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Show r Spencer, nivcrscl Microfilm 142 FioTpsat Ateane S&t La Iff City, 01 Utah CIRCULATION 278-286- If you foil lo recoin your copy of t k t Renew by Tkundoy igkt, please coll o4 paper will be take to your koaM by 10 AM. Fndoy maraiaf. 0 NEWS, ADVERTISING 278-286- 6 ACTION ADS 278-414- Vol. No. 2 24 Et 4800 South 2265 Southeast Salt Lakes Community Weekly Newspaper Salt Lake County will stall no longer. It has been ordered to produce the facts on its employees insurance transactions. And, to avoid future confusion, it must henceforth maintain and make available details of what happens to health and life insurance premiums and rebates. Is It A $21,000 Misunderstanding? When the books are ened on Salt Lake County ployees gourp insurance program by court order sometime within the next 30 days, a new perplexity which surfaced this wee k should be cleared. Salt Lake County evlden-tall- y bought some $21,000 woth of extra benefits on the sly during 1963. At least, the financial details were heavily cloaked and high amblgious in records which were available to the Rocky Mountain Review Tuesday afternoon. And while it may be technically correct in recording exact amounts turned over to the county, a statement of rebate payments during the past 10 years appears inaccurate to the tune of about $21 000, according to a series or let and memos in the county auditors office. A letter from the insurance agent to attorney James L. Barker, Jr., who is representing the employee's group as well as a statement of refund payments say $81 was refunded to the county for the policy year ending October 31, 1963. However, Mr. Jones says some $21,247 which would have been due that year evi-dtally committee to pay for $1,000 term life insurance policies for participating employees. An $18,381 refund for 1962, previously reported as being used to purchase additional protection during 1963 was actually deposited in the county's general fund, according to Mr. Jones. (Continued on png 4) A Tree Grew In Holladay The elements of progress often conspire to eliminate beauty. A redeeming feature along 48th South, east from Highland Drive, has been the huge trees framing the street. This week the 2200 block of 48th South had ooe less thing of beauty. To accommodate an automatic carwash being constructed directly in front of the Holladay Villa condominium and widening of the street, road crews pushed it over end lawed it up. In less than an hour, all evidence of a tree at that particular spot had vanish-1.- . Slowly strangling in court red tape for five months, Utah's test case against racial discrimination died on the hot sidewalk of Second South, Thursday, June 17. It was an unceremonious climax furniture and personal belongings of the evicted 20 lntergrated women and children were MANY WISH THE SPINNING 2.- ) The total of claims paid by the Insurance company to employees during the same period as well as all administrative charges. 3.- ) The county is also ordered to establish, maintain and make available to participating employees complete records for each (Continued on Page 4) to $499 after seven and one half The city pays $375 per month tc $435 and Salt Lake county with no Increments for leaxth of service pays $2.45 per hour, or $425 per month. City Commissioner George B. Catmull told the Review Tuesday "1 think my vtge rates art too low, and the county's are too in between would be just about right. Commissioner Catmull said that the Salt Lake management consulting firm of E. R. Cox and associates would begin a study in July on wage rates for city employees. Tm convinced they'll have to come up with some increases, perhaps as much as $30 to $40 in some departments. At the present rate we can't find enough good skilled people. added the commissioner. Boyd Nerdin, superintendent of the county (Continued on Page 4) Salt Lake County pays more, per man, to have its roads fixed than does Salt Lake City. But the man la charge of city streets thinks the gap might well be narrowed later this year. Rights Test Ends On Sidewalk dimply dumped into the street. The battle was over. The case went into its death bed scene two weeks ago. District Court Judge Stewart Hansen ruled unlawful detainer" meaning the landlord had a perfect right to evict tenants from his property. Dwight King, attorney for the tenants, found a legal snag blocking his way into ployees for group disability insurance during the past 10 years. Salary Mishmash: County Pay High, City Too Low en By Betty Csachowski 1965. Although facts and figures had been promised by officials several times prior to the suit, complete details were never forthcoming. Now, the county will be in contempt of court if it fails within 30 days to furnish the following information; 1.) The amount of premiums paid by Salt Lake County and the portion paid by em- Wednesday morning, June 23, presiding Judge Merrill C. Faux, Third District Court, signed the order culminating a 12 -- month struggle by Local 1663, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees to obtain an accounting of. die employee's participating insurance program. The county attorneys office had failed to answer the suit which was served May 26,1965, to Commissioner William G. Larson. James L. Barker, Jr., attorney for the employees, entered a default of Salt Lake County with the court on June !3, ters opem- 10 June 21.1963 ginning The comparison was revealed in a study conducted this week by the Rocky Mountain Review, which also Indicated entirely different methods of determining wage rates in the two departments. A further comparison with some Utah highway department rates shows that the state pays less as beginning salary in eight rates, but reaches a slightly higher proportion after a few years of service. A typical example is the wage of a truck driver. There are several classifications for truck drivers in the state department, but the average for a driver of a light truck, (under 3 ton) is $322 per month be federal courts. The federal civil rights act covers discrimination in housing if the house "is a commericial operation". But the needy persons who stayed at the house on Second South werent charged a penny but made a donation according to means. Charity may begin at home, but in (Continued on Page 4) -- years. WOULD STOP The Revolving Fortunes Of County Politics Chance To Win eres Where Your Demo Bubble Fizzles Molds New GOP Money Is RightNow In Hot County Arena Last November, Salt Lake County Democrats were pretty sure they had finally discovered the secret of perpetual motion in politics. But and now, bloated, the