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Show Editorial P Thursday, February UINTAH A consolidation BASIN STANDARD of the Rooeevelt Standard and Uintah Banin Record Second Claw Pontage Paid at Rooncvelt, Utah Subscription Rates: One Year, 13.00 Two Year, 8.50 MOM - IKS choose among a number of forms of government. In the area of state finances, Utah recorded record collections of income in 1972 and ended the fiscal year with record surpluses which appear certain to be far surpassed by the surpluses in major funds which will be available at the end of the current fiscal period, on June 30, 1973. Estimated surplus for the million. 1973 fiscal year will be about The Foundation noted that legislative leaders, state administrators, and economists generally were concerned lest the very abundance of stale funds should lead to extravagances in 1973 appropriations which could become serious problems if they launch new programs which will have to be continued in times of more nearly normal state flnanres. Personal income in Utah ruse 11.5 in Utah in 1972, considerably more than the 8.7 increase across the nation, the Foundation reported. The cost of living continued to increase through 1972, hut at a somewhat slower rate than in 1971 and 1970. The year 1972 produced many historic changes in Utah government, it was noted by Utah Foundation, the private, nonprofit public service agency, in n year-en- d review released this week. Outstanding firsts" were recorded in both fiscal l and areas. Reapportionment of the legislature, always a controversial issue, was accomplished by the 1972 legislature, and for the first time legislative district lines were made to rut arniss county boundaries in Utah. This is in direct violation of a provision of the Utah Constitution, but made necessary by U.S. Supreme Court divisions which were held to supersede state constitutional requirements. The Court rdirls support the one man, one vote theory and permit only limited variation among legislative districts in total population. The Utah reapportionment, providing r a Senate and House, appear to be within the guidelines set by the courts. In November, 18-t- 21- - year-old- s voted for the first time in Utah. They participated in the election of Utah's first third-tergovernor, another historic milestone of 1972. Previously, two-tergovernors have run for office in Utah, but none of the bids has proved successful at the polls. Utah voters, old and young, approved all of four proposed constitutional amendments which were on the ballot in 1972. One of them revised an entire article of the Utah Constitution (Article VI, the Legislative), the first time that an entire constitutional article has been affected by a single amendment. This was made possible by passage of the gateway amendment to the Utah Constitution at the last previous general election, MOM PUBLISHED THURSDAY AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH - P. O. BOX requirement that cities of the first and second class operate as separate school districts, and give counties the right to Historic Firsts For Utah 1, 1973 Paid In Advance all-tim- e non-fisca- WHAT COURSE DO WE STEER? twenty-nine-membe- scvcnty-fivc-memh- The announcement last week concerning possible development of shale oil facilities in the Uintah Basin, again raises speculation as to the future of our communities, and what projected planning is needed. It would appear to us that if anyone could come up with a concrete estimate of needs in the next 10 years, he would have to be endowed with extrasensory powers. For instance, estimates of population figures for the year (which is only seven years in the future) run the full gamut from a pessimistic view of a reversed boom trend" where the population will be about as it is now, to the other end of the spectrum which indicates that there may be over 100,000 people in the Basin by 1980. How do our communities and counties plan for such projection. If they shoot too high, expend funds unnecessarily, we could get ourselves into a financial mess that could take years to solve. Yet if some steps are not taken we will be swimming in a sea of problems that cannot be met. The same problem exists with 1980 merchants serving the area. They too must gear their future to some sort of population estimate. But the question arises as to which end of the spectrum should be used as a basis of planning. We do feel that for the most part our communities and inesses are meeting the buschal- lenge well. They are endeavoring to fill the needs of the incoming population, yet remains conservative enough to prevent financial disaster in case of a down trend in the future. But there are those who are lagging in their projections. Some cannot visualize the impact of the growth pattern. They have lived so long with limited means and dim future that they iannot comprehend the fact that a change is taking place. They feel that they must continue to remain conservative as in the past. But it would appear that being conservative is not always the answer. Although we can certainly be hurt by it is also true that the communities and businesses that fail to meet the challenges may suffer even greater losses, and perhaps even total failure. It is not an easy task which faces us. Prosperity is not always a blessing. But it is what many have waited long for, and certainly is a new condition in the Basin. What we do with the facilities we have will determine to a great extent what the total picture might be in 1980. over-projection- s, ALTAMONT THEATRE THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEBRUARY t - 2 S Legend of fligger Charlie WESTERN - RATED TGM Box Office Opens at 7:00 p.m. Show starts 7:S0 p.m. Box Office Closes at 8:00 pan. CARTOON in 1970. 