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Something is drastically wrong wha a toderal agency has the pmver tothreatentheveryexisterrceolan industry which produces a vltal product and provides thousands oi jobs – particularly whusi the irnlustry is doing its best to comply with regnhtiouus. Our own Geneva Works of U.S. Steel Corp. happens to be the industry; the Duvirorummtal Pmtecr tion Agency is… Continue reading Geneva Air Plan Deserves Approval;
Let’s End Economic Apprehension

We believe in keeplng a strong mllltary posture, and have underscored this repeatedly. But in defense as well as in any other fleld of govemment, waste and duplication should be ferreted out and eliminated. Thus we command Rep. Gunn McKay (D-Utah), chalrrnan of the House Mllltary Construction Approprlatlons Committee, for movng to review defense-related planning… Continue reading Cut Wusteful Spending

Election experts are predicting that voting in November may fall to a new national low in the percentage of eligible voters who trek to the polls. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen – and especially here in Utah – a state which has taken pride through the years in respectable voter turnouts. President Carter. noting “an… Continue reading New Low in Voting? Don’t
Let It Happen on Nov. 7th

The Herald considers letters to the editor a vital part of the newspaper, fulfilling one purpose of the free press by providing a “sounding board”- for public opimon. We respect viewpoints of the readers – and you can choose your subject. How do you stand on the proposal to increase congressional salaries again? On the… Continue reading Sounding Board for Public

If you read the Herald comics land who doesn’t’?) you probably observed an interesting bit of political philosophy contained in a recent Sunday installment of ”Berry’s World” by Jim Berry. The script for ha f a dozen panels portraying an interview with a “Congressman Rodomontade” read as follows: “Congressman Rodomontade, what is your philosophy about… Continue reading Whot’s Your Opinion?

In my view, the centuryold Provo Tabernacle – to be rededicated Sunday capping a threeyear improvement and restoration proiect – is an elegant and reverential link with the pioneer past. Certamly if adds character and dignity to the downtown area and serves as a reminder of Utah Valleys religious and cultural heritage. I say Utah… Continue reading Another historic occasion
occurs at the Tabernacle

Our political system gives an enormous advanta e to incumbents. $(ou’ve probably heard this assertion before – and the record for the past 50 years in national elections would seem to bear out its truth. l Consider the Democrats’ ability to perpetuate themselves in office and the difficulty challengers within either party have in unseating… Continue reading Incumbents Get Unfair Lead

An interesting sidelight in the history of the Statue of Liberty is that its designers ncver intended the landmark as a monument to immigration – a symbolism often applied. The century-old Lady Liberty. of course. was a gift from the I-‘ratch Republic to the United States. As she retumed to duty. July 4 after ta… Continue reading Statue of Liberty designed
to celebrate independence

Sen. Paul Laxalt, R-Nev. has called upon Congress to re-examine “the actions and pollcles” of the Internal Revenue Service, and says refomts are necessary to prevent the current tax revolt from becomina ”a full-scale revolutlon.” The Nevadian’s concerns were expressed in a paper he read into The Congressional Record. Earlier he had submitted the statement… Continue reading Americans Have ‘Hcad H’ With IRS