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Show ' r.Snenccr, cnivcrsctl Microfilm 141 Plerpcntt Av.emie S&LU Ulra City, 01 Utah circulation ; i NEWS. ADVERTISING 278 2866 ACTION ADS 278 4142 - Vol.x 0.25 2263 i:l 4800 South Southeast Salt Lake ('omiminih Week!) Newjwper Crossed wires and misunderstanding County Is close to owning six trucks where only three had been contemplated two months ago When a businessman wants to buy a piece of equipment, he shops around and makes his best deal. A government agency, on the other hand, must satisfy certain regulations before it can make a major purchase all required to guarantee that public funds will be used wisely. Without proper safeguards, it's generally agreed the taxpayer and his money are soon parted. The major excitement in the city county building this week occured when the system for purchasing appeared to have collapsed entirely. It took two commissioners, each protecting the Interests of his particular department, the better part of two days to unravel. Jumble were the Triggering trucks ordered three county roads and bridges department two months ago and now overdue for delivery. Com I The GEA, by the Hash Out Fine Points Contract talks for Granite teachers will reopen again after school district administrators met with representatives of, the Granite Education Association We&esday morning, July 14. The school board weakened from a previous stand to dose all discussion for this year. as official bargaining agent, instead of tennis "Microscopes courts," suggested Salt Lake's chief deputy county attorney last week in a letter to the Granite School Board. Writing as a private citizen, Ollie McCulloch addressed a letter to the School board chiding an appeal by University of Utah professor J. D. Williams for tennis courts at Churchill Junior High School. Mr. Williams, leading a delegation of tennis buffs who live near the new Junior high school, recently convinced the Granite school board to provide land, landscaping and a fence for proposed tennis courts. Mr. McCulloch is objecting, asking that all available funds be used for eduational purposes instead. His letter said: WASHINGTON BEEHIVE still wanted to talk about five specific provisions before finally signing. Then signals crossed when the Granite school board, meeting on June 29, agreed with Superintendent Elmer J. Hartvigsens understanding that the five unsettled points would apply the following year. The GEA said it was talking about right now and insisted that members has been engaged in on -- again, off -- again negotiations with the school board since early this year to settle all details of the 1965-6- 6 teacher's contracts. June 15, GEA representatives reported that the membership had voted to go along with the district's salary proposbut not all the way. Teachers als "I note via that the nearest public golf facility In the County is at Meadowbrook and even with completion of the Mickey Riley Course the nearest such facility will be in Murray City. "Even with the travel this necessitates, golfers are required to pay fees for the privilege of playing on the County course In order that the facilities be kept on a self -- pay basis. As the father the Rocky Mountain Review that a delegation of parents from the area to be served by Churchill Junior High School, led by a university professor, has met with your Honorable Board to solicit an expenditure of funds for tennis courts at the new facility. I note, too, that you appear to have agreeda to such an expenditure. "I have no argument with die need for additional recreational facilities in Salt Lake County, both for children and adults; nor do I have an argument with tennis players and, particularly, those resident in the area to be served by Churchill. However, in rebuttal to the (Continued on Page 13) mission chairman Marvin G. Jenson has been stewing that a shortage of vehicles is costing thousands of dollars in time lost in road repair operations and operation of the department's mulch plant. When he heard that 10 heavy-dut- y, el drive vehicles were immediately available in Alburquerque, Nex Mexico, things began to happen fast Roads and bridges staff member W. six-whe- Damage from fire hits hard in Salt Lake County each year. Actually, however, each major loss is trifling compared to the total of extra fire insurance premiums paid by county residents because fighting flames is difficult in many areas.' An important step to combat the problem was presented to the Salt Lake County Commission this week in the form Of proposed ordinances which would require builders and subdividers to install fire hydrants, as property is developed. Acting' on the request of Commissioner John Preston Creer, deputy county attor 1965-6- term. The five points set for further discussion were: teachers want coverage similar to their group disability program. 2 ) Duty free lunch period for all the proposal is to split teachers the period to allow every teacher at hour free. least one-ha- lf 3.Professional growth program ) for nert year r- - the GEA is dissatisfied with provision In the school boards contract. 4.- ) Appointment of a committee to develop a professional growth program which might sound like the same thing but really means teachers want to participate in administering any program devised. Survey: Life insurance 5.- ) Elimination of the fourteenth step of the salary schedule which means on 13) (Continued Page L. Prather was dispatched to inspect. When he reported the two-ye- ar old trucks, costing $21,367, were available for $11,250, the chairman called county purchasing agent Jim Kimball for anor-wheverything went awry. First, Kimball issued the order minutes later revoked it upon advice of commission John Preston Creer that a roads and bridges requisition would be (Continued on Page 6) en --- Creer Fans Flames For New Ordinance ney Gerald E. Nielson suggested regulations which can be enforced at the time building permits are Issued. While there is a question whether builders could be required to install the hydrants which would benefit property and buildings other than their own, the deputy attorney said such a condition could be supported. Commissioner Creer stressed that if they were to err, it should be toward more adequate fire protection. The proposed ordinance says builders (Continued on Page 13) Gimme A Little Of Each "If I'm elected I promise ft color elevision in every living room, jobs in the highway department for all your lazy nephews, and wider streets". Thus the average politician dashes arena, headlong into the judging by his own intuition or the advice of cronies, what the people want most for him to promise. If he's right, he might get elected. Meanwhile the planners professional and otherwise sit a high slanted tables. pre-electi- on I v 'rn: plaint that the nearest