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This is the day – Pioneer Day 1977 – when Utahns commemorate the arrival of the first company of Mormon Pioneers in Great Salt Lake Valley 130 years ago. Actually, many Utahns will do their celebrating tomorrow, to be observed widely as a holiday since the anniversary falls on Sunday. Typically, numerous communities of the… Continue reading It’s Pioneer Duy in Utah

This is the year for municipal elections for cities and towns to choose mayors, commissioners, councilmen, and town board members to “run the city” in the years immediately ahead. With the filing deadlines a few months down the road, the purpose of this editorial is to encourage you to begin thinking about the elections, and… Continue reading lt’s Election Yeur . . .

Here at the Herald we have the opportunity to observe the performance of some 400 youngsters who serve as our newspaper carriers. On the whole, they do a commendable job and the paper gets through rain or shine and usually on tame, Since we take considerable pride in these young people mostly boys but some… Continue reading Pride in Good Service

He had been away for several years in his “post-retirement” pursuits as an educator, but Wesley P. Lloyd always considered Provo as his “home town.” And the feeling was mutual. His wide circle of friends here – and especially those identified with Brigham Young University where he served in leadership capacities for so many years… Continue reading Notable Career Closes

It is appropriate that National Family Week, proclaimed by the President of the United States, comes in November, the Thanksgiving month. in fact the observance, the week of Nov. 24, encompasses Thanksgiving Day. Most people, certainly, would rate home and family as prime blessings for which they will be forever thankful. Here in Utah Valley,… Continue reading Blessings of Home, Family

A lot of suggestions for preventing crime – geared to the individual and family ‘ came out of the Feb. 6-12 National Crime Prevention Week sponsored by the 1300 Exchange Clubs of America, Using the slogan. “Counter Crime .in Your Community,” Exchange Clubs are seeking in a year-around program ‘ launched ast week to advise… Continue reading You Ccm Help Counter Crime

Today is Father’s Day – the day set aside to honor good old Dad. It may not have much status as a holiday. The flags probably won’t be out and there won’t be a parade. But it’s listed (just barely) in the encyclopedia. Father’s Day comes each year on the third Sunday in June. Merchants… Continue reading Good Old Dcud-It’s His Doy

l-low long since you read of a court granting probation to a defendant who had confessed to manslaughter in a bludgeoning death? That happened Friday in Third District Court in Salt Lake City and we believe the public deserves an explanation from the judge on all factors involved in the decision. Maybe the circumstances were… Continue reading Probation Raises Questions

The Orem and Heber public hearings on the Provo Canyon Highway draft environmental impact statement underscored the need for a better and safer road coordinated, with other canyon uses and in keeping with sound environmental practices. Utahns have four more days to submit suggestions for inclusion in the transcript of the hearings. Written comments may… Continue reading The Provo Conyon Highway

Public attitude and public actions aren’t always the same when it comes to three factors cited as important in cutting Utah automobile fatalities. According to a paper, “Utah Highway Fatalities – Problems, Actions, and Solutions” prepared in connection with the current state drive to reduce fatalities, Utalms readily agree that using seat belts, obeying the… Continue reading Public Attitude vs. Action