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Americans pause today to commemorate Labor Day – and in Central Utah the biggest celebration for the public is at Payson where the annual Golden Onion Days and Homecoming festival is nearing its climax. Labor Day has come to signify the unofficial end of summer though one hopes many more weeks of fine weather remain… Continue reading Ldbbf Ddy, CI Beginning

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

Your heart may be your best friend – and by by all means you should take care of it. To help you maintain good heart health. alpublic family – oriented county-wide meeting is scheduled Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Provo Tabernacle. It’s sponsored by the Utah Heart Association as a public service – and… Continue reading For Better Heurt Health

With the Nov. 2 general election less than three weeks away, it’s time “undecided” voters start “cramming for the examination.” As we see it, whether citizens “pass the test” will depend a great deal on HOW they vote that is, how well they are informed on the merits of the candidates and issues. In other… Continue reading Crum for Nov. 2 ‘Exum’

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
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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