tennis courts are at Olympus High School I would point out from GERARD were determined to accomplish at least 6 part of these conditions during the 1.) I0e nrfk snarled normal purchasing procedures and now Salt Lake this week . you your July 15, 1965 ib GEA-Boar- d $ foil fo receive copy el Ike Review by Titundoy eight, pleove call and paper will be lakee to your home by 10 AM. Friday mereiea 11 278 2860 F. DEVLIN w Bennett: Senate drawing diagrams and graphs to decide flat would be best for the people. The wheels of government grind along - but until recently very few stopped to ask, "What do people really want?" An official of the stats department of health has done just that. By a long and rather complicated process, he found out. The findings should make fasin-atlreading to politician, planner and average citizen alike. ng The project began two years ago, under the direction of Max Zwanzlger, now with the veteran's administration, and then a research associate with the state health departments comprehensive mental health planning project. Mr. Zwanzlger' s main purpose was to determine how people feel about public mental health facilities but In the process he determined how the average person, statistically speaking, feels about 13 other community services. Now for the first time, you can find out what you really want from your And candidates can elected officials. (Continued on Rage 13) 0 Clean-U- p Group -- There's a certain the between declining image similarity of government in Salt Lake County and the same problem in the nation's capital. In both cases, only men of the highest stature will be able to effect the necesThus there is a great sary reforms deal of significance to the appointment of Utah's senior Senator Wallace F. Bennett to the new blue ribbon Senate Select Committee on Standards and Ethics. Baker case. Leaders at both parties can come to realize mat the Senate Itself is now on trial before the court of public opinion. The country will not stand for another whitewash nor can the Senate afford to have its dirty linen aired by those members of the body who look for the headline at any price. This type of Senator will make any kind of charge providing it gets publicity. No one doubts that the Bobby Baker case has severely tarnished the Senate's image as a responsible body The Image was not helped either by attitude of the Senator B Everett Jordan of North Carolina, Senate rules chairman, who was severely chastised for his investigation of the events surrounding the represents probably the highest WASHINGTON, D C. Apartments Due Refund Say Owners Although the connection between garbage and tea may seem a bit remote to some, the executive secretary at Utahs Apartment House Owners Association sees a philosophical if not culinary relation. The committee that has been chosen type of men found in the Senate. Others named are: Kentucky's Republican John Sherman Cooper, one of the most respected men In the American public life; Minnesota's scholarly DemoOklahoma's crat Eugene McCarthy; Senator A. S Monroney, another Democrat and ft longtime advocate of Conthe gressional reform who La Follette-MonronLegislative reorganization Act of 1974, the single most important structural reform passed by Congress in this generation; Mississippis calm and judicial Democratic Senator John Stenms; and Kansas' youthful GOP Senator James B Pearson. 1) SNf - Q ' 'Wi ey Want Action? Don't Be Late Don't be disappointed the next time you're looking for action. Be sure to phone for Pocky Mountain Review Action Want Ads by noon of each Tuesday Just d.aJ and tell the girl you 278-28- 66 want "action"! Other dealines: Copy and layouts for display advertisements, 5PM Columns on Monday and club news must reach the leadFeview by Saturday noon line for other news is Monday, t 5PM The committee represents very possibly the best men In each party This, reporter predicts they will do all they can to accomplish the job to which they The task of restoring are assigned the image of the Senate will take some doing, however. No comment is needed about the role of Senator Becnett on this body His presence on the important committee is ample testimony of his standing with his colleagues in the upper House His appointment by vice president Humphrey, acting presumably upon the advice of the Senate Hierarchy, is a signal honor BUSINESSMEN TURNED IMPRESARIOS Sugar House Cham- Leon Lister, right, M. L. Brain and chairman Paul L. Pehrson, prepare to welcome crowds to gala movie ber president premiere of Theater. "Lord Jim", Wednesday, July 21, at South East Cat-mu- Dont Miss It, Gala Premiere! Klieg -- lights will light die sky over South East Theatre Wednesday, July 21, to mark the location of the mtermoun-tai- n premiere showing of "Lord Jim" The movie, starring Peter O'Toole as Lord Jim, and Deliah Lavi as "The Girl , will begin at 8 30 PM, following a rousing welcome by the Midvale High School Band, directed by Pobert Morns The Sugar House Chamber of C9m- - merce board of directors, led by Lister, president, will form the In a letter to the Salt Lake City commission, Uriel W. Swenson, Jr complained that apartment dwellers are paying for garbage collection service, without receiving it. He isn't so interested in getting garbage service, that would be very expensive for the city, he just wants a refund "Can the board of city commissioners vision what would happen if they attempted to impose this unjust taxation on the Bostonians of 1773?" asked Mr Swenson. "Ae have no tea to throw overboard" ll answers Commissioner George B. Leon wel- coming committee, providing light refreshments for theatre patrons as they enter In accordance with the occas-sio- n, theatre employees will be dressed in semi -- formal attire This premiere will be the only showing of "Lord Jim" from the Pacific Coast to Chicago and has been scheduled as a benefit performance to raise funds for Sugar House promotion activities, including the Days of '47 celebration and Christmas lighting, said Paul pehrson said Tickets issued by the chamber must be exchanged for reserved seats before the show, he emphasised are now on sale at South F urmture, Bud's Duds, Keith O'Brien, J C. Penney, pehr-son- s, or in the Chamber of Commerce office or the theatre lobby Tickets East F umiture. Granite "Regardless of the amount of money that is involved, honor will dictate that double taxation cannot, must not, be tolerated in democratic government " "It would take $700,000, and we cant find $700,000 we couldn't even ll find $70,000" says Commissioner Cat-mu- "I am seethingly aroused by the injustice" ri'es Mr Swenson "They're complaining now because apartments are overbuilt and they need we didn't bear any some help thing about it unt.l the vacancy rate went up" says the commissioner "Flagrant" says Seenson "Impossible" saysCatmuli |