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Show 1 f rnmmmrn f 0 16B DESERET NEWS, Wyyirrrvnnr " T To Present- Paper Wednesday, February 26, 1969 0 v erwhelmlng and cooperation among the dividual units. opposition was voiced Tuesday evening against a Senate bill which The extended power of the executive would director result in a much more efficient operation, Brockbank would delegate decisions concerning natural resources to an executive director picked by the governor. About 50 Utahns said. Including The many sporcsmen attended the public hearing for SB169, chaired by one of the bills Sen. sponsors, Brockbank, one-ma- n creation was rule of this immedi- ately criticized by William J. Welsh, vice chairman of the W. Hughes Lake. lt in- council and coordinating mer mayor of Price. The bill provides for the of the present elimination coordinating council tor natural resources. In its place the bill provides for an executive director with the power to effect coordination and cooperation among boards and divisions under the Department of Natural Resources. The decisions should for- not rest in the hands of one man," he said, adding that the department had not teen troubled in the past by policy blunders. Jay Bingham, a member ot the Western States Water Council, said that the current board had the confidence of the general public, a confidence which could not be vested in a single individual. The department includes boards and divisions handling water resources, state lands, fish and game, and parks and recreation. Former Gov. George D. Clyde said he opposed the bill because it stripped all power from citizen boards, giving them only advisory status. Government takes a serious step backwards when it its citizens, he stated. The bill also provides for the abolishment of the Great Salt Lake Authority, transferring its 'functions to the Division of Parks and Recreation. tor-ge- ts Under the current law, the Individual boards and divisions are greatly influenced by citizen committees, and, according to Sen. Brockbank, there is often a lack of unity James D. Moyle, chairman of the Board of Parks and Recreation, objected SB139 creates a one-ma- n that ., recom-mendar- A major paper will be Dttertf News Washington Bureau presented at the Western WASHINGTON The Senate meeting of the Association of Iron and Steel Engineer by Finance Committee announced' Dudley M. Collins, senior de- the formation Tuesday of a subcommittee cn vetsign engineer at the Geneva seven-maWorks, United States Steel erans legislation. At a press conference, Sen. Corp. The annual convention is Russell B. Long, commitbeing held in Los Angeles tee chairman said the subcomMonday througn Wednesday mittee would have original juof this week. risdiction within the committee n and the superpower, powers of the citizens Committees were only window dressing. objection y V ! n Vr" u over vetto of the veter- pension and compensation subcommittee member, legislation programs and the GI insurance was Sen. Herman E. Talmadge, program. Other members of the, These first two programs are Sens. Vance Hartke, group involved $5 billion on the $7 billion budget of the Veterans Ad- Ind.; Abraham, Ribicoff, Conn.; ministration in the last fiscal and Long, all Democrats; and! year; the insurance program Sens. Jack Miller, Iowa; Len B. has some $39 billion of policies Jordan, Idaho; Wallace F. Ben- in force," Long explained. nett, Republicans. Bennett j the of SELLING-OU- is sportsr an organizations that job security for the executive director w'ould be at the y -- A technical mra W gi 7 Man Panel On Veteran Legislation Named matters relating the Named chairman jthe ranking erans ans - Utahns Opposed Resource y NO MAIL OR T BELOW COST PHONE ORDERS whim of the new governor. The whole department would be placed under the political spoils system," said Glenn Thomas, president cf the Utah Sportsmen Association. A leader of the Vernal Rod and Gun Club argued that job tenure would become a thing of the past" if the bill were passed. Human Hair WIGLETS FIRST Other opponents included Verl Topham, member of the coordnating council; Vaughn Hanson, president of the Utah Water Users Association; Bud Phelps, director of Utah Fish and Game; and Bud Sullivan, director of Utah Wildlife Fed- QUALITY 39.95 PERFECT FIT eration. One of two persons voicing support of the bill was Gordon Harmston, exeo.. ve director of the department, who argued that a centralization of power would lead to greater efficiency. The fear of the power of the governor and his appointees have little relevance in the 20th Century, he said. 100 Dynell NEVER NEEDS STYLING Full Luxurious All Colors YOUR WIGLET STYLING SPECIAL Discount ig c Cleaned Conditioned . Phone 355-881- 3 DOORS OPEN ENTER 10 A.M. SHARP S.L. Bus Line Operating At Deficit Salt Lake City Lines continued to operate at a deficit during the last two months of 1968, a report filed with the Salt Lake City Auditors office showed today. Total operating revenue during November amounted to $99,023. expenses for Operating the same month totaled $99,016, resulting In a net Income of $7 one tenth of one per cent. The operating ratio for the moiun, not Including the $6,250 contribution of the city, was 99.99 per cent. Lawrence A. Jones, city auditor, said these expenses include only the operating costs, not costs. The city contributed $75,000 for the entire fiscal year of IP an average of $6,250 per month. ! ! i ! Unless a firm operates at 95 per cent or less of total expend-- ; ltures, Mr. Jones said, it could be considered to be in serious trouble. In November, 1967, the bus firms operating ratio was 105.71 per cent, with total oper-- ; a ting expenses set at $106,687. Operating revenue was $100,924, resulting in a deficit of $5,763. Net income for the month was minus $3,871. In November, 19C3, net income was $3,003. The city did not begin contributing to the bus lines until July 1, 1968. Operating income for Decem-- ! ber 968 was $359, excluding the for December, 19(38, was $4,109, with the citys share counted. In November, 1967, the bus line operated 213,734 total miles. In November, 1968, the buses ran 174, OS miles. December 1967 ! j door beams in every door. d Net Income contribution. citys Side-guar- and ran were 210,831 miles 1968 the buses 179,578 miles. fgures In December, Fire Hits S.L. House The malfunction of a gas beater resulted in a fire which caused an estimated $3,200 damage to a vacant house at 293 M St., Tuesday afternoon. A passing motorist spotted the fire coming from the roof of the y dwelling at 4:10 p.m. and notified fire officials. Battalion Fire Chief Karl W. Ilasselfeld said when they arrived on the scene the house was well involved in flames and breathing equipment was needed to enter the building. From the damage and the great amount of smoke encountered, it would appear that the fire had been smoldering for u two-stor- several hours before we the chief noted. The house was owned by Charles R. Lehmer, 4528 Arca-diarrived, o Lane. Chevrolet puts you first again during the Value Showdown. 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