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Show Roscoe Drummond Political Pi ge H HK KHALI) Provo Utah, Sunday. November 19 1978 Footprints - Peace and Soviet Buildup President Carter says U S -- Soviet tensions are easing, and Russian President Leonid Brezhnev agrees. But Brezhnev, in his meeting with a dozen U.S. Senators Friday in Moscow, slanted some remarks at elements in the United States who would "intensify the arms race with stupid statements about the increased Soviet threat." This type of attitude, he claimed, is slowing completion of the new strategic arms limitation treaty which he described as "95 percent complete." Despite Brezhnev s assertion that U.S. hardliners are trying to "extort" an advantage. American negotiators must keep their guard up in talks with the Russians, judging by sources which tell of a massive Soviet military buildup. Only recently here in Provo Maj. Gen. Franklin L. McKean, commander of the 96th Army Reserve Command in Salt Lake City, warned of Russia's "unprecedented expansion of its strategic and tactical forces" as he called for citizen support of the military reserve program in this country. From another direction came a somber warning by John M. Fisher, president of the American Security Council. Writing in the American Legion Magazine, Mr. Fisher declared that while the Soviets are arming to the teeth, the U.S. is being lulled into apathy by the "disarmament lobbyists" who preach "peace at any price. " Said Fisher: "The organized lobby has claimed much of the credit for cancellation of the B-- l bomber, cancellation of the U.S. ABM missile defense system designed to protect our nation against missile attack, and delay of the decision to produce the neutron bomb which is needed for our defense of anti-defen- se NATO ..." He added that the lobby in Washington has advocated the U.S. troop withdrawals from Korea and Taiwan and has worked for the defense budget cuts "which have so weakened our defenses." He cited as one measure of the lobby's effectiveness the U.S. cutback of its Air Force from 935 strategic bombers to 415; the Two days before last WASHINGTON week s voting a usually prudent political observer in Washington proclaimed that the results would show that this was a "nothing election Navy from 300 major combat surface ships to 169; and freezing of the strategic missile strength at the 1967 level; and scrapping mis- He was wrong What the voters did Nov. 7 affecting Congress, the governorships and the state legislatures was far from nothing. It was something But the outcome was so varied that the political consequences must be stated with great care lest they prove misleading There was no decisive single trend of such proportion as to cast any clear light ahead for 1980 There was no certain up or down verdict on the future of President Carter. There was some boon for the Democrats and some balm for the Republicans That's the way it was political footprints leading in all directions With caution I venture these judgments: The Democratic Party showed itself still in overwhelming where it counts most Congress. Only once in this century has a President seen his party gain seats in any Roosevelt in 1934 Only once election has a President seen his party lose as few seats as the Democrats under Carter did this Kennedy in 1962 year The Democratic Party remains dominant in Congress and in the country. The Republicans were hurt. They were defeated in Congress for the 22nd time in 44 tries again very The Republicans continue to have a very limp hand on the machinery of government sile defenses against both bombers and ICBMs. On top of many additional cutbacks in the past 15 years, the lobby now wants to cut out the cruise missiles which President Carter said are needed to replace the cancelled B-- l bomber, among other cutbacks. Fisher said. anti-defen- se - In his Provo talk, highlight of Military Recognition Day" sponsored by the Provo Chamber of Commerce, Mr. McKean declared that Russia is exhibiting a mas- sive, unprecedented, and explained growth in military power. He especially cited a growth in the number and capability of strategic nuclear forces and in aviation capabilities; an evolution in naval forces demonstrating a capability and determination to openly challenge U.S. presence on the open seas; a significant increase in conventional forces; and a sharp jump in quality and quantity of Soviet tanks, personnel carriers, weapon systems, etc. He indicated concern that the Soviets "use the umbrella of detente to 'imply' a reduction of military buildup which is continuing to make substantial improvements in strategic and tactical weaponry." The remarks of Mr. Fisher, and of Maj. Gen. McKean are only two of many recent sources of concern over preservation of of power. through balance peace Certainly America should be closely involved with Russia in peace negotiations, but we must be sure that disarmament is something that is achieved in concert, and not unilaterally. If the Soviet is building its military to the extent