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Show Salt i'uke (Tribune Local New TV Todax. 8 Page Sports Tuesday Morning. February 3. C-- 3 1981 N&.V Page One wectinn It Budget Cutbacks Jeopardizing Programs at U. Editor's Note: Over the past 2 W years, the University ot Utah has absorbed 13.5 percent, or $8.6 million worth ot budget cuts at the same time enrollment has grown by 1,500 students decent legislative action indicates further budget pressures are on the horizon. In the last of three reports on the issue, U of U. President David P Gardner and Laurence H. Lattmen, dean of the college's Mines and Mineral Industries and Engineering, have answered questions posed by Tribune Education Editor Diane Cole. He has attempted to outline the scope of rationale of his decisions regarding the budget, stressing that future inadequate funds threaten university quality Tribune You talk a lot about the danger of budget cutbacks as they affect quality education Be specific How will students and faculty be hurt'1 Dr. Gardner The spring quarter tuition surcharge, which is expected to generate about $385,000, is one example Students generally have favored the extra tuition over further reductions in class offerings and student services. But as tuition continues to especially rise, the ability of some who pay triple the tuition to afford the rate of resident students university declines If I thought we could operate one quarter without the surcharge, I would have. That ought to tell you where we are with the budget Students are having trouble getting the classes they need for their degrees, which sometimes requires that they stay in school longer than planned There isn't enough money to provide all the additional classes needed when more students than expected sign up for a particular course. Some 138 class sections were canceled this fall. Enrollments have been limited in such courses as computer science, business and mining engineering. Summer class offerings were pared by 25 percent. If budget ruts continue, enrollment lids may be necessary, excluding some students from advanced laming ts - VI Jr ... whos the manager of the new-fJL- J , shopping mall BRIGHAM YOUNG, thats who! Student services, including counseling, registration, financial aids and placement, were reduced. The budget for library serials was cut, making it more difficult for students and faculty to find research resources. Teaching vacancies are more often being filled with teaching assistants who are working on their own degrees The expertise of such assistants couldn't compare with that of professors Salary increases for faculty are falling further behind those at other universities and teaching loads are increasing Equipment for scientific research is not always in the best condition or up to date. Therefore, working conditions are deteriorating, jeopardizing the university's ability to attract and keep the best faculty members There will always be a university here, but what is it worth? It now enjoys a fine reputation nationally for quality teaching and research and preparedness of its graduates. Weve spent 130 years getting to this point. If that reputation falters, University of Utah graduates wont be getting into graduate and professional schools and wont be recruited for jobs to the degree they now are. Tribune Is the University of Utah suffering any more than any other college or university from the budget cutbacks? Dr. Gardner All of Utahs public institutions of higher learning are feeling the pressure of the budget reductions Decisions by the Utah Legislature this session indicate even more stringent conditions for next year State appropriations for the U. of U. have lagged behind other state institutions. percentage-wise- , over the past few years. The appropriations also are See Page Column 1 B-- did you meet your wife for the first time Wives, where did you meet your husband? Was it on a rainy night in the streets of a city? Aou bumped into each other around a corner . . . and laughed? Or did you meet, sharing a seat on an Or was it at a dance9 ... Or did . has only one wife Julie. But hes a direct descendant of the original ) Did you know that the average dog can put 750 pounds of pressure per square inch into a bite Did you know that when the same dog is injured the pressure increases to 18,000 pounds? NEITHER DID I . But this inside canine information comes from Jim McMillan, who is one of the leading professional animal control officers in the state, and an expert on dog bites . Are you ready? February marks the beginning of the coyote mating season in the state. I thought this little tidbit would thrill you . . . And has anybody ever counted the number of motorcycles in Utah? According to Mary Anna Schoen, state coordinator for motorcycle safety in the state, the figure should be around fi2.oon Heres a kernal of knowledge bet you didnt know: Moab. is fast becom1 ing "The Popcorn Capital of the United Stales "... Last year, about 150,000 pounds of popcorn were produced by the Castle Valley Institute near Moab and marketed Pop-Fat " n . Funny story under . the name of the week: b anymore . . (Which can happen to anybody I'm still writing "1980" on my checks ) The funny part is: Jim accidently, out of habit, approved several bills, signing his name on the line left blank for the chairman's signature. What to do1 What to do0 Not to worry this year's chairman. Dee Cowan, told him It's OK "I'm just going to leave it alone." Dee said, "and let you be responsible for these." (A