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Show POLITICAL FORUM Cont. from page 1 regulation by government and reduction in government spending are other means to achieve better economic climate, according to Berman. Rep. McKay his emphasized seniority, and important committee assignments, as vital to Utahs interests. He is the first Utah representative to serve on the appropriations committee, and also is chairman of the military construction subcommittee. The power of the purse is important to water, including the Central Utah Project, as well as energy and mineral development in the state, the contended. Hansen noted he appreciated what McKay has done for Utah, but the problem with government is . . . X people being there too long. Serving in Congress shouldnt become a career, the Republican candidate declared. He also answered positively a question as to whether he, as a freshman representative, could be effective. We need someone in Congress who can say no, Hansen told the audience, adding that the country can no longer afford representatives who say yes to programs the U.S. cant finance. The MX missile came up for comments several times, with Gam and Berman disagreeing somewhat over the basing mode. All candidates agreed the missile system, proposed for the deserts of western Utah and eastern Nevada, is needed for U.S. defense. Garns view is that the MX should be put in vertical Minuteman silos, with modifications. He said the best way to change the basing mode is to . and work . elect Reagan president, a change the shell game system approved by President Carter. Berman said he opposes the shell game basing mode proposed for the MX as costing more, yielding no benefits, being obsolete before it ever becomes operational, and because it wont work. How can you hide a tractor trailer with that size missile in the middle of the western desert? he asked. Its a bad idea and it ought to be stopped, Berman concluded. I dont want it here (in Utah) either, Garn responded, and I will continue to work to get it changed. We need NOW to insist on alternative basing of the MX, Berman exhorted. He proposed placing the missile on small submarines, or using existing Minuteman silos, as alternatives. How can the federal budget best be balanced? Cqt federal spending, such as Garn disagreed, singling out foreign aid as . . . a good place to cut, and measure. supporting the Roth-Kem- p If the rest of the Senate had voted as I have, we could have spent $220 billion less, Sen. Garn declared. McKay advocated increasing U.S. production and holding down government spending to balance the budget. Hansen pointed out that the Congress is responsible for the budget, not the president, and that there is a greht difference between McKay and himself on the issues of spending. We are moving toward a balanced budget, McKay said, but the country must develop energy independence to free us from OPEC blackmail. The Sagebrush Rebellion, returning lands to the some federally-owne- d state, received approval from all four candidates. Gam advocated leaving national parks and U.S. Forest Service lands under federal control, and turning lands to over Utah. We all know the BLM is the enemy, the senator said, receiving resounding approval from the audience for his depiction of federal officials as arrogant and dictatorial. Federal officials, he said, . . . have the next closest thing on this earth to eternal life. They are not responsible to the voters, and cant be removed at election time. Berman also advocated returning federal lands to the state, but retaining them in public ownership, not disposing of them to private individuals. He also urged resolving ownership of unappropriated water which rises on federal lands to the state. May Pay For Water Salina City residents may begin making payments for connection fees for the new pressurized irrigation system, Don Bums, city recorder, said this week. The City will accept payment of the initial $200 connection fee, which is due July 1, 1981, in a number of ways. Payments may be made monthly, in one lump sum, or in other ways residents wish to arrange, he pointed out. A penalty will be charged for . reducing administrative budgets from 5 - 7 percent across the board, Berman responded. He also recommended pruning the Department of Energy and the Interstate Commerce Commission, but said proposed bill) to legislation tax cut 30 income a percent provide over the next three years was not the way - it would lead to large federal (Roth-Kem- Nine Utah Candidates Debate Issues Berman agreed with Gam that the economy and inflation were major issues, and that tax incentives for industry and savings were good remedies. But he also stated that making the United States economy competitive is the best solution. Over- p deficits. connection fees paid after the deadline. Property owners not on the present r irrigation system will be required to turn in an additional $200 or an equal value of Salina Creek irrigation shares. A share of primary Salina Creek water is valued by the city