ln 1965 congressional salaries were raised from $22,-500 to $30,000 – and four years ago there was a 41 per cent jump to $42,500. Now a new proposal in process would give congress members and some other officials salary increases reportedly in the neighborhood of $10,000 a year. Obviously rising living costs affect congressmen as well as everyone else. But are such massive salary increases justified?… Continue reading Congressional Pay Raise
Category: Politics
76% Turnout of Voters
The figures are in from the Utah County Clerk’s office…and the total vote of 59,471 in the county in the 1972 general election was indeed a record. But we mustn’t pat ourselves on the back too enthusiastically until we examine the whole story. The record total vote was NOT a record in the percentage of… Continue reading 76% Turnout of Voters
Focus on City Elections
This is the year of the municipal elections. Here in Utah, the citizens of each city and town will go to the polls Nov. 6 to elect the officials who will direct local affairs in the various commimities. Just because the municipal elections are not accompanied by the fanfare of a national vote should not… Continue reading Focus on City Elections
Election in Retrospect
It was democracy in action at the local level, as 216 cities and towns of Utah chose officers in Tuesday’s municipal election. This was an election that belonged to the communities, independent from nationally-oriented campaign oratory and issues. The people were voting for and against candidates they knew, so to speak, and the issues centered… Continue reading Election in Retrospect
Help Make the Decision
With 12 candidates in the race for two offices to be filled in Provo’s municipal election this fall, the citizens have a definite choice when they go to the polls in Tuesday’s primary. Nine candidates are in the race for city commissioner; four are running for city auditor. Only the voters of Provo are involved… Continue reading Help Make the Decision
Vital Primary Election
The citizens of Utah will exercise an important function of democracy Tuesday. Their job will be to determine which of the candidates in numerous key contests will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 2 general election. Balloting in the Primary Election will beg; at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Prepared by the… Continue reading Vital Primary Election
Analysis Shows Water Projects Value
An analysis by Ronald C. Fisher, secretary-engineer of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, serves as a timely reminder that America must continue to develop its water resources. Citing farm. economic. energy. and recreational values, Fisher stressed this point significant to government: “Western reclamation projects already have returned more money to the federal.treasury than they… Continue reading Analysis Shows Water Projects Value
Campaign gaining speed for repeal of amendment
How fares the fledgling campaign to repeal the 22nd Amendment i the measure that limits presidents to two elected terms? James Sparling. administrative assistant to Rep, Guy Vander Jagt, H-Mich. who is spearheading the move, tells me initial support has been “outstanding,” Vander Jagt has submitted the repeal legislation Y House Joint Resolution 687 A… Continue reading Campaign gaining speed for repeal of amendment
How many presidents have visited Provo?
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey’s Oct. 21 visit prompts these questions: How many United States presidents have visited in Provo and Utah County? How many vice presidents? We’re not so sure about the vice presidents. Richard Nixon was here for a speech at Brigham Young University Oct. 17, 1958 while he was vice president to Pres.… Continue reading How many presidents have visited Provo?
Your Ballot Needed – Vital Vote On Water Project
(EDITORIAL) Taxpaying voters of Utah County – and in six other counties – have an opportunity and obligation to go to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 14 in what could be the most significant special election in the history of this state. They will be called upon at that time to authorize the seven-county Central Utah Water Conservancy District to sign a… Continue reading Your Ballot Needed – Vital Vote On Water Project