| Show -40 1 State eatt galit Zfibunt Jjc ocal 4 Critics Say Utah Only Helps By Carol Sisco Tribune Social Issues Writer The Social Services budget presented to Gov Norm Bangerter on 'Wednesday pits one group of the poor against another rationalizing that "we can only help the poorest of the poor" advocates charged following the presentation "It is ridiculous in a state like this having a surplus like this to add just $10 million for health and social services" Utah Issues Director Bill Walsh said "Maybe it is an accountant's solution but it is not a community solution It is really heartless" Mr Walsh referred to the state's fiscal surplus of projected two-yeabout $176 million which includes a reserve for $48 million rainy-da- y emergencies Raising the most ire was a proposal by Social Services Department Director Norman G Angus to eliminate a $6 monthly supplement the aged blind and disabled receive and transfer the money to state welfare caseloads Aged blind and disabled people on the federal Supplemental Security Income program receive $368 monthly The state has supplied a supplement that was cut last year from $10 to about $6 a month cost-of-livin- them $231 The plan Would save $665000 could be used for welfare he said "The controversy is these people are all blind aged or disabled and they don't get a livable wage to begin with" Mr Angus told Gov Bangerter "But I have a hard time with it when a similarly situated pErson on the state welfare program gets $144 less" Forecast Till Monday " " It "Put the skis away and get the golf clubs back high-pressur- I ip " 7 - ' Ii444 ti ' : under stress" All detention and assessment facilities are full and at least 160 adjudicated youngsters are living at home with their parents because of the lack of room Mr Hohn said The director proposes expanding a home detention program offering a ''' ' 11'7 p — sl " " " ? -- - 4' )t ) ' '' IP ' " "" " : " " - '' — "" "" "fstt '" —Tribune Staff Photo by Joggers are still in short sleeves throughout the valley as leaving tempera I Hartmann Al tures no lower than freezing The pattern will continue through Monday but a big break is forecast for next week Panel Urges Fuel Surcharge to Build Up Spill Ftmd By Jim Woolf Tribune Staff Writer An "environmental protection surfor each galcharge" of a half-celon of gasoline or diesel fuel sold in Utah was recommended Wednesday by members of a task force looking for money to clean up leaking underground storage tanks The proposal which has the support of petroleum distributors and the Utah Department of Health would provide an additional $5 million a year for a state-ru- n insurance fund for tank owners The insurance fund is financed by an annual fee of $250 for each un derground storage tank With some 10000 tanks in Utah this fee is generating about $25 million a year Sen Fred W Finlinson told members of the Legislature's Energy Natural Resources and Agriculiure Interim Committee the fee isn't generating enough money to keep the insurance fund solvent If several serious leaks were discovered in the same year the fund could run out of money The cleanup cost of gasoline leaking from two service stations in Moab has been estimated in excess of $1 million for example To assure the fund remains solvent Sen Finhnson said the task force has recommended the state maintain the tank fee and add the motor fuel surcharge This would in- crease the annual contribution to the insurance fund to $75 million The idea of using some sort of "gas tax" to finance the tank fund has been discussed for several years c slap in the face — can cause a PTSD sufferer to "lose it" testified clinical psychologist Tom Williams Stout 33 has pleaded guilty to killing Bonnie Craft 41 and her daughter Maureen Turner 19 He is now in the death-penalt- y phase of the case in 3rd District Court Following months of marital strife Stout went to the Craft trailer to get a gun to kill himself or possibly his wife or his wife's father r Bonnie Craft Stout's step-mothe- No Evidence for Cold Fusion cold-fusio- cold-fusio- those claims The n panel created by was headed by Dr John R cold-fusio- n Huizenga of the University of Roch- ester and Nobel Prize winner Dr Norman Ramsey of Harvard University Both men also serve on the advisory board The panel recommended against "any special (federresearch al funding" of such ai the establishment of univer cold-fusio- cold-fusio- cold-fusio- n cold-fusio- n experiments aimed at verifying ERAB room-temperatu- n cold-fusio- sity research centers Laq April the U of U asked Congress for $25 million so it could speed up development and commercialization of the fusion unproven process The panel at the insistence of Dr Ramsey slightly toned down its negativity toward claims when finishing its report last week The panel conceded in its preamble that "it is not possible at this time to state categorically that all claims for cold fusion have been convincingly either proved or n "This is not a tax" Sen Finlinson told his legislative colleagues many of whom were chuckling and shaking their heads as he described the attempts to bypass the constitutional restriction The task force also recommended a loosening of the requirements imposed on tank owners seeking coverage under the fund Existing state law requires tank owners to both have their tanks tested for leaks and See Column 3 B-- 2 t :!