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Show O. MHWMthW wwyw MMSMM .. THURSDAY, Editorial Pago u . WlWt ,aA r!- - Oacmibw 28, 1978 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD Consolidation of tho Roosovolt Standard and Uintah Basin Rocord Published' Wookly at Roosovolt, Utah M04I P.O. Box HI Second-Clas- s Postage paid at Roosevelt,,Utah Rates: One Subscription year, $4.00 Two Years, 910.0$ -- Paid In Advance A - ? ci . 4 KEVIN- ASHBY JEANNETTE P. FISH BARBARA ANN SMITH JOAN CROZIER KEVIN ASHBY CRAIG ASHBY DEANN THOAAASON ROBERTA GIBBS .PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR BUSINESS AAANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER PLANT AAANAGER CIRCULATION TYPESETTER . . CORRESPONDENTS Gladys Ross, Roosevelt Ida Horrocks, Arcadia Tel inf ha Rasmussen, Ballard Garda Seeley, Bluebell Tracy Roberts, Hanna Arda Mansfield, Lapoint Lola Jones, Altamont Jane 722-277- 6 646--5 1 37 722-487- 5 454-318- 3 848-547- 6 247-237- 5 Farnsworth, AAoon Lake area .... 454-336- 3 454-366- 5 i Nola Nelson, Moniwel Katherine Ivie, Myton Connie Lee, Tabiona Loma McKee, Tridell Lorraine Broadhead, Utahn Ivy Chandler, Randlett Paula Bailey, Duchesne Zola Spencer, Neola Edna I Simmons, Whiterocks 353-45- 44 722-493- 4 .. 848-547- 1 247-235- 0 848-552- 2 545-243- 9 G . 738-530- 6 Out of Luck CSM 353-452- 8 353-483- 0 Confidential Sources Should Be Kept Secret $ ; 9 : - 5 'I , i . 3 - would despoil the rights of others. We simply feel that they should be given the opportunity to do the job the American public has come to expect of them, even to depend on them to do. A bill, to be introduced before the next Congress, would restore the security of unpublished information held by reporters, broadcasters, freelance writers and academicians. The measure is supported by Utah's Senator Orrin Hatch. Information from his office indicated that the bill would prohibit a search for or seizure of the notes, photographs or other "work product" of a person who has these materials in connection with the dissemination to the public of a newspaper, book, broadcast or other similar form of public communication. There are two exceptions. If the person in possession of the material is believed to be involved in criminal activity related to the evidence sought or if the search and seizure is necessary to prevent death or serious bodi- The press which has ever served as a watchdog as well as a source of information is proving increasingly unpopular with the United States Supreme Court this year. Most recently, the Supreme Court refused to consider the case of Myron Farber, the New York reporter who refused to divulge confidential information in a murder trial. They left Father's fail term and the New York Times' fines standing instead of coming out with a definitive ruling on keeping confidential information and informants secret. Earlier this year, in a case involving a California newspaper, the court decision allowed police to raid newsrooms without warning to search for evidence of crimes committed by others. The justices did say that police must first obtain search warrants, but members of the press across the country feel that this provision will do little to slow the searchers. We ask, "How are reporters supposed to gain information when their informants are subject to being revealed by a police search of those reporters' files? How far would the Watergate investigation have gotten if the identity of 'Deep Throat' been publicized?" Another disturbing high court decision refused special prison access to a California television station. The justices told the press it has no more right of access than the general public. In theory, that sounds fine, but in practice, how many members of the public would care to investigate the conditions in a prison? Or look thorugh government records to find Jr ? VJ t abuses i product materials in media would have to be subpoenaed possession and the subpoenae process would have to be followed until all appeals were exhausted ' before there could be a search. We are not sure that Congress can accomplish this with a bill, but in light of this year's Supreme Court decisions, we feel something should be done to protect the information-gatherin- g rights of the press. We agree with Senator Hatch's statement.'' "Too much of the important information uncovered that by the media could be destroyed if this Supreme Court decision is allowed to stand. In addition, the confidential sources of newsmen could be exposed and lost without protections contained in this bill. We need the government whistle-blower- s who expose corruption and political wrongdoing from the inside." WILDLIFE REPORT An article in the DecemberJanu-arissue of NATIONAL WILDLIFE magazine has emphasized the critical relationship between snow and many species of wildlife. Although mortality is high among wildlife populations during winter, it is ironic that a y ! ,'A1 i :: m Maid Well, the Big Day" is behind ua and we are ready to plan our lives for the next year. Christmas is always a time of the year. We now super-bus- y have short of a week to wrap up 1978. Many thanks to those who responded to the program. We supplied 11 families with Christmas as a result of generous individuals, business people and organisations. I -- - JNCCQ YOUT a . i V'lLTlSlIllBS tTGG -- iV 4 blanket of snow is necessary for the survivan of many spedes. The insulation which snow provides is essential to mice, moles, shrews and other small rodents. Without the insulating capacity of snow, reports the article, more body heat would be lost than gained. When snow reaches a depth of six inches, rodents begin tunneling near the ground when temperatures do not reach the extremes of the air above. In fact, when snow depths reach two feet, tunnel temperatures may be 70 degrees higher than air temperature. Snow poses problems, however, for animals like foxes and coyotes which prey upon these rodents. They must zigzag over the snow surface, listening for signs of life in the tunnels. When a signal is picked up," reports the like snoeshoea; and the long legs of moose and elk help them move about-- at least until snow becomes too deep. