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Show V Box Elder NEWS Brigham Wednesday, January 28. Third Birthday Observed By John Fredric Nelson 2 So The Taxpayer May Know (Editorial From The Murray Eagle) The Utah State Press Association and its members, individually, are urging the passage of five bills in the 1953 session of the Utah Legislature. , These bills, by many public minded citizens from varied walks, are designed to modernize Utah publication laws. These statutes, ' especially as they concern the small cities of the third class, towmships, county commissions and school districts, long have been archiac. States on all sides of Utah, and throughout the nation, long ago brought their laws of this category up to date. The sponsors of these bills in Utah feel it is time our state kept pace. Times have changed. When the present laws were written the smaller governing bodies were spending hundreds of dollars when today they spend hundreds of thousands. Members of the Utah State Press Association and thousands of taxpayers believe citizens are entitled, through their tax receipts, to know where these monies are going. These same publishers pledge their fullest efforts to inform taxpayers through the news columns of their papers of the answer where the millions are going. Three of the five bills on publication laws are companion bills". Of these three one concerns cities of the third class and townships, another the county commissions and the other the school districts. They would require those governing bodies to publish proceedings of their official meetings, both regular and special. Such publication would include reports on expenditures, to whom the money was paid, for what and the amount. Exception is made in such a case of large payrolls, i.e. .teachers contract salaries, which would be shown in a lump sum. The taxpayers have a right to know these things, Some may be big items, some small, but still vital to many. taxpayers. A painter may want to know why, since he pays taxes 'to the school district and had bid on a small job, why he wasnt given the contract. Perhaps his bid was high, but again maybe a school board members brother living in the next county is a painter., This is just an example, meaning in no way to cast glances. But such things, and much, much worse do happen or our newspaper headlines are pure fiction. But thats a Thq skeptical may say, thats newspapers responsibility. Yes, .true to a degree only fundamentally it is the responsibility of the governing body, the members of which were elected and are paid. with tax monies for performing their 60-o- , jobs..; , Gpvernments and society today are complex. A myriad of details often is involved in a single governmental transaction. Many of these details would be revealed in the net yesult what was done, who did it or supplied it and how much .was paid. What painter received $50 for a minor job is not news to a general public, but it is news to those who may have bid $40 on the same job.. But, of course, that is minor. Still automobiles for counties, cities, towns or school boards in Utah may be purchased in Colorado. Why?1 For how much? ' Weekly newspapers usually are much smaller operations than their corresponding governing bodies much smaller but still weekly newspapers write and publish for their readers more critical editorials than do the newspapers. watchWeekly newspapers aim to be dogs for the taxpayers. But, they do not feel they should be shouldered with the responsibility. Many weeklies are one man and a boy shops. Often they are forced to cover meetings after they are held but meet with such resposes "Oh, the minutes arent typed yet, I dont know when Ill get to it or Well, they did a few things tonight but we cant release anything until the minutes are approved and, mind you, sometimes that is another month away. News? .The small just cant spend 40 hours a week trying to chase down, dig out those things. Almost all publishers must supplement their newspaper income with commercial printing, which also seven-day-a-we- owner-publish- er City, Utah weekly newspaper, established In 1896. every Wednesday and entered as Second Class Matter at the post office in Brigham City, Utah, under the act of March 8. 