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Destructive vandalism in the schools of Central Utah takes a heavy toll each year and helps to boost cost. The burglary at the Windsor Elementary School in Orem the other night was an example. The intruder used a mattock to break open a door, and then put the same tool to work to chop two… Continue reading Vandalism Crackdown

“As are families so is society.” “Good families help build good communities, and good communities strengthen family life.” U “A stable family life contributes to the development of emotionally and socially healthy and responsible adults.” These are more than high – sounding platitudes. They are truisms that ought to be heeded – and they’ll be… Continue reading Strength From Within

l-‘ire safety may seem to you a ho-hum message intended only for others. Until, that is, fire strikes in your home or business. There’s nothing ho-hum about the disastrous results caused each year by fires in the United States. I-‘or example, more than 1800 homes go up in flames each year. and deaths by fire… Continue reading A Week With u Message

“It is in our families that we learn, develop and practice those attitudes and concepts of right and wrong, of fairness, of charity, and love of country. Neither schools nor the institutions of government can ever replace the American family in the development of responsible and caring individuals.” That paragraph might have come from a… Continue reading Nuticnul Family Life Week

There have been six brush fires in the foothills areas northeast of Provo this spring and summer. And, according to Provo firemen, apparently all have been started either by fireworks or children with matches. . The latest fire, last Saturday night, covered an estimated 35 acres of grass, sagebrush and scrub oak. This and some… Continue reading An Alarming Situation

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