Show Pago2 Friday Nov 1 1974 EDITORIAL PAGE by phil frank FRANKLYgKING Land Use Planning: Restriction or benefit? Probably more than most states Utah has a history rich with wise land use planning From the first Mormon settlers 130 years ago the dominant philosophy among Utahns has been to use land and manage it for the benefit of society as a whole As a result Utah has done a better job of avoiding Appalachia-typdevelopment within its boundaries Another result has been crop development where once there was only desert and barren land But now with the energy crisis and the energy boom heading toward each other on a collision course in Utah the traditions of wise use of land for all Utahns could be in danger if the people of the state do not prepare for the e future Already ©COLLEGE MEDIA shale and coal developments are exin eastern and central Utah bringing with them panding chaos and confusion for the natives of these areas Small towns such as Vernal are turning into nearfrontier boom towns the like of which this state probably has never seen When and if the full impact of the boom hits new cities and town will bloom up as thousands flood into Utah to man oil rigs and dig coal according low-sulf- Don't save seats ur to proponents of land use planning Already local officials are failing to cope with the inadequate sewer water and utilities in to addition the more complex problems of zoning It is apparent that these officials alone are not equipped with the power to solve their present problems It is also apparent that unless positive measures are taken these kinds of problems could spread over large areas of the state in a relatively short time One suggestion for coping with these and other problems is the Utah Land Use Planning Act the sub-- ' ject of almost constant debate for a long time Since its placement on the November ballot many rumors interpretations and absolute lies have been spread about the bill One such misconception is that the bill would destroy private property rights In reality the bill is designed to act as a state zoning plan to set up specific uses for land within the state which would not only be for the advantage of the entire state but also would to a large extent conform with the present uses of our lands Rumors that the bill would require a federal mandate to change the color of your home should be taken for what they are: lies and propaganda Restriction of personal freedoms and choices is not an intent of the bill In Cache Valley where agriculture is the major industry land use planning should be of utmost importance if only to preserve the present atmosphere problems SERVICES-BO- 9411 BERKELEY CA oil of Editor Student Life: This letter is in response to a fraternity’s and a sorority’s actions at the football game I would like to sincerely thank all those who participated in the Evil Weasel Scholarship Fund and all those who gave donations I would like to congratulate the Homecoming Committee for the The frat had about three or four guys who saved the first four rows on the 50 yard line They hadn’t really made up their minds how many to save or how to do it until my wife and I sat down on the first row on about the south 46 yard line They then sent one fellow to get some rope and were going to rope them off The sorority had eight or ten girls there initially to save the next four rows One woman with her litte-gir-l who had come from Chicago to watch her son play football for USU attempted to sit on row one at about the 50 yard line She was asked to remove herself because the frat was saving those seats So she came over and sat by us By the end of the game the frat was still saving seats About a seats they had quarter of-t- he initially tried to save were still vacant And I watched several instances when people were asked to leave because the seats were reserved Students you deserve to get what you pay for with your fees So just go sit down I haven’t met anybody yet who is paying enough fees to deserve six to ten seats or more Write letters to this newspaper if you support this But the pleasantness of this fine valley should not be lhe exception in Utah rather it should be the rule Martin county planner says that most people disagree with the act haven't even read it En- ironmentalists who like farmers have a vested interest in the wise use of land also want to see this bill ''i the help Editor Student Life: Saturday that we now enjoy Luckily the Cache County Commission is ahead of the state in this respect and has made great strides in this area o Thanks for 94709 acHomecoming big congratulations goes out to the football team for well-planne- d tivities A their fine performance in defeating West Texas State! With such fine efforts from all students this homecoming will be one to be remembered! Thanks again to all who made Homecoming 1974 a success Craig Cummings ASUSU President (Eds Note: Persons and groups contributing to the scholarship drive include International Student Association The Competition Top Flight Book and Records Harmons Kentucky Fried Chicken House of Sound State Hardware Grand Central USU Engineering Students and Cream O’Weber) one man’s opinion AiTd if you don’t agree let’s hear from you too! Stan Crook passed 520-60-13- Dr Cyrus M McKell chairman of the county planning and zoning commission says the bill could help update the already sound practices upon which this state was settled passed the act would identify areas which local officials feel are of more than local concern Such areas would include historical and scenic sites agricultural lands watersheds and scientific sites So when and if you go to the polls Tuesday remember that a vote for land use planning could help to keep Utah one of the most beautiful states in this nation and more importantly preserve its beauty for generations to If STUDENT LIFE it the official itudont publication of Utah State University and it written and tdited by students EDITORIAL POLICY it solely the responsibility of the editorial staff The editor can reserve the right to refute any publication at hit discretion EDITORIAL OPINIONS are solely those of the editorial board and those writers with signed articles LETTER POLICY The editor reserves the right to edit refuse or print any letter All lett rs mutt be typed on a line and signed with name and student number Names may be withheld by the Editor however at the student's request Published during the school year except during finals week by the Associated Students of USU Editorial offices University Center 315 business office University C enter 317 Printed by the Box Elder News and Journal Brigham City Entered as second class postage at University Station Logan Utah 84321 Subscription rates $6 per year $2 per quarter Correspondence should be addressed to PO Box 1249 60-spa- come Richard Brady 4 ' ‘ ‘ |