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Show 133 Canyonlands. According to The Salr lake Tribune, "he and other members expressed agreement with witnesses who took the position that the limited number of livestock grazed in the proposed park area would enhance rather than diminish scenic values and tourist interest.'"'03 A Controversial Film in a Political Cauldron In August 1962, the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands approved the Moss bill with a nine-to-two vote. However, 11ie Salt lake Tribune reported that an unidentified member of the subcommittee doubted the measure would pass the full Senate. "(The source] said at least three Democratic members of the committee have served notice they reserved the right to object to the bill if it is considered on the Senate floor. Their reason was belief the measure would lower the status of national parks by permitting mining, hunting and grazing.',404 Ultimately, the subcommittee vote came so late in the session that there was no time for the full Senate to act. Although the bill did not make it through Congress, the debate intensified. In 1962, Representative King was challenging Bennett for his Senate seat, and the Canyonlands issue was a key campaign issue dividing the candidates. Also, both Utah scats in the House were up for election and those candidates too were split on Canyonlands along party lincs. 405 Namc•calling and accusations were not new in Utah's national park debate. Many news stories read like coverage of a boxing match with 40) Malmquist, '·For Canyon lands - New Amendments?" Salt Lake Tribune, April 22, 1962. ~04 Fronk llewlen, ·'Senator Vote Sends Out Canyonlands," Salt lake Tribune, August 29, 1962, 6 . .ios The contest for the first Congressional District was between Democratic Representative Blaine Peterson and Republican Lawrence Burton. In the Second District Republican Sherman Lloyd ran against Democrat 13ruceJenkins. |
