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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

It’s been quite a while since the “spring cleanups” – and this seems a good time for Utalms to pitch in again and rid their premises of litter. Litter is a slap in the face of your community – a black mark on civic pride. Shabby premises, including littered and weed grown lots and streets… Continue reading Midsummer Litter Check

Each year hundreds of automobiles are stolen here in Central Utah. In most cases the theft is easy for the prowler because the owner oblingingly leaves his keys in the unlocked car. In many instances the cars are stolen for joy-riding purposes. Later they’re abandoned sometimes intact but oft-times minus whatever personal property that had… Continue reading Value Car? Remove Keys

Sen. Jake Garn got in two plugs in support of a strong business community during the past week. In a speech before the National Petroleum Refiners Association in San Francisco Monday, the Utahn wamed that business is cutting its collective throat by supporting groups and politicians dedicated to its downfall and that it must get… Continue reading Keep Business Healthy

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 especialhy those identified with Brigham oung University where he served in leadership capacities for so many years… Continue reading Notable Career Closes

Water experts say Utah faces its worst drought on record – and some cities, including Provo, already have announced restrictions on outside watering. Effective May 1. Provo will restrict watering to evening hours at designated times for properties with odd and even numbered addresses. (See news story in local section.! The resolution adopted by the… Continue reading Saving Water Is Our Task

Scheduling of the 1977 Fiesta Bowl football game in Tempe, Ariz. on Sunday, Christmas Day in a capitulation to the request of bowl organizers and CBS network is a questionable action that ought to be reconsidered. The plan announced by the WAC conference this week after acquiescence by the WAC Presidents’ Council eliminates Brigham Young… Continue reading WAC Should Reconsider

Central Utah has a fair-sized roster of tourist attractions. A partial list could include such scenic features as Mt. Timpanogos, Mt. Nebo, the Alpine and Nebo loop roads and other canyon drives ; Utah Lake and Deer Creek and Strawberry Reservoirs together with other bodies of water and scenic rivers ; a number of canyons,… Continue reading Our Tourist Attractions