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Show Editorial Page Feature Castro Hasrii Delivered Utopia He Promised Dedicated to the Progress And Growth of Central Utah THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1969 New Utah County Commission Utah County Commissioners began the new year on a note of optimism and harmony this week with two special actions: (1) of the two elected in Swearing-i- n November; and (2) allocation of departments and selection of the commission chairman. For the second straight year Stanley D. Roberts of American Fork was named commission chairin Novemman. He was ber. A newcomer to the commission but a veteran In community and Paul A. Thorn industrial affairs of Orem - was assigned the responsibility of the roads department in the allocation of duties Wednesday. This seems an especially wise move since Mr. Thorn has spent a good share of his life in the highway construction business as of the Thorn a former operation. g and maintenance are exceedingly important among the responsibilities of the county commission. Mr. Thorn's experience should prove valuable indeed. The third member of the board er Road-buildin- is holdover Floyd Ilarmer, former chairman of the commission and of Payson. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Thorn were ceremoinstalled at swdaring-i- n nies early this week, with about 50 persons on hand. Each spoke briefly, pledging their best efforts in managing the interests of Utah County. For the first time in a decade all three commissioners are Republicans. The county's last commission served 1965-67- , consisting of Dave Greenwood, G. Marion Hinckley and Melvin Hanks. Back in 1957-5- 9 the comcounty had an mission comprising Sterling D. Jones, Verl G. Dixon and F. Rulon Nicholes. Mr. Hinckley, of Provo, who has just completed 10 years on the commission, did not run for reelection last November. The Herald congratulates the new commission and wishes it well in its heavy responsibilities. Likewise, we express appreciation to Commissioner Hinckley for his many years of competent service and wish him well in his future activities. Believe it or not, the U.S. may well be one of the safest places to drive. According to a recent itudy our safety record, when compared to that of other countries, is rather impressive. for example, the death rate in Norway per 100,000 registered vehicles is approximately 82 persons. It reaches a high of 402 persons in Japan compared to only 52 deaths in .the U.S. Despite this comparison it's obvious that much can be done to improve our driving record, fully setting an even better example for the rest of the world. Most agree that the ' atarting point is education of the young. Another study, showing 0 year old drivers who had taken driver education with 50 fewer traffic violations, lends support to this concept. One of the most recent advances in this area has been the federal government's endorsement of driver training programs. ; Jog-ica- J 16-2- - in-cho- Nft ol New laws encourage all states to make driver education available to youths of licensing age. Automobile manufacturers and dealers also continue to expand their programs in this area. The free loan of training cars has eliminated the major expense of the program enabling many schools to continue their courses. Without doubt, driver training has had a great influence on safe and will continue to driving have over the years. So They Say I'd have to do is ride in the parade with Dick Nixon and go around with him to the balls. Boy, was I sold a bill of He said all goods. J. Willard Marriott, a Washing- ton businessman, recalling nt-elect Preside- Nixon'd words in ask- ing him to head an inaugural committee. Friendship With Mr. Nixon Hurts Court Bid by Rhyne WASHINGTON, D.C. chum and career-lon- g -admirer Chares Rhyne, of Rich- t Nixon, confronts the with a delicate problem. TVhat'i in a name, Republicans may d of ask. Even that derogatory cronyism has the sweet smell of honest and deserving friendship. Charlie Rhyne, law school classmate of Mr. Nixon and factotum of the mammoth Citizens for Nixon, rightly feels himself entitled to the incoming President's first ippointment to the Supreme Court. Trouble is double here. Earl Warren felt that way for helping Dwight Eisenhower to become President Abe Fortas was a presidential crony whom the Senate stopped short of becoming Chief Justice. If Mr. Nixon wants it, and Rhyne will accept it, a way exists to bypass these looming laws of dilemma. In early 1970 the term of Phillip Jessup as a judge in the International Court of Jusin The tice, which sits obscurely Hague. The World Court, so called, is an affiliate of the United Nations and an orphan of the defunct League of Nations. The panel, subject to UN confirmation, has never yet settled a major case in international disputes, and the Connally