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Show Page THE 2, LEADER-GARLAN- TIMES, October D 7, 1976 An Editorial Opinion We Support Right 1 mm Advertise Liquor To PAPER AND about 50 other y newspapers in weekly and Utah recently were successful in blocking the Utah Liquor Control Commission's power to put a ban on all liquor advertising. We did not enter into the court test of the question directly, but did support it because we are members of the Utah Press Association, the group which took the issue to court. of their advertising THIS letter about a new across taught at the University of Utah came ' 's er THE WAY to temper the excesses spawned by the right of freedom of speech is through voluntary public censorship-n- ot censorship directed by law. A case in point is liquor and cigarette advertising. Of the y 52 weekly or papers in the state, 18 voluntarily refuse all liquor, beer, wine and tobacco advertising. We are among that 18. The remainder choose to accept such advertising. er "turnover." semi-weekl- A SIMILAR move has been under way to take away the right of public utilities such as the gas and power companies, to advertise. While such companies enjoy an unusual protected status by their very nature, we nonetheless feel their right of freedom of speech through advertising must be protected. They, on the other hand, we feel, can justify the effectiveness Star-Gazer- desk the other day. The title of the class is "Consumer Decision Making." "We spend a lot of time educating people in how to earn to money, but very little time in teaching them how spend it," says John Burton, the consumer affairs specialist who came up with the course. Having read the letter that far, I immediately got on the Star-Gazto see if she had been telephone to Mrs. class. the about teaching approached "You'd be a natural," I said. "Nobody spends money any better than you." Spending money at my house is like a basketball game. When I get a little ahead of the game, I "stall" as long as old Coach Hughes philosophy. Unfortunately, possiblethe is too fleet of hand and usually forces a Mrs. Star-Gaz- the cynic might say that we are less worried about freedom of speech than loss of advertising revenue. And, we'd be outright liars if ,we didn't admit there is a lot of truth in that. The safeguarding of constitutional freedoms is also serious business which must be vigorously pursued. NATURALLY, WE SUPPORT the move by the press association. It is a dangerous precedent, we feel, when a government agency can take upon itself the power to decide whether a firm,in this case a liquor firm.-c- an advertise its product. The right of freedom of speech must be guarded in all its varied forms, and advertising is just as legitimate a form of expression as the right to speak out in a city council meeting. to be "mini-course- " An interesting and its benefit to the public. semi-weekl- jm But, back to the professor who's simple advice what you want and what is going to satisfy you, then place your needs and wants in some priority order." Now that's the tough part. Everything I want usually ends up having the same lillill ISlilltl 1. priority,-N- o. time-a- nd spread the money around. My money is like Imperial margarine, it spreads very thinly. The good University of Utah doctor also makes another good point. "Most children are getting a poor economic education at home," he said, "because parents x often feel family finances are a private matter." Star-Gazhas shared that same belief ever since I got married. The wife and I always let the kids watch when we have a fight over money. One thing about this practice is that kids learn what is expected in certain situations. For instance, when the missus says she's going to the store to get some laundry soap, the kids know this is a signal that she'll return with three bags of groceries and will have forgotten the laundry soap. It's also the cue for the Mr, to go into his "Money doesn't grow on trees" routine. The scenario is concluded when the Missus hands the Mr. the check book and says, "Here, you take care of it from now on." Star-Gazhas found the best economic policy is what I call take care of the check my ostrich policy. I let Mrs. Star-Gazbook while making sure the balance never crosses my eyes. That way I can act indignant when she says, "We haven't any money." The doctor is also in favor of allowances for children, but he doesn't feel they should be used "as a reward or punishment. " "Kids ought to have a certain amount of money of their own, to do with as they wish. Let them make their own decisions about how to use it, and let them suffer the consequences of their decisions, if necessary," he says. Those were exactly my sentiments.. .as a boy. So I buy it IF THE PUBLIC doesn't want such advertising in the other weekly and daily papers, then the way to get it out is by public pressure on the newspapers,not law. A freedom lost to a bad law is not easily retrieved. all-- on er School Talk Our Generation Age of Carelessness? Is By CJVIorgan Hawkes Adm. of Curriculum and Instruction As future generations look back upon our present day and upon our immediate past, it is likely that writers will term our day as -- an age-o- f carelessness. Why- ?