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Show TfC' The Salt Lake Tribute, Juwe .. , -mill Smoke Bombs Blamed In Fires 1976 in mi Widow of Church Leader, 76, Dies Lpwella Ann Rees Christiansen, 76, 38 N. State, former temple matron for the Church Jesus of Christ of Latter-da- I 1 y Saints, died Wednesday at the home of a daughter in Salt Lake City of apparent Christiansen heart failure. Mrs. Christiansen uas the widow of Elder KIRay L. Christiansen, assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve. She served for eight years as matron of the Logan LDS Temple where her husband was president in the early 1940s. Later, when her husband presided over the Salt Lake Temple, she acted as matron for seven years. Two LDS Missions The Christiansens served two missions for the church, one in the Central states, the other m Mrs. Christiansen was active in various church organizations, including Sunday School, Relief Socie-- t Texas-Louisian- y , Y W M I A and PrimaryShe also participated in many civic and cultural affairs. She taught school m Sanpete and Jordan school districts in Utah, - well as as Kelsey Academy in Texas and Hinckley Academy in Hinckley, Millard County. She was bom May 22, in Wales, Sanpete County, to Thomas W. and Sarah F. Rees. She attended Moroni High School, Snow College and graduated from Brigham Young University. On June 14, 1922, she and Elder Christiansen were married in the Manti Temple. Three Children Survive , Surviving are her three children, Mrs. R. Eugene (Frances Jean) Elwood and Mrs. Robert G. (Dorthea) Murdock, both of Salt Lake City, and Dr. John R. Christiansen, Provo; 15 grandchildren; two 1900, and two sisters, Sarah Frances Rees and Julia Ann Brant, both Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be Friday at noon in the Salt Lake 13th Ward chapel, 135 A St., where friends may call from 10:30 a m. until services. Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. legal apparently fireworks, but can cause fires if thrown In dry brush as were the two Wednesday. The first was thrown in bushes around the home of Scott Christensen, 9877 Amayllis (1000 East), at 2:27 pm. The hushes caught fire which spread into the basement of the Morality Renewal home NEW YORK (UPI) The head of the Mormon Church, in an apparent reference to the budding congressional sex scandal, said Wednesday it is lime for public officials to take a look at their moral conduct. office, and disclosures $150 damage. The Christensens were not home and neighbors notified the fire department in time to prevent extensive damage,. Battalion Chief Bean said. The second broke out at 2:56 at the Oquirrh Hills Elementary School, 5241 S. 4280 West, when youths threw one of the bombs into the bushes used to landscape the building. Battalion Chief said. Damage was listed at $50 but firemen remained on the scene for nearly two hours clearing out the smoke which filled one wing of the building. Spencer W. Kimball, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, said in a statement issued by the churchs New York New causing charges regarding questionable activities of public servants in Washington, D C., m addition to those in recent momhs and years, are shocking indeed." The Mormon loader continued, It is time for both elected and appointed officials, regardless of party, in our government, nationally and locally, to appraise Joseph Smith Photo? themselves and their practices. There appears to be too often an attitude of indifference toward serious acts of There is evidence a photograph was taken in 1843 of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, according to Nelson B. Wadsworth, Brigham Young University professor of photography and journalism. It has long been held that the Mormon leader was never photographed. The workings of our government should be an example to the world in uncompromising integrity, in wise and prudent stewardship of public funds, in personal morality, including fidelity in marriage, and in an openness on activities which will build the confidence of the electorate. Prof. Wadsworth traced the history as it relates to Mormons at a meeting of the Utah Heritage Foundation Wednesday night. The meeting was held tn Ottinger Hall, 233 Canyon Rd., (60 N. State). The hall, which is on the Register of ILstorical Sites, was built in 1901 by the Veteran Volunteer Firemens Assn, and contains a collection of antique fire fighting equipment. Prof. Wadsworth told the group that Daguerreotype photographers, the first successful type of photograpy