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Show THE LEADER. Thursday. July 7. 1955 Tremonion. Utah Traffic Death Toll Threatens State Record The apparent failure of motorists in Utah to heed the advice to "Slow Down and Live" the disduring the past month has created e high tinct possibility that a new fatality figure may be set this year, according to Utah Safety Council spokesmen today. Utah scored three traffic fatalities holiday week end during the three-da- y under the predicted number which was of deaths expected in the state. The June record of 22 deaths represents a 100 per cent increase for the same month last year, and the total of 93 killed since January 1st represents a 15 per cent increase over the first six months of 1954. According to the safety council, if this trend continues to the end of the year, a total of 250 deaths from traffic accidents may be exrecpected. This would exceed the ord high of 248, set in 1952. accidents are again the "Multiple-fatacause of the rising toll, and this tragically points to the complete failure of some motorists to assume the kind of responsibility with which all motorists are charged," all-tim- all-tim- e L lOomnG ADEAD .MAMMM Well-Roimde- d Education Needed In this age of science and technology the education profession of America, and the American citizenry, must not lose sight of the need for "thinkers" as well as "doers." This g was the essence of a and stimulating Commencement address at Harding College by Dr. Samuel Miller Brownell, United States Commissioner , of Education. Since his words were directed not only to the Harding graduating class, student body and faculty, but to the nation as a whole, I wish to pass them along to this column's widespread audience. "The effectiveness of education would seem," said Dr. Brownell, "to depend in a large measure on how well it fulfills to its basic responsibilities strengthen good citizenship, to keep alive and to transmit the best of mankind's cultural heritage, to provide some understanding of the scientific bases of modern life, and to teach the student how to think as well as pursue the quest for the good life the end product of all education. All schools and colwhatever their origin, leges or however supported share in the obligation to help meet our national needs in the ways that fit them best." A Danger Speaking particularly of specialization in education, Dr. Brownell asked: "Where, in this intense effort to master a special field, is there going to be a place for thinking, for philosophy, for reflection? How are we going to preserve our perspective How are we going to find men and women who can see what they do in relation to what others do: who can form balanced judgements; who are capable of cutting through to ttie heart of the matter; who can find the thought-provokin- time-consumi- stated G. Ernest Bourne, Utah coordinator for the "Slow Down and Live" summer safety campaign. fatal traffic The council's tabulation of accidents for the first six months reveals that collisions are by far the most common types of fatal accidents, but that since the advent of summer weather, types are increasing. With but very few exceptions, all of the 73 accidents, in which the 93 persons have been killed to date have involved the driver failures and violations singled out in the "Slow Down and Live" campaign. These are: Excessive Speed. Speed too fast for conditions. Following too closely Failure to yield Improper passing. With the use of radar speed detecting units expected early in July by the Utah Highway Patrol, there is hope that some of the current excessive speeding can be eliminated and many lives saved. A special radar demonstration car will make a tour of the state in August. running-off-the-roa- right-of-wa- simple truth and recognize it as such? "There is grave danger that we will, as a Nation, lose our way in a labyrinth of formulas, figures, and facts, that we will bog down in a sea of technical problems. I say this because it seems to me that almost every major technical advance creates a philosophical problem. Beyond Technology "To illustrate: The technical solution to the atomic bomb poses the awesome problem of what to do with it. We cannot ask the scientist to dispose of his Frankenstein anymore than we can ask the printer to solve the comic book menace that rolls forth from his million r dollar, presses. The technician-specialisI repeat, is limited in his usefulness, and he is creating problems he cannot solve . . . It is quite evident, I believe, that we need scholarship, not just specialization. "I do not want to say anything which is disparaging to scientists. We need them if we are to make progress. We need many more than we are preparing. The survival of all that we cherish may well depend on our preparing more and better scientists." The Need Stated "What we need, If our contemporary society is to survive," said Dr. Brownell, "is the young man or woman who is technically proficient, but who is also capable of reflective thought, of understanding; who is capable of love, and of courage. The students here, and the graduates, and tens of thousands of young men and women like them can bring about a new scholarship part fact, part thought; part reflection, part action. . "Looking ahead it seems to me that this country has a right to expect that every institution of higher education will bend its efforts to be increasingly effective as a preserver and transmitter of learning and as an extender of the boundaries of knowledge and scholarship. In this effort, Harding College will, I am confident, share fruitfully. As it does so, in concert with its sister colleges and universities across the land, it will prove again that the United high-spee- d, four-colot, :est Bargain d y. ELW OOD By Mrs. Darwin Anderson Primary Boys Graduate Richard Miller and Theral Gardner were graduated from Primary Sunday evening. The boys gave short talks and were presented certificates by Bishop Erickson. Earl Peterson has been the boys leader in Cub