politician with a future, this Dee Cower rfon't vdjj !? LOVE STORIES: Husbands, where V i VV t CA 4v . ; I 'f " 'A ' iV . and there was the shy exchange of two quiet glances. I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for romance. Romantic, eh9 Which brings us back to my original question: Husbands, where did you meet your wife for the first time? Wives, where did you meet your husband? Was it someplace unusual? Did you meet your husband on top of the Empire State Building? Did you meet your wife on a cable car in San Francisco? SAM. THE SAD CYNIC, SAYS: What does the painting of two flying hanging at the Salt Lake airport represent? That's easy: Life in the raw. v &; ' sft li Ai -- -- Rhino in Hogle Zoo basks in 38 degree weather Monday and doesn't seem to mind that Punxsutawney Phil, mythical groundhog in Pennsylvania, saw his shadow, fore- - casting Tr.OoDe Sf Photo Bv Lvhn six more weeks of winter. Warm Days Ahead from the high avalanche along the Wasatch Front, I'tahs weather outlook is good through seasonally warm and clear Saturday days, cool nights. Three skiers escaped a snow slide at Alta in Little Cottonwood Canyon Monday afternoon without injury On SunSalt Lake City man day a 30 year-olwas killed in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Elsewhere, groundhog watchers reUtah and most of ported the Intermountain Area will have six more weeks of winter. Aside danger d Avalanche Risk High But as i i.xal weather forecaster observed. ? an expect winter into April Little matters about Punxsutawney Phil, the mythical groundhog in Pennsylvania Phil was said to have seen his shadow in brief sunshine at Gobblers Knob, but the famous weather seer hedged on the forecast, predicting the rest of the west-centr- wonter will he mild National Weather Service forecasters weather for at least in LTtah look for dry a few more days. Salt Lake City had a high of after a morning low of Monday 38 17. Tax Refund Delay Seen Budgetary restraints are putting the pinch on the State Tax Commission but its going to be the taxpayers who say ouch This was disclosed Monday by Tax Commission Chairman David L. Duncan who predicted it will take up to two weeks longer this year to process income tax returns and refund checks It's all because the Tax Commission. operating under the mandated percent spending cutback for the current fiscal year, will forego hiring up to 20 of the 40 or so seasonal workers normally brought in this time of year to process the 7.2 more than 400,000 state income tax filings that can be expected And the Tax Commission will be slower to handle the processing of incoming taxes from individuals and businesses, he said. The Tax Commission sees no benefit from any increase in tax collections It has appropriated a fixed amount each year to handle the state's revenue collections On Monday the Commission released collection figures for the first seven months of the current fiscal year which show an artificially low level of collections because, due to that budget cutback, a three-da- y backlog in opening the mail has developed Kliban Charged With Stealing From Ballet West Ex-Comptro- ller Ballet West's former comptroller was charged Monday with stealing $16,800 donated to the company in 1979. Frederick Kliban, 37, is charged with one count of felony theft. He is alleged to have stolen a check for $16,800 that was obtained through the sale of 50,000 shares of oil company stock donated to the company The check was allegedly cashed in Israel, by Kliban after he quit his job and left the United States. The complaint was signed by Salt Lake County Attorney investigator Bob Warner before 5th Circuit Court Judge Eleanor Iwis According to the complaint. Kliban had control of thp stock after it was Tel-Avi- given to Ballet West. He was responsible for converting the stock into cash and placing it in a Ballet West account. However, Kliban allegedly kept the check and cashed it in Israel. The money was discovered missing by Ballet West accountants during an audit, according to Mr. Warner Investigetors traced the funds to an Israeli bank which turned over the cashed check bearing an endorsement in handwriting similar to samples of Kliban's signature. Mr Wampr said officials are not sure if Kliban remains abroad or if he has returned to the United States Judge n (V0 arrest warrant lewis issued a w ith the theft complaint Tuesday's and Wednesday's highs and lows are expected to be about 40 and 18. Statewide Tuesday and Wednesday, most readings are due to peak in the 40s and drop to the teens, under generally clear skies Officials reported Monday in a statistical summary of January weather that a record of only 12 percent of the daytime hours were sunny at the Salt Lake City International carport. The former low was 24 percent in 1965. The normal amount of sunshine in January is 48 percent The U S. Forest Service said the recent heavy mountain snowfall between Provo Canyon and the Idaho border. Three unidentified skiers, one partially huned by snow, moved out of an avalanche about 1 50 a.m Monday on the Eagle's Nest run west of the run at Alta. Alta Towm Marshal Eric Eliason said that run, on the lower portion of the mountain, is usually not blasted for avalanches Controlled slides were caused Monday morning on higher, more dangerous runs. Judge Restrains Test Of MXs 4th Stage Because of Pollution By George Raine Tribune Staff Writer A federal judge in Los Angeles has temporarily restrained testing on the fourth stage of the MX missile, issuing an order Monday