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Show V'- - Nixon Inks Bill, Aids Utah Water ' Mt By Frank Hewlett Tribune Washington Bureau T Local News Today, President Nixon increasing the authorization ceiling for the Upper Colorado WASHINGTON signed a bill Friday 4. Page 31 ; Sports Storage Project by $610 million. This nearly doubles the original $760 e million authorization in 1956 for the project. The now authorization includes $388 million for Utah water projects, and heading the list is $355 million for the Bonneville unit of the Central Utah Project which, according to Rep. Sherman P. is essential to the future Lloyd, growth of Utah and the water demands of the heavily populated Wasatch Front. "This project, when completed, will assure Sait Lake County of an adequate municipal and industrial water supply for the next 30 years," said Rep. Lloyd on being advised by the White House of the Presidents action. four-stat- Saturday Morning, August Second Section 12, 1972 V: Page 25 Labor Hits Garn on Fire Stand Sen. Moss Gains Credit By Douglas L. Parker Tribune Political Editor The Utah State AFL-CTconcluded its annual convention Friday with adoption of a resolution censuring Salt Lake City's Mayor E. J. (Jake) Garn. three-da- y Tribune Stott Photo Bv Lynn R. Johnson Fire liglners battle Delegates also took action to repudiate environmental planks in the Democratic county and state platforms. Passed unanimously was a resolution "declaring public censure of Mayor Garn in his unreasonable, ridiculous, arbitrary and childish attitude in refusing to meet with any representative as chosen by the of a Fire Fighters local membership union. ol City slopes a brush anil (reek Canyon at Arrest-Dismissal-Jaili- Mayor Garn has declined to meet with V. Fisher, president of Local 1645. International Association of Fire Fighters. Mr. Fisher has been fired as a city fireman for alleged political activities, but has been challenging this in court suits. Jim "The Central Utah Federation of Labor, after more than a year of fruitless and frustrating effort, is preparing a request for a full economic boycott of Salt Lake City by all members and friends of organized labor. Only Means Left Such a boycott would be admittedly to the detriment of the economic of the area, the resolution stated, but it apparently is the only means left to answer the challenge of the mayor and his insistence lie has the right to choose labor's spokesman. "It is a frontal attack on organized labor. said George W. Carter, president of an American Federation of Government Employes' local union, in urging support of the resolution offered by officers of the Central Utah Federation of Labor. Another resolution opposed a section of the state Democratic platform that calls for a moratorium on construction of power units Huntington Canyon after completion of the first unit. Over 66,000 crimes were reported last year in Salt Lake County alone. And some 19,000 arrests were made. Of those arrested, only a fraction were convicted and only a handful ended up behind bars. Does this mean there are gaping holes in the criminal justice system? Members of the Region XII Law Enforcement Planning Agency asked Friday. Not necessarily, they decided. But the statistics indicate something is wrong. For example: d for Reports crimes with . 1971 19,044 show 66,492 actual arrests. Court Dismissals Cited well-bein- g Out of a city court arraignment calendar of 7,271 cases, some 2,789 charges were dismissed nearly four in 10. In Third District Court the dismissal rate 269 disniis-'- s was roughly one in three in 846 probation. Specifically, criticism here centers on a lack of recreation and rehabilitation facilities. These problems must be considered now because the group is deciding how it will spend an estimated $1 million next year, explained director Robert L. variances, aimed at Kennecott Emphasis on Projects This could mean emphasis on several projects designed to show big reductions in certain crimes. Copper CorP Back Rampton Stand "Instead, we support a program to meet the stringent emission standards, but are willing to grant a variance if a record of steady progress toward this said. goal can be shown, the AFL-CIWe support Go,. Calvin L. Rampton in his position on emission controls. Page 35. Column 5 102 Heat Tops S.L. Dates All-Ti- me Peak Temperatures throughout the Region and in the Southwest Friday continued on a torrid spree, with Saif Lake City recording a hiji of 102 degrees to break the all time Inter-mountai-n record for the date of 100 degrees set B firemen, residents stopped blaze in time. More than 30 brush lires were (ought in area. e done in the interest of justice. Mr. Nemelka said. But some judges refuse to accept these grounds. Points to Bad Arrests' Then, there is tile bad arrest where there just isn't enough evidence for conviction. Some of these cases, he said, might