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There are about four months for Utah County citizens to evaluate and prepare to vote on a proposed switch in the system of county government. The county study commission, which is proposing a “Separation of Powers Plan” after an 18′ month study, presented its finished version of the proposal to the county commissioners Friday, Firmed… Continue reading Vcters’ Responsibility

City, county and school officials and others invited to the “Elks Involvement in the Community Program” the other night came away with a better and broader view of the workings of Elkdom. Indeed, one could hardly have listened to the various reports without being impressed with the community service performed by the 1700member Provo Lodge… Continue reading Broad Public Service

Utah County voters will be called upon in the Nov. 2 general election to approve or reject a proposed new form of county government. Called the “Separation of Powers” plan, the proposal provides for a part – time elected seven – member County Council as the basic governing body with legislative powers; and a single… Continue reading Study Optional Plan

The Provo Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee will honor Mike Jense Friday as a prelude to Aviation Day at the airport Saturday. Designation of “Mike Jense Day” provides a fitting recognition for a man who has been at the forefront in aviation here for so many years, Mike, founder of the Central Utah Aviation whose… Continue reading ‘Mike Jenso Day’ in Provo

Figures for the first nine months of 1976 in the just-released Uniform Crime Report released by FBI Director Clarence M, Kelley show some gains and some losses in the fight against crime. Serious crime in the nation rose 2 per cent during the first three quarters of the year over the same period in 1975,… Continue reading Crime: Ever-Urgent Problem

A long – envisioned blooming mill at Geneva Works was put into operation Monday as an integral part of U.S. Steel’s Geneva Works. Appropriate ceremonies marked the occasion, with a fair sized crowd of community leaders, steel customers, and steel officials present as Utah’s first lady, Lucybeth Rampton, threw the switch to signal the official… Continue reading Steel Industry Milestone

The Juab County metropolis of Nephi is host this week to the annual Juab County Fair. The two-day event today and Friday – was kicked off lst night with a prelude event, the 4-H style dress review. The fair traditionally is combined with the Utah Suffolk Sheep show and this year is no exception. Juab’s… Continue reading Juub Does It Again!

As the Herald views the picture, there should be periodic reviews of salaries of top federal officials, including fringe benefits and allowances. But we believe there should be full airing of any proposed increase in an open manner, and that any adjustments for members of Congress and other top officials should be approved only by… Continue reading Airing of Puy Issue Urged

A 36-year-old teacher’s aide in Denver told police the other day she was attacked by a group of fifth and sixth grade students who pelted her with snowballs, knocked her to the ground, kicked her, and struck her over the head with a stick. The woman was treated in a Denver hospital and remained for… Continue reading Respect for School Teachers

Pleasant Grove’s city hall built in 1939-40 as a WPA project – is a long way from being adequate for all services of the growing city now housed within its walls. Thus, the announcement of a government grant of a $432,500 for a new public safety and court building is good news. The allocation was… Continue reading New Public Safety Building