I lived in Salt Lake City for many years and was a faithful Tribune reader. At that time, the paper was fair, impartial and greatly admired. However, I object to "Orrin Hatch: The birth of a politician" (Tribune, Jan. 29).

Why did so much of the article focus on former Rep. Allan Howe? The article was about Hatch, so why was it necessary to resurrect old news about Howe’s arrest and trial? Howe played a very small role in Hatch’s career. Why print so many unflattering pictures of Howe and his wife, when they didn’t relate to the article? It is beyond comprehension.

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I knew Allan very well for many years, first while working for various Utah governments and after joining his staff. I never heard Allan utter the words given under oath by police who testified against him. Allan’s word of endearment to his wife and women in general was "dear."

Though we were on opposite political sides, Hatch was always polite and welcomed me as a friend.

Since I do not live in Utah, I cannot say whether Hatch deserves another term. I can say that The Tribune article smacked of tabloidism. For that, I am dismayed.

Phyllis L. Child

Seattle