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Show 1 rmiiimiiiiiiiiiiimiitiiiiiiiiinmiiiumiiiMiiiiiiiiiiimiimi.iii'iuiiiniiiuitinmnn 'Tty to remember what you did DESERET NEWS wrong-th- is really great is r LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Raising Permit Fee We Star.d For The Constitution Of The United States As Having Been Divinely Inspired 12 A EIDTORIAl PAGE AUGUST MONDAY, conAny residents of Salt Lake County who are or some home new a doing templating building remodeling on his home should have gotten a building permit before Aug. 1, 1969. The other day I purchased a building permit for $32. Since August 1, 1969 this same permit costs you for the same services, which are really quite limited, $56. Doesnt it seem quite odd that the good old county commissioners didnt need a tax boost this year? They really dont need one when they can jab the poor homeowner with an increase of nearly 75 percent for every building permit issued this 4, 1969 Will U.S. Be Safe Or Sorry On ABM Issue? With the Senate scheduled to vote this week on the conmissile defense system, troversial Safeguard America stands at one of the most crucial crossroads in its history. Which road we take will influence our national security and world peace for years to come, but many Americans are confused about which way to turn. Just how confused is indicated by the fact that the verdict in the Senate is expected to be decided by a margin of one to three votes and might even end up in a tie. year. anti-ballist- ic The closeness of the vote reflects the complexity of an issue over which even the most eminent scientists as well as political leaders disagree. According to o..e study, the Safeguard missile system cannot effectively knock down incoming missiles so as to protect Americas own retaliatory missiles, would set off a new round in the arms race, and would take money from social reforms needed to help reunite a divided America. According to another study, Safeguard is the soundest insurance for peace and against war that the U.S. can buy at this point. This much seems clear: 1. Without Safeguard or something like it, the U.S. is virtually defenseless against even a single missile launched official of another against us by mistake. Or some lower-levand push the hands own his into matters country might take nuclear button. Or a national leader somewhere might lose control of his powers of reason. missile system, 2. Since the Soviets have an our lack of one could subject the U.S. to nuclear blackmail. el anti-ballist- ic ) for making Safeguard effective, its hard to believe that a nation which came from behind to beat the Russians to the moon cannot also meet this technological challenge. But the crux of the situation is this: If Safeguards proponents are wrong, millions of dollars will be lost. If Safeguards critics are wrong, millions of lives e 3. As I ? I I could be lost. In the words of the Citizens Committee for Peace With Security, We must survive' as well as prosper, and it is within our capacity to do both. NixonTripWorthwhile Nixon Has Russians Wondering yhe question burning deep in Moscow, as Richard Nixon circles the world, was put succinctly by a Soviet official: Is the new Nixon per- manent or is he going to stab us in the back in his dealings with Red China? The U n ited States, after prying at the Com- munist enigma for over 20 years, has secured its first Bartlett reai chance to present an enigma of its own and Richard Nixon is plainly determined to make the most of it The emphatic denials by the President and Henry Kissinger that the visit to Romania is linked in any way to the issue of China are designed to reassure the Soviets that no stealthy games are afoot. It is extremely important net to cloud the disarmament talks at this delicate stage. On the other hand the symbolism of Romania in the Communist world is such that the stopover there can easily be interpreted as a sign that the President does not intend to do what the Soviets urgently want him to do. This is to side with Moscow in the developing confrontation with Peking. It is increasingly clear that the a post-Ma- o leadership with whom it may be possible to deal constructively. Moreover one now hears within the Nixor. Administration echoes of Clause-wit- z admonition that when your enemies fight among themselves it is prudent to side with the weaker faction. Taken literally, this advice could provoke a policy of bolstering Red China to enable her to stand more equally against her adver- CHARLES BARTLETT Soviets may have 'in mind a military move against the Chinese. The massing of troops along the Chinese border, the timing of the world Communist congress with its clumsy introduction of the China issue by Chairman Brezhnev, and the diplomacy with Washington all hint that some brusque action, perhaps a military rap on the knuckles or perhaps something more serious may be imminent sary. But significant steps in this direction are obviously impractical. Arms aid to the Red Chinese would mean a radical break with popular attitudes and the gathering spirit of accommodation with Moscow. Moreover massive amounts of modern arms would be needed to