'Sure you can handle him, boss ?' Other constitutional amendments approved in 1972 restrict the granting of bail in certain felony cases, eliminate the are checked and products removed from the market if inferior. Check your fertilizer needs now. If in doubt regarding a product, check before you buy. If additional information or help According to fertilizer dealers affirmed is needed contart the Extension Office in by Utah State University Extension in our your area. area, there definitely will be some shortage of phosphate fertilizer and a possible shortage of nitrogen supplies this coming year. The extent of the shortage has not been determined, but some projections can be made. It is known that the phosphate market on a worldwide basis has increased the demand for fertilizer. Export prices has encouraged Uinted States manufacturers to supply these demands. i Try? Price increases have already occured in Intelligence is the our area and will most likely continue. to wonder. When supply and demand are out of ba- i Chemist office analysis Shortage of fertilizer feared WILL BUY MINERAL RIGHTS IhtOldhynm. Highest prices paid for minerals! CONTACT HANK SWAIN Phone OR W lance adjustments are automatically 720-265- 5 833-44- OR PROVO. 224-05- CALI. COIXK.CT made. Rise in operating costs for schools 11, Total operating costs of Utah schools increased from $79,053,937 to $203,348,-87in the 10 years since 1962, or 157 the Utah Taxpayers Association said today. The costs do not include funds spent for capital outlay and debt service, the UTA News noted. Per capita costs in Duchesne district were $780.33 compared with the state average of $707.54. said the News. Alpine School District had the state's lowest per pupil costs with $619.73. Wasatch District was next with $634.99. Daggett District had the highest cost 6, $1,722.63. ratio UTA claims that the teacher-pupi- l is the most important item in determining school operating costs. When the ratio drops just one point, it costs taxpayers an additional $4.6 million. Accor Notice ding to the Association, in the past 10 from years the ratio has dropped 26.5 to 23.5. ratio This cut in the teacher-pup- il means that 1,385 more teachers are now being used to teach a similar number of pupils. ratio in Duchesne The teacher-pupi- l was 21.4 compared to the state average of 23.5. Daggett District had the lowest ratio with 13.7 and Alpine the highest with 26.6 followed by Wasatch with 26.5. The UTA News further noted that 1971-7- 2 average salaries of classroom teachers in Utah were $8,469, or $941 per month for time actually worked. Duchesne average salary was $8,551. Association analysts said that fringe benefits - retirement, social security, and insurance - cost taxpayers an additional $19.1 million. This is equivalent to about $865 for every school employee. Adding this to the $941 per month would put monthly average teacher salaries at near $1,037. By districts, average salaries range from a low of $7,226 in Park City to a high of $9,565 in South Summit. bodies. Chassis off Bids The Board of Education of Duchesne County School District is requesting bids for new school buses. Please give quotations on the following: bus 1. One bus 2. One S. One bus 4. One transit puller type bus Separate quotations are requested on the bua chassis and dealers please quote your prices f.o.b. the different body factories; Body dealers quote f.o.b. factory and Duchesne, Utah. The specifications for school bus bodies and chassis are available at the Board of Education Office, Duchesne, Utah. Other options may be suggested. In submitting your bid, pleaae include list Indicatng unit and equipment being of Duchesne Industrial Park BUTLER METAL BUILDINGS For Lease or Sale! As in the past we can expect new in grades and blends of fertilizer to appear our area. The law of the state of Utah requires licensing of each company with of registration of each brand or grade fertilizer with the Department of Agriculture before being offered for sale within the state. Packaged fertilizers must be properly labeled to show: net weight, name of pro- duct, name and address of licensee, and guaranteed minimum analysis. Each shipment of bulk fertilizer must be accompanied by a written or printed certificate invoice, or sales slip carrying the came information as that required for packaged is products. Bulk bins in which fertilizer identified be must sale held for properly with all labeling requirements. Each purchaser is encouraged to read and understand thoroughly the label and know the claims made for the product he is purchasing. If questions arise regarding asany guaranteed analysis of a fertilizer sistance' is available on request. Simply contact Leland Wright, District Agriculture Inspector, Duchesne, Utah - phone number Through the SUte Water Pipes Frozen? We thaw 'em! QTAUTV CHECKED Valve Grinding Far 25 S Automatic Transmission t Air ConditioningProfessional TWO C.OOD FLACKS TO EAT AND SLEEP . . . A wirtt The Brand Yaa Rim with the aejr Vaa'rr Rarr ir MODERN PRESCRIPTION Frontier Grill and Matel nmrcsH. Utah Farm Supplies Dnif REED Tax FLOl'R Srrvke FEBTfUZIR Veterinary FARM At PPLIIR Ruppllrx Wetter I'nlM Agmfjr 1IMI4I, Raaxei rll Buchanan Feed Rnnxexrlt: Phnnr !! !.! 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Tune-u- COME IN AND LET US OFFER GUARANTEED HELP! Mhffjr I Cal 722-32- YOU Wheel Alignment Brakes Drum Truing Balancing Power Steering Products WILL BUILD TO SUIT Building. All Public Services Available ' Automotive 208 East znd North Dairy PHONE LLOYD t Arv in's (HUlrANDj er Dates of publication, Jan. and Feb. 1 and 8, 1973. The Uintah Basins Complete Shop! 738-550- fered. Three units will be bid. Bids are required by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 1973. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to accept any part of the bids. By order of the Board of Education of Duchesne County School District Philip R. Thompson, Clerk-Treasur- Facilities and Personnel to Better serve You! 5 Gas Appliances & Metal I Corporation SPECIALISTS IN TRAILER SKIRTINGS A AWNINGS 4 tor Call Information and Free eaUmate.! 722-219- Phanr 11MMS. Raoarxrtl CARLSON CLEANERS Laundry A Dry Cleaning 1:0 A M. 10:0 P.M. SHIRT I.ACNDRY PrnfrxxMHial DRV CLEANING Phone TIMM I CARPET CLEANING MEAT Custom Cut & Wrapped! Can Purchase Freezer Meat. Call ALBERT BARNEY 722-333- 9 Farm killed animal can be hung In cooler to age! Use the Directory Ads! 1.25 per week Did's Roosevelt Floral for FLOWERS FOR Al l. tkCAMlONR U hat you need, wt wM phone m nn grtl |