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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

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

There appears to be broad support for shortening and simplifying the primaries process for choosing U.S. nominees for President. With the proliferation of primaries in the past decade, the process has become too long, too costly, and unnecessarily wearisome for candidates and public alike. Some complain the system tends to put more emphasis on skills… Continue reading fyfmqries in Need of Change

Public support for retaining the 55 mileperhour speed limit as a national law is at a new high, according to a September Gallup Poll. The 55 limit – a reduction from previous speeds – was imposed in 1974 primarily because of the energy shortage. Previous polls had pegged public support at 72-73 percent in 1974,… Continue reading Speed Limit Support High

It has to be the ”War to end wars” and to ”make the world safe for Democracy.” That’s what the doughboys of the American “Expeditionary Forces thought as they entered World War I in France in 1917 and helped turn the tide for the allies against the Germany-led central powers. The armistice of Nov. 11,… Continue reading Today, Take Time to Reflect

An anticipated small surplus in the fiscal 1981 federal budget appears to have melted to a prospective substantial deficit as the budget saga continues in Washington. This despite a law requiring a balanced budget effective in ’81. Originally, last January. President Carter submitted a proposed $615,8 billion budget with a $15.9 billion deficit. But last… Continue reading Budget Still Not Balanced Yet