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Show 4A Emery County Progress Wednesday, June 29, 1983 Progress Poll How big is big? Perspective Even people who are convinced that government is too because part of Its big don't know exactly how big it is bigness is of a dimension that defies most kinds of measuring. Like radiation, it envelops, penetrates and engulfs. One measure is all government spending relative to the gross national product. Before World War I it was usually about 6 or 7 percent a year. During the war It zoomed to 21 percent plus. Then it fell to little more than its prewar level. After the Depression hit, it rose to 5 percent and stayed there during the New Deal era, reflecting vigorous government spending and a lesser degree of economic controls than came later. At its peak during World War II it was more than 46 perpercent. From 1946 until 1950 it ranged around cent. During the Korean War it rose to 22.5 percent. It has of GNP ever since. remained at about to There's more it than that. If transfer payments are added to spending for goods and services, the percentage of GNP. rises to more than Another measure is the percentage of employed on the government payroll: 5 or 6 percent during the 1920s; 11 to 14 percent during the 1930s when millions were employed in emergency programs; rising from 9 percent after the end of World War to about 15 percent since the 1960s. The biggest expansions of government in recent decades are not easy to measure, yet they may be more significant than the growth that can be gauged. Who can with any degree of certainty total the billions spent because of government regulations and orders from federal agencies and federal courts? Some of the most critical areas of governmental growth are almost beyond measuring. In the Freeman, in his article, ''Where Figures Fail: Measuring the Growth of Big Government," Robert Higgs, author and professor of economics at the University of Washington, points out that the essence of Big Government is coercive power. This power originates, he says, in the actions of regulatory agencies, legislatures and the courts. Often they extend their sway without spending a cent. But the spending follows along with higher taxes and more staff. By the time opponents of Big Government realize what has happened, Higgs says, "the horse has long since escaped from the barn. Entrenched bureaucrats and program beneficiaries make it almost impossible to undo what's been done." He has some wisdom on strategy: "Limiting the scope of modern Big Government requires more than containing its expenditure, taxation and employment. It is essential that the creation and extension of governmental authority be restrained at its sources. Here as elsewhere, an ounce of prevention works more effectively than a pound of cure." (Reprinted by permission of The Indianapolis Star) Why not reduce pay and year? QUESTION: Should more or less effort be made to develop tourism in Emery County? by Angie Fillmore a general rule, response to this weeks poll question was a feeling that Emery County has much to offer tourists, and those areas of our county which would be of interest should at least be advertised. Increased tourism in the county would generate revenue and bring other positive situations with it, but residents also point out the drawbacks, including the diminishing of the wilderness atmosphere Emery As 14-1- The Senate got into a bitter squabble recently about how much members should make inside and outside of Congress. It settled the question with little grace and even 'less sensitivity by giving members a 15 percent salary increase beginning July 1 and delaying until next year any and limit on what members may earn from speech-makin- g similar activities directly attributable to the congressional connection. The battle of wits and words started when some senators argued that it was unseemly at best to be paid less than members of the House of Representatives and the only way the upper chamber could save face was to start collecting the same salary as the House. But then somebody brought up the Senate privilege of unlimited outside income, as compared with the House's 30 percent of salary ceiling. And quite a few of your senators pointed out that some Senate committee chairmen had earned a passel of money last year on the chicken and peas circuit. In some cases, some earned more speaking to special interest groups than they got from Uncle Sam. That made a few people squirm and so there were proposals to put a ceiling on outside earnings or eliminate outside earnings altogether and raise salaries to $100,000. and most appealing But the most drastic from Sen. Howard of came Tennessee's all proposition and the both salaries recommended who Baker, cutting in in Senate Have session half. the only legislative year from January to July, Baker urged, slash the pay in half and let members earn whatever they can the rest of the 11-1- one-fift- h County now offers. 1 1 g. r Connie Allen, Orangeville: More! Because Emery County is a pretty place and people should be made aware of whats really here. Forum one-thir- d year. That's the best deal any member of Congress has offered to the American people in at least 25 years. With half the usual time in session, members could be expected to make only half the mischief they make now. Just think, half the legislation, half the taxes, half the noise pollution. Ah, it's an intoxicating prospect. We don't know if Baker was serious or just Or maybe he figures less time on the Senate floor means more time to campaign for the presidency. At any rate, he had a great idea going there for a while. Too bad it got upstaged by that 15 percent pay increase. ( Reprinted with permission of The Indianapolis Star) grand-standin- 5 Thanks to parents From the coaches and the kids of the Red Sox, we would like to thank all the parents for your support and participation in T. League this year. You have made it very exciting for us all. Thanks Sun Progress Inc All rights reserved All property of Sun Progress Inc No pari hereof may be reproduced without prior written consent. 