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists report that Utah's mountain goat population is in good shape. The Wasatch population now numbers at ft am in 1967 and DWR Washington biologists are now looking at the of transplanting possibility animals to other parts of Utah. -- i TUt e Mr. and Mrs. Perry Maxfidd and family, Provo, spent last Saturday visiting hia parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Maxfidd. They brought acme friends with them from Venexuela who were visiting them. e Terry Carroll came home Friday from Twin Falla, Idaho, where he has work. He will stay nntO' after Christmas. e Fred and Shirley Luiaey gave a Christmas party, at their .home Friday evening for the ' ENCLOSURES RESCREEFHNO DESK INSURAKCl N0M INVITED 8 Bank (Altamont), Helen Allen, Roper Kappan (R.W. Jones), Duane Hill, Uintah Packing (Vernal), Arnie Powell (targets). Fisher Security Crane, Janitorial, Ted Without and support of our be nowhere! The success of the turkey shoot proves that the upper country has very special people. God bless each and every one of community the help we would . you. Q3S3 . COMB 6S QjEGxD Qsaffe o SCREENS A k tion. First Kozy K Dres Shop, Cafe, Duchesne Auto Ned Mitchell Construc- 3G SUDINO DOORS MHUQMD CLOSED DOORS o CUSTOM MIRROR WORK SHOW DOORS SKKVICX Mere, AHsraont STORE FRONTS I Scotties Alexander's (Altamont), 8132) COUPLXTKGUS3 t apodal thanks go to the business ea that donated the for our shoot: Jessen Polled turkeys Hereford, Lindsey's Mr. B Plaster Palace, Mohlman's, Bluebell Store, least 33. The goats were introduced o NEW WINDOWS i: 3 Our following w-- Specialists r snow article, "the fox leaps high into the air to land stiff legged with nose and forepaws held dose together. The sudden pressure breaks the snow crust, and the fox'a Jaws quickly dose on its prey. Other animals, lynx and ptarmigan among them, have densely furred or feathered feat which function much PLAT! GLASS "l; cold and crews. Collection days are: Dec. 80, Jan. 8, and Jan. 13. REPLACEMENT ?,. the faithful people who braved the and the mothers who donated their time and food to help make our shoot a success. all pick-u- p Roosevelt .tffl the Altamont 2nd held their annual Ward fend raising turkey shoot The boys and the scout committee wish to thank The Roosevelt Landfill Department has made arrangements with the Roosevelt First Ward Priest Quorum to pick up Christmas trees after the A v-- v Holiday season.' The trees will not be picked up with regular garbage and trash because of the difficulty of handling them and the amount of apace they occupy. A fee of fifty cents per tree will be collected from residents who leave trees in front of their homes far the 722-201- 6 3 ; Editor: December 16 Cub Scouts Sincerely, Fuller Olympic All Point Supplim PMibuig Storm Doors Window On Barbara Powell (Den Leader Coach JONES PAINT CO. &PaintGLASS and Glass dazing Dear is better. We are not attempting to sanctify the press or to give them any special powers which -- Chamber Non-wor- k This has become a watchdog function of the various press media, acting on behalf of the public because they have the means of making their findings widely known and thus bringing about a change, hopefully for the i The would like to see this program organized a little earlier and become more effective. The results were gratifying, however. The city crews did a fine job with the snow removal on some of the streets in the business district and elsewhere about town. We still have a few problems on Main. Street. We hope that If we have much more anew the city and county crews CAN work together and alleviate the snow problem. The Chamber of Commerce has been working overtime in an effort to improve the weather. It would be nice to get the publicity that the Uintah Basin was the warmest spot in December in the nation instead of tho coldest, huh? We had a lovely Christmas Day..cold, but nice. I guess we can console ourselves by thinking how green and lovely, it will be this spring with all the moisture we are receiving now. I am looking forward to another "chance" with a new year approaching, to change some things in my operation".. ..personal and otherwise. Seems nice to have a starting point to try to do better. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Chamber Challenge: Start the new Year out rightjoin the Chamber. ly injury. by public officials? ... TABU TOPS INSUUTEO GLASS STORM DOORS employees at Fred's garage. WHITE "Glass end Point Specialists" CAMOUFLAGE Although snow presents problems It is essential for the winter sur- for many species of wildlife. vival of others. e Jerry and Bonnie Carroll drove to Salt Lake Thursday to do ' some Christmas Ikims cjstsisfc ) ISallil m. 5J 'IS-'lgp- Imm B UM RSIWE ST E R N alnstreet Roosevelt ' ! wAWRR ... AAMMWtMAW .1 "4 |