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Provo City proposes to build a new library on the block just west of t.he City Center – and is asking approval of a $4 million bond for that purpose, at the Nov. 7 election. We commend city officials and the library board for bringing the plan before the voters at a regular election wherein… Continue reading Provo Library Bond Vote

The Nebo Loop Scenic Drive long has been envisioned as a great forest and recreation feature – not only for the drive itself but for the access it provides to points of scenic grandeur and potentially – great outdoor recreation developments. Indeed, the Nebo Loop area is now rated top priority among Forest Service projects… Continue reading Nebc Loop Scenic Drive

Among veteran Utah legislators who lost in last week’s election were two from Utah Cotmty who have had an important role in much key modem-era legislation. We refer first to Emest H. Dean of American Fork, who served 20 years in the Legislature and eamed the high honor of being the only Utah lawmaker ever… Continue reading For Devoted Public Service

Our purpose in this editorial is to honor the centenarians of Central Utah – the folks who have reached the “ripe old age” of 100 – or better. We don’t know how many there are in this area. We’ll mention only two, both of whom celebrated birthdays this month. One is William Mills Hone of… Continue reading Honoring Our Centenuriuns

Surely the federal government – in allowing widespread steel imports and setting up stringent “clean air” standards – didn’t figure to imperil a valuable domestic industry like Geneva Works. But t.hat’s exactly what’s happening – and the government should take steps to correct the situation. On one hand, Geneva profits are slashed by the “dumping”… Continue reading Geneva Solutions Needed

Central Utahns joined. just recently, in observing Fire Prevention Week. We believe that in retrospect. people of the area can benefit by some facts and figures on fires developed by the National Fire Data Center, U.S. Department of Commerce. Fire, says the center in a summary report, each year causes thousands of deaths. hundreds of… Continue reading Death, Injury, Dollar Loss

There’s a great deal of merit in the Utah County Commissions proposal to develop a park and picnic area in connection with the historic Nunn’s property in Provo Canyon. The commissioners are discussing a suggested lease agreement with Utah Power and Light Company, owner of the property. They are interested in apgroxirnatelly 10 acres which… Continue reading Proposed Pork ot Nunn’s

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