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Show Circulation NEWS & ADS 278-28- ol. X 782860 66 Southeast Salt Lake's Community 2265 East 4800 South No. 5 eekl Keliruarx t , 1965 Newspaper CAPITOL REVIEW by LLOYD SHERMAN THE UTAH LEGISLATURE shifts Into an entirely different gear after the half-wa- y point Is reached. The first thirty day period ends February 11. Normally this ends the period for Introduction of bills. Only bills of major importance are let through the point, gate after the half-wa- y and then only by suspension of the rules. During the first half, bills are handled on afirstcome-firs- t served basis, and the race is on to get the bills introduced, then into and out of the standing committees and up on the big board. There they are put at the bottom of the Ust in the order in which they emerge from committee, from where they edge up to the top of the list for floor handling. That procedure usually ends after 30 days or thereabouts. Sifting committees are that appointed in each house. The board is cleared and all bills are given to the sifting committees, thereafter to be considered on the basis of their relative merit and Importance to the state. The must bills of major importance are the appropriations bills, the tax bills and the education bills. This year, the bonding bill is added. After the half-wa- y point is reached, the pressure builds up on these big issues which during the first half have received the fine tooth combing which a critical public, comand mittee investigations corridor debating by members have subjected them. THE TAX MEASURES have been receiving increasing critical examination from in- formed citizen groups at this point and as these groups become more keenly aware of the full impact of the Governor's the weight tax proposals, of the oposltlon Is beginning to increase from the featherweight opositlon which existed in the first days of January. The Governor's proposal to increase die rates of personal income tax by one percent in each bracket, and to raise the ceiling from five to seven percent is undergoing growing and criticism opposition, although a modification downward of the increases might very well be accepted. The proposal to eliminate federal the deduction for Income taxes presently allowed in the corporation franchise tax is also under some attack by those who believe this is not the way to induce employers to move into Utah. Of the states which presently corporate Income impose taxes, there are 15 which allow this deduction and 21 which do not. After the deduction, Utah Imposes a flat four percent tax on net income of corporations. o n Preview Of Spring The eyes of Salt Lake County's 2,250 job holders will be turned hopefully toward capital hill next week as the Senate goes to work on a measure which might free them from political bondage. If enacted, the county merit system bill would knock the pins from under the patronage method of job appointments Salt and, according to the Lake County Employees Association, replace the spoils system with higher efficiency and savings. Elected officials, on the other hand, are reacting as a body liki a strangling goose whicl. has already delivered its golden egg. Having appointed most present county em- - No Good Irked appointed by the county commission to six year terms, me councils first Job would be to establish comprehensive job classmcatioQS Including terms of employment, respoor sibilities, methods of appointrelated other and ment factors. A vacancy In any Job would be filled through examinations ' which would , in the bills confidential ected officials, words, fairly test the mental administrative secretaries, and physical ability and knowassistants and par time pro' er emledge of the applicant to dis- fessional, and duties the responwould charge The plan ployees. of the particular drastically cut the crew an sibilities elected official could take into position. An employee could be fired office with him. for neglect of duty, dlsobedi- The program would be administered by an unsalaried (Continued On Page Four) of three merit council Politicos Grumble ployees in the first pi ace, they feel somewhat unappreciated and take a jaundiced view of the proposal They say its too broad. Already in existence in certain areas of state and county government, the system would be extended to all county emexcept department ployees heads, chief deputies of el non-care- Third Man , A Thistle In County Paradise Spring came sneaking back for a brief visit Wednesday after noon to the delight of small boys, sportsmen and convertible owners. Jeff Sheppard and Above, Martin McDonald shed coats while strolling leisuringhome from school. Upper right, Tom Curley takes no chances that fair weather isnt here to stay and gets busy giving his coaster wagon an overhaul. And, of course, the snow certain to melt begins individuals think immediately of golf. One of these is Ron Pearson, right, warms up for summer fun on the fairways. Dropping the top, below, is Wayne Petty before taking Suzanne Elcock for a spin. The weather man ways well enjoy warm temperatures for but youd the next few days better eniov it while vou can. itics, as