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Show t i t 2 NEWS. Brigham City. Utah Sunday, May 22, 1977 Season's coming ELDER BOX Warn your children of accidents Firm's performance a contrast with trend Just recently Arthur Burns, chairman of the Federal Reserve board, observed that productivity in this country is on the decline. And among the reasons cited for this downward trend is that workers do not spend enough time on the job. For a variety of reasons, employes have come to miss an increasingly greater number of days. Also mentioned by Burns were coffee breaks, b retirement parties and similar activities which bite into producoff-jo- tivity. mance award. The firm competed against a major manufacturing concern and not only won but did so impressively. by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association It produced more than 3,000 pieces of office equipment for Wasatch division under five contracts during December last year. To quote from a news story which can be found on Page 3, Offered relief on contract delivery schedules, the owners declined. Instead, they increased their work force by 800 percent, went on a three-shiproduction scheduled and delivered every unit within the contractually specified time. And the final products were suft The Federal Reserve official is not alone in his conclusions. Weve been of this opinion for a long time. THE NATIONAL mood seems to be one of seeking fewer work hours and more liberal benefits. In fact, with a large segment of the population, preoccupation with the pursuit of more leisure time seems to have diluted enthusiasm for and dedication to work. Little wonder that a recent survey indicated Americans believe the quality of many goods and services has suffered in recent years. The subject is raised to present a contrast with a small Cache valley company, Custom Manufacturing of Providence, which has received Thiokol corporations (Wasatch division) Vendor Exceptional Perfor perior in quality. WED LIKE TO DOFF our editorial hat to Stanley Checketts and Bruce Kidman, owners and operators of Custom Manufacturing. And also to the workers who helped them achieve such an impressive goal. Utah is considered to have a favorable labor force, one that believes in delivering the proverbial full days work for a days pay. This has been cited more than a few times by industrial leaders looking for new plant locations. Hopefully, Utahns will continue to cherish and deserve this reputation. life-savi- turned the tide of the American revolution. The drummer boys drum was no longer a muffled sound. He beat out a signal of victory. No wonder those folks are proud. There was another happening of more recent vintage right here in Brigham City that I feel excited to mention. You know the actor Chad Everett? Hes one of those handsome leading men who cause ladies hearts to Certainly they do at Custom Manufacturing in Providence. Small business is vital to the country is being observed across the country as National Small ness week. ' ' May 22-2- 8 ' This isnt earth-shakin- g news. Undoubtedly, the nation could survive nicely without ever having a week to specifically recognize small business. But could the nation survive without small business? In towns, villages and cities across America, the small independent business located on Main street symbolizes a way of life. press release from the National Federation of Independent Business pictures this segment of the US commercial community as American as apple pie or the Fourth of July. While this cliche may be overused, it nevertheless describes aptly the place of small business in our country. Adventurous colonists sailed to the New World in quest of freedom and opportunity. Their efforts and those of many who succeeded them have left us today with an unparalleled legacy. d This legacy not only embraces a high standard of living and respect for individual rights, but A many-facete- the opportunity to become involved in business with the freedom to succeed or to fail. Whether in Brigham City or Grouse Creek or a thousand places like them, the free enterprise is at work. And people with hopes and a desire to make good are putting those hopes on the line in a quest for success. The evolution of our commercial character has chased many small businesses from the scene. Remember the number of neighborhood grocery stores that used to exist? But while many are gone, others persist and still more are coming onto the scene daily, some to prevail and others to fail. Inflation, competition from the big boys and government regulations have made the going tougher. But the door continues open and many continue to file through. The NFIB describes 97 percent of