&gi14'Z:li:::-:g'? el '' : i ?t-:- ''' 'c- Z 04715' 441gt):'‘ft mom ette4 ( 45 " k '' :?::y a ::::::z:x 'r::::1:z 'l'3::1'):Mt::'4::::i1:: :7'' '444 'll':::': ::o?sf!y:e4:ttLs"ttrtlt'ri4:l Stout The next thing he remembers clearly is waking up in City Creek Canyon with blood on his clothes Under questioning by county prosecutors Dr Williams admitted Stout could be lying about his memory loss There is no way to tell Dr Williams also said purposeful behavior such as hiding the victim's bodies and cleaning blood from the crime scene is inconsistent with a fit of rage experienced by a PTSD suf- :t:144 10 (7 rA 7- r oo:: 0Axos A' N4 ''4 4:::?:::::: '044 :! eor44r::::::: t :4ri:)::::: A ) - trz' 4c4‘::4ir1::::: 74- 2 - — 16 ::: --- 7 ferer Federal Energy Board Says By Thomas H Gorey Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — As expected the federal Energy Research Advisory Board Wednesday approved a report that concludes the current evidence for the existence of cold fusion is "not persuasive" ERAB which advises the Department of Energy accepted the findpanings of a el that in essence rejected the B Drs claims of Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann at the University of Utah The panel completed a report last week that also found that experiments thus far "do not present convincing evidence that useful sources of energy will result from phenomena attributed to cold fusion" U officials reacted to the report by saying that the panel failed to consider more recent positive results They have also vowed to move ahead with their own research effort at the National Cold Fusion Institute at Research Park ERAB will now forward the approved report to Energy Secretary James D Watkins Secretary Watkins asked the advisory board last April to assess the U of U's claims and other universities' '"440:)f::-4541W- found him hiding in the bathroom When Ms Turner tried to call police Stout pushed her and Mrs Craft slapped him according to - Police and prosecutors believe Stout killed Maureen Turner some 30 minutes before Bonnie Craft arrived home Two murders interrupted by a time interval is also inconsistent with the fit of rage theory Dr Williams said The women's battered bodies were discovered by family members in a closet and under a bed They had been bludgeoned stabbed and strangled with a ball peen hammer pop bottle steak knives and a sweater Dr Williams said he found the placement of the bodies "curious" noting Stout as a child often hid in closets and under beds to escape his See B-- 2 Column 1 are filled not the general public This would allow the costs of the program to be spread among all motor fuel users However this idea was abandoned because of a constitutional requirement that tax revenues from the sale of motor fuels be used for highway projects The task force's latest incarnation of the gas tax idea is carefully written to avoid the legal obstacle Instead of a gasoline tax this new proposal is described as a "surcharge" on fuel loading which would be paid by the wholesalers when their tanks Violent Background Resulting Disorder May Have Led Stout to Kill Expert Says By Stephen Hunt Tribune Staff Writer A slap to the face a fit of rage two brutal murders accompanied by amnesia Given Steven Ray Stout's violent childhood history the chain of events is consistent with stress disorder or "shell shock" an expert testified Wednesday Like the straw that broke the camel's back a small incident — like a ' 7' 1 -- :t4T42 "ai:e r 441 - ' 1: -- - '':' -- At le!rI'Or!!' 40tA-3401-I- rli '''''??iT:: ' :'''': ? 