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Show 10 STANDARD January 31 , Editorial Pnge THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD A conaolidatioa of thf Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Record Second Class Postage Paid at Roosevelt, Utah 84066 -- 84066 PUBLISHED THURSDAY AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH P. O. BOX 188 Subscription Rates: One Year, $5.00 - Two Years, $8.50 Paid in Advance EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER CLARIN D. ASHBY MRS. RAY WARDLE DENNY OSBORN . - CORRESPONDENTS Veda Labrum Roosevelt Area Duchesne News Shirley George Rose bell Ames Altamont Area Ida Horrocks Arcadia Telinlha Rasmussen Ballard Garda Seeley Bluebell Violet Parriette Fort Duchesne Hanna Tracy Roberts Whiterocks Arda Mansfield Nola Nelson Lapoint Mnntwel Louise Mylon Neola Randlett Tabiona Tridell Utahn Verna Hoopes Fausett JoAnn Bastian Alton Rogers Connie Lee Lorna McKee Norma Robb BACK GOVERNOR'S QUEST Utahs governor, Calvin L. Rampton, this week, took perhaps the only step open to him in seeking some changes in the federal order setting up the mandatory daylight savings time. We commend him for this action, and feel confident that if other states would take similar steps, some changes could be forthcoming, perhaps more the views of the with compatible of of the residents majority the nation. In a letter to Senator Frank E. Moss, the governor strongly recommended that the congress immediately do one of two things: 1. Take whatever steps are necessary to repeal Public Law and reinstate the provisions of the 1966 Act, or 2 2. Amend Public Law in the following particulars: (a) Grant the states the right through action of the legislature, and until the next meeting of the legislature by proclamation of the Governor, to exempt the state from the operation of advanced time without application to the Department of Transportation or to the president; (b) Remove the requirement that whatever position the state may take in regard to advanced time be applicable the year round, thus giving the states the option, if they desired to exercise it, to make advanced time applicable within the state during periods of long daylight while making standard time applicable during shorter daylight periods. after the new rule had been in effect for 20 days. It was based on his findings that the people of Utah, are by an overwhelming majority, opposed to daylight savings time during the winter months, and also that 93-18- 2, 93-18- such a program does not result in a reduction in energy consumption. In his letter, the governor also stated, I am not convinced that the act has had the effect claimed for it. When the days get long enough that normal arising hours are after daylight under advanced time, we do add one hour of daylight and subtract one hour of darkness from the normal waking time of the population. On the other hand during those periods of the year when the result of advanced time is merely to subtract one hour of darkness from our waking evening hours, and add it to our waking morning hours, no savings is apparent in electrical consumption for lighting, in fuel consumption for heating, or in motor vehicle fuel consumption for travel. Even the testimony of Dr. John Gibbons, director of energy conservation in the department of transportation, who appeared before the Congressional Committee maintaining that a change in peak hours of fuel consumption would result in a reduction of overall consumption, was speculative by the Dr.s own admission. The governor further added that he felt the inconvenience experienced by the populace of Utah in the daylight .savings program was considerable, since they must begin normal daytime routines somewhat before daylight. This is especially true where small school children are sent to school before daylight. We would like to join with the governor in suggesting that the advantages and disadvantages of the mandatory daylight savings rule be again reviewed, with the possibility of making some changes that would better serve the people of the United States. is what's left of a 1973 Nova Chevy, that was involved in a two car accident Sunday, January 27. The car burst into flame on impact with another car, jumped a guard rail, and went over a 30 ft. embankment. WHAT WAS IT??