1879. Charles W. Claybaugh, Publisher Robert P. Crompton, Managing Editor Gladys Johnson, Advertising Manager Subscription rate in Box Elder County; $2.25 per year payable In advance; In combination with the Box Elder Journal (published Fridays) $4 00 per year; $2.00 for 6 months; single copy 5 cents. Outside Box Elder County, $3.00 per year, combination rate $5 00 Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. Utah State Press Association National Editorial Association and United Press. Advertising Representative- Utah State Press Association, Salt Lake City. pub-Mshe- d A has a deadline. Yet, weekly newspapers cheat their city cousins, the dailies when it comes to critical editorials. Another cry will arise from the Its too costly, governing bodies we cant afford Who cant afford it? If the public eye is on the actions of the elected officials in the manner proposed the officials will do a better job theyll spend tax money much more wisely. These proposed bills will not cost money, theyll save money for the taxpayers. So much for the three companion bills. Each is needed. Such laws arent the kind ever repealed they are too popular. Test these bills for two years and see where any opposition arises it wont be from the taxpayers, the electors. Briefly the fourth bill asks an increase in the legal rate of advertising of from 10 cents to 15 cents per line. The present ten cent law was written in 1919! Compare practically anything you buy now with the 1919 price of such item and youll see why the publishers ask for such an exhorbitant increase as 50Vt compare, for instance, taxes publishers pay taxes too. Finally the fifth and last bill asked by Utah weekly newspapers. This bill was suggested to them. It concerns initiative and referendum measures. The bill would allow the state to handle such initiative and referendum issues in a manner similar to the way the law provides for handling constitutional amendments. Rather than the costly Publicity Pamphlet procedure used in the last election on the welfare lien law, the proposed bill would give the state the alternative, the choice, of publishing such information so everyone in the state would be given an opportunity to read it. This proposed bill would have saved the state many thousands of dollars last year. Little John Fredric (Ricky) son of Mr. and Mrs. Winston P. Nelson, was guest of honor on Thursday evening at he home of his parents. Relatives and close friends joined in Rickys third birthday festivities. Hot dinner was served to 14 guests from one long table. MARCH Following dinner movies were taken of the occasion. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elnar Larsen, Gordon Larsen, Rosa Larsen, Amy L. Hansen, Dick 'Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Arden Balls, Barbara Jane and Carol Ann Balls, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and son, Randall. The phone nuribef of the News A beautiful birthday cake was presented to and Journal Society editor lb 77L the honored guest by his aunts. Many useful birthday gifts were also received. Today! merry-go-roun- d a New hope for Mrs. Zenos W. Bari Has Buffet Luncheon , Mrs. Zenos W. Earl entertained Civic Improvement club officers and board members on Fri day afternoon, January 23 at a buffet luncheon. Mrs. C. B. Stratfordi, historian Woof Utah State Federated mens clubs, was also present. Regular Iboard meeting was held followed by a beautifully planned luncheon. Those present were Mrs. Russell Tingey, Mrs. R. K. Dairies, Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mrs. Willis Hansen, Mrs. Glen Andersen, Mrs. M. A. Burtcher, Mrs. C. R. Munns and Mrs. Carroll Williams. Unable to attend were Mrs. Alf Olsen and Mrs. Winston P. TEEMG01S Do you know the tortures an teen-aggoes And its almost through? never necessary In Sixteen and Slim ...at Last! a jubilant girl gives the diets, school lunches, snack suggestions and words of encouragement that helped her slim down to a trim size 12! Read it in the new February Ladies Home on sale now! Journal overweight cause boards are much more likely to receive corhplaints than compliments. On the other hand, no service which the average citizen can be called upon to render to his community can compare in constructive results with that of being a school board member. We join Supt. Weight, and the people of our Box Elder county, in congratulating present and past school boards for their work. The 32 men who have served as school board members, and the districts they have or are now representing are: hirst precinct: Charles Kimber, E. H. Jones, A. M. Seely, Thomas D. Warburton, Bealy S. ... Cutler, Lawrence Carter. Second precinct: Charles W. Hall, T. F. Coombs, John J. Shumway, Hyrum Jensen, Robert J. Potter, Leonard Bishop. Third precinct : Peter M. Hansen, John P. Holmgren, Joseph D. Harris, F. M. Christensen, Wayne Sandall. Fourth precinct: Clark Hubbard, James James Wheatley, Dalton and Lorin Ilunsaker. Fifth