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Show 'jr 1 iJara',jili,.T--ia,-ii,ta,yM- DESERET NEWS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, County seeks By Hal Spencer Deseret News staff writer Salt Lake County officials said today they ask the State Tax Commission for authority to raise property taxes by 1.58 mills. The request, designated as an emergency, is being made because of a $2 25 million shortage in the countys 1976 budget By law, the county cannot operate in the red. The budget shortage was created last week when plans for two special taxing districts collapsed. The districts would have financed special services, such as garbage collection, will " 1976 TV Today Deaths Action Ads Business 58 mills more 1. for unincorporated areas Now the county is seeking to boost the ceiling and use .property tax levy to its general funds to cover the budget shortfall. By doing this, the county would be failing to follow a Utah Supreme Court ruling w hich said that the county cant use general funds for services to urum orporated areas. order and allow the county to moot its deficit from general funds and a property tax boost In the long run, the county plans to levy a sen ice fee. at least for garbage collection, in the unincorporated areas. In the meantime, the county cant legally stop collecting garbage, so all of the expenses are still there, said Commissioner William E The court said this amounts to double taxation of city residents who pay for their own services, plus those of unincorporated Dunn Asst County Atty Gerald Kinghorn said ho hopes the Supreme Court justices will stay their order when they see the practical cha-'- areas the order has created If the State Tax officials said they will ask the Supreme Court to delay enforcement of its County Commission - See COUNTY on or the Wilkins B-- 3 s rj tn ii i 5 a4 ki - . H a ft t ft n h - Tfp Frank Wilkins, a former district judge and Democrat, was appointed Tuesday to replace Utah Supreme Court Justice R L. Tuckett, who retired Sept. 1. making the appointment, Gov. Calvin L. Wilkins to 4 Rarr.pt or, asked assume his duties as quickly as possible because other gj members of the court need his help on a September calendar of about 25 cases. Arguments on the calendar s AC ..yAV . .. xxw ii ll a ii Sj ti. 4 ar3 i S start i ' v , See W ILKINS on B-- 8 ' '? '' ' ' . t ; js, , Other Deseret News photographers also won high honors. A photo of a mothers grimace as her son received a shot won second place for W. Clnudell Johnson m the feature division. Paul Banter's picture of an irate tennis player throwing his racket wen second place in the sports division Of 21 awards given in press photography, Deseret News photographers won 10. Salt Lake Tribune cameramen won seven, the Ogden Standard Examiner won thiee and J.Jin Telford. 1841 Meadow Downs Way, not associated with a newspaper, won one. See PHOTOS on B-- 8 t V g xjUi T7 ..... .'i v jJik J 'i-- , ixx - YJ4 ft rt s' Pre-Tri- al Cs x - - x w . i 7 xe. a. v ? x xcr Jv . s.A yV STiS X f' v' Croup backs fluoridation - I A a f g- f "' The Utah Council for Handicapped ana Develop-nu-iitall- y Disabled Persons lias voted to support ellorts to develop fluoridation of public water supplies in Utah The council is a planning and advisory body lequiivtl under state ami federal legislation It makes recommendations to the governor and Legislature Services Director David Bennett and counselor Jane Harrison confer with inmate. Giving lawbreakers a break By Hal Spencer Deseret News staff writer "Forget it. Bill, said Salt Lake County Services Director David M Bennett as a legal defender buttonholed him outside the Metropolitan Hall of Justice "Your client's a loser He's not getting out of jail Look at his record, man burglary, assault, reform school, prison Besides, Colorado wants him on a parole violation. We can't possibly take him." That conversation between Bennett and an attorney on behalf of his client reflects the control Bennett and his pie trial services staff have over the futures of lawbreakers languishing in the Salt Lake County Jail awaiting trial The program, part of Court Services, is designed to get accused criminals out of jail pending trial without posting expensive and usually unaffordable bail For some, the program goes further than just a temporary ticket to freedom It requires a battery of psychological tests, strict sutler-visioand, counseling Local judges praise the program for its twofold ability to relieve overcrowding in the cramped jail and to salvage many fledgling crooks from a life of crime. "Basically, we're looking for people who can benefit from our program and who will cooperate," said Bennett, who has directed the program since its inception nearly two years ago n If Pearls stoiy checks out. she is released after signing a form promising to appear m court when her day arrives For persons accused of more serious crimes, jail screening is just the beginning. Once released, such persons must take a senes of tests in counseling rooms at the pre-triservices office. Iff E 7th South They must make contact each day with counselors assigned to them and accept special treatment for drug, alcohol and other mental problems. Others are encouraged and aided m finding jobs Bennett and his boss. County Commissioner William E Dunn, talk n superlatives about the program They point out that the lust quarterly report showed that ot 181 clients, trom armed robbers to forgers, who received help pending trial only four failed to show-ufor court. Of the 188 who did appear. 