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Show 2 It The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, Auni4 2.1. 1981 Officials Say Reagan Nearing OK on Modified, Smaller MX Setup Continued from B--l these uncertainties, such as whether Soviet missiles would be as accurate as expected, are so vast as to make a first strike implausible. Solutions Discussed The lack of a short-tersolution to this problem and cost consideration has led the president, officials related, to look for longer-terplans. Two of the long-tersolutions discussed were the nntiballistic missile system to protect Minuteman from attrack and the airborne MX. Reagan and Edwin Meese III, his principal White House adviser, were also said to have stressed to those participating in the meetings in California not to say who was taking what positions and to simply stress that ' everything was in flux. There was considerable concern that press leaks had created the impression of disarray within the administration. Some of the participants, however, legan passing the word this week that Reagan was not pleased with the quality of Weinbergers presentations or with his changing of his positions. Weinberger originally favored putting MX on surface ships, then on aircraft. officials reaffirmed But what they had related weeks ago, namely that Reagan and Weinberger have been talking privately all along, with Weinberger agreeing not to make any formal recommendations without Reagans prior approval. Agreed Two Weeks Ago In other words, Reagan and Weinberger both agreed almost two weeks ago to downplay the idea of an MX principally because of opposition from the Air Force and congressional leaders, and because of cost considerations. Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig Jr. was also opposed to the airborne system and in favor of some kind of land-base- d mobile MX plan. The officials who agreed to discuss these matters were vague about just how the Carter administration plan for basing the MX might be changed. They said several possibilities were under review. In the past, such possibilities included building fewer shelters to hide fewer missiles; putting the missiles only on existing military facilities; not placing the entire system in just the two states of Utah and Nevada, and a road mobile system that would earn1 the MX from military base to military base. Some Other Ideas well-place- d -- The officials said that at this time serious consideration is not being given to the idea of putting the MX in existing Minuteman silos or building new fixed silos for MX, or digging silos deeply in the southern side of mountains to lessen the impact of Soviet missiles that would have to be hurled over the North Pole. They also said some attention was being given to the idea of a common missile that would consist of some combination of the future MX and the forthcoming Trident II missile to be fired from the Trident submarine. A main attraction of this alternative is that it would save money. According to the officials, many of the discussions held in California over the last two weeks have been organized to talk about the strategic choices in three time periods. Tlie first eriod runs from the present to l!IH(i, where the principal conclusions were that no quit k fixes to Minuteman vulnerability were possible, that existing B 52 long range bombers should be dispersed among more bases to increase their survivability, that the program t ' place cruise missiles on bomliers should be accelerated, and I'nat considerable funds be spent to hrr on 1 1 and deployment of more than a limited number of defensive missiles would require renegotiation of the treaty with the Soviet Union limiting these systems. Reagan is said not to want to take on this battle at this time. Little has been heard about the idea of basing the MX or common missile in inexpensive submarines patrolling offshore or in the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, the lobbying against the MX continued this week just to make sure that the idea was dead for the time being at least. Sen. John Tower, and Rep. William L. Dickinson, both leaders of key military committees, went to see Stealth bomber that would have properties making radar identification difficult. During this period, the new MX basing plan could be deployed in full. It would also be possible to deploy some kind of antiballistic missile system. Still in Dispute In the mis, the principal possibilities would be the MX, a term that stands for missile experimental, and a more capable missile defense system. According to the officials, it is unlikely that Reagan will opt for the missile defense system before this time because of cost, technical and political considerations. There is still dispute over how well the system could work. up the presidents command, o and t o m it. u n i c a t i o n s i apabdities, along with satellite systems to provide warning of missile attai ks. -- The second phase that would run from about 1986 to the early 1990s would entail further improvement in com-inuiations and intelligence, cruise missiles, and the advent of the Trident II missile in atxiut 1990. The new l bomber would also start coming off production lines during this period. This program would be tentatively set at alxmt PK) B is, but this figure could be raised or lowered depending on the development of the even new B-- Reagan on Friday to argue against the airborne plan and the common missile. What they and others are reported to have told the president was that he could overcome the opposition of certain congressional leaders and the Mormon Church to deployment of the MX in Utah and Nevada, if he made the decision and stuck with it. And like others at the California meetings, they reportedly maintained that the mobile MX system was the only reliable way of dealing with the vulnerability of missiles before the end of the decade. land-base- (Copyright) P nrmAn. in Has Court a Say Big Supreme OCA C1.JL JUULVJMJL Continued From Page B-- l by press attorneys and Mr. Cannon to open the hearing to the public which resulted in a three-mont- h delay. Given Transcript That testimony was made availabe in the form of a transcript in which Mr. Cannon took the stand, revealing that he had discussed the case with his former LDS bishop. Keith Romney was Mr. Cannons former bishop. His son is married to Mr. Creers daughter. According to Mr. Cannons testimony, Mr. Romney came to Mr. Cannons office on behalf of Mr. Creer. The following is reprinted from that transcript. Mr. Cannon is the witness being question by Mr. Roberts, who has asked Mr. Cannon to whom he had shown evidence in the case. A That was Mr. Keith Romney who came to me seeking compassion for Mr. Creer. And Mr. Romney is my former bishop and good personal friend. He said, I dont think you must have anything against John. He is a fine person. I dont want to influence your decision, but you should exercise your every compassion in his regard. I was also aware that Mr. Romneys son in my former Brad, who is neighborhood, is married to Mr. Creers