Extending school teacher salary negotiations deep into the summer, a trend of recent years in Utah, ought to be changed for the good of the public. Each year a few school districts go “right down to the wire” in the negotiations while the public waits, not knowing whether a settlement will be reached in time… Continue reading Teachers Negotiations Act
Year: 1975
Our Soaring National Debt
Yesterday the Herald appealed for faith in America in overcoming the serious problems which beset the country. There are things government itself must do to inspire that confidence – and one of these is to establish fiscal responsibility in the nation’s capital. Over-spending over many years has spiraled both the national debt and inflation. Government… Continue reading Our Soaring National Debt
It’s That Season Again
It’s income tax return time again. The Better Business Bureau in Washington estimates 5 out of 10 taxpayers will have someone else prepare their returns. For those here in Central Utah who prepare their own, the Internal Revenue Service can provide guidance, if needed. This can be obtained in two ways: – By dialing a… Continue reading It’s That Season Again
On Future Provo Plan–Your Views Are Desired
A considerable number of people in our society are fairly cynical about government, and suspicious of what is being done while others complain that they feel powerless to have a voice in what govemment is doing. On the other hand, local govemment officials complain that they go to a great deal of trouble to tell… Continue reading On Future Provo Plan–Your Views Are Desired
Proposed Budget for Utah
Initial reaction concerning Gov, Calvin L, Rampt0n’s proposed $768,599,90O state budget for 1975-76 has been quite favorable among Utah legislators, The proposed budget, up 10.5 per cent from last year, will be the subject of committee discussion, legislative debate, and political jockeping off and on during much 0 the 60-day session of the 41st Legislature.… Continue reading Proposed Budget for Utah
How’s Interstate Coming?
A lot of folks seem to think the Interstate highway system here in Utah and across the country is about finished. Like the report of Mark Twain’s demise, that impression is somewhat exaggerated. Yet, the massive national road project is well-advanced. As of Sept. 30, 1974, work had either been completed or was under way… Continue reading How’s Interstate Coming?
Vigilance Against Rapists
Three rape cases in one day – something heretofore unheard of in Utah Valley have proved once more that the people of this area must exercise vigilance and safety precautions against crime as never before. Traditionally a peaceful area with a crime rate far under national average, the region in recent months has been shocked… Continue reading Vigilance Against Rapists