give the Chinese parity with the Russians. The Soviets anxiety to have world opinion behind them in such an undertaking is understandable. They still smart from the reaction to the intervention in Czechoslovakia and they argue, with some justice, that Moscow-styl- e communism holds brighter hopes for world peace than the global imperialism with which they charge Chairman Mao. They argue, as Brezhnev did June 7, that while the Mao group was once content to criticize peaceful coexistence, it is now organizing armed conflicts. But the Nixon Administration is plainly not prepared to join the Soviets in ganging up on China. The two Red giants are divided more by their contention for Communist leadership and by historic border friction than by issues which directly involve the United States. The appeal cf reproving Maos bellicose clique is outweighed by the prospect of Even the diplomatic warming of relations with Peking cannot be accomplished dramatically. The Mao group retains its hold and the nation is reviving slowly from the internal preoccupations of the cultural revoluhen. Ambassadors have just been dispatched from Peking to France, Sweden and 15 other countries in an initial move to resume the conduct of foreign policy. This is the most intricate diplomatic initiative of Mr. Nixons presidency to date. He has the chance to create a personal and national image of magnanimity but he must avoid giving the Russians cause to complain that he has stabbed them in the back. That question is hard to answer, since the public wasnt let in on much of what transpired between Mr. Nixon and President Nicolae Ceausescu of Rumania. Moreover, much depends on how Moscow responds, and its full reaction isnt in yet. While the Soviet press dismissed the Nixon visit to Rumania with only a brief mention, such superficial coverage of western affairs isnt unusual. As for the fears that the Presidents visit to a breakaway Soviet satellite may jeopardize chances for improving relations, nations normally make and break agreements if it serves their own interests rather than on the basis of whether or not they happen to U.S.-Sovi- et irritated. feel We say normally because there can be no underestimatthe ing capacity for rash, illogical action on the part of men who ordered the invasion of Czechoslovakia not because it was giving up communism but simply because it wanted it3 own brand of communism. With these reservations in mind, this much seems clear in assessing the Nixon visit: The warm reception he received, which newsmen say was genuine, and not feigned, shows there is in Iron Curtain countries a great reservoir of goodwill toward America just waiting to be tapped. Despite essential differences in their viewpoints and internal orders, nations can enjoy fairly harmonious relations, as the U.S. and Rumania do, if only they will not try to impose their policies and practices on each other. If Rumania can move toward closer cooperation with the West without incurring punishment from Moscow, so might other East European nations. Finally, since Ceausescu has managed to become independent of Russia and maintains good relations with Red China, the visit just might give President Nixon some valuable insights into how to deal with Moscow and Peking. On balance, the Nixon trip seems well worthwhile. For The Reeord Any researcher who has labored over inaccurate dates and misspelled names knows the value of clear, concise, readable Besides showing researchers and genealogists where and how to search for old and new records, the World Conference n Records will also inevitably impress its students with the reed for keeping accurate records for the future. The conference opens Tuesday in Salt Lake City and ends next Friday. Its keynote, Records Protection in an Uncertain World, itself hints of the importance of During and after World War II much confusion was caused by the destruction and loss of records. With records missing, it became difficult not only to trace family lines but also, in some cases, to verify the ownership of various pieces of property. The assembly of talent represented in the conference in more than 200 seminars and workshops has not beer, equaled before, and it constitutes a rare opportunity for those interfrom the beginner ested in pursuing genealogical research to the professional. We welcome participants to the World Conference on Records in the knowledge that as they delve into the past, their important work has a lasting influence for the present and for generations yet to come. record-keepin- f 4 g. record-keepin- g. Got A ini, Explore Inner Space Now that we have learned more about outer space than we have ever known before, and before we attempt nine more trips to the moon as suggested by some spacemen at a cost cf a quarter mil- lion dollars or more for each trip, lets give some attention and explore the inner space of mens minds and hearts within our own land; and try to determine why there is so much distrust, jealousy, selfishness, greed and lack of interest in each other. Exploration of outer space is needful, but not at with $400 billions of debt the pace we are going hanging over this country, one wonders how