be saved if there were more police officers to handle investigations or if the county attorney had more investigators. . he blamed Specifically, County Commissioners William E. Dunn and Philip R. Blomquist for putting flood control and other projects ahead of law enforcement needs. y.,: Mr. Nemelka had just been told that his reciuest for a $168,000 addition to his $367,000 budget probably would be cut to $1S,000. The other $150,000 would be for remodeling to extend his office west onto the Metropolitan Hall of Justice Plaza. How about a ng critique with the arrestiofficer, prosecutor and others after each dismissal to determine why it happened? Mr. Banks says flatly not because it would mean doubling the staff. Judge Urges Big Stall "You need that big of a staff." Judge Larson pointed out. Commissioner Y. County Ralph McClure believes the answer to money problems facing courts and corrections arms of the criminal justice system may lie in a campaign to outline those needs for the public. "It worked for the sheriff." Mr. McClure said, adding that he will ask the governing body to consider additions to Mr. Nemelka's budget Monday when it sets the 1972 property tax levy. The sheriff's budget is $3,653 000. But. anothei $293,000 may be added to makeup for what commissioners and County Auditor Gerald R. Hansen call unreasonable cuts made last year. arra'gnments. And of 455 district court sentencings. 173 went to county jail described by one member of the agency as "poor storage. Figures show 209 others went to Utah State Prison, while 73 were given And delegates also took exception to a plank in the Democratic county platform calling for an end to pollution standard was Atenue 11th Street. lire spread to some lawns in area, but there was no damage to homes as and Ratios AFL-CIO- stated: dissatisfaction on ng By Jack Fenton Tribune Staff Writer The fire fighters association has initiated an economic boycott of Salt Lake s resolution further City. The "Strong grass lire Law Enforcement Planners Debate Refuses to Meet coal-fire- Springmeyer Jr. If this report shows anything, it's that we need a tracking system, declared Judge John Farr Larson of the Second District Juvenile Court. For the first time, weve started looking at the criminal justice system as a whole, instead of three separate worlds. the judge said, referring to law enforcement. courts and corrections arms. Register for Primaries In Your Local District Neighborhood voter registration agents will again be on the job Saturday for persons needing to register for the Sept. 12 primary election. In Salt Lake County, agents will be available in more than 500 voting districts from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Persons needing to register are new voters who will be 18 by election day, and those who have moved into the state or a new county or voting district since last voting. Eligibility Terms A U S. citizen must have lived in the state six months and the county 60 days to be eligible to register. Information on the location of registration agents can be obtained from sev eral sources: The Tribune's Information Salt Lake Department, the League County Clerk Office, of Women Voters. Republican has also advised it headquarters, will be staffed part of the day to provide information. Aug. 22 Last Day one other day, Aug. 22, a TuesOnly day, will have neighborhood registration agents active before the primary election. Otherwise, registrants will have to carry out business at the county clerk's office. the Fire Fighters Pour It On Grass, Brush Near temperatures and scant rain for several weeks have turned Salt Lake area canyons and fields into prime targets for summer's scourge grass fires. Area fire fighters battled more than 30 of die pesky blazes Friday, about par for the middle of August, with no relief in sight. Two of Friday's largest fires brake about the same time in the avenues areas of Salt Lake City. Children playing in heavy underbrush was listed as the probable cause of a blaze that blackened about 12 acres on the east slope of City Creek Canyon, according to Battalion Chief K. V. Curtis. Started About 3 p.m. The fire started east of City Creek about 3 p.m. and moved up the canyon's slopes. .Several lawns near 11th Avenue and B Street were scorched, according to Chief Curtis, but sprinkling systems, garden hoses, and units from the Salt Lake City Fire Department. U.S. Forest Service, and Salt Lake City Water Department halted the flames before they damaged homes. At the same time, firemen were battling a smaller blaze northwest of the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children near Uth Avenue and Virginia Street (1353 East). Controlled in 4(1 .Minutes Capt. Marvin Kimball said the fire was brought under control about after fire trucks arrived and covered about five acres. Chief Curtis said current weather conditions make grass fires