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Show Editor! Pago THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD 4 A consolidation of tho RooMvolt Standard and Uintah Baa in Record Second Clasa Pontage Paid at Rooaovalt, Utah 84066 PUBLISHED THURSDAY AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH --P. 0. BOX 188 - 84066 -Subacription Ratca: One Year, 854)0 -- Two Yeara, 18 .50 Paid in Advance CLARIN D. ASHBY MRS. RAY WARDLE DENNY OSBORN EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSISTANT EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER . CORRESPONDENTS Veda Labrum Rooacvelt Area Ducheane Newa Shirley George Roaebell Ames Altamont Area Ida Horrocks Arcadia Telintha Rasmussen Ballard Garda Seeley Bluebell Mrs. Judy Cole Fort Duchesne Hanna Tracy Roberta Whiterocks . . . . Lapoint Montwel Myton Neola Randlett Tabiona Tridell Utahn Verna Hoopes Ethel Taylor Nola Nelson Louise Fausett JoAnn Bastlan Alton Rogers Connie Lee Lorna McKee Norma Robb Our structures may be crumbling During the past week an an- are also getting in short supply. nouncement was made that Se- We will have to shut off their .advertising program too. But nator Frank E. Moss of Utah-iwhat the heck, newsprint is getin Senate bill the a offering which would prevent electric ting scarce, so we might as well from promotional stop all advertising so we won't companies which are designed to run out of trees. And while practices increase wasteful uses of ener- we're at it, what about the building trades? How can they adgy"Over the past years Senator vertise lumber and other wood Moss has been a champion of products when the supply is many noble causes, and we have dwindling so.? Sure, its the advertising mesaluted him for them. But on dia that screams when a possible this particular issue we doubt of revenue is threatened. source that even the Senator realizes But what many people do not the extent of the elephant is realize the fact that advertrunk in the tent" situation which he is proposing. True, tising revenue, whether it be what he is advocating sounds newspaper, TV, radio, magazine of justified. Lets stop all wasteful or whatever, is the means paying for a service. Without use of electricity. But in reality, to what would the revenue, there can be no the bill apply? Would it stop service-n- o TV, radio, newspapers, etc. power companies from advertiBut even beyond this, adverwould the sing entirely? Or measure simply say you cannot tising has played perhaps a items that will greater key role in our economy advertise waste electricity? And if so, than any other contributor. Adwho is to say what is wasteful, vertising creates jobs, keeps prices competitive, allows for and what is not? the Would the board sitting in offering of a wider variety of judgement say that an ad for products, helps maintain higher electric air conditioners is advo- standards of products, is the cating a waste? We would hope only means of bringing to the not. We feel sure that most sen- customer a comparison of values ators have air conditioning in and prices, and the key to greatheir office and home. Or what ter economic development. It is true, as the opponents of about electric washers, dryers, water heaters, ranges, ovens, advertising point out, that advertising helps to sell items etc.? to It would appear us that the which would not otherwise, be reason power companies adver- purchased by the American tise is to sell a product which the public. They claim that herein public needs and demands. It is lies the waste. But although it a highly competitive field, may be a waste, it is also the where power companies match means whereby the United prices with their competitors for States lays claim to the highest the customer dollar. But be- standard of living in the world. cause the field is competitive, Without advertising we would and because of advertising, the not have the auto industry that price of that commodity remains we have, the vast store of food low. If you do not believe this, products at prices below any check countries where utility other country, communications companies are not allowed to systems that are equalled by none, transportation systems advertise. are unexcelled, and comthat for a Let's assume minute, such as adequate heating, forts sucthen, that the senators are air cessful in passing the bill to curconditioning, lighting, mechanization and other daily taken tail advertising by electric comfor granted luxuries. panies. Would their competitors Stop advertising placed by be allowed to continue their ads? Petroleum products companies our power companies? If you do, as well as coal sources, if al- you may undermine the basic lowed to advertise, would con- structure dh which our nation is ceivably pick up the customer founded. And how much more of demand that would not go to this basic structure can we tear down without this great nation power companies. these But, oh, oh, products falling? . a Farm Bureau sets annual dinner-mee- t All Duchesne County Farm Bureau , .members are encouraged to attend their ariltual banquet which will be held Nov. 3, Altamont challenges mighty Moab Devils Tentative agreement reached in bout hospital-nurs- e Final agreements were to be completed early this week, verifying a verbal agreement which would avert a walkout of eleven nurses at the Duchesne County hospital next Monday. The tentative agreement between the nurses, and members of the hospital board, according to a report Monday, increase in would approve a and other nurses for hospital wages personnel, starting with the next pay period. The agreement also allowed for negotiations on working conditions, supervision, and fringe benefits, to be finalized by Jan. 1. 