long before this nation wrill not be able to meet its obli- gations, and be reduced to a welfare state. Our na- tional officials have taken care of themselves very nicely, and the space promoters have plenty, so they need not worry as to how millions of their fel- low Americans are faring. Lets not go overboard in our zeal to know what is in outer space, but give some attention to inner space within our own borders, and find solutions for troublesome conditions in our own land. If we for the rights of our fellows, we shall have a coundo not work together and have a scrupulous regard try not worthy of the name. -- S. j i j r r f s , I j ! ROY CHIPMAN 2505 Douglas St. I what they call a refrigerator and freezer, at a to turn any husband gray on the price first of the month. About a year later which is not a long time as far as durable goods go both the refrigerator and the freeze sections had developed cracks in the insulation. Also, some of the door shelvings had fallen apart, so that bottles could not be stored in the door. There was a crisis in the kitchen. Many phone calls were made; few were returned. Satisfaction was promised, but not delivered. So, reluctantly, I called the manufacturer, in another city. As luck would have it, my column appears in a newspaper in that city, so that I was something more than an anonymous irate male callThe public relations ofing fice got busy; we were assured that new We bought By SYDNEY J. HARRIS doors would be arriving in a matter criminated against. to I one member of the upper class on his yacht the other day who felt that his people were being made scapegoats for the tax inequities in the country. I shall call him Roger Carat. Its not right for Congress to pick on my people and say that we should bear more of the nations tax burden, lie said. If they persist In this foolishness, they may eliminate the rich class in this country altogether. We may just quit being rich. I wonder how theyd feel then? You wouldnt do that, I said. Why not? Roger asked. There was a time when being rich was a lot of fun. You could go to all the best places, buy the greatest meals, live in the finest houses, collect the most beautiful paintings. E er; one looked up to you and admired you. But now if youre rich everyone assumes you're not paving your share of taxes. Are you? I asked. Thats not the point, Roger said. We pay what the government asks us to pay. If it turns out that we are smari enough, or have people who are smart enough, to work it so we don't have to pay any taxes, then w e should get credit for it. Poor people can take advantage of the same laws. They apparently don't want to. talked of days. In a matter of weeks many weeks new doors arrived at our house. As the man unpacked them, guess what he found? Cracks in the insulation. He didnt even bother to finish the unpacking, but crated them up again and promised to bring other doors soon. Soon turned dut to be another month. It was now more than three months since we had first reported the defective insulation, which was strictly the manufacturers fault and all this time, we had been running our new refrigerator - freezer at half the capacity and double the operating expense. And we got these results through the application of muscle. But what if the muscle had been lacking? A poor family cant afford to make calls to the manufacturer. The average house long-distan- holder is impotent to get attention, much less action, without the pressure of adverse publicity. He is, in a word, I ! stuck. Millions of Americans are stuck today in trying to get appliances fixed. As the New York Times commented recently, Theres the possibility that the authorized service company doesnt answer the phone, that the dealer doesnt want to hear about it, and that finding a responsive ear at the manufacturers giant that it is is all but impossible. If youve had such a problem, write, call or wire the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago. They are spokesmen for the whole industry. Put on the pressure. Let them know. And let your friends know. Its past time for trade associations to start living up to the noble phrases in their brochures. ART BUCHWALD Thats so, I agreed. What I dont understand is why your people get so angry when Congress starts talkirg about tax reform. Because every time the subject of taxes comes up, everyone accuses the rich people of try ing to prevent reforms. Well, this is true of the oil depletion allowance, isnt it? I asked. It is not. The only reason rich people in the oil business are trying to keep the present oil depletion allowance- is to make sure that the country has a sufficient supply of oil in case of national nuclear emergency, such as an all-owar with the Soviets. If it wasnt for our concern for national defense, wed give up the oil depletion allowance in a minute. But dont you think rich people should pay some taxes? Of course, and were not against paying taxes. If we go to a ball game or to a play, we should pay a tax on the ticket. And I imagine theres nothing wrong in paying a sales tax on a Bentley or something like that. But when you start taxing rich people on their incomes, you're getting too