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Show ~ L Editorial Page Feature yaterald Congress Warned to Hold Off on Tax Increase WASHINGTON (UPI)—With no ‘sign of an upturn in the economy, members of the Dedicated to the Progress And Growth of Central Utah House-Senate Economic Com- SUNDAY, MARCH19, mittee has warned Congress to hold off on a $5 billion tax increase and urged Pres- The People Have Rights, Too! of economic activity for several months have been But in a “statement. of agreement" by GOP and Democratic members, the out- ident Johnson to cut spending. look was put this way But the joint 's annual report on the President's mendation evaluation of the economy also Salt Lake Police Chief Dewey had to operate: included dissenting--viewpoints “Even an animal such as this by members of both parties Fillis had some things to say the one—and I think it would be inother night.about recent Supreme The majority \report said Court rulings to protect the indi- sulting the anima] kingdom—must “many of the leading indicators vidual rights of persons charged be clothed with all these safeguards. This is a very sad thing. with erminnal offenses. He beIt is repulsive. ‘It makes any hulieves the court has man being's blood run cold and his in protecting the cr’ -Provo’s police chief, Jesse W. stomach turn to Jet a thing like Evans, had somesimilar comments _thisout.on the streets.” Other examples of “injustice at the time the Supreme Court madeits ruling in the now-famous under the rulings were cited by Miranda case, This ruling, and Eugene H. Methvin in an article others, spelled out procedures in the December 1966 Readers’ which arresting officers must Digest entitled, “Let's Have Jusfollow before “in-custody” ques- tice for Non-Criminals, Too!” The rulings have caused quite tioning isallowed.These included: The defendant must be advised “aTipple-“in’ Congress.~Sen—Birch of his.constitutional right to re- Bayh (D-Indiana), chairman of pointing toward a slowdown or even a downturn.” “The for a 6 main silent; warned that what he says may be used against him in court; told of his right to an attorney; and provided with a lawyer if he cannot afford to engage one. Before a confession may be admitted at his trial, the prosecution must show that these warnings were given and understood, and that the prisoner knowingly and willingly waived his rights. Chief Evans said at the time of the Miranda ruling the Supreme Court was tending to handcuff the police officer. He still has the same opinion. “I believe the pendulum has swunktoo far in guarding the rights of the criminal. Sooner or later it is bound to swing-back as public opinion demands.” Already there has been a considerable public outcry. Even some jurists have been critical, The most dramatic case to come to our attention was that of a confessed slayer of his wife and five small children. The six victims were found knifed to death in their Brooklyn apartment. The suspect confessed to the sixmurders at a police station, An assistant district attorney was there; but the defendant was not told, before questioning, of his right to have an attorney of his own present, The confession being the only evidence against the man, State Supreme Court Justice Michael on corporation and individual income taxes if the economy policies. resource programs will prove doesn't pick up. The proposal would bring in $5 billion during T spending, the majority report said congress ‘‘must find-ways in which It urged Congress to “remain flexible” on the issue. 2 3 t offitials have surtax is based on the expectation of a substantial pickup of the economyin the second half ‘of the year. “At present economic activity indicated they may change ptans for the surtax on more. Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. (D-N.C.) and 17 co-sponsors have introducedlegislation which would prohibit the Supreme Court or any federal appeals court from reviewing a decision in which the guiding issue was the question of whether a voluntary confession should have been admitted as evidence, When the Senate criminal laws subconimittee opened hearings on President Johnson’s anti-crime proposals, Chairman John L, McClellan (D-Ark) led off with an attack on the Supreme Court’s ruling on confessions. One finding growing out of Sen. Bayh's hearings has been that interpretation of the Supreme Court's directives varies and that law officers across the country are carrying them out in a variety of ways. Hence, it would appear that a clarification by the court itself is in order. Meantime, debate on the controversial rulings goes on. There is no doubt that-there must be regulations in police procedures. Persons arrested in criminal cases are indeéd entitled to their rights. Johnson apparently anticipat- As for cuts- in federal to réduce ‘expenditures by at least $5 to $billion.* Shuffle Budget Calling for ‘a reshuffling of budget priorities it urged that any budget cuts not fal] merely welfare, antipoverty and urban aid programs “Wise investment in manpow er training 4nd oll most beneficial to our economic welfare,” the -bipartisan’ statement said. French Voters By-Line Rebel Against Strongman Rule By PHIL NEWSOM > UPI Foreign News Analyst . President Charles de Gaulle’s ship of state sails majestically. on today but its canvas ‘is torn and_some changeof _course_ seems probable. ,This, to press the metaphor a bit further, is the result of a severe battering in last week's run-off election storm in which mutinous French voters tossed overboard both his foreign and defense ministers and left him with barely enough parliamenta- ments subcommittee, is one of the solons looking into the situation. Sen, Bayh has held hearings in Washington, Houston, Milwaukee and Omaha. He hopes to hold ry members to runthe ship. Not that De Gaulle couldn’t Tun things by himself if things went too far, simply by palin! the National Assemi e The Gaullists, after a strong showing the first time round, complacently believed the Socialists and their Communistallies never could stick together on the showdown. Instead,the leftists voted with remarkable discipline, and in the end at least half of the French voters rebelled against the strong man rule of nine years. By B. £. (Bye) JENSEN Well, I finally did it! Yes sir, . . 