22 percent were freed for good Because of strict guidelines in the selection of clients for release pending trial, said Bennett, judges usually say okay when the stalf recommends release of seiious otfenders. "If a person is accused of a violent crime, then we not only put him through the normal screening process we give even the minor offenders, but also administer a psychological test to see if he's likely to behave violently once released " Not one person in that category has exhibited violent behavior after release, added the director For persons accused of less serious crimes, such as shoplifting, the route out of jail on their own recognizance is fairly simple A typical example ' Pearl mot her real name) is jailed for shoplifting Counselor Jane Ilarrison interm a brightly views the painted interview room oil the booking urea Mrs Harrison asks the woman for the names of relatives, place of employment and other information intended to establish permanence and reliablity and to insure that the woman will not skip before the trial Concluding the interv lew, M rs. Ilarrison telephones the womans relatives and employer ami asks them, "Does Pearl woik at this address, does she live at that address? What is vour relationship to wet-eye- d Meanwhile, an average of 875 persons a are released from jail on their own lecognizance for less serious crimes through the program's jail screening portion, said Bennett "That adds up to a lot of dollars Saved because the county didn't have to pay room and hoard in the jail. said Dunn Tlic commissioner also said the prog ram can save many from later prison sentences because judges will take into account the fact that instead of silting in jail, the person has been working and trying a new approach to ldc. month her'" Martin vs. Hansen By Twila Van Leer Deseret News staff gress from the First District. Black told the panel that Utah is a "colony of the federal He said the countrys government. national defense is being jeopardized by the fact it is importing 40 percent of its oii from foreign sources, and this will rise to 50 percent this year. The country is in more mortal if that danger than in any war energy is cut off, he said "At the same time, Congress and the Administration have been withdrawing more land and making it more difficult to develop any of the land that is not withdrawn. He said the National Park Service is treating the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Southwestern Utah as if it were a national park, not allowing development. He insisted the Clean Air Act has the southern "virtually locked up s of Utah from development. Black said the federal government has been influenced by extreme environmental groups living outside the state to lock up Utah. He said only parks should be closed to mineral development, and these should possibly be l educed in size Assistant Interior Secy. Jack Horton noted earlier that 66 percent of the 700 See INDUSTRY on B 3 five-memb- .... two-third- ritor Two lawyers with different approaches to Utah's legal problems are hoping lor voter support from the state's Republicans in the race for attorney general Loren Dale Martin, presently Davis Connty deputy attorney, is in the running, he said, because his investigation into Community Action Program activities was stymied by advice from the political parties to "stay m my own " county and mind my business Robert Hanson, a member of the attorney generals staff for eight years and currently chief deputy, believes this background qualifies Inm for the state's highest legal position. The two agree that the attorney general should lead in the fight against crime in Utah and give support to counterparts m county and city governments. But the candidates take different philosophical paths to these ends. "We have to clean our own house before we start on the backyard," Martin said, alluding to his investigation into CAP and Utah State Liquor Law Enforcement Division irregularities, which, he said, led directly to some state employes He said the concerning needed services for the handicapped and plays an active advocacy role for the the disabled A council-adopteresolution points out that dental problems are of special significance to the handicapped, ds cbled and retarded The council also voted to support other known means to reduce dental cavities, such as good nutrition and dental health education d Hung jury in pornc trial cbs enity trial for the operator of the Gallery-Theateended in a lning jury Tuesday and a new trial was scheduled for Nov 18 The four-majury originally handed in a verdict of guilty, but when Salt Lake City Court Judge Maurice D Jones polled the jury, one man changed An 3-- il his mind said he wasn't sure beyond a that the film shown by James D Picpenlnirg violated community standards The judge explained that this wasn't necessary, but only that a juror be convinced "beyond a reasonable doubt However, be declared a hung jury and set a new trial date for Piepenburg Juror Tom Bailey shadow of a doubt Law says no lights The children of Arthur Crane, 88. Herrnnan. moved onto Crane's property with a mobile home to tie near their father and his invalid wife. But thanks to a county zoning law, the children are without electricity in their new home Today, Crane appealed to county commissioners to autlione Utah Power & Light Co to turn on the ixiwer despite the zoning ordinanee against mobile homes The power company had told Crane that it has a policy against providing power if the recipient 2 vie for attorney position land withdrawals Deseret News staff w riter A long line of public officials and representatives trom large industries today denounced the federal governments system of withdrawing land from mineral development. The withdrawals are for wilderness areas, parks, scenic rivers, scenic corridors and other reasons. The statements against withdrawal were made at a hearing in the Sail Palace, held by a special Interior Department task force on withdrawals. The hearing continues Thui sday , ending 5 p n.. that day The Interior panel is to make recommendations to Interior Secy. Thomas Kleppe in December on whether to change the