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What is our American civilization coming to when citizens stand by or hurry away, declining to “get involved” when human beings are desperately in need of help’? We have read in recent years of cases in big cities wherein crowds stood watching, not lifting a finger to prevent crimes being committed before their eyes, including… Continue reading When Help Is Needed

If leaders in Congress are really serious about a new muchpublicized ethics program they will veer away from a backdoor salary boost for top federal officials and decree a congressional vote on the controversial proposition. This is something they apparently aren’t planning to do. Washington reports say neither house of Congress plans action before the… Continue reading Let’s Have Roll Call Vote

Central Utahns whose homes have been burglarized while the family was away will tell you discovery of the break-in is a sickening experience. You begin to get an inkling as you notice the front door is unlocked…or maybe swung partly open. Once inside you see the lock has been broken, drawers pulled out and dumped,… Continue reading Protect Your Home

The outpouring of generosity by local citizens toward the approximately 20 Vietnamese who have settled in Utah County since leaving their homeland several weeks ago is worthy of comment. Thursday’s Herald carried a feature story of the assistance rendered one of these families by Provoans. As reflected in that story, with very few exceptions, those… Continue reading Local Citizens Involved

In the past 10 days the sad case of Utah’s Second District congressman, Allan T. Howe, has spun its wheels deeper in a quagmire .0f troubles. First,, -i ‘ ‘ ” gressman’s efforts., . ave a sex solici M charge dis -$ ‘3-=t F technicalities wen; I ( ‘ ‘ghe drain in Salt Lake; Court… Continue reading The Case of Rep. Howe

What can citizens in general do to help honor America on its upcoming Bicentennial birthday. For one thing they can display their American flags as part of a nationwide ”21-day salute” June 14 through July 4. The “Honor America” project is being spearheaded by the American Historic and Cultural Society Inc. of which a former… Continue reading Get Ready to Fly Flag

Voters of four cities in north Utah County – American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Alpine, and Lehi v took a large step for progress when they’ voted approval of the $4.3 million bonding plan for a sewage disposal system in last week’s election. With existing sewage treatment plants of American Fork, Lehi and Pleasant Grove about… Continue reading 4-City Sewage Disposal Plan

Citizens of Utah County have a special responsibility in the November election, This unusual assignment is to decide whether to keep the commission system of county government or switch to a proposed system called the “Separation of Powers Plan.” We hope the people are taking the task seriously and that they will be informed and… Continue reading Special Voter Responsibility:
Choice of Government Plans

Provoans will vote tomorrow on a School District proposal to increase the present voted leeway tax from 2.9 to 6 mills. If approved, the new arrangement will increase leeway tax revenues by about $375,000 based on a 50 per cent boost in assessed valuation under the current property reappraisal. School officials say the money is… Continue reading School Leewuy Election

With all its wealth and natural resources, the United States is on a red ink spending course that can only lead to financial disaster. In only two of the past 17 years has the government taken in more money than it has spent. Among the issues for sober contemplation as you plan your “‘uesday vote… Continue reading Economic Stability: A Major
Issue in Tuesclayls Election