used, were closely involved with Mormons until 1846 and again after 1850. City Gift Surprises Two pictures of Salt Lake Citys stuffed eagle were given to commissioners Wednesday, the gift of Utah Technical College art students. One will be sent to Quezon City, the Philippines, which had sent the stuffed monkey eating eagle to Salt Lake City as a gift. Ronald Escudero painted the eagle while Richard Sutter prepared an illustration. City commissioners accepted the gifts with surprise. They couldnt recall loaning the eagle to the school until reminded of the earlier action. According to Vernon F. Jorgensen, city planning director, the rare bird required an act of Congress to enter the country. It has been displayed in various areas of the Building, the most recent being on the first floor near the coffee shop. City-Count- y Meet for GOP: Competition , Participa tion. By Nick Kozak Special to The Tribune CRANITE PARK -Smoke bombs which can be purchased by youngsters in a series of chain stores in Salt Lake County were blamed for two fires Wednesday by county firemen. Battalion Chief Glen Bean said the bombs are Kimball Calls for I Tribune Correspondent TREMONTON Box Elder County If the first of 29 county Republican conventions held here Tuesday night is an indication of competition and participation, the summer months will be filled with hard campaigning and statewide All Republican aspirants seeking congressional seats, state and county offices prompted faithful party members to turn out in mass in the Bear docr-knockin- ers Thursday afternoon through Friday. Gusty southerly winds Thursday. Cooler Friday Lows Thursday night m tower Sus Highs Thursday m mid-SProbaand Friday mid-70bility of shower near TO percent Thursday and 30 percent Thursday nrgm Utah Partly cloudy through Friday. Increasing chance of thundershowers north and west Thursday afternoon through Fnoay. Local strong southerly winds Thursday Cooler Friday. Lows mostly m 50s. Highs Thursday in 90s and lower 90s. Highs Friday fn 70s west and 80s east Nevada Variable cloudiness north and central portions through Frtcay, continuing fair extreme south A chance of a few showers, mainly mountains afternoon and evening hours both days. Cooler oavs. Winds h to 38 meh at times, generally from the west, decreasing north portion late Thursday. Overto mid-4Unight tows from trnd-JO-s north and centra! portions and AOs extreme souh Highs from tower 70s north Thursday to 90s extreme south. Highs to ids north oortion Friday teutheast inane A few scattered showers end toieted thundershowers mainly in moirius Thursday, tncJnMng Thursday night and Fri day. Breey at rimes. Mi.d. Lows 35 TEMPERATURE CHART 12 hr. 'I hr. 24 hr Iwh tow orec. Utah Salt Lake Weather Data Prtooi fatten tor 24 hour period ended Aeonesoav at 4 p m., none Precipitation for June, none Arrumuiative deficiency. 0 Prectp:'ation since Ortuber 1, 19y ? VI. accumulative 4. u, fh Sunn Thursday $ MOT . sunset I MOT. Ut City. Ogden and Prove Partly ctouov Thursday ano Friday Salt increasing client of thundershow Fillis Tells West Side By Paul Roily Tribune Staff Writer Salt Lake City Police Chief Dewey J. Fillis Wednesday night told a group of west side residents to find out who the hell your state legislator is and get him to represent you (in the area of crime). Chief Fillis responded to criticisms of the criminal Justice system by citizens at the meeting. The group, West side Action Residents (WAR), invited the chief and Pubbc Safety Commissioner Glen N. Greener to a discussion of crime problems. The meeting was at Our Lady cf Guadalupe Catholic Church, 740 W. 300 North. Chief Fillis said he pushed for a bill at the last Utah Legislature which would have given mandatory sentences to habitual criminals and those using a weapon while committing a crime, but the legislators rejected It. Citizen Secondary 1 am sick and tired of the rights of the citizens being secondary to the rights of criminals, the chief said, adding that once a suspect has been arrested and booked, it is out of the police departments hands. Oftentimes an arrested person is back out on the streets before the arresting officer has even filed the report, he said. The group's specific complaints included police response time to complaints, juvenile delinquency, vandal &&&! UrfJ How Many Ripped? man asked the group, How many of you have been ripped off in the last year? About 25 raised their hands. Then a woman added, And to those of you who were ripped off, what did the police do about it? That question brought