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Show Our Phone Numbers Uncertain Sky News, News Tips Circulation Delivery Information Variable cloudiness through Friday. Snow flurries in the mountains. Daytime highs in the lower 40s. Details, weather map on Page 66 PAGES when both round table, with no markers, nameplates or flags to indicate d whether the talks were or They will be flanked by two small square tables for secretaries and translators. The bickering over the shape of the table centered on whether there would be an Allied team on one side and a Communist team on the other, or whether the Viet Cong would be seated as a separate force with the South Vietnamese government The Viet Cong and Saigon each insist it is the sole representive of South Vietnam. The bickering continued for more than two months while men on both sides died in Vietnam, arousing outrage and indignation among many persons in the world. The final size of the tables will be determined by the French government which is host for the talks and two-side- four-sided.- ? The Mountain West's First Newspaper 10c THURSDAY, - Two (UPI) Soviet space ships docked today in orbit, the first time such a maneuver had ever been carried out. After exchanging crew members in another historic first the two Soyuz vessels disengaged and went their separate ways. For one hour, two of the three crew members from the spaceship Soyuz 5 had walked in space as their vehicle remained locked together with Soyuz 4 to form what the officii news agency Tass called the world's MOSCOW manned Vladimir Shatalov had been alone since his Tuesday launch. The ships remained linked from 3:20 a.m. EST to 7:55 a.m. four hours and a half. It had been expected they would remain linked for some time, but informed sources hi Moscow said the two capsules probably would land Friday. Between the and linkup They remained aboard Soyuz the separation and Boris Volvnov was alone aboard Soyuz 5. A British scientist said the Russians could keep such a space station aloft indefinitely and use ii as a jump-of- f point for a manned flight to rhe moon. American scientists also have said a space station was necessary for further space tion. after 4 cosmonaut separation, research engineers Lt. Col. Yevgeny Khrunov and Aiexei Yeliseyev clambered out of Soyuz 5 in which they were launched Wednesday with a third man, made their way along guide rails and carried out various task. They then entered Soyuz 4 where Lt. Col. first experimental space ; Apollo 9 mission set to begin Feb. 28. Two astronauts will transfer via a pressurized docking tunnel between the three-seApollo command ship and the Apollo moon landing spacecraft, called the Lunar Modulo, and launched with it. Later one astronaut will spacewalk from one ship to the other in practice for a lunar landing. The United Sta'es plans to launch its first rudimentary space station in 1971. It will be the inside of a rocket stage fitted with living and working units. This orbital two-ma- flights. The United States plans Its first crew transfer with the ' ' Utah Sailor Hurt, 1 Safe In Carrier Fire ' 1 f- - I1F 20. Johnson, showing deep emotion on the procedural breakthrough that came four days before he leaves office, said the way had been cleared for the start of substantive talks and We must be constated: fident that an honorable peace is possible if we here at home s is' 't V ( iA- TvSx A iCWc-'- ' w ' ' s e "3r - W it w 'fry 1 A' t a v ' 'n ' ' 's The first three measures to be passed by the 38th Legislature were approved in the House today and sent to the Senate. They concerned motor fuel INSIDE.THE Deseret News Staff Writer remain steady. We must pursue peace as diligently as we have fought aghe said. And this gression, year we have made steady progress for the peace we all devoutly pray for. I deeply believe that if we only remain united and stay together on this path we will achieve See TALKS on Page A--8 Among several Utahns aboard the USS Enterprise, at least one was seriously burned and another escaped injury when a series of explosions and a fire swept tM ship. Two Idaho crewmen were killed Tuesday in the tragedy at sea and another was reported missing. Airman William G. Skinner, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Skinner, 1155 S. 11th West, Salt Lake City, was reported to be one of the three most badly burned survivors (See accompanying story). taxes, bad checks and insurance protection for state property,. All were approved without dissent. On the calendar for possible action today or Friday were ,11 more bills, including two of special interest to Sait Lake City. One would clarify the citys authority to operate a bus system, the other would remove a cloud over the citys prostitution law which has hampered en i 1-- B 27, 31, 33 2, 3 Theater Entertainment 4 8 TV Highlights 14 15, 16 16 Wetther Map Action Ads SECTION 16-2- 4 C Sports 1-- Financial 3 6, 7 8 City, Regional worthless check. The third measure given approval was HJR1. It directs the State Finance Department to prepare a plan for the state to provide its own insurance on property up to a given loss, after which the coverage would be by private insurers. The program is to be presented to the Legislature. The House opened debate on See OPPOSITION on Page A4 TEXAS HOSPITAL He was In serious condition today at Brooke Army ' Medical Center, Ft. Sam San Antonio, Tex., Houston, where he was flown from Hawaii after the Enterprise limped into Pearl Harbor. Skinner was under treatment for 2nd and 