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Show t Page Fourteen The Springville Herald May 28, 1970 5 gprttt0trilte lferali MEMBER: UTAH STATEjgASSOCIATION ' Published Weekly by ART CITY PUBLISHING COMPANY at 161 South Main, Springville, Utah 84663 PUBLISHER, MARTIN CONOVER Second class postage paid at Springville, Utah 84663 Entered as second class matter at the post office in Springville, Utah, under the act of March 3, 1879. Springville is a city of 9,000 population. It is particularly noted for its famous art exhibit and road building contractors. Springville has a greater concentration of these contractors than any other city its size in the United States. Its chief industry consists of a cast iron pipe plant, creosote plant, extensive farming, cattle and sheep raising and fruit growing and various types of construction. A state fish and game farm is located In Springville as is a federal fish hatchery. The city has several parks and recreation arras including a beautiful new golf course, and the area is served by two railroads and an airport. Springville is located near the center of Utah Valley at the junction of U.S. Highways 91 and 89, 50 and 6. The scenic Wasatch Mountain Range with many recreation, hunting and fishing areas cove around the east edge of the city; the picturesque City of Mapleton with 2500 population adjoins Springville on the south; beautiful Utah Lake is at the west. Subscription in advance, per year $5.00; per copy 10c EDITORIAL Are teachers above the law? In a growing number of cities across the nation, school teachers have gone out on strike in clear violation of the law. Strikes by teachers or any other government employes em-ployes are fundamentally wrong because they are in fact a direct attack on, and an undermining of, the very reason for government's existence: the provision pro-vision of public services and maintenance of public stability. While in some instances grievances of teachers may be real and justified, it is also true that they were aware of the provisions of the law when they voluntarily accepted their teaching appointments. They enjoy many benefits and advantages which are not provided in the private sector. However, a condition con-dition of their employment is that they cannot exert the strike privilege. Teachers have a responsibility not only to themselves them-selves but also to the children they teach and the community they serve. It is difficult to see how teachers who walk an illegal picket line can instill respect for law and uphold it in the classroom. Laws are changed by exercise of the right to petition and vote ; not by breaking the law by force. "AS THE TWIG IS BENT..." Today's business leaders are "the most important generation genera-tion of businessmen who have ever lived," according to Dan Moore, manager of educational programs for the Times Mirror Corporation, Los Angeles, Calif. In a speech before the public affairs committee of the National Na-tional Association of Manufacturers, Mr. Moore said, "To an incredible degree which way we go will depend upon the business busi-ness leaders of this country who control our destiny in the next decade and upon whether or not they see fit to become committed to understanding the younger generation and to communicate with them." r i We'd like you to meet JAMES A. HIGGS j 1 j I He's our newest representative with offices at 13 East 200 South Springville, Utah I I Farmers Insurance Group f AUTO -LIFE FIRE HOME I have 18 years of experience with all lines of insurance. I'm here to serve you, so come in or call me anytime! 489-4537 TRUCK COMMERCIAL REP.- LAURENCE J. BURTON Debbie Peterson is 10 years old, is in the fifth grade in Murray, Utah, and is concerned about pollution. Unlike many of us who talk about our concern, Debbie decided to act. So, she wrote a letter to me asking for my help. I thought that that it was such a good letter that I am sharing it with you, with permission of Debbie and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterson, 370 East 6270 South. Murray. "Dear Sir" Debbie wrote: "This is the first time I've wrote to someone like you. But I have wrote to you so you can help me stop pollution. "I have seen pollution done, because my brother does it. There were these two fish my brother caught and he left them on these rocks on purpose. I told him to throw them away, but he said we don't need them and I said pollution and then he picked them up." "Sincerely," (signed) Debbie Peterson. Well, Debbie, like you and like most of the other people in Utah, I am also concerned about pollution. Sometimes there are people like you on hand to see other people leave things lying about which do pollute our land and our water and our air. It is good to know that there are people like you who get others to pick up their trash. It is really too bad that solving the pollution problem is not always that simple. Pollution is not only a physical, material thing. It can also be a mental thing. The other day, I read in "The Washington Post" a very stimulating advertisement ad-vertisement entitled "Pollution is a state of mind." In part, it read: "Where does all the dirt come from that is fouling our rivers, our air, our soil, our food and even the oceans? "We produce it with our thoughts, our overweening ambitions, our desire to live a life of ease and superiority over all other living creatures. Pollution is a state of our minds. We think that the universe revolves around us, that our needs are more important than the needs