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Show Running for office Congress Governor Joe H. Ferguson, airline captain from American Fork, has announced for the Republican nomination for United States Congress in Utahs First Congressional District. At a reception and news conference at' the Salt Lake International Airport, Captain Ferguson blamed a reckless and irresponsible Congress for getting our government off course and out' of control. Both federal spending and prothe federal cess are out of control, FerAs a result, guson charged. taxes and inflation are on an trend. Deficit the for past 12 months spending alone is nearly 100 billion. This results in inflation which is eating away at' the purchasing power and savings of all Americans. We need a responsible Congress to reduce taxes, stop inflation and control the powers of regulatory agencies. This The major issue in the next four years is the con- law-maki- ng ever-upwa- rd would go a long way toward stimulating the economy' and creating jobs. If elected, I will work vigorously toward that objective. promised. Ferguson Treasurer Golden L. Allen, former State Treasurer and State Boxing Commissioner, has announced his intention to seek the State Treasurer post. on the Republican ticket. He is presently a Tax Compliance Officer in the State Tax Commission. (1969-197- 2) Lt. Governor William E. Dunn, Salt Lake County Commissioner, has announced his candidacy for the office of Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State on .the Republican ticket. The announcement was made at a news conference held in the Commission board room at the City and County Building in Salt Lake. 1976 trol of government, 22, accord- ing to State Senator Dixie L. He announced his Leavitt. candidacy for the governorship April 15. State government, Leavitt feels, has increased in power, size and complexity in recent years, far beyond its ability to deliver services to the pub- -. lie, or to justify the great increase in expenditures needed to support them. The state needs new leadership with a will to review the services being rendered by the state and make sure that only real needs are being addressed, and only in the most efficient manner All of our state possible. and activities departments need to be reviewed and totally justified, says Leavitt. The Republican April Record Juan San The candidate thinks people will agree with The public has already . him. learned that many of the things we expect of government just arent practical. Either the expense is too great or government doesnt have the skill or efficiency to deliver. Frankly, people expect less of government, and its time to reflect those lower expectations in lowered expenses. In Senator Leavitts view, its time for a man with legislative experience to assume the governorship. The legislature, he says, is responsible for the positive and en- MONTICELLO SCOUT TROOP 314 worked on a 2000-fosection of the trail at Goosenecks State Park March 27 that will afford visitors the option of more than just the view at Goosenecks. When finished, the trail will be a round trip starting at the parking lot and dropping toward the San Juan' River, with stops along the way to identify plants and other life forms of the area, then back to the parking lot. Work was done under the direction of Gordon Topham, Photo by Bill Francom; caption by David Utah Parks and Recreation District Supervisor. ot ' Bronson. The Broken Arrow Center terprising character of the state government in recent years. The Senator has himself served in the Utah State Presents Senate during some of the most productive sessions and has acquired an insight, into the problems facing the people and the state. I feel strongly that people should control government, not government controlling people, Leavitt said. Atty. General On Friday, April 16, Loren Dale Martin announced that he will be a Republican candidate for Utah State Attorney Gen- Concert eral. Mr. Martin was an FBI Agent (Please turn to page 10) Only $47 . 53 (plus $3.17 for FET) ah HR78X15 Entertainers from North and South America and the Islands of the Sea will bring exciting music and dances to San Juan County on May 1, 1976 at the San Juan High Auditorium. RAMANUEVE- - singing group from Bolivia who presently have the number one hit song in their country! A . DANCERS AND SINGERS - Performing songs and dances from the islands of Kauai, Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand! NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN DANCERS STEEL BELTED RADIAL Free mounting and balancing With each set of four FREE toe-i- n and alignment adjustment Broderick Tire Monticello, Utah - Performing traditional dances! GUITARISTS AND SINGERS FROM MEXICO Tickets: Adults, $2.50 ($3 at door); Students, $1 off with activity card Children, 50c Buy your tickets for either 5 to or 8 to 10 p.m. performances at 7 p.m. these locations: Parley Redd Merc; First Western Bank in Monticello; Monticello Merc; First Security Bank in Blanding; San Juan High School; UNDC medical clinics at Creek and Halchita; any Montezuma UNDC office. Sponsored by the Utah Navajo Development Council |