policy on land withdrawals Joining in a call for changes in the policy were Gov. Calvin L. Rampton, Sail Juan Sen Frank E. Moss, County Commission Chairman Calvin Black! former assistant lnlenor Secy. Jack Carlson, the American Mining Congress and many others. But in the morning session, the cheers of the audience of about 150 were reserved lor Black, who is a candidate for the Repi.blnan nomination to Con- "v .c;A Industry criticizes By Joseph Bauman - ' 'Z&" ,131 f r u Temperatures dropped during the night unde clearing skies, hut a warming trend is starting. Highs ranged from 70 to 80 today and will be 75 to 85 Thursday Low s w ill be 40 to 50 Salt Lake City s high Tuesday was a cool 69 anti the low tins morning was 41 The high will be near 80 Thui siluy . High for tile state Tuesday was 90 at St George. Low this morning was 81 at Coalville. Showers continued over parts of Utah Tuesday Tooele reported 02 nl an inch. Price hot! 37 nt! Monticello .27. Elsewhere amounts were light ' ;'s 7 one-side- d An action filled rodeo photo taken by Deseret News photographer Dave Conley won first place in the sports division of the press photography depai lint-n-l of the Utah State Fair, which opens Thursday. JZ 1 v; . Pre-Tri- DesNews lensmen win honors at Fair the lit xt It' , day y , T Fair weather returned to Utah today with a protective high pressure system extending across the state Th air mass is quite dry, anti no ram is expected ma j'yCfX ; xx. Monday. Wilkins served seven 1 years as a Third District a judge after being appointed Feb. 1. 1967, to replace Judge Ellett, who had been named to a Supreme Court vacancy. While a district judge, he served as presiding judge, . assignment justice for all Judge Wilkins district judges and chief judge of the district courts. Currently, he is chairman of the Utah Judicial Council Advisory Committee. Last year he received the Amicus Curiae Friend of the Court) Award from the Utah Judicial Conference and before that was named Outstanding Judge of the Year by the Utah Bar Commission. He was twice state chairman of the Democratic Party and is serving currently as campaign chairman for Sen Frank E. Moss, D Utah. ' Tfr't ' Miller said a voter writing a persons name in lor have to woi ry about spelling judge can determine w ho the voter named, the vote will count regardless of the " .s(o!ling The secretary of state's comments followed Jim MeConkie's decision to launch a write-icampaign against Congressman Allan Ilovve. McConkie, ad nnnistrative assistant to Hep Gunn McKay, was the first Democrat to formally take the write-niiv ot the races doesnt " s long as the election Fair skies return v''Av-,v- a rite-ih.- U U D long-tim- e ' Before voters start writing names nil over this he falls ballots, Scuctary of State Clyde Miller says w ants to c lear up sonic s points on election w I I n it vote write-i- n mute against the embattled congressman Such a move had been suggested by seven a other Democrats, but no one cKe is apparently willing to take the step until Hie Democratic Central Committee meets Sept 18 Miller also said wiitem candidates can distribute stick on tags carrying their names, to be placed in the write m slot oil the election ballots But tile set ret ary of state said such tabs can not be passed out at the polls 1 1 1 If How to cast n ' M named to fop court Today in the West Supreme Court blocks the property tax raise, the county will base to slash its budget by a painful $1 5 million Asst County Auditor Jeft Shrecve said the remainder ot the Si 2 million shortage could be saved by not making certain equipment purchases and delaying huyng a site for a county landfill garbage dump But Commtssionei Pete Kutulas said tii.it couldn't be done because the comity is "running out of a place to put garbage" and needs the landfill In any case, the county still would he trying B jfc.xr w v7nA ',;J U t " - - - , Y . U A SSj. ' 4 F. PI lolates zoning ordinances Salt Lake County Commission Chairman Ralph Y McClure said he w ill ask county attorney s if Crane could qualify for a zoning variance allowing UP&Lto install a power line. Crane promised to run a line from his chicken coop to the trailer if the county turns down his request "I think it's a pretty poor country when you can't even get electricity without violating the law," declared the elderly man 'Ill do it myself and sit in jail if 1 have to." v ! ,f , ' rite.- - . ..XX.-- TP 1 Mr. Martin investigation was squelched when it got too close to home raphy. Hansen had a private law practice in Salt Lake City for 18 years puur to becoming general He earned his doctor ot law degree at the University of California and also holiK a degree in elect rieal from the University of tive function, Hansen said, since this remains a matter for local law enforcement agencies. There are some areas of agreement between the two Republicans. These include opposition to any form of gun control and support for capital punishment as a deterrent to major crimes, purtieulaily muider. Both would fight legalization of marijuana and have taken a firm stand against obscenity and pornoe- - deputy-attorne- New Mexico He served Republican candidates Vernon Romney and Leavitt will talk about the issues m the governor s ace umighl on KUED at 7. Romney, Utah attorney general, and Leavitt. State Senate minority leader, are competing m next Tuesdays primary election The two candidates will discuss the issues on the Deseret News-KUEsponsored program "Primary-71Race to November." The program will feature other primary candidates during the week, starting each night at 7 p m Dixie . Mr. Hansen The attorney generals office is not intended to serve an investiga- Romney , Leavitt on TV in the U S Navy during World War II. He and his wife, the former Jean Seal of Kivenon. have five children. 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