1 accomplished something that I've been meaning to do for several years. I took my two older boys aside and told them about the “‘burds-nbeez.” = Thereason for _procrast ing, (1 toldmyself). was.that it was so darn hard to find any books on the sex life of “burdsm-beez.” In fact, as I took.the boys aside, and wanting to get started on the right foot — perhaps with little humor, I used that very line “Boys,” I said, “I've been meaning to talk to you long be- fore now about the burds-n-beez, but I've had trouble locating material on the sexlife of burds-n-beez . ; . ha! ha! ha!” That line fel about as flat as the ant that took a stroll through a rolling mill, Pausing momentarily from this setback, I again braced myself with determinstion lookéd into their bewildered faces, and said, “Boys, I want to talk to you about something that I should have talked to you about a long time ago.” T must have looked pretty because. the -oldest boy. came to my rescue (?) with these ctioice words — “Yeh, and I'll bet I know whatit’s all about.”” “How,”I thought to myself, “did I ever get in this predicament, and whyisn’t Dr. Clark here to help me . . . he’s the one who got me in this mess.” It all started a few days before when Dick and I were talking about sex education in schools. I told him I thought it was an excellent idea and that our schools ought to adopt the pregram. (My thought, of course, was that the schools could take care: of a responsibility that 1 had failed to meet . . . along with most of you ads.) Dick must have sensed my thinking because the next thing he did was to urge me to stcp in his office and pick-up some books that were specifically written for the adolescent, on the subject we were discussing U. S. Window fF’ By LYLE WILSON Editor Herald: ‘There is death upon the highwayand the maimed shall linger on, There's a rumble and roar on the highway and traffic rush~ es on. The death rate shall increase as the years go speeding by— No lawsshall ever stop it, no matter how they try. For as long as we havedrivers and as long as we have cars, The death rate shall keep climbing and no laws can close the bars. You cannot change the reckless driver nor your neighbor’s wayof life, For each person has a pattern and it goes along withlife. I have thought a lot about it and as far as I can see, T's squarely up to the driver and ‘t shall ever be. ‘Tis a game upon the highway where the best driver shall survive, And you have got to drive safely if you want to stay alive. “Oh goody,” I shouted, “this will take care of the problem T've feared ever since I becamea father.” ‘Oh-no you don’t, Bye,” he said, “You just don’t hand them the book and tell them to read it — and tell them if they have any more questions, see their family doctor.” So I said, “Why not? They probably know more about it than As 1 looked ints Dick’s grinning face, I quickly added, “Mat. ter of fact, I've been considering giving "em a: couple bucks to tell ME few things.” “Listen,” he said, “‘they already know a lot of things but they want to hear: it'from you: Now get these books; read “em yourself, and sit down and talk with them.” That's how it all began. That’s why I was sitting there with two maturing boys wishing they were babies a; gain. Wishing they were in their cribs gooing instead of just staring at me waiting for my next ‘words of wisdom.” As I sat there feeling stupid, I took a quick appraisal of the situation and considered following a course like this: “Boy, I have in my hand little book that I think you will find very interesting. It contains all the answers to questions you might have about the burds-n-beez. Read it, and if you have any other questions + . ask your mother. Goodbye!” Yes, I gave that course of action some serious’ consideration — but decided against it. ‘After all,” I thought, “I AM their ‘dad, and it is MY duty and there’s no time I?ke the present.” So as the walls of the room elosed about me, and my throat became parched . I jumped in, with both feet. Know what? It wasjust great! I felt a closeness like I’ve never felt before. In fact, it was such a wonderful experience I've been thinking of discussing sex with them more often, bless em. Lighter Side By DICK WEST Many couples try {o stretch their income but they can’t 7 eee Uncle Sam reports more than One thing we learn from television’s midnight movies is ee ke ae ear eee te. BY JAMES O. BERRY _ WASHINGTON (UPI) —"U.S. Department of Agriculture asks everyone to watch for unfamiliar plant pests,” says a recent anouncement. “Home gardeners, farmers, campers. and hikers are urged to keep a sharp lookout for any unusual insect ++. Such damage should be reported at “Hold the line a moment, please.” 17 Transfers The call is transferred to 17 different offices before the switchboard operator finds someone who will accept it. Finally a male voice comes over the wire. “Yes, madam. May I help It could mean that a new foreign pest has sneaked past quarantine barriers, or that a native insect is building up to dangerous proportions. Swell Idea In theory, this call for volunteer insect vigilantes (VIVs) may seem like a swell idea. I fear, however, that what “You aren't helping me. I'm helping you. There's a bug on my wisteria,” “What kind of bug?’ “I don't know. If | knew that for is It apparently is uiawaire that, E to thost of us home-gardeners. all plant pests are unfamiliar and all insect damage is unusual, I've been a home gardenerfor years and I've never gotten on familiar terms with any type of insect, foreign or native. you?” “How many legs does it have?” < “T didn’t get close en to find out.” me “What, is the bug doing?” < IPs. crawling. up-a--wisteria blossom.”* . ier ohany damage?” “Yes. T jumped back 1 knocked over a doe If something like this happens; itwill serve, the department right. It should have ae by now that nothing pers @ Sowa z ate! |[ ih l :iffie i Can Slaughter On Highways Ever Be Halted? © amen & really asking ai : i Pe i i:i : = #3Hi: : |5 E i iy ead 2582 ice Bek if i1H | Chopping Block g2 ed one recommendation that almost all committee members supported—restoration of the-7 per cent tax credit for business investment. There was also complete agreement that the federal reserve board continue to ease credit and monetary not eventuate already the Senate constitysional amend- asi is may case a tax increase would be unwarranted.” per cent The Congress and thé federal ‘vote and to held-publie -office, courts are on-a collision course That-would dispose of Powell in the case of Adam Clayton permanently. An unlikely, unthinkablealterPowell, ‘the Harlem reverend Butit could be that as Police Chief whowas denied by the House of native development’ in the had’ to set him free. At that Evans has said, the pendulum has Representatives the seat to Powell case could rock the time, Judge Kearn, unleashed this swung too far in protection of the which he had been elected by federal government from top to bottom. If the House merely his negro constituents. t at the rules under which he criminal. Powell is appealing to a stood pat on its action to reuse federal court to reverse the Powell his seat, the federal House action on grounds that courts probably would find this the House does not have refusal to be unconstitutional. constitutional authority to refuse Thus, in effect the federal to seat him, Powell probably courts would order the House to seat Powell. Since the courts will win that one. By PRANK: C. ROBERTSON The Consti fixes the “have no army, navy orair force legal qualifications for member- to compel observance of court orders, the Constitution proand think alike. Some stores stay open ship in the House in simple “vides that the President shall By FRANK C. ROBERTSON terms, The member must be 25 When I used to wander away on and some don’t, and I have yet to see years of age, at least’ seven enforce the lawsof the land. some junket, no matter how short, my policemen escorting people to church, years a citizen of the United How would .the President wife used to greet me with the same States and a citizen of the state proceed in compelling the House inyeriable question: “What brought you yet 1 see them going in great numbers. from which he is elected. against its will to seat Powell. They are not kidding when they say back so soon?” When I returned from A fair question? A fair ques..cn Powell meets all a two months trip to California my you are free to go to the church of qualifications. A strict interpre- but one not likely to require. friends all had the same question to your choice—or to none. tation of the Constitution would answer. The House will find The only missionaries who came to . ask. 1t was the same when got back not show authority to refuse to means to get off the hot spot. | from @ week in Idaho, Since 1 always our house were Jehovah’s Witnesses. seat an elected individual In the meantime, Powell is return sooner than I expected the quesmaking racist medicine, He is joined in this by other Negro tion is unanswerable. The truthful When they found I was from Utah they , + answer is that I get homesick, but leaders* who blame all of challenged me to debate Mormonism, } who can explain homesickness? Powell’s troubles on “whitey” and racial discrimination, The ‘The dismal fog explained the early but when I told them I was neither pro nor con they let it drop. They have standout exemption ‘to this + departure for Las Vegas, butit couldn't shameful racist rabble rousing : explain meletting my hat go on to Los true religious freedom there. The nicest clerk I met. was a young is Roy Wilkins of NAACP. ‘ Ange:es from Bakersfield while I went Wilkins knows a rascal when he + on to Las Vegas, I was going to stay Negro, one of Glen's students, but nosees one, ! there a week, but left in two days for bodv walks away if the clerk happens understandable -reasons, and it took to be a Negro or a Mexican. A heavy snowstorm gives a | United Air Lines and the Hotel Frecity headaches that ice packs | mont ten days to get my hat back to can’t relieve, : Springville. In my haste I sent a teletee | gram to my folks an hour before leavA Cleveland widow, being “ing and though I was flying at 585 liked by a pair of con women, miles per hour they were waiting for “calledi the cops, who arrested me at Salt Lake with the usual query: them. Their “What brought you back so soon?” _ When first went to Visalia ten years ago the downtown area was BERRY’S WORLD and traffic moved at a crawl. . There were parking meters and parallel park‘ing, ara people couldn't get in or out of 5 the first 12 months it was in effect "s recom- _ “THANKS FOR MY FREEDOM” _ fs leveling out. There. is considerable possibility that the optimistic midyear forecast did you say?” I said there's a bug on my like public es |