shaking heads and chuckles. When Chief Fillis arrived he pointed out that the crime rate on the west side is not as high as it is on the east side and in Sugar House. He said patrol and response time will Improve July 1 when the department adopts the precinct system. The west side substation, he said, will be at 9th West and North Temple. He introduced Capt. Don G. Ferguson, who will be In charge of that substation. Lifetime Resident Capt. Ferguson said he has lived on the west side all of his life and he and his children attended west side schools. So Ive got a very personal interest in this area," he said. One resident complained that only 17 officers are assigned to the west side. Chief Fillis said that under the new precinct system, 40 officers besides the captain will operate out of the areas substation. One The Salt Lake County Democratic Convention Rules Committee voted Wednesday not to recommend that Jerry Shafer, a minimum security inmate in Salt Lake Countys rehabilitation program, be a delegate to county and state conventions. Mr. Shafer was elected during mass meetings when 23 other residents of the facility at 175 E. 21st South, elected him over opposition of several residents of South Salt Lake District 2462. gate move after being elected, a ruling would have to be made. Mr. Shafer said he will be at the facility until Nov. 7, five days after the general election. He told the committee that he plans to rent an apartment In the district after his release from the Although the central issue was that of residen-cy- , all I have to say. Occupants of the facility hold jobs and pay rent for their maintenance. They are also required to keep bank accounts and attend therapy. Mr. Shafer was convicted - a Class A misdemeanor, which does not strip him of bis civil rights. Sen. Don Brook, Lake City, who the debate over whether to seat Mr. Shafer, 26, did not resolve it. Defines Residency The committee had been told earlier that permanent residency is to be determined by where the citizen returns home from the mass meeting. Should a dele- - to 45 Highs both days 46 to 75. Clear to partly cloudy Wyoming through Friday with isolated afternoon thunderstorms, mainly east Lows Thursday night upper 30s northwest to around 50 east. Highs Thursday and Friday 70s and tow 80s. Extended Ouhegfc Saturday Through Mmefey Utah Scattered showers or munrterehowpr Saturday-nSunday Generally lair Monday. Little cooler. Highs in the 70s over the weekend and from 75 to 85 Monday Lows 43 to 55. Nevada Fair with gradual warming trend. Highs m 70s, raising to 77 to 83 by end of period m north to 92 to 97 In extreme south throughout period. Lows 15 to 45 ic north to 41 go 66 in south. Southern Idaho Cool with chance scattered showers mainly east Saturday then dry with warm mg trend. AOs Saturday and 65 to 45 to 5 bv Monday Lows Wyoming Partly cloudy with chance of afternoon thundei Jvers and a cooling trend through the period High temperatures in 70s 60s by Saturday, coding to most Mundey. Lows m AOs and 50s Saturday morning, towering to Ah and 40s by Monday. Bttt ; .07 county-operate- d program. After fielding questions that did not pertain to the issue of residency, Mr. Shafor said, Im paying rent and Im a resident of that district . . . thats D-S- represents that area also, said Mr. Shafer, since being convicted of stealing a rented car, did not have civil rights. An unidentified bystander, who said he was a lawyer, quickly noted, however, that civil nghts are taken away only in the case of felons. The committees re weather forecast map for Thursday indicates skies over I (be IntermonstitiQ Area partly cloudy with chance of showers. two-minu- te which meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Building. Rep. Ennis Starr, Lake City, who also serves as legislative district chairman for the area, said he had no objections to the Individual (Mr. Shafer) whatsoever. Ron Swenson, rules City-Coun- lt chairman, said he applauded Mr. Shafer for wanting to become involved in the political process. Question Sincerity Other committee members, and some who were from the neighborhood, seriously questioned whether Mr. Shafer was committed to the total process since only three of the residents who voted for him voted for any other office. Mr. Shafer said after the discussion that he alwas uncommitted, though he personally favored Jimmy Carter. He promised to carry the fight through to the court system if the elects o state-office- treasurers post. On the county level. County Chairman Don E. Chase, now