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Governor Calvin L. Rampton leaves office Monday noon after an unprecedented three terms at the helm of Utah state government. He will be succeeded by a fellow Democrat, Scott M. Matheson. a newcomer in politics. The 12-year Bampton era has been memorable in many ways, and as “Cal and Lucybeth” move from the governor’s mansion… Continue reading Rumpton Era Closes

There is cause for both optimism and concern by Utahns in remarks by David M. Roderick, president of U.S. Steel Corporagm, during his visit here Wednesy. Mr. Roderick viewed Geneva Works as cost-competitive with other U.S. Steel facilities and said the outlook for growth in the West “is substantially higher than the national average.” indeed… Continue reading Utah Valley and Steel Imports

The philosophy of giving of sharing with others was presented in an interesting manner last weekend by Stan Watts, former Brigham Young University athletic director, keynote speaker at the “kickoff luncheon” for the United Way fund campaiin. I T ere are three kinds of people, said Mr, Watts: – Those whose philosophy is, “What is… Continue reading ‘Whut ls Mine Is Yours’

The folks in Wasatch County know how to do things up right when it comes to their county fair. Year after year, the annual fair at Heber City is one of Central Utah’s celebration highlights. “I have been led to understand that tomorrow you are going to graduate. Well, my strong recommendation is that you… Continue reading The Wasatch County Fair

Why is the turnout so light at elections – here and across the United States? The Census Bureau addressed itself to this question in a study of returns in the 1976 presidential election. Nation-wide, only 54 percent of eligible voters went to t.he polls – the lowest since 1948 and down from a high of… Continue reading Why Aputhy ut the Polls?

The Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project, one of the water development programs on President Carter’s “hit list,” faces tough going in the congressional effort to preserve its funding. This became evidentin action in the House of Representatives Tuesday. The House voted 356 to 54 to approve the public works appropriations bill containing money… Continue reading Crucial Bonneville Unit Test

Utah has just recorded its third worst traffic death toll in history after three years of reduced fatality lists under the 55 mph speed limit. ‘ A total of 358 persons died in Utah traffic accidents in 1977. Only 1972, with 383 deaths, and 1973, with 362, were worse. The sharp rise in 1977 was… Continue reading Traffic Toll Up Again

The 55-mph speed limit signed into law recently by Gov. Scott Matheson – has a new lease on life now with a firmer status than in the past. The new law, which takes effect July 25, puts pressure on the public for a stronger voluntary effort, and on law officers to enforce a measure not… Continue reading The Utah 55-Mph Law

One of the byproducts of Proposition 13 was a reversal of voter apathy in California – and it’s hoped the interest in balloting that it generated will be contagious this fall around the country. Here in Utah we have a primary election besides the general election in November. Our elections may lact a headliner like… Continue reading Tonic for Voter Apathy

”…this great anniversary festival ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports…” More than two centuries after John Adams uttered those words, Provo and many other cities across the state are doing what… Continue reading ‘With Pomp and Purude’