daughter. So you marched him in there and Q showed him what you had against John Creer, is that right? A I walked in with Mr. Romney, an attorney, and I said this without specification, just generally speaking, a series of incidents, that when it all comes out will convince you that what were doing is justified. Q Isnt that a violation of the court order of secrecy, Exhibit 1? A Again, that is confidential between me and my bishop Romney. And he came on essentially as a bishop. compassionate, non-legThats a privilege we can waive under my interpretation of the statute, which is the secret order that runs to protect innocent witnesses, and from tampering, and those innocent parties who may be harmed by crime and who are not potential defendants. And that the benefit of the statute and the secrecy ... al is related to Mr. Creer through marriage of their children, right? fair? Thats one of the things you could have said? A So as I understand it, and Im not Yes. Q making light of it, thats your position. And you have a past. . . Q A I understand. A As I understand it to be. But as I understand, your basic Q Q You have a past relationship with premise on that order is that you, as to him of a church nature, is that right? the County Attorney, have the right to A Personal nature, yes. waive an order of the court, is that your under And there is common respect Q certain circumstances? position between the two of you? A Well, yes, under certain circumsA tances. I think it would not be imperThat is correct. missible or beyond the spirit and And he comes down really on Q certainly not beyond the supporting behalf of Creer to sort of try to persuade rationale of the rule for us to exhibit you that should go the last you those materials to certain potential mile to avoid charging him, isnt that in and victims; particularly, and perhaps essence what it was? in the case of someone seeking to A -- Yes. intervene in the judicial process. And then, Mr. Cannon, you could Q Let's talk about Mr. Romney Q because thats particularly intriguing. have said to him, Well the matter is Mr. Romney comes down there and he under investigation and would that be Certainly would have said that. The matter is under investigaQ tion and I couldnt talk about that order inures to the benefit of the State as it clearly states in the statute. A now? I could have talked if I felt that A was the correct thing to say. You took the poor man down Q there on behalf of his relative and say, Here is what I got against John Creer, is that right? A No, Thats not what I said. Well, something to that effect? Q A Well, you may characterize it as .... you wish. What other waivers? I didnt say that. And I didn't characterize it that way. You tried to show him the Q Q A - evidence you had that was inculpatory of John Creer, didn't you? A I did not in fact show him any evidence. I showed him this wall and I think I said, This is the depth and complexity of the thing. And when it comes out you will see that we were justified. in doing We were justified Q what? A Whatever we do at that time. I certainly meant prosecution at that time. When did this visit occur? Q A I really cant place it in time very well. It was before we moved to our new quarters. Q Anybody else that youve had in to show that little room? A Not that I can recall. Q Any public officials that you can think of that youve had in that room? A No. I dont think so. 81 School Year Will Be Expensive Continued From Page Bfor gifted and talented programs, field trips, a responsible parenthood program and training for teachers. Officials in Ogden and Weber plan to take advantage of a new law passed during the last session of the Utah Legislature: Students caught smoking will be issued tickets by principals and -l vice principals designated as compliance officers. also will be Ogden and Weber charging students for use of textbooks, but they wont be alone. Textbook fees ranging from $10 to $20 will be expected from high high school students in Davis, Tooele and Logan districts as well. Rent Intruments Although some school districts have charged activity fees for years, many this year have instituted new fees tied to specific activities. Students who want to play in school bands in Tooele, for instance, will have to rent their instruments for $20. Logan will charge a new $10 for all extracur ricular activities and students in the Jordan School District will pay from $5 to $25 to join school teams. Driver education will no longer be free in some districts, including Ogden, where students will pay $10. In Davis district, the cost of driver education is jumping from $10 to $15. One fee instituted in Davis last year will be lower this year. Students involved in the elementary string music program will pay $30 instead of $60. The reduction is an attempt to lure back some of the many students who dropped out of the program last year. Raise Questions The legality of charging students for participating in school activities is going to raise questions, predicts Walter D. Talbot, state superintendent for public instruction. There will be complaints, he said. Theres going to be a lot of things well have to answer. In the past, Board of Education policy has held that no student can be denied access to educational programs because ofability to pay, he said. Students will also be spending anywhere between 5 and 40 cents more for school meals because of cutbacks in the federal School Lunch Program. Many districts are saving dollars by cutting back on staff. In Davisi 47 instead of 64 bus drivers will cart youngsters to and from school. Tooele has cut a dozen teaching, and two administrative, positions and Jordan has eliminated 58 jobs. The size of teacher raises in at least two districts may lead to a job action known as working to the contract. In Salt Lake and Jordan districts, teachers have talked of performing only those duties specified in their contract. They would participate in fewer extracurricular activities, spend fewer hours planning for school during their off hours, refuse to attend night meetings for which they are not paid and stop volunteering on the playground. "It is grim but on the other hand its just something thats a reality that we have to wrestle with and hope things are brighter in the future, says Tooele Superintendent Clarke N. Johnsen of the approaching school year. Pair Injured On Freeway Special to The Tribune motorA BOUNTIFUL cyclist and his passenger were seriously injured Saturday about 9 p.m. when they struck the back of a car on near the 500 South exit in Bountiful. Abel Vasquez, 1168 W. 300 North, was in critical condition at LDS Hospital late Saturday. Stephanie Madrid, age and address unknown, suffered abrasions and a broken leg. Doctors were still evaluating her condition late Saturday. Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Ernest Hill said both the cycle and the A. The stereo with the power you want. We've got it, at the price for you. Fisher's new 100 watt stereo system, model ACS 134. 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