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' 4t 1 -- :: :s ''"''' 7 -- ‘(''l 44: ":s:4: ' '4-- '''''4:gf'44 ir''''Si- ''' ' ' : :?:::1 "Ike 71 ' z'A' :54:'i:-'' h :rW110rV2:70: ::' j: 4 :Ii:t -z :v: - :: - i'i:Cii:'-''Zs:'--:r:- 7p"1 tu44-- - ' :: —Trtbune Staff Photo by Pod Ftoughton Defense attorney Brooke Wells confers with Steven Ray Stout during his punishment hearing for a double homicide Judge Cuts Time for Cooperation Controller Sentenced in Cocaine Case Air-Traff- ic By Dawn House A Tribune Staff Writer controller former air-traff- Judge Greene noted Peterson is now indigent and did not impose a re- ceived a prison sentence Wednesday for smuggling cocaine and abusing drugs for five years while he was guiding planes into Salt Lake International Airport David Alan Peterson's federal prison sentence was cut from a possible seven years after he provided 16 names of cocaine suppliers and others connected with safety Federal Judge J Thomas Greene also gave Peterson credit for 10 months spent in Salt Lake County Jail and a federal halfway house saying Peterson's information "is very important to the safety of the " public air-traff- possible $12 million fine instead ordering Peterson to serve 200 hours community service Peterson 35 Salt Lake City and Robert Eagle Staich 36 San Diego were charged Jan 26 with selling 1 pound of cocaine to undercover agents possession of 45 pounds of the drug and organizing an air drug smuggling ring FBI agents said specific packaging and writing on the confiscated cocaine showed the drugs came directlColombian coy from a caine cartel Prosecutors say the men had purchased a plane and intended to use it to fly drugs into the UnitId States well-know- n twin-engin- The Division of Services to the See Column 1 B-- 2 e State-Pai- d Judge Greene sentenced Staich tc six years in federal prison last July and on Wednesday wished Peterson well in his efforts to overcome cocaine addiction Peterson told the US District Court judge the 10 months since his arrest have been "a slow awakening from a long and terrible nightmare" "I deeply regret and apologize to the court for my actions" said Peterson fighting back tears "And I thank you for allowing me to enter the halfway house where I've gained some of the most impertant information of my life" Federal prosecutor Wayne Dance asked the judge to impose a prison sentence of "not one day less than four years" as a deterrence to others and for Peterson's "abuse of a public trust" Peterson admitted to cocaine addiction while attending school and while on the job as a controller at the airport for the last five years Mr Dance said "Who will see the sentence as saying you can involve yourself in illegal conduct be in a sensitive position make money and swim around in the dirty environment of the drug culture?" said Mr Dance "A reduced sentence may say if you're caught and you come forward with information everything will be forgiven" Judge Greene recommended Peterson be sent to a federal minimum-securitprison in Texas ordered him to undergo random drug testing and upon prison release to be under supervision for four years c y A LI'N0119r 4401‘Me4tA Ao4C0-44- - 44 an Audit Lawyers that is paid more than $97000 a year by the Utah Department of Corrections to aid inmates refuses to file complaints on prison conditions inmates claim and some legislators say the matter should be studied or investigated And the American Civil Liberties Union said Wednesday that an independent audit should be made of the Department of Corrections concerning the issue The contract was renewed for the firm of McCullough Jones Ivins and Jensen for the seventh time this year by the Department of Corrections A spokesman for the firm denied the allegations and said the firm has filed against Corrections but refuses to file frivolous suits by inmates Of 232 complaints filed by inmates in US District Court for Utah in 1988 none was prepared by the Orem law firm according to court records The information was made available to the Department of Corrections about six months before the contract was renewed according to documents obtained by The Tribune A Corrections spokesman said the department gains nothing by dealing with complaints filed by inmates rather than lawyers There is no agreement with McCullough Jones !vim and Jensen written or otherwise that would exclude any type of complaint said Scott McAlister inspector general for Corrections However inmates say they have been told point blank by representatives of the firm that McCullough Jones Jensen and lvins that it will not file suit against the Department of Corrections and will not aid inmates seeking relief from prison conditions Further inmates claim the firm loses and delays legal materials refuses to do case law research for claims and appeals and refuses to supply legal material for inmates as outlined in its contract Philip Jones a representative of the firm has denied the claims that the firm loses or delays materials Mr Jones has stated that his firm does a tremendous amount of legal work