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Show A The Salt Lake Tribune. Wednesday. January I 16. 19SQ A ' Reno Aide Doesnt Blame Officer in Utahns Death ' . ; RENO (UPI) Washoe District Attorney Cal Dunlap Tuesday described the death of a Salt Lake City man during Renos New Years riot was an unfortunate accident. He said the police investigation of reports an officer caused Robert Yarborough to fall and crack his skull was thorough and fair and that, after reviewing several hundred pages of data on the incident, he agrees the officer did not use excessive force anil was acting appropriately in pushing Yarborough back to clear the street. Same Conclusion Dunlap's conclusion is the same as that reached by city and police administrators after investigating the incident. He said no further investigation will be ordered in the case unless someone comes forward with new evidence. Yarborough, 49. tripped over a con-- I cretc parking bumper after he was pushed by the officer. He fell backward to the pavement, suffering massive head injuries that caused his death the day after the rioting in downtown Reno. Which Officer? Dunlap said the officer who pushed him has not been conclusively iden- tified, but that investigators narrowed the possibilities to three officers. He said he and police are pretty sure which Agency Plans Drill, 50 Casualties Sought by County officer pushed Yarborough, but that cither the officer doesn't remember or isnt admitting it. It is clear that all who were assembled in arras whore the riot occurred were ordered to disburse and told it was an unlawful assembly," he said "Mr. Yarborough, on at least one prior occasion, was escorted from the area. t He said later, at the time when he was Yarborough was injured, ordered to step back from the area by a police officer." Disobeyed Order And it is clear he did not obey that ' In a CHEYENNE. Wyo. (AP) sweeping landmark decision, the Wyoming Supreme Court Tuesday struck down the states system of financing public education, We hold the Wyoming system of ; school financing unconstitutional in that it fails to afford equal protection in j violation of the Wyoming Constitution." I the court ruled in a unanimous decision. I d decision directed The i the Legislature to design a system that ( truly offers equal educational opportunity to each child and struck down a system largely based on local property ! taxes. Expresses Pleasure Hours after the decision, Gov. Ed Herst Ider asked a legislative committee to budget $100,000 for a special study of school financing. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lynn Simons expressed pleasure at the ruling, and legislators began discussing the case. The court suggested the state consider some type of statewide tax levy to provide for basic education costs, but it left the details up to the Legislature. The Legislature must act, said the opinion by Chief. Justice John Raper, but it must enact tax legislation to support public schools consistent with the spirit and letter of the Wyoming Constitution. We are satisfied the Wyoming Constitution, even as it presently I i long-awaite- , r-- Emery explained. He said planners are also encouraging volunteers to bring vehicles. tor Ray Emery said the scenario involves a chemical spill and about 50 volunteers to serve as casualties are needed to participate in the activity, which will run from 8 am to noon. sa'dmdividuaU wish ng should contact the center on the east side of the Metropolitan Hall of Justice by calling to We need 50 volunteers, preferably in of about five persons," Mr. Mr. E(nu'r' 535-746- groups K order." Dunlap said it was then that the officer pushed Yarborough as police moved to clear rioters from the street near a pawn shop that was being looted. , "Yarborough, along with others, was warned to leave. The police, under the circumstances, were fully justified in protecting human life and property in taking the action taken. Not Unreasonable Force He said according to most, but not all, witnesses, the amount of force used was not unreasonable considering the circumstances." Dunlap said he sees no evidence to support any charges or action against the officer even if he did come forward. Gifts for deposits. Deposit $500.00 at Homo and receive free your choice of a Presto burger cooker, a muffin maker, a microwave bacon tray, a microwavo muffin pan, a microwavo versatility pan. a cookie tray or a leather key case Deposit $1,000.00 and take home your choice of a 10" Top Court Strikes Down School Financing Laws -- Wanted: Fifty volunteers to serve as casualties of a chemical spill. Salt Lake County Emergency Services officials are planning a mock disaster drill for Jan. 26 and casualty volunteers are needed. Emergency Services Deputy Direc skillet, a bake & broil pan. a blanket, a microwavo simmer cooker, a leather wallet or a basket buffet. Savings plans. High Passbook Interest 55 00 minimum balance Deposit $5,000.00 and you can have your choice of a dutch oven, a sauce pan & lid. a steam iron, a can opener, a toaster or you can purchase an electric fry pan for only Six Month Money Market Certificate 510.000 00 minimum balanco 31000. Variable Rate" Certificate 5 100 00 minimum balance New Two and Special gifts available One-Hal- 12.108 ufrrtrt into thtoijjh January C Year f Oront f n ;l Inr ' v "V : ' months t ; ;V Ui- ivjiV jr- j .o .nnS South M j p D C ty stands, leaves plenty of room for the creation of equality in financing, Raper added. The opinion came in a lawsuit filed in 1978 by the school boards of Worland, Lyman and Riverton and parents and children in Worland. John Davis of Worland, attorney for the plaintiffs, said they are elated at the ruling and predicted it would have a profound effect on state education. All Will Benefit Its going to mean that all citizens of the state of Wyoming are going to benefit from the immense mineral wealth of the state, both now and in the future, Davis said. The Worland lawsuit was dismissed reluctantly last May by District Judge Joseph Maier of Cheyenne, who criticized attorneys for not agreeing to send the case to the states high court for a ruling. The plaintiffs appealed his dismissal. The Supreme Court quickly agreed the case should not have been dismissed and then addressed the main issue equality of school financing and educational opportunity. Financial Inequality Saying children obviously are tangibly injured if they don't receive the best education taxes can provide, the court concluded Wyomings problem lies in financial inequality between districts. 'trjh vjiri . ; , r ' y s 1 Mi '& ? d VSH' .n' While increasing student enrollment the west central and western areas of the Granite School District are expected to continue, the districts eatit valley schools arc decreasing in enroll- stnbiizing climb, while enrollments in other areas of the sprawling school district are expected to continue increasing. 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