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Show Thursday, October 18, 12 Page 8 THE VALLEY VIEW NEWS markets and supplies. Mr. Reaveley Constitutional Amendment Number 2 on the November 6 ballot taxes for will dedicate road-use- r the building and maintaining of yoads, for enforcement of traffic safety laws, for driver education and the encouragement of tourism in Utah. This is very similar to the constitutional protection granted road funds in 27 other states. In the West, only Utah and New Mexico do not have their constitutional provision. The adoption will not involve an increase in taxes or a change in the distribution of road funds as now practiced. Neither will this constitutional amendment affect refunds now granted, such as refund for gasoline used cn farms. bringing added safety to todays motorists. Clyde Reaveley, president of the Utah Motor Transport Association (truckers) says the need for good roads is vital to a growing Utah. He points out that twelve of Utahs 29 counties rely entirely on highway transportation for their access to says the industrial growth potential of Utah, especially in rural areas, is linked closely to the highways which serve them. Constitutional Amendment Number 2 -- offers no radical change to the handling of road funds as we now know them. Its purpose is to dedicate these funds to road uses and guarantee that road monies will not be spent for non-roa- d projects (purposes). KEARNS GAL SERVIC 4261 WEST 5415 SOUTH GAS -- 7 BLENDS - 7 PRICES . off-highw- ay This constitutional protection covers funds going to cities and counties as well as funds for the state road program. Among many organizations backing the amendment are the Utah Municipal League and the Utah Association of County Officials. PROGRAM WE DO Complete LUBE JOB All Types a Sno Tires ALL SIZES nv of $1.25 - RECAP WELDING i i Plus Tax & Casings Phone 298-0029 Richard A. Van Winkle, chairman of the State Road Commission, has urged the adoption of the amendment to provide funds for the maintenance of the road system we are building today and to allow a continuing program of improvements. He points out that within 8 years our maintenance costs will be more than double such costs today. With the expected increase in maintenance, it is even more important to provide protection of the funds available for construction and improvement projects. Mr. Van Winkle backs Amendment Number 2 as the means of protecting these funds from diversion to projects unrelated to roads. Safety is a major factor in the need for improved roads. Many hackers of Amendment Number 2 say it is the surest, fastest means to provide improved roads, which have proved a major factor in Now . . . 2 OFFICES No more weather worries, bending, stretching or TO SERVE YOU carrying heavy baskets! A new automatic Gas 4980 W. 5415 South Center Kearns Shopping 4845 W. 4775 South WESTRIDGE REAL ESTATE NEEDS - 15 minutes . . . fluff-drie- s s in 30. See Your GAS APPLIANCE DEALER Even on stormy days, an automatic Gas dryer brings warm summer weather to your clothes. OFFICE: 42 in Damp-drie- REALTY We handle all your CY clothes dryer does the whole job in a hurry. CY Dorris CR Just set the control, and inside your dryer the action of Gas heat is so gentle, it Wendell CY 64 Toby CY 54 the most delicate fabrics. Don CY We Need Your Listings is ideal even for MOUNTAIN FUEL SUPPLY CO. mm TiEBErmp lues cafemiss |
