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Marquis Childs Finally in Orbit Halt abe fibtme Tuesday Morning, August 21, 1962, Page 8 Everyone Certain to Lose In Military Space Contest 4. 1 Water Districts Tax Powers Upheld from the latter (this year something over a million dollars) than it does from taxes. These other earnings are used in lieu of taxes to pay off indebtedness and to close some of the operation and maintenance gap. ness of these two countries attempting a moon problem In competition. After all, the common problem is the exploration of space and the manned conquest of solar system." What happened to the brave words 7 Were they lost In the same desert of futility and recrimination in which the mirage of disarmament recedes to an ever further horizon? The Utah Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Water Districts taxing powers.

The case arose out of a suit instituted by the city at the urging of Mayor Lee. It was contended the districts 2 y2 mill 1961 tax levy was invalid: 1. Because the city was entitled to credit for sums paid to the district for purchase of water; 2. That the district could not tax to create a surplus; and 3. That the district cannot tax for operations in years subsequent to that in which the tax is levied.

ACTUALLY this year the district will be about a hundred thousand dollars in the red. This is because water sale revenues fluctuate considerably depending on rainfall. This being a wet year, the district will sell less water several hundred thousand dollars less. Had it not been for the reserve, the water district would have been compelled to raise taxes this year. Instead, by taking some money out of reserve, it will balance its budget and live up" to Its announced hope that it will be able to carry its program forward without having to levy more than 2y2 mills a year.

THE SUPREME COURT held the first argument to be without mej-it. The second was declared not at issuer The third was affirmed, but in such limited form that it did not impair in any way the districts program. Some clarification on this latter point is necessary. -The -Supreme Court held that a 2Y2 This in itself offers a very good argument for having a reserve But a reserve is vital for other reasons. Numerous outlays, such as drilling wells, building pipelines, a Utah Lake pumping plant or buying water rights, -cannot be paid out of tax revenues.

They must either come from money derived from a bond issue or from fundi accumulated from sale of water. mill levy, permitted by the law for operational purposes could only be used to pay for current operations. But this, the court said, is merely a matter of proper alloca-tion of the. tax monies. In fact the income from that levy (estimated this year at $662,000) comes far from paying the districts estimated $979,590 operation and maintenance cost.

FURTHERMORE, the law does not limit in any way the power of the district to levy taxes for paying principal and interest on its bonds, debts to the United States, or assessments or debts to those furnishing it with water. And this year all such payments will amount to $883,625. In addition to the 2 mills for opera-' tion and maintenance, therefore, the dis- trict under the law and the ruling of the court might have levied additional taxes sufficient to pay the $883,625. It would be ridiculous for the district to have to go to the people asking a bond issue to drill a couple of wells, or even a half million to buy some water rights. WASHINGTON Whether the competition in space between the United States and the Soviet Union has now become merely an advanced phase of the military rivalry between the two nuclear giants is a question with loud and omi- nous echoes in the aftermath of the latest Soviet exploit In February, following John Glenns successful orbiting of the earth, President Kennedy said that one of the 30 messages of congratulation from heads of state had come from Premier Khrushchev.

The Russian message suggested that it would be beneficial to the advance of science If the two countries could work together in the exploration of space. The Presidents reply was a warm endorsement of this suggestion. He said the United Slates would be glad to discuss in any forum how national differences could be left behind as mankind set out to explore what he called the search on space medicine. This would lead, he intimated, to eventual cooperation in exploring the moon and the planets Mars and Venus. Those were brave words.

BUT IN the reaction to the extraordinary achievement of the two Soviet cosmo- nauts, it is hardly necessary to read between the lines to see how this is interpreted in nationalistic military terms. Before the two men had landed, inspired stories came from the United States Air Force to the effect that the real significance of the feat was military. This was expressed feelingly by one of the worlds great space authorities, Sir Bernard Lovell, director of the Jodrell Bank radio astronomy center in England. He said that a new and agonizing dimension had been added to the worlds troubles since, in his opinion, the Soviet Union was now capable of shooting down Americas spy satellites just as they brought down the U2 espionage plane. Then he added: MORE THAN ever, one is appalled by the foolish- The Public Forum These things need to be handled on a pay-as-you-go basis with any surplus carried over from year to year in a reserve fund.

ircw uuetui. a iuue xaier 15y Uur Headers he sent Khrushchev letter proposing that the two na placing a traffic light? The tions engage in joint opera-University opens soon and tion of weather and commu-once again the traffic will 4 locations satellites and in re- new ocean. A little later The last Legislature granted cities the power to accumulate surpluses from tax revenues for such purposes. The Supreme Court did not rule on the power of the water district to accumulate a surplus from tax revenues, but it is clear from the decision that non-tax revenues can be set aside in a reserve. So It is really just a matter of bookkeeping as between revenues derived from taxes and revenues derived from sale of water or other sources.

more money The district obtains much A Good Man Dies THE RULING, therefore, represents a welcome solid victory for the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Water District. It should help assure that the district can in an efficient and forward-looking manner supply the Salt Lake Valley with a continuing and increasing supply of water, thus maintaining the valleys full potential for future growth and prosperity. Truth and Tourism The death of a good man leaves a void that is felt far more profoundly than it jean ever be described. It is easy enough to recall who he was and what he did. But these are small matters when compared with the effect of his character and example.