Mr. Brady moves up county departments will be rechairman Commission to join the Governor a team he assigned. Marvin Jenson took exception leaves behind a throng cf un- of polorder to In the pecking Wednesday morning reports that the selection of a man to fill the third seat on die ? county's governing board will be punctuated with dissension. The final two years of a four -- year terra held by C. W. Brady, Jr., goes up for kabs when he officially submits his resignation to Join the Ramp-to- n administration as director of the state's Department of Public Safety. The road to cooperation between Salt Lake County Mr. Jenson predicted no with as and corresponding city departments blossomtwo areas the in problem on the task of findchuck-holas thoroughfares many ing a man agreeable to himcome spring. self and fellow commissioner In any event, negotiations to consolidate are but former bitter political William B. Larson. the basic gap between Republicans and Democrats rival However, promises of sweetthey Just don't trust each dther ness and harmony are having wants County Commission chairman MarvinJenson ty little effect on skeptical and has frequent he suggested more says, cooperation, building cronies. They meetings between himself and the citys Mayor J. Bracken still fear the two remaining Lee to initiate consolidation. commissioners will be unable The Mayor has long styled himself as an advocate to stumble to a middle ground nic-kl- es of economy in government and keeps a sharp eye on a in the tussle to hand-pic- k and dimes in city commission meetings. new working partner. But this time hes taking a second look. Should they fail to agree Im leery of meetings for the purpose of cooperation, within 30 days on a name from want the wily Mayor said slowly. Men of good faith who Des.x recommended by the need meetings shouldnt frequent do to the thing right mocratic county central comto get them accomplished. mittee, the choice will go to What is the right thing? This is the perplexing Governor Calvin L. Rampton. question. The Mayor expressed concern that cooperation will be With no merit system for made all the more difficult as conversations reveal basic county employees Jobs hang in and many . . differences between his philosophy of government and that the balance nerof the Democratic county commissioners. is a political appointee cat in vous as a long-tail(Continued On Page Two) a room full or rocking chairs for over how responsibility (Pm Leery , Lee Ponders Talks es affiliated county Job --holders. assignments Department shuffled between commissioners will leave another group stranded with no dose ties to their political sponsor. scramble to Thus theres ease job jitters by allying quickly with the heir -- apparent to Che open commission seat . . whoever that might be. . t COMMISSIONER JENSON offers one tiny clue to new department catagories when the board reorganizes. He told the . Rocky MountalnRevtewthathe intends to seek control of roads and bridges as well as the flood control department, . , both traditionally the domain of the commission chairman. 1 At the same time, hell rethe to head continue creation department and its park building projects. He said he sees economies possible by the three de- x operating partments under a single head. Road and flood control crews, for instance, could be utilized on park projects during slow seasons. Anticipating new responIs Mr. Jenson sibilities, making dans. He promised to expedite correction of road problems by devoting a day or two each week to personally handling complaints at the roads and bridges department office. And be says hes looking for a top road engineer to bring Into die department soon. Mr. Jenson s selection of duties clears the air somewhat malar de- but other partments are still left . Mr. Brady has acted as liaison with the county Sheriffs Department. This be conwould ordinarily sidered a plum but pressure for consolidation, recent criticism of Inadequacies in the department's operation and Hall at Justice space proactording to taxes, methodss, blems, might make the Job of distribution, wholesalepri-ceunappetizing to an elected local competition and others But in a 1961 article the trade magazine "The Hotel Monthly stated The beverage department of many hotel's is, with the exception of the room department, the most lucrative at any. cfTrends in IN a 1963-stuthe Hotel -- Motel business, the hotel accounting firm of Harris, Kerr, Forster A Co. found the following income ratios Beware of imitations! for a cross section of 600 All Rocky Mountain Review food sales hotels and motels: carrier boys now have proper 65,9 percent profit gross room sale gross profit 66 8 Identification badges. If a boy rings your doorpercent beverage sale gross and requests your subbell profit 69 9 percent. fee ask to see his scription There is no question that badge. many successful hotel and reImitation is s form cf flat- -, sort operations exist nicely tery, but our without liquor revenue. If you boys aren't one bit were investing, however, you newspaper when an Imposter flattered ' would probably prefer the opmoney their pockets portunity to collect the extra Check your