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Productivity is one of the measures of Americas economic well-being – and Labor Department figures for 1980 indicate that output still needs major national focus. For the third consecutive year, productivity among U.S. businesses declined. Economists usually interpret a decline in productivity (the nation’s output of goods and services per hour of work) as contributing… Continue reading Time to Reverse Decline in Business Productivity

Repeal of a single law, which reportedly adds an estimated $2.9 billion a year to construction costs in the United States, would lower consumer prices, federal taxes, and the price of new homes for thousands of residents in Utah, new economic study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce claims. The Chamber’s chief economist, former Utahn… Continue reading Report Merits Close Look

George Washington, as commander – in – chief of American forces in the Revolutionary War, wrought miracles in achieving victory over the powerful British to secure the liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. But as events proved, Washington was more a “man of peace” than of war. More as statesman than the – ‘… Continue reading Washington Excelled us Stutesindn

A wrong impression that ought to be buried is that reclamation projects generally are built with government handouts. While many projects receive some federal funds – usually for federal facilities that are included – most money allocated for construction is paid back. In the case of the Central Utah Project, Utah’s No. 1 water development… Continue reading Reclamation Pays Way

With National Newspaper Week coming up in October 1 have been thinking of major mechanical and technological improvements in newspapering which have come into use just during my years as an editor and writer. The list would include photo composition and offset printing to replace the old hot metal system. modern prmses with full color… Continue reading A look at early newspupering
reflects publishing progress i

What can a motorist do to get more miles per gallon? This seems a pertinent question these days especially in the painful moments when we must dig up the price of a full tank of gas. There seems no respite from the soaring gasoline prices. You may be ab e, though, to get some consolation… Continue reading Stretching Your Milecsge

Provo said a fond farewell today to a rt-vt-rat lornier mayor. beloved long-time physician. and loyal friend. The funeral service for 90-year-old Dr Lloyd 1). Cullnnorc marked the end of an ern, you might say A the era of one of l’rnvo’s most noted and highly-respected couples and their legacy of accomplishments ttdcss;1 Allred Cullimore.… Continue reading Ws goodbye to our friend
but his Iegocylwill live on

Take time today…and this week…t0 reflect on the role of books. Why’? Because April 1-7 is National Library Week – a time to recognize the worth of reading as a route to pleasure, wisdom, and intellectual growth. ‘”Books can be your best friends,” says Larry L. Hortin, Provo City library director. Interestingly his comment and… Continue reading Adventures in Reading

Wotrldn’t it be interesting rt, by some sort of magic, we could transport ourselves back mtu a bygone era for a look at tts people and hlestyles’! Ot course a really old newspaper can provide some intimate glnnpses and right now l’m looking at a copy cl the Sept. 15. 1874, issue of the Salt… Continue reading iY; ‘;iY7Z?H0rses Had Mishmps;

Orem mayor, state senator, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club president, educator, church worker – these were some hallmarks in the community service which distinguished the life of Bryant Manning “B. M.” Jolley. Mr. Jolley, 84, whose funeral services will be Monday, retired in 1959 after 43 years of service in the public… Continue reading B.M. Jolley, Orem Leudeii