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Show February 24, 1966 REVIEW, Same Old Swan Song, $3 Million Gone Brack: Wheres The Deficit? Barker: Police Fund- - For 30 Years Not a publisher in the nation would buy a book like it.... chapter after chapter, page the same old after page theme; the same conflicts; the same controversy, the same political cliches. But, the Salt Lake public was stuck with such a story last week as the Salt Lake City Commission convened for its final meeting of the week. Mayor Lee had read the letter from Commissioner Jim Barked.. .he denied the truth of the letter, but his denials didnt set well. Commissioners George B. Catmull and Louis E. Holley in complete silthis time ence (an affirmative vote. under city voting procedures) while lU?yor Lee challeng at ed Mr. baser to public debate by indulging in debate publicly. Between the Mayor and Jim Barker, also silent, sat Commissioner Conrad B. Harrison. Its not true, aid the Mayor. Fred Oliver (fiscal consultant) and Lawrence Jones (city auditor) admit it, said Jim Barker. The city in 1962 made a paper transaction to adjust to a fiscal cycle, Jim Barker aid, and that was the big two and a half million dollar sav-in- gs made for the city. This city, aid Jim Barker, has not varied its cycle one bit since 1962; and that has included spending even an increase of $2,700,CK)0 in income. I defy you or anyone else, aid our Mayor, to snow where income-expendit- Seventh Grader Wins Essay A seventh grade student of Waatch Jr. High has been acclaimed by the East Mill Creek Jaycees for her outstanding essay on "What My American Patriotism Means to Me," which took first place in the local contest sponsored by the Jaycees and Independence Hall. Carolyn Romney, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Romney, 3259 Bon View Drive, was selected cm the basis of adherance to the theme and contest rules, esay content and originality. Her esay will now be entered by the "Jaycees in state competition. V Her esay read: s what a 'Patriotism well-knoword, yet what an unthought of subject. In this day and age of electronics and automation, it seems that to the average person, patriotism is just an impatient pledge of allegiance, standing for the National Anthem, or maybe only a word that neednt be bothered with since there are no American Revolutions or Civil Wars going on. "Today it is not uncommon to read about American youth seeking to get 'the gang's attention by standing on Hie corner and dramatically tearing up their draft cards. We often hear about young people Nam pla- -, carrying anti-V.- et cards and picketing the streets with little more reason than for getting attention. "Today many consider it 'square to stand at attention when the school flag is raised. This is an outward sign of what a lack of feeling exists in the hearts of many Americans. "Is this really what our that pat generation feels riotism is out of date and "I do not feel this way, and I know there are many others who share the concern I have for those who do feel this way. "To me, patriotism is being willing and proud in your heart for the chance of serving and defending this great country. Even more than this. patriotism is the little things; things such as knowing what is going on in our country, learning about our governments weaknesses, and by trying to do something to better our nation, no matter how small it may be. Patriotism is seeing that you know about the leaders of our country and giving serious thought and support to those you believe would make the best leaders. Af:er we have done this, it is up to us to continue giving our support by obeying the laws of our country. "Patriotism is voting and taking ad vantage of the privileges men fought for. If we do not take advantage of them, they will soon become unimportant, and little by little our country will lose its ideals and freedom that many have died for. When the subject of being patriotic is brought up, we may pass it off lightly by thinking there are few ways to show it. This is not true. When we assume this, we are not really thinking or caring about our nation, for after all, it is from this generation that the future leaders of America will come, for better or for worse. And if this generation is used to letting patriotism fall to the worry of others, none of us can be capable of leading a nation and keeping it strong and stable. Although we cannot vote, and many of us cant Join the we can inform ourarmy, selves about the government's policies in order to know if these leaders are making wise choices for us. We can speak out and express through letters and words our feelings so that these leaders can better represent us, as the public and as Americans. "And most of all, we can love and value this country enough to teach this love to this generation and the next, that they might also preserve and strengthen this great na- tion and the even greater heritage which we so take for granted." cluded, the city can pay it back at $100,000 per year.... apparently for the next 900 we have a deficit under the law. Mr. Barker pointed out that for the past 30 years the city has been creating a growing in deficit under the law the police pension fund and that beginning six years ago the city Commission has been told about it every year. Apart from the police pension fund from which Mayor Lee filed petition for divorce from responsibility ....where has the commission ever operated under a deficit "under the law?" Apparently Mr. Barker, who by this time was using words that have become popular in dramatic TY Iramos, failed to recall that a city operated on moneys unlawfully withheld from. another source is operating under an unlawful deficit but it was all in his letter last Wednesday. Mayor Lee thought he had found a way out of the deficit dilemma. He indicated that if the state demanded payments of $303,000 for 30 years to eliminate the deficit. Mayor Lee will keep the city police department out of the state pension program. That way, the Mayor con years. The Mayor could not accept Mr. Barker 3 Insistence that he was .tot concerned with criticism of the Mayor or the commission but was ed with economy. Mayor Lee insisted that the proposal for achieving economy was not a proposal but was criticism.. ..he rejected the criticism. Apparently, he rejected the proposal for economy in the sama breath. The city has let a financial condition devo'op, Mr. Baker explained as simply as an experienced legal mind would permit.. ..the situation continues to develop and the Commission dodges it. Dont you think we know (what it would take to solve the deficit)? Mayor Lee asked. No, said Jim Barker. Of course we know, said Mayor Lee. "$450,000 per year," said Jim Barker, "and youre talking about $100,000 per year." "Were not ashamed of what we do," said Mayor Lee. Why run twice as many freight trains as you have to? TO BE SOMETHING QUITE SPECIAL At AG Food Stores and Foodtown Supermarkets extra care is taken to ensure that only the finest quality meats are made available to our customers. You can be secure in the knowledge that it's AG Foodtown meal. V. -- Ml - Why not? especially when it results in better, faster service for you! True, labor and fuel costs are up. Improved operating ratio would require a "wait for maximum tonnage attitude. . . . But that's not Rio Grande's way. 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