for inmates but discourages frivolous suits Mr Jones said his firm has aided inmates and prepared suits against the Department of Corrections "Last month I filed five separate federal actions all of which named Gary De Land as a party" he said "The only time we refuse a complaint is if the complaint has absothat is our responlutely no merit sibility to the court" Mr Jones said But critics of the Corrections administration of Gary De Land say the continued hiring of the Orem law firm in light of its record is further evidence that the executive director is trying to impede inmates' access to the courts Mr McAlister has denied the allegation The chairman of the Legislative subcommittee which considers appropriations for the Department of Corrections said the matter of the contract between the Orem law firm and Corrections must be studied "It is certainly going to be an issue that the committee will look at carefully in our appropriation committee hearings in January" said Sen Kay S Cornaby "Any time allegations are made of that nature they are to be taken seriously I also am aware that there are two sides to every story I have not heard from the other side" the senator added Another member of the committee said he will ask the office of the Legislative Analyst to investigate the issue "It will especially concern the appropriations committee" said Rep Frank Pignanelli "Most of the committee has great faith in Gary Deland But in a situation like this if they are getting $97000 and there is a smack of impropriety it must be thoroughly investigated" he said "This is the type of stuff that gives state government a bad name" Rep Pignanelli added The matter is serious enough to warrant an audit of Corrections said Michele Parish-Pixle- r executive director of the ACLU "The suggestion that there be an independent audit is entirely warranted and this is a good example of why" An Orem law firm " the decline toward winter has stalled better Tribune Staff Writer C ' f'::-44- " S By Christopher Smart ' 17-:-' ''"' " ? 4( - transition program for kids who need to return to custody temporarily because of minor offenses adding staff in detention facilities and giving program providers a small raise Mr Angus agreed about the costof-living increase saying providers in youth corrections handicapped services foster care and day care have done without an adjustment for about four years The governor's budget builds in a 2 percent increase but Mr Angus said at least 4 percent is needed and 5 percent would be of :q t: 16 0: ACLU Wants 0t' 111 c Inmates S ay Law Firm Won't Sue ' ' rg-i- 01' 11)'' 4 " t 1 - Lows are predicted to be around freezing the next couple of mornings rising to the mid- - to upper 30s this weekend Sunday's readings should be the highest because of a south wind that is expected to pick up in advance of a weak storm track that could brush northern Utah on Monday "There may be a few showers in the mountains but nothing the skiers are hoping for" Mr Alder said The Office of Planning and Budget also recommended a $157 million budget for the Division of Youth Corrections which is located within Social Services but handled by a separate budget committee Youth Corrections Director Tim Holm said his division needs at least $162 million for "a system that is ' 1° ' 1 I " " '53 4? it - - : ' Page " - Wednesday by National Weather Service meteorologist William Ale der who said a strong ridge forming over the West will allow temperatures to climb into the mid-60- s by Sunday "The next few days could be a good time to get the leaves off the ground and plant bulbs" he suggested Salt Lake should have highs in the upper 50s Thursday near 60 Friday and low 60s Saturday - 11 est of Tiny g 1 :if — out" That's the advice offered " - : ' Section "Bill Walsh wants me to think about it" the governor replied in reference to the opposition of Utah Issues Overall the governor's Office of Planning and Budget recommended a base budget of $299 million for Social Services including $110 million in state funds Social Services actually requested $287 million about 1 percent less than its present budget The department also is requesting about $5 million more in "building blocks" or programs that would be funded only if excess revenue is available The health budget remains at present levels with a building-bloc- k request of about $5 million now proposes eliminating the supplement entirely and putting the money toward a 3 percent g adjustment for welfare recipients who now earn $224 monthly The increase would give '' ' and Dry Warm Mr Angus ar T7:-- Thursday Morning—November 9 1989 eA 41L4WAmik Am— AK ACP 1" "91 el 00 011 Alt fit"AP |
