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Show rDourn i 1 1 isr t i o uer Spiffy New Look B ROBFRT MU. I. INS Deseret News Staff Writer Beautification of 1st South Main and State between seemed possible today after the Salt Lake City Commission referred proposed S'..li.i'OO special improvement district to the city pi ei enpinner engineer and attorney s offices for recommendations. Five property owners Drawing envisions new look of 1st South between State and Main when construction, beautification OUR MAN A ' is involved have given unanimous approval for the district and will pay the costs. completed. Too Many Cooks In Legislature? Christmas Walk By DEXTER C. ELLIS Deseret News Political Editor It was back in 1919 that D.L. Matheson of Cedar City traveled further than jolly old St. Nick and without the benefit of reindeer. He had gone out to a ghost town on the west edge of Iron County to do some assessment work on a claim. That was 53 to reyears ago, so you don't have to be hit by a alize he was a lot younger then. He was with some older 'men. They had gone out by wagon around the first of Novemby the time Christmas was approaching, food was running low. The crewr thought someone would be out with fresh supplies, but they didnt come. D.L. was still in his teens, so it might have been more homesickness than a food shortage that helped make up his mind. ber, and Multiplicity of House of Rep- resentatives committees largely prevents any effective com- mittee work from being accomplished during a legislative session, Rep. Lorin N, Pace, Lake, said Tuesday night. Most representatives servo on several committees and this spreads them too thin and causes conflicts in scheduling which leaves insufficient time to do the job right, said Pace, former House speaker. He was a guest of the Utah chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism society. The main reason there are so many House committees, said Pace is that legJiators believe it is a distinction and adds to their prestige when seeking election. It looks good on their lett- erhead, he told the newsmen. Pace was invited by the society to discuss his program HAROLD BENNETT OF ZCMI He was going to hike home for Christmas. It was a good haul in good weather, but it started to snow. There was 18 inches of wet snow on the ground, but home was beckoning. He had a light breakfast and a heavy heart! AIR CONDITIONED SHOES His shoes were only about 10 inches high, so you know that the snow was at least eight inches over the tops. Not only that, there were a few holes in the bottoms to let in the water that couldnt get in through the top of the shoes. He was about to fall on his face plodding, straining, one foot ahead of the other. He finally staggered into a prospec- After getting warm, D.L. started out again. It was getting dark. He thought of stopping for shelter under a large tree and building a fire, but something told him to go on a little longer. He had done the right thing. He could see fresh sheep tracks in the road. Crawling on his hands and knees in the snow to see which fork in the road the sheep had taken by the light of a match, D.L. heard them just ahead. MURRAY Dr. Glen C. Oldroyd today was named superintendent of Murray City Schools. The appointment was FRIENDS IN DEED Tne sheepherders were friends, and as D.L." says, They were sure surprised to see me. They thought they were the only ones in the area for miles around. ; hadn't Olroyd has served since October as acting superintendent and before that was district curriculum director for seven years. We are very pleased with Dr. Oldrovds competence and vigorous attitude toward betterment of Murray schools, Evans said. His parents laughed when they saw how he loc.ved. but mostly because of the happiness of his being home. D.L. laughs when he tells about it now, but he usually waits until there is a roaring fire! Oldrovd said his first task would be to fill district vacancies, particularly the positions of director of curriculum and supervisor of special services. When that is accomplished See TOP on Page He stayed the night. The next morning, he started out, well fed, dry, and cheerful. He walked in bright sunlight 16 . miles to Modena. train whistle sounded. It was headed for Lund. Howeva heart as hard as the coal the engine burned. No money, no ticket. No ticket, no ride. D.L. must have been a good salesman, he talked the owner of the store into loaning him the fare. A er, the conductor had At Lund, he flagged down a truck. The railroad stretched to Cedar City yet. D.L. was home. B-- 2 q for reform of legislative procein his book, Be A Law. Pace said the greatest step the Legislature could take to improve effectiveness would be to set up a Rules and Control Committee" well before a legislative session opened with authority to schedule legislation so the relatively few really important bills would gel first priority. He acknowledged that such See TOO on Page 2 St. Nick Shoppers who haven't completed the annual hustle-bustlthrough endless rows in department stores are continuing the seasonal ritual e some people aren't But, because shopping at all they cant. They cant afford gifts for Christmas due to financial problems. Deseret News Santas Helping Hand was winding up his Christmas assistance program last week, when, at the last families minute, 25 more pleaded desperately for help. The Deseret News cant turn its back to these people. Can you? can Who be a Helping Hand? Dr. Glen C. Oldroyd . . . vigorous attitude CITY, UTAH dure as outlined "There Ought To Santas Helping Hand needs your assistance. If you can help a needy family enjoy the Christmas season, please call the Deseret News today, at to be matched with a Salt Lake City or County needy family. announced by John R. Evans, president of the Murray Board of Education. UKl 1 Your Help Top Position Filled In Murray Schools - He w'as hungry, and the prospector had food, but our hero was too timid to ask. Hes a lot different than our teenagers today. mid-stree- t Answer: Anyone. Families, school businesses, classes, church organizations, professional dubs and social groups may be Helping Hands. If you wish to extend your helping hand to a needy family, volunteer today. Hurry, there is little time left. AP Wirephoto Helicopter lifts horse to safety in flood ravaged western Idaho. Rain, Icy Highways Cause Fatal Mishap By MAXINE MARTZ Deseret News Staff Writer Freezing rain and black ice on Salt Lake County highways Tuesday