Salt Lake Tribune | 2003-10-11 | Page 16

The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH Saturday, October 11, 2003 a_ Private rules spell troubleforjournalists This Week's Stats 36 Many journalists operate according to two sets of rules: The Public ones they espouse through such organizations as the Society of Professional Jour- watching the hour through their nalists and the private ones they cobble together in newsrooms and hold secret in their hearts. It’s the second group that tends to get them into trouble. toes as they wait to drift off to dreamland. He usually softballs questions to his guests, although he did get Hugh Grant to admit how stupid he was to get caught with a hooker in Hollywood. In LA Weekly, an alternative And this business of Arnold Schwarzenegger winning the governorship of California (Kaleeee-forn-ya) apparently has broken some of these secret rules. Suddenly, journalists are writing stories — such as one by At this point, many of them are upset over Ah-nuld’s victory. CoNnNIE CoYNE READER ADVOCATE that was really about a toilet. He Hollywood, columnist Nikki Finke wrote, “... America expects its late-night comedians to be evenhanded whenit comes to apparently got tired of fighting the censors (standards and practices people) at NBC. political humor. These hosts Even the folks at the Ameridon’t invade bedrooms around can Journalism Review have edithe country; they’re invited. And torialized on this topic. In the if even the faintest whiff of un- latest issue, a story outlines fairness taints their jokes, it’s those politicians who have suctime for viewers to reach for the cessfully avoided print journalremote and change the channel.” ists and taken their ideas to the Accusing Leno of leaning people through TV. The words right in his monologues, Finke used to describe this tactic inadded, “Whether Leno continues clude “outrage,” “afraid” and this partisan attitude as the 2004 “flabbergasted.” presidential race heats up, and The kerne! of truth, however, the candidates’ talk-show ap- comes toward the end of the AJR pearances become increasingly article when author Rachel crucial, remains to be seen. But Smolkin discusses the agility the last ‘Tonight Show’ host who with which Attorney General went too far by intermingling John Ashcroft and President politics and entertainment was George W. Bush handle their Jack Paar remember his em- press availability: “But Ashcroft bracementof Castro and friend- and the Bush administration ship with the Kennedys? — and have effectively controlled the his late-night reign ended with media — and limited their achis own recall.” ‘cess. And some politicians don’t As I recall, Paar left the show lose much by ignoring the press, because NBC would not allow a reality that constrains even journalistic rules. Leno’s introduction of the Terminator as the winner of the Left Coast combination recallat Schwarzenegger's post-victory party “was another small step into the murky marshland of celebrity and serious politics, of entertainment and information, a dark, mysterious place from which strange mutant creatures may someday emerge. Or maybe not,” Waxman wrote. This situation of Leno acting as what he seems to be — a stand-up comedian — got Wax- man into such a tizzy that she continued, “Should all this make us uncomfortable? What is Leno in this instance? A talk show host? A facilitator? Or a political impresario?” What is in this woman's him to tell a “water closet” joke dogged reporters.” A Lehi man faces upto 30 firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Chad Eugene Cdidwell, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to armed bank rob- bery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and bank robbery. Under a plea agreement, prosecution and defense will recommend to U.S. District Judge DaleKimball that he sentence to 276 months in prison for the bank robbery offefises and to a consecutive 84month term for brandishing the weapon. Caldwell, whom prosecutors say has two prior felony convictions, is charged withrobbing Key Bank in Ofern in April. His sentencing is pcheduled for Dec.22. Woman faces felony cgunts in checks case ‘ A West Valley City woman has been charged with six counts offorgery,a thirddegree felony, andfive misdemeanor theft counts for passing stdlen checks on Aug. 16 at the Sdit Lake County Fair. Brandi Lée Craven, 25, allegedly stole woman’s purse and checks to make purchases at the fair ranging from dolls and cléthes to a scooter, grill and cellular phone. Items that were purchased were later found in Craven's house, charges state. Cedar City man charged with sexual exploitation A 42-year-old Cedar City man has been charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of @ Minor after child pornograpli} was found on a computer, padlice said Thursday. Two comand other media were seized in the course of an invesand state forensics intors found the Accused trespassers claim they tested acoustics Two 18-year-old men, cited for trespassing after they un- lawfully entered an Orem LDS meeting house, told police they said. He approached the victim near 110 W. FremontSt., and asked if the car were for sale. When the victim said it was not, the robber said he wouldlike to take it anyway, police said Thursday. He then displayed a gun and took the victim’s car Garbage cans prove poor hiding spots for suspects they were singing in the cultural hall to check the acoustics. Boy told to be nice, and stop being naughty A 7-year-old Orem boy who called police to report that his father told him he would not be getting anything for Christmas because he was misbehaving was counseled to be nice instead of naughty, authorities said. The boy told officers his father had slapped his hands for playing with a knife, police Lt. Doug Edwards said Thursday. But that did not upset the child as much as the father’s reporters cannot get answers from entertainers turned politicos, why don’t they team up with the entertainmentreporters and see if that