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Show HILL TOP TIMES Pas 4 Editorials ... jTIbPIJTWW Dangers of Boating Are Many I Boating is rapidly becoming one of the major means of relaxation and sport to the American people. Marine retailers have predicted that its popularity will sell two million boats in 1968 alone! It is a healthful, exhilarating experience to sail the reservoirs and rivers of Utah. A good boat opens up fishing, skiing, and recreation areas never before possible. However, like most of man's other inventions, it can unexpectedly become an instrument of death in the hands of the unwary, the inexperienced, and the unprepared. We are entering the season of maximum enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts and unfortunately a period of maximum danger. The dangers of boating are many and the prospective boatman must give heed, or pay a horrible price. Boats can be dangerously overpowered for their length, design, and cubic displacement. For the same reason, some may be critically underpowered to cope with sudden conditions. They can be poorly maintained. They can be recklessly driven. They can be dangerously overloaded even for calm, waveless conditions and can become unmanageable in sudden, high winds which are a trademark of Utah waters. Any combination of the above can spell fatality even for a powerful swimmer. It has been said that in every potential accident situation there is a "point of no return." Once this is passed, the situation is irreversible and nature plows an implacable course. Man's best protection is his own good judgment. It is true that even an experienced boatman can get into trouble through events beyond his control. It is in situations such as these that emergency equipment spells the difference between life and death. U. S. Coast Guard and Utah boating laws require that approved life jackets or flotation gear be carried for every person aloard. Unfortunately, the laws say that only children under 12 years of age must wear them! However, common sense and adult judgment say that they should le worn by everyone ! We have entered the "101 Critical Days" of maximum exposure. Safety campaigns, slogans, and information will be constantly before us to remind us of the perils that we face. No one, no matter how will say to Ogden AMA military and civilian personnel that recreation must be curtailed. It is healthful and necessary. However, if we value our lives and cherish our loved ones let's use our heads . well-meanin- g, vat -.- W 7r II SUMW8 SAFETY ': jSZc&zt-- -- M& . . ComJ CHAPLAIN'S CORNER Capsule Law Could you take a boarder into your home if you wanted to? Use a back room for running a business? Add a second story on top of your garage? Local zoning laws may stand in the way, but the fine print in your deed could also prove a stumbling block. A typical deed, while giving title to property, also puts limitations on how it may be used. Such limitations are called "restrictive covenants." These are usually placed in deeds by the original They may forbid all sorts of things in a neighborhood, from outdoor toilets to boarding houses, from second stories to cemeteries. sub-divid- er. Generally speaking the law will enforce such restrictions as a reasonable method of preserving property values. After all, the same rules that restrain you, to protect your neighbors, also restrain them to protect you. But restrictions will not be enforced if they are against public policy. Nor will the law enforce a restriction which, even though valid at first, has fallen out of date. As one judge said: "Restrictive covenants will not be enforced merely to harass some particular person, when it is clear that the objective for which the restrictive covenants were originally entered into have already failed." Licensing Laws Most states allow a serviceman to drive his car with state license plates from his last duty station. When those plates expire, he must register the automobile in his home state or state of present assignment. Fees charged for auto safety inspections and driver's licenses are not deductible on Federal income tax. Fees charged for auto tags are deductible if they are keyed to the car's value and thus constitute a personal property A Prayer for Memorial .JU1, venin Leaving on vacation or going to take a weekend JrT ru .j Ar r . lu - "".e -- -" ' strength cver remind e.-- w and when you exepect to return. Be sure that your car is in good condition. Check your tires, brakes, lights, steering systems and emergency equipment. Do not drive when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol, tranquilizers, and pep pills are dangerous to a driver who must be constantly alert. Do not drive when you are under emotional or worry. Drive like your life depends on it v. - strain it does. ace anf -- he-l- Our Forgotten Holiday June is the month of one of our most neeleJ nonaays. Most people don't even notice its passing cause it s not tne type oi noiiday that warrants a off from work. It isn't observed on the grand sea! many of our other holidays because it requires personal effort. The holiday under discussion is Flag Day J 14. It's the anniversary of the adoption of the Amerii Flag in 1777 and was designated a day of observanca 1895. Although not a legal holiday, Flag Day is uniqi American. It's the day for Americans to proudly play the Stars and Stripes and recall the freedom, portunity and heritage for which it stands. It is, perhaps, a sad comment on the timestoo to the lack of interest and participation of far uihi Americans in national holiday observances. Many become so soDhisticated or are so busy bothered with a holiday as "old-fashione- d" In many quarters, patriotism is dated and people are showine respect for the Flag or self-conscio- us they cant as Flag 11 considered to be d when it come Nation. the As members of the Armed Forces, we mustto H the way in showing our respect and dedicationon Jn Emblem Nation, its principles and its National obvious int. Day. Our men fighting in Vietnam areof us must na dedication and their beliefs. The rest belief in i that "extra effort" to demonstrate support of the Nation and principles defend with our lives if necessary. Quote of Note Pacific). lur nnnnt. Violn Knf K5rlr uur uwn iloneliness anrfi ". follv,.,u: I . . us tn knnw that iho. &wvnBU.p oi ine Ked unbroken. Save us from that forlorn existenci eternally which none know Thy company, and grant us the fella nuiguum, ui t. uvu in i,. Luc master of separation YVf hut must be paid. Commander-in-Chie- f, for the us in government on Consult local Legal Assistance Officers before buying license plates if there is any doubt on the subject. He can advise on the licensing laws of all 50 states and what taxes "Airlift of the 101st Airborne Division from Kentucky to Vietnam was a demonstration of outstanding teamwork. Fast and efficient movement of 10,000 combat troops and 5,000 tons of cargo over a distance of 10,000 miles. It was accomplished in record time, and is a tribute to the operational efficiency and combat readiness of airlift forces." (Admiral U.S. G. Sharp Jr., 0f us of Thv wnue striving vciooi lAjmi auumjj ui peace. Direct those whom we elect to lead keep them patient and determined trip? If so, here are a few hints to make your trip more pleasurable. Before you leave, tell someone where you are going E. Mikesell ..... Haemal uoa, wnose wi is nnt ulli dominate, but that peace prevail, we ask Th y assistancrf all future issues bv resolving Dearpfni possible without offending Thy justice or our own" " We remember those who have heroically sa selves on pitted fields of battle, upon i' ?th ships at sea and in the vastness of emrtv &decb We recall the simple friendships, warm and fY "'rem, tocrether Ma,, uie brought vouncr men " . . tax. Drive Like Life Depends On It Day If . A Ft that t 1'til in T.wft.-i- , A xh '''' FM (Till I'll'" " our we have swon |