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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

W.W. Clyde’s influence in Utah was widespread and his accomplishments many. Mr . Clyde died Sunday at age 86 after a long and useful career. His funeral will be held Thursday in Springville,, his home town which he had served as mayor and in many other capacities. Q Mr, Clyde achieved his greatest prominence as… Continue reading Clyde: Muster Builder

In the rash of fires in Provo this past week, a number of situations surfaced which brought out examples of the public’s responsibility in such emergencies. The public should be careful not to interfere with the firemen in pursuit of their duties. A few people did, although generally the puhlic’s conduct was good. In a… Continue reading In Case of Fire

If Provo isn’t a cleaner, more beautiful city by the end of this week it won’t be the city administrations fault. Commissioner E. Odell Miner says Provo City’s fall cleanup campaign will continue through Saturday – and that during the week city crews will pick up literally anything folks place at the curb for regular… Continue reading City-Citizen Partnership

Transportation Department officials have cited figures showing as many as 60 per cent of the heavy trucks on the highways are disobeying the 55 mile an hour speed limit. They threatened government action if the industry does not police itself. The American Trucking Associations Inc. was advised to start a campaign among drivers to observe… Continue reading Reminder on the Speed Limit

The upsurge of growth which has characterized Orem in the past few decades is continuing, according to a report by City manager Albert E. Haines to the Chamber of Commerce. Orem, said the manager, has an estimated 41,000 population and accounts for 35 per cent of the county’s housing starts. He also declared Orem is… Continue reading Orem’s Continuing Expansion

School started today in the Provo and Alpine Districts – and in other sectors of Central Utah the youngsters will be heading back to the classroom within a week or less. There’s a message in this announcement for all motorists: Be doubly careful and d0n’t risk the possibility of hitting a child. Give a kid… Continue reading Opening of School Calls
For Extra Driving Care

A Herald reader has written to express a need for more bicycle racks in Provo. “I have found it a great problem to find a safeplace to secure my bike when I am’ shopping or in the downtown area,” the citizen wrote. “There are a few places, such as on Center Street and one that… Continue reading Deurth of Bicycle Racks?

With thoughts tumed now to the upcoming elections, there are a few dates the citinenry should keep inmiwd. – The Primary Election will be ‘hiesday. Sept. lt. A preview of the candidates whose names will appear on the primary ballot in Utah Coimty appeared on Page 3 of Sunday’s Herald. it is suggested you clip… Continue reading Key Pre-Election Dates

In the long relationship between Brigham Young University and the Provo community, Dr, Vasco M. Tanner has been one of the most consistent practitioners of the “town and gown” philosophy of joint service and cooperation. It was fitting that the city commission proclaimed a “Vasco M. Tanner Day” to tie in with Wednesday’s program at… Continue reading ‘Vusco M. Tanner Day’