party is suffering a severe case of The the machinery is clogged, an evil image is autored-hand- ed awful-awfu- ls, matically pulling Republicans together again and back into the race. About the strongest thing for Democrats this going season is an apparent lack of candidates in the Republican and the hope that camp some of the GOP intra-parconflict from the last election ty lingers on. To optimistic Republicans, however, both of these handicaps seem well on the way to correcting themselves Republican state chairman Pibhard Richards and the GOP's county leader Willis H. Muse are strong in organisational ability and, as the it's clear party they are successfully blending dissident factions into the new structure Richards was the only successful GOP campaign manager last falL avoiding enjulf-me- nt by the Democratic tide to see U S Congressman Laurence Burton safely back to Washington. Muse worked hard to make Sherman Lloyd the party's candidate for U. S senate but, unlike many Lloyd supporters, he didn't sulk after the primary election. Instead, he jumped back into the fray as aidministrative assistant to the county chairman. Thus he earned the high regard of all local Republican factions. If any wounds still exist, they're healing rapidly. Carl A. Hulbert, unsuccess- ful candidate and manager of Mitch Melich's losing gubernatorial bid, is now in the fold as advisor to the executive committee of the Utah Republican Central Committee. Louis H Callister, Jr., lost to Muse as county chairman but he's just been named state treasurer. Callister was a strong Rockefeller backerbe-for- e the national nominating convention and as such could be labeled comparatively lib- eral Matching this appointment is Kent Shearer, the state orgamiatioo's new legal counsel As immediate past president of Utah Young Republicans. Shearer was an ardent Goldwater fan all the way (Continued on Page 5) r 4 I I I f i fI I T wenty minutes after $17 million worth of bonds to pay for Salt Lake County's civic center were formally signed in New York City the bank draft arrived in Salt Lake. The next day, the money began flowing out again into well secured, short-terinvestments Just as the state's huge $67 million bond issue is now being reinvested Everybody knows what a dollar is worth if you want to spend it, but what is it's value if one simply wants to use it for a little while? As an example of how the money market fluctuates, Governor Rampton wants 4 percent to 4 25 per cent return on state funds paid by banks on mooey held for two years When the county was placing its enor-- I mous civic center bankroll, it didn't do as well. As it breaks down, $1,950, 000 went into 12 -- month bank time certificates at 3 percent interest and $9,550,000 is earn- ing 3.75 percent invested in time certificate at various Salt Lake banks. The best deal of all was $4,499,054 used to purchase U S Treasury bills which earn 3 87 percent interest. It's been estimated if all the money has been Invested in treasury notes the county could have earned an additional $100,625 interest each year. Except for a balance which is in the fund to pay for current operating costs of the civic center com- mission, heres where close to ten million dollars of money is right now; m ah Deiow are 18 month notes bearing three and Bank American National Bank of Commerce Granite National Continental F irst Security State First Security Bank of Utah Murray State Bank of Salt Lake Valley State Bank Walker Bank Trust i First National er percent interest Amount $275,000 150.000 250.000 1.250.000 250.000 Term in months I 3 t f 4 t 4 J g 4 "The loyal Democrat who can keep his head in Salt Lake County's present noliti-c- al cljmate just doesn't understand the situation," to para-pha- se of those funny one mottos seen hanging about these days. Riding into office with an mandate last overwhelming November, the new Democratic administration looked like it would be at the helm if for a good, long time not forever. Just a few brief months the whole beautiful later, Democratic bubble has fit-tiThe question now is whether the party will be able to retain control of its traditional stronghold Salt Lake ed f County. 18 18 18 18 18 2.700.000 18 500.000 25,000 250.000 At places where Democrats meet, there's finger pointing instead of chest thumping. They bemoan deterioration of public confidence and blame each other. Such, is the savagery, it is actually a fraction of Democrats who have been le pressuring hardest for a grand Jury investigation. Other Demos, some on a very high level, are openly complaining of extravagance in county government and a generally seedy image. full-sca- 2600,000 Zions L 300. 000 ATotal 18 month time certificates, $9,550,000. The $1950,000 originally Invested at three percent has this month been placed sury bills at about 3.9 percent interest. 3 y.y. in trea In addition to growing embarassment over the percounty com- formance of their mission, other factors fog the glowing optimism of Just a few months ago. Ironically, those damaged most wernt even in office when the background for todays troubles was forming Backers of county commissioner William G. Larson are frankly worried about his to pick up enough votes in his own home area to overcome the southeast section's Republican majority. Hisfued with commission chairman Marvin G Jenson costheavlly in patronage opportunities with which to reward last election's workers One thing, however, Larson proved his loyalty particularly defending hood control commissioner Fay Leavitt and this counts for a lot. ll, Seeing a possible he's also becoming increasingly independent in conduct-i- nt He no county business. longer supports the sale of the county's general hospital, for instance. Just because that's the way last year's Democratic commission set it up. free-for-a- And then missioner there's John new com- Preston Creer, as yet untested at the polls. If there was an election right now, many Republicans feel he would attract a significant GOP vote. This is because he has been highly critical of the present But county administration. his outspoken approach to public office has created a (Continued on Page 4) THIS WEEKS REVIEW RIGHT NOW would be a good time to study metropolitan government. The Review tells why in an editorial page A -- 4 THE FATE of the County Auditor is a concern to all . . . further thoughts on this in another Review editorial . . page A -- 4 JUNIOR BASEBALL in Holla-da- y and Evergreen leagues is in full swing, schedules and scores page 8 at the senior WHAT GOES ON B-- citiiens center? . . . pageA-- 4 AN INDUSTRY tn big trouble but nobody's quite sure page why B-- 2 |