reported, why? We hope the improved relations Presidents Carter and Brezhnev speak about will result in mutual knowledge and trust that can solidify the peace. The thoughts of nuclear warfare with modern-da- y too horrible to weaponry is Bye Line By Appreciation For Good Turn Jensen Uncle Sam Wants You? During Storm It isn't often one gets ones spirit buoyed particularly as one gets older. Lately, however, I've really been "up" due to the mail I've been getting. I've been receiving all these neat letters from the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Letters that say, "Hey, we're looking for a few good men and you've been selected." Or letters with a personal touch, "As a leader, you belong in the U.S. Army." Then of course, "Join the FREE." Navy and see the world Can you imagine them wanting me? A middle-age- d type of all of to able do knees and with for arthritic person wind-sprin- ts thirty feet. I couldn't imagine it either but the letters kept coming, including the one I received Friday. Man, it really took the "wind out of my sails." In essence it said, "Now is the time to start talking to us now and we'll reserve your place before you graduate. Sign-uwhile you finish school and enjoy your senior year." Also enclosed was a reply card that said, "Sorry. In its recruiting efforts, the Navy occasionally uses mailing lists which include some names that are inappropriate." but for dang sure, I'm not sure my name is inappropriate" I enjoyed my, senior year a hundred years ago. Oh well, back to the park for a game of checkers. p Talk about your Read this little newsy item out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Earl Kilgore, the robbery suspect shot and wounded by his intended victim, William Piotrowski, has filed suit against Piotrowski, claiming that he used unnecessary force to prevent the crime." ,, Editor Herald: On Friday Nov. 10, my car was stalled on 7th North just below Ninth East. The storm was at its height and I was concerned about getting home. A young man offered to push my car to the side of the road where he spent a good half hour working under the hood. He found the problem and fixed it so I could be on my way. I didn't learn his name nor would he accept any money. It is refreshing to find a person who will give of his time and ability to help someone stranded on a cold night in a snow storm. I wish to thank him publicly for his kindness. B. Brady West Provo Test Your it Knowledge 1. What is the average life expectancy of a cow? (a) 10 years (b) 15 years (c) 20 years 2. Which of these cities has the largest U.S. zoo in terms of acreage? (a) San Diego (b) Chicago (c) Buffalo 3. Which U.S. zoo claims the most number of species? (a) San Diego Zoo (b) Lincoln Park (Chicago) (c) Buffalo Zoo ANSWERS 'B si sapads iio'l g S3JDB 9g SJBOA 'O Washington The booklet describes hundreds of uses for belly button fuzz including a last resort in strip poker, giving a shock to fastidious housekeepers and hi-- enthusiasts, replenishing tennis ball fuzz, enhancing the flavor of fast food lunches, and as a tip to snooty waiters. "Fuzz always responds well to stroking," the booklet says. "Don't use a bristle brush on it, however. Also, don't use wax of any kind on it or try to give it a tub bath." According to the booklet, some of the more lively pieces of fuzz like to have sunbaths on the beach, but suggest you remove it from the sun when it starts smoking. to cold weather," the booklet "Fuzz is claims. "But a word of caution is in order don t wear it under long underwear. It may get lost." And finally, each package of lint includes a lifetime warranty that states, "The fuzz in this container has been harvested from only the finest, warmest navals to make sure that you will have a lifetime of service and enjoyment from it." fi Healthier GOP Emerges From November Election () Xia38iki umunxem 'q By MARTHA ANGLE & ROBERT WALTERS WASHINGTON (NEA) It s awfully hard to know what to make of Election 78, but one thing at least seems clear Reports of the demise of the Republican Party, like Mark Twain's famous obituary, are decidedly - premature. Despite relatively modest numerical gains in Congress and the states, the GOP is not only alive but surprisingly healthy Indeed the number of Republican victories may be less important than what they won and where True to predictions, the power of incumbency pretty much prevailed in House races across the country, sharply limiting GOP gains and leaving the dominant Democrats firmly in control Even in open seats, where Republicans had hoped to make inroads, the Democrats retained their massive advantage for governor and But in statewide races the U.S. Senate Republican incumbents fared slightly better than Democrats, and the GOP gained major ground in open seats Perhaps most significant for the future of the minority party, the GOP made stunning gains in state legislatures, the training ground for national candidates Heading into the elections, they controlled both houses of the state legislature in only four