the nations businesses as small with 53 percent of the daily work force employed by them. These companies contribute 43 percent of the gross national product. Small business? Independent, yes. But small? Not collectively. As a group, small businesses are big in importance to this country. Recreation charge increases necessary Brigham City Mayor Harold B. Felt has confided to us that the budget now being prepared for the next fiscal year beginning July 1 is the toughest one with which hes ever had to grapple. Trying to make anticipated revenues and desired expenses balance has proved to be a difficult chore indeed. It generally always is but this budget is a sterner test than usual, the mayor reports. This is not surprising nor unusual in this day of rapid inflation and diminishing income from utility sales. One move announced this past week to help keep the citys financial ship afloat was the increase of fees for summer recreation activities. sustantial boost has been approved for the playgrounds program. In the past youngsters could sign up for a fee of 25 cents and then participate in supervised activity at eight or nine parks daily for most of A With summer coming, parents should do something about their childrens Public Enemy Number One. Thats accidents. For younger people, aged 5 through 24, accidents are the biggest single cause of death. For several reasons, summer gives rise to more accidents in several categories than any other time of the year. The latest statistics available from the Utah Safety council (1975) show that 287 persons aged 24 and under died from injuries received in accidents. You might have guessed that the largest number of these (162) died in motor vehicle accidents. For some reason, the summer months produced larger numbers of vehicle deaths for young people than other months. Another hazard that increases in the summer, of course, is drowning. The safety council showed 30 young persons drowning in 1975 and all but six of the victims were boys or young men. As in driving, young men who are swimming seem to take more chances than girls and young women. Other statistics for that year: 13 young people died in air transport accidents; 12 persons died of poisoning; 11 died in falls ; five died in fires ; 16 died of choking ; 11 died after being struck by objects; 12 died in firearms accidents; four were electrocuted, and two died in accidents involving machinery. What can parents do? Here are some suggestions: Discuss with your kids the danger of taking chances in the swimming holes. Keep tots away from irrigation ditches. Remind your children that young people who use seatbelts and stay away from bquor have far less chance of dying in car crashes. You can get a chart on the Heimlich Maneuver, a technique that has saved dozens of Utahns from choking deaths, from the Utah Heart association. Information on poisons is available at the University of Utah Poison Control center. Please talk about these dangers with your children. We want to see them back in school next fall. 'BACK flutter. BUS Chad was in Brigham City recently as a guest of A. R. (Greg) and Tess Anderson Gregor, 206 North Sixth East. We receive many the N-- J requests here at office. recent one came from Camille Thomas who asked that we make note of an ancestor who rates special mention. She penned a piece and asked, if possible, that we publish it. Well, we cant do the whole thing. But this scribe promised Camille to mention it, considering the current upturn in interest over genealogy. It seems her mother is Verna Avanell (Clark) Thomas and her mother is Mae Ernestine (Burdick) Clark. And she is a descendant of Gideon Burdick, the drummer boy in George Washingtons army. To quote from Camilles writing: A Gideon Burdick was the drummer boy who, on Christmas night in 1776, accompan- ied George Washington on his historic trip across the Delaware river. It is told by family history that their ancestor, then age 14, replaced George Washingtons personal drummer boy who had been shot in the legs. The muffled sound of Gideon Burdicks drum is said to have encouraged the soldiers through the snow and sleet to the Delaware. Washington and his men won the struggle with the icy current of the Delaware, defeated the enemy and ice-boun- d From The Files Of The Box Elder Seems he and Ladd Anderson, local boy who's now in the pro- fessional entertainment business, have the same manager, Joe Harrelson, a California 21, 1967 News-Journ- pl 10 Years Ago Named to attend the 1967 Boys May State from Brigham City were Steven Clifford, Stan Petersen, David Stoddard, Ron Topik, Wade Ebeling, Kevin Carver, Paul Sackett and David Glover. Frank Tichenor, president of May 21, 1967 