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The Herald certainly agrees with the concept of careful, responsible economy in state govemment – and repeatedly has said the same for economy at local, county, and federal government levels. But we do not believe the Initiative Petition No. 2, which will appear on the November 2 election ballot, is the way to go about… Continue reading Budget Ceiling Seen Unwise

Appearing on the Nov. 2 general election ballot as “lnitiative Proposal B” will be the Utah Recall and Advisory Recall Act. Essentially, its purpose is to authorize removal of any public officer, elected or appointed, for any reason, by the voters of the electoral district from which the officer is elected or appointed. The proposal,… Continue reading Recull Law Isn’t Needed

This is Flag Day, the anniversary of congressional adoption ,June 14, 1777 of the Stars and Stripes as the national emblem. After 199 years (the first national ensign having been approved nearly a year after the Declaration of Independence was adopted), what does the flag mean to you’? The meaning of its design, of course,… Continue reading American Flag: What
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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

For years the efforts of many dedicated individuals and a considerable amount of money have gone into developing and maintaining the Provo Municipal Airport as an economic force in the community. I At present funding is being considered for a branch fire station to be built on airport property. Three fixed wing aircraft operations are… Continue reading Power Line Proposal

The 90.4 per cent jump in Utah County’s total assessed valuation is unprecedented, The figures further emphasize the absolute need for taxing units – cities, county, schools, and special districts – to drastically slice the tax levy. ‘ Otherwise, taxpayers are going to face unwarranted new burdens as a result of the proverty reappraisal, which… Continue reading Soaring Assessed Values
Accent Levy Cut Need

Figures from a survey distributed in connection with an upcoming series of anti-shoplifting assemblies estimate losses from shoplifting in Utah. supermarkets at a minimum of $3,195 daily and that in a year’s time $2,983,000 worth of goods will be stolen. For the entire United States, the FBI estimates businessmen lose $5 billion a year from… Continue reading Utah Anti-Shoplift Law

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