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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1976 Page Two Thank You Gov. Rampton for 12 Years of Dedicated Service (continued from page 1) 10 Give Us The Right To Practice Your Right (continued from page 1) officer five years ago reviewed in the newspaper again only the actual facts of the trial would be allowed. He said this was not a gag rule but newspapermen everywhere called it that because it told them what to write and what not to write. I have heard it said many times in small communities that everyone knows whats happening and a newspaper only verifies it. It goes further than that. i How many times have you been at a basketball game and watched some local kid get real hot on the floor sinking baskets and free throws right and left and how many of you have kept an accurate, foolproof account of that total? After the game, you might go to the score table and irritate them. But, you do check the newspaper for the box score to revive that memory and have the correct facts. The right to know is as fundamental as apple pie or baseball and you know all of us have dreams to be followed; a purpose, perhaps to build a better a better world. for others. community for others This is true regardless of whether we are professionals, in business, in industry or in anything else. How many times have people in your community told you that it is we who create the climate of the nation that if it were not for us (meaning newspaper writers) the gloom would be less and that we should print some good news for a change? The answer to that, in my judgment, is that you, as a community and individual businessman and as a citizen of the community should give us good news. It is not for us to print the good or the bad news but ALL news. If there has been an area of wrong-doinwhether it be on Main Street or at the White House, the journalist should have to tell you about it. Whether you are a banker, or industrialist, a merchant, publisher or editor, we all have one thing in common we are Americans. And as Americans, we subscribe to the document known as the Constitution, the greatest instrument of democracy ever written. While the Magna Carta, the previous model of freedom, is no longer in direct use as an instrument of British government, our Constitution is still a viable document in daily use and continually updated to meet changing needs through the amendments. Think of us as newspaper people who have heard again and again from the superintendent of schools, aldermen, mayor or the police chief who answered the newspapers inquiry by saying, This is really classified information. How many times have we in the newspaper business been given the paternalistic attitude of this is not good to publish? Who is the judge? How many times have editors-reporter- s been asked. We would appreciate it if you whether its a would refrain from using this item Main Sreet item, in the State Capitol or to some of our top reporters in the nations Capitol? This is a sign of the times and these are the days when we really need the help of the business community to make America work. If men who carry the free enterprise banner refuse to stand up and be g, heard, who will? Give us the right to practice your right! ?r the the dinner meetings ribbon cuttings and other functions were not tiresome, and were always for some worthwhile undertaking. 'Mrs. Rampton said the thing they will miss most is the visits to cities and town all over the state. She added. She and the Governor had visited hundreds of towns and I cant think of one where we dont have friends we made over the years. Biggest change Rampton said the biggest Gov. change which has taken place in the state during his years in office has been the growth of the economy. A few years ago the number, of new jobs created each year in Utah totaled about 6,500, while about 11,000 young people entered the job market each year. He said, now there are about 12,500 young people entering the job market yearly, but Utah is creating about 22,000 new jobs a year. The state is growing rapidly of people. due to an said The governor his biggest disappointment was the defeat of the land use referendum. He said he worked his heart out to get a good land use planning bill through the Legislature, only to see it go down to defeat in a vote. He added the issue was misrepresented by its opponents as opening the door to federal control, when it would have actually forestalled federal land use controls. Mrs. Rampton said the land use foes were extremists and harder to work with than more moderate . groups. Describing himself, Gov. Rampton said he is a social liberal and a fiscal conservative and said both political parties in Utah tended to be moderate, except in the last election when voters were much more conservative. Ramptons term of political service goes bade far enough to where some $280 million could run the state government in his first fiscal year. Now, he's preparing a budget in the $1 billion range. Gov. Rampton said his role in challenging Democratic primary gubernatorial candidate John Preston Creers advocacy of taking the sales tax off food has been overemphasized. He added, John was entirely acceptable to me as a candidate, and I don't think I affected the outcome. But the record had to be put straight because such a tax exemption without some offsetting revenue was an issue between himself and the legislature, he said. Rampton commented on his unveiled comparison of Republican Atty Gen. Vernon Romney's ability to be governor, he said he finds it difficult to assess its impact. If it had any