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Show " J w T - . .. J- -- - ,.T T A (. ' pr . r ( .. Thursday, October 30,' 1980 Uintah Basin Standard 12 FAVOR REPEAL OF WINDFALL PROFITS y Utah Small Royalty assn, to meet in Roosevelt, Nov. 13 ent which poses a threat to every minority that falls into diafavor. Today, it's the oil industry; tomorrow, it may be another industry, such u Independent Petroleum Association of America. They have the support iff more than 80 national state and regional associations, individuals, and companies representing! thousand of owners and producers royalty throughout the country'. I The state of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Wyoming were consulted in the case's preparation and are likely to join the suit directly or as intervenors, said the Independent Petroleum Association of America. The suit is based on constitutional grounds, according to Richard B. Larsen, Ogden, chairman of the Action Committee of the Small Royalty Owners Association of Utah. He said, "The windfall profits tax amounts to confiscatory taking of private property This goes without compensation. against the basic freedoms guaranteeing the right of private property." Larsen said another point to be considered is discrimination against an unpopular minority. He contends that this windfall bill establishes a preced A grass-root-s effort for tax relief is being made by the Utah Small and Gas) (Oil Royalty Owners Association. They will hold a meeting in Roosevelt Nov. 13, to decide the action to take to repeal the Windfall Profits Tax Bill of 1980. Thousands of Utahns with ownership of ga and oil royalties are deeply affected by the Windfall Profits Tax. They are concerned about not only the jeopardy of the free enterprise system but the energy future of the country. The Utah association will formulate plans for action they will take at this meeting. Among several options being considered are: efforts to increase cooperation with other small royalty owners throughout the United States for legislative support; filing a federal suit in District Court; giving support to groups with suits already filed in federal courts in other states. j According to an article written by Pete Chronis, oil editor of the Denver Post, on Oct 16, a U.S. District Court suit was filed in Wyoming by the agriculture. The Utah Association feels the Windfall Profits Tax Bill is also bad energy policy, social policy and . economic policy. U.S. Congressmen and state legislators have been invited to attend the Nov. 13 meeting. Cleon! Feight and Gordon Harms ton, chairman iff the State Department of Oil and Gas Commission, along with commission members, are also invited. The meeting will be held in the junior high school auditorium at Rbosevelt at 7 p.m. Anyone desiring more information may call Richard 4 or Verl Larsen, Ogden, at Haslem, Roosevelt, 394-881- 722-247- Phone nows Itoms to J. Rulon Anderlon i Duchesne County School District salary schedules at state mean Democratic Candidate V for 4-Y- ear - if '"IE ' Salary schedule .j.'; , teachers Duchesne County Commissioner We are in the midst of unparalelled economic growth in this area; the activity of the oil industry, higher livestock prices, and increased land values can provide great economic benefits for this County. But these things will continue only if we formulate an orderly plan for this growth and progress. More water for industrial, municipal and agricultural use must be made available. Roads and transportation facilities must be improved. I am proud of the great progress that has been made while have been County Commissioner. Our County is strong, out of debt, and running smoothly. These things do JSSstwilD not just happen vH takes, good jrig I have appreciated working with good people in these ac- complishments. I ing, October 23, at the Frontier Grill. The children were accompanied by their mother, who also arranges their music. A TOUCH OF CLASS Four youthful members of the Krough family. Salt Lake City, entertained the Utah Federated Women's Clubs convention Thursday even 722-51- 31 have the experience, knowledge, and time to continue to keep our County strong. November 4th election I solicit your support in the Paid Political Advartliment in for bachelor-degre- about 2.9 percent more than the Mountain States average. Because of. the very large salary adjustment made in Utah this year, the Foundation academic training. Thus, experienced teachers with t master's degree would receive up to $20,233 in the Duchesne District. Foundation analysts point out that the average starting salary in Utah this year is $11,736, and the average maximum salary for a teacher with a e the Duchesne County School District were boosted by an average of $1,554, or 12.7 percent this year. In addition, most teachers not at the top of the salary scale also received an annual experience increment averaging another' $502. Thus the total increase for a masters degree Is $20,402. Beginning teacher who had not reached the top salaries in Utah for a teacher with a step averaged about $2,056, or 16.9 bachelor's degree range from $11,273 school in Iron District to $18,625 in Emery percent during the 1980-8- 1 District. Maximum salaries for a year. These were some of the facts teacher with a master's degree vary reported by Utah Foundation, the ' from $17,685 in the Piute District to private research organization, in their $22,341 in Murray School District All of the above salary amounts are regular annual analysis of teacher salaries in Utah. for approximately 180-18- 5 teaching The study notes that total salary days or about nine months of actual increases (schedule increases plus service. Teachers