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Show Nixon’s Record To Be 1970 Camp Dedicated to the Progress And Growth of Central Utah ~ Page J0—THE SUNDAY HERALD,Provo, Utah Sunday, April 12, 1970 ‘Progress Edition’ for 1970 Today's Herald ‘Progress Edition” is the latest in an annual series that dates back into the 1940s. It represents a substantial effort on the part of the staff to portray interesting aspects of the heartland of the state (mainly Utah, Juab and Wasatch Counties) to our readers. This includes our regular sub- seribers plus thousand of readers outside our area who receive the edition as a gift from friends here. The folks who evder extra copies sent to points across the United States and in foreign countries unofficially join us as partners in promoting and boosting Central Utah There are other cooperators, too the advertisers who make the special sections possible, the cities, county, clubs, and all who furnish information or assist in any way. Any complete portrayal of a region suchas ours is impossiblein a single newspaper issue. But in the By GEORGE J. MARDER WASHINGTON (UPI) — Re publicans and De:nocrats ere in agreement on the big national issue of the 1970 elections. It wil be President Nixon's record against that of the Democratic-controlled Con- Keyed To Standing Republican Natione' ChairMan Rogers C. B. Mortou frankly picns for GOP candidates to capitalize on that. He made clear that nationally directed campaign activities would be keyed to the gress. President's standing with the Even though this is not a voters. presidential election year, Nix- Democrats readily accept the on is deep in the political challenge. Actually, they have planning. The GOP put him no choice. there with ition of While in some previous Political literature emphasizing nonpresiden' idential election years, his rise in the popularity polls. parties out of power have been wary of aiming directly at the occupant of the White House, there is to be little holding back this time. Vice President Spiro T. will continue to be a convenient and regular target, wut Nixon will have to be the Major target. The Democrats cannot go after the record of Congress where they are in control. And while t.ere will be criticism of individual Republican lawmakers as obstructionists, the cherge of obstruction has not Bye LineByJensen OD Progress Edition we try to provide glimpses of as many assets and resources of our inland empire as possible This includes our industries, our been a very glamorous one to They take some comfort in wir elections. Not when the statistics showing that Lyndon party charging obstruction iias Johnson and Harry Truman had the majority of votes. even higher ratings in polls at Democratic Strategy the comparable time in their The Democratic strategy will administrations. be to pin on Nixon direct responsibilityfor inflation, high Republicans counter that Started interest rates and any economic Johnson and dowrturn that might develop frot m a higher level than Nixon who came out of the 1968 ister elections with a narrow margin, The Democrats are t The GOPstrategists argue that of the dangers of al a Nixon's gain is more important than simply where he stands in president whose rating risen in public opinion polls. the polls. aa If the Census scenery, recreationalfacilities, our 5 Wants To Know cities, our lakes and streams, our educational institutions, our clubs and organizations, and so many other things. Webelievethe edition reflects the For thelife of me, 1 don’t understand why people got so upset over someofthe questions asked onthe 1970 census. As a matter of fact, I wished they hadallowed meadditional space to qualify some of my answet Forinstance, one ef the questions asks, “Is there hot and cold piped waterin this building?” I swered yes but would haveliked to have said that we might ju: as well have cold water only because the wife of the head washesclothes two or three times a pride that most residents have in Central Utah. We invite you to read the various sections and to save them for future reference day andthe sons and daughter of the head use the rest for heaven only knows what — thus leaving the head of the household to thaw Goodbyeto a Balanced Budget? for himself. Theone question that seemedto raise so muchfuror was “Do you services, the nation would confront Arkansas Democrat who is chair- chaos and a crisis of catastrophic man of the House Ways and Means proportions. There are indications of growing Committee, next year’s budgetwill resistance to present rates of not be balanced. taxation, which President Nixon has Mills says that President Nixon’s projections assume revenue in- stated are as high as they should go. Treasury officials say that perhaps creases Congress won't vote