With the doom of the old Provo City Hall apparently sealed, it is hoped that a great deal of planning will go into landscaping of the key downtown corner to make it a beauty spot of special dimension. This apparently will be the responsibility of Utah County officials, since Provo City sold its third interest in… Continue reading Future of City Hall Corner
Category: Local Issues
Threat of Growing Power To Strike Against Public
Time was when a strike against the public was rare and considered highly unethical if not unthinkable. But public sector unions are growing in power. They are flexing their muscles, striking (sometimes illegally), and extracting settlements that require added tax burdens at a time when holding the tax line is an urgent national philosophy. The… Continue reading Threat of Growing Power To Strike Against Public
In Scheduling Meetings – Public Accessibility Vital
When public boards and commissions establish meeting schedules, a prime concern should be the convenience of the public, with schedules, hours, and places that would make the meetings freely accessible to the people. The Herald feels scrutiny should be given some existing situations with a view to convenience and accessibility. For example, the Alpine School Board meets… Continue reading In Scheduling Meetings – Public Accessibility Vital
The ‘WiIdcat’ Phone Strike
There ought to be a better way to go, in registering dissatisfaction with at tentative contract settlement than a “wildcat strike.” About 400 employees of Mountain Bell Telephone and Western Electric Co., staged a short wildcat strike Wednesday to protest a three-year tentative labor-management contract accepted by the Communications Workers of America. Picket lines were… Continue reading The ‘WiIdcat’ Phone Strike
Postscript on CUP Fight
With President Carter’s signature on the public works bill, the appropriation for the Bonneville Unit of the Central Utah Project apparently is secure for another year. The news brought relief to a lot of people here in arid Utah who would second this brief statement issued to the press by Rep. Gunn McKay, D-Utah: “I’m… Continue reading Postscript on CUP Fight
Solving the Dog Problem
Dog ordinances may vary to some extent city to city – but generally they aren’t markedly different from Provo’s which requires that dogs be confined to private property unless accompanied by a member of the family. The canines are not permitted to run at large; they must be controlled at all times, which means a… Continue reading Solving the Dog Problem
State Hospital Investigation
The Utah State Hospital has been the center of a smoldering controversy for several months. Now the Utah Legislative Social Services Interim Study Committee has passed a motion asking the attorney general to investigate possible malfeasance and misappropriation of funds at the Provo institution. Dr. Roger S. Kiger, superintendent, quickly welcomed the investigation and said… Continue reading State Hospital Investigation
3-Term Utah Governor – Rampton Era Closes
Governor Calvin L. Rampton leaves office Monday noon after an unprecedented three terms at the helm of Utah state government. He will be succeeded by a fellow Democrat. Scott M. Matheson, a newcomer in politics. The 12-year Rampton era has been memorable in many ways, and as “Cal and Lucybeth” move from the governor’s mansion we believe… Continue reading 3-Term Utah Governor – Rampton Era Closes
Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged
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. At present funding is being considered for a branch fire station to be built on airport property. Three fixed wing aircraft operations are already… Continue reading Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged
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