sought by three environmentalists acting as their own attorneys. The trio part of a fledgling, grassroots environmental and peace group called Alliance for Survival, obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing a testing permit to the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne is one of the leading rocket engine manufacturers in the world. It was the first anti-Mlegal maneuver since President Carter decided in the summer of 1979 to proceed with the MX, the proposed next generation of land-baseintercontinental ballistic missiles. ExcessPollution U S. District Court Judge ConsueloB. Marshall, who heard arguments in the case Friday, restrained the use of a generator, called the hyperflow, which allegedly would contribute to excessive pollution at Rocketdynes field laboratory at Santa Susanna m southern Californias San Fernando Valley The three complainants, Steve Sulkes and Paul S Tepper of Los Angeles, and Ixiri Sutton of Simi. Calif., named as defendants the EPA. Rockwell International and the U S. Air Force Rockwell and its Rocketdvne Pm sion have a Defense Department ron d tract for $192 million for full- - scale research and development of the fourth stage of the missile. MX, if President Reagan and Congress continue to support it, is proposed to be deployed in the Great Basin of Utah and Nevada. Show-Caus- e Hearing As part of her order, Judge Marshall issued an order to show cause, requiring the defendants, at a hearing Feb. 9, to explain why a preliminary injunction should not he issued on the basis of certain matters One of them requires the defendants to explain why no public hearing on the proposed testing was held, or why no public hearing is required The temporary restrainuig order prohibits the EPA, at least until next week, from determining whether a permit should be issued to allow altitude testing of the axial and attitude control engines for the missiles fourth stage. The testing would be conducted m an altitude chamber to simulate space conditions This involves a vacuum pump that extracts air and emits carbon monoxide Rocketdyne would conduct more than 200 stage- - four engine tests per year for several years, emitting up to 760 tons of carbon monoxide Converting Carbon Monoxide But Rocketdyne told the FPA when it sought a permit that while carbon monoxide would be emitted, it would be converted almost immediately to See Page B 2. Columnist to Deliver Fitzpatrick Lecture nalists named him America's most respected political writer. A similar survey last year concluded Mr. Broders integrity and hard work qualified him to sit as the unofficial chairman of the board" of national political writers His column appears regularly in The Tribune The Fitzpatrick Lecture scries, cosponsored by the university, was estah hshed in 1976 bv John W Callivan publisher of The Tribune, and David P Gardner, I of U president, in honor of the late John F Fitzpatrick A civic leader and prodigious worker for the general welfare and development of Utah, Mr. Fitzpatrick was publisher of The Tribune from 1924 until his death in I960 He was named to the Utah Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1979 In addition to delivering the Fitzpatrick Lecture Tuesday, Mr Broder will meet with students during a coffee and politics session at the university's Him klev Instiutute of Politics and attend a luncheon with Tribune and universilv officials M ;s also s heduled to meet with Gov Scott M Matheson ex- treme has created avalanche danger Speech Tonight at U. David S Broder, one of the nation's most highly acclaimed political columnists. will deliver The Salt Lake Tribunes annual John F. Fitzpatrick Lecture at 8 pm. Tuesday at the University of Utah. The lecture, which will be free and open to the public, will be held at the university's Art and Architecture Auditorium Post Columnist Mr Broder is the national political correspondent and columnist for The Washington Post A 1972 American University survev of 100 political jour tTtahs forecast for week is warm and clear days. "Winter Into April? I mention this because of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson of Nephi. Dans originally from Fountain Green, Sanpete County. His wife, Madeleine, is a native of Paris, France. They've been happily married for 33 years now. And they met in one of the most romantic places in the world. While Dan was serving in France during World War II, they met underneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. f . of in the middle of a recent meeting of the Iron County Commission. it dawned on former chairman Jim Clark that he wasn't chairman Smack-da- I. Office Staff Halved you Brigham meet for the first time at a party? You of Young, across the room and your eyes course. This looked met over the crowd of strangers Brigham Young inal V 14 airplane? (Not the orig- x' - Nothin" Serious2 By Dan Valentine , s' Dan Valentines AROUND AND ABOUT : So Ancestor Square in St George has a new So, manager ' t '? X;' '' Mr. Broder, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, will be introduced by Mr. Gallivan Career Began in '53 Broder began his journalism career in Bloomington, 111., m 1953. He covered national politics for Congressional Quarterly from 1955 to 1960, for the Washington Star from I960 to 196.5 and for the New York Times from 1965 Mr to 1966 He joined the Post in 1966 and was named an associate edituf m 13i5. ms column is carried by more than 260 newspapers across the nation David Will I S. Broder lecture at U. Column I |