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Show 2 BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah letters to Sunday, August 26, 1973 the Editor... Weve grown weary of sales tax issue weve If theres an issue grown weary, its the optional half-cesales tax and whether or not to impose it in Box Elder county. This could well be our final comment on the suhiect and is prompted by the general attitude displayed 'in a county council of governments meeting Wednesday night. As they were polled, town and city leaders except those from Brigham either City and Tremonton declared themselves opposed to the taxs adoption or said they would support it only if the resulting revenue in the north county area is earmarked for a community hospital. of which nt -- BRIGHAM CITY never got a ripple of support, except that ex- pressed by Mayor Wayne Jensen and his Tremonton counterpart, Wayne Sandall. At the outset, we must agree that no one wants a tax increase. But the sales tax situation, we figured, was just a little different since only Box Elder and Rich counties in Utah have not adopted it, since we pay the added half cent anyway when shopping in Ogden, Logan, etc., and since in Brigham City it would finance some proposed improvements that would be available to everybody, city resident and nonresident alike (as city facilities and programs have always been.) THE EDITOR was taken to task during the session for implying last week that Brigham City furnishes free fire protection service to surrounding communities. This was not intended. The towns and cities, through agreement with Brigham City, pay an hourly charge and a small standby for that service. Back country plan Editor: property tax increase enacted by the county commission. 3.25-mi- ll No one else questioned "in r Emm! or com- plained about it. Yet, some were definitely against the sale tax, a levy which they admittedly pay when shopping in tearing-dow- residents. Under the circumstances, perhaps its best. My friend Birdie Smith is going to retire from her job as secretary in the extension office at the cour- thouse. Boy, - its gonna seem strange not to see her smiling face during my rounds, and not to hear her elaborate on the athletic honors gathered up her grandson who was a prep standout at Viewmont last THE EXTENT of Mr. Nixons guilt by actual deed or merely by association has not clearly been established. And we prefer to continue our support for him. He is the president and we believe wants to perform the best service he knows how for the country. However, his attitude has been to us. He has disappointing referred to Watergate as something of minor importance and better left to the courts while the country gets on to the business at hand. Thats easier said than done since, as weve pointed out, the scandal has implications. year. A typical grandma, Birdie is, and since Pow Wow has an afinity for sports, weve passed many moments discussing same between reports on the coddling moth and latest food demonstration. What are you gonna do after you retire? I asked her Friday. Ill keep busy, you can be sure of that, she responded with a twinkle in her eye. The Watergate break-i- n was not sufficient by itself to justify a national furor. But the questionable interplay that attended it. the cloud still hanging over the ITT settlement, large and illegal compaign contributions apparently squeezed from some corporations, secret White House tape recordings, a burglary in the name of national security and hints of other unethical and unlawful activities have dealt a severe blow to the administration. HIS RECENT remarks on the 1969 Cambodian bombing, saying it was ordered by him to protect American lives, missed the point. The fact that the American people were decieved is the wrong involved. lied to When the deception was disclosed, it only served to further erode the faith of Americans inthe ad- Watch that foot You heavy-foote- d motorists should be advised that Brigham Citys finest (police department) are on the streets these days with a new radar unit. Its more accurate, more flexible and less idsputable than earlier models. This will come as interesting news to those who normally observe posted speed limits, as an irritation to who dont. To drivers who argue that radar is sneaky and unfair, let us reply that ; speed restrictions are imposed for g of the the safety and Violator work community. against these aims. One more point, motorists are, reminded that the legal limit on most Brigham City streets is 25 miles per hour. The exceptions are west Forest and Second South streets which have a 30 mph limit and Main street and east Second South which range from 30 to 50 mph. well-bein- chairman League of Women Voters of Brigham City. BOX ELDER in weekly newspaper established published every Sunday by the 55 South l, Elder First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the post office, 16 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. 1896, Box Charles W. Claybaugh ' Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Pete Zimowsky, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Artand Tinqey, Newspaper Supr. the other day that among todays shortages, e. g., beef, gasoline, heating fuel, etc., is one of common sense in So Museum-Galler- Its recently, education. Thank goodness for y 24 North Third Wait iii II :00 o.m. 7:00 p m. Monday through Saturday Free Admission August Art Exhibit: "Reflections With The Redds" A "Harvest of Talents" by members of the Redd Family from Utoh, Arizona and California. Honoring in re trospect Alice Redd Rich. Paintings, Writings and Crafts. 25 l, Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 25, ,1948 Leonard Bishop president of the Box Elder board of education, and John Phillips, member of the board, were speakers at the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Brigham City Rotary club Friday afternoon. TOURS Kunzler and sons, Glenn, Russell and Ernest, left by auto Thursday, August 26 for a visit with their son Floyd, who is laboring as an LDS missionary Oct. 8 Departure Dr. Asahel D. Woodruff California. Tour Conductor Murdock Traval, Inc. 14 8outh Main Straat Salt Laka City, Utah Years Ago Monday, Aug. 27, 1923 Miss Miriam Evans motored to Ogden to attend to business matters News-Journa- Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National Association and United Newspaper Press International Advertising RepreUtah State Press Associasentative: tion, Salt Lake City, Utah. Artists. 