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Show r mmmmm Letters Lets To The Editor mmmmm Be Fair To State Fair Utah Education Dear Sir; It is very refri hing to read your editorial of October 29 to commending the Utah State Fair Bo.rd in their to '.he Boa-a of Governors suggestion appoint Inquiry accept to study the matter of the proposed moving of the State Fair. We were severly criticized by the leading newspapers of tlu: :tate for not giving this proposal more lengthy consideration, but the board in general fell hat such a ridiculous proposal didnt require lengthy consideration. It is most heartening to find a newspaper in Salt Lake unbiased and fair enough to see and commend the actions of the Utah State Fair Board in this matter. The board has long been the butt of responsible newspaper reporting and biased editorial comment. The newspapers usually have latched onto some humorous or caraless remark made by a boaid member and have carried It on and on as gems of great wisdom and wit, all the time falling to recognize the solM and constructive business carried on by the Board. Are We Reaching For A Star From A Soapbox? Clt, little brick building, stands in the middle of a field west of Redwood Road near 45th South! Its a neat, new structure but no decent road leads to It and it looks rather lonely out there. That building is a unique symbol in Utahs struggle to attain the best of all possible worlds in education. Its stark Isolation dramatizes the frustration of reaching for a star while standing on a soapbox. It houses the heating plant for Salt Lake Countys new Trade Technical School - but theres no school for it to heat. The school is A Very truly yours, J. Redd, Member Utah State Fair Board Monticello, Utah A. still in an old laundry building. We went to Mark Nichols, whos in charge of Utahs and vocational education, asked him why, knowing that 1961 the legislature had passed an appropriation to build the school there. He laughed with the resignation of a man whos accustomed himself to a nagging ailment, and steered us to Glen Swenson, state building board director. Mr. Swenson said, in effect - were working on it. Indeed they are, but somehow one gets the feeling that if the building were for one of the state universities, Just a wee bit more progress would have been made. Mr. Nichols gently points out that trade tech doesnt have an alumni association. The University of Utah has submitted a budget for the 1965-19biennium fQ $33.5 a hike of almost 32 million, percent over the last biennium. 67 The regents of the Un- iversity have warned that enrollment would have to be curtailed unless the legislature appropriates the in- crease. Rather than a shocking threat we believe curtailment would be an idea worthy of serious consideration. About 83 percent of all high school graduates who apply to our state universities are admitted. Over a four year period about 25 per cent graduate. With the interruption of military service and missions about 75 percent graduate over an eight to 10 year period. We believe that an intensive development of a compre- hensive vocational program, along with creation of a sound Junior college system would be much more appropriate to our needs and our ability to pay. The problems are complex, deeply intertwined with the whole fabric of our culture in this state. There is no easy solution. Yet we have evolved some stereotypes in our philosophy 'of education and the statement that our problems are complex often veils a resistance to reject the , stereotypes. The bachelor's degree has been glorified by business and the professions, as well as societYitself, to the point where it has lost much of f Its meaning and the ability of institutions be bestow it dilutes much ,of its worth. Our culture has constructed an ideal of the man, often, as one wit put it, so well rounded that he r rolls downhill. well-round- ed At the same time we demean Priceless Contribution abilities involved in working with ones hands...1 My boy must have a college education Dear Sin I wish to thank you for the recent publication of two articles on foster care and adoption services using the Childrens Service Society as illustration. This agency has humbly served Utah and the Salt Lake City area for many, many years. One cannot begin to place a value on the contribution to the community and Its children Yet a by Mrs. Virginia L. Bennett, executive secretary. large number of people have never heard of its quiet humanitarian work. Your articles are not only fresh and Interesting, especially the portrait of Mrs. Sears, the foster mother, but I bell.eve you have performed a real public service. May your paper continue to thrive, to speak out on controversial issues and to bring warm, personal communication to the people of our area. at all costs. In part, we have neglected an and rather valid concept of the craftsman, but even more we exclude the old-fashio- rather interesting challenges of an age requiring highly specialized skills, without action. If a time for action will ever arrive in this area it is now. They should be specialized institutions, with a view toward terminal education but with the possibility always open to Unemployed But Happy Mr. graduates of further college training if appropriate. Another neglected problem is the dropout, Involving long-ran- ge Mrs. Peter H. Stavros 4332 Noal Drive Million-And-O- Salt Lake City, Utah ne Not Blinded Partisans Arrives In Salt Lake a Dear expense to society much greater than redirection into good vocational facilities. Mr. Million and one arrived In Salt Lake City He doesnt speak English, Is un-- 1 employed and brought only one change of clothes with him. much(as my husband and Mrs. Trimble. But this little fellow hes only four years 1 old did bring a great deal of 'happiness with him and Into the home of his new adoptive H parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Trimble, 