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Show DESERET NEWS, WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 22, 1973 4 Environmental clearing house? By Joe Bauman Environmental Specialist alternatives to the proposed action, and other Utah is preparing a formal system for re viewing the environmental impact of projects involving state agencies. An executive order is now in the mark up stage and could be signed by the governor early in January. After study by the committee, a complete environmental impact statement would be ordered if warranted. factors. The Environmental Coordinating Committee would be the clearing house for written environmental assessments by heads of any agency Intending to take actions "which have the potential to significantly affect the environment.. The assessment would describe the action and the environment, outline the environmental impact of the proposed action, and cite unavoidable adverse environmental impacts. "Prior to ar.d during the preparation of any environmental impact statement, tne responsible state official shall consult with and obtain the comments of appropriate federal, state, and local agencies, and the public, says the preliminary draft of the executive order. The Environmental Coordinating Committee would be under the present Economic Physical interdepartmental Development Committee, in the Department of Natural Resources. Its head would be Dale Carpenter, Resources cepartmeent planner. In a Deseret News interview Carpenter said, "The impetus (for the new view system) came through the governor. "Now the committee will create a mechanism for disclosure and information sharing through the preparation of environmental assessments on state projects by state agencies, whether or not there is any federal involve-wen- t. re- The committee has existed for some time, but its duties have been broadened. Unaer the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 there are requirements that allow states to review any environmental impact statements issued on projects federally funded or federal ly related. Com-mitt- Hectic Yule for plane, bus riders ' V. SI 'ff Go'don Harmston, Natural Resources Department director, said controversy surroundon state ing ML Holly, a ski land near Beaver, was one of the factors leading to the proposed executive order. In a Deseret News series on Mt. Holly in November, it was pointed out: "A central problem is that Utah has no formal machinery for weighing possible environ- mental damage against potential gain before' such developments are begun. The executive order is intended to remedy n "What was happening, every state agency was taking a hand at review of these federal projects. Sometimes the federal department would select the comment that it liked best-frosome state agency as representing the states position. So the governor saw fit to establish the Environmental Coordinating so the state would have one voice on making comments on federal projects. Triday, Today in the West this flaw. m 3fr 1 ; jF. -- 3 Ttf,r f jffZ R. L. Smith, a representative of the Alaska Industrial Commission, told Utah officials that unscrupulous papers. opportunists run advertisements in The advertisers purport to be hiring agents for pipeline companies, and generally request a registration fee to guarantee job placement. Smith said the registration fee requested usually exceeds the maximum that can be charged under Alaska law. . , V, t State foir revenue The 1973 Utah State Fair took in $57,805 more than was spent to stage it. State Auditor David S. Monson said Friday in an audit report of the Division of Expositions. ' The excess revenue over expenditures this year was administrame which in 1972, for $57,805 as against $13,869 tion deserves commendation, the auditor said. He said there are some areas in internal control which need strengthening, such as obsolete, unused inventory which should be sold through surplus property. Other assets and equipment should be appropriately identified with periodic inventories, he said. The auditor also made recommendations concerning better handling of gate receipts. Increased allowance for petty cash in the parking area and a petty cash fund during the fair were suggested to eliminate any personal money being used to conduct state fair business. Funds to cover the costs of the division are secured -from private contributions, public appropriation; and , admission charges. An essential part of the divisions objectives is the continual effort to meet the financial needs in the most efficient way and at the same time, upgrade the available resources and various programs. At 4:45 p.m. Friday at the Greyhound Bus Terminal in Salt lake City, a mixed bag of holiday travelers milled uncertainly around ticket counters. Some wondered if there was time to grab a sandwich or walk to Temple Square before the next bus. By 6 p.m., the terminal was filling fast, a seething mass of irritability. d a ticket agent said with deadpan irony. Deseret News photo by Paul G. Barker The energy crisis and gasoline shortage have done their share to increase passenger loads on public transportation, especially for y travelers. cross-countr- We have driven out to California every Christmas for four years to visit our son and no way, said daughter, but this