50 From The Files Of The Box Elder the Thursdays) $4.00 for 6 months in Box Elder County. Subscription rate $10 00 per year payable in advance h connection with Box Elder Journal (published the Thursdays) $5 00 for 6 months outside ' Box Eider County. j""f Coming in September: Peach Day Art Festival, Competitive Show for Brigham Thats the spirit, Mom! in in Box Brigham City whats new? not true, of course. Just the other day a member of Congress exercised common sense when he said, I move we adjourn. That collective sigh of relief you hear comes from mothers of Box Elder county. School starts Monday. Its like one mater commented rate $8.00 per year payadvance in connection with Elder Journal (published Subscription able W M government. And some one else asked, Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printinq Supr. NEWS A One wag said 'BACK ministration. Hopefully, the days and weeks ahead will bring something better for Mr. Nixon and for the country. To us what obviously is needed now is strong moral leadership. Whether the President can by some means recover and deliver it remains to be seen. the Hollywood. Alas, Hie days of youth havqflpwnv the carefree times are gone. Still, its fun to ponder those yesteryears and the pleasant experiences they brought. And it gives rise to a tear to watch a landmark like the Willard church house come tumbling down. That I am, Birdie, that I am. far-reachi- WE STILL DECLINE to pin the guilt of Watergate on the President except to the extent, as he has conceded, that it resulted under the Nixon umbrella of responsibility. Mrs. William Yates, president Mrs. Christ Bolieau, environmental quality That was awaaaaaay back then. It brought a lump to the PW throat and caused my mind to picture other places which exist now only in memory, like the old high school and improvements. And well find a way to finance those which are accepted, probably through a garbage collection fee or other such assessment on city for posterity, he n evenings spent as a boy watching movies in the upstairs cultural hall. nt citizens. This means that questions should be answered by going to the courthouse and studying the actual plan rather than relying on second-han- d information presented by any organization. Thousands of rural counties throughout the nation have adopted similar plans with the overwhelming support of the agricultural community, since that is the group which the plan protects from uncontrolled commercial development. couldnt help but recall many FRANKLY, AT this point were ready to forget that Utahs optional half-cesales tax even exists. In Novembers election, Brigham City voters will go to the polls and decide the fate of proposed library, fire station, golf course, parks, public works, airport and police station an knowledgeable To another subject: The old Willard church house has gone under demolition and as this scribe stood poised, camera in hand, the other morning to snap the neighboring counties, and without giving it a thought. And why were they opposed to it? Because most of the resulting revenue would go to Tremonton and Brigham City. Better days ahead? a degree of sympathy and compassion these days for President Richard M. Nixon who has plummeted from the heights of a record landslide election victory to the depths of unusaually low public esteem. His character is attacked at every turn; his judgment and ability made the butt of jokes and caustic editorial cartoons. The mere mention of his name brings snide smiles and snickers. Its a sad day for the nation and for Mr. Nixon. non-partis- THE POINT here is not to stir a quarrel nor to project a paternalistic attitude. We simply wonder why there should be such resentment as helping Brigham City which has always practiced a good neighbor policy. Of interest to us at Wednesdays meeting was the fact that only Mayor Sandall mentioned the recent The Nixon dilemma: Even his cruelest critics must feel The League of Women Voters of Brigham City, having conducted a county survey and also having conducted studies on land use and planning, would like to add its support to the adoption of the county planning and zoning ordinance as the best means for orderly growth for the county. We urge the county commission to enact the ordinance as soon as possible. In the interest of service to county voters on a basis, the league would also like to call attention to irregularities on the ballot and petition circulated to residents recently on this subject. Even if a voter marked the ballot in opposition to the position held by its supporters, the signature below would invalidate the votes since appears below a small printed paragraph stating that the undersigned requests that the question be put on the ballot at the next general election... which leaves a considerable amount of time for land operaters to continue sales of a questionable nature. We urge all county residents to read the entire petition carefully and to act as responsible and However, it should be pointed out that whether the volunteer fire department is ever called to a neighboring community or not, the city must neverthelesss maintain a force and equipment adequate to answer such calls. One of the items in the proposed bonding package includes a $125,000 fire station expansion project. last weekend. of the Thursday, Aug. 30, roads in the vicinity of Willard was begun on a more extensive scale yesterday when a state steam shovel arrived in the devastated regions. (801) 22 unforgettable daye In Rome, Cairo, Beirut, Israel, Istanbul, and Athens 1923-Cle- aring CAPITOL -- mMllVjSPieiAL Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1948 Bishop A.B. Taylor and his counselors, Orvin Lemon and Boyd Jeppsen, were released at the regular sacrament service of the Willard ward Sunday evening, August 22. The new bishopric sustained unanimously by the ward members present is as follows: Delbert Cook bishop; Boyd Jeppsen, first counselor, and Rex Edwards, second counselor, with Wendell Hubbard as ward clerk. Friday, Aug. 27, 1948 Saturday evening in Kingsbury hall, Renee Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ferguson, will be granted a doctors degree in medicine. Friday, Aug. 27, 1948 Gerald E. Widdows, enlisted in the U.S. navy through the Logan navy recruiting station on August 16 for three years. 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