precinct: F. W. Fishburn, John W. Peters, Jesse W. Hoopes, E. M. Tyson, Rud-gPrice, John W. Phillips, Abel S. Rich and Durrell Quig Nielsen. M. White, S. N. Cook, D. White, Perry J fines. er Phone your society news to 771 Preparation meeting ofj the Brigham City Third ward Primary was held Jan. 19 at the home of Reta Nelson. The lesson, My ResponsibilChild" was given- by ity to the Donna ' Packer. Bishop James Jensen and Glen Nelson were special guests at the meeting. Refreshments were served to 15 members and officers by Eva Couch, June Romer, Fern Burt and Reta Nelson. Hospital Notes. i vtVien All square dancers in Brigham City are cordially invited to attend a big Square Dancing Jamboree in Logan on Saturday, January 31, beginning at 8 p. m. The dance will be held in the r 1 7M '''jVVep'onlA Logan high school. Births mmm A son was born late Monday evening, January 26, at Cooley Memorial hospital to John and Jacqueline Gilbert Petersen of Brigham City. This is the third youngster for the Petersens. mm liHIISb-kMlfiHW- - Tracy of Yost underwent a major operation. She is reported to be doing nicely. 27, Mrs. Devere (M RbtitMto, fern cd MIL, ' Got a yearning for a brand new car? , Then you should know all the facts about Timeway Auto Financing. For Timeway means low-cobank rates that save you money, term' to fit your budget, prompt efficient service that gives you immediate see your possession of your car. Arrangements are simple dealer for complete Timeway Auto Financing. ' ! st long-convenie- nt ... I Better lighting in hen bouses, barns and other farm buildings means better work done faster. Use electricity to carry water and to Timeway Helps You Establish Valuable Bank Credit 1 prevent icing, too. Electricity is so losv in cost, BUY FROM L 'YOUR DEALER 0t!0lP 175 ) to Cooley Memorial hospital attendants, nurses and doctors have been kept busy treating patients who have contracted pneumonia following a battle with the flu. On Tuesday morning, January V phone ' u. According 1 GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT - t- - 'Vito-- 3rd Ward Primary Holds Brigham Square Dancers Locust Camp of D.U.P. Invited To Jamboree Meet At Freeman Home Preparation Meeting After roll call and minutes the Life of Llddia Holiday Spendlove was verbally sketched by Arva Andreason. A piano solo by Joan Kotter and two solos by Burt Freeman was followed by the lesson, Pioneer Money, Banks and Bankers, given by Louie Squires, class leader. Following the program a luncheon was served by Ruby Freeman, Effie Tingey and Thelma Kotter. er 1 Nelson. With Capt. Hazel Norton preSince June 20, 1907, when the Box Elder siding and conducting, regular Board of Education was created, 32 men meeting of the Locust camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers have or are currently serving as members the was field January 15, at the of the board of education. home of Ruby Freenfan. This was pointed out recently by Supt. K. After opening song, prayer by E. Weight who gathered the names of all Margaret Jensen and more singpast board members from past minutes. were offered by The Box Elder school board is composed ing, remarks and a letter from Capt. fforton of five members representing as many school Central camp was read. precincts. They meet regularly, usually about .every two weeks, for sessions of policy making and handling of business that extend late into the night. As Supt. Weight pointed out, their responsibility Is far greater than to adopt a budget, levy taxes, pay bills, employ personnel and more. It is equally the boards responsibility to study and understand what the schools of their community are supposed to accomplish, how well the schools are succeeding, and what improvements and advances are to be desired. School boards are charged with adopting the principles or policies, on which the schools operate. Constant study, cooperation with the school staff and with the people of the district, is responsible for the quality of education offered the youth of Box Elder county. As an agency of a democratic community, a school board must follow closely the principles of democracy (often a difficult thing to do). Public education is intended to serve all the people, regardless of political, religious, social, economic or racial affiliations. Using Supt. Weights words: Service on the school board calls for generous sacrifices of time and effort. School board service sometimes seems a thankless task, be- - O CUD GO it. Work Of School Board Is Hard , Takes Sacrifice Volunteer Nelson, COMPA IP fedtral DtpotH ImvrgiKi Corp, lidirol Mmbr Ritonri SytUit |