Education as well as fund collection will be the goal when members of a small army of “cancer crusaders” ring doorbells in Utah County during the next two weeks. Their financial goal will be to raise $28,000 – the portion of the $40,000 Utah County Cancer Crusade goal. But there’ll be another important objective, too – to present a life-saving message to the citizenry, including re-emphasis on the “seven warning signals.” Ray Klauck of Springville, president of the Utah County Chapter, American Cancer Society, says the three areas of the county – north, south, and central – have been divided into geographical areas, and volunteers will conduct the houseto-house drive on a highlyorganized basis. Susan Frame of Orem is chairman for the residential effort. Most people know about the cancer society’s emphasis on research. Many have heard about the society’s cancer prevention study which produced evidence for the surgeon general’s report on cigarettes as a cause of lung cancer and other diseases. Millions known about the seven warning signals. But we doubt the enough people know about the American Cancer Society’s programs of service and rehabilitation. The aim is to improve “the quality of servival” of cancer patients. More than 50,000 women who had breast surgery were visited by ACS volunteers “reach to recovery” volunteers last year, giving practical help and advice. The ACS-sponsored International Association of Laryngecotomees performs miracles day in and day out. They help those who have lost their voice boxes because of cancer, teaching them how to talk again through a method known as esophageal speech. Then thre is the United Ostomy Association, supported by the ACS, which helps those who have had surgery for cancer of the colon or rectum or bladder. They help the patients overcome the physchological and physical hurdles as a result of their surgery so they can enter into full and normal lives. Here in Utah County the society has given considerable service in supplying hospital beds, crutches, and other types of aid. These are among the compassionate aspects of the cancer society’s work. We urge that you keep them in mind when a volunteer rings your doorbell during the April 1-15 crusade. Keep Tubs On Arson If the FBI can issue regular reports on larceny and auto theft, why can’t it do the same for an even more serious crime – arson’? The FB1 doesn’t like the idea, arguing that arson statistics are unreliable and difficult to collect. But it seems that if statistics on burglary, robbery and rage can be reported, it also should e possible to compile and report statistics on deliberately set fires. It appears now that Congress is coming around to this point of view. At the urging of Sen. John Glerm, D-Ohio, the Senate recently approved an amendment to the U.S. Criminal Code that would require the FBI to include arson in its index of serious crime. The arson rate has more than tripled since 1965. Hundreds are killed and thousands injured each year in such fires. Yet many Americans are unaware that arson is a major problem. Publicizing the situation is a first step toward preventive action and the mustering of community support.