So we’ve entered a new decade! High hopes for happiness and prosperity are mingled with concerns over inflation, energy shortages, and other economic problems as we turn from the 70’s and advance into a new 10-year span. There are other concerns too, as war clouds gather in parts of the world. The Soviet Union is… Continue reading Growth, Change: They’re Perpetual Watchwords
Category: Utah History
Utah as a Minerals State
Mining’s boom days in Utah aren’t all in the past, judging by a new report, “Minerals in the Economy of Utah,” prepared by the Bureau of Mines, U.S. Department of Interior. Would you have guessed that the value of Utah mineral production for 1977, including mineral fuels, amounted to $1,140 million? That’s what the report says,… Continue reading Utah as a Minerals State
In BYU Development – Wilkinson’s Stewardship
University president, lawyer, philanthropist, spokesman for Americanism and other worthy causes – these are some of the titles earned by Dr. Ernest L. Wilkinson, whose funeral services will be held Monday. And with each title, a touch of the superlative needs to be added. As president of Brigham Young University for 20 years, he became… Continue reading In BYU Development – Wilkinson’s Stewardship
Election Turnout – Small Cities Set Example
Hats off to the smaller cities and towns of Central Utah – they really got out the vote Tuesday! While some of the major cities were allowing a minority of the voters to make the decisions at the polls, many of the little towns really showed the election spirit and appreciation for the right to… Continue reading Election Turnout – Small Cities Set Example
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
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
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
Judicial Building: It’s Needed
Barring a possible court ruling to the contrary, Utah County voters will go to the polls Tuesday to authorize or reject issuance of $4 million in bonds for construction of a new judicial-security building. Final word apparently won’t be known until after a Monday hearing in Fourth District Court on a suit filed by a group… Continue reading Judicial Building: It’s Needed
Stakes Are High In Geneva Fight
They laid it on the line last night. The steel industry in Utah-and this means Geneva Works – stands at the crossroads. With a handicap of having to ship its product 700 to 1000 miles to market, Geneva faces serious competitive challenges. This means the Utah plan must step up the fight for its markets. Indeed, it must… Continue reading Stakes Are High In Geneva Fight