Where could you find a more striking contrast of the fruits of freedom versus repression than on the two sides of the infamous Berlin Wall? Gail S. Halvorsen has some special insights on why so many East Berliners “have left behind everything but the clothes on their backs and then given their lives in an… Continue reading Divided Berlin: Lesson in Freedom
Category: Local Heroes
Candy Smiles
During the crucial Berlin Airlift 3 1/2 decades ago, rays of gladness were spread by human interest stories of an American “candy bomber” who dropped sweets to destitute German children. If you are old enough to remember the historic airlift (called Operation Vittles) – the Allies’ answer to the infamous Berlin Blockade by the Soviets… Continue reading Candy Smiles
Provo Bids ‘Goodbye’ to Tom
Provo said goodbye this week to one of its highly respected war heroes. Thomas S. Bullock, prisoner of the Japanese for 3 1/2 years after the fall of Corregidor in World War II. As the sweet strains of “Taps” added a final plaintive touch to graveside services at the Provo Cemetery, many must have reflected… Continue reading Provo Bids ‘Goodbye’ to Tom
‘Ashton Tower’ Has a Long, Distinguished History
If you’re new in Provo you might wonder about the brick smokestack near the heart of the city with ”Ashton’s Chevrolet Buick” inscribed in larger vertical letters. The smokeless stack is a vestige from the historic Woolen Mills, once Provo’s largest industry which operated for 60 years on the First West-Second West block between First… Continue reading ‘Ashton Tower’ Has a Long, Distinguished History
‘Chris’ Retires After 30 Editor Years
By RENEE C. NELSON Herald Women’s Editor N. LaVerl Christensen’s 39-year newspapering career has spanned a remarkable era of growth for Central Utah and for The Daily Herald. For 38 of these years “Chris” has been employed in the news area of The Daily Herald. He has served as editor or managing editor for just over 30… Continue reading ‘Chris’ Retires After 30 Editor Years
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
Irene Mower Finds Exhilaration in Each New Day
BY RENEE C. NELSON Herald Women’s Editor “I try not to think of yesterdays – I live for today – and let tomorrow take care of itself,” stated Irene Mower, Provo, who retired Friday from newspaper work after 34 years as an advertising account executive at The Daily Herald. She expanded on this optimistic outlook,… Continue reading Irene Mower Finds Exhilaration in Each New Day
Our Accessible Governor
Gov. Calvin L. Hampton already has won a special place in Utah history as the only three-term governor and the very fact of his three election victories is a testimony of his popularity. Mr. Rampton, a man of indefatigable energy whose day often starts with a breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. and ends with a… Continue reading Our Accessible Governor
Devoted City Official
To know Ray Murdock was to share his friendship – and today has many, many friends mourn his death following a two-month illness and multiple surgeries. Mr. Murdock, immediate past Provo City commissioner, served eight years in the post before retiring from politics a year ago. It was in this period that he became best… Continue reading Devoted City Official
Paul Salisbury, Master Artist
In the death of Paul Salisbury, Provo has lost one of its best-loved artists–a man known widely in America for his western art. Painting from a natural, realistic approach, Mr. Salisbury generally chose subjects from the western landscape and its inhabitants. Pioneers, Indians, cowboys, horses, cattle, wagons, rivers, mountains, deserts – these were his characters… Continue reading Paul Salisbury, Master Artist