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Show San fetan ecwiet - NATIONAL Mexican Hat, Utah EDITORIAL June MR. AND MRS. GEORGE E. JONES, Owners and Publishers BOB McCASLIN, NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR CORRESPONDENTS Monticello Norman Lundell Blanding News Jeanne Johnson Blanding Out East Helen Redshaw Bluff Mrs. Eugene Foushee Montezuma Creek Mrs. Pat Davis Mexican Hat Donna Brown Entered In the Postoffice at Monticello, Utah as Second Class matter, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published every Thursday at Monticello, Utah $3 a year SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In San Juan County $4 a year Outside San Juan County Box 428, Monticello, Utah Phone Mrs. Harold Cole 587-227- 7 The Fourth of July... The Fourth of July! Independence! Such might have been the joy of the colonists as they threw off the cloak of oppression and declared themselves free men. After 188 years this should again be the thought on Independence Day, 1964. Americans in this era are again faced with threats from forces that desire to destroy our freedom and once again exert dictatorial force. Most often these thoughts are extended to aggressors from outside the confines of our country but more deadly threats to freedom lie right within our own governmental and community social systems. Rising bureaucracy, oppressive taxation, excessive and unnecessary legislation, infringement on individual freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, federal meddling in states rights, welfarism for everybody, government-owne- d businesses in competition with private enterprise, billions for foreign aid while our own people live in squalor, news management by the government, conflicts of interest by high government officials all these and many, many more, are reasons for each and every American to take stock of the situation once again and reaffirm his belief in what the Declaration of Independence actually meant. A complacent, satisfied American, content to sit on his undercarriage and not make waves, is the most dangerous single element in what remains of our Democratic society today. Communism, true, is a known threat but even this form of dictatorial power cannot now, and never will, take over a fret? people who are determined and have the fortitude of self-styl- Letter To The Editor ed 27. 1964 San Juan County Board of Commissioners Mr. Chairman: At a meeting held June 26, 1964 the Mexican Hat Chamber of Commerce, after much discussion of the urgent need of the completion of the oiling of U261 for the benefit of uranium ore hauling, and knowing the vitalness of uranium to the survival of the A-Minerals mill at Mexican Hat, and the survival of Mexican Hat itself, voted to endorse the request of the board of County Commissioners to transfer funds programmed for U261 to Montezuma Creek and Aneth. However, the chamber also voted to ask that U261 be given Number One priority for completion from any new funds available for road construction in San Juan Countv! The precent V.C.A. Mill at Monument No. 2 is presently being enlarged. For the past 20 years this mine and mill have been in operation and millions in payroll dollars have been spent in San Juan County. It is estimated by an official of this company that 90 per cent of the employees of this mine and mill buy their vehicle license plates in San Juan County. San To our recollection Juan County has never done anything to improve or maintain the road from the V.C.A. mine and mill to Mexican Hat. We therefore request the County Commissioners to give serious consideration to the improving of this road, at least to the extent these V.C.A. employees can drive to the nearest grocery store to obtain their necessities of life without arriving there with broken springs and blown out tires. Sincerely Mexican Hat Chamber of Commerce By M. J. Ferree, President cc:San Juan Record Monticello, Utah Z Bluff, Utah June 27, 1964 Mr. Gaylord Staveley Mexican Hat, Utah Dear Gay: Agreed agreed agreed! Planning is the key to the future! (Nobody can disagree with that!) But meanwhile, back on the Bluff-soutroad, and has there been any support for it? Chambers of Commerce of our founding fathers. both Blanding and Monticello, It is not always necessary for the majority to ag- as well as the Bluff Chamber, the route, recoree with a cause before it becomes reality. This same have endorsed gnizing it as an important north-soutcause may take over under circumstances whereby the link. In a frontpage article in the San Juan majority disagrees but are too complacent and allow it Record of March 29, 1962, ento do so. So it follows that you do not have to disagree titled, Bluff South road, additional supto agree. Just dont make