a real problem, but feels, Any break in the weather will help a lot. We're just about at the peak of the The office is closed to registration on grass fire season." he said, adding the days neighborhood agents are available. the loss of ground cover on the slopes of Registration at the central office in the .the canyons is the most important loss in Courts Building will be closed 10 days bea grass fire. fore the primary. is given request being increased by $258 million since a bill approved early this year by the House bad allowed only $352 million rather than the $611) million requested by the administration to finish the Utah, Wyonflkg, Colorado and New Mexico project. Sen. Moss talked the Senate Interior Committee into approving the $610 mil- lion figure and later also got the full Confer- amount from the Senate-Hous- e ence Committee. However, the House and its Interior r Committee reduced it to a program totaling $352 million for the Upper Colorado Project. Rep. Lloyd said the $610 million figure assures Utah and the other states with projects under way, that they will be able to complete these projects as planned. lie added that the flow of water into Salt Lake County is especially important ; to the towns in the south and west area of the county which already are facing critical water shortages. The completion of projeels will assure alleviation of those shortages, plus allow for future growth,-lisaid. I d like to see something in terms of Mr. Nemelka declared. All I individuals, ' you have here is a list of attests, charges and dismissals. As long as you take care, of the criminals, that's what counts." It was the third consecutive day the mercury topped 100 degrees, with 102 degrees Wednesday just missing the record for the date by one degree and the 101 recorded Thursday equaling the dates record. City Modifies Noise Proposal Sleveral revisions were made Friday in Lake Citys proposed an aftermath of ordinance Thursday's spirited public hearing before city commissioners. John T. Nielsen, assistant city attorney who drafted the new statute, Salt! said the major changes are: Raising the limit of recreation vehicle noise, primarily snowmobiles, from 73 to 82 deeibles to conform with provisions of the State Recreational Vehicle Act. ; Granting variances from the ordinance requirements for machinery, principally equipment, which cannot be modified to meet noise limits. n Some relief must be given to those whose vehicles or other equipment cannot comunder any circumstances ply with the new ordinance. Mr. Nielsen said. The new ordinance is expected to be approved next week. "V-Rr.'g- rt And the prosecutors feel this is being even if there is mire emphasis done on arrests than convictions and corrections. . Mr. Nemelka also questioned the validity of the 1971 figures because the one proseprogram cutor handling a case throught district was just starting. court The mercury hit the mark at 2:25 p.m., and almost at the same lime a power outage occurred in the area between 9th and 33rd South and State and 6th West Streets. in a The cause was a blown fuse 2nd Wist, and South 21st substalion at and it was surmised the outage may have been caused by heavy use of air conditioners. The forecast for Saturday calls for a very slight cooling trend, with some cloudiness developing in the afternoon. Since then, the states a hell of a lot better. he said. But youre kidding yourself if you think crime doesn't pay." Reason for Many Dismissals Why all the dismissals? When one arrest dears several crimes up to 60 in some drug cases there's no point in pushing each d urge. As Mr. Banks puts it: when prison psychiatrists have 20 years to work with ." a man thats all the time they need . . So half of the dismissals are chalked up to "in the interest of justice." What about the rest? The study blames them on insufficient evidence or failure to prosecute. Many of the cases dismissed because of insufficient evidence should have been A Weed By Any Other Aiune Is Still a From a distance, they may look like lush and green plants, but the median planters east of I the new North Temple induct are occupied by weeds. Next week, the, city will assume ! five-yea- s Are things really as bad as these indicate? Attorney County might Carl J. Nemelka and Dist Ally. Jay E. Banks dont think so. Nemelka Stresses Individuals j Other Utah projects and amounts in the bill besides the Bonneville unit were Jensen unit, $9.7 million; Upalco unit, $20.7 million; Vernal unit, $1 million; and Emery' County Project, $1.6 million. First Proposed by BL.M The $610 million figure first was proposed by the Bureau of Reclamation early this year to complete the dams and irrigation projects for Utah, Colorado. Wyoming and New Mexico. n in 1960. 1 Sen. Frank E. Moss, credit for the authorization maintenance of the planters and is expect-t- o evict the flourishing, unwelcome weeds. M ' |