OCR Text |
Show '4 WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, MARCH 4, 1976 REFLEX-DAV- IS PT 0 Recent headlines in Salt Lake City newspapers stated Utah Continues to Outstrip Nation In Rate of Divorce and Utah Divorce Rate Tops U.S. Rate. These headlines have been interpreted by some people to mean that Utah has the highest rate of divorce in the nation. This is incorrect. THE UTAH rate is slightly above the national average as pointed out in the articles. The very nature of an average rate means that there are states that are higher than the average and states that are lower than the average, according to a report from the Utah Bureau of Health Statistics. In recent media presentations the general public has been mislead into a feeling that the Utah divorce rate was among the highest in the nation. This impression should be clarified. The 1975 rate for divorce in the State of Utah was 5.1 per 1,000 population. The 1975 average rate for the United States was 4.8 per 1,000. At this time 1975 data for the individual states is not available. rr mined by comparing the divorce laws of all of the states in the United States. In view of the above discussion it seems obvious that it is fallacious to compare the divorce rate between states, the report points out. reporting of divorces). It is erroneous to compare the divorce rate between states since divorce is a legal status determined by the laws of each state. In some states the rerequirements for divorce are very the states in other and strictive requirements for divorce are very lenient. FOR MANV years the state of New York was cited as a state with restrictive divorce laws since the only grounds for divorce was adultly. In recent years that has changed. Everyone knows about the ease of divorce in the state of Nevada. Residency requirements are minimal and therefore many people have gone to Nevada for divorce rather than remain in their home state. Nevertheless, by definition everyone getting divorce in the state of Nevada is a resident of Nevada. It is difficult to know if Utah has a strong, moderate or a weak divorce law. The relatively average rate of divorce in Utah indicates the likelihood that we have a moderate divorce law. This could only be deter Johnny has a right to read. He also has an equally important right to be healthy and to have the education he needs to make decisions that will ultimately affect his personal, family and community health. IT IS regrettable that some people feel like they have to compare divorce rates between states which is really like comparing apples and oranges. Of more significance is the fact that the divorce rate continues to skyrocket, nationally and in the state of Utah. In the eleven year period between 1965 and 1975, Utah experienced a 76 percent increase in its TO ASSURE this right to health education, the National PTA has awarded grants to divorce rate. The national average divorce rate increased by 92 percent during that same eleven year period. Of much greater importance is the need seven PTAs for awareness programs to promote better education for health in schools and communities. Informed PTA people will communicate their goals to health agency officials, school administrators and legislators who are responsible for regulation, creation and coordination of such programs. This 1975-7- 6 Comprehensive School Community Health Education Project is the first of its kind undertaken by the national organization. to understand the reasons for the rapidly rising divorce rate. MANY STUDIES have identified that one of the reasons for the high rate of divorce is the high rate of teenage marriages. Nationally approximately of all the women who marry are one-thir- HOWEVER, IN 1974 the Utah Divorce rate was 4.8 divorces per 1,000 population. U.S. The average was 4.6 per In 1974, 20 states 1,000 population. had a higher rate of divorce than the state of Utah with the highest rate being 17.2 for the state of per 1,000 population states had a lower Nevada. Twenty-seve- n rate of divorce than Utah with the lowest Wisbeing a rate of 2.3 for the state of consin. (Not all states have centralized T d under years of age. In Utah the number of teenage women who married in 1972 accounted for 43 percent of all marriages. The high rate of 20 teenage marriages may be associated with pregnancies. Recent research within the Division of Health involving analysis of marriage records and birth certificates reveals that a minimum of 58 percent of the teenage mothers having a first birth in the state of Utah conceived that child out of wedlock. PTA EFFORTS to provide children and youth with health education in the schools date back to the when concern focused on educating students about symptoms of health problems and how to treat ADDITIONAL analyses indicates that the actual amount of preg- them. This narrow approach, however, has shifted to a more comprehensive one, in which people of all ages can be helped to choose and fulfill their own goals for healthy, productive living. It also takes into account the effects of mans lifestyles and environment on his health. pre-marit- al nancies among teenagers having a first birth may be as high as 70 percent. Other aspects of this research involve comparison of the health impacts on the infant and the mother as a