waves and the still waters bridge angiven account is given of port, will inundate you. a letter received by the San County Commission from In 1776, Americans were proud of their country, Juan J. Q. Adair, Utah State Deproud of their flag and with blood assureji they partment ofToHighwaysthe District article quote would be free. Even today, there are Americans dying Engineer. in part: Mr. Adair recommenon battlefields in remote comers of the world but, as ded that the commission prea statement recommenda whole, the only blood the modern day citizen sees is pare ing the Bluff road to Senator Bennett rather than the San when he goes to sleep whittling and cuts a finger. h Everybody talks about the weather but no one does anything. Everybody also likes to talk about freedom and threats thereto. Very few do anything about-ieither. Firecrackers may have been dangerous on the Fourth but at least they made noise. Juan river bridge (Montezuma Creek) to line section. Subsequently, Senator Bennett wrote an to the bill including the Bluff to Mexican Utah-Arizon- t a Water route. Unfortunately, this bill sponsored by Senators Goldwater and Bennett has had no chance under Mr. department. The San Juan Record has also supported the route. A couple of years ago Jim Cannon provided me with the opportunity to preroad plan sent the Bluff-soutto Governor Clyde and his Administrative Assistant, the Laupresent Representative rence Burton. All were impressed with the potential the route showed. But the planning or actual construction of the route has always faltered for lack of dynamic county leadership. All roadbuilding agencies, and there are many in this reservation country next to three other states, expect our elected county officials to have a county road plan and to work agressively to see that the ROBERTS ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE - roads are built. Without this active county leadership San Juan will continue to be overlooked by all its neighbors. I cannot expect the county to build this road alone, but it would be proper for the county to help build the road and absolutely mandatory that the county provide leadership in the project. Sincerely, s Eugene D. Foushee P,S. I still say Colorado is building roads while we are arguing! Rain, however slight, did fall in areas of the county this week but croplands are still extremely dry. A long, dry winter coupled with a dry spring is causing considerable concern in farming circles and the absence of water is quite evident in ponds around the countryside. facturers, should too, label their products as deadly since more people are killed in traffic accidents than of smoking-cause- On Saturday, May 9th, while to 35,000 per day. Can-yonee- heart-warmin- g He was a tall, slender man of very few words but much help. The doctor at the hospital had just gone home but came back (on Saturday night) to examine and treat two of us. He was most gracious and y efficient as was the technician who also came from home. We stayed overnight at the Navajo Trail Motel whose manager, Mr. Howard Rogers, stayed up extra late so we could phone people about our predicament and then got up extra early so we could phone and make plans to leave. Finally, he interrupted his Sunday afternoon (Mothers Day at that) to drive us to Cortez, Colorado where we rented a car and finished our trip. I wish it was possible to thank all of these fine people (Im sure I probably left some out) personally but this isnt possible. If you could have this letter published in the local paper I would be most appreciative. Also I wanted you and your fellow citizens to know just how kind and decent some of your people are. Such qualities deserve some formal recognition, Because of the very fine people who were so kind and helpful when we were in trouble, we all have a soft spot for Monticello. Very truly yours, Ph.D. sHarry L. Saslow, Assistant Professor of Psychology Department of Behavioral Sciences HLS:ss The Freeway Planning Commission announces that construction will begin immediately on an underpass and interchange right where your house is sitting. Wishing to avoid imposition to you, the Commission voted to move your house to Alberta, Canada, to avoid placing an off ramp through your bathroom. The Another proclaimed park commission wishes to announce that your backyard has been selected for a game preserve and that the first shipment of 500 buffalo will arrive at your home on Tuesday at 3:45 a.m. Sounds ridiculous but the ways of bureaucracy should never be taken lightly. It just might happen. 