with special duties increment increases) averaged $2,178 and those who teach summer school of or 16.7 percent throughout the state course, would receive added compenand ranged from 14.2 percent in Grand sation for such service. County School District to 29.5 percent According to the Foundation, a in Emery County School District. The teacher with a bachelors degree who Emery incresse, however, included a " began teaching in the Ducheane School special salary supplement of between District during the 1975-7- 6 school year $1,855 and $2,150, which was pro' 5? received $7;957. Today, that same1 from voted leeway funds. This salary teacher, with five years experience, would receive $14,200, which represupplement was furnished to Emery school personnel in order to attract sents .an increase of $6,243 or 78.5 and retain teachers in this rapidly- - ' percent, for the five-yeperiod. increase-representof that $4,520 county. ' growing, energy-ric- h Approximately : The starting salary for a teacher changes in the salary with a bachelors degree in Duchesne ' schedules and $1,723 represents School District this year is $11,890. annual salary step increments. The salary schedules include regular ' Statewide, total salary increases increases for experience and added (schedule plus increments) for a "teacher who began a Utah teaching career five years ago was $6,381 or 79.9 percent Still additional amounts would be received by teachers who acquired more academic, training during this period. Utah school districts encourage teachers to seek academic training by providing added ' additional compensation and mors step advances for teachers who obtain training beyond the bachelor's degree. Salaries paid to classroom teachers ' in Utah are slightly higher than the Mountain States average when an adjustment is made for s special retirement contribution made in Utah, but not in most of the other states. According to the National Education Association estimates! the average salary for classroom teachers in the Mountain States was $1564. The average salary in Utah (after the special retirement contribution adjustment) was approximately $15,713, or 1. Supreme Court, campaign draws little attention : . . Although there has been some controversy concerning the election of Utah Supreme Court justices, political campaigns are conducted by thoae who seek seats on the high court bench. Following are answers to questions posed by the League of Women Voters. The incumbent is Justice I. Daniel Stewart. He is challenged by Earl S. Spafford. Q. What Is your educational background?-Stewart: 1 ar s . Sis?; report observes that it is likely that the Utah advantage over the Mountain States may be even greater in 1980-8- - University of Utah "(1959); - Magna Oum Laude, Valedictorian, and Phi Beta Kappa; Doctor Juris, College of Law, University of Utah (1962), graduated first in dims and was editor-in-chie- f Utah Law Review, Order of Coil, Graduate of Institute of Judicial Administration, Senior Appellate Judges Seminar. Spafford: Graduate of University of Utah College of Law with bm., and L.L.B. and J.D. degrees. Q. What is your legal experience? Stewart: Honors Program, U.S. Dept, of Justice (top 10 percent of graduating class from a few top 'law school in the Assistant and country,' 1962-65Associate Professor of Law, Universimanaging ty of Utah (1962-65partner in major Salt Lake City law firm (1970-78Justice Utah Supreme ); chairman and Court member of numerous Utah State Bar Committees (1965-80presently chairman of joint legal-medi-a relation committee; drafter of several statutes enacted into law by the Utah Author of scholarly Legislature. articles and lecturer at various legal seminars. Accorded highest possible rating by most authoritative lawyer reference work. Spafford: Twenty-seve- n years practice in field B.A. (political science) ); ); ); (1978-present- ); of public law and private practice, induding extensive administrative and trial practice. Q. If your legal experience baa been in private practice, who were your major clients? , Stewart: and large busiSmall medium-siz- e ness enterprises, induding Walker Bank & Trust Co.; Newspaper Agency Corp.; Mountain Fuel Supply;, and several gasoline jobbers, distributors and dealers. . ,7-, T" """'.T'. Spafford: LDS Church Social Services, Utah1' Roofing Contractors Association, Sor- ensor Research Company and affiliates, Granite Furniture Company, Horace Mann Company. Q. What is your judicial experience? . Stewart: Chairman, Utah Board of Oil Gaa ) Mining Justice. Utah Supreme Court (1978-nt)-; drafter of Utah Supreme lurt ' rules to permit expedited & (1976-78- (quasi-judicial- disposition of cases. Spafford: I have served as pro-tejudge and arbitrator by special assignment Q. If you have judicial experience, what is yeur rate of reversal? Stewart: Never. Spafford: No reversals. Q. How has your success appeals? rate been in Stewart: In private practice and government service my success rate was over 95 percent Spafford: As a practicing attorney my success on appeals has been approxi-mately 80 percent or better. HW.U m BHWnflflT INSULATI0K SERVICEIRC. The Nearly 200 V Alarij District 67 Republican Utah House of Representatives Paid Political Ad c. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT TANKS PIPING substantial money to our campaign. Countless others have spent their time. Space and their right to privacy do not allow printing their names. mmm lHSULftTl68feorf service: area residents have contributed Vote for integrity in government FiMEST HOMES, SEE US FIRST FOR Metal Storage Units Metal Buildings ); House Or Business Insulation (Any Kind) 2 12 Miioi N7ost Of Roosevelt Highway 40 ' |