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Show 0un-Ahunra- tP onk covmaoc, onk cost laauco Evcav Thursday By Tmb CARBON COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered at the post office at Price, Utah, as second class matter under act of March 3, 1879. Subscription rate $2.50 yearly hi Utah; $3.00 yearly outside state. VAL H. COWLES, HAL G. MacKNIGHT, Publishers ONH NCWaPAran, MEMUIL UTA1STAJE ASSOCIATION- - VANATICNAI IWTC ION friendly to the Eastern Utah educational institution of higher learning. This is not to say definitely that such is the case. However, there appears to be sufficient grounds upon which to base such a prospect and all that appears to make it necessary i3 factual occurance. It took a long time to create conditions which brought the junior college to this area, it was an uphill fight and one which required the combined resources of the entire community. Such a school is definitely a necessity in this area, definitely a greater necessity in the future than it has been in the past and its retention should be guarded accordingly. As the center of an industry which promises much of advantage through area prospective development in the post-wfor both state and nation, this community is the logical location of a school of higher learning which may be developed along scientific investigating lines as well as serving as a strictly academic educational institution. Coal promises to be one of the major products of expansion in the peace time era, it has possibilities of variety in production that cannot be passed by without serious consideration. Much of that variety quality remains to be developed to a stage which means practical production and that is where an educational institution is of value, serving as a base of research operations. Even as a strict academic institution the school is needed and should be retained. It is a valuable influence in the states educational system, one the size of which should be increased rather than any thought being given to steps which would disturb its ability. That increase can hardly be expected previous to the arrival of peace but it is of such definite necessity that it should be given a prominent place in the ar WORTHY OF SERIOUS THOUGHT With American youth giving their all for assurance of retaining for the people of this nation their rights as citizens of a democracy, those eligible to participate in its governmental affairs through voting should more than ever determine to carry on that participation. It is estimated that 62.4 per cent of the potential vote in the nation was cast at the 1940 election, certainly not a figure at which may be pointed a finger of praise. Ballots cast in the 1940 election totaled 49,815,312, or 62.4 per cent of the potential total. If, therefore, there were no abnormal factors to affect the volume of voting this year and the ratio of election participation to potential voters were the same as in 1940, the number to go to the polls in November would reach the total of 55,327,930. That would mean that more than thirty three million persons qualified to vote will not go to the polls in the most momentous elec tion this country has held since 1864. Making due allowances for those in our armed forces who, for one reason or another, will not or cannot vote and a certain number of ill and incapacitated persons and those who travel, it would still leave us, let us say, 25 to 26 million electors who, apparently, will not take sufficient interest in the issues before all Americans today to go around the corner (in many instances) and go through the simple operation of registering their opinion on matters currently and ultimately of the greatest importance to themselves, their families and their descendants. In a word, it is estimated by the census bureau that about one out of every three qualified persons did not vote in 1940 and will not vote in 1944. This 4s not only humiliating while our men are fighting and dying for fundamental democratic processes but it is a disgrace. Although the census bureau says that there has been a tendency for an increasing proportion of the population to exercise the right of suffrage, the fact remain that the pivot of our rights and freedom is neglected by 37.6 per cent of the total population. From time immemorial the ballot has been regarded as the sane and peaceful way of settling domestic problems and avoiding revolution. This fundamental truth prevails even among the councils of barbarous tribes hud-le- d around a fire. What will America, the greatest advocate of total democracy of all time, say to the rest of the world when the finger of totalitarian dictators is pointed at us and they say : In many of your states not even half of your voting population goes to the polls ? Americans have a unique country with the greatest political institutions in the world. The core of those institutions is your right to vote for whomsoever you choose without molestation or restraint. To throw' away that privilege is national suicide. Let us all begin now to reeducate ourselves up to the level of our constitutional rights and privileges. Vote! Vote! Dont be a democracy slacker! SHOULD CAUSE THOUGHT Realization of the seriousness of the war is becoming more striking