night created a nighmotorists and tmare, for caused one fatal accident. To add to the weal her miseries, two slides thundered down in Little Cottonwood Canyon this morning and the canyon was closed to traffic. One slide was reported in the Heligate area just below Alta, and the other in the Superior slide area between Alta and Snow bird. The road was opened to traffic as far as Snowbird about 19 a.m., but remained closed beyond that point. Idaho was also still having its weather problems with ice jams and flooding, but warm rains brought some relief Tuesday. National Guard helicopters removed several head of horses, one at a time with a giant sling, from an island formed by rising waters on farmland near Payette. The situation at Blackfoot upstream from rocatello was If You Drink 'n Drive The Law Wants Your License The chronic alcoholic offender, with similar previous arrests, could be referred by the court to Alcoholics Anonymous, Veterans Hospital or other service agencies, for rehabilitation. By RICHARD PHILLIPS Deseret News Staff Writer If you drink alcohol, that's business. If you drive after drinking, thats police your business. And it can cost you your driving privileges. Judges are tough with drinking' motorists. Of more than 3,500 arrested along the Wasatch Front last year, some 86 percent lost their driver's licenses as a result. Most convicted drivers, first are required to offenders, attend a driver's course, consisting of six sessions, police said. In class, facts concerning alcohol and its effects are discussed. To show they mean busi- Cracking ness, special teams of Highway Patrolmen are intensifying spot checks on drivers for the rest of this month until the close of the holiday season. l)ndcr a federally-financeprogram, the Alcohol Safety Action Froject (ASAP), 13 patrolmen and special lawmen down on meanant Utah drivers. misdeASAP Highway Patrol officers arrested nearly 4iiO drivers under influence of alcohol since the program started July 4, according to reports. d Further, ASAP officials estimate that about 700 drivers along the Wasatch front have been arrested under the influence. A total of 2,135 arrests were made in the Salt Lake City area involving other traf- from Salt Lake City and County and Ogden will stop drivers at various locations to check for those under the influence of liquor. fic violations including seven for drugs. A driver who doesn't pass In comparison, 3,589 drinking drivers were arrested last sobriety simple, tests win be arrested, probably socked with a $250 to $300 fine and lose his license for a year --s This will r be familiar sight during holidays. Highway patrolmen give motorist sobriety test. Tmini HI- rJm mm mid-bloc- Wednesday, December 20, 972 Harold H. Bennett. 72, president of ZCMI. was in critical condition at LDS Hospital today lollowing open heart surgery Tuesday. He w'as reported doing very well in intensive care after the eight-hou- r operation. The critical listing is standard for open heart surgery patients. Bennett has been associated with ZCMI since 1926 and also has served as a director of several Salt Lake firms. fire. old-styl- e SALT Needs The old prospector let him warm himself in front of a The project will include light poles, such as those now on 1st South between Mam and West Temple; landscape lighting, new benches and phone booths, a time and temperature sign, iron railings underaround the ground ramps to the ZCMI parking mall, a center island between the up and do- - n ramps to serve as a resting area and safety island for pedestrians. A special feature of the project will be some kiosks, small open booths. When completed, 1st South will have three traffic lanes west and three east and no parking on either side. New crossing and end block crossing changes are planned. The district was outlined to commissioners by Dean L. Gustavson and Associates, DESERET NEWS UNDERGOES HEART SURGERY tor's cabin. Construction is expected to next May to be coordinated with the final finishing of buildings in the ZCMI complex on the north side of 1st South. start ) between Ogden and Frovo, according to ASAP statistics, but an interesting note-- these 2.831 persons had their licenses revoked for the offense, as law the dictates. is that of What, if anything, is being dose tne enforcement gap betweeen DUI arrests and done to actual court convictions? Under the ASAP program, are getting better case preparation by the arresting officers and improved prosecution in court, so the conviction trend is changing. said Morns Sterrctt, law enforcement and judicial program for ASAP. we reported greatly improved and families were moving back into their homes there today, and also at Payette. The fatal accident, in which teen-aggirl was killed and four other persons injured, occurred about 10:30 p.m. at 21st South and 7800 West when one auto slid across the into the path of another car. (See Page Ambulances could not travel over 20 miles an hour cn the treacherous ice and there were more accidents than patrol cars from the sheriff's office to investigate them. a e glassy-highwa- Conditions this improved morning as temperatures rose and melting occurred. Scattered light rain and snow continued in the south and east this morning. Fartial clearing is expected at times today and tonight, but showers may develop again Thursday. Patchy night and morning fog also will continue. Seven inches of new snow feil over night at Alta and Snowbird. Brighton and Solitude reported six inches and Park City eight inches. A few roads in Utah were dry this morning, but most had been receiving rain at lower elevations and snow in the mountains. No significant precipitation was expected tonight, but areas of fog may present some visibility problems in the northern part of With the improved prosecution, increased qualified evi- the state. dence, courts are no longer The weak Pacific disturbaccepting pleas for reduced ance which brought the rain charges like negligent or reck- and snow was moving southless driving, Sterrctt said. eastward out of the state today. Plus, courts are getting 60 percent guilty pleas now from DUI offenders. In tect a special effort to promotorists this month, SECTION City, Regional B 1, 2, 7, 9, 12 officers are erecting Our Man Jones A blockades at selected points, Comics fi concentrating in areas where TV Highlights 13 most nightclubs and taverns IBSnClSl MMMWMMMHMMl4y IS I said Officer are located, Sports MMMMMMMMM KMMHm1822 See DONT on Page ASAP B-- |