By RENEE C. NELSON Herald Women’s Editor N. LaVerl Christensen’s 39-year newspapering career has spanned a remarkable era of growth for Central Utah and for The Daily Herald. For 38 of these years “Chris” has been employed in the news area of The Daily Herald. He has served as editor or managing editor for just over 30… Continue reading ‘Chris’ Retires After 30 Editor Years
Year: 1979
What’s Your Opinion On Limiting Terms?
If you read the Herald comics (and who doesn’t?) you probably observed an interesting bit of political philosophy contained in a recent Sunday installment of ”Berry’s World” by Jim Berry. The script for half a dozen panels portraying an interview with a “Congressman Rodomontade” read as follows: “Congressman Rodomontade, what is your philosophy about how… Continue reading What’s Your Opinion On Limiting Terms?
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
A Salute to 106 Years Of Provo Newspapering
The Provo Daily Timer, great ancestor of The Daily Herald, made its appearance 106 years ago today – Aug. 1, 1873. It wasn’t much of a newspaper by present standards. Four pages, tabloid size… carrying very little news. Mostly small ads, poetry, anecdotes, directories – and even a “fish story.” But it marked the beginning of serious newspapering… Continue reading A Salute to 106 Years Of Provo Newspapering
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
Law on Doorstep Litter
Provo’s current anti-litter ordinance, adopter in August of 1978, is patterned after a model law of a national beautification organization. But it has not solved the problem of unwanted and unsolicited handbills and other such materials from cluttering front porches – partly, perhaps, because many people may not understand their responsibility under the law. The problem… Continue reading Law on Doorstep Litter