of all other forms of life, how wrong we are! "Look at each dirty, polluted part of this world and you will see through the murk a failure of human thinking. Men think that they can pack millions of people onto Manhattan Island and its environs and still dispose of all the sewage and the garbage gar-bage safely. That's not optimism it's plain bad thinking. Why should we ever think we can zoom around the country and into every part of every city with 300 horsepower horseless carriages and not spread manure of some sort. It can't be done, but we think it can . . ." Today, we are told, the best minds and technical skills in our nation are being utilized to stop pollution. This must be done, we are told, before pollution kills us. What concerns me is that we will turn the problem over to science and let technology do all the thinking for us. No one doubts that, in the long run, it will be science, knowledge, technology and human skill which aid greatly in curbing pollution. But we can help! We can think! We can, as Debbie did, "say pollution" and maybe we can help others to stop littering our planet with all manner of junk. We can help clear up the incredible rubble of beer cans, soft drink bottles and all manner of waste that clutters our streams, our parks, our recreation areas and our landscape. land-scape. We can plan our industrial and our environmental developments develop-ments so that we can progress in Looking Ahead by Dr. George S. Benson President NATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Searcy, Arkansas 4 TWO MILLION REVOLUTIONARIES The Associated Press says: "A Harris poll released by TIME Magazine Sunday reports re-ports that 63 per cent of the Negroes in this country believe the American political system 'is rotten and has to be changed completely.'" Nine per cent, "about two million persons," per-sons," the AP says, "call themselves them-selves 'revolutionaries' with "a readiness to use violence." The nation-wide AP news syndicate also says: "Hundreds of bombs exploding across the land boom out a grim warning to the nation: Tiny but determined and growing groups of extreme left radicals have declared war on the established way of life in America." The AP discounts the suggestion of a unified conspiracy. Are the international Communists Com-munists involved? The AP dispatches dis-patches don't even use the word "Communist." And neither does AP remind Americans Ameri-cans that two million revolutionaries revolu-tionaries constitute a force 100 times the size of Lenin's when he seized power in Russia in 1917 in a quick Communist takeover. Who are the two million revolutionaries in America today? According to the Harris poll, they are comrades-in-arms of the Black Panthers. 17 Million "If Necessary" The poll also established the fact that approximately 8 million mil-lion black Americans now approve ap-prove the use of violence "to win rights," and approximately 17 million (in a black population popula-tion of 22-23 million) do not reject violence "if absolutely necessary" to "win rights." Whether a revolutionary is black or white, red or brown is of no particular consequence in contemplating the danger to American security. Both white and black have been identified among the bombers, and all races are represented in what the AP calls the "determined and growing groups" of revolutionaries. revolu-tionaries. But both the black and white Communists in America and, most significantly, significant-ly, the Communist leaders in every Communist nation, rec-" rec-" ' Agnize' the Black Panther Party " as the "vanguard" of a growing-' Communist revolutionary force within the U. S. This fact has not found its way into news reports. It has not been understood by the masses of Negroes; instead, fire-brand Negro revolutionaries who boast of being "Marxist-Leninist" "Marxist-Leninist" Communist in their own underground press, are not so identified in the public press, and therefore are attracting at-tracting an impressive following. follow-ing. Nature Clearly Defined The nature of the Black Panther Party, its allies, its affiliations and its announced purposes are of vital importance impor-tance to all Americans, par- both fields and obtain the best results of each. Many people seem to think that the issue facing this nation today is an "either -or" choice between industry or environmental en-vironmental quality between the economy and the ecology. I'm not sure that's necessary. I think we can have both. But to do this, we will have to think about it. We must have an approach ap-proach which recognizes the need for industrial development necessary to maintain the way of life we desire without destroying and degrading the clean air, the clean water, the open spaces, the calm lakes, the silent reaches of a forest without which we cannot really enjoy the standard of living we have.. Like Debbie, I've seen pollution done. I have known people who did it. We in government can attempt to legislate purity. But we cannot achieve it while popple are still thinking pollution. We need more who think and act like my friend, Debbie. After all, this is the world in which these 10-year-olds will have to grow up. Gears grinding? RPM Gear Lubricants keep metal surfaces moving' smoothly, quietly; cut wear. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN SPRINGVILLE UTAH SERVICE, INC. 489-9983. Standard Oil Company of California ticularly to our 22 million Negro citizens. Now that the size of the Black Panther "following"' has been documented docu-mented in a nationally recognized recog-nized poll, the AP and TIME Magazine need to go a step farther and expose the "vanguard" "van-guard" by telling it like it is. The Black Panther "vanguard" "van-guard" is a vital element in the world revolutionary force centered in Moscow and Peking. Pek-ing. Its own chief spokesmen declare it to be a Marxist-Leninist Marxist-Leninist Party affiliated with Soviet, Chinese, and all the other Communist parties Its top officials declare that the goal is the violent overthrow of the Uinted States and the setting up here of a Communist Commu-nist society linked into "proletarian "pro-letarian internationalism." At its "United Front" planning session in Oakland, Calif., last July, approximately 300 revolutionary revolu-tionary organizations pledged their memberships, their resources re-sources and their armed might to the overthrow of the U. S. Danger Unrecognized "Solidarity" (a slogan used world-wide by the Communist) was the theme of the Oakland conference. And the Oakland conference was under the direction of the Communist Party U.S.A. The Keynote speaker was Herbert Aptheker, "brains" of the Communist Party U.S.A. The greatest cheers from the 4,000 delegates were sounded as conference officials read cablegrams from Communist leaders all over the world, pledging "solidarity" with the Black Panthers and their mobilizing "united front" to overthrow the U.S.A. The present danger to America is made bigger because be-cause these facts are not being brought to the attention of the American public. Thus the danger is not properly assessed as-sessed by the citizenry. Those of our public servants who are themselves aware of the true situation are reluctant to spaak out for fear of provoking provok-ing uninformed ridicule from influential sources. And so the revolution builds its strength underground while its above-ground loud-mouthed horses continue to tear our society to shreds. When will the big strike come? Will America be equal to the test? Physicians and allied professionals pro-fessionals are learning about cancer management through American Cancer Society publications, pub-lications, films, conferences. Keep communications open by supporting the American Cancer Can-cer Society. Zanzibar has been a trading port for at least 20 centuries, says National Geographic. (Business ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS John Kuhni Sons, buyers of dead and useless animals. Phone 373-7600, Provo. APPLIANCES G. E. Authorized dealers, Hoover vacuums, Friel's, Inc.. Phone 489-5621. AUTOMOBILE REPAIR .Overhaul, welding, front end align. Brakes & trans. Ruff's Garage. 38 W. Cen. 489-5621. Tune-up, brakes, wheel bal., lubes, wrecker, welding serv. Springville Garage. 489-6171. BANKING There is no substitute for money in the bank. Central Bank & Trust Co. 202 So. Mn. CONCRETE Thorn Rock Products For Your Building Needs Ready-Mix Concrete Sand Gravel Road Gravel Fill Dirt Roofing Chips DIAL PROVO 373-6100 DRUGS Prescriptions, fountain. Free delivery. S.O.S. Drug, 214 So. Main, 489-6041. ' ELECTRICAL WIRING Small or large jobs. Free estimates. es-timates. Williams Electric. Phone 489-5349. TV REPAIR SPARKY'S TV The best in Black and White or Color Repairs Also Radios and Stereos PHONE 798-2571 FLOOR COVERINGS Rugs, carpet, linoleum & tile, expert installation. Friel's 213 South Main, 489-5621. FURNACES FURNACES New and Used COAL OIL GAS ASA Round Oak Furnace Co. Springville 489-6681 ' ' u : i , - i, ; I .txi Y'.S From the superintendent's desk The main purpose of the summer school program is to provide enriched and exciting experiences for boys and girls, many of which are not normally part of the regular school year program. Over twenty different offerings in such diverse areas as play production, reading, sewing, arts and crafts, French, ballet, nature study, math, sports clinics, aeronautics, electronics, leather craft, lapidary and jewelry making, industrial acquaintances, band, orchestra, etc., are part of the summer offering. Most of these classes were very quickly filled up at the registration held recently in each of the major school areas. Well over a thousand students were eager to take part in these classes. It was disappointing to many that because of reduced funds for this program, some students will not be able to participate in the area of their choice. State funds for summer school this year for Nebo District were cut by over 10 percent from last year's figure. The summer program for elementary students in each area is centered around one elementary school to facilitate the participation in the program of students from the outlying areas who will be bussed in. T he schools this year include the Sage Creek School in Springville, the Brockbank School in Spanish Fork and the Taylor School in Payson. Students attending these schools may participate in from one to four different programs at these schools. One very interesting in-teresting aspect of the elementary program is a nature study course in which students and teachers from all three areas will be taking day-long field trips to the mountains, lakes and other natural features of our area. GIFTS China, glass, silverware, small appliances, figurines, etc., at Friel's. 213 So. Mn., 489-5621 GLASS TED'S GLASS 16 North Main Auto Glass, Mirrors, Window Glass, Shower Doors, Tub Enclosures FREE Pickup & Delivery FREE Esti'mates 489-6950 GROCERIES Westside Mkt. 241 South 100 West & No Stamps & Cheaper Prices Friendly Service Hrs.: 7:30 - 9:30 weekly Sundays and Holidays 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. PAUL BEALS, MGR. 489-541 1 KEY LIMOUSINE SERVICE TO AND FROM YOUR DOORSTEP DOOR-STEP AND SALT LAKE AIRPORT For information call 374-1402 Fight the heart and blood vessel deseases by giving generously gen-erously to the Heart Fund. JEWELRY Duke Jewelry. Watches, Diamonds, Dia-monds, silverware, gifts, watch repairs. 