year SpiLgeon Harter, Savanna, HI., between buses at the Greyhound terminal. Mr. and Mrs. Harter and two sons were en route to Orange, Calif. Scott and Kimberle Chervey, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Chervey, 78683 Silver lake Dr., Holladay, wait for arrival of father's plane Friday at Salt Lake International Airport. We worried about the .availability of. gasoline and services on such a long trip and decided it just wasnt worth it, Harter said. By the time we made the decision it was too late to go by plane or train and we decided to take the bus this year. Its worked out okay, so far. At the Salt Lake International Airport, will close Dec. 24, 25 and open, Dec. 22, and Jan. 1. and Dec. 31, closed Dec. 25 Provo, most Chevron stations are closing by 6 p.m. on a regular basis. Dec. 24 and 31, stations close at 5 p.m. and are closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. On the national scene, a survey by motor clubs indi- 26-3- 1 Lehi, Texacos closed 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and all Sundays. Open Jan. 1. state, two or three stations may be open in the Salt Lake City area and all Texacos in Vernal, Chevron stations are City will remain Brigham open hours Dec. 24 open holidays and Sundays, alternating 1. Closing by 6 p.m. and Jan. according to the Utah Auto Club. Duchesne, Texacos will s for Dec. 24 In Wendover, Texacos be open and Jan. 1. cates that a large number of the nations 220,000 gasoline stations plan to close there were enthusiastic hugs and kisses among families reunited by every flight arrivaL Some travelers slumped potential disconsolately in chairs ''ear the ticket counters, hoping to get on standby lists for overcrowded flights. We have sold out every flight completely all day, said a ticket agent at Western Airlines. Tnats 28 flights with four extra secall sold out. tions Even those who made flight reservations relatively early sometimes had trouble squeezing aboard. I called three weeks ago to reserve a seat from Denver to Boise and there See HECTIC on Page A-S January budget session Don't use up your 10 gallons trying to find an open station half-day- ; He said total revenue for this years fair was $391,744, compared with $359,953 last year, while expenditures were $333,939 this year and $346,083 last year. seasons most schizophrenic parties are being held in bus, train and airline terminals where the excitement of family reunions is tempered by the despair of those who cant get tickets to the fun. Somewhere in between are the travelers en route to their destinations often tired and impatient at bus stations, or bored and disoriented between planes and trains. The Utah car driver will have trouble finding AAA service stations open for the holidays this year. Most throughout the state will be closed for Christmas and New Years, many closing early the day before holidays and closing Sundays. Looking r round the The Utah State Industrial Commission has been informed that residents of Utah and other states are paying -fees to fraudulent employment agencies who adverse for high paying jobs on the Alaska pipeline, even though the J Jobs dont exist. the pipeline. The "Here comes Christmas, ' Smith said no construction workers are being recruited at this time. He said because Alaska has one of the nations highest unemployment rates, its likely the state's existing work force can meet any manpower needs generated by i By Paid Swenson Deseret News staff writer barely-containe- Not hiring for pipeline Vehicle fee. education bills cleared by council for Christmas and New Years Day. One station operator reported that 100 stations in Akron, Ohio, are planning a week-lonholiday strike to protest the governments refusal tto g grant adequate retail price increses. g h finance formula. Legislation to provide a uniform motor vehicle fee, sweeten retirement benefits of public employes and settle the controversy over higher education were among matters cleared for legislative action Friday by the Utah Legislative Council. interim study The council, a group, also accepted committee reports on Left up in the air were land use planning legislation and the matter of recommending a location for a police academy. She looked down and saw a man crawling through store on his hands and knees, wearing a black ski mask. Following the council meeting, House and Senate leaders met with Gov. Calvin L. Rampton to discuss the possibility of a special session immediately following the January Budget Session. Among such matters mentioned at the meeting were public employes indemnity, amendments to the Executive Article of the Utah Constitution, a new money management act and land use planning. Several matters considered by the Legislative Council earlier were recommended for possible consideration during the special session, subject to approval of the governor. Among these was a bill clarifying governance of higher education. The Council rejected the legislation for consideration at the budget session on a 5? vote. Little Clara's party delights everyone By Harold Lasdstrefa Deseret News music editor This caused consternation, including a remark by Senate President Warren E. Pugh, Lake, that it would be horribie to avoid consideration of the states No. 1 educational problem. A motion was then