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Show Page Four rHE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1971 Astronomy Classes at Colorado Mother New Hansen Planetarium Mrs. Savings Bonds THE SALT LAKE TIMES Combhtd with Tb t Salt lake Mining & Legal Mows Published Entry Friday at Salt Luu City, Utah Second Class Postage paid at Salt Lake City, Utah 711 South Vest Temple Telephone Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 GLENN BJOINN, Publisher controlled by any parti, clan, clique, faction "Thu publication is not owned or "UOltPo403 so 64-84- 64 Number 18 Volume 51 City Builders Urban renewal is popularly identification in the public mind with vast government supported city rebuild- which, of course, means taxpayer supported. There is no question but that government will play an important part in city renovation, but for the peace of mind of broken backed taxpayers, it is well to note that private enterprise, which has built a lot of cities, can continue to do so without one dime of help from the ing programs taxpayer. A good illustration of new-stycity building is contained in the release of a large oil company which has announced the purchase of more than 7525 acres of land adjacent to downtown Houston, Texas. The land is to be developed under a master plan based on an economic study by the Stanford Research Institute. In the next decade the oil companys project will provide about 6000 quality apartment units, about 4 million square feet of office space and 700,000 square feet of commercial space including a 170,000 square foot shopping center. When completed, the development will have about 25,000 persons working in it. There will be wide expanses of green belts, landscaped plazas, open spaces and liberal setbacks for buildings and beautified esplanades. Commenting on a similar Houston private enterprise project, a leading architect observed, People in many major cities talk about downtown redevelopment, but in' Houston they are actually doing it, and with their own money. Urban renewal is another of those jobs that some say is to big for private enterprise. Cities, such as Houston, are proving otherwise. le Infrared Receptors in Snakes About 40 years ago it was discovered that pit vipers have an intricate sense organ that is capable of detecting very subtle environmental stimuli. The pit organ was thought to be sensitive primarily to vibrations in the air created by the target or prey animal. Later it was believed that pit organs of snakes were sensitive to both temperature and vibration. The most recent electrophysi-oloigcstudies showed that th pits were sensitive in infrared radiation rather than air temperature vibrations had no stimulatory effect; Since it was still not clear whether the pit receptors acted as thermal or photochemical sense organs, John F. Harris and R. Igor Gamow of the University of Colorado set out to find the answer. They describe experiments with boa constrictors. Electrodes were implanted in the snakes brains and connected to electroencephalographic recorders; the snakes were subjected to infrared power beams from a carbon monoxide laser. The laser was used since it will deliver its power density at the desired wave length (in these experiments, in the far infrared) . Experimental results obtained from exposing the boas to a series of light flashes, infrared pulses and clicks (used as controls) suggest strongly that the pit organs of the tree boa constrictors operate on thermal principles rather than on a photochemical basis. al oOo Success cannot be fairly judged by what we have, but by what we are doing with it. The successful person is not one who has accumulated much, but one who is participating in life in a useful, profitable way. Money that is hoarded is a greater responsibility than it is an asset and causes more anxiety than it gives pleasure. Success thrives on giving more than on getting. Can you recognize the bright stars and constellations? Do you know why the planets sometimes seem to move backyards, why Venus is visible only in che morning or evening and why there is not an eclipse every month? Do you have a telescope that is gathering dust because you have not yet figured out how to use it or arent sure of what to look at? If so, the Hansen Planetarium would like to invite you to registerfor two introductory astronomy classes that begin in September. Exploration of the Heavens will enable you to identify the bright stars and constellations, and to locate the planets or understand their motions. The class contains nearly all the information Boy Scouts need to know for their merit badge. All classes will be taught in the Star Chamber using the star projector to recreate the night sky as it will appear from Salt Lake City or anywhere on earth at any time in the past, present or future. In addition, each student will receive a star chart and a rotating star finder and will learn how to use them so he can continue to learn the constellations. Amateur Astronomy is designed to increase your enjoyment in skywatching. The course is especially recommended for those who follow the stars with small telescopes, binoculars and cameras and those thinking of Jacqueline Sue Goreham (Mrs. Donald J.), 36, of Denver, was named Mrs. U.S. Savings Bonds, 1971-7She was selected from among 51 finalist families from every state in the union, plus the District of Columbia, during 2. the Family Search Pageant . Mrs. Goreham is a newspaper columnist and substitute teacher. Her husband is editor of the North Valley World and the also Northglenn Impressions, North Suburban News and Advertising. Judged as alternate is Virginia All-Americ- the 1 SA SED GRAPEVINE an co-own- er, Kunz (Mrs. Monte