Scouting and Primary. Linda Hunsaker was baptized and confirmed by her father, Lee Hunsaker. Mr. and Mrs. Moyle Hunsaker and family enjoyed two days camping at Logan Canyon. The Garnet Abel family also enjoyed vacation camping as did the Earl Buchanans. Charlene Bronson who is employed at Provo and Carol Erickson of Salt Lake City were at home for the holidays with their parents. Several friends of Deanne Hansen enjoyed a slumber party Monday evening. The occasion was in honor of Deanna's birthday. The Peterson-Jense- n family reunion was held a week ago Saturday at Box Elder Canyon Park. Among those present were the families of Earl, Charles and William Peterson. Mrs. William Peterson and Mrs. LeRoy Ward spent a day in Salt Lake City last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughes also to La-Na- New Friends Welcome Old Friends Appreciated ST WES'S NEW TEXACO SERVICE TO BE OPENED SOON 1 ON NEW HIGHWAY 30s MILE WEST OF TREMONTON FEATURING THE FAMOUS e, TEXACO PRODUCTS FIRE CHIEF and HAVOLINE COMPLETE SKY CHIEF MOTOR MARFARK OILS LUBRICATION GASOLINE THE LEADER Published the " by LEADER PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. SUBSCRIPTION RATES (in $3.00 per year. advance) Entered at the post office at Tremonton, .Utah as Second Class matter October 15, 1925 under act of March 3, 1879. A. N. RYTTING Editor-Publish- er In Town! filled with Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Meat is a good investment .... whether you have a home freezer or not. Kcnliii" instead of owning allows one to jMeket his savings, rather than spend it. "A LOCKER DOESN'T COST CARD OF THANKS States needs strong private and public institutions of higher education aware, of their obligations and zealous to fulfill them." A Locker IT PAYS" LEE'S LOCKER STORAGE LOCAT IONS High School Col-vill- the doctors and nurses for their helpful care and to We will always feel a sincere everyone who helped at the serthankfulness for the help given vices. us after the accident which took Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stokes the life of our little son and and family. injured others in the family. We want all the people of the Elwood ward Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hansen of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Davis were valley, especially to know friends and Los Angeles, Cal., are visiting in Sugar City, Idaho Sunday to neighbors we deeply appreciate their with Mrs. Hansen's sister, Mrs. that attend the golden wedding reJ. Brooks Shuman and other sympathy and help. ception for Mr. and Mrs. Henry We want to say "Thank you", relatives in the valley. Meyers. Iverson who is with an air line there. The Gorings were entertained at dinner while here by the Harold Selmans. Mrs. Gore ing will be remembered as Kroksh, daughter of the William Krokshs. - When Plymouth ears wore selling at 770.00, our rental rales wore practically tho same as now. Tremonion of Everett, Wash., visited for a' week with relatives and friends, i They were at the homes of Mrs. Eph Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hunsaker of Honeyville. An enjoyable family picnic was held Sunday in honor of the Hughes' The party was held at Box Elder Park. Peter Davis was guest of honor at a swimming party June 30 at Crystal Springs. A number of friends and relatives helped him to celebrate his eleventh birthday. Mrs. William Haklo and two children of Salt Lake City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hansen for several days last week. Miss Betty Stephens of Ogden has been vacationing with relatives here. She is staying at the home of her grandparaents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hunsaker. Vacation In Parks Mr. and Mrs. Duane Frank, Deann, Carlos, Barbara, and Toni enjoyed a visit to Bryce Canyon, Zions Canyon and the Grand Canyon during the 4th of July holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pearce and son Danny of Salinas, Calif., and Mrs. Waiter Mac Arthur and daughter Carol Ann of St. George visited with the Darwin Andersons Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owens, Robert and Rose Ann were guests for several days this week. The Owens are from Washington. Guests at the Glen Nelson home are Mrs. Nelson's mother and brother, Mrs. Mary Mello and David Mello of San Jose, California. Visits In California Miss Carla Iverson accompanied Mr. and Mrs. William Goring, who visited with relatives here, to San Diego where she flew to Los Angeles for a two week visit with her sister, Sally Garland OneT hing Men Agree Upon the nature of things for men to hold opinions and to argue and dispute. Football, baseball, politics guns, golf clubs, breeds in dogs . . . name a best, and you have an argument. It is in And so it goes through boats and trains horses and tennis and makes of planes. and But when the discussion turns to motor cars, you'll seldom get an argument if you name CADILLAC as the car of cars. . That's about as close as .men come to universal agreement. And with good reason. Who could look about him at the various styles in ' motor cars and not give the nod to Cadillac for its great dignified silhouette? Who could take the wheel of this dynamic performerand not crown it the king of the highway? Who could relax in its luxurious comfort for a mild or five hundred and fail to recognize it as the finest riding car on the world's highways? And who could look back over its illustrious past or look about him at the people who own it and drive it today and not acclaim it as the most distinguished car in the whole automotive world? We feel assured that you, yourself, are aware that Cadillac is the car of cars. But that is but part of the wonderful Cadillac story. There are economy and value and dependability. And there are all the other sound, practical reasons for owning a Cadillac. Come in and see us. Thirty minutes at the wheel . . . and you'll understand why there's no argument about a Cadillac 1 WAYNES A1SI) A 11 MOTOR CO. 16 EAST MAIN. TREMONTON ! PHONE 1 |