The Right Reverend Arthur W. Moulton died Saturday after a long illness. He was years old and 26 of those years were spent as Episcopal bishop of Utah. The Rti Rev. Mr.

Moulton came to this state in 1920. He retired as bishop and from the active ministry in 1946. But retirement did not change his way of life. He continued, as always, to support good causes, to emphasize friendship among all peoples and nations, to give of himself un-stintingly In the promotion of tolerance and understanding. As an Episcopal bishop, he provided spiritual leadership for the members of his faith.

It is pleasant to read that a trainload of veteran British travelers, accustomed to years of touring the continent and cruising the Mediterranean, were enthusiastic after a whirlwind visit to Washington and New York, Some of the visitors were annoyed after six hours of sightseeing in Washington without a single break for tea, but 1 American tour managers eventually took the hint and put the kettle on. Dont Call Names Editor, Tribune: I wonder it R. C. Russell reread his letter, Cultural Slobs, (Forum, Aug. 15).

If so, he ought to be ashamed to live In a city or state and call his neighbors such names. It reminds me of the song of long ago entitled Dont Bite the Hand That Feeds You. We have our faults, I admit I hope that they will be overcome. But that cant be done by calling names. MRS.

C. S. CHRISTENSEN A Mans World Editor, Tribune: In reply to Donald -E. Jenkins (Forum Aug. 16th) I suggest that he speiid a week checking the help wanted ads for women.

I will tell him what he will find. Approximately 35 of the positions will call for waitresses, 30 office help, and 10 misceITarieousj-25 domestic help. Mr. Jenkins solution to the employment problem (no hiring of married women whose husbands are highly paid) creates a comical situation. I can see all the unemployed electricians rushing to apply for the waitress jobs now open to them.

Surely there will be a hot time In the old town tonight when they get wind of the $1 per hour wage. The lure of a $1.25 per hour clerk typist position vacated by a woman with a working husband would be irresistable to an automation-displaced $4 an hour Industrial worker in Mr. Jenkins union administered Utopia. In the past, and in parts of Europe today, if papa is a candle maker so will Johnny be. Any American male would justly balk if he had to develop his lifes work In the same field as Joe Blow for no other reason than he Blows sonrY et, war fuming with indignation at Robert G.

Spivack While It may be toe early for A final answer, no one is very hopeful. Several meetings were held in Geneva with the Soviets and some progress wa reported on future cooperation in three phases of space activity; Meteorology and weather research, testing magnetic fields such as the Van Allen belt at high alti-; tudes, and communications. Documents were drawn up at Geneva on weather and magnetic fields for submis- sion to Washington and Moscow. Technical subcom-. mittees of the United Nations outer space committee were also meeting.

They agreed on the need to establish a coordinated international space-rocket station available for use by all nations. Early next month the 17-member committee will meet in New York to hear these reports and presumably to determine next steps toward cooperation. No one connected with the negotiations will venture even a guess on whether anything can come of another encounter. THE SOVIETS are exulting in the lead they have taken by a massive new demonstration of their scientific and technical skill. News accounts out of Moscow make it sound as though the Kremlin were pushing the dual flight to get the utmost in patriotic fervor.

National pride wofild in any event need little stimulus in view of a drama of such magnitude. It comes as a form of escapism as the Communist peoples face serious internal trouble. Agriculture has failed in the Soviet Union both on thp production and distribution side. Prices of butter and meat have been raised to almost prohibitive leVels. With the old plaguing question of incentive in a socialist society, death sentences have been passed on dozens of speculators and hoarders.

The psychology of theyre ahead, were ahead, grows with each new achievement. But if this is in fact a military race, then mankind itself is certain in the end to lose. spread happiness and will wherever he went the memory of him remain forever green. Wilson writes that heard that a big company to a 50-year employe, appreciation of your wed like you to give that watch we gave 25 years ago, and well It completely hauled for you. Something to remember: What you dont owe wont hurt you.