Reservation forbids it to impinge on U.S. sovereignty. But who can say that the World Court will never, never amount to anything? Or that Charles Rhyne, a special personality, could not make a name for himself in this neglected tribunal. Several reforms of the World Court are under consideration. Their adoption or modification may conceivably bring that laughable body into new repute and utility during the Nixon years. One proposal is that World Court Justices be clothed with UN citizenship which would make them impartial, jurists. Another idea is to abolish the Ad Hoc system which Impanels a "national judge" whenever is involved. Hie a UN member-natio- n entire history of the World Court, going back to the I920's, is a black-robeJoke. All jurists there act as delegates but for" their national constituencies, never as detached interpreters of law ard President-elec- code-wor- supra-nation- d ted justice. Tse-tun- devotion to the Mao theories. Castro successfully has surmounted the economic blockade sponsored by the United States. He will continue to do so as long as the Soviets remain Interested in maintaining Cuba as a show case in the Western Hemisphere. But his anniversary speech of mounting gave evidence problems. Sugar accounts for 85 per cent of Cuba's exports. The year 1967 was supposed to have seen Cuban sugar production at 7 million tons and 1968 at 8 million. Actual production came to about 5 million tons in each of those years. A goal of 10 million tons was set for 1970. The speech also confirmed what long had been apparent, the indefinite postponement of plans for massive industrialization. The 1962-6development program had promised a 13 millon ton capacity steel mill and an automotive plant. Both Castro's 5 are forgotten. or Holmes Alexandei Vis to Ray Cromley The Sands of Time Nixon's Aims Charles Rhyne might readily qualify for either the U.S. Supreme Court or the World Court. But his personal and political friendship with Mr. Nixon hurts him in the first instance and is absent from the second. Rhyne stands high among U.S. lawyers. He is past president of the American Bar Association. He won the case in the Supreme Court e that resulted in the decision. His colleagues say he has "practitioner prestige" because of his many and successful appearances in one-ma- n, one-vot- the high court But Rhyne is also known among his In Handling Crises - President-elec- t Nixon's men are WASHINGTON (NEA) already wrestling with what may be the thorniest two problems of the new administration: How to set up things so that in a Cuban miss'le crisis, Czech invasion, Pueblo capture or equivalent domestic emergency. President Nixon can take instant personal command more quickly and effectively than has been possible in the past, drawing the reins from the Pentagon, the Sta e Department and all other agencies concerned. This requires a means for feeding all information and analysis to the White House more quickly. It means grouping all "experts" on tap immediately. It requires having the White House staff, the cabinet officers, intelligence agencies and all other persons or groups closely concerned with the problem "at" or in instant working contact with the White House and each other, (sometimes within minutes). It requires also that arrangements be made so that the 1- - work of government goes on while this emergency system is working. These special arrangements may have to operate efficiently for days or weeks. Difficult as this problem is, it is "easy" in comparison with the second thorny problem Nixon's Safety Leader America-Driv- er v Cuba's support. Yet he has declared he feels closer to North Korea and North Vietnam to any other of the than Communist nations because, he says, they confirm his own rationing, he still could draw cheers. The years brought no groat change in Castro. He still is the bearded revolutionary, second g only to Red China's Mao in his determination to further the violent overthrow of capitalism, especially among his Latin American neighbors. The Soviet Union and the East European bloc contribute an estimtaed $1 million per day By PHIL NEWSOM UPI Foreign News Analyst Ten years after when, in the midnight darkness, Fidel Castro succeeded Fulgeicio Batusta as Cuba's new dictator, he still has not delivered to the Cuban people the Utopia he promised. Vet on his 10th anniversary in power, when he could promise Cubans only that 1969 would be a "year of 18 months of hard work," and announce new sugar adminstraton faces: in such a way 2 How to set up this crisis organization that the President can quickly loosen the reins when the immediate crisis is over, allowing the departments and agencies concerned to take over again under the general direction of the President. This is the problem that is now causing no end of "brain thumping" among Nixon's closest advisors. control The gradual