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The old Liberty Bell in the Philadelphia State House rang out the glad tidings. Racing horsemen and the sound of cannon fire spread the news. ‘The Declaration of Independence had been adopted by unanimous vote of the Continental Congress! “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” That biblical quotation (Leviticus 25:10)… Continue reading ‘Pr0cIuim Liberty . . .’

The American family seems beset with challenges, yet remains the hope and cornerstone of our society. Rising divorce rates, more abortions, fewer children, more women leaving the home to work, declining parental authority, the increased permissiveness of our time, the “depersonalizing” effects of modem urban living these and other phenomena are putting severe strains on… Continue reading Family: Still the Cornerstone

Regarding lightly-patronized special elections in which a scant percentage of voters make the decisions for the majority, an official of the Utah Taxpayers Association has raised some timely questions. “Has anyone ever considered requiring elections to be scheduled with either primary or general elections where they would get maximum voter exposure?” asks Jack A. Olson,… Continue reading Apathy c1tSpecicat Elections

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

If the automobile ahead of you stops at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross, then it’s your obligation to stop also. Should you choose otherwise and proceed past the stopped car you are breaking the law and are subject to arrest and penalty. Even more serious, you are creating a… Continue reading Double Reason to Stop

For all the controversy over the 55-mile-an-hour speed limit, evidence continues to indicate the cutback has been a substantial reason for drastically – reduced traffic fatalities. For the first time since Congress passed the 55-mph speed limit, the annual highway toll increased in 1976 – but the total was still far below the figures before… Continue reading Our Reduced Truffic Toll

Usually college buildings are named for founders, presidents, actual donors of large sums of money, or someone who otherwise has achieved special distinction or prominence. But a proposed multi – million dollar building complex on the Brigham Young University Carripus will be named for a humble tah woman whose selfless efforts in behalf of others… Continue reading She Gave . . . und Served

A lot of people, these days, are using a charcoal fire to cook steaks, franks, hamburgers and whatnot. We are not aware of any recent serious accidents involving this pastime and certainly hope there won’t be any. There is, however, potential danger unless safety rules are followed. Indeed the Denver office of the U.S. Consumer… Continue reading Safety With Churcoul