3rd degree bums over 40 per cent of his body. Hell make it, a medical public information officer told the Deseret News. Hes serious, but not critical. PATENTS, FIANCE Skinner's parents and his fiance, Marie Martin left Salt Lake City Wednesday night for San Antonio to visit him in , AP Wirt Photo The destroyer Rogers, maneuvers alongside Enterprise in the Pacific to help battle Jires. Enterprise Damages Tallied Up - Spiral Wage-Pric- e Obituaries year in 1968, but he predicted! the economic gains in 1969 will not and should not be as large as those in 1968. But they will still make for a highly prosperous year, said. loon. He called on Congress to take decisive step toward price We, must find a way of a combining our prosperity with stability. price stability," Johnson told Johnson accompanied his Congress in his final economic recommendations with a report message. Reconciling these two from his Council of Economic objectives is the biggest re- Advisers which called for a maining overall economic chal- voluntary effort by both business and labor to dampen wage lenge facing tlie nation. said The President the and price hikes. economy enjoyed "too big a The recommended voluntary I restraints would be made on the basis of guidelines which would ask labor unions to cut contract costs from the nearly 7 per cent average raises of 1968 to around 5 per cent. In addition businessmen would be asked jo help the cause by soaking up the first 1 per cent of any wage increase before raising $ieir prices. Johnson dismissed the idea of forced government price and wage controls, calling them a dead end for economic freedom and progress. i PEARL HARBOR (UPI)-T- the hospital. Among other Utahns aboard the ship, one is known to have escaped unhurt, and there has been no word on two others Dennis and McCloyd String-habrothers from Emery, Emery County. Their parents could not be contacted. Fireman Robert E. Nation, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Nation, 1593 E. 4898 South, Murray, telephoned his parents Wednesday to report he Navy promised prompt repair of the explosion-wrecke- d USS Enterprise today but would hazard no estimate of the time or cost involved. The cause of the devastation, triggered by an explosion on the beneath a fighter-bombships flight deck Tuesday, was not known. Disaster investigators and clean-u- p crews worked on the , today shattered deck of the Enterprise, w orlds largest warship. side-by-si- 21 DEAD He said the government alone The casualty toll stood at 24 could not curb inflation with dead, one and 85 missing higher taxes and stiffer controls injured. A search was abanon the supply of money because doned at sunset Wednesday for d course would the such a missing crewman. ' mean stumbling into recession of the most seriously Three ; and slack." burned victims were flown Johnson said )iis recommen- - Wednesday to the bum ward of dation for continuation of the 10;the Armv Medical Center per cent Income tax surcharge in Antonio, Tex., and eight and his call for other high-ta- x 0t)ers were expected to be legislation, made to Congress (transferred there today. Sixty-budget one ednesday in his $tiu were hospita- message, were needed In the lized today at Tripler Mmy coming business year to balance Hospital in Honolulu the $195.3 billion in spending S SERIOUS proposals he offered to President-elect M. Nixon. Richard The three most badly burned were in serious Johnson also proposed chain- survivors condition with bums covering 30 the term of Federal the ing Reserve Board chairman to to 40 per cent of their bodies, presidential terms. The current Army doctors said. They were Paul as Airmen chairman's term, as an exam Identified pie, does not expire until 1970.Gatley, 21, Somerville, Mass; William G. Skinner, Salt Lake; He also proposed liberalizing McKen- and L the way Federal Reserve Board' 'I.. 2 5.C. Tree, Kmgs and are chosen members reforming the flection proce- - Lt. Col. Basil A Pruitt, dure for the presidents of the director of the Armys burn money systems 12 main banks. ward, another doctor burn In addition Johnson urged specialist and two Army medi-tla- t restraints in effect last year cal corpsmen were flying to which slowed down the flow of Honolulu to return with the victims hum U.S. dollars leaving the country other being 'Ste ENTERPRISE on rage A-should be continued. Good Time For Capital Visit By HACK MILLER Deseiri News Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C.-Tl- iere Is a best time to visit Washington. Its the period of time just prior to the inauguration of a new president. I was here just before the Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. In fact, milady and I stood, as press representatives, on President front porrh cne Kennedy's cold night when he announced the appointment of Orville Freeman, head of the Department of Agriculture. Tilings were very much as they are here these days just prior to the Nixon ceremony. what makes Washington special at this time? 