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Show DESERET NEWS, 2Q Wednesday, August 13, 5 969 - dt Mace Portable sound equipment will be used for future shows In the Salt Palace arena to improve sound quality while a permanent solution is sought to existing problems, McCown E. (Ed) Hunt, president and board chairman, said today. He said a substantial solution to sound problems in the recently completed facility is at an early expected in Sound problems the arena have brought complaints since the Glen Campbell Show July 12. , All the - complaints were " . Portable sound equipment, rented for a recent rock concert proved favorable and will in located from people the same approximately area, Hunt said, Most of the 13,600 persons at the show apparently thought the sound was very adequate, so the continue to be used for shows, including this Fridays Sergio Mendez and Brasil 66 show in the arena, according to Earl L. Duryea, Salt Pal- problem doesnt exist throughout the arena. He also said critics attacked sound quality in the Little Theater and Assembly Hall of the Palace before acoustical treatment was completed and the sound systems adjusted. Both areas are now virtually ideal with respect to acoustical quality, Hunt said. ace manager. Architect Bruce J. McDermott and Leland K. Irvine, acoustical consultant for the Palace, have indicated their recommendations for solving the arena problems would likely include: Putting the sound cluster, mi y 4 ' U S Soy Buds f f - ? ClrDnroge now in & fixed position on the ceiling of the arena, on a winch, enabling it to be moved up and down and sidewards. Thus the pattern of sound waves could be adjusted to cc :.pensate for various types of events and different size audiences. ment an needed. Because of Us size, the arena is not ideal for a concert hall, McDermott said. It is about 83 fee from the arenas cement floor to the sound speaker cluster in the ceiling. It is 360 feet between walls of the arena. Modifications in seating Adding more material to walls in and sound equipment to satisareas where sound waves now fy the use of the arena for back bounce and cause symphony and ballet can realechoes; changes in proposed istically be made only on a stage locations; use of a band temporary basis. The arena is shell; acoustical drapery, and not a concert hall for symphouse of auxiliary, sound equip- - ' ny fidelity," he said. - sound-absorbe- nt Crime Rising S. L Reports Salt Lake Citys crime report for the first seven months of 1969 shows in- creases in all but one of the major crime categories. The only category showing any decrease was homicides, with ulx committed to date this year, compared to nine last year. All murders for the first seven months of 1969 have been cleared. For the same period of time last year, seven of the nine murders had been cleared. MAJOR INCREASE The crime of rape showed a substantial increase: 23 to date this year, compared to 14 last year. Of the 25 this year, 14 have been cleared. Last year, four of the 14 had been Salt Lake County Deputy Sheriffs Neil Boswell, Dick Carlson and Joe Gee, from left, examine stolen goods valued at thousands of dollars. Stolen C-bo- U. Street ds J A Closed etoveired A cooperative effort among three units juvenile, narcotof the Salt ics and detectve Lake County Sheriffs Office Enlargement Of 'Vitality' Area Urged The Downtown Planning and Improvement Committee today recommended expanding its Target Vitality project to, include 1st South from Main Street to the Salt Palace. To cover added costs, as well as a rapid mass transit system in the downtown area, the committee also recommended $9,000 be added to the n Inc., of Chicago, fee. The Chicago firm is the improvement planning project. The committee also lifted a $200 per front foot limit on estimated costs of the improvements. Planners must not be hampered by a fixed cost figure before they determine what is needed to beautify downtown Salt Lake City, committeemen agreed. Decision to accept or reject the plans on a cost basis can be made later. must City commissioners create the improvement district before any beautifications can be started. Committeemen will ask commissioners to establish the district with the expanded area. Although the project is certain to cost at least 50 per cent more than the original estimated $200 per front foot, planneers predict federal grants can be obtained to cover part of the costs. Plans would transform much of downtown Salt Lake business City into a mall-typarea, with r imped parking, decorative repaving and widening of sidewalks on alternate blocks, and wider planting strips. Barton-Aschman- e U.S. Attorney Is Confirmed WASHINGTON - The Deputy ar eral Way. The ltith East pavement will soon be removed and storm and water mains installed. The street closure is part of a $545,000 project, which will include construction of parking lots elsewhere on campus. Some parking spaces south of the bookstore were lost in closing 15th East, Boss said, but most spaces east of the Park Building will remain open. AUTO MISHAPS The monthly crime report also shows a total of 5,637 automobile accidents in the city, compared to 4,426 at this time in 1968. The number of arrests made by city police so far this year total 7,383. Last years arrests numbered 6,373, representing an increase of 1,011. The city crime report shows the two most dangerors intersections last month as North Temple and Second West and 9th South and State Street. Each Intersection had seven reported auto accidents In July. State Street continues to be the worst street in the city for accidents, with Intersections at 9th South, 5th South and 7th South as the most frequent accident intersections. 