W.), 36, of Laguna Beach, Cal. Her husband teaches at Mission Viejo, Cal., high school. purchasing telescopes. All too often, telescopes are not used to fullest advantage, and the observer is disappointed. Amateur Astronomy will provide instruction in adjusting your telescope selecting the best objects to view and actually locating the objects in the sky, projects that you can do will be suggested. Large and small Hansen Planetarium telescopes will be used to demonstrate procedures. Much time will be devoted to questions and experimentation with the instruments. Each student will receive a copy of How to Use Your Telescope, a star map and an Observing Notebook. The Facts AboutT odays Detergents Q : What are detergents made oft A: The two principal ingredients are a surface active agent known as a surfactant and phosphate, made from phosphorus. The surfactant actually makes the water wetter so that soil can be loosened from fabrics and other surfaces. The phosphate increases the efficiency of the surfactant, softens the water, and keeps the dirt away from the laundry surface, and performs other necessary jobs. Other ingredients include suds control agents, enzymes, silicates, brighteners, perfumes, bleaches, bacteriostats, and borax. Q: What is biodegradability? A: Biodegradability is the process by which the surface active agent in a detergent is broken down and used as food by useful bacteria. After biodegradation, the surfactant portion of the detergent reverts to carbon dioxide and water. Q: Are all detergents biodegradable 1 the detergent industry completed more A: Yes. In and an expenditure of over $150 million of research decade a than to convert to an easily biodegradable surfactant material. Q: What is eutrophication? A: Its a complex biological process which goes on in lakes over thousands of years. The waters become enriched with nutrients like carbon, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Eventually, plant growths develop, the lake fills up with decaying matter and weeds, and the lake becomes a meadow. This is a natural process occurring over thousands of years. However, sometimes cultural e or eutrophication occurs as the result of people acmunicipal sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runtivity, of the U.S. population live in areas off. Fortunately, only 15 is a where eutrophication problem. be replaced in detergents? Q: Can phosphates A: Not at the present time. A satisfactory replacement, meeting the following three vital requirements, has not yet been found : demonstrated safety for humans, environmental safety at high n levels of mass use and effective cleaning performance. A could now in result on phosphates poor cleaning levels actually in sanitation And as a rethe standards. nations cutback and a sult of recent scientific research, its been shown that phosphates are not the critical limiting f .ctor to eutrophication in coastal waters. These waters receive the sewage of approximately half the nations population. 7 mid-196- 5, man-mad- cut-dow- In answer to the question presented by W. Sterling Evans, Salt Lake County Clerk, as to whether or not the new contingent of voters, the 18 year old voter, could serve on a jury was answered by the Utah State Attorney General Vernon Romney as My opinion if that the mere fact a constitutional amendment has given the voting franchise to 18 year olds does not automatically entitle them to serve on juries. All prospective jurors must qualify pursuant to the provision of UCA 1953 one of the specific points thereof being a minimum age of twenty-on76-46- -8 e. Utah transit authority (the bus system) has enough money to meet its next payroll Sept. 4. After that unless relief comes from somewhere the buses will cease to roll. Four cities and Salt Lake County have been subsidizing the transit authority. But with Salt Lake City as the principal donor to the system ($378,067) in its present financial trouble it looks doubtful if they will come up with needed monies. City Commissioner George B. Catmull, who sent his resignation to Mayor J. Bracken Lee before his vacation two weeks ago has agreed to stay until the end of his term in elected office. However, the commissioner has asked to be relieved of his duties as of December 1, instead of the customary end of the year. R. LaVaun Cox, executive di- rector of the Utah Petroleum Council, told Attorney General Vernon Romney that the UPC would cooperate with the attorney general in eradicating unscrupulous service station owners and operators. Mr. Cox said that in visiting with members of the UPC they all agreed that in the best interests of their profession and public concern they are willing to help seek out the violators. i The Salt Palace is growing already. Final plans and preparations of specifications for six new bays of meetings rooms over the southeast area of the Salt Palace Exhibit Hall was authorized by the Salt Lake Civic Auditorium Board. Cost of the construction will come from the capital improvement budget. The cost, including the installation of carpeting, draperies and folding doors will permit division of the area into two rooms should not exceed $110,000. Salt Lake County Commissioners voted to rely upon the Health Department to deny or allow building permits in the southern portion of the county until a sewage problem is solved. They failed to fully act upon a request of the Salt Lake County Council of Government that all building permits be denied until safe standards are met in that portion of the county. City-Coun- 860 Where thousands of listeners enjoy concert music and news every dayI One of the first things one notices in a backward country is that children are still obeying their parents. ty |