breaks through the barrier? The Reader Advocate's phone number is [phone]. Write to the Reader Advocate, The Salt Lake Tribune, P.O. Box 867, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110. E-mail: [e-mail]. “In my years of law enforcement, I’ve seen guns and the vio- lence surrounding them and the impact it has on the community and individuals, and I believe the organization has the goal of reducing that violence. As the chief of police I heartily support avoid apprehension, authorities said. Salt Lake City police responded to a call near 2100 E. their efforts,” Dinse said. Marla Kennedy, executive director of GVPC, says the organization was formed as an official nonprofit two years ago but op- Sherman Ave. about 11:45 p.m.. An officer saw the suspects leaving as he arrived. The suspects soon abandoned the car and fled on foot. Police service erated for more than 10 years from around the kitchen table of Ron and Norma Mullins as Utahns Against Gun Violence. dogs were called out and were able to find the suspects in garbage cans, as well as a third on a roof. The suspects, a 19-yearold and two juveniles, were arrested. The couple's son was killed by a stray bullet in a college fight. “We're GVPC is the only gun vio- A 51-year-old Sandy man | bile homicide, a second-degree | felony, in an auto/pedestrian | accident at West Temple and mas. Officers spoke to the family, then told the youngster to start behaving. police found lying in the street, colon cancer. “Gun violence is about public health and public safety. Law with Chief Dinse joining our board,” said Kennedy. Dinse, nowin his fourth year | Kenneth Ear] Hatch,died | March 17 from cerebral hemor- | rhage due to injuries sustained in the collision, charges state. Pina faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. volving firearms in 2001 —placing it ahead of breast cancer and enforcement backs that clearly Pina, who was previously convicted of DUI, hit a man whom according to charges filed in $rd District Court. The victim, antigun,” lence prevention group in Utah, Kennedy said. They look at gun violence as a major health issue for Utahns, citing 233 deaths in- whofailed field sobriety tests has been charged with automo- not THE BEST SELECTION AT THE LOWEST PRICES & CUSTOM ORDERS TOO Kennedy said. “We're anti gun violence.” Pedestrian death leads to 3300 South on Jan. 1. Marshall A carjacker used a novel approach to obtain a vehicle Wednesday, Salt Lake City police fam s Salt Lake City Police Chief Rick Dinse has added another duty to his roster of peacekeeping efforts. Dinse has accepted a board position with the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah (GVPC), saying it is a natural extension of his job as the chief of police. Two stolen-car suspects hid in garbage cans Wednesday to statement regarding Christ Carjacker, told no sale, grabs vehicle anyway in the primary elections; . TheSalt Lake Tribune dent occurred about6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The robber is described as being in his 20s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a muscular build. Police said he was wearing a white baseball cap, a white shirt and tan pants. reported the pair was pulling acoustics class at school and Nliber alae angry about The Tribune 25 ~ endo’ By Micwagt N. WESTLEY keys and cell phone. The inci- were singing inside to check the acoustics, authorities said. The two were cited early Thursday at the building near 200 East and 1600 South, said police Lt. Doug Edwards. A witness on doors and finally managed to enter the meeting house. No damage was doneinside the building before police arrived and captured them. The men told officers one of them had an Number of-readers who think the type in storieststog small to read group versus gun violence Public safety newsfrom Tribune staffand wire reports years in prison for holding up a bank with a semi-automatic It seems they failed to understand that no matter how inept they thought Schwarzenegger to be, they forget they were dealing with a man who apparently has neverfailed to meet a goal he set for himself. A free and vigorous press cannot afford to have secret rules and judge people by them. Politicians will never come clean to a press that feels some sense ofentitlement. Journalism is and should be a hard job; developing sources and getting them to talk about importantissues takes much more effort than announcing your name and the paper you workfor. Just a suggestion:If political 28 Dinsejoins FOR THE RECORD indication local children were involved. The man was arrested at his home and booked into the Iron County Jail on $100,000 bond. stories on thefront page | as chief, is encouraged by GVPC’s efforts. “By becoming a part of [the organization], | can focus atten- tion on the problem and lend some support to reducing that violence,” said Dinse. . pdifiography, said Cedar City Holm.Police are cur- area investigating whether the images were of local FEA but said they have no Annual Lee Upholstery Sale January 2002,. there been 31 deaths li violence in Utah. to do- | Annual Lee andCR. Laine Upholstry | sale isnowin it” S y pay tribute to the victims, ” sreerrmeneat Cera to make way forexciting new Over 100 Styles In Stock ar i Your chance to own the best quality at the best prices. Special orders qualify. Z45S0SOE. wininr 487-3989 ee *# See eer eae election they have, then they need to start pounding the pavement and doing their jobs again. under ofreaders upset about ho Tribune crossword is Number of readers unthappy about local are unhappy with the access paper that disses and nips at the heels of mainstream media in Sharon Waxman, a Washington Post staff writer on Thursday accusing Jay Leno of breaking neW-governor Get over it. Nowhere in the Constitution does it demand that politicians talk to print journalists. If news people — including both print and TV reporters — coffee? Lenois the host of a latenight TV show. He brings celebrities on the show to entertain folks who are