She was a raw-boned, sour-faced, determined typa of woman. He was a small, meek, and subdued type of man, completely- under her domination, it seemed. From a nearby table a guest called: Waiter, bring me the vinegar cruet." Dearie," said the Mttla man softly, someone wants you. Till We Meet Again Although my feet may never walk your ways, No other eyes will follow you so far; No voice rise readier to sing your praise, Till the swift coming of those future days When the world knows you for the man you are. You, must go on and I must stay behind.

We may not fare together, you and I. But though the path to fame be steep and blind, Walk, strong and steadfastly, mankind, Because my heart must fol- low till you die. Steadfast and strongly, scorning mean success. Lenient to others to your- self severe, If you must fail, fail not in nobleness. God knows all other failure I could bless That sent you back to find welcome here.

-Caroline Due. But his interest In his fellow men was not limited by the confines of a creed. Senator From Sandpit THE REACTION of this group of visitors was refreshing after the criticism expressed by previous visitors regarding the promise of a ball for $100 a week in U.S. government advertisements published abroad. The earlier group told a New York Times reporter as they were returning home that they were able to get by on a minimum of $150 a week and said the cost was higher if you have any fun.

The Times of London editorially complained about the ads. A more precise definition of fun is needed, but most travelers agree that it takes more Jhan $14.30 a day in this country for meals, rooms and transportation, with a minimum of entertainment. It would be better, it seems to us, to advertise the minimum (somewhere between $70 and $90 a week, depending on the size and location of the cities) for By Ham Park However learned or eloquent, man knows nothing truly that he has not learned from experience. Wieland. Objection Sustained! One of those know-it-alls was sounding off in a barber shop.

It takes the average man most of his three-score-and-ten years, he said, to learn that hp he good May Earl he said In service, us back you this thought, he will turn to a woman and say, Your mother was a homemaker before you as her mother was before her, so it is that you will be a homemaker. Your talents, education and ambitions be dammed! For when I speak of the American ideal of equal opportunity, I spell equal M-A-L-E! MRS. SHIRLEY ANDERSON, Bountiful, Utah An Unjust Law Editor, Tribunes How about some help in protesting' against Salt Lake County zoning ordinance, Agriculture A2-8-26-1 (Use Regulations) passed by our county commissioners May 17, and put into effect approximately July 26, which bars any mobile home owner from moving on to any piece of ground that he owns, is buying, or would like to buy. We think this type of zoning law Is, unjust and unconstitutional We are willing to fight against such a law, but we realize that we are fighting a losing battle unless other mobile home owners are willing to lend their voices to ours. -MR.

and MRS. H. F. REED, Murray, Utah. Dangeroua Corner Editor, Tribune: In the past two months I have seen three accidents at 13th East and 1st South.

That intersection must be one of the worst In the city and yet no traffic light is placed there. The reservoir wall on the northeast comer causes as blind a comer as can be found and the hill on the southeast comer ranks second. In order to see if a car is heading south a driver who is going west must crawl half-way out into the lane of traffic to peek around the comer. Cant a study be made re-' garding the feasibility of tary tactician and familiarity with the rules. Whether it is an economic issue, such asrthe communications satellite, or civil rights, there is practically no way to prevent minority rule in the Senate unless the procedures are changed.

WHETHER a filibuster really protects minority rights is, of course, arguable. A case can be made for retaining it. But we ought to be clear just which minorities rights are being protected. For years the Southern Democrats have used the filibuster to thwart civil rights legislation. They contended they were protecting the rights of the Senate minority.

On the other hand, Negroes claimed that they were a minority, outside the Senate, whose lights were being trampled. THE SOUTHERN" appeal to Northern Republicans and even some Western Demo-' crats was that by retaining the filibuster they could prevent wild economic legislation and power grabs by unions. This line of argument always garnered them votes outside Dixie. 1 But now tlie tables Jiave been turned. The Senate lib- be heavy.

SAFE DRIVER All Too True Editor, Tribune: In your editorial, Common Sense Ends Senate Filibuster, (Aug. 16), you said, among other things: There is nothing new in permitting private business to benefit from governmental research and development expenditure or even outright subsidy. You are right, theres nothing new about robbery committed in the name of taxation which has subsidized privileged classes since the beginning of time. One may read about them in such books as Jean Jacques Rousseaus On the Origin of Inequality Among Men which depicts the very great privileges of the closed castes of France just prior to the French Revolution. The primary object of the revolution was to destroy despotism and abolish privilege.

The high-handed expropriation of public property is also an old story in England, America, and Russia, where bloody revolutions were fought to establish equal justice before the law lor all men. I dont have to tell you what American law says about taxes laid for private purposes. I am sure you know they are illegal and void. To lay with one hand the power of the government on the property of the citizen, and with the other to bestow it upon favored individuals to aid private enterprises and build up private fortunes is robbery. Undoubtedly you have your own reasons for advocating such practices, and apparently you, too, are not above bending your duty to your interest.

