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Show A Cheap Way to Travel Manti Messenger 2 Thursday, July 24, 1975 Couple, Super Dupe Ride Into Utah Editorial Comment Save the Postal Service And the Free Press by Bruce Jennings Utah visitors arrive in various home rather startling recommendations were made recently by the administrative law judge of the Postal Rate Commission concerning future postal rates. If followed, these recommendations could spell disaster for the United States Postal Service itself and for freedom of the press as we know it. Among other things, the judge proposes reducing the price s cents. Sounds fine of a stamp from 10 cents to 8from the consumers point of view, doesnt it? Well, its not. And the reason is that the judge wants to make up the loss in first-clas- s revenues by inordinate increases in the costs of mailing magazines, newspapers, books and packages. Actually, his plan would wind up costing the consumer more-n- ot less. And what does his plan do to the USPS? It means a in first-clas- s reduction of revenues, and the doubtful prospect that this will be made up by the certain reduction in usage of the other classes of mail. Not to mention deficit facing the the fact that there is already a $ service. postal Bankruptcy? Certainly a possibility. Moreover, the judges proposals could also cause an intellectual bankruptcy in the land, for they could force many of our valued periodicals to go out of business - unable to absorb or pass along the hugh increases in mailing costs. Newspapers and magazines would be hit by a minimum of a 121 per cent rise (weekly newspapers by as much as 250 per cent); books by 96 per cent, and packages by 67 per cent. The single greatest tragedy in all of this as far as the American public is concerned is that the public-servic- e function of the postal service in the dissemination of as clearly informational and educational material has not even been recognized by our founding fathers considered in the recommendations made by the law judge in this case. If his remarkable recommendations are followed, we may live to see the day when the thoughtful, provocative and useful newspaper and magazine are relegated to the role of as opposed to an coffee table decor for the very rich informational and educational natural resource for all to first-clas- -j $900-millio- n n -- - enjoy. k, limousine-ev- en packages-Amtra- jalopy, jet, camper, covered wagon. Ray and Gladys Diefenbaker and Super Dupe arrived in tandem three weeks ago to visit with Ruby Maylett, Gladys cousin, explore some Western roads, maybe test their fly rods upon some Utah waters. They arrived by motorcycle from Tucson via Durango. Ray at the controls, Gladys riding free and easy, Super Dupe, a registered Schnauzer, in a basket behind Gladys. Like Ray and Gladys, he wears a helmet and goggles. Super Dupe has only jumped out of the basket once while weve been moving, Ray said. He spotted a squirrel in the brush. Now he stays put. Hes a great little traveler. Ray, a builder, retired early. I was tired of the hassle, he explained. Gladys also retired early after 40 years of teaching English and drama in high school classrooms. I decided it was time to see the action on the real stage, she said. Super Dupe doesnt need to explain himself. He has an inquiring mind, Ray said, especially as regards squirrels and cats. He also likes to see the scenery flash by, turning his head first in one direction, then in another. The Diefenbakers joined the Tucson chapter of International Retreads six years ago. means over 40, Ray explained. The International has about 4,500 members in eight countries. We have no dues, no uniforms, but two XL-Pl- XL-Pl- Gingham is said to come from the Malay word gingamp meaning striped. interests in common motor- bikes and travel. Our Tucson chapter has about 20 members, and we often take weekend jaunts together. But for people like Gladys and me its often to y places. For the Diefenbakers those y places sound like an odyssey of Western American-Fortu- na and Medford, Durango and Silverton, Sante Fe and Taos. One of the side trips they have taken since arriving in Manti took them to Redding, California for the Internationl Retread Rally. At the rally Gladys received the trophy for being the oldest woman rider. far-wa- far-wa- she said, Actually, I think I was just more honest. Some of those gals looked pretty wrinkled. The oldest member of International is 86. She probably rides a side car. The Redding trip consumed 3,200 miles, counting the various jaunts to interesting Well travel points en route. at least 12,000 miles by bike this summer,. Ray said. Were going to see the Tetons, Yellowstone, cross over to the Pacific Northwest, maybe get up into Canada this fall. Its an inexpensive way to travel-- 45 miles to the gallon when pulling the trailer. Youll see more and more Americans on cycles, as the price of gas goes up. The Diefenbaker equipment includes the bike-t- he largest model the manufacturer makes -- and also a trailer that Ray built. The trailer carries a tent, air mattresses, stove, food, extra clothing, fishing gear. We both love to fish with flies on some beautiful stream in the quiet of eve- two-whe- el Ray and Gladys Diefenbaker pull a Ray said. the beginning Gladys was dubious about travel by cycle, but shes now the complete trailer behind their motorbike. Note dog behind Gladys. Usually they travel rung, In the WfWf secondary roads and visit the long valleys, the little towns, the scenic spots by freeways. That way we see the real West, Ray said. The Diefenbakers intend to see a great deal of Utah. Its a wonderful state, said Gladys, convert. Call us three happy wan- derers, she said. Its the free and easy way to travel-t- he movement, the sound of rushing air, the feel of almost gliding. And you see much more than from a car. S(o) the English teacher, like Shakespeare so varied, so dramatic and so beautiful. Spin Balance with each $1 O5 Wheel Alignment $100 REWARD Orson's American and Foreign Car Service for information leading to the arrest AND CONVICTION of those patriotic Americans who took 9 American flags (worth $18 each) from posts in the City of Manti during the early days of the Pageant. I 265 No. Main (behind Mini Mart) Phone 283-436- 5 Information and Referral System Is Developed are shown here in a recently-take- n picture. They are, top: Rose Baianchic, Nita Park, Roiyn Bradly; bottom: Connie Anderson, Jason Bradly. FIVE GENERATIONS ' V; Si V See these new STANLEY TOOLS at ! 5: 'Dacfleb 'raxdw-an- e cutd Authorized V'''"''1! Preview Dealer An information and referral system has been developed in the Six County Area of Central Utah for the use of senior citizens and anyone else who can use the service. A resource file of services and agencies has been compiled for the entire district to tell those in need of specific services what services are available and where they can be obtained. The file has listed all agencies who have resources or programs available to senior citizens or others with specific needs. The principle reason for developing this service is to make it possible for elderly people to find those services and helps that can keep them living in their own homes for longer periods of time. Most senior citizens do not wish to be a burden on anyone else. They do not wish to live with their children or in rest homes if it is possible to maintain their independance and live in their own homes. A few minor services can prevent the institutionalization of many people. Each senior citizen center within the district has compiled its own resource file to help people find what services and facilities are available to them locally. The local file also tells people where they can go to find services at the nearest location to their homes. Those with specific needs should contact the senior citizen centers in their local communities. People to contact in this area are: Ephraim, Glenn J. Nielson, Manti, Calvin Mickelson, 283-439- 835-560- On calling the local person who can give this information, Start With beautiful Invitations WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE . 0 Tri-Fo- . . ld O Temple O Paneled Folders 0 Reception Napkins 9 Thank You Notes 9 Wedding Books NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR A PICTURE ON YOUR INVITATIONS FAST SERVICE . . . QUALITY PRINTING . . . the person calling will be referred to the agency where help can be found. Most centers have developed their own resource files and have distributed them to senior citizens and others within their local area so that people may use them as directories to go directly to the agency providing a service rather than going to the senior citizen center. If anyone cannot get the local person with the information by FAIR PRICESI calling the local telephone number, they may in urgent situations call collect, for such information. 577-283- 4 Red tape is so the practice of ficial documents of that color in tury England. called for tying ofwith tape 17th cen- Messenger - Enterprise Printing Co. Phone 835-424- 1 |