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Show U3IVSR3AL L'lCROmaiNG CORP. BOX SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Three Committees to Study Implementing Jury Suggestions It was agreed this week that studies on how to implement recommendations of the 1969 Salt Lake County Grand Jury will start this month under three subcommittees. The groups, involving procedures, county law enforcement and legislation are part of a committee formed early this year to suggest ways of putting grand jury suggestions to work. Finance Commissioner Royal K. Hunt, the groups chairman also will head the legislative unit to study possible changes by state statute or county ordinance intra-govemment- al The procedures group, to be led by Chief Deputy County Attorney, Leon A. Halgren, will study financial, accounting, contract and bidding procedures in county government and assess the county at intra-govemmen- tal torneys overall function. County law enforcement, including operations in the jail 'and sheriffs office, will1 be 'studied by a group under direction of Lauren N. Beasley, assist- ant attorney general. Governor Rampton To Propose Council Expansion Gov. Calvin L. Rampton has said he will ask the 1971 Legislature to consider expanding membership of the Utah Air Conservation Council by three or four members to forestall possible criticism that the council has too much indusnon-indust- ry try representation. Gov. Rampton will ask the Legislature to consider expanding membership of the Utah Air Conservation Council by three or four non industry members to forestall possible criti cism that the council has too much industry represented. The governor made this disclosure in a 'letter to George F. L. Bishop, 'a council member, who had queried the governor on his views of the councils opera 1971 tion. Gov. Hampton said he likes to have agency or department operations periodically reviewed by objective outsiders, and in at least two cases this has proven a significant value to the state. He cited a recent review of the states correctional facilities by a team 6f the Federal Bureau of 'Prisons and a $100,000 study of 'the TUtah Highway Departments maintenance procedures that is expected to save $500,-00- 0 out of a $12 mil lion budget. Because Of the success of these studies, 'the governor told Mr. Bishqp, he will favorably con aider 'Mr. Bishops suggestion that a professional consultant review the problem of emissions from the IKennecott Copper Co. facilities. or resolution. Mr. Beasley said, The groups have to work together, adding he is a member of a bar committee drafting recommendations for an office of states attorney, which would handle all criminal prosecution. This would end the traditional division of authority which has the county attorneys office han dling preliminary hearings and bindovers to district court where matters are taken over to district attorneys. Mr. Halgren also said the Region 3 Law Enforcement Committee is seeking federal funds for a pilot program for both the county and district attorneys offices to carry prosecutions through to conviction. Booklet Available On Income Tax A 160 page booklet on how to fill out your federal income tax return is now available at most Internal Revenue Service offices in Utah, according to Roland V. Wise, District Director of Internal Revenue. The booklet,' Your Federal Income Tax publication 17, contains many examples to illustrate how the laws apply to actual situations. A special fea ture of the booklet is tiie sample, filled in return, Form 1040, keyed to pages In the booklet where explanations can be found for the entries on the return. The material, written in laymens language, is especially helpful to taxpayers who have unusual tax situations or new tax problems, Mr. Wise said. Examples of taxable and income and of allowable and nonallowable deductions are included. A detailed index helps taxpayers find the answers to their tax problems. The booklet may also be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, at 60 cents a copy. non-taxab-le FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1970 Commissioner Catmull Discloses Plan to Add Building Space David B. Dee Heads Lawyers Association Comissioner George B. Catmull has disclosed plans to enclose a comer of the plaza under the columns of the Metropolitan Hall of Justice to provide more space for the prosecutor and the Traffic Violations Bureau. Commissioner Catmull said the move would partially relieve the need for additional space in lieu of adding another floor to the building. He said David B. Dee the city does not have funds for A Salt Lake City lawyer, Da- the new floor but that the space the plaza could be providvid B. Dee, has been elected under somewhat more than president of the Utah Trial Law- ed for $100,000. yers Association at the associa from Third District tions annual meeting at the Uni andRequestsCourt for more courtCity versity Club. room accommodations and conThe organization is composec struction of a sixth floor on the of lawyers whose interests cen- Courts Building in the Metroter around injuries or property politan Hall of Justice Complex damages suffered bw individuals were referred to Mr. Catmull as a result of accidents and and the city engineering office. whose interests concern repreI will make a recommendation sentation of the individual liti- to the City Commission to close gant. the area underneath the highrise The Utah organization is af- and construct a second floor, filiated with the National Trial Mr. Catmull said. The engiAssociation. has been instructed office neers Lawyers to prepare the plans. I will recommend that the Search Underway money be taken out of Capital fiscal To Name New Improvements 1970-197- 1 said. he budget, S.L. Police Chief This new construction will Search for a new Salt Lake allow the traffic bureau offices City Police chief was launched to move in the area to be enthis week in the wake of resig- closed with metal fcnd glass, Mr. Catmull said. There will nation of Dewey J. Fillis. Chief Fillis resigned and asked be room for the city prosecutors. to be returned to the rank of The current Traffic Violations captain in the department. Capt. Bureau offices on the south end Marvin J. Butterfield was named temporary chief but has indicated to Public Safety Commis- sioner James L. Barker Jr. that he is not Interested in having the job permanently One prospect for the position, Lt. Col. Joseph L. Jones, now on duty with the Army in Brazil, declined an offer. Col. Jones is a Salt Lake City native. Another candidate is now being considered, Mr. Barker said. We want to select a new chief as soon as possible as this is a most crucial period for the Salt Lake City Police Department, Mr. Barker said. Meanwhile, Capt. Fillis resignation was accepted during city commission meeting Tuesday. with Mayor J. Bracken Lee voting no and Mr. Barker and E. J. Gam and Conrad B. Harrison voting yes on a request to return the resigned chief to the rank of captain. At the same time the commissioners authorized Jack L. Crel-licity attorney, to conduct a complete investigation of facts in a detailed report issued by Phil W. Dern, budget director in the Public Safety Department, Ion the exchange of submachine gums for M-- l rifles. Com-missione- Tough Sledding At Hardware Ranch Lack of snow at the Hardware Ranch in Cache County has caused the sleigh ride operation to cease temporarily. The rides will continue when sufficient snow accumulates. Persons planning a trip to the ranch should contact their local Fish and Game office for information about the sleigh 2603 rs n, Commissioner George B. Catmull. of the Hall of Justice will be remodeled into a city courtroom and judges chambers, according to plans. A. L. Mason, assistant city engineer, said he will prepare the plans for the project which will involve a total of 2,800 square feet of new office space; 1,600 square feet on the upper floor and 1,200 square feet on the lower patio floor. Mr. Catmull said there is an extra Third District Courtroom on the third floor of the City and County Building which can be utilized. He said it is occupied by the County Civil Defense of fice. District Judge Gordon R. Hall occupies a courtroom directly across the hall. TODAYS EDITORIAL The Doctors Look at Alcoholics Anonymous The American Medical Association regards alcoholism as the third major disease threat in the nation, preceded only by mental and heart illness. In the light of present medical knowledge, authorities agree that alcoholism can be controlled only through total abstinence. More and more they urge problem drinking patients to turn for help to Alcoholics Anonymous, a world wide followship of 400,000 former problem drinkers. At the same time, many doctors and psychiatrists support A. A. activity in community and industrial health programs, in medical and correctional institutions, and in special information and educational programs. Although medical men have been close to A.A. since its beginning in 1935, those doctors who endorsed (Continued on Page Four) 3-- 69 |