--Pictur- ed V. POR !R()lim.l:-l:M;- i iiiiiifiMG... Come Right In I Utah state employees can now use a computer to help them form car pools. A special computer program developed by the Federal Highway Administration and the Utah Department of Highways is being utilized to match rides with and neighbors. Each state employee received with his paycheck on Friday a special car pool form to be filled out and returned by February 1st. Information asked for by the form includes the employee's home and work addresses, working times, home and work telephone numbers and whether or not the individual smokes. Highway Department personnel will take this form and place the employee's home and work addresses on a special grid map. The grid map establishes address coordinate points that can be processed by the computer. The coordinate points, along with the other information contained on the form, are then keypunched onto computer cards and run through the Stale's computer. The computer compares all of the incoming information and then prints an individualized list for each state employee who returned a car pool form. The list has the names of people who live within one mile of the individual and work at the same place at the same time. Home and business telephone numbers along with information about smoking habits are also on the list. It is up to the and employee to then call his arrange a car pool. One unique feature of the computer program allows it to search for people who live more than a mile away from the individual if not enough names are found in the smaller area to form a car pool. According to Director of Highways Blaine J. Kay, the computer program provides "a convenient and very easy way to arrange for pooling rides. It is important to all that we conserve energy. By using car pools, we can help avoid having a severe energy crisis as has hit other parts of the country." The program has already been offered to the University of Utah and in the near future students and faculty of the University will be getting the same kind of car pooling lists that state employees will receive. In fact, the names of state employees and university people will go into a common data pool, and it is quite possible a university student might pool with a state employee. As the pooling program jproves successful, it will be expanded to cover the entire Wasatch front. It is also hoped that other large employers in the state will institute similar car pooling programs for their employees. Letters the a && EDITOR H-- ti Dear Editor; Uintah County Taxpayers - Do you know where your Tax Dollars Are??? Do you as taxpayers know that you spent over $21,000 dollars in the last two years over which you had no control whatsoever. You did not vote on a bond issue to spend it, you did not elect the officials that spent it, it was spent at their discretion without recourse, as they are subordinate to no county officials. A tax levy is submitted by them to the county commission yearly as a taxing entity, and your county commission of elected officials do not even have the power to question, modify or withhold it. But, the worst is yet to be stated. This same body of officials is empowered to deal away your water resources, such as commit them to unrelated projects, barter away some of them in other parts of the county for ones more advantageous to themselves or their associates, withhold support of much needed projects, actively lobby against these projects outside their own areas of interest in the county, and all this is done with the taxpayers money. They also enter into and commit you and your water resources to binding contracts and agreements with such agencies as the Bureau of Reclamation at an exorbitant cost to the users and the county taxpayers. Such is the function of the UINTAH COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. They are appointed to their respective positions by the Fourth Judicial Court and are subordinate only to that court, which is to say the least a disinterested bystander to the function of your county, resources and government. This puts the Judiciary in the position of appointing this board, subordinate only to them, thereby becoming a policy making body by proxy. This is not a Judiciary function, to dictate the policy of our government, local or national. Policy making decisions and legislation are reserved for the elected officials of the taxpayer under the rules of our government of taxation WITH representation. Aral W. Allred Dry Fork Vernal. Utah My A law passed in Arizona a few months ago to prohibit smoking in public places has been hailed as a much needed first" by many and has been praised by the American Cancer Society. Few are aware, however, that Utah also has such a law. Most previous bans on smoking in public places have been due to the fire hazard occasioned, but there is growing support for such restrictions for reasons of health. The growing incidence of lung disease which has been linked to smoking of cigarettes as well as studies which can be affected in show that a closed environment with cigarette smoke, is one of the underlying reasons for the new law. The right of to breathe clean air is another important reason for this ruling. Arizona's law prohibits smoking in elevators, indoor theaters, libraries, art museums, concert halls and buses, except where designated smoking areas are set aside. The law does not bar smoking in