and reductions in expenditures that as many as ten million taxpayers will fail to enclose checks with their won't be realized. Extension of the income tax returns, being willing to stand a surtax, either at the currentfive per penalty of half of one percent a centlevel or at the original ten per month for this kind of “credit.” This should tell the government cent rate when it was adopted as a “temporary” expedient, is being something besides the need for more suggested as a way out of the enforcementfunds. Thefactis that a great many people are having difdilemm”. Once again, the evidence supports ficulty meeting their obligations, the theory that temporary taxes despite withholding, and all those tend to become permanent. Action to whofuel inflation by demands for extend the surtax, however, at any evermounting federal outlays are level, will not be politically popular themselves victimsof the failure to controlit. and, since this is an election year, The easy way in the long run may Congress will approve it only reluctantly. The odds are thatit wil! prove unbearable. refuse, preferring an unbalanced, inflationary budget to reducing expenditures or losing votes. Inflation is, in fact, more So They Say politically palatable than deflation, especially in this era of powerful The Ladies Home Journalcreates and, in some cases, greedy labor organizations, who flex their frustrations which lead to muscles andobtain inflationary pay depression and aager because increases. When might makes right, women cannotlive up to what the magazine tells them they should. justice is betrayed. If the taxpayers used the —Sarah Pines, social worker, psychotherapist and member of the strongarm tactics of the postal Radical Feminists who sat in union, or the air traffic controllers, at the magazine’s New York Heor the railroad sheet metal workers, adquarters. or any numberof others in essential havea flush toilet?”I would haveliked to explained that we have two of them but for all intent and purposes, the head of the Takeit from Wilbur D. wills, the Herald Guest Column Secretary Uses Poetry To Describe Life at City Hall By MYRTLE K. HENRICHSEN Secretary to Provo City Commission You asked meto write something About “One Day at City Hall,” How canI speakofa single day ‘That's so special from them all? For every dayis different From the day that was before— One thought remains the same, “Everyone's welcome at our door!” Four fine men, nowat the helm Have but public interest at heart, Often arriving before the dawn, (ye This winter has been rather kind, Almost nil of thick, packed snow, Yet in my mem’ry real calamity Has caused our plowsto swiftly go. From dawn to dusk they weave, Oft-times on through: the night, Yet there's an urgentcalling: “Clear this snow! The road’s a sight!” It's not uncommonto hear the plea: “Please do something about these dogs!”” “Hurry with help, a cat’s in my chimney,” “The neighbor's lot's filthy with hogs!”* Oh, some days are a panic, The day’s proceduresto start. Butit’s good to still recall Somepleasant compensations That have been known to City Hall. Appointments are often scheduled From 7 a.m.'til late at night, Totry to solve each issue Oneday, as I iifted the receiver, Andbring the right to light. My heart so swells with gratitude eeting I've heard them pray, Toask for divine assistance To guide them through the day. Most everyvisitor has a problem, “The world rests on his shoulder’; Few aretimid and even afraid, While some are loud and bolder. Yet everyonehere at City Hall ‘Tries to feel worth of need, Rallying assistance to each cause With relevant action and speed. Some days are really “go getters” Whenrain in swift torrents falls, Thenit’s like a mad house, With anguishedcalls to City Hall: “Please, send help as soon as possible! There's flooding on ny basementfloor, The drains are clogged beyond the curb! Nowit's coming through the door!” Someonesetfire to the City Dump! Calls pour in with due alarm: “Can't you stop that smudge pot?” ‘Then how we'd wish for storm! A real gentleman washeard to say: “Just had to vuice heart-felt thanks For that realfine job today— “T had hardlyfinished calling, Whena truck was at my door With gravel and men to repair The hazard and old eyesore.” Another kind friend gave liberal thanks For a tree quite graciously removed, Forthe lovely flowers at City Parks, For menof action she so approved. A sweet soul with silver hair, To meheld out a quivering hand Holding two candy bars in gr.titude, He hopedI'd understand... How muchit meant to havehis bill Corrected as we hadtried; I put my arm about his shoulder, Andinwardly, how I cried— household, because of the unavailability of either one, considered th's house without a flush toilet. Oncof the answers to this