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Show Violation of Rights letters to the Hditor...M I I U.S.MAI1 Dear Sir: I would like the opportunity to reply to your editorial of March 11, 1965 (Personally Speaking, by KTWC). In your editorial, you mentioned my letter of the same date as a valid argument against Fluoridation of the public water supply. In my letter I was critical of socialising fluoridation. Your answer to this was, and I quote, And I guess after all, weve gone down the socialism trail so far, why should we hold bafck one more demand from government." I am not against the use of fluoride, but I am against socialism, apparently, you are against neither. Your editorial makes it apparent why America has become more and more socialistic over the past 40 yrs In every case socialism Is wrapped in a pretty package and given an acceptable name, such as fluoridation, subsidy, Medical care etc. But after about 40 years of this, the pretty paper comes off the package and leaves us with bare socialism. 'Perhaps socialized fluoridation in itself, is not such an important thing, but what is important is the trend toward more and more socialism. With this kind of an attitude of accepting socialism a little at a time, means that in 10 years or so this county will be com-ipletel- y Sincerely, Don L. Law-so- A Proper Role Dear Editor: I. am as much opposed to socialism as any of my fellow citizens, but I am not opposed to government. When the governing body can instigate for pennies per person measures which are absolutely proven to be healthful by scores of well documented and scientific investigations, I believe government1 can Iruly-serv- Editor: people. ' theSuch a adjust - . , - ntv proposition is the proposal to have our city the fluoride content ot our water to the optimal level. Let me explain what I mean by "adjust the fluoride content. Fluoride Is a natural constituent of fresh water on our contenent as well as of the waters of our The fluoride concentration of surrounding oceans. fresh water in the United States ranges from 0.1 ppm (parts per million) to 27 ppm. The concentration in our sea water ranges from 1.0 Fluoride is also present in most all the to 1.4 ppm. foods we eat, especially fish. With these facts in mind, it is difficult to understand how any form of life on land or sea could have s survived unless it was fully able to cope with a intake of fluoride from its environment. The fluoride ion concentration of fresh water along the Wasatch range, and this includes our present Brigham City water supply, is approximately .2 ppm. As the recommended amount of fluoride in the drinking water is 1.0 ppm this would mean that our water should have an increased concentration. If 1 were living in a town in the Texas panhandle or around Rexburg, Idaho or Colorado Springs, Colorado where the natural fluoride of the water is 2.5 ppm, two and times the recommended amount, then it would be best if some were removed. In areas where the residents are fortunate enough to have the optimal level of fluoride in the water, and there are many of these, the only differences in the health is that the children and adults have teeth which are much more resistant to decay processes and have a brighter sheen. Like iodine and certain other naturally occuring substances required by the body, fluoride can be toxic if taken in large doses. In an article published in 1954 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Hodge & Smith stated that to be poisoned from water fluoridated at 1.0 ppm, an adult would have to consume 660 gallons or a child 165 gallons within 2 to 4 hours. This is, of course, not possible. It is true that the benefits of fluoride to the developThis, ing teeth can be obtained through daily tablets. however is expensive and you and I know that few For ten cents children will receive them regularly. the opiti-mahave can as a we city person per year per fluoride level. In my opinion this Is a shining example of how organization of the people, which is government, can serve. Sincerely yours, iRussell O Glaus er, D.D.S. con-tinou- one-ha- lf Arrives in Germany Editor: I felt I had better write and tell you I have moved from the language mission in Provo and I am now The weather Is cold and it stationed In Germany. Thank you for the News and Is nothing like home. Journal. It helps me keep up on the goings on back home. Elder William Dee Young 8 Munich 42, Hogenberg Plat 22 bRc-schGermany To Precede . Yours very truly, Utah Citizens' Opposed to fluoridation of Public Water Supplies. Fred W. Morrison, chairman . Cant Stand Public Gaze Dear Editor: Congratulations for your article on fluoridation in I note with interest the March 2 Box Elder News. the proponents propoganda article in your March 4 edition. The proponents ot fluoridation are still using the same specious arguments that Utah voters have rejected every time they have had the chance to vote on them. For eight years, from 1953 to 1961, I was chairman of the Utah Citizens Committee Against 'Fluoridation. During this eight years, fluoridation went to referendum eight times, and was defeated eight times. Ogden, Clearfield, American Fork, Springville, Vernal,' Price, Kearns, and Salt Lake City have all voted down the proposal to add a known cumulative poison to the disease, public water supply for a Salt Lake voted 35,000 against, 10,000 for. Fluoridation of municipal water supplies cannot stand the public gaze. The day you printed the headline. "Fluoridation Opposed at City Meeting", you made sure that Brigham City will not fluoridate its water supply, for all that is needed to defeat fluoridation is a fair newspaper Chat will print the pro and con argument, and a e 1 Dinner Party BC - Mom,- 65 fewer liberties ' Look, The issue in the fluoridation controversy is freedom,' not teeth. A person should not be forced against his will to take a food or drug for a disease. It just so happens that fluoridation is not sound medically or dentally, but the moral issue should be sufficient for those citizens who recognize freedom of choice as the foundation of all liberties and happiness. Every benefit promised by proponents of compulsory fluoridation is available to those who want It by alternative methods. Fluorides are available in tablets and food supplements, where they can be accurately controlled, and given only to those to whom they are intended. Respectfully, Clinton R. Miller Washington, D.C. Stake Ball Members of the Young Mar. rleds group from the various wards of the Brigham City LDS stake will gather for a dinner party to be held prior to the stake Gold and Green ball on Saturday evening, Mar. 20. The dinner will be held In the Brigham City Seventh LDS ward cultural hall beginning at 7:30 p. m., according to Mr. and Roberr Favero, stake Mrs. Young Marrleds leaders. Catering a delicious meal will be the Seventies Quorum of the Brigham City stake. A