9th South and State has had 30 accidents so far in 1969, 5th South and State, 29, and 7th South and State, 28. c Hansen Explains Injunction Move A temporary Injunction barring enforcement is the proper method of challenging the constitutionality of Utahs new liquor laws, Phil L. Hansen said Tuesday, In a memorandum to Third District Court, requested two weeks ago by Judge Joseph G. Jeppson, Hansen said the injunctive method is support- ed by legal precedence and would prevent a rush of law suits. He also asked for the temporary restraining order on the grounds that a denial mean would irreparable damage to his clients, operators of 27 private clubs. r r n Hansens original request for a temporary injunction was taken under advisement by Judge Jeppson, who asked that Hansen file the plaintiffs memorandum to explain in more detail the legal reasoning for his move. Jeppson gave the Utah attorney generals office an additional 10 days to file an answering memorandum for the state. Hansens original action, filed July 13, holds that certain provisions of Senate Bills 144 (the Private Nonprofit Locker Clubs Act of 1969) and i t (Liquor Control Act of are unconstitutional. We have had valid liquor laws for years and to temporarily enjoin enforcement of these new statues will not leave the state without enHansen forceable ones, said. And obviously, if the state chooses, it may still enforce the new laws against all others not involved in this 145 1969) FAR WEST LABORATORY Utahns Serve Panel On Educational Research 13 eDgjJlig suit." Thirteen Dr. Utahns were named today to the Utah Advisory Committee to the Far West Laboratory (San Fran-cisc- for Caseel D. Principals; Burke, dean, School of Education, Weber State College; Ross B. Denham, president, Utah Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; C. Bryce Draper, Logan, superintendent, Cache School District, Society of Su- Educational Research and Development. The group will advise on Utah's activities in the multimillion federally supported conducts which operation in schools in experiments northern California, Nevada and Utah. perintendents representative. R. Penrod Glazier, president, Utah Elementary School Principals Assn.; Mrs. Mau-rin- e E. Jones, teacher, Salt Lake City School District; Darld J. Long, executive Utah Education School Boards Assn.; Daryl J. McCarty, executive secretary, Utah Education Assn.; Dr. Edwin A. Read, assistant dean, College of Education, Committee members are: Dr. Stephen L. Alley, associate dean, College of Education, Brigham Young University: Dr. Oral L. Ballam, dean, College of Education, Utah State University; Evan A. Baugh, president, Utah Association of Secondary School sec-rotai-y, We've Moved to our new ...location at 3711 So. r Camplata State Parti, Salts " Skuh INTERMOUNTAIN t Utah; Mrs. ginia Rideout, assistant University of Virprin- Cyprus High School, School District; Rowan C. Stutz, administrator, Division of Research and Innovation, Utah State Board of Education. cipal, Granite A $90 Couch Stolen An $80 iron settee couch was stolen from the front porch of the home of William F. Holt, 1420 Yale Ave., according to police reports. SEE MANHATTAN SHIRTS Neck Sizes to 22 4" Longer Bodies Sleeve Lengths to 38 Extra Long fL dh VOLKSWAGEN 1950s in Utah. He was sworn in last week and attended an orientation session in Wash- i Fifteenth East was permanently closed today on the University of Utah rampus to free the area for new walkways and landscaping. Closing the street is part of the U. of U.s building and beautification program, according to Gordon M. Boss, U. of U. staff specialist. Traffic must now use the campus peripheral roads for access to the campus, because 15th East is closed from the Union Building south to the new library. Open roads include University Ave., 1st South, Wasatch Blvd., Hempstead Rd., 4th South and Fed- led to the recovery Tuesday of aevera 1 thousand dollars worth of stolen property. sheriffs were attempting to get complaints against two youths in connection with the burglaries. The youths, both 19, were arrested at 538 E. 3rd South, where the burglarized property was also located. The investigation began early Tuesday with the reported burglary at the L & M Cleaners, 3667 Highland Dr. The cleaners owner, Lyman Weeks, surprised two men looting the premises when he arrived at work about 7 a.m. Tuesday. Blank checks taken in that theft were discovered in the trash can at the rear of the address where the two men were arrested. Items recovered include a $1,000 set of silverware, two radios, a guitar and speakers, tools, stereo units and tapes, drugs, physicians equipment, jewelry, a camera, a valuable stamp collection, and food. Deputies said they have no idea how many burglaries might be involved. Sen- ate has confirmed the appointment of C. Nelson Day as the new U.S. attorney for the District of Utah, succeeding William T. Thurman. Day, who formerly was a judge in the Fifth Judicial District, served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the late ington, D.C. Permanently cleared at this time. also increased, . Robberies with 167 this year and 108 last year. There have been 57 clearances so far fills year and 41 last year. In aggravated assaults, 136 had been investigated through July this year and 98 last year. Of the 136, 90 have been cleared, compared to 70 last year. BURGLARIES UP Burglaries are also up, with 1,924 this year and 1,864 last year. This year, 406 have been cleared, while 408 were cleared by this time last year. Auto thefts stand at 828 for 1969 compared to 534 for 1968s first seven ' months. Clearances are 125 this year to 127 last year. , Drug cases (not a major crime) number 122 this year, a decrease from 127 last year. Clearances showed 93 this year and 96 last year. Sanrica .. Ph. 262-440- 1 '3, irts PAJAMA SIZES TO 66 UNDERWEAR SIZES TO 66 DAHLES TilOltOGOOD STORE 242 South Main 359-72- 51 THE BUYS w TODAYS PAPER - i |