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It ought to be apparent that if Americans are to “bite the bullet” to control double-digit inflation, our Washington leaders should set the example. But campaign promises of frugality to the contrary, a post-election dee mand for high level salary raises has engulfed the capital – a bad omen for the incoming administration pledged to… Continue reading Leaders Fail to Exemplify Frugulity in Budget

‘ Dr. A. Garr Cranney has a deep feeling for history and he especially lights up in conversations about Boston, where he was hom and reared. and Utah, where he is professor of secondary education at Brigham Young University. When I interviewed htm recently, we talked about Boston and environs. the hub of historic New… Continue reading Boston moons more =
Celtics, Bruins or loiw

The United States is a staunch proponent of free trade in the world. Consistently we have led the international fight against barriers to the free flow of goods among nations. But the system breaks down between two trading partners when rules aren’t applied equally – when one partner expects free access to the other’s imarket… Continue reading Autos Trade Needs Fairness

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

Reports of two sirable infestatiorns of so called “Mormon crickets” in Utah in recent months call to mind the storied but destructive lB48 cricket invasion which happened just before the Mormon pioneers had completed their first yur in Salt Lake Valley, The story lnad a providential ending, sometimes called the “nniracle of the seagulls,” and… Continue reading Pioneer Day gives Utahns
a chance to offer thanks

We talk a lot these days about burgeoning govemment spending and the soaring public debt and their effect in fueling inflation. But individual Americans might well look to their own record in these departments. Whether they’re imitating government example or just doing what comes naturally, .many consumers are spending beyond income, contributing to a mounting… Continue reading Personal Debt Poses Danger

The Provo Library Boards crusade for a new public library is moving into its crucial phase – fund raising. Already contacts have begun in the “advance gifts” phase. according to Max C. Elliott, general chairman of the $2,1 million fund campaign. “Weire shooting for a September kickoff of the major public drive.” As a library… Continue reading New library plan in place,
now comes the toughpart