close to home. You wouldnt go so far as to give rich people MORE tax relief, would you? Ill say this. Weve seen where helping poor people doesn't really work. And for what theyve done for us and we show it. But it seems to me that in spite of all your arguments, which I must say make sense, there will be some tax reform eventually passed, and you may have to pay more taxes to the government. I sincerely hope youre wrong, said Roger. But if it comes to that, then all I can say is if this country starts depending on its rich people for its taxes its in a much sorrier shape than anyone even dreamed. you know why? Because therere too many of them. No matter what you do for poor people, it isnt enough. Eat if you help rich people, you see the immediate results of your efforts. Unlike poor people, were grateful to our politicians GUEST CARTOON wniEBiOHi , Prayed For Astronauts I was aghast at the July 28 letter of Clifford Hartley, SL George. In that letter, Mr. Hartley degraded the Apollo 11 success as a useless waste created by demented minds. Not only this slander, but he went on to accuse Apollo 11 of profaning the Sabbath. I, along with millions around the world that Sun-day, watched, gasped, and prayed yes, prayed, Mr. Hartley prayeid for those courageous men, alone but for the spirit of God, those same men whom you characterized as depraved and money-hungrI, then and now, thank God for the intelligence he gave to man; for the capabilities of this great nation, and for His protection of the Apollo 11 $ mission to the moon. For the Glory of God Is In- - , (D&C 93:36) telligence. That Sunday, Mr. Hartley, three men were very near to God, and untold millions of others were . ( even nearer in their hearts. Millions of all denominations utilized that Sabbath to pray to their God for the safety of those three men, and their mis- j sion. Those men and their mission brought a nation and a world together if even for that one Sunday, f the Lords Day. No, Mr. Hartley, the Apollo 11 and its valiant crew were not a worthless waste; neither was it a tainted profanity. It, unlike your letter, illustrated the true great- - , ness of Gods most prized and finest creation. --A. ROBERT THORUP 1669 Blaine Ave. y. Dangers Of Cycles I would like to comment on the issue that has been brought up a lot lately about the motorcycle I situation. I know there is a high mortality rate on motor-cycles but there is one thing that makes it higher than it need be. Have these people who complain about motorcycles ever considered the fact that not all accidents involving motorcycles are the fault of t the cyclist? 1 My husband and I own a small motorcycle and I have a motorcycle endorsement on my drivers cense. I like to ride and I do so quite often. Many times I have been run off the road by a nitwit in an automobile. They cross in front of you on a through street when they are supposed to yield right of way because of a stop sign. They turn left in front of you when you have the right of way. In passing, they absolutely run you off the road. Quite often you even pull to the right to let them go by and they arent satisfied until they run you into the I gutter. Then they cuss you. If some of the unthinking, discourteous motor-- , ists would ride a motorcycle for a while, perhaps they would become more aware of the hazards r s involved. They might aiso learn to be mme and courteous to the person on the two- wheeled vehicle. Learning to ride a bike haS helped me to understand their problem. If the motorcyclists would realize that this new law about wearing helmets is for their protection instead of against their right of choice, they would be better off. --MRS.. JO LYNNS. SIMPSON ; BountlM 1!- cau-tiou- s "I've been saving something nice for you, but first you have to promise . . Christian Scltnc Monitor s iimm 1 Kearns It's Unfair To Poor Rich People In all the talk about tax reforms the one demand that keeps cropping up is that Congress do something about closing the loopholes for rich people. Many rich people think this is unfair and say theyre being dis- I It is incredible that not one of three intelligent men would think to get competent help. Why? Why? Why? -L- AVON E. MILLER Complaint? Top-Of-TheLi- ne a q s Questions Kennedy Case Just how worthwhile was President Nixons visit to Rumania? Maybe the county commissioners all own their own homes and are not going to be faced with the high cast of building today, or the increase of the interest rates that are pushing very close to 10 percent on the mortgage for a home. With the new increase in cost of permits for a home alone, we as builders will be paying close to $100 in permit fees for each home that is built in the county. My one complaint other than the increase is that we wont get any better service on our inspections or any better qualified personnel to handle the jobs that we are paying them for. The no increase in the mill levy for the county really sounded great, but there is always anoth- er way for them to get money out of the taxpayers to cover the big pay increase, which the county commissioners so overwhelmingly voted for themselves. -J- AY HOLT Riverton mu t an iiiEWmmiJimMW |