Civic Responsibility, Crime, Traffic Laws

Anti-Drunk Driving Drive Grows

Momentum is growing for a nation-wide campaign against drunken driving. President Reagan’s formation of a presidential commission sharpened the focus, but other initiatives also seek action to combat drunken driving as a serious hazard to public health and safety. Reagan’s action followed a petition to him initiated by Reps, Jim Hansen, R-Utah and Michael D.… Continue reading Anti-Drunk Driving Drive Grows

Crime, Presidents

A Year Ago, Reagan Was Shot

A year ago today the world heard with shock and disbelief the startling news that President Ronald Reagan has been shot in the chest by a would-be assassin. Luckily, the President made an unbelievably-quick recovery. You’ll remember that four other presidents in American history – Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield. William McKinley and John F. Kennedy – weren’t that… Continue reading A Year Ago, Reagan Was Shot

Crime, Not from Provo Daily Herald

Crime registers largest jump in 12 years

Both violent and property crime registered their largest jumps in a dozen years during 1980 – and the increase has pervasive throughout every region of the country. This alarming situation, reported by the Justice Department, was brought to the attention of the U.S. Senate recently by Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I. who attributed much of the crime increase to… Continue reading Crime registers largest jump in 12 years

Civic Responsibility, Crime, Strikes

Nails-on-Road Incidents – A Senseless Tactic

Spreading nails across highways, as reported in several cases in Utah during the past week – and leaving them to flatten tires of unsuspecting travelers – is a the thoughtless and lawless action that should arouse public indignation. It isn’t hard to envision tragedies that could result from such a senseless tactic: An ambulance stalled with flat tires… Continue reading Nails-on-Road Incidents – A Senseless Tactic

Crime, Local Issues

State Hospital Investigation

The Utah State Hospital has been the center of a smoldering controversy for several months. Now the Utah Legislative Social Services Interim Study Committee has passed a motion asking the attorney general to investigate possible malfeasance and misappropriation of funds at the Provo institution. Dr. Roger S. Kiger, superintendent, quickly welcomed the investigation and said… Continue reading State Hospital Investigation