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Show V ' H 4 d 7 i 1: .n ; 4 6 ff'cffgfgff New. Anti-Fluoridati- on " ,5 Committee Issues Open Letter on Views '1. A newly-forme- on Anti-Fluoridati- J f v, 5. By LOUIS CASSELS plained. "That Is an economic, Unfted Press Staff Correspondent not a moral issue." WASHINGTON (UP) Ezra T. Overall Guidance Benson, the first clergyman to What he does seek, and is conserve in the cabinet since the fident he has received, is overall Civil War, said Saturday his four guidance to "malie decisions in stormy years as Secretary of Ag- the t right way." riculture have convinced him that Benson's conviction strong that "You don't hav-- to sacrifice your he is out God's will in carrying principles to perform effectively his farm policies has been a frein a political post." source of irritation to his "I have never found it neces quent Dolitical DDDonents. and nartirn. " " , . sary to wink at my religious icuxjr tu aviuc WUKrCIS. siatc iwiu to on ideals in order my men who sincerely and carry vigorously government job," said the devout with him. disagree Mormon Church leader who has But . the "inner which occupied one of the hottest seats he draws from thissecurity" conviction has in Washington since the' Eisena major factor in Benson's been hower administration took office ability to remain relatively unin January, 1953 "If I did, I ruffled in the face of some of the wouldn't stay here 24 hours." and personal atBenson is an ordained minister sharpest political at a public ever directed tacks missionand former foreign ary. He has been a member of figure. "I never get too upset by all the Council of the Twelve Apostles this controversy so long as I feel ruling body of the Mormon Church in my heart that I'm doing what's since 1043. he said. He said in an interview that he right," he find it hard at times Doesn't regards government service as a to maintain an attitude of ChrisChristian vocation, as honorable tian charity toward his critics? in the sight of God "as the min"Well, there is such a thing as istry or any other calling. indignation," he reHe also believes that religion, righteous plied with a smile. "I believe it if sincere, must be the guiding in- is right to speak your mind frankfluence in all of a man's activiand defend your position vigorties in politics, business, family ly But I always try to meet life and recreation and not mere- ously. ' ly a "separate compartment of life reserved for Sunday .5 -- fin "Utah County you must take whether you want it or not, which you must pay for whether you want it or not, d Committee" Antl - Fluoridation an letter Issued "open Saturday to; the people" of the county opposing fluoridation of water supplies. The letter was submitted to The Herald by Mrs. Paul White, president. It was also signed by other officers and some 30 additional citizens. The Utah County Dental Society recently went on record as favoring, without reservation, the fluoridation of water supplies in the county. The statement submitted by Committee the follows: "We, the members of the Utah ComCounty and protest mittee hereby oppose the fluoridation of the public water supplies of any of the cities of Utah County. We are as conscious of the denial problem as the proponents and are diligently working to improve tiie health of our children While we and grandchildren. we respecthave the same end, fully differ with the proponents as to the means to accomplish that end. We oppose compulsory fluoridation on the moral, dental, and medical grounds; but, the basic issue of compulsory fluoridation is moral. We champion the voluntary way. The proponents insist that fluoridation must be compulsory. Reasons Cited "Our reasons for opposing compulsory fluoridation follow: "1. Fluoridation of public water supplies violates the free agency of man. Fluoridation forces us to lose our freedom of ehoice to accept, or reject medication in the traditional American way. Fluoridation is compulsory mass medication without precedent. "2. Fluorine is a cumulative poison. The U. S. Dispensatory. 24th Edition, states (pages 'Fluorides are violent poisons to all living tissue because of their precipitation of calcium. They cause fall of blood pressure, respiratory failure, and general paralysis. Continuous ingestion doses causes permaof non-fat-al nent Inhibition of growth'. 3. Fluoridated water is available to those who wish to drink it now. Parents can provide it for children at home by the use of tablets purchased at the drug .Anti-Fluoridati- Benson Says He Hasn't Sacrificed Religious Ideals in Pol itical Post SUNDAY HERALD 1837 on 14.56-57- ); -- is socialized medicine. "5. Fluoridation is wasteful. Ninety-nin- e per cent of culinary for other purposes used is water than drinking. "6. Fluoridation has been voted out of more than eighty cities in-in ti e U. S. which have had it stalled and use it for some time. "7. Fluoridation violates freedom of religion. Some religions do not believe in mass medication. "8. fife ,...! g Fluoridation causes 20 10 to From teeth. of the per cent of all children drinking fluoridated water, in the "safe" concentration of 1 p.p.m., will have mottled enamel, which is a permanent, irreparable disfigurement. Fluoridated water has "9. cause allergies in many people. Two symptoms reported by Dr. George L. Waldbott, nationally partial prominent allergist, are, ulceraand hands the of palsy tion in the mouth. "In summary: We oppose comit pulsory fluoridation because an is violates our free agency, mot-tiin- so-call- ed for wedge medicine, is wasteful, opening " f GIRL SCOUT WEEK OPENS First event in the nation-wid- e observance of Girl Scout Week was a Girl Scout family luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washinoon, D. C. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson watches candles on cake blown out by, left to Diane Bird Johnson, 13; Kefauver, daughter of Sen. Estes Kefauver, right, Lynda ; Janet Baker, 11, granddaughter of Sen; John Williams, and two Barnes senator. Johnson. Texas of The Johnson are the Lucy girls daughters socialized violates religious freedoms and causes physical damage to those who drink it." Mrs. Paul White, President Frank Fackrell, Vice President Mrs. Blyss Hansen, Secretary and 30 members of the American Fork Building Permits Total $43,750 AMERICAN FORK Building permits totaled $43,750 during February, the report of Alfred Johnson, city building inspector, shows. Seven permits were issued as follows: Mark Austin, east on Third North, brick home and attached carport, $10,000; Richard Miller, south on Second West, brick home and attached garage, $9,000; El wood Robinson, north on Fifth East, duplex, $9,000; Robert A. Humes, 270 Robkkson Ave., brick home, $8,000; Wallace Hebertson, south on Second East, brick home, $7,500; Glen Chadwick, 230 N. 2nd store. E., remodel garage, $250; Glen "4. Compulsory fluoridation is Chadwick, Third East and State socialized medicine. Medicine Road, razing First Ward Church. Men is supplied by taxes, which Total, $43,750. NOW...M. (D-Tex- (D-Ten- (R-Del- n.) (UP Telephoto). Rotary Club Meeting Edwards Outlines Progress Progress of a university is not students, other teachers, and the measured solely by enrollment administration has been under- have taken. Faculty members also been asked to evaluate themselves by describing the efforts they are making to improve the quality of their teaching. and new buildings, Dr. William F. Edwards, vice president of j Brlgham Young University, told . the Provo Rotary Club Friday. Dr. Edwards, in discussing the growth and development of the school, pointed to what he termed iie heart and soul of the institution its faculty. Last year a net Increase of 45 new faculty members was realized, even though a number of regular teachers have taken sabbatical leaves for research work or further academic studies. Quality Improves He asserted that the quality of the teachers is constantly imbasic for several proving reasons. First, a comprehensive program of teacher evaluation by Research Developing Second, a real desire for research projects and scholarship is developing among faculty members. Dr. Edwards pointed out that several textbooks have been written recently by BYU teachers which have been accepted for use in many other colleges. Third, he stated that a determined effort is being made to bring to the Provo campus, men and women who demonstrate sincere academic scholarship, and who also maintain the moral and spiritual standards of the -- I Accept Compromise t "Since you believe that.youf policies are right, Mr. Secretary, the interviewer asked, "does it trouble your conscience wheti yo have to compromise or frisk, a deal to get a bill through ' , Congress?" "Compromise is part of the Democratic process," he replied, "and I do not consider it morally wrong so long as it doesn't involve surrender on basic principle, "You can't always plow straight forward toward a goal. Sometimes you run into practical situation where you have to progress with rigs and zags. On a farm biD, Ur example, I may accept temporarily some things I don't believe In, in order to go part way toward an. objecthe I do believe in. "But I would never support something I thought was basically wrong, something that Involved a moral principle, even if I thought that by so doing some good jnght j be accomplished." are reflected These convictions staff conferences with prayer. "I believe very deeply in the .), possibility of finding divine inspi- ration for your .'aily work if you seek for it," he said. "I've had enough evidence of it to satisfy me beyond the shadow of a doubt." Benson said he does not expect God to provide specific "answers" to detailed problems of farm poluniversity. icy. "I would not ask the alFourth, he hoted that the salary mighty where to set the price scale has risen well abeve that support level on a crop," he ex- averaged six years ago, and substantially more than the rise in the cost of living during that referring to the increasing tendperiod; ency for students to complete university training. Fewer stuExpansion Need Outlined Dr. Edwards outlined the need dents are dropping out of school of further expansion of the BYU in each of the classes than ever before, thus enabling the univerbuilding program. Administration plans are proceeding as fast sity to better, prepare them for as possible, but with the desire the future. benefits rather for long-ranReport Given than meeting only present urgent Program chairman Phil Perl-ma- n introduced the speaker, and needs. He expressed the opinion that limited housing facilities a brief report on the recent are holding down enrollment district conference in Salt Lake figures, and expressed apprecia- City was given by Dave Beesley, Visifor 1957-5tion to the Provp City adminis- president-elec- t Amertors included of the Paul Harmon, tration for its approval university's temporary housing ican Fork; Smoot Brimhall, Provo, and Gene Bulph and project. his remarks by Rolph Miller, Salt Lake City. He concluded We invite you to make the WQJROYZER "TRUE VALUE" Te$t Of University, 1 A Wurlitzer Piano is built for performance that assures the enduring satisfaction every purchaser of a piano should look, fori J ) We suggest you do mis make the I Wurlitzer True Value Test. Personally I j examine a Wurfitter Piano for appear- - j ance, quality of construction and excel- lence of musical tone and performance. 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