affect, it was because I was articulating something the people could see for themselves if they looked and maybe it caused them to look harder. The governor said, staying Gary Gilmores firing squad execution wasn't a personal action, but one demanded in legal caution. He added, the whole situation reflects what should be a matter for the coming Utah Legislature: an amendment to the capital punishment law to provide for an automatic higher court review of death penalty cases to assure the state laws constitutionality. The governor said he favored capital punishment, but said it should be used sparingly. Rampton said, these contemporary issues caused far less anxiety or challenge than the initial tense and difficult position he faced upon assuming office in 1965. That was when the state faced a potential $6 million deficit and the states schools were under sanction of the National Education Assn., making it difficult to get teachers. Positions in organizations th- eLEASED GRAPEVINE Scott This week Governor-elec- t Matheson cast his second unofficial veto. Matheson, who already has said he doesnt want to move into the governor's mansion because its too small for his family of six, now says he wont approve plans for an elaborate ceremony swearing-i- n Jan. S.Matheson said he want the traditional at the ceremony and he want an extravagant color 19-gu- doesnt salute n doesnt when he succeeds retiring Calvin Rampton. guard Gov. Representative Dewaine Washburn, of Monroe, will lead a fight in the Utah Legislature to repeal a state requirement to register handguns upon purchase.Rep. Washburn announced that he intends to prefile legislation to eliminate the action of the state code which requires registration. He said many Utahns apparently are not aware that registration is required. Three names have been sent to Gov. Calvin L. Rampton by the Judicial Nominating Commission. Rampton will appoint one to replace Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice F. Henri Henroid. Nominated by the commission is, Cullen Y. Christensen, a Provo attorney; Second District Court Judge Calvin Gould, and Third District Court Judge Gordon R. Hall. Henroid announced his retirement several weeks ago, to be effective Jan. 3. Rampton has said he would let Matheson make the appointment since he would be working with the ' new appointee. Governor Rampton has held several positions in different organizations over the years, a few are: In honor of Gov. Calvin L. Chairman of the National Goverand his wife Lucybeth for Presi- Rampton nors Conference, 1974-7in behalf of Utah work their dent of the Council of State Gov- women, two trees were planted ernments from 1974-7Chairman, west of the State week. this Capitol of Rocky Mountain Over his political career Gov. Federation followed The planting ceremony, by Chairman, West- a small States, 1966-6in the Captiol Rampton actually saw his popu- ern reception Governors Conference, rotunda, was carried out larity rise to the point where 1969-7by the ComEducation Chairman, of the electorate voted Commission Governor's on the of the States, 1967-669.7 mission for him in his last election Status of Women. Commission State Four Corners chairwoman, Beth Gurrister, percent of the voters. This in itself 1971. Commission, Regional was a singular achievement. praised the Ramptons for their In January, Gov. Calvin L. strong support of women's proThat high a level of voter support has never been achieved by any Rampton will leave his familiar grams and for Setting a climate other governor, nor presidential Capitol surroundings and become a for change in the lives of women. candidate or U.S. Senate candidate private citizen once again. The Salt She said the governor never stifled from Utah. And only one of the Lake Times would like to congratuthe work of the commission, even dozen of congressional candidates, late him for his dedicated service to when he didnt agree with some of a Democrat in the depths of the the State of Utah, and wish Cal and the positions it took. Two five-foDepression, ever matched it. That Lucybeth the best of everything in Austrian pines were planted as a was J. Will Robinson. the future. living memorial to the Ramptons something personal which will remain for years to come, she said. 5. 5. 7. 0. two-thir- ds 8. ot r A will has the power to do marvelous things. Like taking care of your family in your absence. And assuring that your estate won't be tied up for months unnecessarily in probate court. At First Security Bank, our Trust Department has the knoriedge and experience to work with you and your attorney to set up and administer a practical estate. Its aO part of being a fun sendee bank. For aU details on how toe can help you, just can up and ask. Trust Department First Security Dank of Utah, NA 350-536- 1 MmfarFALG. Salt Lake County commissioners this week passed a new ordinance prohibiting showing of objectionable material at drive-i- n theaters where is can be viewed from outside the premises. County Attorney Paul Van Dam presented the ordinance to the commission, saying numerous complaints had been received from citizens who resent objectionable scenes visible to persons not inside the theater parking area. A hearing on the proposed ordinance was set for Jan. 6 at a place and time to be announced. The Utah Order of Women Legislators have urged Governor-elec- t Scott Matheson to name women to several top positions in the state government beginning with the State Supreme Court. Delila Abbott, president of the organization, said attorneys Mary Jane due, Mary Condos Lehmer and Pamela Taggart are all qualified for the high court. . |