states Colorado, Idaho, South Dakota and Wyoming - - When the dust cleared, they had tripled that winning control of both chambers number Vermont. Indiana, in New Hampshire, Kansas, North Dakota, Utah, Arizona and Iowa. They also won control of either the house or state senate in at least four other Illinois, Montana, Alaska and states and held their ground Washington elsewhere. At all levels, the GOP gains were perhaps in and most important most impressive of the heart the once very the Midwest, that had tipped Republican Party but a region in the past decade DemocraUc increasingly The Republicans held every one of their - - - Midwestern governorships and picked up four to boot in South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin They lost Senate seats in Nebraska and Michigan, but gained two in Minnesota, one in South Dakota and one in Iowa. They held their own or gained House seats in every state in the region except Michigan, where they lost two. The Democrats, in general, and President Carter, in particular, cannot afford to shrug off the Republican inroads in the Midwest not when you the 1976 election results. Carter only carried four states in the region Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio but they were crucial to his victory over former President Ford, All but Missouri, which had no statewide contests this year, have now shown a distinct tilt towards the Republicans. - - Furthermore, the Republicans held onto their already good position in the West and Pennscored major victories in vote-ricsylvania and Texas, two more states that were vital to Carter in 1976. h Not a single one of the possible GOP contenders for 1980 was last week's balloting Indeed, both Senate Minority Leader Howard H. and GOP Gov. James Baker Jr., Thompson of Illinois, the two most prominent prospects who were running this year, won victories handsome presidential eliminated in The Congress remains overwhelmingly Democratic, but the Republican influence eswill be more noticeable come January pecially in the Senate, where the GOP finally mark for the first time got over the since 1972. Put 41 Republicans (if all returns hold up i together with any 10 conservative Democrats and you've got a voting majority on some issues, ft won't happen often, but the extra three seats can make a considerable difference on tight votes in the Senate. - It's going to be a long road back from Watergate for the GOP, but Republicans have taken the first real steps in that direction this year highly-resista- After reading that I've just got to sell my pet rock and buy me a package. Have a nice day and keep smilin' For Thoughts To Inspire The original were Daniel, Shadrack Meshak and Abed-nef;- o Mishael (Azariah). "As for these four children God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: ... And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them 10 times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm." more conservatives, Some commentators saw it as only "a slow drift to a more conservative domestic policy." It was more than that. There was a visible tide of fiscal conservatism paralleling budget-cuttin- g President Carter's own posture. It will provide a considerable increment of political power in the Congress when it convenes in January. President Carter takes comfort in the fact that the Democrats held Republican gains in the House at 12, far fewer than usual in voting. But Carter has reason to be worried in another direction. In 1876 a crucial 89 of his 297 electoral votes came from four states Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin, His majority was very slim in all four and if he had lost even two of these states, Gerald Ford would be President today. As a result of last week's election, the Republicans are greatly strengthened in all of these populous states and in three of them the Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin voters turned out Democratic governors and replaced them with Republican governors. This will make it more difficult for Carter to win in 1980. (c) 1978, Los Angeles Times Syndicate Barbs Recall when, if you were having a wonderit was quite permissable to tell friends. "Gee, I feel gay today?" Loudest criticism of election results comes from the people who couldn't be bothered to turn up at the polls. Taking something for that cough won't help, most likely, but it will shut up your ful time, spouse Kids Quiz (Hananiah), Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. They won 300 new state legislative seats and now have majorities in one house or the other in 33 of the 99 state legislatures. That's building a base for the future at the grass-root- s level, where it is indispensable if the GOP is to again become a majority party. If any single thread in the pattern of voting could be seen, it was a movement to the political right in Doth parties. The democrats became less liberal and the center of the Republican Party became populated with more than off-ye- ," A couple of guys down in Austin, Texas, have