1974. The walkout threatened last week as the nurses met with members of the hospital board and repealed their request for additional wages and changes in working conditions. The board asked for additional time to study the matter. After a caucus, the nurses tendered their resignations, to become affective Oct. 25. One of the members of the board expressed the feeling that in granting the raise, it would necessitate an increase in rates at the hospital, and may also have an effect of surrounding hospitals. In a meeting held last Thursday, the nurses unanamously agreed to accept the 12 increase and negotiation offer. If final terms are agreed upon by both groups, including the negotiating deadline of Jan. 1, the nurses will withdraw their resignations. Greviences to be negoiated, according to a spokesman for the nurses group, include the lack of strong supervisory system for training and dispersing work, too few nurses to handle patients care properly, and an inadequate pay scale for nurses aids. Leo Hauler, chairman of the hospital board, stated that in offering the 12 increase in wages, the board's studies indicate that local nurses would be receiving pay and benefits that would compare very favorably with those of Uintah County Hospital and with other hospitals around .the state of similar size. Mr. Hauler also stated that the board has agreed to examine the points of negotiation offered by the nurses, to see what mutual so!utionscan be found. RJHS band forms booster club boosters club. A club was formed and it was decided that matching pant and shirts for the band students at this time would be a great asset to the school and community. Later the club plans to raise funds to purchase regular band uniforms which will cost about $6,000. For the time being to help bolster school spirit the band will all dress alike and start performing publicly. The Booster club feels that the RJHS band under the direction of Arvell Hansen is one of the finest in this area and look forward to the many services that they will render to Roosevelt and surrounding area. Members stated that music is much neglected in the Basin, and should play a very important part in the schooL We hope with our aupport to the school and band students we can bring about some changes in music program and bring our program up to match that which is offered in other areas of the Cattle association asks support in defeating bill property. "To all officers, area and county directors: There is a bil in Congress, HR 10294, regarding land use which eventualy would destroy the traditional rights of private property ownership. This threat to the very foundation of the American way of life, particularly rural life, is very real The bill, in its present form, Is the most dangerous piece of legislation that ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS DEER CUT AND WRAPPED Call Chuck McKimwfl 646-S4- 0I 646-540- 2 Our Specialty Roasts Boneless . . . Steaks Hamburger Monday, Oct. 15, at the RJHS band room a tea was held to organize a band state. The Board of Directors of the Duchesne Cattle Assn, wish to bring to the attention of it's members and all property owners the following letter received from the Utah Cattlemen's Association concerning a bill now in Congress which will destroy the rights of owners of private Altamont gets back into the awing of Region Ten football when it meets powerful Moab Thursday (today) at the Union high school field. The game time was moved up from a Friday date because of the deer hunting season. Game time is tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. Longhorn coach Rod Jorgensen says the Moab team is "real strong. . .but we've made a few changes and are hoping to surprise them.'' Moab appears to easily be the strongest team in eastern Utah this year and Altamont with a one win, three loss league record will be hard put to match the Moab footballers. 1 ...of- ' . TALK ABOUT VALUE! This home was designed and built by Interstate pomes, Inc., winner of the 1972 and 1973 Home Design award at home is the Utah Parade of Homes Shows. This fully carpeted, with built-i- n range. Included is an unfinished basement, storm windows and attached double garage. Real value for only 29,500 Contact us before you buy or bold ALVA & LYNN SNOW Interstate Homes Representatives in Roosevelt Area opposing this bill as it now stands, nnd refer to necessary amendments as outlined above. The Duchesne Cattle Assn' strongly urge all property owners to support the U(ah Cattleman's Association in this poaal by taking the proper steps in seeing the Bill defeated. n PHONE 722-331- 6 OR 722-442- 5 OTTEB IS AROUND THE OORHR could come out of this Congress. This national land use planning legislation needs three basic ammendments: 1. Sanctions against states must be removed. 2. Veto power by US Interior De- partment over state land use plans must be stricken. 3. Right of direct access to courts in cases of "inverse condemnation" is needed written into legislation. It is clearly the intent of this legislation to eventually destroy the traditional rights of private property ownership. The Citizens advisory Committee on Environmental Quality has taken the position private property is to be treated as a public commodity. Thus. HR 10294 must either be defeated or amended. It is imperative all Utah Cattlemen write their two senators and their congressmen Dont get caught short this year. Get your fli Brand and Co-o- p Anti-Freez- e, IV o Beat Old Clan Winter! 7oat Scuft: at 7:30 p.m. Moon Lake ward meeting house will again be the site ol the dinner plus entertainment by local talent find winners which represented Farm Bureau at the state contest. Business meeting and elections will follow. Membership dues pay lor the affair. i I I j 'WARNING: ..Experts are predicting a e this shortage of most brands of anti-freez- year. Car owners are advised to winterize their cars early. j I A whole new beautiful gifts HketheseP Delivered by messenger almost inywhereintheCIS.' within hours! Now MODERN DRUG Rooisvslf, Utah - 722-244- 1 that hunting time is here be sure and hold one thought, Make sure that it is, the deer, not you, that gets the shot UBUTHH WEDS IN ROOSEVELT G0-0-P aid |