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Show C. L. Sul larger Section Carter Draws Good Marks Page I I Monday Morning, May 16, 1977 Canadian Inquirys Proposals Big Plus for Alcan Pipeline i review of developments in the United States and Canada will explain why there is probably a sense of elation at the headquarters of a Salt Lake City company, Northwest Pipeline Corp. First, the Federal Power Commisin its recommendation sion split, for completing overland pipeline proposals to move Alaskan natural gas from Prudhoe Bay to the lower 48. Then, Canadas Berger Inquiry moratorium recommended a on any pipeline construction along the Mackenzie Valley. This combination of events gives a major boost to Northwests Alcan plan for moving that Prudhoe Bay gas. The Salt Lake City firm, together with two Canadian companies, Alberta Gas Trunk Line Co., Ltd., and Westcoast Transmission Co., Ltd., wants to build a pipeline that, in part, will follow the corridor of the existing Alaskan Highway across the southern issue in Canada. "Some of the concerns about wildlife, wilderness and engineering and construction that led me to reject the corridor across the northern Yukon, Justice Berger said, do not appear to apply in the case of the Alaskan Highway route. It is a route with an established infrastructure. In my view, the construction of a pipeline along this route would not threaten any substantial population or species in the Yukon or Alaska. A more intensive inquiry into the impact of the Alcan pipeline project is already underway, but Justice Bergers assessment of those impacts, while not definitive, lends considerable support to the route. Also Canadian observers say the corridor now seems the inevitable political choice in Canada. President Carter, it would seem, will be almost compelled to select the Alcan corridor. He will if he wants to see Alaskan gas moving to the lower A 2-- 2, 10-ye- ar t , The competing overland pipeline proposal, the other half of the FPCs 2 split, would be built across the northern Yukon, then south along the Mackenzie Valley. Besides seeking a moratorium along the Mackenzie Valley, Justice Berger rejected any pipeline across the northern Yukon because of social and environ- in the relatively near future. He has before him the divided recommendations of the Federal Power Commission, but poised in arm twisting position is considerable Canadian sentiment for the proposal of Northwest Pipeline Corp. and its Canadian partners. What seems to be building are a lot of diplomatic, social, political, environmental and economic pressures coercing Mr. Carter to approve the Alcan plan for transporting Prudhoe Bays natural gas. mental concerns. The moratorium is designed to take into consideration the time needed to settle native land claims in the area, a volatile political 10-ye- ar Judge Lewis Retires A ; 1 he nevertheless kept the demands of the bench in perspective and found time for diversion. working, As chief judge of the 10th Circuit Court Judge Lewis attained judicial heights few Utahns have reached. During the Ford Administration he was reportedly considered for a place on the Supreme Court. His explanation of why he is seeking senior status probably tells more about Judge Lewis character than anything. He said he was making the move for reasons of Mr. Taufer, 747-6t- h East, retired sheet metal worker, was shot and killed last week when he went to the aid of a young w'oman being attacked by another man in Mill Creek Canyon. His unhesitating decision to aid a total stranger in distress helps balance those periodic reports of indif ferent people refusing to intervene in similarly dangerous circumstances. Anyone who goes into the canyons or other areas where police cannot be called instantly could be confronted by Mr. Taufers grim decision. Ironically, his death could deter some from similar selfless action. We would like to think, however, that Mr. Taufers sacrifice will have the opposite effect and help give new luster to the old idea that each of us bears responsibility for anothers safety. Another Viewpoint Business Looking For Hospitable Waters From Business Week Magazine The latest figures on the capital spending plans of U.S. business show a curious combination of short-ru- n optimism and long-ruwariness. Business is scrambling to step up its spending for new plant and equipment this year. Indeed, the planned increase of 18 per cent in 1977, is probably substantially more than the n Hill Mauldin economy can achieve. But looking ahead to 1978, the managers of U.S. business are obviously reluctant to make commitments. They plan only a 5 per cent increase in that year and equally modest capital spending programs in 1979 and 1980. This is not the pattern of steady, sustained growth that the U.S. needs if it is to create new jobs and raise living standards without inflation It is the painfully familiar stop-g- o pattern tvf develop) .1 during the 19P0-- ; and early 1970s when inflationary booms alternated with crippling recessions. Many business executives will acknowledge that they are perhaps being overly cautious atiout long-ruplans. But, they say, a responsible manager has no choice when he is dealing with turbulent world markets abroad and an unproven but avowedly activist Administration at home. He cannot afford to take risks in the face of so much uncertainty. Actually, the uncertainties of todays world are not greater than those of the past. Business is simply more aware of them. Throughout U S history there have always bee ns rnks of wars, depressions, panics, sudden changes m taste, shift s in markets. There have always Uen businesses that guessed w l ong and lost money But there also have liecn businesses that took a chain e ami crew g; eat One of the basic filiations o( Inennss is to take a measure ol n ri-- k Winston Churi lull once tartly reminded his admirals that warships are intended to go under fire even if that means losing some of them U S business should remember that capital is intended to lie