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Show (DiniinicsDa ttaDrpflaall Utah Teen Pregnancy Exaggerated, Says BYU Sociology Study Authors of a BYU study of Utah's teenage pregnancy rate have concluded that recently published material on the subject s or exaggerates the extent of the problem in several instances, placing Utah in a more negative light than is justified by the statistics. Dr. Bruce A. Chadwick, chairman of the Department of Sociology and Dr. Howard M. Bahr, director of the Family and Demographic Institute at BYU, said that in recent articles data was presented, for an unidentified year, that Utah's pregnancy rate was higher than those of Alaska, Montana, South Dakota or Vermont. They noted that these data do not demonstrate that Utah's teen pregnancy rate is among the highest in the country; its teenage pregnancy rate is also lower than that of many states. It was pointed out that computation of the national and state teenage pregnancy rates (live births, abortions and fetal deaths per 1000 teenage females) for 1975, on the basis of figures provided in the Vital Statistics of the United States, 1975, and abortion figures from the Center for Disese Control reveals that, contrary to what was stated, Utah's pregnancy rate for women 15 to 19 is considerably lower than the national rate (61.9 compared to 87.4). The researchers stated that it is true that Utah has a high teenage fertility rate (live births per 1000 teenage females) and that teenage fertility has increased during the past ten years, but it is important to over-state- Population from already noticed longer that The Citizen is no where it used to be. The Citizen office has moved across the street to 59 West Main, where Ray Harding used to have his law office. "The , new facilities are much more commodious," says Publisher Ken Harvey, "and much more in accord with the professional attitude and atmosphere we would like to maintain." Another very important development for the small newspaper corporation is the addition of a third newspaper to the group. The Review has been purchased and will replace the North Utah County Shopping Guide which had previously been used to help advertisers reach the Pleasant Grove and Lindon communities. "Shoppers simply do not command the readership of newspapers. Many of them like to claim 'saturation coverage,' but in reality about half of them are being thrown away and readership for the copies which are not immediately thrown away is brief at best," Harvey explains. "The 'saturation coverage' does not equate to 'saturation readership,' " says the Newtah executive. "So while the discontinuation of our shopping guide reduces our overall circulation slightly, I believe it will increase our readership. "la ' nerican Fork and Lehi we maintain neapercent circulation through paid - suL lions. good subscription drive in , Pleasant Grove should raise its circulation A to about that level, as well. "Most of the 30 percent who do not subscribe to the newspaper are people who do not really feel part of the community as Council published in 1974, happen. Sen. Robert Bryd says, "If it happens, it would be tragic, just tragic." Arizona Democratic Rep. "Mo" Udall has called the possibility "a nightmare." If it happens, though, it won't happen in Washington. It will happen in 7 to 10 of 24 states where Democratic Senators are up for What is it? It's what the Eastern newspapers are calling the "Republican Revolution." For the first time in about four decades there is a possibility that Republicans could control the United States Senate. "How could this happenf' you might ask. Well it's a simple matter of mathematics. There are 41 Republican senators, including Garn and Hatch of Utah. With the by concluded the standpoint of physical health, age 18 is apparently the best time to have a child, Dr. Bahr explained. researchers agreed that The BYU teenage pregnancy is a problem in the state of Utah but stressed that it should not be blown out of proportion. They said Utahns should not be too quick to point an accusing finger at their teenagers because their rate of abortion and births are among the lowest in the nation. They also have a low veneral disease rate. In conclusion they stated that Utahns should not be too quick to find solutions for a problem which does not exist. said that published the misleading and absolutely incorrect impression that mothers account for a large share of Utah's teenage fertility, while in fact, two thirds of the live births to teenage mothers are to 18 and and fully 85 percent are to 17, 18, and The professors explained that certainly are many of these 18 and married women who are ready and willing to begin bearing children. Dr. Bahr noted that prior publications also make the serious mistake of inferring from demographic or descriptive data that age of mothers cause pregnancy complications and-o- r infant health problems. study give 100 seats in the U.S. Senate, the G.O.P. is, theory, ten seats short of majority control In practicality, however, the Republicans may only need seven or eight seats to take control. There are at least two senators who are disenchanted with their party affiliation. Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, an In- haw a Republican president The consequences of the Republican Revolution are simple but far rexhing. in They don't talk about H much in Washington, D.C. There's a feeling that if no one says anything, maybe it won't that committee would fan into Utah's two senators, control. Republican freshmen in seniority ranking, would become chairmen of committees - Garn of Banking and Hatch of labor and Human Resources. Other westerners would also take over committees. McClure of Idaho would chair Energy and Natural Resources and Hatfield of Oregon would take over Rules and Administration. Republican Conservatives Strom Thurmond would chair Judiciary, unseating Ted Kennedy. And John Tower would head up Armed Services. In additon, thousands of patronage jobs that keep the U.S. Senate running and all staff assignments for committees would fall to Republicans for the first time in 40 years. It would change the complexion of Every senate dependent Democrat, caucuses with the Republicans. He would likely call himself a Republican if his G.O.P. friends took control. Sen. Ed Zorinsky of Nebraska is a Democrat by title only. He joined the party in order to defeat an incumbent Republican senator. Zorinsky has been a Republican all his life and has said he would switch if the control of the senate changes. The Republicans have a third possibiltiy. The U.S. vice president also serves as president of the Senate and has a vote to break ties. If Republican Ronald Reagan wins the White House, the Senate will also Washington. Letters To The Editor Cirotfkiiz Opponents there has been Particularly difficulty in regard to his sewage disposal from his home, which he and his family of six occupy the year around. We have also Dear Editor: Canyon. As you know we have a primary election on September 9. In this election the most critical contest for the citizens of the county to decide will be between Keith Richan and Jerry Bradshaw. This is for the r county commissioner. position of to now Up you have heard quite a bit about Mr. Bradshaw - his disregard for Changes In Nevvtah Important changes are taking place at the Newtah newspapers. American Fork residents may have Nortman, Dorothy percent, he added. BYU HyBiUllendrix Capitol Watchikig He by Utah women deciding against abortion, the study explained. It has been reported that the fertility of Utah's females rose 50 percent between 1970 and 1976, while the rate for 18 and increased only three Dr. Chadwick said. The impercent, plication seems to be that have a high rate of fertility, he said. This is not the case as, in spite of this "dramatic" women had only 136 increase, of the 3,777 live births of Utah's teenage mothers in 1976, which is less than four The Republicans To Control Senate? Professor of Economics fertility rate is part of a trend involving all women in the state and is greatly affected accounts Kopubllcan Revolution further added that Jaqueline Kasum, at Humboldt State that found youth of the mother University, was a favorable factor. A similar review of the many studies on mother's age and pregnancy outcome by recognize that the fertility of Utah women in other age groups has also increased. The point is that Utah's increasing teenage heard about the fact of yet. They do not use local advertising to shop and may very well go out of town to county shop anyway. As their chidren reach school age, they will gain more local interest and in regulations sanitary that he occupied his home for some time and had not secured an occupancy permit. This is against the four-yea- law. that he is a member of the Board of Equalization. This We know also Utah County Provo IBirgidlslhiSiw county taxpayers in the vicinity. In fact he paid only $124 per year for his house and lot, while others nearby paid a much higher tax. Besides ignoring the feelings and needs, and nutritional program, of the senior citizens in the county, there are many ways he has disregarded, deliberately, the welfare of the majority of the people of board is required by state law to arbitrate between the county assessor and taxpayers who have a complaint about their county tax assessments. Thus while Mr. Bradshaw sits on a board as a part of the tax collection process, he failed to follow the law to notify the assessor about the new house he had constructed on his lot. If he had reported the truth, his taxes would have been raised to equal those of Utah County. This warning to all of you is to prevent a serious mistake. It is our understanding Taxes Increasing Faster Than Income to the begin to subscribe newspaper and use it to do their local shopping," says Harvey. There have also been a few other probably Federal and state income taxes collected changes. Despite the addition of the third newspaper, for example, the minimum charge for classified advertising (going automatically in all Newtah publications at a single price) has been reduced from $3 to $2.50, although the per word charge above the minimum has been increased from five cents to 10 cents. In other words, someone really trying to pinch pennies can advertise for less. Others may end up paying slightly - " Utah; rate ' means planning pregnancy to avoid the long, hot summers. "We appreciate our dedicated employees," says Harvey. "Continuing her work here at The Citizen while nine and a half months pregnant has not been easy for Kristen. We hope everything will go well with her and that she'll be back soon." returns year. The annual Jefferson-Jackso- Rally dinner will n be held Saturday, August 16, at the Olpin Union Ballroom at the University of Utah. "There'll be the atmosphere of a good, political rally," said Ted Wilson of Salt Lake City, a of the event with Provo Mayor Mayor Jim to recharge our batteries for this important election year." Mayor Ferguson added, "It's time for us to get back on the offensive in Utah politics, and I believe the Jefferson-JacksoFerguson. "We're going n has climbed n "There's going to be fun in Alpine City." The Alpine Republican Party is sponsoring an family in Alpine Reminiscent City Park of "turn on 15. August o' the century" will community picnics, the feature a rousing band, hot dogs for 15 cents and drinks for only a dime. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for an inexpensive supper and to share a patriotic evening with Utah County American Fork 756-40- 71 M. Glasgow George A. Olsen Mrs. G.A. Olsen Dea Carter Fontella Sorenson S.L Cornum Jennie B. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bennett EILLIIN WINS 333 county administrative area officers, auxiliary officers, and elected Republican second The officials. at 8:00 meeting, p.m. is for the general public. In the Central Committee including idenregistration, voter tification, voter turn-oufund raising, etc. In the 8:00 meeting, Commission candidates YE Gold and COMPLETE SUPPLIES ftr le cMor ir Q CMN ALBUMS SAFETY CLEANER KHSIT m Bradshaw, Keith Richan, LeRoy Harlow, and ' Jerril Wilson. -T- P.N. II S ML RADE Forelp Colas True nor cat teams lor CASH lAKt VKWERS II. IAISIS medds IANSCI NeefcJKts CAPITAL Evrfcts COLLECTIBLE Assess fee MrM Wit It A.M. WUTMAN PtESERVATIVES MACNKtS AW It SAT. APPRAISALS prekssJua cm cMkcur; St?fM H CtNTAWEtS 12 silver scrajMltoa, U. S. and v.y FN. - SELL CEFECENCE GICES t, Jerry - BUSINESS K9URS ; TUES. BIV SUPPLIES WEST MAIN, SUITE 6 --LEHI 765-522- 0 and be filled. The budget and the calendar for 1980-8- 1 will be approved and 1980 election plans will be East Main Roma F. Osborn Frances the meeting, a new Education Officer will be elected and other party vacancies will 21 Marie Snow Alice Fitzgerald H. Alvah Fitzgerald Wmk THE COIN TRADE CENTER and discussed, Fern Dennis Dan Ballen NOW OPEN Central Committee, which consists of voting district chairmen for Eloise Mocley, Fern Lewis Republican candidates and friends. The gubernatorial (Bob Wright), congressional (Jim Hansen) senatorial (Jake Garn), state attorney (David Wilkinson and Robert Hansen), and all Utah County and State candidates and incumbents are invited to briefly speak from the bandstand. Senator Orrin Hatch and all the other Republican incumbents and candidates will mingle with the crowd for handshaking and to answer questions. August 14 at Orem High School (175 So. 400 E.). The first meeting, at 6:45 p.m., Sincerely, Hazel Little 8-0239). Republican Party will hold two important meetings on Feel like everyone else is wearing your clothes? Our loans will suit you. When you need money, think of us first. coming election. GOP Slates Patriotic Evening Tonight The Set for the celebration is a perfect kick-of- f 1980 election year in the state." Governor Scott M. Matheson, former Gunn McKay, Congressman Governor Calvin Rampton and former Congressman Wayne Owens will speak at the event. Omar Kadar will be the master of ceremonies. Tickets for the Jefferson-Jacksodinner available Utah are State through Democratic headquarters (363 E. 200 S. Tickets are $25 each. GOP Meets r billboards, placards, newspaper advertisements, TV and radio time developed to his cause trying to convince the voters that he is morally responsible, honest and working for their welfare. We heard sometime ago that his backers have amassed a "war cnest" of money to The large amount help him get of money at his disposal will buy a lot of advertising. Do his backers have a special interest and are they contributing to his campaign so that he will be beholden to carry out their special individual desires? We hope the voters of Utah County will NOT be fooled by all this publicity. We think that being forewarned of this impending campaign will help us to use good judgement in making choices in the reported a total of $811,223,000 in gross income for the year, or an average of $12,881 per return. A total of $86,860,000 in federal income taxes were paid by Utah County residents that These Jefferson-Jackso- n this steady increase in the average effective tax rate during the 1970's is that taxpayers are moving into higher tax brackets because of inflation. Inflation, therefore, provides a tax boost under a progressive rate structure even if there is no change in the actual tax rates. The foundation study also notes that the state income tax is rising in relation to the federal income tax collected in Utah. During 1970 state income tax collections were equal to 20.8 percent of the federal Kristen says she understands now what "planned parenthood" is all about. It that Mr. Bradshaw's advertising agency is soon to launch a blitz of publicity extolling his virtues. No doubt there will be & steadily from 13.7 of percent adjusted gross income in 1970 to 15.2 percent in 1978. A major reason for spring. 1978, the By Foundation analysts indicate that there were 62,978 federal income tax returns filed in Utah County for the 1978 tax year. have been rising faster than income, the average combined federal and state tax d Utah. This was reported by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization, in an analysis of income tax returns filed in Because federal and state income taxes staffing will replace Citizen Society Editor Kristen Shelly with Cheryl Gilam at least long enough for Kristen to have and recover offfrom the birth of her in percentage of state income taxes to federal had climbed to 25.0 percent. to the foundation report, adjusted gross income in Utah rose by 150 percent between 1970 and 1978, or an average of 12.2 percent per year. During this same period, federal income taxes collected from Utahns grew by 167 percent, or 13.1 percent per year; state income taxes climbed by 231 percent, or 16.1 percent per year; and combined (federal and state) income taxes increased by 178 percent, or 13.6 percent per year. "Classified advertising represents a very comof local means important munications," explains Harvey. "Through the classifieds private individuals and businesspeople buy, sell, trade, find needed services, and look for job opportunities. We want to encourage this important communication." A temporary change in the newspaper taxes income from Utahns have been rising faster than income during the 1970's. According more. 14, 1980 Thursday, August , vex noes . ccmi tstm , ttfK IMS , IN MCI & MS 'J&fcv rMStm |