Each year hundreds of automobiles are stolen here in Central Utah. In most cases the theft is easy for the prowler because the owner oblingingly leaves his keys in the unlocked car. In many instances the cars are stolen for joy-riding purposes. Later they’re abandoned sometimes intact but oft-times minus whatever personal property that had been left in the vehicle. Some cars are stolen by transients heading out of the city or state. In such instances, spare tires and other property in the vehicle frequently are sold or traded from gasoline. Ultimately a large percentage of the cars stolen are recovered. Some are spotted by officers while being driven by the offenders. Many others are abandoned on streets or parking lots. In Provo City alone close to 170 motor vehicles were stolen this past year. Even though the majority are usually recovered, the interim is filled with shock, anxiety, and inconvenience, not to mention permanent losses from theft of accessories, merchandise in the car, and damage to the vehicle. Locking your car is no guarantee your vehicle will never be stolen since there are “experts” who can start a car by “crossing the wires.” But that kind of expertise isn’t usually necessary, with so many careless people leaving the keys in the car. One habitual car thief told police he’d never had to look far to find an auto with keys in the ignition. The Herald urges drivers to remove their keys and lock the cars. This should be the first rule to good car protection. So They Say “In a way, Mr, Smith has capitulated and succumbed to our demand for the transfer of power on the basis of universal adult franchise. The intensity of our struggle has caused this capitualtion.” – Bishop Abel Muzorewa, commenting on the impending meeting with Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian D. Smith.