242-998- d Grand Junction Nights 807 N. 1st cancer. EASTLAND NEWS 0 464-998- 4 242-608- 9 Grand Junction By Helen Redshaw Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Butt, and Beverly left a From the New York Worlds Stephen ago for Ohio where they Fair comes word from Elder week to bring him will meet New Mexico Highlands David E. White, son of Mr. home afterLarry two years in the of La White Mrs. and George University mission field. also exSal, that he was among a pect to visit theThey Las Vegas Worlds Fair. of guides group missionary Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fincher June 4, 1964 who recently conducted the are the parents of a new son The Mayor visitor through born June 21. Monticello, the Mormon Pavilion at the Jim Barry and Carrol JohnUtah fair. Visitors at the pavilion son from Eastland are workDear Sir: have been running from 14,000 ing out of the BLM office this returning from a professional From Lake Powell comes meeting with three students, my car was struck by a young the word that water is steadiman driving a car stolen just ly backing up and facilities at over the border. Hite can now be used. Gay Fortunately, none of us was Staveley, operator of the concession at Hite, seriously hurt but we were all quite shaken up and upset. said this week that water is Our treatment at the hands now on the launch ramp there of a number of your citizens and boats can launch. His was most and concession will be open for greatly appreciated. I wish I business July 1 with the excould remember all of them by pected formal opening the weekend of July 11. Roads in name. The state trooper who in- the area are scheduled for the blade treatment bevestigated was most efficient, water andnext week. Work on and courteous. ginning professional, His name was Lacey I believe. relocation of the Hite ferry to The two students in the front a spot farther up the lake is seat were taken to the San also reported in progress. Juan County Hospital by one of your local policemen. He Gagsters, pondering what took the other student and me might happen if the White to the hospital to see how House binge for Area Redeour buddies were getting velopment gets carried away, then returned us all to have come up with some cards a motel and took me to get with the following words of our bags from the wreckage. humorous wisdom: One says We: Repair Rewind Rebuild Domestic & Industrial Motors New and Used Motors Light Plant & Welder Repair Rent it with a Classified Ad summer. Bob Barry took his aunt, Ella Shupe and cousin Bob Shupe to Moab Sunday. The Merz family reunion was held at the park in North Blanding Sunday. The Jaime Crowleys recently returned from a vacation trip to Texas where they visited numerous relatives and friends. A fireside chat sponsored by the branch presidency was held at the Rex Johnsons home Sunday evening. Helen Redshaw is the new registration agent for District Ucolo No. 6. Registrations will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, Aug. 18 and Aug. 22. This is for the communities known as Horse-heaBoulder, East and West Summit and Ucola. Relatives and friends here for the Arile Johnson funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Keele, Mrs. Edna Keele and Connie, Elaine Anderson, Salt Lake; Kay Johnson, Ogden; Barbara Gage, Orem; Mr. and Mrs. Welborn Keele, Dragerton; Mr. and Mrs. Clement Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnson, all from Manti. Others were Mr. and Mrs. Merv Johnson, Dewey Jenson and family, Mrs. Lewell Jenson. from Emory. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Neilson and family and Mrs. Lois Neilson from Smithfield, Utah were overnight guests of the Oscar Semadenis and attended the funeral for Arile Johnson. Ginger Dalton from Monticello is a house guest of Diane Johnson. BIG 24" BABBEQUE GRILL REQ. $9.98 766 Seamiest tubular folding legs. Cranlt operated, chrome plated grid with handles, 5 wheels. 3-P- SET BAR-B-- Q c. $4.57 REG. 3 77 DISCOUNT PRICED Stainless; natural wood handles with leather thongs. Hollow ground slicer, fork and turner. GYM SWING FLASHING LANTERN with RED BLINKER SET RENEWAL with METAL SEAT BEG, $341 The San Juan Record Monticello, Utah Thursdav, July 2, 1964 The Fourth of July, the truly Page Two American holiday, reminds us once again that freedom, even in this day and age of excessive governmental power and NU VUE DRIVE-I- N restriction, was the cause on which this great nation was Monticello, Utah founded. Most everyone thinks of the Fourth as the day the Declaration of Independence Thurs., Frl. & Sat. was signed but actually it was Walt Disneys on this date that its drafting THE SWORD IN THE STONE was authorized and it was not signed until August. ' Mon., Tues. & Wed. Beginning in January of KINGS OF THE SUN 1965, smokers will find new Y. Brynner G. Chakiris labels on all cigarette containers and advertising. 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