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Show 2 THE BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah rne Department ot Housing and Urban Development to beautify the parking meter posts in downtown Brigham City. To be Bobby Kennedy's barber just one time! Watching Eartha Kitt trying to pry that medicine ball out of her mouth. Seeing Charles deGaulle on To Sunday, January 28, 1968 -- Up fo Merchants A meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Brigham City could have great repercussions on the future of this community. We refer to the session, called by the city administration, to sample the level of interest in pushing through with the proposed downtown plan. Frankly, we've been disappointed at the lack of enthusiasm displayed by downtown property owners and merchants in the matter. Tell ... by Bruce A man on the radio said other day that dreams reveal a person's supressed wishes; that the subconscious is given a freer rein during the slumber hours. Which didnt sound too farfetched. However, measuring this theory against my experience of the preceding night's sleep indicated this - that have a hidden desire to fall off the capitol dome with no clothes on. IT SEEMS at every turn, city officials - not the merchants have initiated efforts in this area. The and city council in October 19 64, contracted mayor to have a plan and scale model prepared at a cost to Brigham City of 813,500. The items were completed and made available in September 1965 and have been gathering dust every since. Granted, there was a delay to determine if Brigham City, as a third class municipality, would become eligible for urban renewal funds. But this was hard!) reason enough to justify a delay of more than two years without laying some engineering groundwork and accumulating alternative facts and figures for accomplishing renovation of downtown Brigham I I City. GRANTED, there have been numerous meetings called with property owners to explore their attitudes, involving businessmen as members of a volunteer committee. Still, weve apparently progressed little beyond the point reached more than two years ago. In addition, the attitudes of downtown merchants as would relate to the plan, were mirrored in a recent survey of those who would continue or downtown parking lots. start to finance in the majority. were Negative responses off-stre- THE QUESTION might be properly asked: "If businessmen downtown don't care, why should anyone else? Those in city government are interested because the economic health of a city can be no stronger than the health of its business community. It's a practical fact of fiscal life that revenues correspond with the level of business prosperity. Every resident should care becaus the business district is the front page, the veneer of a city. It's the image, in great measure, carried away by visitors. In large part, its the opinion held by each citizen of his own town. Its pride, convenience in shopping, and importantly, sets the general tone or spirit of a community. WE HOPE that Wednesdays meeting will be fruitful, that it will yield progress of an immediate and substantial nature. The empty stores with their b'htnk faces and migration of business from Main street downtown and loss of customer dollars to other cities are the stark realities with which we must contend. The city administration has offered its support and assistance where possible. Now its up to the business community itself to get up and get going. d George Do If? If there another sphere of activity more ambiguous, confusing or unpredictable than politics, man has yet to discover it. Take the case of George Romney as an example in point. The harried Michigan governor and only announced Republican candidate for president, is waging a political fight for his life in New Hampshire. Now why this picturesque but thinlv populated New England state should dictate to the rest ot the nation is a unique political fact of life. is BY CONTRAST, a professional football team can lose four regular season games and still come up the winner in a world championship game. Romnevs battle for primary election votes in New Hampshire, however, is not a football game but he is waging it with just as much as a halfback streaking for the goal line. His chances of edging Richard Nixon in their collision rate varvinglv, depending pending head-oon which "expert happens to have your attention. n WE'VE READ in the words of one columnist machine is rife with and eroded with the loss of' key personnel. The picture was one of rodents scurrying from the decks of a sinking vessel. Yet, another knowledgeable observer describes the GOP aspirant's political phalanx as efficient and studded with talented and influential leaders. Furthermore, while some discount Romney as a serious contender for a victory in New Hampshire, let