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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

Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is a way of saying. ”1 believe in Provo.” This catch-line from a talk by Ward Heal. new president. seemed to portray the spirit of the incoming officers at the Provo Chamber of’ Commerce installation banquet the other night. Mr. Heal took the reins from outgoing President Delbert ll.… Continue reading Spirit of cc; Faith in Provo

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