Brent Burrows, 18, Spring Glen; along with a customer in the station at the time, John Benash, Helper. Mr. Benash said at the time of the firing that someone was shooting out in front and came out to find Hribar fatally wounded. He administered what help he could to the victim while Burrows made telephone calls for police and medical help. Mr. Hribar, along with his twin brother Gary, was well known throughout the state on Western Boys, Pony League, American Legion, Carbon High School and College of Eastern Utah baseball teams. He also played basketball for Carbon High and was president of the 1969-7- 0 senior class at Carbon. The young man was engaged to be married in September and had planned another year of study and baseball at CEU. well-kno- rs UMWA aide to address public meeting on black lung benefits A public meeting on black lung benefits has been scheduled in the Price municipal building auditorium for July 19 at 7 p.m., it is announced by H. A. Dell Brownfield, rehabilitation counselor for District 22, United Mine Workers of America. Redford W. Bird, deputy director of the UMWAs department of occupational health, Washington, D.C., will be the principal speaker. Mr. Bird will discuss the activities of the department he represents which is headed by Dr. Lorin E. Kerr. He also will speak of Federal black . lung benefits Available under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, explaining the various steps in making application, filing for reconsideration, and the procedure to be followed to farther process a claim by taking it to a hearing when medical records indicate further steps should be taken. Mr. Brownfield emphasized that this is a public meeting, and any persons interested are urged to attend, whether they are working coal miners, retired miners, or dependents of living or deceased miners. t, i |