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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

Ancient Roman mythology didn’t especially excite me hack in my now-distant school days. But as the years slipped by l became somewhat fascinated with old Janus, the god of portals and of good beginnings and endings. You will remember that Janus tfor whom the month of January was named. by the wayt was pictured as… Continue reading There’s nothing two-faced
about wisdom from Janus

Since tomorrow is the 90th anniversary of Utah’s .Ian. 4, 1896 entry into the Union as the 45th state, lets reflect on the littleknown story of a giant-sized American Flag made for the statehood celebration. The impressive emblem A 78 by 160 feet with six-loot-wide stripes – was claimed to be “the largest flag ever… Continue reading Great Utah Statehood Flag
Waves Forever in the Heart

A few reflections on the recent opening of the Utah Valley Symphony’s new concert season: The orchestra isn’t only good A it’s durable, this being its 29th season. A great deal of credit is due musicians and leadership – past and present v who have kept the symphony going through thick and thin and built… Continue reading Symphony performance is
exomple of greut diligence

George Washington, as commander-in-chief of American forces in t.he Revolutionary War, wrought miracles in achieving vlctory over the powerful British to secure the liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. But as, events proved, mshinmwm more a “man of peace” of war. More as a statesman than on the battlefield he won the honored title… Continue reading Washington ‘man of peace’

All is not well with the American steel industry a poor situation anytime but cnrclal now in the light of global anxieties. Big steel has been sending signals for some time: Regulation by EPA and other agencies is too costly; unfair competition through “steel dumping”by foreign producers impairs markets; and tax laws and depreciation schedules… Continue reading Steel Modernization Plan Vital

Sen. Rudolph E. Boschwitz, R-Minn., put his finger on a distressing U.S. problem when he rose recently in the Senate to deplore driving under the influence of liquor – part of a broader problem of mounting traffic fatalities. A good friend of his had been injured seriously in an accident in northern Wisconsin. The driver… Continue reading Drinking Drivers Still Kill

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 a statesman than on the… Continue reading Washington Excelled us Stufesniun