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Show PAGE TWO SUGAR HOUSE, UTAH THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 1960 ' INDEPENDENT does not have leadership traits ot character is a problem confronting many families. The problem is not insurmountable with the application of personology, one of the behavorial sciences . Both husband and wife can be enlightened as to the roles they should play in such a s ituation so that ' .a happy marriage results. A Work-a-Da- y Pattern of Living 11 MARRIAGE 50-5- 0? by Arthur Richardson Those who go into marriage thinking it is a fifty-fift- y proposition are due for a sad awakening. It's too bad, but it's true. In the first place marriage was never intended 10 be a fifty fifty partnership. Here in our society it so happens that the male is the head of the family. It just stands to reason, however, that there must be a head to any organization or partnership. Things are not always smooth sailing. When a question arises over which there is a great difference of opinion and there can be no agreement then someone must make a decision and the other abide by it. There are not two captains to a vessel. There are not two heads to a fire department. There are not two heads to a police department. There are not two heads to great church organizations. What would happen aboard ship if there were two captains and one wanted to go east and the other West? The result would be a stand-still. What would happen if there were two heads to a fire department and each wanted to fight a fire his own way? What would happen if there were two heads to a police department with different and definite opinions as to how to fight crime? What would happen if there were two heads to a great church and each saw doctrine and its application differently? And so in marriage--ther- e are situations arising all the time when-ther-must be leadership. The husband should take that lead. But what to do when he definitely Gold and the Dollar By Merle Riche Business forecasts forthel960's are glowing. They could very well all be true. It micht be well, however, to take a good sharp look at the dollar and its value. Let's begin with the 1939 dollar. Ten cents was lost in its value if : y . - I prior to 1942. Thirteen and one-ha- lf cents was lost during World War II. Between the close of the war and 1950 the dollar dropped another eighteen cents-Betwee- n June of 1950 and July of 1953 another six and one half cents was dropped. Two cents was lost since the Korean war. There is not much consolation to know that in the last few years there has been but a two cent drop in the dollar because a two cent drop on a fifty cent dollar is twice as much as a two cent drop on a 100 cent dollar. "A bond bought ten years ago for $1, 000 is repaid in dollars which have shrunk from the purchasing price of $750. to $600. in the redemption, including the interest which does not begin to cover the loss in purchasing power of the dollar." If the Treasury department sells bonds with an interest of 4 per cent but the dollar drops in value at the rate of 3 per cent the effective interest rate is only one per cent. Take note that as of May 27 of this year we had $20,188 million in gold reserves. Since that time it has fallen below $20 billion. We have 46 billion of Federal Reserve notes and deposits outstanding against which we are required to have $11.5 billion in gold to back them up. Right now there are 18,236 million dollars in immediately redeemable foreign obligations against our gold. It i a matter of simple arithmetic to know, then, that we are actually backing $46 billion in currency with less than $2 billion in Gold and this is contrary to all law and common sense. Furthermore, no American can have gold but foreigners can draw on our gold supply and do. Also, the government prohibits the mining of gold from which we could re-plenish our stock, for who ' will mine gold and get only $35. an : ounce for it, which is the 1934 price, when the cost of mining it has gone up several hundred per cent. At the beginning of this session' of Congress is the time to let your representatives know how you feel. Write now. The little boy approached Santa in the department store with a long list of requests. He wanted a bicycle, a sled, a chemistry set, a cowboy suit, a set of trains, a baseball glove and roller skates. "That's a pretty long list, " Santa said sternly. "I'll have to check in my book and see if you were a good boy." 4 No, no," the youngster said quickly. "Never mind checking, I'll just, take the roller skates." A New Day is Dawning A new day could be dawning for Salt Lake City. J. Bracken Lee and J. K". Piercey, as the new mayor and commissioner, are bound to create a new atmosphere around city hall. There will be a change in the relationship between the City Commission and the citizens. J. Bracken Lee has the reputation and the definite ability to lower the cost of city services and at the same time increase the efficiency. The sincerity and honesty of his intent could never be questioned. There are groups however that would like to see him fail and will not only refuse him cooperation but will create as many obstacles as possible to his plans. These people are placing their own selfish interests above the best interests of the city. J K. Piercey' s integrity could never be doubted and he has the distinct asset of having gained his position after having "come up through the ranks". With years of experience behind him on the Fire Department he is fully aware of the problems facing a city. He is cognizant of the needs of the employees. He has learned through many budget sessions, of the past, what is essential and what is window dressing. Things wont be the same. Legate After DecemBer 247 I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by Victory Cleaners. 3200 Highland Drive. Naomi Synkoviak Why Hurrahs for a Balanced Budget? For some years the spendthrifts in Washington have hoodwinked the public into believing that a balanced budget meant a strong government financially. When it takes over 80 billion dollars to balance a budget it is not a situation that should bring any feeling of relief or security to the taxpaying public. Members of Congress and the Executive branch of the government, rather than being proud of an 81 billion dollar balanced budget, should be not only alarmed but digusted with themselves that such a situation could exist. This being an election year it is opportune for members of Congress to become statesmen with a courageous recognition of the responsi-bilities they have to the citizens. The public is tired of the lip service to economy, by Congressmen, and then have them turn right around and spend money as though it was going to be outlawed tomorrow. The give away abroad and at home for the "free" ride to the pork barrel must be stopped for our own preservation. Do any of you men in Congress have the nerve or plain American "guts" to do what you know is an economic necessity rather than a political maneuver? Do you have the courage to regain control of our government's agencies, bureaus, armed forces and other branches in order to stop their stupid spendthrift ways? Do you? South East Independent The South East independent is entered as Second Class Matter, March' 1. 1346, in Salt Lake City Post Office under the act ofMarch 3, 1879. It Is published each Thurs-4a- y morning. Tom Notestine Owner .and Publisher Katherine R Notestine Managing Editor HU 5-8- Subscription rates are $3.00 per year or ten cents for the single copy. 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Utah State expenditures increased 28 between 1958 and 1959. 61 of Utah's tax burden is the result of Federal taxation. Above facts taken from the Utah Foundation's Research Report. (Cont. from page one)) of the tract will he various larger pieces of telephone apparatus. They will include several 200-fo- ot lengths of cable connected to an electrical power source and laid in undulat-ing lines to see how they will react to burial at different depths. The test plots are representative of two general types cf soil con ditions found throughout much of the U. S. ; between them are many variations. The soil at Roswell is quite alkaline and generally typical of soils in the drier areas of the west. Bainbridge has acid soil and isin a region ofhigh rainfall. The Laboratories is ' planting'' these "crops" as part of its con-tinuing search for outside telephone plant materials that will give long and faithful service in soil con-ditions ranging over the wide ex-tremes found throughout the country. Data obtained through the burial tests will help Labs scientists evaluate the lasting qualities of various materials that may be used in underground lines. Severe wind and ice storms which have caused extensive damage to telephone lines during the last few years points up the need for out-side telephone lines that are more storm-pro- of according to Mr. Rich-mond. There has also been a sharp rise in the burial of telephone facilities in the last two years in subdivision areas where efforts have been made to eliminate pole lines. This trend is expected to continue. Mountain States Telephone Company people will oversee the maintenance of the tract after the burial work is completed Mr. Rich-mond said. You can't escape the responsibility I of tomorrow by evading it today. |