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Show Garn opposes Carter "Canal Give-away" Garn, a member of the Committee. ''Few documents can survive almost three-quarters of a century, as the original treaty has, and not need some adjustments. "But", Garn added, "I cannot accept ac-cept the treaties negotiated by the Carter Administration. Ad-ministration. "There are certain elements which should be included to make any new treaty acceptable. First, the Canal Zone is now much larger than it needs to be. It should be reduced in size, with all unessential land returned to Panama. However, all operational control of the canal itself must be retained by the United States permanently. I would support any measures taken to form a joint U.S. - Panama advisory commission to facilitate such operational management. If sovereignty over the parcel of land where the canal lies were passed to Panama, ex-propriation ex-propriation or nationalization would always be a threat." In a statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, U.S. Senator Jake Garn (R-Ut) outlined a point-by-point proposal that would "greatly improve the Panama Canal treaties that are presently before the Congress for ratification." "I am convinced that a new treaty is needed," said The unit is one of the leading military bands in the west and its music appeals to all age groups. The organization performs as a concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, and chorus, and is called upon to participate in many civic and military events. The series of workshops and concerts is being sponsored by the 2d Battalion Bat-talion of the 222nd Field Artillery, headquartered in Cedar City. The workshops and concerts will be held, in addition to Cedar City, at Ephriam, Richfield and St. George. TOCONCKRTIZK. The 23rd Army Band of the Utah National Guard will present a concert in Cedar City Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Cedar High School Auditorium. It is being sponsored by the 2nd Battalion of the 222nd Field Artillery of Cedar City. |