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Show SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Aver Announces Candidacy For S.L County Attorney Post FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1974 Land Use Bill Cains November Ballot Spot Sterling Evans Seeks To S.L. County Clerk's Position Re-electi- on Secy, of State Clyde L. Miller The much debated Land Use Bill which was to go into effect instead it is to protect and serve Salt Lake County Clerk W. this week will not be law until the people. My commitment is to Evans has announced Sterling observe this basic principle of the people of Utah get the chance his candidacy for I to vote on it. The bill was passed am gcod government. conto seeking I believe the County Attorby the recent legislature. to build on the courteous, tinue The Land Use Bill a is is gained in where it ney position efficient service we have depossible to do a great deal to- enough signatures this week for veloped over the past six years, ward improving governmental a spot on the November ballot, Mr. Evans said. processes through the steady ap- to be put before the voters. Fred W. Finlinson is campaign The signatures of some 47,645 plication of common sense and Committee members cl manager. registered voters were needed, the campaign will be two Salt hard work. Mr. Avery stated that he would which represents 10 per cent of Lake attorneys, Albert Bowen adopt the following program if the total votes cast for all gu- and John S. Boyden. bernatorial candidates in the last elected: Mr. Evans cited the efficiency re-electi- re-electi- on John G. Avery John G. Avery, Chief Civil Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, announced this week he will seek the Democratic nomination for County Attorney He is the first to announce his candiaey for the post now being held by Democrat Carl J. who has said he will not seek a second term. Commenting on today's political scene and his objectives in seeking office, Mr. Avery said: It is obvious that the business of government is not to abuse the public and violate its trust; Ne-mel- ka, Participating actively to protect the consumer from fraudulent activities. 1 believe consumers should get what they pay for. Intervening in the publics behalf before such regulatory agencies as the Public Service Commission. Utility rates affect every taxpayer. Systematically reviewing all county transactions to insure a compliance with sound legal practices. County business involves the receipt and expenditure of many millions of dolars every year. Mistakes can be costly. Investigating the activities of any public official or agency when there is cause to believe illegal conduct exists. All public officials must become accustomed to being honest. Promptly disposing of criminal cases is a manner best suited to reducing the crime rate. (Continued on page 81 Utah Democratic Women Take Part in Campaign Conference Of an expected 800 attendees, 1300 Democratic women participated in the 1974 Campaign Con- ference for Domeocratic Women held in Washington, D.C. Marion Peterson of Salina; Zelma Brundage, Beverly Saat-hof- f, Norma Bose man and Lena Bartlett of Salt Lake City; Margie Pat Peterson, Kit Linford and Mae Reeder of Ogden; Alice Jensen, Provo; Bernita Kerscher of Sunset; Ludawn Williams of Bountiful; Iva Critchley, Freda Wood, Trudie Cloward, LaVerda Ross, Lillian Whelewright and Ruth Wheelwright; Shirley Jensen of North Salt Lake of the Utah delegation, participated in the two and a half day programs of workshops on how to win in politics. The conference was geared to stimulate greater interest in political participation. Elected national, state and local women officials, 1974 women candidates for office and women engaged in political action at all levels of government in the country were among the participants. Under the sponsorship of the Democratic National Committee, general election. Utah Secretary of State Clyde L. Miller said that some 48,700 signatures were in his hands with still more petitions to come in from County Clerks. Qualifications of the petition within 60 days after the legislative session means the new statute will not go into effect April 3 as scheduled. The largest number of signatures required were from Salt Lake County, where some 20,984 signatures were needed and with one day remaining Mr. Miller had some 23,006 with more petitions coming from the Salt Lake County Clerks office. To gain the place on the November ballot besides the signatures alone, a referendum moves must gain at least 10 per cent of registered voter signatures of at least 15 counties, then more signatures from any combination of counties or a single county to equal one tenth of the preceding gubernatorial vote. developed in the County Clerks office as the basis for his camOur workload has inpaign. creased 33 per cent since 1970, yet with excellent performance from our staff we have increased personnel only 8 per cent. The Clerks office responsibilitie include handling the voter registration and elections for Salt Lake County, involving nearly 600 voting districts. The voter registration program has been greatly improved. Cards are now given to those who register, showing the district in which they reside. The office also has the responsibility for processing all activity of the Courts, including probate of Wills, scheduling court matters, calling juries, processing all documents and handling of evidence. Funds for child support and alimony are received and dispersed in the office. Over 6500 couples applied for marriage licenses in the office last year. The office also passport applications or 34 New Lawyers Take handles the naturalization of citizens. Were planning further comState Bar Oath puterization to speed service, to Some 34 men and women were conserve space and reduce costs. sworn in as members of the I am seeking to continue in the Utah State Bar this week dur- Clerks office to bring about the ing a ceremony at the Utah Su- further savings I know can be preme Court Chamber. made, he said. Court Clerk Allan Mecham administered the oath to the new lawyers with Chief Justice E. R. Callister, Jr., presiding over the five member court. f Girl Scout Cookies Ready for Distribution Marion Peterson the 1974 Campaign Conference for Democratic Women was the first to be held since 1966. Harriet Cipriani, Director of Women Activities for the Democratic National Committee said: A large iCcntinued on page 8) Keep the dog in and stay home until your Girl Scout Cookies arrive at the door. Girl Scouts Will be delivering cookies ordered in March between April 5 and 13. If you are one of the unfortunate ones whose home was not reached during March, booths will be set up by Cadette Girl Scouts at all the malls in the metropolitan area. You may purchase the five delicious flavors and assist the Girl Scouts to conduct a successful camping Drogram as well as support their troop activities. Tf all these efforts fail, call the service center nearest you and a Girl Scout with extra boxes will be dispatch to your door. County Clerk W. Sterling Evans He was appoinetd as County Clerk April 29, 1968, and was elected to a four year term in 1970. Prior to this he served as Salt Lake County Purchasing Agent from January 1, 1967. For many years he was controller for the Salt Lake Division of Safeway Stores holding responsibility for a several state area. He is married and the father of three children. A former member of the Utah House of Representatives serving three terms, he has served on the Utah Safety Council and filled various civic positions. He is a member of the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, the Sons of Utah Pioneers, Salt Lake Kiwanis Club and Public Association. He is a graduate of BYU and an active church member. Ad-minstrat- ors TODAYS EDITORIAL 4 V- - What Makes Greatness? Some interesting shifts in public opinion concerning the things which make America great have shown up in a Harris opinion poll. Of those questioned, 90 per cent believe hard working people have been most important in the past, but only 74 percent believe hard work will be a major factor in Americas future greatness. Around 88 percent credit development of rich natural resources as vital to present U.S. strength, but only 65 percent believe this will be as important in the future. Larger numbers of people place emphasis on equal opportunity (Continued on page 4) |