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Time was when a strike a ainst the public was rare ang considered highly unethical if not unthinkahle, But public sector unions are growing in power. They are flexing their muscles, striking (sometimes illegally). and extracting settlements that require added tax burdens at a time when holding the tax line is an urgent national philosophy.… Continue reading Threut of Growing Power
To Strike Aquinst Public

Back in the days of less traffic and fewer crimes, hitch – hiking was a relatively safe means of travel for a person without a vehicle. Here in Utah, college students, among others were known to travel “on their thumbs.” when the situation required and usually without incident. But those days are past – or… Continue reading Hitch-Hiking Hazardous

A Fourth Judicial District judge has expressed in a succinct and understandable way some cherished American principles as they relate to individual and family feace, freedom and security. udge David Sam made his comments the other day in Duchesne County as be sentenced a defendant to prison for aggravated sexual assault of a 14year-old girl.… Continue reading On Freedom From Crime

Mining”s boom days in Utah aren’t all in the past, judging by a new report, “Minerals in the Economy of Utah,” prepared by the Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of Interior. Would you have guessed that the value of Utah mineral production for 1977, including mineral fuels, amounted to $1,140 million? That’s what the report… Continue reading Utah as a Minerals State

When public boards and commissions establish meeting schedules, a prime concern should be the convenience of the public, with schedules, hours, and places that would make the meetings freely accessible to the people. The Herald feels scrutiny should be given some existing situations with a view to convenience and accessibility. For example, the Alpine School… Continue reading Public Accessibility Vital

Does the public have a right to know how much public employees are being paid? Traditionally the answer has been yes – the taxpayers whose money pays the salaries ought to halve the right to know, if they as . But the question, as it applies to college and university employees in Utah, is being… Continue reading PubIic’s Right to Know

Voters of Provo and Orem will decide Tuesday whether to approve or reject a one-quarter cent sales tax increase to help fund a mass transit (bus) system in the two cities. Considerable pro-and-con discussion on the issue has been apparent. Now the arguments are pretty well in – and it is hoped the Orem-Provo citizenry… Continue reading Key Mass Transit Vote

The damage wrought on 0gden’s east bench by recent flooding was a consequence of “terrain modification” by offroad vehicles in the opinion of Bruce N. Kaliser, state engineering geologist. if this is true, could a similar tragedy occur in Utah Valley or in other areas of the state below vehicledamaged hillsides? Parts of Ogden’s east… Continue reading Flooding on Ogden Bench

Two premier public relations directors who have served important Utah institutions well for many years recently have retired or shifted emphasis in their careers. They are: Edwin Butterworth, who recently retired after heading Brigham Young Unlversity’s Pubic Communications Department for nearly 30 years. And David L. Blgler, who has moved to San ranclsco to become… Continue reading Bouquets to 2 PR Chiefs

Ut.ah’s financial effort in behalf of higher education is spotlighted in a news release issued this week by the Utah Taxpayers Association. This state ranks third in the nation in state appropriations for colleges and universities per $1000 of personal income, UTA notes. Taxpayers paid $17.58 on higher education for every $1000 eamed. The average… Continue reading State of Utah Ranks High