With all its wealth and natural resources, the United States is on a red ink spending course that can only lead to financial disaster. In only two of the past 17 years has the government taken in more money than it has spent. Among the issues for sober contemplation as you plan your Tuesday vote… Continue reading Curb Red Ink Spending – Economic Stability: A Major Issue in Tuesday’s Election
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Protests on NEA Policy
Two groups of school teachers in Utah Valley recently have protested, in letters to the editor, the National Education Associations endorsement of a presidential candidate. ”We feel this to be an unprofessional act by a professional organization,” said one group. “As educators we retain the right to endorse whomever we will and choose not to… Continue reading Protests on NEA Policy
Ballot Overprint – Waste of Tax Dollars
Utah lawmakers, when the legislature meets early next year, should take a hard look at a section in the statutes which consistently results in waste of the taxpayers’ money. The rule in question is 20-7-6 which provides that the clerk responsible for the election print 50 per cent more ballots than the total number of… Continue reading Ballot Overprint – Waste of Tax Dollars
Irene Mower Finds Exhilaration in Each New Day
BY RENEE C. NELSON Herald Women’s Editor “I try not to think of yesterdays – I live for today – and let tomorrow take care of itself,” stated Irene Mower, Provo, who retired Friday from newspaper work after 34 years as an advertising account executive at The Daily Herald. She expanded on this optimistic outlook,… Continue reading Irene Mower Finds Exhilaration in Each New Day
Soaring Assessed Values Accent Levy Cut Need
The 90.4 per cent jump in Utah County’s total assessed valuation is unprecedented. The figures further emphasize the absolute need for taxing units – cities, county, schools. and special districts – to drastically slice the tax levy. Otherwise, taxpayers are going to face unwarranted new burdens as a result of the property reappraisal, which is… Continue reading Soaring Assessed Values Accent Levy Cut Need
Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged
For years the efforts of many dedicated individuals and a considerable amount of money have gone into developing and maintaining the Provo Municipal Airport as an economic force in the community. At present funding is being considered for a branch fire station to be built on airport property. Three fixed wing aircraft operations are already… Continue reading Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged