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If you read the recent Herald tabloid sections on the Provo and Orem Chambers of Commerce you couldn’t help getting a feeling of optimism in the new year and as America closes out its second century and begins its third. New Presidents Delbert R. Warner of the Provo Chamber of Commerce and David J. Stone… Continue reading Optimism for 1976

Yesterday was a day of commemoration and recognition for Provo as the community’s 127tli birthday anniversary was marked with a dimer and program at the Eldred Center. The program fare included; – Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rulon Morgan by the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Provo as “citizens of the year”… Continue reading Provo Commemorotion

Officials of Provo City and the Provo School District are to be commended for recent steps to encourage citizen participation in their rmdings. The city commission has lamched a program to take sorre of their meetings – two per month on the present schedule – to the people by meeting in the various neighborhoods. Commixioners… Continue reading Neighborhood Meetings

Where have all the candidates gone? . This coul be the refrain in Utah County unless quite a number of men and women step forward to announce candidacy for offices at stake in the November election. The filing deadline is May 10. Undoubtedly the plolitical parties are working round up strong candidates. The responsibility extends… Continue reading Filing Deadline May I0

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

When he retired after quarter of a century as sectetary and manager of the Provo Chamber of Commerce years ago, Clayton Jenkins was honored at a community banquet and testimonial. It was a memorable occasion for the man who had played such an important leadership role in the community for so long. There have been… Continue reading Deserved Recognition