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City Weekly founder John Saltas looks back on 40 years in print

When it comes right down to it, Salt Lake City Weekly owes its existence to three things: a parched landscape for Utah's fourth estate, bizarre liquor laws and John Saltas needing a job.

When it comes right down to it, Salt Lake City Weekl y owes its existence to three things: a parched landscape for Utah's fourth estate, bizarre liquor laws and John Saltas needing a job. Almost 40 years since the inaugural issue of the Private Eye newsletter made its way to select private clubs, Saltas today looks back upon the endeavor with a wide range of feelings, everything from amusement and pride to wonder and regret.

"It's been a long ride," he said. "I've met so many great people and characters along the way.

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