alone the president', others are not so swift to count him dow n and out. that Romney's campaign Our personal opinion n is that George Romney does not fit the stereotyped mold fashioned and tempered by copious campaigns of the past. He's an and determined man whose honest, public record brims with success in the face of adhard-workin- g versity. HE WAS AN UNDERDOG with American Motors, mired deep in financial troubles when he rescued it, and he was cast in the same role as a gubernatorial hopeful in predominately Democratic Michigan. George Romney thrives on the challenge of an uphill fight. Thats why wed suggest that observers around the nation not let themselves be "brainwashed into thinking he hasnt a chance. f. Other dreams that might dream include: Watching Eartha Kitt catch a medicine ball - right in the mouthl Being on hand to see Box Elder beat the Boston Celtics in a basketball game. Handling foreman duties as the harbor of Wonsan is sawed off from the rest of North Korea and towed to Hawaii. Getting through the morning mens physical fitness class without sustaining a new bruise. Supplying power for free to Magnesium Project from a homemade generator put together from spare washing machine parts. Receiving a $1 million grant from the Truth." Reading about the university of Utah interviewing 120 applicants for a vacancy in the speech department. Hearing that Mickey Rooney had decided to back Batman for the presidential nomination. Listening to Eartha Kitt trying to sing "Santa Baby" with the medicine ball still in her mouth. Dreams definitely have an influence on people's lives. You can read about it in the Bible. There are songs written about dreams and have you ever gotten up in the morning and found that your wife wouldn't speak to you? Why? Maybe if went something like this: "So what did do wrong now"? "You wouldn't help me." "I wouldn't help you what?" "I was dangling over that cliff, holding on to an old tree that was breaking off and you were so busy throwing medicine balls at Eartha Kitt, you wouldnt help me." "Youve been dreaming again." "Yes, but it was a real dream and you wouldnt help me." "Believe me, dear, if such a thing were really to happen, Id help you . . right after hit Eartha Kitt in the mouth with a medicine ball!" I I Letters to the Editor ... Toynbee on America EDITOR: j 1 Every American should read Toynbee's letter to Life Magazine on Dec.1 8. He is an English farmer and writer; has visited he U.S. many times in the last 40 years and declares more changes have taken place over here in the last two years than in all the other 40. f I . ; . Americans have- - always, seemed to him like, hawks and doyes. The hawks after the doves 'money " to build bigger cities, highways, airways, missile plants; and boasting to the world that the U.S. is the greatest, richest, most powerful nation ever on the earth, and should guard the weaker nations till they can get into the American way of life, which is the only way. A change had to come, he said, and it has been "enormus. Still hawks and doves, but the hawks are trembling in their boots, same as the doves. Youths are in open revolt in the schools and on the campuses; strike, unemployment, most terrible race riots in the big cities, and worst of all, total debt "Think of it, said the rising into the trillions Secretary or Treasury, "not billions but trillions. And the Secretary of Agriculture predicts the worst famine of history, if policies do not change. Till Americas feeling of false security and importance is now shattered at home and abroad. The only remedy suggested is more police to crack down on offenders. "And that isn't enough, said Toynbee, "all you need is to put people to work hippies as Henry Ford suggested as a permanent and all ' ! Member? of the Brigham City of Women Voters will be on the march In downtown Brigham City and area shopping centers this week as members of the local league visit busl. nesses during their annual fi. League nance drive. Mrs. Chris Bolleau, finance chairman, announced that local business and professional men Report Cub Scouts Enfoy Tour Editor: Thanks for letting us come, sign Kevin Parsons We enjojed coming to the News Journal sign Jeffrey Nelson I thought the news paper office was real neat, superior Scott I enjoyed visiting the paper office. Thank I uu enjoyed it of-fic- Ben Miller the Killer (Continued from page one) y ts n and development. THE LEAGUE of Women VoIs a nonpartisan group, which never supports candi. dates for office. It supports Issues which the local leagues have studied and agreed upon, s and then sends votes and to the national office for compilation. In addition to informatlng the public with objective materials the league on vital Issues, alms to develop an active In terest and role in government among women. With the excep. tlon of its board members, the