result of these premarital pregnancies. It seems relatively obvious that the high rate of teenage marriages and of teenage pre-marit- al conceptions must influence the increasing rate of divorce. Other factors that may contribute to the problem is the lack of a waiting period THE KEY to success in this project is local volunteers and we have seven million of them, Carol Kimmel, National PTA president said. The PTA with its 33,000 local units, can build public support for this comprehensive approach to health education. Actually, health is a basic to learning, work and citizenship as reading and speech are to human communication. between the time of obtaining the marriage license and the time of marriage in Utah. Such a delay might prevent hasty marriages. ALSO, UTAH remains one of the few states that allows marriage of the very 7 and females young teenager (males with the consent of parents or guardians. In many states the approval of a court is required in addition to parental 16-1- 14-1- consent. a Parents, cisco season in Utah is lone of the States shortest seasons. But the participants jThe 'enthusiasm and dedication a party of friends; boyfriends with girlfriends; as well as husband and wife teams all years weve been keeping records, said Dexter Pit- with equal Wildlife Resources Northern participated make up for any disadvantage that may be associated with the short season. man, enthusiasm. The records on Bear Lake cisco have been kept for the last 15 years, since 1962. Some years have produced more fish and some, more anglers. THIS YEAR over 6,000 anglers accounted for most 200,000 fish in the nine days of the cisco run at Bear Lake. Actual counts by Division of the angling much less effective, according to all the experts. But even under those the annual spawning run tabulated 6,129 fishermen who took part in this years conditions, activities. The people came in all sizes and shapes. THE OLD timers, out with grandkids or other old timers; parents with their children; friends fishing with Division of Region Fisheries Manager. real good for an open water year like the one we had, he summarized. THIS seasons records were inclusive of the dates January 15 to January 24, even though the cisco season lasted until February 15. The peak of the annual run appeared to be January 17 and 18. Inconsistent weather and windy conditions were responsible for the lack of ice and contributed to the conditions that kept the cisco further from shore than is normal during years when the shoreline is frozen over. The results were, noticePARTICULARLY able this year was the absence of ice, a condition that makes Wildlife Resources' officers : stationed at Bear Lake during Utah fishermen averaged 31 fish per person, hauling in a total of 191,129 of the tasty little fish. The 31 fish per person average is the seventh best average of success in the 15 House of V2 M 77 (Cut and wrapped) Vz Corn Fed Pork At Harvard, where weird things happen of late, a cute thing in flimsy cover recently performed a belly dance before the mostly-malstudent class, and male e A-B- Check uck With the come tax Felshaw beginning of infiling season, King county Democratic Chairman is encouraging all Utahns to check the box provided on state and federal tax returns which will send one dollar to the political party of their choice. MR. KING making the no way emphasized that check-of- f will in increase the taxes an individual must pay nor will it reduce the refund a tax- payer may be entitled to receive. The campaign, known as is a nonpartisan effort to increase support of the political Check- - process. THIS SYSTEM of helping to finance political parties is Mr. King said, beneficial, because it provides an easy way for the public at large to participate in the support of our system of government. It also of reduces the dependence political didates on parties and canspecial interest groups or wealthy who traditionally to individuals contribute political activities. Chairman King noted that only a little more than 100,000 Utah Taxpayers took advantage of the political check-of- f option last year, out of a total of approximately 425,000 returns filed. It would be very gratifying to see that low percentage increased because it would indicate a greater .interest and participation in our political system by Utah citizens, he said. FOR FURTHER information on the political party fund check-of- f on state and federal income tax returns, please contact Louise Henson, county vice chairman. Phone and services, including professional consultation from outside groups, meeting space and cash contributions will be donated. During the current school year, therefore, the PTA could donate as much as a dollars in volunteer hours, goods and services to the promotion of better health in this country. MORE THAN $140,000 in federal money will also be used for the project. This money comes from a contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Project Executive Committee of the National PTA selected seven state pilot projects from 27 proposals submitted. Projects had to use innovative approaches, involve a broad spectrum of communities and coordinate health education efforts of agencies and groups to meet the specialized needs of people in a pilot state. quarter-of-a-millio- n GRANTS totaling $44,550 were awarded to : Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. A portion of the project money will also be used for nationwide promotion of health education by the of BABIES The Journal-Refle- x wishes to congratulate the following babies who are celebrating their first birthdays this week. They are Chad Michael, son of Karen and Gary Christensen of 895 LaVerde, Layton and Crisy Joye, daughter of Judy and Val Thompson of 614 E. 3rd N., Kaysville. The Journal-Refle- x will take a picture of free of charge at the Layton office, 197 N. Main, on Friday, between 11 and noon. Please call for an appointment. one-year-ol- Davis Band Moves Closer The Davis High Band is $250 closer to their goal of $64,000 with the help of the Davis High Symphony Orchestra. THE orchestra gave the band $250 on Feb. 3, to help them with their trip to Washington this spring. The orchestra had been raising money through conand other certs, activities for a hopeful trip this year, stated Caralyn Barnes, orchestra officer. The felt that they needed the money more than we did and we wanted to promote unity among the clubs at Davis remarked Joel High, rrrinmnnnnr LOWEST PRICES s, BEST TERMS ALWAYS 73 district then vetoed the MAVERICK proposal. Auto., 2 door, 6 cyl. THE orchestra members held a rap session and decided with an over ruling majority that the money should go to the band. We HOPE 1573 North Main, vote for the, man of our choice, but we have almost given up hope that hell ever Layton become a candidate. -- the PTAs Enquirer, Cincinnati. Project Executive Committee are: Grace Baisinger, First Factory warranty service on -- Litton-- (Washington, D.C.); Martin Essex, PTA Treasurer and Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction (Columbus, Ohio); Carol Kimmel, President (Rock Island, Illinois); Connie Larsen, Chairman, National PTA Commission on Health and Welfare (Las Vegas, Nevada); and Robert Shaver, nt Queen-Frigidair- e APPLIANCE MASTERS of Layton Business 825-243- 3 Emergency Chairman, National PTA Commission on Education 376-382- 2 Technicians: Keith Beaird & Jay Weston (Danville, Virginia). Get $3 back during the Jockey Sale March 8th to 27th 1 10lb. Roast 5 V-ne- ck athletic shirts, or tapered boxers or any combination of 6 garments and the sales slip and Jockey will mail you $3 back. LIMIT $3 PER FAMILY Activities FOR $47M MEMBERSHIP Meats Guaranteed 100 just mail Jockey" . . international the empty wrapper from 6 Jockey04- briefs, power knit Gourmet Dining Luncheon Luxurious Lounge Exciting Game Rooms Planned Monthly lbs. Fryers 5 lbs. Pork Chops Classic brief INFORMATION Power-Knit- 1 Ea. 766-11- 13 Athletic shirt 1095 N. Main-- La yton MEMBERS ONLY OF MEATS Tapered Boxer BRIGHAM Vi 3$5.75 3$7.00 PHONE HOUSE 1863 W. 700 S., Syracuse 825 - 1862 easy. ENTERTAINMENT 0 lbs. Beef Steak 50 lbs. for back for a change? It's LIVE NIGHTLY lb. 10 lb. Ground Beef orchestra Ellington, president. We have always wanted to National PTA. Members CRISY JOY THOMPSON CHRISTENSEN OFFERS... Sandstone ilk To CHAD MICHAEL How would you like to get money NO DOWN 6 MONTHS TO PAY n King Asks about health problems, said Pauline Carlyon, National PTA coordinator for the To change this attiprojecL tude, PTA volunteers can make people aware of the fact that good health contributes to effective learning of these basic skills." APPROXIMATELY 30,000 volunteer hours will be devoted to the project during the current school year, according to National PTA estimates. In addition, goods , lb. 50 lb. FREEZER SPECIAL "Uip1 BESIDES preparing an individual to make decisions that affect his own health and and use of appropriate health services, products and information. People in this country are No Interest In Shaking? Featuring All concerned about reading, writing and arithmetic, but they are not as concerned 825-549- NO DOWN 6 MONTHS TO PAY 5 lb. Beef Rib; 5 lb. Sausage dental care, vision, hearing, protection of the environment and prevention of diseases and drug abuse. mental health, family life, physical fitness, nutrition, lb. wrapped) , that of his family and community, this education also assists him in the selection C 97 c 07 wa Beef Hind Quarters i Carlyon, National PTA coordinator for the project. The program includes aspects of child development, c (Cut, wrapped, frozen) Ham & bacon cured (Cut and take responsibility for how he grows, thinks, copes with problems and gets along with others, according to Pauline AND WHY do men turn their heads to look at cute things passing by? And why do women show off good figures with revealing clothes? And, etc., etc. EWIIQIEET Grain Fed Beef individual understand THE idea? This was supposed to demonstrate that consumer sophistication has made such Madison Avenue promotions obsolete ! Well, if a pretty young think shaking it is now obsolete, why were the professor and all those students watching so closely? And why were photographers on hand? GST? c HEALTH education is a planned program to help an teacher. Will Put... i childs first educators, should collaborate with teachers and school officials, just as they do for speech and reading, to provide a child with health education throughout his school experience." G3ieaDo9 CITY 47 South Main CLEARFIELD 391 South Slot $2.50 3$5.75 Ea. $2.75 PRESTON 53 South Stott St. |