question states, “Yes, b»t also used by another household.” I was tempted to answer yes on that question because I don’t know how manytimes I've walked in the bathroom and said, “Qh, excuse me! By the way, who are YOU? Moreoften than not,theytell me their name which doesn’t meana thing and I haveto assumethey’reherevisiting one of the kids. But a guy never knows. Also, I would have like to have written my answer regarding flush toilets. I’d have told them that ‘yes’ we have {lushtoilets but wished we had the outdoor privy instead — because nobodylingers in one of those outdoor jobs. Yes indeed, the governmentcould have iearned a iot more about. meif they had allowed meto write my answers like the following. QUESTION: Is this house on 1 placeof 10 acres or more,or is any part of this property used as a commercial establishment or medicaloffice? ANSWER: (In two parts) Yes,this house is on 10 acres or more whenI'm workingis: the yard. Answerto the secondpartis yes,this property is used as a medical office right after I get through ‘Trip Planner’ Will Make Travel More Meaningful It may be old, worn, and tattered, but the old saying: “It’s the little things that count” will have a special meaning to manytravelers wandering about Utah this Summer in search of off spot to Dinosaur National Today In sights and natural History neck togetit filled out by April 1 and I’mstill waiting for them to pick it up.Just like the Army —hurvyupand wait. The Almanac By United Press International ‘Todayis Sunday, April 12, the 102nd day of 1970 with 263 to follow. The’ moon is between its new phase andlast quarter. The morning star is Jupiter. The evening stars are Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Onthis dayin history: In 1861 the Civil War began when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter. In 1945 President Franklin D. Roosevelt died at Warm Springs, Ga. Three hours later Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as President. iora eee sites,"’ said Lee Jorgensen, is: Utah Travel Council, Council itol Hill, Salt Lake City, director of the Travel Council. Hall-Ca Ulsh atrea . “These tours completely turn : our information thrust around, attempting to get the traveler to stop in small communities and visit the hundreds of highly BERRY'S WORLD interesting museums, natural y points of interest, and similar sights,” he stated. For example, before entering eastern Utah’s community of Vernal, travelers can check their individualized itinerary and learn that there are three museums in town,that the Bank of Vernal,built more than half a century ago, was constructed entirely with bricks sent by mail from Salt Lake City. At that time, parcel post was muchless BARBS Early to bed andearlyto rise may not make a man either healthy or wealthy, but it most certainly will insure him a lot of dull evenings. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday—andisn't it awful? a ie © 1970 by NEA, wt If you puncha time elock, they'll take it out of your pay Anyway,I could have had ball with the census if they'd given mespacein which to answertheir questions. As it is, I broke my Monument, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Ashley National Forest, and wondel rs, many other places. ‘We're It’s the state’s “little things” hoping travelers will be pleased that will be listed on specially- enough by this information to prepared “trip planner” travel pause an extra day or so and itineraries being prepared for explore someof the areasoff the the first time this year by the beaten tourist track,” Mr. State’s Utah Travel Council. The Jorgensensaid. new program consists of inThe new Travel Council teresting bits of information service is not limited to out-ofabout each community a state travelers. Anyone traveler will encounter on this vacationing in the state to a vacation through the state. specified area can write for a In 1954 Dr, Robert OppenheiListed will be local museums, specialized guide. old buildings with interesting Mr. Jorgensen said Utah has mer,referred to as the “Father backgrounds, and nearby points so manyinteresting major at- of the Atomic Bomb,” was of interest not usuallyvisited by tractions that due credit hasn’t suspended by the U.S. Atomic travelers. been given many of the state’s Energy Commission as a The ‘‘trip-planners’’ aren’t less well-known—but no less possible security risk. written for everyone. In fact, interesting—sights. “We will In 1961 a Russian cosmonaut they'll be sent only to continue our regular becamethe first person to orbit prospectivetravelers requesting promotional activities, but we the earth and returnsafely. information on sights along a hope this new service will A thought for the day: given highway, from the point prompt tourists to stop a little