women of the league are encouraged to participate in the activities and organization of their preferred political ters National Association for Mental Health opin-Ion- BOX from the files of he News & FIFTY YEARS AGO Miss Jennie Bloom was hostess January 11, 1918 to members of Qui Vive club last evening. Knitting and sewing were the features preceeding the serving of dainty refreshments, after which Miss Florence Knudson and Miss Helen Evans entertained the guests by demonstrating some fancy steps in dancing with Miss Verabell Call at the piano. The coterie of young ladies constituting this club meet every week at the various homes and enjoy a delightful social time. The members present last evening, resides the hostess, were Miss Helen Meade, Wilma Morgan, Gertrude Bigler, Leora Compton, Florence Knudson, Thelma Wright, F.utalia Hansen. Erma Earl, Verabell Call, Helen Evans, and Mrs. Wm. Pett, who was a guest of the club. Elbert Koford, son of P. J. January 14. 1918 Koford. narrowly escaped from drowning yesterday while coasting with a number of lads on the north pond. The ice broke and young Koford sank in the cold water reach-inhis chin, making it impossible for him to get out with his own efforts. It was also very dangerous for the other boys to approach as they too, may go under. His companions were dumbfounded, not knowing what to do, when little Morris Glover crawled towards his who was in distress, and assisted him out of the waters. The hoys then hurried home with him, not wishing any more coasting that day. Up to the time of going to press nothing had developed to cause any discomfort as a result of his experience. 30 YEARS AGO The JoIIyette Dancing club held January 14. 1938 a dancing party Wednesday evening at the commercial club rooms in this citv. Pink carnations and acacia arranged in a crystal basket centered the refreshment table. Lighted yellow taper in crystal candelabra burned at each end. Thirty five couples enjoved the affair. The committee on arrangements included Mr. and Mrs. Mack Fish-hurMr. and Mrs. Charles Whitworth, Mr. and Mrs. Reynold V. Reeder and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hamilton. The regular meeting of the January 14. 1938 American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lewis Jones. Presiding was Mrs. S. Martin Rasmussen, president. The program, under the direction of Mrs. Victor J. Bott included musical number and an interesting talk on legislative problems by Senator Will Holmes. Later in the evening, refreshments were served to 26 members bv the following committee: Mrs. Nancy Forrester. Mrs. F. J. Holton. Miss Rilla Holst, Mrs. Elsie Jensen. Mrs. Ann Jensen and Mrs. Moroni lt. . Cl.i hiiuuh. Pubhshoi Ch.is Subscription late $.150 per .vein In connection In advance. pavablc with Ihe Box Klder Journal (pub lishod Thuisd.ivs) $6.00 per vear-00 loi 6 months, single cop. in (cuts Men, bn Audit Bureau of Circulations. I t.ih Stale lb ess Association. National Asso( lutmn Newspaper anti Cm led Pi ess International. Utah Advoitismu Kepi esenlaliveState Piess Association. Salt hake ( county and the league state officers, will need even more funds to carry on Its objective and non Journal NEWS wockh tl4 M2 THIS presidential DURING election year when Utah will be electing a senator, two rep. resentatlves, and a governor in addition ELDER established newspaper in published evoiv Sund;i l News-JoiKlder Box nut, !!i ihe South Km si West. Itnuhum Citv. 114 M)2 Utah. Second Chins posluue p.iid .it the post olCicc. 16 South Knsl Wpkl llnuh.im Citv, Utah. A v . I t ah NATIONAL NEWSPAPER to many NIIUIPIIUJiMIMUl partisan voter service projects, Mrs. Bolleau said. Plans are already underway toward getting full registration and greater percentages of vot ers to the polls, plus having those voters informed on the vital issues. CAPITOL 5 Open: 1 p.m. School Days p.m. Sat., Sun. and Holidays TODAY Thru TUES. on voting laws government structure, congres sional procedures and other subjects is always available to local individuals or organiza. tions through the league and Its Information 6th GST1 FEB. IP '! publications. H REPORTS THEFT Steve Cazier, 122 West Third South, told Brigham City police Friday that a tachometer valued at $34 had been stolen from the SAND PEBBLES IN AlGnf fimiUlA his car. n mouCHONS PKtURl rH jy OftUI f com-panio- n Gunther the great for letting us come to the paper sen much. Spike this year in presenting Inform- THINK UTAH! ative programs to local organl-zationEach year the local From 1958 to 1967, the League has presented United of Utah produced 515 Nations study materials to the doctoral degrees in the science in area schools. libraries Utah ' produces actually at a faster rate than un. scientists PROGRAMS STUDY existing industry can employ dertaken by the Brigham City them. have of Women Voters League