for this purpose at $2,500. K&P Plumbing, the contractor for the construction of the underground lines, has indicated they will begin construction Monday, Nov. 3. Problems with bonding - and other financial arrangements delayed the actual start of the project, originally slated for August. If the winter is mild, the plumbing contractor hopes to be able to complete installation of the main lines and individual service lines and valves and have the system ready to go by next spring. If weather conditions prohibit completion, the present ditches will be put into service until the underground system is workable. Rodney Rasmussen has the contract for the reservoir portion of the project. Gam contended that not all federal lands should be retained in public congressional Nine Utah projects will receive federal assistance totalling $744,520 to help accommodate energy-relate- d growth, Utah Congressman Gunn McKay has announced. The grants, administered by the USDAs Farmers Home Administration, are funded by the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior and Related Agencies, of which McKay is ranking majority member. Under the 601 program, Sevier County will receive $187,500 for a juvenile detention center ; the Town of Centerfield will receive $14,600 to purchase land for a new water tank and right of way; North Sanpete School District will receive $204,800 to acquire land for a middle school, elementary school and high school, and Fairview will receive $42,970 for purchase of an equipment yard for the city. Other grants were to Price, $115,600 for a water storage site; Tickaboo, $33,700 for site acquisition; Monti-cell'$3,750 to purchase five additional acres for a sewer lagoon; Blanding, $66,600 for land; and Castle Valley Special Service District (Emery County), $75,000 to purchase a site for a sewer lagoon. The Energy Impact Assistance Program, now in its second year of operation, has been designed to provide help to rural areas oversight provisions, was advocated by Hansen, who promoted such legislation in Utah, as well as a legislation limiting the life of legislative creations. What Congress creates, it can also take away, Hansen contended. Berman and Garn disagreed most on the SALT II Treaty. We should ratify SALT II, Berman said. It limits the Soviets, but not anything we can do by 1985, and is in this countrys interest. SALT II endangers U.S. security, and is not limitation, Garn declared, calling it the issue that . . . most clearly divides Dan and myself. Under the treaty, the Soviets can increase their military buildup. It is not equitable and it is not verifiable, the senator stated. Energy came in for different statements from the senatorial candidates also. We need to get government out of the way, Gam advocated, saying that Congress has not helped the energy situation. The Department of Energy budget totals more than the money spent exploring for new sources of oil, he noted. ' Berman advocated the oil industry, but with the addition of windfall profits provisions, and encouraging industrial conservation of energy. The windfall profits tax is the greatest fraud ever perpetrated on the American people, Garn declared, and I voted against it. In their closing statements, the candidates elaborated on some of their positions and asked for support of the voters. I believe I have served you well for the last six years, Sen. Gam told the audience, I believe I represent Utah. Hansen remarked on the differences between himself and Rep. McKay, and asked voters if they enjoyed the 70s, when the congressman served. Im going with Reagan, he said, there have got to be some changes in the country. McKay again emphasized his experience and influence, and pointed out that Sen. Gam also served during the 70s. The forum was sponsored by the employees of Southern Utah Fuel Co., through its Political Action Committee, and the Richfield Rotary Club. up-fro- nt experiencing rapid . energy-relate- d growth, McKay said. We want to head off the problems some western communities have had when coal or oil development has come to town. He said the funds are used for needed capital investments in such public utilities as water supply facilities, sewer treatment plants, Toad building, and land acquisition for schools. Airport Will Get Funding The Utah HUNTING FATALITY-Th- is purebred Hereford heifer was shot twice, behine the head and behind the shoulder, around Oct. 2 in the Niot-ch- e area, near Salina Reservoir. The heifer, who would have calved in January, was valued at $700 by Gurney 21-2- -- Transportation unit dtetb it fiintSl deer, especially when you for information have tb see horns. second Hereford He said some hunters, heifer, owned by Gurney leading to the arrest and when they fail especially of those Land and Livestock, was conviction to see game, may feel for the near shot found, responsible twice, frustrated, get mad, and Salina Reservoir in the shooting. The third cow casualty shoot whatever moves. Niotche area. Alan GurLast year, one steer was ney found the purebred