GAY FREEBAIRN erals showed that they, too, could use the filibuster. I The Telstar debate not only demonstrated the implications of the filibuster. It also helped focus attention on less-publicized procedures that allow a minority of even one or two men to thwart the will of the majority. FOR EXAMPLE, when the Senate passes a bill that has also passed the House in somewhat different form It goes to conference. In the conference, however, the Senate may be represented by a lawmaker who is completely out of sympathy with the legislation.

Very often he throws the fight Another procedure is to vest almost all authority-in the chairman of a committee who, by interminable delays, can prevent action. Sen. Clark thinks there could be many results flowing from the Telstar debate. If the nations major industries understand the full Implications of the filibuster and what its costs might be to them, they might be persuaded to get some of their friendly senators to do something about it He lived his religion by applying to everything he did the principles of Christian fellowship and brotherhood. He was earnest and devoted.

He won friends through a saintliness humanized by a quiet, infectious sense of humor. Bishop Moulton began his church career as a pastor In Massachusetts, his native state. During the First World Wag he served as chaplain with both the American and British Expeditionary Forces in France. Soon thereafter he was ordained a bishop and embarked upon a long and useful career In this state which he ever after regarded as his home. He participated in the affairs of the community and, in a sense, considered himself a citizen of the world.

That is why he keynoted the 1949 International Cultural and Scientific Congress for World Peace and served with organizations designed to support the United Nations and promote American-Soviet friendship. As a man of God he- espoused the cause of peace. meals and rooms in this country, explaining that transportation and entertainment would cost additional. The cost of traveling and entertainment varies with the modes used, distances covered and individual tastes. Telstar Filibuster Gould Prove Boon A DISGRUNTLED tourist is not likely to return next year or recommend a tour to friends.

And a tourist is most unhappy he believes he has been misled or gouged. Anyway, Americans are gradually learning how to make tourists from abroad happy and comfortable. And thats good for international relations and the balance of trade. THE THOUSANDS who knew Bishop Moulton cherish his memory. He was a good man a dedicated man, humble in spirit who set his course by the compass of conscience.

The Peace Corps says it needs boxers, wrestlers and judo experts. The way the industrial nations treat us, its only fair that the backward countries be taught how to wallop the daylights out of us, too. Potomac Fever Fletcher Knebel Visiting Cartoonist Amount to much. But one of his listeners, a quiet a a m-ing old fellow entered an I disagree, my friend, he said. Most men who play the role of the decent citizen find their days marked with contentment.

They go down the path of years with a fair degree of satisfaction, having done their bit here and there along the way. They find folks fair and friendly, and the days dowered with compensating influences balancing the good and the bad. While they did not achieve wealth or fame, they found life was worth living, even though it was on a quiet street and not on' the main highway. The average man, such as you and I. are, has not written his name in the annals of the great, but it is in the of life with a passing mark.

Notes on Cuff Department It was with a feeling of great personal loss that the Missus and I learned of the death of Bishop Moulton. He had been our friend for many years, and his passing leaves a varanry in our hearts that will be difficult, if not impossible, to fill Bishop Moulton was a gentle, spiritual man. There was nothing cold or austere about him. Endowed with an unusually keqn sense of humor. Kennedy endorses a candidate as he dedicates a dam.

Its one of those allpurpose power, flood control, politics Democrats forever. WASHINGTON What have we got in Congress? Some kind of nuts? That, said Sen. Joseph Clark of Penn-sylvanla, would be a normal reaction to the recent Senate debate over the communications satellite and whether its future -should be under the dominance of A.T. A T. or under government control.

Those who sat in the Senate galleries were understandably bewildered as one liberal senator after another, among them the foremost foes of the filibuster, rose to read a chapter of a book not yet out and other items totally unrelated to the matter at hand. But (he Telstar filibuster also demonstrated just how outmoded are Senate procedures. A group of ten, even five, determined men can defeat any legislation, if they really want to do so. All it takes is physical stamina, plenty of reading matter, a good parliamqn- secretary, George Humphrey, charges his company profiteered are baloney. Maybe Is baloney.

It sure aint hay.x By WASHINGTON Democratic South Dakota dams and Ikes treasury says on nickel million bucks One thing from Russias orbit for days: the mile. Experts sideways. Its of economystics. One Democrat patriot in the our space people have learned feat of putting two men in Never pay astronauts by say the economy is moving the jargon of the new school boasts he was a true Billie Sol Estes case. Its true he tried to get Billie some more cotton acres but only so Billie could make his money by not growing Cotton on it.

-Alexander la Philadelphia Bulletin "Even if he only watches one base?.