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Show BOX 2603 CITY SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Renovation of Bldg. May Cause Loss of Federal Funds City-Cou- nt Rep. Owens Rakes U. S. Postal Service The U. S. Postal Service, which was created to provide better services more economically, is instead providing shoddier service, remarked Wayne Owens recently. "Instead of faster mail delivery, many first class air mail letters are taking from four to eight days to reach Washington from Utah. In the face of escalating pay scales for top level officials in the Postal service, postal rates rise and service declines. In light of this deplorable a situation, I am bill which would force the U. S. Postal Service to explain why they are unable to meet six minimum standards of service, Owens said. The corporation would also be required to offer a proposal to the Congress as to what would be necessary to meet those standards. This legislation at no cost to the taxpayer is an attempt to serve notice on the Postal Service that they can no longer operate in the inefficient fashion which has become the norm, the Congressman commented. It is time for some accountability on their part. The legislation specifies six standards which must be met, including next-da- y delivery of three-dadey a within mail city; livery for mail anywhere within the United States; and letter carrier and window service on a six-da- y per week basis. The bill would also guarantee second attempts on parcel post delivery, and multiple daily delivery and collection service. (D-Uta- h) Comm. Conrad Harrison .. Dr. Frank Jonas, who is chair- man of the Salt Lake Committee on Historic Sites,. says that the changes taking place in the old City and County Building are such that are jeopardizing federal subsidy funds. Buildings placed on the National Historic Register sites qualify for the federal funds only if they are preserved in their original state. Many city employees feel that much of the renovation of the interior of the old building fails to maintain and preserve the structures original character. Dr. Jonas said that what is happening to the building is contrary to city policy for renovation work. Many of the older city employees said that what is being done to the interior of the building is exactly what should not be done. Many of the old historic sites are being preserved in other places and many cannot see the justification in the remodeling work. Prior to the renovation, which is nearly finished, employees in the auditors office worked in a large office. County Auditor Gerald Hansen said that the room was unsuited for auditing practices and thus the changes so-call- Dr. Frank Jonas . . had to be made. The County Commission has authorized $39,000 for the renovation, and so far to date some $20,000 of that money has been ' used. Most of the objections stem from the fact that the remodeling being done is chopping up the space into smaller offices and thus making the working areas much more crowded. City Commissioner Conrad B. Harrison is heading, a joint committee studying the means to restore the building exterior and has been assured that all the partitions can be removed so the buildings original design remains unchanged. Commissioner Harrison went on to say that a new City and County building may soon ben come a reality. The City would probably remain in the old City and County building while the other department offices would be moved. Plans are under way for continuing renovations to the city chambers on the commission third floor of the building. Further changes would be done in such a way as to enhance the early architecture and design. city-coun- ty Crm-missio- ed Vetoed or Signed by Governor I I Legislation Governing Land Use Seen in Special Budget Session Utahs Governor Calvin L. Rampton said that he hopes the upcoming 1974 Utah Legislature in its budget session can give forth legislation governing the state land use. The Governor added that he intends to appoint a land use committee parallel to the membership proposed for a special sutdy commission contained in a bill not acted upon by the House of Representatives in the general session. The purpose of the committee will be to do some of the study sought in the unsuccessful legislation and proceed to prepare new legislation for the budget sessions which would require two thirds approval of the legislature to gain introduction in the 20 day budget session. Governor Calvin L. Rampton .The rejection of the proposed legislation was the greatest dis- emors response was that the appointment, according to the federal government will have to governor of the recent session. solve that problem through fedA senate bill passed would have eral legislation because the provided for a seven member monument is a federal area. Alstate Land Use Commission to lowing the water to rise to the formulate objectives over the level sought by the Bureau of critical areas of land use. But Reclamation wouldnt touch the the bill removed the initial rec- bridge and wouldnt be aesthetommendation t of allowing the ically offensive. The Governor went on to say commission to issue permits for he did acknowledge an that some developments. to persuade Ray. Wayne The Governor went on to say Owens and Rep. Gunn McKay, a that he would probably call special Senate session alone to Democratic Congressmen, from act on confirmation of guber- leaving their' seats to make a Senate bid. Should either do so natorial appointments in This would be in addition the chances for holding the Demto a possible special session of ocratic seats would be weakthe full legislature possible in ened. He gave his personal enthe first week of September to dorsement to Salt Lake .City AtInsurance .Medical act on financial matters. torney Donald Holbrook, but Govalso said that it isnt an attempt Persons have asked the Premiums Deductible ernor for his response over the to dissuade others from running Some Utah taxpayers last year water backing issues into the for the expected vacated senate failed to deduct medical insurGov- - seat. ance premiums and, as a result, Rainbow Bridge area. The overpaid their income taxes, Roland V. Wise, District Director of Internal Revenue, said. If taxpayers itemize deductions, they may deduct in full as a medical expense one-ha- lf the premium paid for medical insurance, up to a maximum of $150 without regard to the three percent limitation, Mr. Wise said. Taxpayers should add the remainder of the premium cost for medical insurance to other medical costs and reduce that total by three percent of adjusted grosr In New York City more than 30,000 persons receive income, he added. Life insurance methadone treatment. Keeping pace with methadone, and accident and health insurand street muggings have dropped, ance covering the loss of earn- ipartment break-in- s ings are not medical expenses fewer addicts have been arrested and the number of over and the premiums paid are not dose and related narcotic deaths have fallen. deductible. A recent issue of Science magazine examined the The Form 1040 instructions explain the handling of medical growing use of methadone for treating heroin addicts. expenses. IRS Publication 502 Methadone, a synthetic heroin substitute, has beDeduction for Medical and Den tal Expenses, also contains fur- come the primary treatment for addicts. More than 80,-00- 0 Americans receive methadone from treatment facili- ther information. It is available free by writing the IRS district One of the bills vetoed by the Governor was an item vetoed to hack nearly $1 million from a state building board allocation and some $317,000 from the ap-tpropriation bill, The Governor signed into law on the last day some 16 new bills including the New Utah Crimi-fe- lt nay Code, a bill justifying state office. (Continued on page 8) he t 23, 1973 at-te- mp mid-Jun- e. TODAYS EDITORIAL Methadone Treatment Time Up, Last of Proposed Laws This is the last of three articles which has been a summary of the bills passed and signed by the governor into law. Many of the bills passed by recent legislature have been vetoed because of much dupli- cation in previously passed bills and some which the Governor was not in the best interest of the state and its citizens. FRIDAY, MARCH 84101 ( Continued on page 4) |