American inventor Thomas they enter the state until they longer along the way.” leave it. “We're busy searching for Edison said, “Genius is one per “Most of the Travel Council’s information to use in the trip- cent inspiration and 99 per cent information has been geared in plan ners right now, ‘ he said, perspiration,” the past toward steering “but by the time the yearly travelers to the larger and better influx of travelers get’s going known attractions, such as national parks and recreation scenic “Oh Lord, help us always to remember The meauingful lesson of this day, No matter how small or large the quest, Letit be solved in such a way... Thatlife here in our valley Can be beautiful to one andall, And if we can help,or be of service, We're here to do it at City Hall.” expensive than commercial freight rates. Or, they can find out that Vernalis the iumping- working in the yard. Soothing aching muscles,blisters cuts, and abrasions. t “Got me a tricky revenooer, teday—tried to ask me a passelo' questions. Said he was from a census company.” Whenwefirst converted to this new process ofprinting (about 7 weeks ago) we considered runninga front page story announcing it and urgingsubscribers to see how much better the new Herald was compared to theold. However,we decided againstit lest something should go wrong and it cameout worse than the old. So we didn’t ask people to compare. The other day Jerry Myrup handed meanitem that ran in a Brazilian newspaper the day they converted to offset. I only wish myeditorial departmenthadthoughtofit first. Itsaid: “If today’s edition looks neater, nicer and better printed than before,it’s because it was printed on our new,fabulous, highspeed weboffset press. If today’s edition dozs not look neater, nicer and better printed than before, it’s because no one here kn ows how to run our new,fabulous, high-speed web offset press.” Course,asit turned out, we do have someone who knows how to ‘un our new,fabulous, high-speed offset press and they’re doing a dandy job with it. Have a nice day. Paul Harvey Is Nixon Right About Vietnam? If President Nixon is wrong about Vietnam, then what? our troops within this next year. Democrat Sen. George ‘The President's new budget is M¢Govern is more blunt. He Eorainlar otis 3nilicn = moaby predicted on the “hope” that the calls the President's plan a “political hoax’? which he, McGovern, says will leave midyear and the cost in 300,000 American troops in and Southeast Asia for the next 15 to American lives will be less less id more American 20 years, troops are brought homeuntil all McGovern says the United of our Sons are out of Vietnam States has spent40,000 American ‘soon? lives to support an unpopular Butif he’s wrong, then what? puppet regime in Saigon. He Senate Foreign Relations says if we get out and a strong Committee Chairman J. W. governmentreplaces the Thieu Fulbright agreed not to em- government — even if barrass the Administration and dominated by Communists — it possibly jeopardize peace would afford a better buffer prospects with a full-scale open between East and West, a more hearing on Vietnam policy. dependable barrier against Red However, the Committee has Chinese imperialism. been hearing from a series of Another Republican, New senators opposed to the Nixon York’s Sen. Jacob Javits, wants all U. S. combat troops withVietnamization policy. Mostof these witnesses think drawn this year. Rhode Island that a gradual takeover of the Democrat, Sen. Claiborne Pell, fighting by South Vietnamese co-sponsors that proposal, will take too long and cost too saying the present Saigon muc.:; that we should withdraw government is “corrupt, inept all Aierican forces this year and unrepresentative” and thus and let happen in Vietnam unworthy of our continuing whatever will. support, It cannot be argued that the There are no longer any vocal President is opposed only along Hawks in Congress. Demands party lines and just because this that we goall-outto win have not is an election year; the first been heard since the President's witness to challenge the White Vietnamization policy received House was Sen. Charles Goodell, such widespread public support. Republican, Ttis Sen. Goodell’s opinion that That public support could President Nixon’s gradual quickly be reversed, however, if phaseoutwill still leave 300,000 Vietnamization proves too Americans over there by this painfully slow. time next year, and that the The President, who has inhuman and material costs of dicated that our disengagement continuing that much in- is irreversible, will retain lar support for his policy volvementin Southeast Asia are only if he can show —and unacceptable, year. He Goodell wants the Congress to enough proof — force complete withdrawalof all expects to, ‘ |