carrier him prof.ts badge, before handing ng city-coun- THE BONDING PROGRAM of the Governor's is another proposals which is picking up opposition, particularly from some on the Republican side. Former Governor Clyde opposed who successfully bonding for his eight years, (Continued On Page Four) . ed al-re- -- PROS AND CONS OF UTAH LIQUOR LAWS The Gamble This is the fourth in a series of articles on Utah's most controversial topic. Recently, the Utah Tourist and Publicity Council recommended a study of state liquor laws, evidentally feeling that the state loses tourist revenue as the result of Other groups legislation are also seeking a means to eliminate unnecessary still restrictions while maintaining firm control of the sale at alcoholic full-sca- le too-stri- ct th hundreds of thousands ores at mountain scenic ty and some cf the finest United g country in the s, Utah has begun toconitself a major tourist icbon. However, before potential can be realized developments necessary md ore soul -- searching facing economic question planners is: Does the availability of liquor have any effect on tourist volume or tourist spending. If the facts were as easy to find as opinions on this ject, the answer would be Unfortunately, handy. such is not the case. Those who oppose more liberal liquor laws maintain that tourists don t base their travel plans on the availability at liquor in any particularly area On the other hand, other sources claim that physical facilities are what attract good tourists including roads, scenery and recreation activities, comfortable lodg- ing and good places to dine When those interested n developing a thriving tourist industry face the chore of these necessary providing facilities, they .run head-o- n into the nagging question Utahns for the past few years: "Will rrivat tfivoctnrr ww?4 Will Tourists Come Anyway ? : up cold cash for lodges, motels and hotels without the promise of profits from Some with success It is often pointed out that a tourist will visit Bryce for the scenery, Alta for the skiinc and Salt Lake City for the history, and liquor makes little difference But it na have--obvTu- is also true that tourists m Utah spend less time within in other our borders than consequently states. ..and spend less. The skiing industry provides an excellent example. It is fast becominc one of I tabs major tourist potentials Ed Siegel, manager of Treasure Mountain in Park City and whose experience in manresorts includes aging ski Snow Basin in California as well as work at Alta and Aspen, claims that three factors contrib .e t' a successful ski resort: A good mountain, good and a fun cond.tions environment snow A - V - D II '. pect a faster return on cash tain Review from the manager invested in restaurant and reof food and beverage oper- -. sort projects and interest ations for the Hilton Hotel rates are sometimes higher chain, the worlds largest and most experienced convention than other types of business ventures. Without the possiexperts, states: The profits from liquor bility of fast liquor profits, sales is most important to money to construct tourist restaurants and hotels In the accomodations is harder to find. that the restaurant is forDoes liquor bring tourists? tunate to break evpn on its As James Cannon, head of food sales and relies on profits from beverage sales for Utah's Tourist and Publicity Council has pointed out, it is the source of income. According to the Harris, often thought cf as the simple Kerr, Forster study between answer to Utah's problems, when actually it is not. The 12 2 and J2.5 percent of the deanswer probably is as a diris income hotels average ect factor, no rived from beverage sales On the other hand, do the In its report on transient hotel operations, this study potential profits from liquor make a resort investment indicated the greater importmore attractive? ance of beverage sales to large The above statistics inhotels Establishments of un -dicate that this question should realize an avdr 125 rooms erage 64 6 percent of their be answered affirmatively crofit and hotels havine over Most American travelers like their comforts and to some 1300 rooms, profit jumps" to Q 6 percent degTee night life has become an important part of vacation There ha-been reports I Joictiro ''r rv ry ' ft, Aspen, in Colorado, enjoys more Volume than all of Utah's ski resorts combined. Part of this he claims, is undoubtedly due to the lively night life paid for by liquor sales While most of the lodges in Aspen do not have liquor, the environment of the town contributes to the traffic which makes their business profitable. The owner of a 50 bed-slodge m Vermont visited Utah last week Upon being asked if, given Utah's present conditions, he ki would build a similar oper- specifically in ation here Park City, he replied that he would not On a good day, he explained, his resort a volume of about $500 from rooms and approximately the same 'from his bar. Both make money His restaurant is a neccessary part of his operation, but does not turn a prcf,t. Just how profitable are liquor sales? rnod'infi vagv of rnnrcc ob-tai- ns BeforeYou dy Pay, Check Review ID hard-worki- tour $$$$. ng |