serving his eighth year on the Box Elder Commission, ran unopposed for the four-yev term. A1 of Cazier City, Brigham Stephen who just retired after serving eight years on the Brigham City Council, ran; county unopposed for the two-yecommission position on the ballot it). November. W. Edward Kerr of Tremonton, now completing his sixth year as representative of District 62, ran unopposed at the convention. On the Ballot Mr. Chase, Mr. Kerr and Mr. Cazier' were acclaimed by the delegates and" will be automatically placed on the . November ballot. Mr. Kerr represents Box Elder County with the exception of Brigham City and Mantua. of saw contest the The the evening delegation from Brigham City and Mantua force a primary election bo- -' ment." tween Wayne A. Jensen and Ray M, Noting he has been a leader in the Hall, both of Brigham City. Senate for eight of the past 14 years. Each worked for 70 percent of more Sen. Leavitt said, after being elected votes. Mr. Jensen came three terms as governor, Calvin Ramp-to- of the delegate 95 delegate votes and Mr. Hall In with a as to be has acknowledged being one thing we with 82. popular governor ,4 Both are seeking to fill Representa- -' should all recognize. A strong Republican Senate made him popular and I was tive District 61, vacated by Rep. Willig . Hansen of Brigham City. part of that team. ar ar n - South Ogden Youngsters Pay Own Way for Eastern Tour A South Ogden elementary school choir left Salt Lake City Wednesday on an eight-da- y tour of Washington and New York which the children financed themselves. The choir is comprised of grade students from Club Heights Elementary School in the Weber County School District. Cordell Hull, choir director, said the children raised some $30,000 by-er 2Ujt J5alt Democratic Central Committee Cal Black, Sieve Nielseq and Joe Ferguson, all going lor a chance to unseat 'Rep, K. Gunn McKay, offered remarks that wet fa harmony;! with other Republican Ca&didates. Nearly all candidates centered on the;' bureaucratic system, federal spending that causes inflation and getting- toe- ; government back to the people. Mr. Black said he has experience la city, county and legislative branches ef govemment. Mr. Nielsen criticized Rep. McKay-fo- r not voting to decrease the budget or 1 . to stop busing. He said Rep. McKay voted to cut , social security and defense dollars aasj ; the government has gotten so big and--scumbersome that it has fallen r through our fingers. Mr. Ferguson called for hands in the delegate crowd on matter of inflation, taxation, bureaucracy, recession, the economy, foreign affairs and defense. Tax Burden He said. We work from Jan. 1 to May 2 just to pay taxes, and wo lost 3J cents out of the purchasing dollar in the past five years. s for candidates Other running speaking to the delegation! included David Monsoa and Willlan4, Dunn. Both are seeking the lieutenant governors position. Lorin Martin and Robert Hansen,! both experienced lawmen, are seeking! the post cf attorney general being1 vacated by Mr. Romney. Duaine Beck and Richard Jensen are seeking the seat being vacated by Monson the state auditor. Stan Darger, Golden Allen and Mark Haroldson took the microphone for two minutes. The three are fighting for a place on the ticket for the state d Central Committee, to adhere to the rules committee recommendation. performing at various social functions. civic and The group is known as the Gub Heights Singers and has performed for Gov. Calvin L. Rampton and the Utah Bicentennial Commission, Mr. Hull said. ' The choir was formed about a year ago, he added. Members left on a charter flight to Washington from Sait Lake City International Airport. fake tribune Revisions in Budget Okayed in Bountiful Special to The Tribune BOUNTIFUL The Bountiful City Council Wednesday night approved a change In the tentative to provide an additional budget for fiacal 1976-7$7,000 to the fire department. The additional funds will be used to pay overtime salaries of existing personnel at the department. The $7,000 was obtained by decreasing the Capital Improvements Contingency Fund by $2,000 and decreasing interest paid on interfund loans by $5,000. In a related action, the council abolished loans made from one department to another (interfund loans) which totaled $737,000 during the past year. Abolishes Interest The move also abolishes interest that would have been paid from one department, to another. As a result, the money budgeted for interest payment on interfund loans was made available to the fire 7 A living