1983 Emery County Progress weekly newspaper, established in 1(99, and published every Wednesday. A Postmaster send cnanges of address to ' P O Box 389, Castle Dale, Utah 84313 Roger Warner, Castle Dale: Less! I like being remote, being away from people instead of around so many. USPS Editorial & Classified 381-243- 381-243- Display Advertising 1 1 Dan Stockburger General Manager Larry Davis, Editor Advertising Mary Bentley In Emery and Carbon Counties 1 Year 2 Years $14 50 S10 In Utah, outside area Out of State $13 $11 (includes APO, FPO) Postal Regulations require that all subscrip tions by paid in advance Entered as second class matter at the post, office in Castle Dale, Utah Member of Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association Nancy Bunderson, Orangeville: I think people are already aware of our mountains and the behuty .land-- t recreation t the desert has to offer. It would be up to the local industries (mines and power plants) to develop tourism programs with regard to their operations. Has it come to this? State survey by Larry W. Davis Trying to get more and more people to come to Utah to spend their vacation money is a major project for the Utah Travel Council. One thing the council has been doing is commissioning surveys to determine how rs perceive our fair state. A recent study indicates that Utah has come a long way in 12 years. Now people think we have impressive citiep and Utahns are no longer Amish-like- . However, when compared with Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, those surveyed believe we have nice parks, but not as nice as the other states. Utah people, the survey concludes, aren't as friendly as those in other states either. A big complaint is that Utah liquor laws are "overwhelmingly restrictive." In fact, a popular bumper sticker seen about notes that "If you think our liquor laws are strange, you should see our underwear." I wouldn't mind feel about being asked about how co-ecame to my door with another state. If an acne-facea clipboard to ask my feelings on, say, California, I'd have some thoughts. I haven't spend much time in California, but I believe that just about everything is legal there. Everybody has to be whacko to qualify for a driver's license. The state is divided into two sections. All republicans live south of Los Angeles while all democrats live north of Sacramento. All cities east of the coast are real ly part of Nevada. All recreation is resticted to motorhome tours, and the capital is Disneyland. The Beach Boys set fashion standards, and anybody who is anybody has a footprint in cement in front of a famous restaurant. Skiing there is better than in Utah, but costs more and has ski lift botobag weight limits. I don't know if the travel council In California would get much Insight from my survey results. They might seem pretty mundane to them. I guess I'll just have to visit California to set the record straight. It might be that California is even more Amish-lik- e than Utah. 1 i ri f 1 i' 1 4 t Del Cammack, Clawson: No, I dont think so. The less money spent, with regard to taxation, the better off we are. 44 Tid. AS y & I d Sheriffs log Cleveland woman complained of receiving harassing phone calls. Ambulance dispatched to Huntington canyon - motorcycle accident - one person injured. Huntington woman said someone took food stamps from her purse at a local store. Vandalism done to a childs playhouse at a Ferron home. Huntington man said someone sabotaged gas tanks on a boat and truck at his home. Hitchhiker was stopped near Green River in the act of damaging delinator posts along Young driver was cited for reckless driving after he was reported speeding around a Huntington neighborhood. Ambulance requested for woman who fell from horse in Castle Dale. Deputies were advised of possible missing person near San Rafael bridge. The victim returned to camp just as a search was being started. Cow was hit by truck near milepost 41 in Huntington Canyon. Ambulance from Green River was dispatched to a traffic accident east of Green River. One person was killed in that accident. Elmo woman said her neighbor had been stealing water from her 0. irrigation ditch. Issue was settled at scene. Two tone brown pickup left Huntington gas station without paying for gas. Emery EMTs responded to injury 11 miles east of accident on Fremont Jet. Prowler was checked at Huntington trailer court. Juvenile caught shoplifting at Castle Dale store. Green River officers arrested a man after he allegedly left a service station and refused to pay for gas. He was turned over to Grand County officers. Someone stole registration sticker from a license plate on a car in Ferron. Hitchhiker stole wallet from Colorado motorist east of Green River as the pair was riding toward Green River. Castle Dale man was arrested on warrant from Castle Dale court. Vehicle at a Huntington residence was burglarized. Gun and stereo equipment was taken. Ferron woman reported someone vandalized her car at her home. One car hit a parked car in Ferron causing minor damage. Loud party was quieted near 200 West and 400 South in Huntington. Two gas thefts Investigated at Green River Service stations. Castle Dale man arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife at their home. Green River officers picked up a runaway from Colorado. The juvenile was turned over to Grand County authorities. 0 One car accident reported miles west of Green River on Motor and transmission were taken from the back of a pickup truck near 100 North State in Ferron. Deputies settled a custodial dispute over children of a couple in Huntington. Parties were referred to their attorneys. Emery resident complained about trucks speeding on Emery Main 15-2- Street. Woman from Huntington lost sack baby clothes and some prescription medicine in Huntington Canyon. Male suspect was arrested after his wife complained he assaulted her in Huntington. Female was arrested for failure to appear in 11th Circuit court. Green River fire units were called to extinguish a brake fire in a semitrailer truck west of Green River on of wanted for failure to was arrested near warrant appear Suspect tiawson. Family fight at a Huntington home was settled at the scene. Castle Dale man told deputies he hit a deer in Huntington Canyon near the Stuart Ranger station. One man was arrested for DUI on South Main Street in Huntington. Deputies investigated hit and run property damage accident in Orangeville. Deputies assisted UHP units at scene of truck rollover near the Carbon-Emer- y line on SR10. Utility trailer was damaged when it flipped over on roadway south of Huntington. Truck ran off road in Huntington Canyon west of Huntington. I960 white pickup was suspect vehicle in gas theft from a Huntington store. d Trespassing problem on private driveway in Orangeville was settled at the scene. Castle Dale man said he was run off road by another vehicle causing damage to his car. Two Juveniles were stopped after they allegedly were found removing parts from a road grader in Castle Dale. Think about it If grades are given to students according to their merit, why cant teachers be paid according to theirs? f f Debbie Larsen, Huntington: Yes! Were just as good as any place else! c v I S Richard A. Bcdier, Castle Dale: I think they should make more effort. I dont know in what fields, perhaps advertising. We have a lot of scenic areas. |