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Show SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1974 Senator Magnuson To Speak in Salt Lake March 14 S. L. County Clerk Evans Seeks Simplicity in Voter Registration 'Code of Political Ethics' Issued By Hinckley Institute of Politics The third ranking member of where he should register and the United States Senate, SenaCiting the need to restore vote. G. tor Warren Magnuson, will credibility to American politics, Mr. Evans said that his office speak in Salt Lake City Thurs- the Hinckley Insttiute of Politics is in the process of mailing out day, March 14. at the University of Utah this more than 12,000 wallet sized Senator Magnuson will speak week issued an 11 point Code cards with voter registration in- at a reception honoring Repre- of Political Ethics covering the formation to county residents affected tty the done since the last election. According to Mr. Evans, some 36 districts in the unincorporated areas of the county had to be divided due to the rapid increase in registered voters. The districts involved are spread throughout the county, Kearns, Taylorsville and Magna. The Clerk said, Due to the tremendous growth of the county we felt it was time to update registration procedures and provide each person who registers with a voter information card showing his name, address, and voting district number. The card wiil be given to every new voter who registers or to voters who transfer from one district to another. They will be distributed by the voter agents on registration days or can be picked up (Continued on page 5) ing County Clerk W. Sterling Evans Salt Lake County Clerk W. Sterling Evans said this week that the Salt Lake County Clerks office has launched a campaign to help the citizens of the county reduce confusion over the ever present problem of Day Long Conference Considers S.L. City and County Merger The proposed charter that would combine Salt Lake County. and Salt Lake City governments will be discussed, explained and criticized during a day long conference scheduled for March 13 at the Ramada Inn. Governor Calvin L. Rampton will keynote the conference with an address on The Need to Modernize Utahs Local Governments. The Utah Chapter, American Society for Public Administration, is sponsoring the conference. Throughout the day, panels will discuss effects of the proposed charter on government services. This will include the areas of law enforcement, fire protection, land use, finance and revenue, legal services, the impact on special districts and health and social services. Other panels will discuss effects on personnel and public employees, elected officials, the electorate, political parties, the area wide administration, and the impact on existing smaller cities such as Murray, Sandy and West Jordan. The Case Against the Proposed Charter is the title of will be delivered by Thomas O. Breitling of the Utah Independent. William M. Timmins, chairman of the conference, will lead off the cativities with an explanation of the days program. Richard D. Winder, chairman of the Local Government Study Commission, will chair a panel that will summarize the pro- posed charter. Members of the commission will participate. They are Marie P. Bagley, Richard Carlquist, Peggy Eble, Clement E. Jay, J. U. Jensen, W. Mack Lawrence, Regina M. Rieke, Jeannine C. Rokich, D. Michael Setwart and Raymond S. Uno. Pete Grundfossen, director of the Commission, will introduce the members. Members of the Commission will also sit on the afternoon panel. Timmins said the proposed charter could have far reaching implications on the lives of the people who live in the Salt Lake Valley. It is an original concept of area wide government, and culminates seven years of research and effort by a large number of individuals, he added. Timmins said the Utah Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration is providing a forum for discussion of the proposed charter, but will maintain a neutral stance on the matter. The organization bylaws prohibit the Society from taking a stand on the issue one way or sentative Wayne Owens. Mr. Owens has announced his candidacy for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Wallace F. 3ennett. Congressman Owens said that the presence of Sentor Magnuson, who is chairman of the Commerce Committee, will give Utah businessmen an opportunity to meet a man who is largely responsible for the regulation of the nations business. : Nonie McIntyre For House Seat From District 21 Nonie McIntyre this week announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Utah House of Representatives from District 21. Mrs. McIntyre charged that her district should have been better represented in the past legislatures and spurred her announcement. Mrs. McIntyre said, Much of the legislation produced in past sessions has been determined by special interest. One example is the issue of the classroom size in Utah schools. Nonie McIntyre holds a degree from Grinnell College in Iowa and has worked in journalism and public relations. She is a member of the Democratic State Central Committee and the Salt Lake County Democratic Central Committee. In 1972 Mrs. McIntyre was the Democratic nominee for the Utah House from her district. items of political espionage and campaign financing. The three page document, only the second of its kind in America was composed by a group of clergymen, practicing politicians, philosophers and students and formally approved by the institutes board of directors. The Code provides ethical guidelines for politicans in the conduct of their campaign. Its basic philosophy is contained in a Preamble which reads: One thing more important than my own election to office is the right of the people through free elections to choose a government acceptable to themselves. Furthermore, I clearly understand that a democracy cannot function without politics and politicians. Thus, I pledge to conduct all aspects of my campaign in a manner which will strengthen the electoral process and bring honor and dignity to the practice of politics. Additionally, the code: Requires a candidate to express his views frankly, openly, and truthfully and to cooperate with the news media. Prohibits intentional misrepresentation of an opponents record or position on the issues. bi-parti- " Requires the candidate to deal vigorously with public issues, and to refrain from discussing an opponent's personal life, except as it may bear, directly on his or her fitness for public of- fice. Prohibits a candidate from raising new charges or issues during the last 48 hours of the campaign which could have been aired earlier when my opponent would have had time to reply. Enjoins an incumbent from subsidizing his campaign with public funds or coercing campaign assistance from employees or suppliers and contractors. Prescribes the use of unlawful surveillance or any other form of covert intelligence gathering against an opponent. Prohibits a candidate from obstructing an opponent in attempt to present his or her message to the public. Requires a candidate to refrain from any interference in the nominating process and primary elections of another party. Directs a candidate to accept full responsibility for the conduct of those working in the campaign and to take action against any subordinate who violates the code or laws governing elections. Requites a candidate to pledge that, if elected, he will conduct public responsibilities in keep- , TODAYS EDITORIAL Increasing Land Values Fashion in Bloom Slated March 9 Just always increased in value Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Salt Lake City Council is having its doesnt mean it always will. Majority feeling for land fashion show and luncheon Sat- ownership could change or tax policies shift their emphaurday, March 9, at 12:30 p.m. in sis. The population pressure theme, says Max Ways in the Union Building at the UniFortune Magazine, is ridiculous in the United States. versity of Utah. The Image will do the Fash- Still, it would he difficult to convince some ,32 percent of ion show and the theme is Luv in the U.S. who live on less than 2 percent is-- Fashion in Bloom. Xi Gam-m- ? the people Chapter is in charge with of the land area in me tropolitan centers that there is not Marilyn Adcox as chairman. The pressure on the land. But, if you should drive your car cost is $4.50 per person. Besides a baked goods sale, along the highways of New York State just 50 miles there will be door prizes and raf- from Manhattan Island you would find yourself passfles. It is open to the public and ing through open country, wooded mountains and small anyone wishing reservations can communities that havent changed much in decades. 6 call Marilyn Adcox at Similar conditions ar efound in the hinterlands around or Sallie Christensen at because land has 266-814- 487-633- 9. Washington, D.C., and many other metropolitan areas. The interstate highway system If you think there is someone standing on every square averages better than 80 per cent completed across the nation, anc foot of land, try driving across the hundreds of miles of 63 per cent in Utah. One major open country in Utah, Wyoming or Idaho. Mr. Way function of the interstate is for f Continued on national defense. page 4) |