of the season was found, shot in the Gooseberry shot in the in to shoulder, heifer, who was due calve in January, about Daniels Canyon, which is area, the sheriff recalled. of north and east 200 yards from the road. She had been shot behind Koosharem Reservoir. the head and behind the Sheriff Rex Huntsman shoulder. The animal was valued at $700. It was estimated said the cow, owned by R.J. Rickenbach of Richfield, was found during the hunt. - i Valley Maintenance Call LaRae Anderson Com- ' II East Main Salina, Utah Fhonu Boise Cascade Homes I" 1 For Utah. For You. Scott Matheson grew up in Iron County . He practiced law in Cedar City. His roots have made him a Governor of all the people. That's why he's fought so hard to protect the interests of Utahns from all over the state. Helped save the Central Utah Project and increase its funding. Authored a $50 million water program to serve our community needs. Jobs REVENUES CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO Emphasizing job development in rural Utah to encourage balanced economic growth for the state; has welcomed 100,000 new jobs to Utah since 1977. UTAH'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, including: Ml to be has It carelessness, Sheriff Huntsman theorized. You dont shoot cows for fered A Water COULD 9 FEWER SCHOOL BUSES 'll i CLASS-SIZ- DOUBLE-SESSION- FOR STUDENTS S Land Supports the Sagebrush INCREASES E LESS PROGRAMS FOR HANDICAPPED DILUTED STUDENT SUPERVISION Rebellion. Fighting to retain multiple use of public lands such as recreation, mining and grazing. Don't shortchange any youngster's education. Today's students are tomorrow's leaders. VOTE , Kl I message HOPE 9 from ajbS (Helping Organizations for Public Education) Oarld J. Ckiimon lo. Re-ele- ct in- shot. What is the cause of the shootings? Governor Matheson Guest speaker will be Moroni Jensen of Salt Lake City. Jensen is a native of this area and is the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Utah. REDUCTION IN EDUCATIONAL 6 vestigating a report that two other cows have been Equal Honing Opportunity mission has approved funding for improvements at the Richfield Airport. The $109,464 project will purchase 25 acres of land and provide relocation assistance. The states portion of the funding is $4,959 with Richfield City and Sevier County paying that same amount. Federal funding Under the Airport Development Aid Program will be $99,546. The application now will be forwarded to the F.A.A. for final approval. s s ItlnllHUf n I The sheriff also is a.m. Drive-u- p Page Land and Livestock, the owner. The cow is the second found shot during the hunting season. A reward of $1,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. At least three victims of she had been shot Oct. 21 the recent hunting season 22. Most of the Gurney cathave been cattle, not deer. tle were out of the area. Sevier County Deputy One heifer was shot during the elk hunt in the Larry Coons investigated Jolly Mill area, near Con- the incident. Shooting catvulsion Canyon, and one tle is a third degree felony, hind leg taken. Her calf and carries a $10,000 fine also was reported missing and up to five years imprisonment. by John Wintch, Manti, A $1,000 reward is ofthe owner. American Legion Post 36 of Salina will commemorate the service of veterans of all ward on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the North Sevier High School. The tribute will begin at 11:45 teller window is 24 hr. depository Plenty of customer Parking Full Service Banking Friendly, efficient Personalized service (S 1980 Hunters Kill Cattle Tribute to Veterans We Have If All! Thursday, October 30, Projects To Get $144,520 ownership. There are instances where the public interest could best be served by relinquishing land to private owners, he told the audience. Apparently some local residents the Inhavent given up on termountain Power Project. One question asked if there is any way, if Reagan is elected president and Secy, of Interior Cecil Andrus replaced, to get the power plant changed back to the Salt Wash site. I would favor that, but I dont think its possible, Sen. Gam answered. Berman answered that the IPP shouldnt be killed, because the plant is needed. But I do believe there is a need for additional flexibility in environmental regulations, the candidate said, advocating a cost to benefit analysis of environmental restrictions. Cutting down the size of government, through sunset legislation and THE SUN Energy Won a pledge from the Intermountain Power Project to use 100 Utah coal and thereby double Utahs coal production. Helped enact a community impact fund to finance roads, sewers, hospitals and other necessities connected with rapid energy development. Health and Safety Demanded federal accountability on Southern Utah radiation and secured $4 million to examine the problem. Supports the development of the MX Missile, but opposes the basing mode which would locate the missiles over a wide area of Utah and Nevada land. 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