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
Category: Crime
A Year Ago, Reagan Was Shot
A year ago today the world heard with shock and disbelief the startling news that President Ronald Reagan has been shot in the chest by a would-be assassin. Luckily, the President made an unbelievably-quick recovery. You’ll remember that four other presidents in American history – Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield. William McKinley and John F. Kennedy – weren’t that… Continue reading A Year Ago, Reagan Was Shot
Crime registers largest jump in 12 years
Both violent and property crime registered their largest jumps in a dozen years during 1980 – and the increase has pervasive throughout every region of the country. This alarming situation, reported by the Justice Department, was brought to the attention of the U.S. Senate recently by Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I. who attributed much of the crime increase to… Continue reading Crime registers largest jump in 12 years
Bundy Case in Spotlighht
Sentencing of Theodore Bundy to die for the brutal murder of two Florida coeds adds another tenant to the roster of 500 or so felons on death row in prisons across the country. It is hoped that after “due process” of legitimate reviews by higher courts, justice will be carried out with more dispatch than in numerous… Continue reading Bundy Case in Spotlighht
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
A Judge’s Message On Freedom From Crime
A Fourth Judicial District judge has expressed in a succinct and understandable way some cherished American principles as they relate to individual and family peace, freedom and security. Judge David Sam made his comments the other day in Duchesne County as he sentenced a defendant to prison for aggravated sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The… Continue reading A Judge’s Message On Freedom From Crime
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
Postscript to Gilmore Case
The Gilmore case leaves some lingering – and divided – thoughts. Since the legal process was on trial, so to speak, we feel the end result should build confidence in the system. In carrying out justice as they saw it under the la,. those involved stood up to a legal blitz mounted by capital punishment… Continue reading Postscript to Gilmore Case
Training School Probe
The Utah State Training School has come under criticism during the past 10 days, with Television Channel 2 making charges of alleged problems at the American Fork institution. The TV series, which the channel claimed was well-researched, prompted general denials and countercharges of “irresponsible reporting” by several high officials, including Gov. Calvin L. Hampton, State… Continue reading Training School Probe