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Show " : UTAH UNtVERatTV OF libraries MAR 81978 ' SERIALS ORDER DT. Weber wants its fair share Ogden-Sa- lt Lake schism mars domestic tranquility by James M. Schutz Enterprise Staff Writer The friction between Weber County and Salt Lake City problem in Utahs government. This year, however, it reached a fever pitch, as Weber repreis a long-standin- g sentatives came into the session ready for war. Dramatic? Certainly. But nonetheless, friction between the two largest urban areas in Utah is a very real phenomena. Many politicians dont like to talk about it. Whenever asked, they preface their remarks with Im not sure there really is a conflict, and then proceed to list their grievances. And the problem wont go away. The calls for reasonableness and cooperation" will fall on deaf cars. Ogden wants remedial action, a share of the pic, a stake in the future, a piece of the action. Send back some money Roger Raw'son, a Democratic representative from Hooper, is normally consid- - ered the most vocal of the Ogden representatives. He insists Ogden wants only its fair Weber and North share. Davis County account for about 15 percent of state revenues from sales and property tax. And yet, we get only five percent back in capital expenditures . We just think the state should send some of bur money back up here, he de- - dared. Darrell Rcnstrom concurs. We have consistently sup- ported projects in Salt Lake. All were asking for is reciprocation. Renstrom, also a Democrat, is a state senator. But according to others, economics may only be a rallying point for more basic issues. Glade Sowards, who in (See SCHISM, page 4) Airlines spooked by ski anti-tru- st Aftci the disastrous year of 1977, this one is a welcome relief for the ski industry. But 1975 is yet unmatched. Most observers note Utah was one of few places with snow in 1975, whereas the white stuff is ubiquitous in 1977, (Arkansas included). But without wishing to be named, observers claim there may be another reason for the relatively poor Utah showing. Namely, an S8 million antitrust suit filed by Global Sports Tours against a num- - suit? her of large skiing assneia- tions. Their opinion is that airlines could possibly be diverting ski business from Utah because of the legal action. The suit, filed in Federal Court last December, reads like a Paul Erdmann novel. The charges arc replete with secret meetings, threats, and general high corporate intrigue. The villains are the two lodge associations for Park (See SKI SUIT, page 7) full scale war it's not. Rut in the conflict between Salt Lake and I Veber Counties , strategy as well as grit plays an A important role. Strategy seems to be Salt Lake's forte, while Weber monopolizes the grit. The illustration above shows two massive armies frontally assaulting each other. It lacks finesse, but war isn't always Lake difficulties like fencing. In this way , the Ogden-Sal- t resemble frontal war: no skillful maneuvers, just power politics on the floor of the state's two legislative houses. . . Union Bus comes down or no building permit, city says Wally Wright says it will stay. Partner Gary Sheets says it wont. Dividing the two (of four) partners in the Commerical Club Building is an antique Trolley bus, sitting atop the building at Exchange Place. Sheets wants to add a 5,000 square foot, seventh floor penthouse to the thc city has refused to issue a building permit for the new addition, said Sheets, reading from the board of adjustments order No. 7552. "Im negotiating with Wally now to remove the bus," he said. In fact, were meeting on Friday to determine who will bear the cost of taking the thing down." He estimates the cost a mere S200. At press time, however, Wright hadn't agreed to Sheets' demands. Squabbles aside. Sheets hopes construction on the new floor can begin within two months. Contractor will be Eric Peterson; architect is Gary Petersen. Estimated construction cost is $150,000. The new office space will Coordinated Financial Services. But the city board of adjustments says no go" unless the bus comes down. Wright has other plans. "Its essential for the roof top garden restaurant we have planned for the top of the boiler room," Wright told the Enterprise. The city contends 1 a piece of nostalgia." But until it comes down, VOLUME 7 NUMBER 35 by Sheri Poe Enterprise Staff Writer Open shop sympathies of state business registration director Ronald Casper led to his removal from that post last week, leaving a more favorable climate for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Enterprise has learned. Casper got word Wednesday his position at the department of business regulation as director of registration (managing licensing of electrical workers, beauticians, nurses and other single-persolicensing) had been terminated; he will return to his prior duties as administrative assistant to department of business regulation director Eugene Lambert. (See UNION, page 8) n the bus is a sign advertising he exTrolley Square, plained, and say its not. It wasnt put there to be a sign, its (Sec BUS, page 3) politics part of ouster MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1978 50 CENTS |