as reports steadily on a gaining basis come into home communities telling of the loss of youths on land, water and air battlefields, register more thoroughly with all that every part of the nation has a very definite interest in the conflict. And the mounting toll which is being reflected through home communities stamps more thoroughly in the mind of all the realization that we are passing through a period of sacrifice which should impress all with the importance that our future operations should be so guided that it will not happen again. The United States will play an important part in the reconstruction of the world, a major part in the governmental setups throughout the world. This nation will necessarily play an important roll in that respect regardless of whether it chooses to do so or not. Because of this it is important that pp-pl- e give thorough thought to the selection of those who will serve in public positions, be sure that they have proper ideas to meet the challenge of this changing world so that our part in this change will be one of justice and foresight in order that there will be no repetition of war. Certainly the enlightenment of this world can eliminate warfare, the necessary step being the application of that STOCK Council Meeting Monday HOLDERS MEETING OF THE of the Price city counMembers FARMERS MILL AND ELEhold their first regular July cil will VATOR COMPANY. meeting at the municipal hall next 7:30 Notice is hereby given that a Monday evening, starting at stockhoki-er- s oclock. of the meeting special of the Farmers Mill and Elevator Company, a corporation of Artgum at The the State of Utah with its principal Utah, place of business at Price,of Jenwill be held at the offices sen and Frandsen, Attorneys at Law, Price, Utah, on Saturday, August 5, 1944, at the hour of two oclock p. m., for the purpose of Notice is hereby given, that sealelecting a board of directors to ed bids will be received by the City serve said corporation until their Recorder, of Price Municipal Corsuccessors are duly chosen and poration of Price, Utah, up and qualified and for the further pur- until noon of the 31st Day of July, pose of voting upon the proposition A. D. 1944, for the furnishing of all of dissolving said corporation and material and making improvements it: disposing of its assets. Dated this 28th day of June, of approxiConstruction 1944. mately 4000 feet of Standard J. D. Critchlow, Director Curb and Gutter, and Standand Vice President ard Driveways. G. N. Nelson, Director and Bid Curb and Gutter by the Treasurer foot, and Driveways per Unit. George E. Ockey, Director Instructions to bidders, together and Secretary. with plans, Drofiles and specifica1944 First published June 29, tions and forms for bids and bond Last published August 3, 1944 may be obtained at the office of the City Recorder of Price Municipal Corporation Price, Utah, at any time during office hours, $5.00 deposit required. The right is reserved to reject Notice is hereby given by the any or all bids, and waive defects. By Order of the City Council of City Council, of Price a Municipal Corporation of the State of Utah, Price, Utah, this 26th day of June, of the intention of the said Council A. D., 1944. to make the following improvePRICE MUNICIPAL CORments it: PORATION, by CURB AND GUTTER: To construct Standard Curb and Gutter on North Side and South Side of City Recorder. Second North Street from First Date of first pub., June 29, 1944 West to Third East Street and on Date of last pub., July 13, 1944 the North Side of First North Street from First East to Second NOTICE OF SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS to-w- NOTICE OF INTENTION to-w- Ben Ward, East Street. The total cost of said improvements are estimated at $6,907.00 states planning. plus 10 per cent for engineering and advertising; Price Citys portion is $260.00, and the abutters TW O ELECTION LESSONS portion is $6,647.00. The estimated cost per abutting front foot are; $1.70 per foot, for Standard Curb Value and benefits of the runoff primary and Gutter, and for all Standard Ten per election system as it functions in Utah was Driveways $40.00 each. advertiscent for engineering and rein elections clearly demonstrated primary ing will be added to the above unit cently held in two states in which there was price estimates. The abutters portion of said cost considerable interest, one bearing on the Reexpense and Price Citys porpublican nomination for United States sen- and tion of the said improvements will ator and the other on the Democratic nomina- be paid by special local assesstion for a similar post. ments on all lots, parcels and piecof land abutting upon and withIn North Dakota Senator Nye, an isola- es in the said proposed improvement tionist mouthpiece whose operations had con- district and on the above streets tinued to be a pain in the neck to the nation mentioned to be improved. The following Blocks and Addiin general and his state in particular, finally tions are hereby affected by the three-way said apparentlty won the nomination in a Blocks 2, 3, contest. There were three major candi- 4, 5, improvements: 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Local Sur- dates and their final total voters were within