eating places, but after it went into effect in August, many restaurants began to offer special facilities to Some places report that the demand for have accommodations grown to outnumber the smoking ones by four to one. The law which was passed, with heavy majorities, was partly due to a survey which showed that only one quarter of the people of Arizona smoke tobacco. The Utah law, included in a 1973 updating of the State code, declares that it is an infraction for any person to smoke cigars, cigarettes, or tobacco, in any form in any enclosed public place. The ban does not apply to special rooms, compartments, or coaches set aside for smokers. By enclosed public places, the law means hotel dining rooms, restaurants and other eating places, any public transit, and state, county and city buildings. However, owners of eating places may designate their establishments as public smoking rooms by posting a conspicuous sign at or near the entrance. Private offices in government buildings also may be exempted. These sections of the new penal code are almost universally ignored in Utah, both regarding the ban on smoking in many places and the posting of signs allowing smoking in eating establishments. Officials of the Utah State Division of Health said a recent survey showed that about of the men in the 35 to 65 year age group were smokers while the rest did not smoke. They blamed the growing 'i incidence of lung disease at least partly on smoking and called for a ban on smoking in publie places for reasons of Health." The state health director asked Governor Calvin Rampton to order a ban in all state offices - a request which apparently already is required under law. The Cancer Society has long waged a campaign against smoking as a contributory cause of epidemic" increases in lung cancer. Dr. W. Knox Fitzpatrick, Jr., M. D. President of the Utah Division of the American Cancer Society said it is the National Cancer Societys policy to support restriction on smoking in places of public assembly. Reasons favoring such restrictions are: a. The reduction of the air pollutant most responsible for respiratory diseases, b. To allow an environment of air that is as clean as possible, c. to discourage inhalation by children, d. to remove the reminder to people who are trying to stop smoking cigarettes. It is now the time of year When many winter sports are here Sledding, skating, try them all Play it safe, have a ball. One car burns in two car accident, Sun. Two vehicles were involved in an accident, Sunday, January 27, about 3:15 p.m. 1 mile North of Myton, on highway Panel program February 8, is PTSAfwnctim 40. Apparently a 1973 Chevy Nova, driven by Frank Hollis Eton, 21, Roosevelt, was attempting to make a U turn on a hill, and was struck in the rear, by a 1963 Chevy Impala driven by Allen L. Morten, 19, of Altamont. Mr. Morten who had just come over the hill, said he didn't see the other car. The Nova burst into flame on impact, jumped the guard rail, and rolled down a 30 ft. embankment. The driver was pulled from the burning car by a passing truck driver who stopped to give assistance. Two passengers in the car, Joe Martinez, 26, and Troy Westbrook, 29, also of Roosevelt, were able to get out by themselves. Mr. Morten was thrown through the windshield. Occupants of both cars were taken to the Duchesne County hospital, where they were treated and released. Investigating officers were Larry Hogan and Spencer Redman, of the Highway Patrol. February 8, at 8 p.m., in the Union high school auditorium, the PTSA will sponsor a panel program on the theme, Do we have a Juvenile Delinquency problem in Duchesne County?" Sitting on the panel will be Judge Keller, Juvenile judge for the area from Price. The county attorney from Davis county, recommended by the Attorney Generals office. County attorney, Jim Hall, Sheriff, George Marett, Duchesne county school superintendent Abplanalp, and a few teachers and parents. They will answer and discuss problems in our area and why judges rule as they da According to PTSA officials the program should be very informative and everyone is urged to attend. H. RONALD BROWN, D.P.M. Podiatrist-Fo- Specialist ot Roosevelt, Utah 57 North 1 00 East Suite 3 Appointments: 722-298- 1 THE ROOSEVELT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PUSHING FOR A BETTER YOU to help accomplish our goals Phone 722-222- 5 I in public places We need & Arvins 7W Sayt; Neighbors Now's the time to get your car back in shape. Reasonable cost, too. Automotive Utah has law regarding smoking State employees Form car pools 1974 kOnly nigneil u liil over $100,000 in new lmiiicv-iliilget in luo iinieli lime Iniiiiv.' n'l I sell-lu- g Tha ouimI membership drive is sow in progress. Deadline for the 1974 Business Directory is Feb. 2S. Pteese support your Chamber representulive. Cull 722-4S9and make your inveitmunt. |