centralization of personal, in the White House has been going on for almost two decades. It was speeded up immensely in the John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson administrations. Under President Johnson especially, a great many of the problems have been handled in the White House that in another era would have been handled by the Pentagon or the State Department-- or by subordinates in the field. Of late, that is, the staff at the White House has assumed very great importance indeed. But this overconcentration in the White House has caused the same degree of inefficiency that would result if the head of General Motors, Westinghouse or General Electric were to attempt to run his vast concern directly from his private office with his personal "kitchen" cabinet. acAgreement is rather general that for be But reversed. would to have trend centralization this tions, there is also a strong belief among the men working on the problem that the centralization in time of crisis must be gotten into gear more quickly and efficiently than in the past and gotten out of gear again with greater dispatch when the crisis has settled down. All this is easy to say. It will be very difficult Indeed to accomplish. But the new men will have the benefit of two decades of trial and error. The government has now accumulated number of specialists who have worked on these very problems for the whole 20 years. They think solutions are possible. day-to-d- ay day-to-d- ESfr faiMifcfcMjlUil liViaWil' aj Today Bag History HiiiriJifjlliliM The Almanac By United Press International Family Gives Thanks For Lives, Friends After Fire New Year's Day was turned into a nightmare for our family when fire swept through our home around 7:30 p.m. Because of the providential discovery of the fire while it was confined to the attic area our lives were Some 'Brave' Person Must Be 'Proud' of Self EDITOR HERALD: Today there is a big vacancy in our home, and a very big hurt in all our hearts. A week ago Saturday we had a dog. We called her Frosty. Today we no longer have her. Some on? very brave and beat her and incourageous flicted such damage to her body that even long hours of surgery and the very special care by the veterinarian could not save her life. Yes, this person as I say had to be brave. Because, as you see, Frosty was a very small gold and white Pom. She only stood about 14 inches from the and even as an peers as a ground, and maybe weighed 15 innocent "fixer." He was an industrious or 20 pounds. good-wiambassador in the quarrels I just hope whoever did this e with the American of the deed can live with himself and Bar Association, and was an obliging sleep well at nights. negotiator in the taut relationship of Yes, some one through Richard Nixon and Earl Warren. a cruel deed has taken our Bar Association purists regarded Frosty from us. but one thing Wanen, tlien Governor of California, they cannot take is her love as a judicial "nobody" when President 'and many hours of joy w Eisenhower named him as Chief Jusshared. She will go on living in tice to pay off a political debt. Lawyers our memories. with a jealous concern for the high The Keisels 470 N. 1200 W., Orem reputation of the Supreme Court tell me that Ike wanted to name Judge Orie Phillips of the 10th Federal Circuit a renowned scholar of the Law, as Chief Justice. But Governor Warren, whom Ike intended to rrake Associate Justice and not Chief Justice, insisted upon his pound of flesh the seat made vacant by the unexpected death of Vietnam-So- uth South DALAT, Chief Justice Vinson. Vietnamese President Later, as American Bar Association Nguyen Van Thitu, expressing president, Rhyne did the decent thing. his government's He interceded with honor but not sucposition on the shape of the cess in trying to save Warren from table to be used at the Paris the humiliation of being dropped from peace talks: of dues. the Association for "We might lose our country Still later, he beat a path between the because of the table." huffy Chief Justice and the Presidentelect. Rhyne is given credit, correctly WASHINGTON Rep. Wright or not, for persuading Warren to stay Pttman, denouncing the on the Court until June. This agreerise in the prime bank interest ment prevented President Johnson from rate to a record 7 per cent: "I think it's a sad day in the naming Arthur Goldberg as interim Chief Justice. It saved 'or Richard history of our country wtien Nixon the most longlasting of all presiinterest rates are forced to the dential nominations. highest level in 100 years." ll Chief-Justic- Quotes In The News Today is Thursday, Jan. 9, the of 1969 with 356 to follow. The moon is between its full phase and last quarter. The morning stars are Jupiter ninth day And thanks to the saved. prompt, efficient and courteous action of the fire and police departments, the fire was