Included booklets on the city One wav of showing off and Its structure, the county Chi 1st mas cards requires a litand Its government,' the school tle moyine about, but the department, police system, arc worth it Empty a planning and zoning of Brigham book shelf and use it for a City, and the latest study com- standup displav of cards. pleted was on the health regulations and enforcement in The most common varieties Brigham City. of Christmas trees are fir and On the statewide level, the nonpartisan group has studied pine. state government, the state school system, juvenile facilities, and is cur. rently conducting a study on air pollution. The national program this year includes a study of the in opportunity equality of education and employment, U. S. relations with China, and distribution of water, and support of the United Na. tions program In peacekeeping I g J'y g parties. know Henry was right, Toynbee too. Both practice what they preached and so did our forefathers; so did the Savior of the world as the Carpenter of Nazareth; just a common pleasant carpenter for 30 years, but he set the pace and led the way. And when any nation deliberately disregards and disobeys that first law given to Adam and Eve, it will reap the whirlwind of destruction, unless it repents. Ransom Beecher There were 16 cases of in. fluenza from Box Elder coun. ty and 17 strep Infections from Brigham City reported to the State Department of Health dur-inthe week ending Jan. 19. Annual Fund Drive cure. We all DISEASES REPORTED Local LWV Launches have been notified In advance by persdnal letters laying out alms of the League. Funds donated are used for public education of on their voting rights citizens from one) (Continued page and responsibilities, public Is. noted. sues, and study of Issues on A total of 18 meetings re- a local, state, and national level. i j lated to civil defense were conVOTERS'SERVICE activities ducted with various groups, Including civic clubs, PTA units of the local league have in. information voter and church groups. And some eluded 1,750 pamphlets were distrlbut. booths, distribution of district ed during the year at these maps, candidates meetings, In. meetings and also to persons formal candidates receptions, attending the classes, the re- distribution of a flyer giving views of candidates for both port disclosed. parties, and public Information IN TERMS OF advancements on Issues involving state and made In 1967, the director said local government. an aucillary generator was In The; league first sponsored ob- week Nations stalled in the basement of United the city police station, provid servances locally, and worked Ing automatic emergency power in ' (Cooperation with the city tofthe police department and committee on the United Nations jail and manually controlled owners. lights for the fire department perty This, In addition to the 328 and basement of the fire station. 1967 the Corps spaces we already have marked During a of, Army Engineers made a and stocked, will give us survey In Brigham City for addi- total of 1,409 public shelter tional public fallout shelters. spaces, the report stated. It referred also to a pre. They, In conjunction with the civil defense director, were viously published survey which able to locate an additional 1,081 revealed that 90 percent of the homes In the city have base public shelter spaces, ments or other types of shelt. THESE WILL BE marked ers with a protection factor of and stocked as soon as we re- from 10 to 40, meaning a per ceive a print. out on the pre son will be 10 to 40 times cise locations and are able to safer in their basement or shelt get leases signed by the pro er in event of nuclear attack. CD u Rex Earl of Superior Dairy presents contribution SUPPORTS LW'V DRIVE to Mrs. Bert Jensen, center, and Mrs. Curt Lancaster, representing the Brigham City League of Women Voters which is conducting its annual fund campaign. of the spike driving ment throughout the summer of 1969 are currently being made by the state centennial commission. THINK UTAH! of prominent men who have a lot of influence, he remark, ed. Utahs Freeport Law, also called a "manufacturing law, gives the processor or manu 12 months to get his facturer funds WE HOPE TO raise . to end state products from industry to finance rep. markets without taxation Golden for lica engines Spike another way In which Utah en. National Historic site, Moler courages Industry and action. stated. He noted that bids for the site's visitor center will be William Tynda.e pioduced called March 1 and construe, tion will get underway as soon he first printed tersion of the New Testament In Enclixh ii i as weather permits. 1526 Jensen. Plans for a daily out-of- A For the convenience of Box Elder County customers electric service bills may be paid at MACKS PHARMACY 97 South Main Brigham City |