decided to become the first naval lint entrepreneurs. It all came about when the two businessmen were sitting in the comfort of their cool offices one hot June afternoon watching the traffic. One turned to the other and said, "You know, I haven't found any lint in my naval for a long time." The other businessman replied, "ProoaDly 'cause you wear clothes. It's wiped out belly button fuzz polyester double-knmade it an endangered species." That conversation launched a new career for them as the first naval linf entrepreneurs. They made up cellophane packages of naval lint mattress ticking they obtained from a local factory, wrote a booklet describing the fluffy stuff's origins, proper care, astrological signs and tricks to teach your lint .and sold it for takes where the crucial decision-makinon Capitol Hill place But there were also important gains for the GOP and significant losses for the Democrats. Picking up a net gain of six governorships to a total of 18 out of 50 statehouses, the Republicans now rule some ot the most populous states in the union, including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin, g $3. In off-ye- - Dan. 1:17, 20 it's you who can shine a I'm flashlight in one ear and have the light come out the other one. open-minde- d Its hard remembrance to maintain romantic haynde while still picking hay out of your socks three weeks later. When your dream girl starts to haunt you, you begin to understand why sleeping nostrums are so popular. Some men grow ever more charming as but most of us aren't blessed with they age independent means of such proportions. of a - Our most recent poll Indicates that 67 percent of those polled on any given subject haven't the faintest Idea of what they were asked. Geneva Works Sad Implications in Air Cleanup Proposal Editor Herald: On Oct. 24, 1978 the Deseret News reported on proposed pollution control measures for Geneva Steel air cleanup, that are required by EPA, and were presented to the Utah Board of Health bv Alvin Rickers, director of the Bureau of Air Quality. Mr. Rickers indicated the cost to Geneva Steel could be $250,000,000 and that compliance by 1983 is required. Since that time one of the TV stations interviewed Geneva personnel including General Superintendent Huish, and my impression was that there was no way United States Steel Corp. would be able to spend that kind of money for pollution control and stay in business at Geneva Works. Mr. Rickers indicated concern in saying that he hoped Geneva could survive without suffering financial disaster, Geneva Works is having a real struggle to make a profit now and to add investments of $250 million with operating costs for this equipment is out of the question. The total cost of Geneva Works to the corporation is probably less t than $250 million, and the pre-sen- pollution control facilities cost less than $50 probably cost a to operate each corporation had that it could invest, I am sure it could find a better investment than pollution control facilities for Geneva Works that would make Geneva even less competitive than at present. If we go on the premise that the corporation will not spend the money to clean up the remaining small percent of air pollution, and that the regulations will not be relaxed, what effect would result million and few million year. If the $250 imllion ? Geneva Works would close and below are some of the ef- fects I foresee: The Geneva work force out of work (4500 to 5000 people). Increased taxes to offset taxes Geneva presently pays. Increased shipped-i- n costs for steel possibly from Japan. Increased costs for fertilizers from other sources. Cut supply of tar to Reilly Tar and Chemical Co. (Would probably close) Could have an adverse effect on real estate and construction business. Natural gas prices would increase because of the loss of of sales, sold fariabout 10 ng low demand periods, that help meet gas companies' fixed costs. Adverse effect on Utah Power & Light, sale of power and loss of dump power and backup from Geneva generators. Railroads both UP and loss of a significant their business. Trucking firms, substantial D&RG, part of loss of business. Fuel oil sales reduced million gallons per several vear. Parts and equipment and supplies, loss of sales. Telephone company loss of sales, could result in in creased rates. Close lime quarry down by Payson. Close coal treatment plant at Wellington. Reduce coal mining in Utah and Colorado by over 2,000,000 tons per year. Close ore mines in Cedar City area. Close ore mines by Lander, Wyo. Force the steel plants and fabricators on the west coast to get another source. I am sure there wil be other effects than the ones I have thought about. The President said he didn't want regulations to wreck the economy and be responsible for increased inflation, in his inflation control talk. It seems to me now is the time for many to be heard from in regards to how far we should go in destroying the socalled free enterprise system. Sincerely, J. Robert Gillespie H231 N, Canyon Road Provo |
