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
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Washington Excelled us Stufesniun
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
COTIQTCQS Talks u Lot About Spending
Inflation, federal spending. and budgetbalancing command considerable attention in Congress these days. Major action and debate generally make the wire news. But mini-speeches and “extensions of remarks” by the legislators often go unreported. They’re serious topics and most speakers treat them that way. But some inject a bit of humor or get in a political… Continue reading COTIQTCQS Talks u Lot About Spending
Despots out to Get Free Press
Freedom of the press traditionally has had a rocky road – especially in the dictatorship countries. Today more than B0 percent of the world population does not have the same brand of free press that we enjoy in this country, according to a World Press Freedom Committee spokesman. In America, where the First Amendment provides… Continue reading Despots out to Get Free Press
Let’s Burst Soaring High-Interest Rate Balloon
It’s difficult for the layman to understand how high interest rates which depress the housing industry, prolong a business slowdown, and produce job layoffs is helping the country – especially when inflation continues unabated. lndeed many members of Congress have complained recently that the Federal Reserve Board’s policies to restrict the money supply simply aren’t… Continue reading Let’s Burst Soaring High-Interest Rate Balloon
Leaders Fail to Exemplify Frugulity in Budget
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
Community to Miss Old Friend
Provo and Utah Valley will be saying “goodbye” to an old friend, F’irmage’s Store. after a liquidation sale that may last several weeks. Management of the family clothing establishment – for 44 years a keystone of an important West Center business block announced a few days ago that Firmage’s is going out of business. Dwindling… Continue reading Community to Miss Old Friend
Lincoln Spoke Heart to Heart
”… That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom – and that govemment of the people, by the people, for the peop e, shall not perish from the earth.” Possibly more than any other public utterance… Continue reading Lincoln Spoke Heart to Heart
Time to Resteie Helmet Laws
States which rushed to repeal motorcyclist helmet laws a few years ago should consider readopting the legislation, judging by results of a U.S. Department of Transportation safety – economic study. Rep. David E, Bonior, DMich., who summarized findings in the Congressional Record, said 47 states had adopted helmet laws by 1975, complying with a motorcycle… Continue reading Time to Resteie Helmet Laws
It’s Time to Reduce Spending
Six former chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers. at a rare meeting with the Senate Banking Committee, unanimously agreed that federal spending must be slashed. As Sen. William Proxmire. banking committee chairman, put it, the three Democrats and three Republicans represent “virtually every kind of economic view,” but in the present inflation crisis they… Continue reading It’s Time to Reduce Spending