Category: Civic Responsibility

Civic Responsibility, Crime, Traffic Laws

Anti-Drunk Driving Drive Grows

Momentum is growing for a nation-wide campaign against drunken driving. President Reagan’s formation of a presidential commission sharpened the focus, but other initiatives also seek action to combat drunken driving as a serious hazard to public health and safety. Reagan’s action followed a petition to him initiated by Reps, Jim Hansen, R-Utah and Michael D.… Continue reading Anti-Drunk Driving Drive Grows

Civic Responsibility, Congressional Record, Economics, Politics

Americans Can Help Reagan

What can the average American do to help in the economic recovery President Ronald Reagan envisions? The Washingtonian Magazine asked the President that question – and published his rather-detailed answer, which was reproduced in a recent issue of the Congressional Record. Reagan called on the American People to support the program and go forward in… Continue reading Americans Can Help Reagan

Civic Responsibility, National Debt, Politics

It’s Time for Feds to Face Deficit

The time is long past due for the federal government to blow the whistle on routine deficit spending. This year the national debt will top $890 billion – more than $4,000 for each American, and the projected $15.8 deficit in President Carter’s whopping $615.8 budget for fiscal 1981 will keep the spiral soaring. Just the interest on… Continue reading It’s Time for Feds to Face Deficit

Civic Responsibility, Politics

What’s Your Opinion On Limiting Terms?

If you read the Herald comics (and who doesn’t?) you probably observed an interesting bit of political philosophy contained in a recent Sunday installment of ”Berry’s World” by Jim Berry. The script for half a dozen panels portraying an interview with a “Congressman Rodomontade” read as follows: “Congressman Rodomontade, what is your philosophy about how… Continue reading What’s Your Opinion On Limiting Terms?

Civic Responsibility, Crime, Strikes

Nails-on-Road Incidents – A Senseless Tactic

Spreading nails across highways, as reported in several cases in Utah during the past week – and leaving them to flatten tires of unsuspecting travelers – is a the thoughtless and lawless action that should arouse public indignation. It isn’t hard to envision tragedies that could result from such a senseless tactic: An ambulance stalled with flat tires… Continue reading Nails-on-Road Incidents – A Senseless Tactic

Civic Responsibility, Environment

Law on Doorstep Litter

Provo’s current anti-litter ordinance, adopter in August of 1978, is patterned after a model law of a national beautification organization. But it has not solved the problem of unwanted and unsolicited handbills and other such materials from cluttering front porches – partly, perhaps, because many people may not understand their responsibility under the law. The problem… Continue reading Law on Doorstep Litter

Civic Responsibility, Local Issues, Strikes

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

Civic Responsibility, Local Issues

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