approved to refer the matter o Rampton for inclusion on a special two-a-da- y A-- 8 session agenda. The bill would clarify authority of Board of Higher Education to govern colleges and universities, including the two trade technical colleges at Salt Lake City and Provo. It also would change the name of the board of higher education to the Utah Board of Regents. The legislation would affirm general superv ision over all schools, Including higher institutions, in the hands of the State Board of Education. the-Stat- e J, I ' A gunman crawled into Houmands FabMURRAY rics, 5630-9tEast, stood up and took some $85 at gunpoint Friday about 8 p.m. Lorayne Harris, a clerk, told Murray Police Detective Ed Riet she heard the door open but did not see anyone come in. several other matters, including changes in the criminal code and alterations in the school By Dexter C. Ellis Deseret News political editor The Nutcracker San Diego plus hundreds of cities in between. The Nutci acker is being danced by ballet companies this holiday season in at least 274 reported separate pro- See CLARA'S on Page Scott Porter, 12, a Midvale Elementary student, received an early Christmas present from the Midvale Police Department Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Porter, I0T W. Center St., was given $71 Friday afternoon by Lt. Darald Austin. Austin said the youngster found the money early this spring while playing near the school. The money was turned over to the police in case someone reported it missing. No one reported the loss or came to claim it, so the money was given to Scott. Scott said heil do a lot of late Christmas shopping and possibly put some of the money in the bank. MIDVALE School Gunman crawls in The governor told the group he would call the special session only if the Legislature was unable to handle vital nonbudgetary matters during the budget session. The most glorious and best entertainment this Christmas Season may well be Ballet Wests production of The Nutcracker that opened Friday night and is now ensconced in Kingsbury Hall It will continue at a performance schedule and Christmas with Dec. 31, excepted. Sundays through which is ticket really an invitation virtually every has been sold Jo Clara Stahlbaums Christmas party with the exception of the two performances on December 24 and December 31. The 19th annual production of Wiliam Christensens choreography, the Tchaikovsky score, end all the special effects of sets and costumes by Ron Crosby and Sarah Price, and the lighting by Gary Horton and Craig Dent, combine to create the magic that should long remain In the memories of children fortunate enough to be taken. The magic is also exnilarating for all the adult kith and kin who also slip in under the pretext of accompanying a child. In addition to Claraa party up in Kingsbury Hall, there are similar parties in Houston and Hartford, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Early gift from police 4 Impressive as the Snow Queen was Cary Tidyman with M'chael Onstad as her Cavalier Snow Prince. The uniform motor vehicle fee matter was referred to the budget session for consideration. It involves a change in the state constitution, requiring voter approval if the Legislature gives it affirmative vote. See VEiHCLEvS Fsge A-two-thir- 8 the The man jumped up, pointed a revolver Lie down on your directly at the victim and said: stomach, according to Riet. He then jerked the phone from the wall and began rummaging through drawers in the store. He took some $50 from the cash drawer, opened the womans purse and took about $35. He then fled on foot. long-barrel- Motorist escapes acid A motorist whose car smashed into a guard MAGNA rail two miles west of the Garfield Cutoff was badly injured Friday, but escaped being burned in an acid bath. When the auto left the road, it damaged a pipe which carries acid for a nearby smelter. Russell Dale Kearny, 22, 4970 S. 4900 West, was found in a small stream whicb was polluted by acid and debris. Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriff Jack Terry said. , Kearny was not burned, but he suffered multiple frac-- , tures, cuts and braises. La was reported in "serious con- - , dition today in Latter-daSaints Hospital in Salt Lake City. y Terry said Kearny was eastbound on 21st South about The car struck the guard rail, left the road, and hit the pipe. Parts of the demolished auto including the engine and transmission were strewn along the highway. 5:14 p.m. The deputy said the acid pipe was being repaired today. Had it been sheared off completely, smelter operat' ions would have been closed down. Terry said investigation of the accident is continuing. Await autopsy report Police, detectives investigating the death of Morris L. Rowberry, 43, 1710 W. 2600 South, Woods Cross, whose body was found Thursday about 4:30 p.m. at the top of a stairway in the Baywood Hotel are awaiting an autopsy report. Witnesses said he had been involved a short time earlier in an altercation vith three men. Police questioned two of the men and then released them, saying there was insufficient evidence about the cause of death to make an arrest. There were no bullet or knife wounds, said Det. Carl J Forsing, Were waiting for the medical examiner to deter-non- e whether death was a result cf the fight. |