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Show Page Two THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1971 Receives $50,000 Grant from Kennecott U DIPLOMATIC POUCH The following letters were recently answered by the Depart ment of State: Can the U.S. government use its influence in bringing plight of the Baltic nations to the attention of the United Nations? OJJEL Altadena, Calif. Dear OJJE.: the concern that underlies the appeals made by the Americans for Freedom of Captive Nations and the Baltic Freedom Rally, because we the abuses of human freedoms which have characterized Soviet rule. However, whatever steps may be taken would be appropriate for us to take in the future in the United Nations General Assembly or in other United organs must take into account that the possibilities for actoin in the UN are limited, particularly from the point of view of their effectiveness in inducing the Soviet authorities to try to change conditions in the USWe appreciate de-plo- se Na-atio- ns SR. We must realistically recog- nize that in the present circumstances it would not be helpful to the cause of the Baltic states if we precipitated a voting confrontation in the UN. The result of such a confrontation would be likely to prejudice the standing of tihose who hope for the restoration of the right of self determination for the Baltic peoples as well as our ability to continue to advocate their cause most effectively. Denials of human rights are of concern to us, and we have un- A planning grant of $50,000 from Kennecott Copper Corpora Canal and military disengage- tion will enable the University ment there. Time is running out for numof Utah Department of Comma erous Utah youngsters who have Both Israel and Egypt continue nity and Family Medicine to de to be interested in an interim velop proposals and seek oper- not been screened for amblyopia and other visual defects. canal agreement and both have ating funds for study If amblyopia is not detected asked us to continue our efforts of possible health effects of S02 before a child reaches the age of to bring about such a settlement. in the Utah environment. six or seven, says J. Fred WhitAlthough there remain substanThe planning grant was an- ney, coordinator of the Board of tial unresolved differences be- nounced I. Herbert Fusfeld, by Educations Sight Conservation tween the parties, we believe director of Kenneresearch for Service, the child will probably that a basis for future progress cott in New York. be toward an interim settlement ii permanently disabled. chairC. Dr. Hilmon Castle, be achieved. We find that in cerDepth perception is impaired Comof man of the in most amblyopias which keeps Department tain respects there are parallel and Medicine, the victim out of many profesFamily munity attitudes between the parties. We said Kennecotts will sions which require detailed spur gift are also encouraged that the under of work. Even a simple task like proposals cease fire resulting from the US completion on the for research projects Middle East initiative of June way threading a needle is more diffiof health efforts air cult for an amblyopia victim. pollutants. 25, 1970 remains in effect, after The sooner amblyopia, which Utah will benefit greatly from more than 13 months. We remain in active contact a full scale effort to accumulate blocks out or dims sharp central with the parties, and intend to basic data concerning the effects vision, is detected, the more chance there is for sight recovpursue a very active program of pollutants on human beings funcery. Because of parent apathy or of discussions between now and (specifically pulmonary the end of the year to see if we tions) as well as animals and ignorance concerning the screencan play a useful role in bring- vegetation. The proposed studies, ing clinics, however, only one out children require extensive ad- of two ing about an interim settlement. which will We believe an interim Suez set- ditional financial support, will was screened last year. Screening is performed in tlement continues to be the best consider the environmental, occonsemost cases by trained volunteers human way to assure that relative quiet cupationalof and pollution as it may who come from auxiliary organiwill continue and spare people quences zations scattered throughout the be experienced in Utah. of the area the anguish and heart We appreciate this vote of state. Almost all kindergarten break of loss of lives. The US will continue its effort to achieve support from Kennecott and will children are screened, since they an interim Suez Canal settle- now vigorously seek the addi- can be screened at the school. children ment also because it would con- tional funds required for the ex- But to bust be local clinics take brought stitute a practical test of peace tensive inquiry which must Since imchildren under to parents. by as a preliminary that, in time, could help move place 4 old adecannot be tested years provement in local environmenmatters toward an overall set- tal conditions." a there is quately, only short 2 3 or year period for vision tlement in accordance with the to catch the defect bescreeners November 1967 resolution of fore becomes it 364-846If its permanently 4 the UN Security Council. priitini...dial In all, visual screening was acin-dep- th pre-kindergar- & ers and 19,512 kindergarteners during 1970-7Of these, wcievT flWV giziee 93.3 KW.Hf.02EM SUiUSteiqift Where Thousands enjoy listening to toe-tappi- ng music in stereo every day! ?! WSTEJ fte0WN6 Off TWeMf QP 2 cms (1-f- 1 each) kidney c. tablespoon Z cups beans can (1 fc.) tomatoes 1 can (8 ox.) tomato sauce (8 cMH ponder ox.) shredded Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheese cubes 1 A customer service center containing an electronic postage stamp vending machine is being introduced to financial institutions by National Postage Centers, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. Designed for the lobbies of banks and savings and loan associations, the handsome unit combines the stamp machine with advertising displays, a community bulletin board and literature racks. Backlighted color transparencies on two sides of the four-side- d unit promote financial services. The interchangeable transparencies are provided by Living Color Financial Displays, Inc., of Miami, a leading specialist in financial lobby display advertising. The stamp vending machines, made by the Scribe Corporation of Chicago, dispense U.S. postage Rtnmjxs m a variety of denominations. The United States uses Scribe stamp vending machines in post offices government throughout the country. National Postage Centers, Inc., manufactures postage centers, found in shopping center malls anil 8ma eF Scribe Postage Stamp machines for P notel lobbies, stores and other retail locations. Self-Servi- . (Do not boil.) melting hlInlsh with cubes of Cheddar cheese. and top with onion and green pepper pound ground beef n r " -- - ,- - en JUL coin-operat- ed Self-Servi- HiiGHEIV Dial New Postage Stamp Machine Doubles As Bank Service Center oven me Ptae In serving dishes - Utah 84111. - -- nSssTel n- Community screening clinics will be held throughout the state. Schedules will be given via the local newspapers and other means. Further information regarding local screening schedules may be obtained by writing the Utah Society for the Prevention of Blindness at 2033 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121; or to the Sight Conservation Services, Visually Handicapped at 309 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, litres- ce free-standi- Brown to add to chili. ambloypes. 1. P FL0VR. Cleveland, Ohio Dear J.J.M. United States efforts in the Middle East are currently focused on helping to achieve an interim Suez Canal agreement based on the reopening of the VARIATION: referred for further for testing possible visual de57 of those referred were fects; ten complished on 7,618 What is our current policy in the Middle East? pupiimi 688 were pre-kindergar- ten der review those steps we may take in the UN to counteract Soviet violations of accepted human rights. 2 taWtspoon butter 1 cup chopped Orion cup chopped green Youngsters from Utah Schools Lose Time Against Eye Checkups (SMlfcaBKi SEDGEHJQSD&Hfo" iinaafiEim self-servi- ce ce ng |