invested even if that means betting on something less than a sure thing. t. t French President Giscard dEstaing called him a man of "great simplicity and modesty, low keyed, who accepts the advice and evtn criticisms of others. Helmut Schmidt, the West German chancellor who had some tough ""You can ride . . .At the hack of the bus! The Public Forum l)tlruv 7 the Burrois Editor, Tribune: Amanda Blako, Kitty of Gunsmoke fame, has been a leader in the fight to save the burros of Grand Canyon, and she has a private zoo in her yard containing captive wild animals. Evidently she and presumably her kind want the domestic animals to run wild and proliferate at the expense of genuine wild animals which they like to keep caged. If such people have their way, even house cats and dogs will be protected if they are let run wild, and we will need to put genuine wild animals such as deer, waterfowl and upland game birds in cages to make sure that some will survive the onslaught of domestic animals running wild. Where the magnificent and truly native wild bighorn sheep once dominated the scene in places such as the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and the Mojave Mountains, the burro has been turned loose and is now replacing the bighorn because of the burros size, aggressiveness and similar food requirements. The wild burros are no more native North American wild animals than the present wild horses, which consume food and water needed by sheep, cattle, elk and antelope, and both wild burros and wild horses should be exterminated except for those the Wild Horse Annies and Amanda Blakes have caught and are keeping in their cages, corrals and private pastures. DOOLEY P. WHEELER, JR. d Thanks Front Billings principle. One Who Dared In an increasingly impersonal world people like the late Justin E. Taufer are reasons for continuing faith in humanitys essential goodness. f ul 10-ye- ar , : 48 2-- Chief Judge David T. Lewis of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to relinquish his position at age 65 and seek senior judge status. Judge Lewis action is typical of the man. As a senior judge his considerable talent will remain available to the federal courts system for many years but the more demanding duties of the chief judgeship can be passed to younger hands. Members of the legal profession know Judge Lewis as a serious man but with what one called a delightful sense of humor. Hard what skeptical and returned home impressed. As The Times of LonFor don commented: I the first time since Pres- - . ' g 1 ident Kennedy died the I Western world can feci , that it has a leader Mr. Sulzberger and one who can both arouse the enthusiasm of peoples and Inspire socio-econom- ic Yukon. , New York Times Ser ice President Carter's fsrrt chmh to LONDON was a notable success, and he is the summit now accepted as the outstanding leader of the free world by a number heads of government who came here some- Editor, Tribune: Thank you Salt Lake City and Utah for providing your magnificent Ballet West and the Utah Symphony to brighten our Spring 1977. We had the opportunity May 1st to have Ballet West perform with our local Billings Symphony Orchestra. What a treat! Magnificent! And then May 9th the Utah Symphony played a delightful concert In our city. Both were like a fresh spring chinook from over the mountains. Thank you Salt Lake for making May 1977 a cultural stimulating month in Billings. Come back soon. DONALD J. DANELSON President Billing Symphony Orchestra No Need to Advertbe Editor, Tribune: I can stand it no longer, I must speak out! concerning Utah Power and Light Company and the constant barrage of advertising. Why on earth do they think they need to advertise anyway? There is no doubt that they are a monopoly, having absolutely no competition whatsoever, and being under the control (what a laugh!) of the public utilities commission, which grants rate increases almost every time requested. If I need electric power, tell me, where else can I go to get it besides U P ,&L. ? If I need gas, 1 must go to Mountain Fuel and for phone service to Mountain Bell. I say shame on the advertising media for accepting their money! If all those utility companies would put all of that advertising money into exploration and production, we would all be better off now and in the future. Radio, newspapers, television, you name it, and poor old John Q. Public must put up with useless advertising! We know who psys for that advertising, and why should we? Wake up, utility companies! We need you but we dont need the additional costs of unnecessary advertising, especially when you blame us for the increases. . A Moon for the MisEugene ONeills begotten. The review said very little about the play, which might be excused by the fact that Ms. Forsberg obviously knows very little about the playwright. Yet, I find it inexcusable for a critical reviewer to attempt any valid criticism unless she, herself does her homework. Certainly a critic owes it to the cast to know what he or she is talking about before he or she stoops to find fault in the production. At least Mr. Beck takes his stuff a bit further. Although most of his background information Fomin Rules Public Forum letters must be submitted exclusively to The Tribune and bear writer's full name, signature and address. Names must be printed on political letters but may be withheld for good reasons on others. Writers are limited to one letter every 10 days. Preference will be given to short, typewritten (double spaced) letters permitting use of the writer's true name. All letters are subject to condensation. Mail to the Public Forum, The Salt Lake Tribune, Box 867, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84110. in his music reviews also appears on the album covers, it is a start. Yet, his writing could stand improvement. In a recent section of the Sunday Home, Mr. Beck states And when shes (Bonnie Raitt) rich and famous maybe then she can go back to singing the blues. Obviously a cop out. Mr. Beck reveals a