contained and part of our home and belonging were saved. We as citizens all too often take for granted our fire and and Mars. The evening stars are Saturn and Venus. police departments. We realize more than ever how much we as a public owe them. We will never be able to thank them enough for their help. We would also like to express sincere appreciation to our friends and relatives who opened up their homes to us, who helped members of our family the night of the fire, and who have been helping us clean up the unbelievable mess. Although we have lost over $11,000 we are thankful that we have two of the greatest possessions of all our lives and the friendship and love of people who care. Thanks to all who have helped us in this trying time, whose understanding and aid have proven to us, that the Spirit of Christmas caring for others does indeed remain with some throughout the year. Bruce and Maxine Moore Leon and Kathy Moore Roger B. Moore Dennis J. Moore Brent and Brenda 1200 W. 500 N. On this day in history: In 1793 the first successful balloon flight in the United States was made by Jean Pierre Blanchard over Philadel- phia. In 1861 seceded Mississippi from the Union. In 1945 American Troops invaded Luzon in the PhilipGeneral pines, fulfilling ' "I shall pledge: Mac-Arthu- return." In 1968 Surveyor 7 made a safe moon landing and comprogram pleted a seven-yea- r which led to mechanized reconnaissance for a manned lunar landing. A thought for the day: French novelist Alexander Dumas said, "All human wisdom is summed up in two words wait and hope." The opinions and statements expressed by Herald columnists are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of tlili newt paper. BERRY'S WORLD "HI In BY IAMES O. BERRY "' 1 rri i Paul Harvey A Smiling Example Provided by Nixon "There are smiles that make us happy!" Yes, by George, there are. And if the turned-dow- n mouth of most of us is ever to turn up again, we need a smiling example. There is no sharper contrast between the present President than and the President-elec- t this: the one who's incoming is more outgoing. President Johnson was almost always caricatured sad of eye and long of face. His imitators have perhaps overworked the "I have come to you with a heavy heart," yet mat was his inescapable public image. Mr. Johnson, known to be an admirer of Lincoln, may be an of the imitator unconscious Emancipator. Add ressing a farewell meeting of Negro mem. bers of his Administration Mr. Johnson said, "There will be a lot of bloody feet on the long road to equality." Whatever kind of leadership that is, it is not inspiring. How sharply this contrasts with Mr. Nixon's confident, firmative, "close-rank- s, resolve-problem- afr, follow, me, show the world" leadership. I Is ' MAIUiAfii COUltSiljOR I i I 1 f let me get this straight which one of you is for the Jets and which one of you is for the Colts?" 'Now fj , W When Mr. Nixon introduced his Cabinet on a nationwide telecast he appeared refreshingly youthful, poised, assured. He smiled easily, naturally, confidently. It could be argued that President Johnson i$ weary from th? tedium and complexities and frustrations and from the sheer weight of all mat responsibility. But mostly what I am describing here are the con. trasting personalities of these two men. We needed a boost for our sag. ging spirits in the early 1930s. President Herbert Hoover, however capable he was otherwise, could not provide the psychological lift we needed. F. D. R. did. The smilingly confident coanL enanc? of Franklin Roosevelt perhaps did more to disperse the deivession's dark clouds than t I I ' did all of his legislative I. act put together. F.D.R was able to steady our trembling hand on the eve of a great war with the firm admonition that, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." Sir Winston Churchill, whose presence ever exuded confidence, could promise his people nothing more than "blood, sweat and tears" yet always with his bulldog jaw stuck so confidently in the face of fate that the words of desperation had the ring of victory. Similarly, none can overestimate the reassurance we all derived from the famous Eisenhower smile. His West Point classmate and lifelong friend, Earl Shaffer, said it: "Ike's grin is more eloquent than he." It does not have to hi a grin. Gen. Douglas MacArthur imparted the same confidence with ultimate dignity: "I shall re- turn!" Confidence is contagious and we need that now. If this smiling President can disengage us from the foreign involvements which have contributed so much to the divisive-nes- s within our own country. . . If this President can sustain his clear-eye- d optimism and deliver on his announced objectives . . . It's going to feel real good again to be an American. FORUM RULES inri rul: fh Htroia woieomM (ran. 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