Courage, drama. he-oisrn. tragedy. triumph – all are part of a chaplalrfs inside story of the Jdfst Bombardmmt Group of the Eighth Air Force which helped subdue Germany In World War ll four decades ago. Entitled. ”The Mighty Men of the Slat: Heros All.” the 74IVpage book, replete with ove 10) picture, is just off… Continue reading Dramatic Story Chronicles Heroes of War
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Honoring Their Sacrmce
Untll the storied “llth hour of the 11th day of the llth mia-ith” in 1918, the battle lines in France shook with the roar of carmons. But at that hour the guns ceasat firing. A general arrnlstice between the Allies and Germany went into effect. Terms of the peace had not hem determined fully. hut… Continue reading Honoring Their Sacrmce
Growth, Change: They’re Perpetual Watchwords
So we’ve entered a new decade! High hopes for happiness and prosperity are mingled withconcems over inflation. energy shortages, aud other economic problems as we turn from the 70’s and advance into a new ltyyear span. There are other concerns too, as war clouds gather in parts of the world. The Soviet Union is flexing… Continue reading Growth, Change: They’re
Perpetual Watchwords
Provo Canyon Avalanches Have Long History of Death, Destruction
The destructive avalanche that cascaded over Brrdal Veil Falls Monday led some to look through photo albums at car-her avalanches at the popular tourist spot. Julia Hegsted o1′ Springville has photographs o1 an avalanche at Bridal Veil Falls she said occurred rn 1904 or ISO5. it appears to be a large one that crossed the… Continue reading Provo Canyon Avalanches Have Long History of Death, Destruction
Two Orem Men Recall Iwo Jimo Compoign
Men who fought there still remember llew the black ash turned to red. Evuy lacb of tslaad taker Cost the Ilves of men left dead. New the lslaad ls a legend. All ls peaceful and serene; ft remalna a shrlne and legend To the name. U. S. Marine. – Carl Dearbora The ghosts of Iwo… Continue reading Two Orem Men Recall Iwo Jimo Compoign
‘Old GIory,’ National Anthem Worthy of Emotion
You can ilv the Stars anu Stripe today with rpechl pride. Flu Day lll ls the Nth hlrthdal nl the utiuul emblem. . there’! a purl lnfegust about everxeone in the ee ration. Presl nt Reagan lu call led upon Americans ta display the Hq “lrvm porcttu. windows and sturefrcnu” and to rdlect on the… Continue reading ‘Old GIory,’ National Anthem Worthy of Emotion
Sevier Floods Pioneer Problem
Who would have thought that the meandering, usually calm Sevier River would ever overflow its banks in modern times and wash out part of a key dam. resulting in multi-million-dollar flood damage? 1 say “modern times” because back in the 1800’s pioneer settlers of historic Deseret – one of the towns flooded nn last ‘1’hursday’s… Continue reading Sevier Floods Pioneer Problem
Origin of Sweet, Sad Taps Sound
The sweet but sad bugle call known as Taps employs only four separate notes and there are only 24 notes in the entire composition – but its plaintive strains continue to tug at heartstrings after 122 years. Taps is sounded at patriotic Veterans and Memorial Day services and at flag-lowering and “lights out” ceremonies in… Continue reading Origin of Sweet, Sad Taps Sound
Yule Charm Enhanced
Short comments and suggestions: A great deal of charm has been added to Provo’s downtown Christmas decorations by the lighting of the newly-installed trees at mid-Center street in front of the city center. * * * The motorists cruising along a busy street – such as Provo’s Center during rush-hour – can create quite a… Continue reading Yule Charm Enhanced
Proposed Budget for Utah
Initial reaction concerning Gov, Calvin L, Rampt0n’s proposed $768,599,90O state budget for 1975-76 has been quite favorable among Utah legislators, The proposed budget, up 10.5 per cent from last year, will be the subject of committee discussion, legislative debate, and political jockeping off and on during much 0 the 60-day session of the 41st Legislature.… Continue reading Proposed Budget for Utah