legacy in 3 parts symbolizing this American celebration, presenting a HERITAGE from the past. FESTIVAL, the chronology In pictures and editorial a look Into the future. A 200 Year Salute to America from present, and Utrt COMING JULY 2, 1976 pjr ropy delivered 25c 15c by earner . .. . t Send a copy to a tnend per cooy mailed anywh jre w the United Stales 4 Ac per copy mailed anywhere m world "TV out and mail this coupon to: Tta Salt Lake Tribune, Circulation Dept. 143 South Main, Salt Lake City, Utah 841 13 Fill Enclose corn taped to card money order or check No stamp:, please Please mar copies oi tx 1976 Bicentennial Edition to the 'ollowing 1. Name department. Address The move to increase the fire department budget came after a lengthy discussion over whether to increase the property tax levy by one mill In order to provide more personnel for the public safety department. Police Chief Dean O. Anderson and Fire Chief Darrell G. Mcllrath Loth made presentations to the council requesting additional personnel. Manpower Critical Chief Anderson said, Man power Is critical in my deportment. As the discussion progressed, however, it became evident that a majority of the council was unwilling to increase the mill levy to provide for more peace officers and firemen. In oilier action, tile council awarded a bid of $7,852 to Roy Fiicc Chevrolet for two, one-haton pickup trucks lot the streets ueparuueut. The Chevrolet dealership was the only firm to submit a bid for the trucks. City lf TIi . commendation will now go before the Democratic committee L Because of the large number of a total of 23 candidates op stage Mr. Parsons allowed each one only two minutdk. Sherman Lloyd, Jack Carlson, Desmond Barker, Clinton Miller and Orrin Hatch, seeking to unseat Sen. Frank E. had similar remarks Moss, about organized labor contributing to campaigns, inflation, unemployment, recession, ttie bureaucracy, civil rights, the encroachment on personal lives and the dredibility of Congress. Campaign Funds Mr. LJoyd centered on the campaign funds coming from organized labor and how an elected official may become a slave because of such contributions. Mr. Carlson Said government is out of control. He added, Regulations are bad when the federal government moves into high schools and determines if we can have boys glee clubs and girls glee clubs. He was referring to the civil rights act that has caused controversy in some schools. Mr. Barker said the big cause of inflation in thd government's spending program and places us in an strait jacket. Mr. Miller explained that as a legislative advocate in Washington for 14 years, he has seen bills change lor .the' better but not before having issues reversed by the Food and Drug Administration. He concluded, that bureaucrats are trying to push people out of business. Credibility ef Congress Mr. Hatch questioned the credibility of Congress and criticized the encroachment of the federal government on our lives. , remarks offered by In the the three candidates for governor, Stan Smoot, for 12 years Davis County commissioner, said the Republican party must bring government down to the people, so those 42 percent of the population that are not Republicans or Democrats can feel comfortable with a Republican candidate. Utah Atty. den. Vernon Romney-statethat the office of governor cannot be exceeded by another office of importance. He makes appointments, gives directions, and our great trouble of Republicans over the past dozen years is that we simply did not have a governor, Mr. Romney declared. If one of these candidates for governor succeeds in the nomination, I Mr. will support him vigorously, Romney added, but I am the only candidate for governor who has run a statewide election. Big Government Dixie Leavitt, a leader in the Utah Senate for 14 years, said "area of concern around the state is big governever-tighteni- Panel Opposes Delegate SPRINGS" ( ism and police patrol. The citizens, numbering about 35 and mostly elderly, met before the chief and commissioner arrived to discuss what problems should be put to the officials. Hassle Over Inmate SNiV I 52 Delegates The state convention in Salt Lake City in July will see 52 Box Elder County delegates attending. Put Legislator Pressure, Chance of Shower Increases Today Nation! Wtafher Servlet Data Skies over the Intef mountain Region will be partly cloudy Thursday witt a chance of showers or thunder-s- t lowers tn the afternoon and evening. River High School auditorium. 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