'I People are courteous and accommodating. They open doors for you In government offices. They smile and are friendly. They want you to ask them something so they can answer lt in their finest gentleman v itli the other sore feet said. All around Wash- manner. eryone. Maybe we look a little like prospects to head up the gallery staff In the new administration. I never thought I looked like an impressario in art but maybe I do. Any rate, I like the special consideration that everyone is giving us. We both liked it. They are putting up the last touches for the inaugural platform in front of the Capitol Building. There is more lumber used than the Army used to build Camp San Luis Obispo for the Utah National It was in the National Art Gallery that 1 got the clue to the matter. I had been looking at a lot of pictures and sat down to rest. The fellow who occupied the same divan was footwear, too. We were enjoying the same miseries. Onfe cf the caretakers of the museum handed us a sheet of paper to read. It explained some of the new additions to the gallery. It was a nice gesture and that brought up the subject of courtesy. T have it figured," the ington do not bosses taking putting some of these people know who their new will be. So they are no chances, Theyre out their best for ev- WASHINGTON (AP) Sen. Albert Gore, said today a stock trust plan submitted by David M. Kennedy, designated as new Secretary of the Treasury, involves a clear-cu- t conflict of interest. us persons, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir members and our music critic, Harold Lundstrom. If Ted Jacobs at the Ute See GOOD on Page 25,000 A-- 8 Todays Thought l believe the; future ii the past again, entered through another only gate. - ' Guard in War II days, including the duck boards for the rainy seasons. The seating in that particular area will handle about . Arthur Wing Pinero V 8 1 William G. Skinner "he'll make it" ... all right and he was unhurt. There has been no word on other Utahns. Idahoans killed in the holocaust were Airman Ernest " Lee Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Foster, Weis-e- r, and Airman Apprentice Donald R. Lacy, son of Mrs. Bryan P. Lacy, Moscow. Another Idaho resident. Aviation Electrician 3.C. Patrick F. Bullinton, Boise, was listed as missing. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Boise, executive vice president of Boise State College. Airman Skinner has been in the U.S. Navy for over two years and has served aboard the Enterprise for more than Bul-Lnto- 18 months. A South High School gradu- ate, he received his basic training in San Diego and served two hitches in Vietnam before being assigned to the Enterprise. Treasury Nominee Still In 'Conflict' one-side- And if By PAUL SWENSON forcement The first bill passed today NEWS was HB15 which is intended to update the ancient motor fuel tax law and bring it into harwith other tax statutes. It mony SECTION A also liberalizes reporting proceRational, Foreign dures, reduces the penalty for WASHINGTON (UPI) -Pr-esident 8,10,14,5, 25,26 and gives the Tax Johnson today predicted a 18, 20, 21 Commission Womens Pages authority to waive 23 22, prosperous economic highly Editorial Pages under certain circum23 penalties Speaking of Politics year in 1969, but he warned stances. Our Man Jones Also approved today was HB Congress the nation must find Music 11 providing civil remedies for a some way to punch a hole in the 27, 31, 33 City, Regional balperson or firm victimized by a price-wag- e City, Regional Comics - r, J. By DEXTER C. ELLIS Deseret News Staff Writer SECTION workship will at first support three men in orbit for a month and will be revisited later. In describing the Soviet feat today Tass said Khrunov and Yeliseyev, a civilian, showed how spacemen could be transferred In rescues or relief operations in earth orbit. Tills new experiment gives the opportunity to change toe crew of the ship and also rescue (spacemen) in case of emergencies, Tass said. Never before have two manned ships locked together in space, much less transferred men from one to another. Foreign Minister Tran Chanh Thanh in Saigon immediately proclaimed it looks like victory. But observers in Paris said it appeared there had been concessions to the Communists to' get the talks started before Johnson leaves office on Jan. Three Measures . 16, 1969 Russ Dock, Switch Crew House ' JANUARY 2 Soviet Space Firsts but warned that fighting on the Vietnam battlefields which will call in cabinet may continue throughout makers to make them. the negotiations. South Vietnamese came sides accepted a -5-24-4445 5 Classified Ads Only Editorial offices: 34 E. First South SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH By GEORGE SIBERA The United States and PARIS (UPI) announced North Vietnam agreement today that will enable the expanded Vietnam talks to open Saturday in Paris. President Johnson hailed the agreement agreement 0 24-4445 521-353- Way Open For Talks To Resume The 524-284- Sports Scores B-1- 6. VOL. 371 NO. 14 24-4400 j Gore wrote Chairman Russell B. Long of the Senate Finance Committee which heard Kennedy testify earlier in the week, raising questions about Kennedys proposed financial arrangements. Conceding that no one has found a satisfactory answer, Gore called for closed ses- sions of the committee to ex- - before the Senate. Gore said Kennedy proposed to put his presently held bank stock in trust during his service a3 Secretaary of the Treasury, but charged provisions of this trust are super ficial. He said it left to Continental. as trustee, decisions on payments of dividends and withdrawal of profits. Gore said this meant that the nominee Is not actually severing his connection with the bank. Gore said, Moreover, Mr. Kennedy proposes, after confirmation by the Senate, Jo additional large purchase of Continental the holdings Illinois bank through a stock option plan, of which he does not propose to divest himeslf, but or otherwise dispose, which he proposes to held for an imprecise period of mouths. |