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Show SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Glenn Bjornn, Times Howe Announces Candidacy For Congress from 2nd District Allan T. Howe Allan T. Howe announced this past week that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the Congressional seat from the 2nd District. His announcement was made at the Salt Lake Building. In his announcement Mr. Howe said: City-Coun- ty Publisher, Elected Association President As a practicing attorney in this state for many years and as one who has had the distinct honor and privilege to sit as a counselor in the position of Administrative Assistant to both United States Senator Frank E. Moss and Governor Calvin L. Rampton, I have had the firsthand opportunity to see the problems and confront this state and its Second Congressional District. I have had the satisfaction of helping to solve some of those problems and more importantly, I am well acquainted with many of the techniques and procedures that must be followed and with the personalities that must be informed and influenced if Utah is to successfully progress. I have felt the sweet, warm sense of satisfaction when the public good has been served through sensitive and attentive public service . . . and I have felt the tiring and self worn feeling of what that type of service has cost in terms of long, hard And feelhours of now of has that all brought ing me to the conclusion that I am ready to offer my talent, time and energy to the service of the (Continued on page 8) self-sacrifi- ce. Salt Lake City Faces Tourism Tax Revenue Loss, Officials Contend Salt Lake City Commissioner Jennings Phillips, Jr., said this past week that Salt Lake City foresees a substantial drop in sales tax revenue because of a drop of the tourist industry as the result of the energy short- age. The drop could mean a finan-ca- l crisis for many cities in the state. The Commissioner also said that if revenue does drop as much as predicted many cities, especially Salt Lake City, would face a critical period. Service would have to be curtailed and some employees may even be laid off if the sales tax revenue drops below a critical point. The comments came from the Finance Commissioner after City Auditor Lawrence A. Jones released the auditors report of the last fiscal year. City Auditor Jones prepared the annual report called for the last fiscal year as arduous, but financially successful year. The auditor also said it was one of the tightest appropriation budgets in many years, which necessitated the exercise of strict economy in each department to avoid deficit spending. Total revenues for the year ending Jan. 30 amount to $21.7 million in the general fund with total expenditures of $21.3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1974 Commission Chairman McClure Seeks Nomination for Congress Salt Lake County Commission Chairman Ralph McClure this week announced his intention of seeking the nomination for the Democratic Party bid for the Congressional seat from the 2nd District which is being vacated by Congressman Wayne Owens, who is seeking the Senate bid. Mr. McClure stressed the point that the need exists for a partnership between federal government and the local level. I am firmly committed to emphasizing local government. I feel its time we changed directions. Mr. McClure announced Glenn II. Bjornn Glenn H. Bjornn, owner and publisher of the Salt Lake Times, was elected at president of the Utah State Press Association at its 76th annual winter convention held in Salt Lake City this past week. Other officers elected at the convention for the coming year include: Charles Claybaugh of the Box Elder News and Journal as Vice President and George Rich of the Beaver Press as Secretary Treasurer. Two board of directors were also elected, Jim Landers of the Jordan Valley Sentinel as director from Region II and Sue Dutson as director from Region VI. John Stahle, Jr., publisher of the Davis County Clipper, was named recipient of the Master Editor andi Publisher award. One of the featured speakers at the association convention was University of Utah President Dr. David R. Gardner, who expressed that the educational opportunities in the state of Utah were far greater than in any other state. Dr. Gardner said that Utah is the only state he knows that supports nine colleges and universities along with three trade schools. Commissioners Asked Opinion of Taxes On Federal Land his Comin the candidacy County mission chambers before the 100 persons who attended. Mr. McClure said, Move away from federalism . . . decenter the power of the government with the best interest of the people clearly will be kept in mind. In a financial statement which was presented by the Commission he put his net worth at $14,-95- 5, that is $22,900 in liabilities subtracted from assets of $37,-86Contributions so far total 0. $5,000. Commissioner McClure said his 20 years in Salt Lake County government, 17 of them as a planner and 3 years as a county Commissioner, tell him just how critical this cooperation is. When making his announcement someone asked the ques tion, Just how much can a freshman Congressman do? Mr. McClure responded with, One thing I can do is identify your problems to those that can be dealt with. Then move positively and directly, that means getting the facts to the people so they can have an intelligent voice in government. Just as the people cant tolerate governments managing information, they cant condone the false belief that no amount of public opinion will influence the course of the governments actions. TODAYS v EDITORIAL v ' Leadership in Disarmament A greater threat to man than the energy crisis or overpopulation is the growing stockpile of nuclear warheads deployed around the world Dr. Charles C. Price of the University of Pennsylvania. U. S. nuclear warheads have increased from 4,000 in 1970 to over 10,000 Utahs Senator Frank E. Moss in 1973. has sent a letter to the CommisThere is not now a single emploee ofthe U.S. govask29 counties sions Utahs in The auditor also reported on ernment with even part-tim- e responsibility for planning a comments on bill is he ing the water utility fund saying that for complete disarmament, he said. Followthe water department continues sponsoring along with Senator negotiations to be confronted with a critical Hubert Humphrey. ing President Kennedys assassination, the U.S. governwould overhaul in the The bill ment downgraded its prior major effort in this direction, backlog of improvements to its lieu of taxes of paysystem plants and city water system. which had culminated in the McCloy-Zori- n agreement local to ments counties to give Commissioner Phillips said a new option. Ba- in 1961. that the current fiscal year is governments bill calls for 1) to solvent at the present sically the still Characterizing the SALT talks as beneficial in prinfedethe to take from continue time, that the city can live with- ral government a percentage of ciple hut actually harmful in establishing an increased in the budgets amount of $25 the federal revenues generated level of nuclear arms and perpetuating nuclear terror, million. ' The Commissioner did not say by natural resources or 2) to Dr. Price appealed to the federal government to once have the federal lands appraised, what they would do if and when placed on the tax rolls and be again assume an active role in seeking a comprehensive the revenue drops below the taxed at the same rate which (Continued on page 4) critical point. applies to private lands. Com. Jennings Phillips, Jr. |