Short comments and suggestions: A great deal of charm has been added to Provo’s downtown Christmas decorations by the lighting of the newly-installed trees at mid-Center street in front of the city center. * * * The motorists cruising along a busy street – such as Provo’s Center during rush-hour – can create quite a… Continue reading Yule Charm Enhanced
Year: 1975
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
Utah Property Tax Burden
Total property taxes charged by all units of local government in Utah in 1975 will amount to $207,300,000, according to the Utah Taxpayers Association. This is an increase of $26,209,860 or 14.5 per cent over the figure for last year – largest increase in the state’s history. Summarized the taxpayers association: “The 40 school districts… Continue reading Utah Property Tax Burden
Public Clamor Pays Off
Public opinion still carries a lot of weight in this country – and the action of Congress and President Ford in ordering the observance of Veterans Day shifted back to Nov. 11 is a good example. In 1968 Congress made a number of holiday shifts in order to create more Monday holidays and “long holiday… Continue reading Public Clamor Pays Off
More Open Meetings – Step in Right Direction
The Herald applauds the United States Senate for taking steps during the past week toward opening up more congressional actions to the public. For a long time we have felt too many important matters are acted upon behind closed doors contrary to the spirit of an open democracy with freedom of the press guaranteed in… Continue reading More Open Meetings – Step in Right Direction
Sewage Plant Expansion – Bond Issue Needed
Provoans will vote on a bond proposition, in addition to choosing a city commissioner and a city auditor, when they go to the polls Tuesday. They will be asked to approve or reject a $5,000,000 bond issue to defray one-fourth the cost of expanding the city sewage treatment plant and adding appurtenant facilities. The expansion… Continue reading Sewage Plant Expansion – Bond Issue Needed
Carpool: Check Benefits
Are Utah Valley people realizing the full energy-saving benefits available through carpools? It’s getting more expensive to drive to work alone. If you drive a subcompact 10 miles to work each day it costs you $646 annually, according to a recent Federal Highway Administration study. If you drive a standard size car it costs you… Continue reading Carpool: Check Benefits
Nature’s Autumn Show
Nature’s annual autumn show is being spread out in the canyons for your viewing pleasure. Whether or not you’re accustomed to taking the family on a pilgrimage into the canyons to see the fall colors, we urge that you do indeed make it a point to see nature’s handiwork. When the color intensity will peak… Continue reading Nature’s Autumn Show
Know its Provisions – Utah Anti-Shoplift Law
Figures from a survey distributed in connection with an upcoming series of anti-shoplifting assemblies estimate losses from shoplifting in Utah supermarkets at a minimum of $8,195 daily – and that in a year’s time $2,983,000 worth of goods will be stolen. For the entire United States, the FBI estimates businessmen lose $5 billion a year… Continue reading Know its Provisions – Utah Anti-Shoplift Law
Alpine School Bond Vote
Alpine School District’s proposed $12 million bond election, slated Oct. 4., raises some questions for the citizenry and school board to ponder. Apparently the money is needed, or will be needed as bonding capacity increases, judging by the superintendent’s report of population growth. Priorities have been established for new elementary schools in Orem and American… Continue reading Alpine School Bond Vote