the local aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was installed as a state trustee at the state convention held recently. Mrs. Fran Brighten-burg- , an active member of the lpcal FOE auxiliary, who has been serving as state conductress, was installed as state chaplain. A May 21, 1967 Brigham City suffered youth only brusies Friday when the motorbike on which he was riding slammed into a car at Second South and Second East. Treated at Cooley Memorial Hospital was David L. Baron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Baron of 710 East First North. It was first feared by officers that the youth had suffered a broken leg. man. Both Everett and Harrelson were here partly as a result of interest in Mormon culture and Utah history. Chad is slated to star in a movie about Porter Rockwell which will be filmed in Mexico this summer. Rockwell of course is the Avenging Angel who figured the Mor- mons needed some vigorous defending against their enemies in those early days as they were driven from the Midwest to Utah. It should make a dandy movie. One person wholl remember the movie stars visit here for a long time is Tess Gregors mother, Mrs. Faye Harper, 113 West Sixth North. Years Ago May Capt. J. C. McAllister of was credited with saving the life of Brigham City a British pilot who had been shot down off the coast of Korea. Capt. McAlister is of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson of Brigham City. His wife Alice and two children reside in the far east. McAllister landed his Albatross amphibian plane to rescue the pilot. May 21, 1952 C. Jean Shonka was selected by popular vote as the most outstanding member of the Brigham City Business and Professional Womens club. She is former president of the local B.P.W. and has been very active. - 25 21, 1952 Seems she baked him an apple pie. Chad smacked his lips and proclaimed it to be the best apple pie hed ever eaten. Mrs. Harper beamed with pride, as you can imagine. son-in-la- And, as an extra morale boost, she had a picture taken with the dashing Mr. Everett. The photo isnt real clear. But Im including it in this column nevertheless. w the summer. Thats as close as you can come to being free. But no more. The city council has approved a charge of $2.50 for each youth who joins the playground program. Unreasonable? Hardly. In a time of severe belt tightening, it would be sharply incongruous to continue doing recreation business at the same old prices. Other charges have been upped, too, including those for swimming at the municipal pool. The new prices 40 cents for children and 75 cents are not unreasonable. for adults Other raises approved are detailed in a front page story today. Brigham City has been justly proud of its efforts in recreation for a number of years. We still have an outstanding program. But the time has come obviously to recognize that it must yield some financial ground just as are other sectors in the citys broad scope of operations. BOX BOARD Or EDUCATION BOX CEDI R COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS ELDER Brigham City, Utah ntwipaptr Mtablilhtd In publiihtd nvnry Sunday by IHa l, South Firit Wait, Brigham City, Utah, $4302 Sacond Clan poitaga paid at tha post offlca, It South Firit Wait, A DISTRICT 84302 wutkly 1894. Sox Board Meeting Agenda Eldar Brigham City, Utah, Board Room 230 West 2nd South Wednesday Mav 25 1977 8 00 p m. $4302. Charlai "Tuff" Claybaugh Publlihar Ganaral Managar Bruca T. Kayai, Managing Editor Mika Parry, Sporti Editor Sarah Yatai, Soclaty Editor Shlrlay Rlchardion, Clanifiadi Batty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingay, Ntwipaptr Supr. Photo-Pra- ii Van Claybaugh, Supr. H. E. Andarion, Commarclal Printing Supr. Subicrlption rata $10 00 par yaar pay-abIn advanca in connactlon with tha Sox Eldar Journal (publlihad Thuridayi) In Boi Eldar County. rata $14 00 par yaar Subicrlption tha In Box Thuridayi) pay-ab- h advanca Eldar outilda connactlon with Journal (publlihad Box NATIONAL NEWSPAPER NNlk SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1S72 Requirements Report of Social Studies Curriculum Committee -- - Position Statement Rotation Plan -- June Board and Administrator Seminar Chad Everett and newest leading lady Mrs. Faye Harper of Brigham City. 5 9 Eular County. THWIiTItH " R New High School Graduation Everett announced plans to return to Brigham City this summer. One can suppose the visit will be to i further help set the mood for his movie part. But Ill bet you hes really coming back for some more of that appie pie. 15 9 45 Unfinished Business A. 6. Adjournment Pre Budget Materials New Business A. Requested Releases and Proposed Employment B. Citizen Comments |