- because in fact, become careless. We have become careless in our dress, in our grooming, in our speech, in our attitudes toward life, religion, education, government, work and morality. Indeed, much of that which ovei the years has been, traditionally, a mark of excellence upon an individual, is now looked upon as something less than desirable among too great a segment of our society. Educators, especially, have concern over this matter and find it more and more difficult to achieve that which is expected of them as pupils and parents and even some would-b- e "experts" in education the education into processes these project same attitudes of carelessness in performance. Take, for example, the matter of language. Since the beginning we have accepted in this nation the English language as our native tongue. This language, beyond a doubt, is the most beautiful language on -- e- we-hav- er er the earth and for generations proper use of the language was a mark of distinction upon an individual. It was expected that an educated person would be well versed in the use of English and all tried to live up to this expectation. In our. day, "today", one needionly to., listen to television dialogue for a few moments to realize that this is no longer the case. Politicians, announcers, actors, musicians, M.C.s, etc., all seem to have little concern for the rules of the English language. Anything goes. Perhaps education contributed to this, when a few years ago it took on an "anything goes" attitude in the curriculum. This is no longer the case, and in the Box Elder School District teachers and admin-- . istrators have realized that this careless attitude must be overcome, and have resolved to begin the process of overcoming this total careless attitude by this year rededicating themselves to the teaching of proper English. It is our desire to make correct English a mark of distinction among our people and bring back to our society an attitude of pride in performance. We solicit the help of parents and other citizens of the county in this effort. STOP Hen fkg for a new hospital Al t urn .1. covert your ' ... ........ .. t$T Cut f 'M ) How Amen Gie 3 Million People Have Al Harolrt Warp s Pioneei Village IS AVAILABLE AND WILL LISTEN 2 Year County Commissioner J Republican Pad by wnmitttt Thompson to shot ft bar, Al Qutnun V!E Cazier P0ZEV Democratic Candidate for f QRQ LINCOLN Published every Thursday by the Leader Publishing Co. at 10 North 1st West, Tremonton, Utah. Box Subscription rate: Elder, Cache, and Oneida $5.50 per year, all other areas $6.00 per year. Second Class Postage paid at Tremonton, Utah 84337. State I 11 6. .nil S 11 J" mum 7MINED u Representative The people in Box Elder County should expect aggressive and favorable representation at the State Legislative level. To get this kind of representation a legislator should have the following qualities: KoteP HBIBS8 Librarian to man returning overdue book: "Three dollars an 1 ten cents please-an- d that takes you off our most-w- i d' list." . THE ABILITY TO LISTEN,.To listen to constituents, listen to fellow legislators and then make sound decisions. hi. 1 m it pIIK . .RESEARCH TRAINING AND facts and information with which to make intelligent decisions is based on knowing how to collect and use research KNOW-HOW..Getti- : y We have a complete on these Septeiaber October OIL AND OIL FILTER SPECIAL ', incfuic c's een TOTAL PARTC Woiofcra't ieas ol Mtv and five ouaMs of oil SPECIAL PRICanti lAROP E- ENGINE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. .A real leader has leadership which is felt by his constituents and fellow legislators, SPECIAL TUNE-U- P .LEGISLATIVE iilaiion iqil Auiohlo Si.f Piuqs COndPnsoc inspection of cnoK" foif.jii'f capiat? ".fflff .'!'"" ' : '' $lfl05 wes Any 69 South Tremont Phone 257 351 2 an active and convincing legislator. of & Garden Shop ..VERBAL ABILITY AND Communicative Skil8..The ability to express ideas and the ability to debate are essential for strength jEgfc J materials. service specials selection of sympathy arrangements and wreaths at all , Floral ORIOINAl y.mmmmmr Yt lU See The Garland Times Flowerlane r unLU' FUEL! DRAFTS-SA- VE i n" cafhini-'-- malic tb'e 'ps a t.t!..-- TOTaTVpECIAL PARTS ttu , t.,,'5 PRIfTF and LABOR.. ' tf 0f ff $90 m m gn.i.oni n ( 5 QC m m Jf ..,. ' OfftH U'i .ptVj.',(r1 VALID DURING StPTCMDEM bcH-'h- S'V'ft AND OCTOBCR, ( 1976 ' ' 0"t OfffW VALID 10 MSTMl ihiati.T Kith At Your Hardware. Lumber and Bldg. Supply Store WARP BROS. Chicago 60651 Pioneers in Plastics Since 1924 The Leafier w? W ANTICIPATING the dedication ceremonies on October 16 of the new Bear River Valley Hospital, Jay Dee Harris gets a preview of the raising of the national colors on the new flag pole. Matthew Harris, not present, is especially pleased because he was able to get Senator Moss to send a flag, which had flown over our nation's capitol, for the October 16 occasion. The certificate which accompanied the flag will be appropriately displayed in the new hospital. Nam prices Phone us or stop in BRH$ ILA W if OUfWi, i foTEMPER AND OCTOBER, 1976 in ..AGGRESSIVENESS.. Legislative accomplishments come through pursuing a course of determination and dedication for a cause. ..I 'nrjIJttliff and knowledge proper Procedure and the ability to maneuver in committees ,e8''tre re prime requisites for a fegwltor" sincerely solicit your support in the upcoming election. Mmrien Nphi ' |