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Show Su)jKiirters Urge Christensen To Ml U1 Continue IFight Candidate For Mayor Scores Slackness5 In City Govt. Write-I- n A young background graphically bespeaks a high degree of leadership qualities week declared that one of Salt Lake Citys most critical needs is "bolder, mortssertive type of leadership." In this day of booming economy and almost spectacular growth of communities throughout the nation, Salt Lake City cannot afford to show slackness in policy and direction in city goverignt We must have the administrative strength to keep pace with progress." nia-yps- ' So spoke blond, canRex L. Christensen, write-in- " didate for mayor of Salt Lake City. An avowed defender of justice for ranch-bre- d all," the genial-manner- ed Because of a minor very questionable To all three of these instiutions of higher learning he gained admittance through scholarships. He was president of the graduating class at Snow College; was president of the International Relations Club of that institution, and was president of the New Haven Brandi, Connecticut District, New England Mission, of he LDS Church, while attending The write-i- n procedure safeguards the rights of the people against unfair governmental restraint. Yale University. It is simple to write in your NAVAL OFFICER FOB STRICT ENFORCEMENT as he is popularly known Rex asserted that strict and unswerving enforcement of die Constitution has always been one of his zealous perand that this trait, in sonal credos high political office, is doubly vital and necessary if a city is to demonREX L. CHRISTENSEN strate its most valuable characterisAmericanism. tic He said that if elected mayor on Sept. 29, 1913, Rex has an educational ballot he would re- background studded with high leadthe write-in- " store sound, fair and logical" gov- ership qualities and intellectual acernment He said the police de- complishment partment would be his target for These same qualities shine through in brilliant fashion in Rexs religious closest He declared that inefficiency and pursuits. He was first in the LDS laxness" has too long been one of system to be admitted and graduated " He from the Yale University Divinity that departments School. He has taught and served pointed out that criminal detection has been reduced to a new, danger- in numerous capacities in the LDS Church. He was Master M Man is ous low'' in Salt Lake City. Both political and lay observers the LDS Church, and Seventy is have made this comment about Rex: the Priesthood. He is presently deHe has the rare combined qualities livering a series of talks to the of a statesman, humanitarian and Priesthood. Rex is a graduate of Snow College patriot" and was graduated from Brighan witl Young University in 1938-3- 9 REARED ON RANCH B.S. and M.S. degrees. He was gradBom and reared on his fathers uated from Yale University in 1945 sheep ranch in Ephraim, Utah, on with a B.D. degree. trade-marks.- Z7f&?dd ?f Rex served two years as a U.S. Navy officer during World War II, having graduated from William and Mary College in 1943 with a commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve, in rank No. 1. Following the war, he matriculated at the University of Southern California and Stanford University, in 1947-4He served as speech instructor in California; as high school instructor in speech, English and history in Idaho, and last year was Carbon College instructor in American history, economics, debate and foreign affairs. For die last two and a half years he served as public relations consultant for the State Department of Health in Salt Lake City. Recently, Rex was recipient of a personal citation from former President Herbert Hoover for advancing the cause and principles of Americanism. For the last 10 years, Rex! has lectured on Americanism and international affairs before school assemblies, churches, civic and professional groups. He was official lecturer for die American Heritage Foundation (Freedom Train). Rex's fraternal and civic affiliations include TUA, SIGMU, B.Y.U.; International Relations Club, affiliate of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Rotary International, and American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. 8. uCd disqualifica-io- n Rex L. Chrisincreasing ar- action against tensen's filing, an ray of supporters have urged that he continue the fight on the write-i- n ballot basis. 42-year-o- ld, candidate struck out at what he charged constituted political coer-sio- n among city employees" and discrimination against persons because of race, creed or economic status." chosen candidate at the bottom of the ballot. No further ings are necessary. United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah, and enforcement of all city ordinances. Bold admin. 'A leadership and efficient business-lik- e lstration. Understanding cooperation with city employees and members of the community. A Conduct an objective study of the commission form of government to determine whether it should be retained or whether It should be reor manager-counc-il placed by a stronr mayor-councform. However, the final decision will be made by the people through a referendum. e city planning. Review the present municipal tax structure, with the express purpose of eliminating all inequities. A more practical and fora program of public relations. il Long-rang- rd-looki- ng mark- OTHER SUCCESSFUL ODD Strom Thurmond governor of South - elected Carolina several years ago. Willard Mackelprang -elected county attorney of Kane Co. in 1954. He won by 544 votes. .John K. Little, whose name was on the ballot, polled only 271 votes. SBfojCoo Osdd 0 Rex L. Christensen Pledges The Following Dynamic Program . . A Strict compliance with the Constitution of the - and . Encourage the growth of new Industries to absorb Utah's labor force and create new opportunities at home for the young people who leave the state for more challenging opportunities. Firm guarantee to honor and protect the constitu tional rights of all city employees regardless of race, creed, political affiliation or economio status. Examination of the feasibility of Integrating city and county Into a single Incorporated municipality. More permanent road and bridge construction reprograms in order to forego costly, stop-ga- p A more uniform and equitable pay scale for all city employees, based on a plan of Incentive advancement. Improved and modernised arterial highway sys tems to relieve unnecessary traffic congestion and expedite shopper travel to all business centers of the city. Prohibit all political coertlon among city em ployees. This page is a Paid Political Advertisement pair measures. Continuance of present forward-lookin- g water purification and sewage disposal programs. Maximum value for every taxpayer's dollar ex pended. Vigorous and promotion of all civic, religious, cultural, professional, business labor affairs in our community, Approachable and open to suggestions of any Cltlxen In our cnnnnnwiiy. fair-minde- d ' |