brief program will be pre. seated and prizes awarded and the Faveros said this week a gala evening Is being planned, Tickets are now on sale in each of the wards of the stake and reservations may be made by contacting the Young Mar. rled leaders In the respective wards before March 15. - socialized. Utah Tuesday, March 16 1965 An article under the caption "A HOT POTATO was published in your Feb. 25, edition reporting that the Brigham City Kiwanis club has urged the city council to take immediate steps to fluoridate the citys municipal In order that your readers may be in a position to evaluate this controversial issue for themselves, it is well to explain that this fluoridation kick-off- " was projected by a representative of the United States Public Health service in Washington, D.C , who, as usual, is making use of a local service club to carry the ball for him. Because no epidemic or contagious condition exists, why is all this immediacy of action so necessary? It is amazing how deplorable some aspects of childrens diseases become once a benevolent specialist succeeds in getting himself on the public payroll. Basic rights of American citizens, including the freedom of choice of remedial measures for the prevention and healing of diseases, are fully protected by the Constitution of the United States and as stated therein, no governmerKel agency shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens and neither shall equal protece ion be denied any person. Fluoridation of the public water supply constitutes an unequivocal violation of such protection. All to often, these "department crusaders" fail to respect the rights of the parents to choose the method of prevention and treatment of disease of their qhildren that in their common-sens- e judgement best supplies and fits the need. The proponents of fluoridation have repeatedly admitted that fluorides in water have nothing to offer adults therefore, no valid reason can be advanced for adults to be forced to drink water so treated. Fluoridation of the public water supply an erosion of the individuals freedom and right of decision. This is not a Governmental prerogative or function. tor means available There are other ingesting fluorides into the physical system of children whose parents wish to make use of this chemical for their offspring. Fluoride tablets, as an example, are available at any local drug store and at a nominal cost; there are also private fluoridation systems which may be obtained for home use; or the family dentist' can paint the childrens teeth with a fluoride solution. The above is a presentation of "the other side of the coin" to enable your readers to judge for themselves in the light of their constitutional "rights". water-supply- Against Socialism, Not Fluoridation Socialism ds sold as a humanitarian act, of one group giving to another group, (the haves giving to the have nots). But is .this true? Doesnt it represent taking rather than giving? Isnt it that the have nots form a majority at the polls, and by confiscatory taxation, take from the haves? 'Rather than respresenting generosity, doesnt it misrepresent it? Actually isnt socialism legalized plunder? I hate to see my Country become socialized, as J know that you cannot serve two masters. "Ye cannot serve God and Mammon". Do the socialists believe this, apparantly they do, otherwise, why is the traveling companion of socialism atheism? The socialists of Russia feel a need to denounce the existence of God, Hitlers socialists of the 1930s felt a need to denounce the existence of God. As our beloved Country becomes more and more socialistic, we can observe signs of atheism looming on the horizon of our nation. The Supreme court rend- ered a decision making it unconstitutional for any state to require a belief in God as a qualification for public office. The Supreme court has made it unpathriotic for public schools to teach children to pray, by ruling against saying a prayer in the New York schools. I believe we must stop the spread of socialism at every opportunity. As socialism increases, free agency diminishes. You state in your editorial regarding socialized fluoridation, the C09t is measured in pennies. I say, the cost is measured in freedom. Dear THE BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, JOIN PARTY Getting In step for the Brigham City Stake Gold and Green Ball are left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bradbury, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Jacobsen, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hadfield, Mr.and Mrs. Michael Cheney, who are just as eagerly anticipating the dinner party for Young Married of the stake which will be held prior to the dance. Saturday evening, March 20, is the night of the big event. TO The Sound of Music - PURE Thats how mothers Ticket Sales Announced Tickets are now on sale at box office or by mall for the 20th century Fox motion picture of "The Sound of production Music, opening March 24 at the Utah Theatre In Salt Lake City. All seats are reserved for the 10 performances weekly with tickets ranging In price from $1.50 to $2.50 each. Even, lng performances are scheduled nightly at 8:30 p.m. with matin, ees Wed., Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 2 p.m. ROBERT WISES production of "The Sound of Music" stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, and co.stars Eleanor Richard Haydn and Parker, and Peggy Wood. The Todd-ADeLuxe Color musical was produced and directed by Wise, Award winner for "West Side Story." Richard Rodgers wrote musica and lyrics for two new songs for the film production, which has a screenplay by Enrest Lehman. Wise took his cast and crew to Salsburg, Austria, to film the story of the famous Von Trapp family singers against the authentic backgrounds of the world-fame"City Of Mus-,lq- '. They spent 11 weeks filming In many of the citys landmarks such as Mlrabell s Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, Terrace and the Mozart footbridge. DURING THE COURSE of the location shooting, which occupied virtually one.half of the The schedule, production Sound of Music company util, lzed historic Frohnburg Castle, now a dormitory for music at the Mestarteum, to slm. ulate the Von Trapp villa. The actual home of the family was occupied by Gestape chief Hein rich Himmler during World War II and Is now surrounded by a JOY ' describe their Long wall, making It useless for filming purposes. The famous Salsburg Music Festival scenes were shot In the most spectacular of the citys landmarks, the Felenrelt. schule or Rocky Riding School. The stage of the vast amphl-theatrIs backgrounded by scores of arched tunnels carved out of the rocky mountain that surrounds the city, forming an climactic scenes of the film. STARS The Sound of Music will In Distance visits with high their children. Pure joy. 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