220 S. Main 489-4221 LUMBER Coal Lumber Castle Gate Dustproof Coal BenneH'i Paint ' Builders' Supplies Known for Dependability Kolob Lumber 489-5614 33 West 200 South, Springville Forest service and university personnel are cooperating in this program to provide an interesting in-teresting and informing experience ex-perience for boys and girls. Secondary programs, more limited in number than elementary due to less demand, are usually conducted in the teacher's own school and classroom, However, the courses offered are equally interesting to students. A new dimension has been added to the program for this summer in the form of a federal grant to provide an outdoor education and recreation program for students of disadvantaged families throughout the district. This program will provide experiences ex-periences for these students which they normally would not find available to them. Professional experts in the fields of recreation education counseling, special education and social work will be working, with an estimated five hundred .children in this area. In addition to the summer school program, the district participates with the communities com-munities in their recreation programs. The district has also agreed to have the school bands participate in community activities ac-tivities during the summer. Community leaders and school personnel have developed guidelines for this participation. The total number of students involved will be between 1,500 and 1,700 depending on final enrollments, We are sorry that many of the classes filled early and some students were unable to get the classes they wanted, but funds are just not available to offer more classes. One of the solutions may be consideration of some type of year-round school. I will discuss this in a future article. ' ' 5 Directory LUMBER Utah Service 400 South and Main 489-5686 Coal-Hardware-Lumber Industrial Supplies Tires-Gas-Oil-Stove Oil FREE DELIVERY Prompt Courteous Service Xickel in pure form, plus eight alloys of the metal are in use today to-day for coinage. MONUMENTS Complete resident shop, low overhead creates high value Memorial Art, Richard Johnson, John-son, 190 N. Main. 489-6440. PAINT, TAPER Treasure Tones Paint at Sanford's Paint & Glass 397 East 400 South, Springville Phone 489-6578 Complete line of GLASS Paint and Wallpaper Do ityoursclf or save the wtc and call us! PICTURES WEDDING PICTURES FAMILY GROUPS F. Keith Davis 489-6017 COLOR from $10.00 JTnEVER LEW: A TRASH FIRE J rVUNATTENDED! JL Defensive driving course will begin on June 2 Drivers who face reexamination re-examination for their drivers license, or are simply planning a holiday or vacation trip, are reminded that the Defensive Driving Course is a sure-fire method of getting prepared, J. EearHohnson, Safety Director, Safety Council for Utah County, stated today. Already licensed drivers in Utah County are advised that the next Defensive Driving Course in their immediate area will start on Tuesday, June 2, 1970, at 6:30 p.m. in the Provo High School, Room AM. "Drivers who haven't had up-to-date training in several years," Johnson said, "are good, normal drivers. Unfortunately," Un-fortunately," he added, "that just isn't good enough for the demands of today's traffic." The Defensive Driving Course, he stressed, isn't intended to teach novices how to manipulate the controls of a car. "But, it is designed to give drivers a new understanding of safe driving practices- The Defensive Driving Course is one of the most important community services which can be provided the drivers in Utah County, he pointed out. Individuals wishing to enroll in this life-saving, accident prevention course may register with the Safety Council for Utah county, 106 City and County Building, Provo, telephone 373-5510 373-5510 Extension 69. While pre-registration pre-registration is desired, persons unable to register in advance of the course, may do so just prior to the start of the first session on June 2nd. There is a registration fee to cover the cost of materials used in the Course. Sludged engines? RPM Motor Oils keep engines en-gines clean, cut wear, help engines last longer. Chevron CALL YOUR STAN0AR0 OIL MAN IN SPRINGVILLE UTAH SERVICE, INC. - 489-9983 'Standard Oil Company of California RUBBER STAMPS Rubber Stamps "made to order" "ready-made" or "repaired" All sizes. Prices low. Also official seals and supplies. Art City Publishing Co. "Your Rubber Stamp Center in Central Utah" L6I South Main, Springville Phone 489-5651 UPHOLSTERY Norman's Upholstery, 278 So Main. 489-4387. Free estimates and delivery. Repairing Restyling Recovering WE SHOW SAMPLES IN YOUR HOME CARPET SALES DE'S UPHOLSTERY 1284 EAST CENTER 489-4552 WELDING John's Bros. Welding Spanish Fork 798-3770 For an estimate on your Ornamental Iron Job PORCHES STAIR RAILS-STEEL FABRICATION GRILLS STEEL ERECTION GATES CUSTOM WELDING BLACKSMITHING 465 West 100 South Spanish Fork The best way to avoid skin cancer is using caution in the sun. Cover up; wear a hat; use protective lotions. The American Ameri-can Cancer Society says it's just common sense to prevent a common form of cancer. 1 |