3239 East 3900 South. Dae Shim Kim, now called Jonathan, arrived here after spending three of his four years In a Seoul, Korea, orphanage. He Is one of 10 H Korean orphans who have found new parents In Daes arrival for nine months. criticism of our vocational system is not meant for some strange reason, we are better off than we deserve to be. But our attitude toward technical training is due for some fundamental overhaul. Theres no reason our state universities shouldnt be among the best in the nation but the approach must be to quality rather than quantity. The reach toward excellence has been astounding in some area. The new research project at the University of Utah is an example. Often the progress is hidden by the clamor. Any suggestion that the answers are easy would be naivete itself. Some possibilities are worth serious consideration by the legislature: The implementation of the staggared 12 month school program in the elementary and secondary schools to relieve the pressure on our budgets and teaching capability. 2.- ) The drafting of a well designed Junior college program, which could provide terminal education 3.- ) Intensification of our vocational education program. 4.- ) A recognition of the 1.- ) Theyve been looking forward p Tuesday. A the people in it, where for The j I the United States. Mrs. Trimble went to Seattle, Washington, to meet Daes plane. Jj i I j j H All the children filed off the plane and just stood there with their Identification, waiting to be picked up, Mrs. Trimble remarked, adding that a Korean woman and asocial worker were with the youngsters. Following the excitement of their first meeting, Dae and Mrs. Trimble boarded a plane for a foggy and snowy flight to Salt Lake. Dae was a bit bewildered by the snow during the drive home, she said. Trimbles have been I not alone In appreciation of your lively performance as a valuable adjunct to our dally papers In Salt Lake City, for you helped us vote intelligently on November 3 and not as blinded partisans. Gratitude is due you also for your firm stand against censorship by an official partisan, In vindication of civil liberties in the state of Utah. to this day as have, remarked looking forward to It all started at Sperry Corporation explained Mrs. Trimble. Mr . Trimble, a Sperry contract representative, received a booklet on Korean orphans at the plant. The Salt Lakers never thought of adopting a child, but the more they glanced through the booklet, the more they thought of adoption. Sincerely yours, Louis C. Zucker 1138 East 27th South Salt Lake City, Utah Times Of Holladay We wrote to the International Society Ser. vice last January and they told us to contact the local welfare agency, she mentioned. Next step was a complete investigation of their family by both the welfare agency and Immigration people. After being accepted as adoptive Dear Sir; A few weeks ago we referred to the Rocky M ountaln Review as the "N.Y? Times of Holladay. After reading your courageous Issue of Oct. 15, 1964, exposing None Dare Call It Treason. we must now begin to refer to the Review as the Washington Post, St. Louis Post Dispatch, and Christian Science Monitor of this whole valley. Man, what a journalistic breath of fresh air youre parents, the Trimbles paid the transportation and Immigration fees and Dae was on his way to Utah. Its a fine adoptive program, but many people arent aware of whats involved. It cost us between $600 and $700, she noted, adding the Society puts out $1,000 for each Sincerely, child. Although my husband and 1 speak no Korean and Dae doesnt speak or understand English, we havent had any problem communicating, Mrs. Trimble said. She said Dae hasnt cried or seemed lonely. eats well and is quite neat, she conDae cleans up after meals and picks tinued. J. D. Williams Department of Political Science University of Utah and sex of the child to be adopted. Then the Society sends the family a snapshot of their new son of the or daughter plus a complete run-dochilds history and habits. Prospective parents select age He up all his toys. The other four Trimble youngsters, three girls and a boy, are quite excited about their new brother. Son of a mother and American ser viceman, Dae will legally become a Trimble In one year. But, Tuesday, lonely, unloved Dae Shim Kim became loved and wanted Jon- athan Dae Trimble. p . His recognition as a critic, educator and composer has been nationwide. Hes former president of the national Music Critics Association. Paul Hume of the Washington Post has said Mr. Durham is one of the few academicians among rather than numbers. better counseling and guidance program at an earlier stage than now existing, to direct students into areas where training would best suit native talents. Such a program should help to spot the potential dropout early and prevent one of societys costliest problems. The fact of crisis is well recognized. The need to direct our ability to pay into appropriate areas must be equally reearded. exceptionally lucky to be able to announce this week that Lowell M. Durham is the new music critic for the Rocky Mountain Review. Its rare that any newspaper - of any size, anyplace in the can add as United States distinguished and completely qualified Individual to its staff. eri-pha- sis 5.- Authority Views The Music Scene We can only term ourselves limitations and real potential of our universities, with on excellence Sir Im sure Im ) A the critics;; and says his critical reports are some of the best informed criticisms and in the couwell-writt- en ntry. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Trimble greet Mr. Million and One.. .their newly adopted son Dae Shim Kim upon his arrival at tt. Salt Lake Airport, Tuesday, November 10. NEW SON '3 J w.v.nw.w.-Xv.- i Were flattered and proud to have him with us. Look for his candid comments on the Utah music scene starting next week. |