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We are pleased to note Sen. Frank E. Moss’ strong commitment to fiscal responsibility in the winter edition of his “Senate Update” newsheet being circulated in Utah. Fiscal responsibility is a commodity much to be desired in Washington at every level – Congress, the President, budget committees, bureaucrats, salary setters, military leaders. All must join… Continue reading Fiscal Responsibility

The United States could pay off one-tenth of our national debt if we could collect upwards of $60 billion which 113 countries owe this nation. The Herald believes efforts to collect debts owing us by other countries should be redoubled. We spend billions to aid other nations. Indeed just last Thursday the House passed a… Continue reading $60 Billion Owed U.S.”

A reader of the Herald has suggested we write an editorial on the dangers of parents leaving small children at home unattended, We heartily concur that this is a bad practice – one to be avoided, The same might be said for leaving tots unattended in automobiles or ther vehciles. In fact, Provo, Orem, and… Continue reading Leaving Tots Unattended
Called Dangerous Practice

Snowstorms have been slow coming to Utah. In fact it’s been a particularly dry season thus far. But other areas of the country have been hit by snowstorms and our quota whatever it’s going to be this year can’t be far behind. Which brings us to the point of this editorial; A little extra care… Continue reading For Scsfe Winter Driving

Panorama ’76 – the gigantic patriotic musical show set Saturday night in the Marriott Center as part of Provo’s Freedom Festival – is a salute to America and its Bicentennial. But in another sense lt’s also a salute to a remarkable asset here in Utah Valley: local talent that abounds here. With a cast of… Continue reading Folks Behind the Festival

The long arm of federal bureaucracy is reaching out again as the Federal Trade Commission proposes national regulations for the funeral industry. FTC cites corruption within the industry. We have no doubt there indeed is corruption – and believe the perpetrators should be sought out and punished. But in our view, applying new nation-wide regulations… Continue reading State Control IIs Best

Engineers for the Utah Department of Transportation are exploring ways to eliminate waste of old existing asphalt pavement through a new recycling process. And they seem to be having some success, rasising hopes for savings of taxpayers’ money as well as road materials in years to come. CENTER LINE, UDOT’s monthly publication, notes that since… Continue reading Asphalt Road Recycling

The long-debated Kaiparowits power project faces another time of decision with Interior Secretary Thomas Kleppe reported due for a pronouncement some time this mdnth. Kleppe yielded Thursday to a request by Gov. Calvin L. Hampton, members of Utah’s congressional delegation and others to come west to inspect the Kaiparowits site before deciding. He is expected… Continue reading Time of Decision

There might be some comfort to salvage in the FBI’s crime report for the first half of 1976 in that there were 12 per cent fewer murders. 10 per cent fewer robberies, and assault and rape cases took a 1 per cent downtrend. But an ll per cent increase in the “larceny-theft” category tended to… Continue reading Evaluating New Crime Report

It’s all yours, Mr. and Mrs. Utah Voter. The long campaign is about over. Tomorrow it will be your move – at the ballot box. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. We hope balloting will be heavy. Those who say ”there’s no choice” or find some otl1er alibi for not voting are… Continue reading Voters: It’s Up to You Now