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
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American Flag: What Does Ii Mean to You?
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
Does Ii Mean to You?
When Help Is Needed
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
Let’s Have Roll Call Vote
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
Soaring Assessed Values Accent Levy Cut Need
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
Utah Anti-Shoplift Law
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 $5 billion a year from… Continue reading Utah Anti-Shoplift Law
The Case of Rep. Howe
In the past 10 days the sad case of Utah’s Second District congressman, Allan T. Howe, has spun its wheels deeper in a quagmire .0f troubles. First,, -i ‘ ‘ ” gressman’s efforts., . ave a sex solici M charge dis -$ ‘3-=t F technicalities wen; I ( ‘ ‘ghe drain in Salt Lake; Court… Continue reading The Case of Rep. Howe
Get Ready to Fly Flag
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
4-City Sewage Disposal Plan
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
Special Voter Responsibility: Choice of Government Plans
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