limited compassion for artists in such juvenile statements as that one. If he plans to discuss Ms. Raitts popularity fluctuation, then discuss it. Perhaps a better suggestion; leave the cheap shots out all together, it even reads better. In fact, Id rather see The Tribune leave the arts out all together. That would be a more economical sacrifice anyway, (while youre making them.) MOLLY FOWLER Not Enough Warning Editor, Tribune: For the second momm,, m a row, there were rear ender collisions along Foothill Blvd. between Sunny side and the entrance into the University. While the drivers have to take some blame, the real culprits, in my opinion, are the road constructionrepair crews currently working there, and the inadequate advance warning they (dont) post. Ive lost count of the times Ive encountered road constructions with the advance warning only a stones throw ahead of it. One wonders if the man responsible has ever driven a car. Utah would do well to take a page from Californias road repair manual, at least as far as driver safety is concerned. Driving down there you know that if a lane change is required, youll be given more than a half block advance warning, especially if a curve is involved. You can also expect the warning signs (andor the men carrying them) to be out before the traffic disruption starts, which, as far as I could tell, was not done May 9 when eight or ten cars suffered the consequences. JERRY H. ZENGER Assistant Director Utah Engineering Experiment Station University of Utah exchanges with Carter, went away as an admirer Still others were pleased when the U S. chief of state endorsed some of their view's that had not previously been set forth. I talked privately with certain participants at the conference, which was both businesslike and friendly. The great men easily fell into the habit of calling euch other by their first names. Following are some individual assessments of Carter. Increasingly Impressed Now I have spent two and a half days with him," said one, and more or less without exception I was increasingly impressed. His religiosity is there but he doesn't thrust it at you. He doesnt seem to be very preachy, just genuinely friendly and relaxed. Also he is more than just intormed in a very deep way briefed. He is thirsting for knowledge. And he handles himself well. He is in control of himself and also of any meeting he attends. He is tough which 1 admire. Now what are his deficiencies? One is left with a feeling of his anxiety to continually reform his personal relationship with the public. There is a slight danger that he might isolate himself from his Congress ana trom his regular party machinery in order to stress what the public wants. That could become a problem if the U.S. economic recovery falters and he acts too late on unemployment. He could lose the Democratic machine and its union base and that would weaken his policy position. Yet he seems very aware cf his relationship with Congress. Even at the summit he talked about what he was doing with the people. We are all aware of our but we dont talk about it to constituencies our fellow politicians. Has Inner Reserves Another observed: He is a man with inner reserves and a capacity to work which could, under some circumstances, get him into a withdrawn, remote position. He talks in an humble way, but does he keep reiterating humility because he knows he is a very determined man? Perhaps, also, he is not as aware as he might be of other peoples views on all issues. Yet he has the makings of a very major president. I respect his values. He conducted himself well and with the correct approach. And there is no doubt that a political man must be ready to take on the party and force things through when necessary. I have no criticism because he started in high gear on difficult issues. A participant The most remarked: noteworthy personal relationship was that between Carter and Helmut Schmidt who was meeting him for the first time. It was useful that the chairman of the meeting (British Prime Minister Callaghan) already knew Carter. He was good at easing things through and handling the prickly Schmidt. Moves a Little Closer Carter and Schmidt both learned from each other. Carter moved a little toward the Schmidt and Giscard position on nuclear reprocessing and fast breeder reactors. And they moved consciously toward him on human rights. Carter listened seriously to Schmidts views on the North-Sout- h dialogue. Schmidt said we shouldnt get neurotic on this or institute a common fund that wouldnt do the third world any good. Carter was impressed by Schmidts guts. He was also impressed by Giscards performance, the sheer intellectual quality. As for Carter himself, he came across pretty well among the seven. They could not help but be impressed by the fact that he and his administration are going to be around lour more years, maybe eight, when most of the rest are not. As for me, I genuinely like him. This summit was very important in terms of personal relationships. That was its most significant aspect. Especially the chance to assess the personality of Carter. (Copyright) We sometimes get the feeling the U N. General Assembly is like our living room, but with a bigger conversation pit. Our youngster has just added a Joe DiMaggio trading card to his collection of great coffee brewers. Stayskal Today LOUISE THOMAS Granger ( itir' Fill! Hiorl Ld,b,r. Tiihunc. The more I read m the arts sections of The Tribune, the more I am painfully reminded of the myth that believes if theres tumble the arts should he the first sac rdice It seems those saeritn.es are made when it eomes time to re lew the arts in Salt Lake Cd Between Helen Foi.sberg, D;md Beck, and Nancy Funk The Tribune's look at the arts, critically speaking, is little more than a three-rincircus One example is Ms. Forsbergs inane attempt to review a University production of g By Jove, I almost forgot ... Do you think you could persuade David Frost to come home with aii the money he made from the Nixon TV talks? J |