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Power Line Proposal

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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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School Leewuy Election

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

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Waste of Tax Dollars

Utah lawmakers, when the legislature meets early next year, should take a hard look at a section in the statutes which consistently results in waste of the taxpayers’ money. The rule in question is 20-7-6 which provides that the clerk responsible for the election print 50 per cent more ballots than the total number of… Continue reading Waste of Tax Dollars