five thousand of each other, Nye securing far short of a majority of the votes cast by the Republican voters of his state. In Idaho recently the successful Democratic candidate for the senate won a similar contest in a three-wa- y battle. Those election results undoubtedly left much dissatisfaction among the voters of the parties concerned, lack of a runoff made it possible for a nominee to win despite the fact that he was far short of an actual majority close-marg- in of his partys vote. Elections in a democracy are held for the purpose of gaining the expression of the majority of citizens in that particular country in order that the desires of the greater number may prevail. That is the function of an election in a democracy and its failure to serve in that respect defeats the vey. All protests against carrying out of the said intentions, or any objections to the said improvements must be presented in writing setting forth accurately the lot, Block or parcel of land by proper description, and giving lot or Block number, or by Metes and Bounds as the case may be, and the exact number of feet owned by the objector, in lineal front feet, andi must be filed with the City Recorder on or before the 31st Day of July, A. D. 1944, at 5:00 P. M. of said day. The City Council will meet on the 31st day of July, 1944, at 7:30 P. M. to consider all such protests and objections to said improvements as may have been made. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL of Price, Utah, this 26th day of June, A. D. 1944. PRICE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, by purpose of lections. Had the runoff system been operative in Ben Ward, North Dakota and Idaho it would have given City Recorder. the voters of the Republican and Democratic Date of first pub., June 29, 1944 parties, respectively, an opportunity to make Date of last pub., July J3, 1944 a senate candidate selection by actual majority. That would have provided candidate naming in keeping with the actual desires of the voters and at the same time provided the parties with their strongest nominees for the final election, a condition which tends toward stronger and better representative government with its resulting beneficial returns to society. Here are practical illustrations of the value of Utahs runoff election, all moanings and wailings of political bosses and wardheel-er- s to the contrary notwithstanding. Keep that in mind the next time one of the antiprimary election promoters makes an attack on our candidate selection setup in this state, one of the finest arrangements of democracy development operative anywhere. World's Champion Coming In action here is Dick Griffith, five times worlds champion trick rider, who is scheduled to appear each day with his horse at the annual Robbers Roost Roundup in Price, July 28, 29 and 30. imimimimutNHmimNHUimHHiitumtMtMWWHHMMUMiHUuiumimiHmtiiimmiuiiaiimiMtMMmtHMmmmuHmiiHimittH Ual H. BEFORE YOU BUY OR Cowles REFINANCE Find Out How Candidate For The Much Money We Can Save You DEMOCRATIC O Nomination For State Senator INVESTIGATE the First Federal Plan A Political Progressive in Thought and ACTION! Dtirat JFriirral jJauinga $t Strait and Editor of The . . . Served Member of the House of Representatives in ABsartattxm 1939 and 1943 Sessions! O 58 West Main Street PRICE UTAH Have a Coke Sun-Advoca- te (Poetical Advertising Paid for by Val H. Cowles) OmnhiHiHimmmHmiwHwwmtHimuiHHiimHMWHHwmMimmMiimiiiHwmtmwHmHtMimiiiHwiWMimiwmmuMmi How are things goin? RETAIN THE INCOME TAX The current demand and very proper it is for the reduction of taxes. And the situation has been taken advantage of for the starting of an organized campaign for repeal of the state income tax. That is an improper step, the income tax is the fairest method of levying. It taxes in accordance with ability to pay, he who receives the greatest benefit pays accordingly. That is the American way. Of course, the income tax has been abused in some measure, abused to a point where this practice has created a spirit of opposition to income tax where that spirit shouldnt exist. That abuse has been by getting into the too low brackets. The important step is not to abolish the income tax, it is to keep it framed within an outline that makes it a construcis tive tax. If there is to be state tax relief and certainly such a step should be taken as long as it is consistent with practical purposes let that relief be accorded where it will extend enlightenment. benefit which will mean advantage to the state as well as its citizens. And the finest HAS STATEWIDE VALUE step in that direction would be tax relief for small home owners, a program which would Disturbing indications point to the possi- be of general benefit in the way of cutting bility of Carbon junior college being brought costs and at the same time promote home to the mark of being a political target in the ownership, a move which assures foundation not too distant future, according tp those of a healthy society. . . or being fi Theres an Americ the cheery invitati round the world. Coca-Col- a stands home-w- a friendly and ready in the r. aOTUEL COCA - COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Coca-Col- a Coke name popular Its natural for t... ji.. akhreyia as |