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Show Universal Microfilming Corp. Lf'ierpoint Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah l-- i J Know How to Mark Your Ballot Students Give Edge To GOP Candidates The next best thing to a crystal ball in forecasting, election results in Box Elder county is the traditional straw vote taken at Box Elder Junior High school. American history students cast their ballots Friday and gave most Republican candidates an edge. In the race generating top interest the battle between Sen. among Utahns Frank E. Moss and Rep. Laurence J. the Burton for the U.S. Senate Republican Burton emerged a clear-cu- t winner. The tally was 184 to 131, making Burton the top vote-gettamong candidates Sunset Man Found Dead facing opponents. In the other congressional race, GOP bearer Richard standard Richards defeated his Democratic opponent, K. Gunn McKay, by a margin for the U.S. House of Representatives. 161-1- Closest Race Closest race in the student balloting was between two Brigham City men vying for the Utah House of Representatives from District No. 53. In this one, Democrat D.D. Billings e victory, 144 to 143, over gained a Republican Willis L. Hansen. It was one of only two Demo wins. The other was fashioned by Sheriff Warren W. Hyde who outdistanced challenger Jay M. Herbert, the Brigham City police officer, Another close race shaped up between district attorney hopefuls Lyle W. one-vot- 9. Hillyard, Republican, and incumbent David W. Sorenson, a Democrat. 3 winning Hillyard received a margin. Both men are Logan attorneys. 142-13- In Springs Sunset bather The body of a was found Friday afternoon floating face down in a mineral springs pool just off the Thiokol road, 14 miles west of Brigham City. According to Box Elder County Sheriff Warren W. Hyde the victim was George Beniamin Haskel. He said the victim's wife was waiting for Haskel in the car. She called to him two times previously to see if he was alright. He responded both times. A while later she called him again and received no response. County Commission Races In the two contests for county commission, Republican Malcolm C. Young triumphed over his Democratic opponent, incumbent William D. Burton, in the four-ye- ar race from the water. Million applied artificial respiration, but with no results. He drove to Corinne and called the sheriff. Mrs. Haskel told the sheriff that they arrived at the springs at noon. The death was reported at 2 p.m. Arthritic victims use the pool extensively, according to deputies. The body was taken to the Felt Funeral home. The moment of truth is at hand for candidates in county, legislative and congressional races. With campaign oratory, advertising and handshaking having reached a crescendo, political aspirants will settle back Tuesday, Nov. 3, to wait the voters verdict. Prospects in Box Elder county point to a strong turnout at the polls. Citizens can cast their ballots in 54 districts from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The county clerks office was flooded during the past week with persons voting by absentee ballot. This privilege is continuing through Monday for those who will be at least 20 miles from their district on election day. 165-10- Dale G. Baron, Republican, was a 1 victor over Democrat William L. Packer, in the two-yequest. County Treasurer Glen M. Bennion, Republican, won out over challenger Earl in his bid for K. Seegmiller, ar 162-10- And in the Utah House race from District No. 54, Republican W. Edward Kerr won convincingly over D.B. Green, the Democrat, The non-partis- Mrs. Haskel summoned the help of Glen Million, Salt Lake City. He broke a lock on the door of the unit and pulled the victim Comp, race for First District judge was not included in the junior high balloting. Been Correct This student expression has been amazingly correct in indicating in advance the trend of past elections. Will it again? The anser will unfold Tuesday as Box Elder county voters go to the polls to decide for real the political fate of the candidates. The straw vote was taken under the direction of Claire H. Bailey, head of the history department at Box Elder Junior High school. Board Airs Question On BE District Staff Vote Early County Clerk K.B. Olsen again issued a reminder for voters to visit the polls early, if possible, and to make their decisions on the and candidates propositions beforehand. It will be a busy enough time in the booth just marking the ballot without taking extra minutes to choose between candidates. The number of races will vary, depending upon where you live. However, all Box Elder voters will have a voice in deciding contests for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, state senate and house of representatives, two seats on the county commission, and county sheriff and treasurer. Also, First District judge and attorney and state school board, and three proposed ' amendments to the state constitution. and are there community Additionally, precinct contests for the Box Elder Board e of Education, and justice-of-the-peac- cemetery maintenance district com- missioner. Also to be found on the ballot for the first time this year is an opportunity for voters to approve or disapprove an unopposed incumbent holding a judicial office. In this case, its Justice J. Allan Crockett of the Utah Supreme court. A number of county officials are unopposed this year, including County Clerk K.B. Olsen, Assessor Clifton G.M. Kerr, Recorder Margaret R. Evans, County Attorney O. Dee Lund and Surveyor Denton H. Beecher. A check with local registration agents this past week disclosed a late surge of activity, especially among young citizens, many of whom will be casting their first over to vote for candidates on another ticket. He may draw a line through the candidates for whom he does not wish to vote but its not necessary. The number of options may tend to confuse rather than accommodate the voter. And that's why its a good idea to know how you will vote before going to the polls. ballot. All voters are reminded that several options are open to them in marking their ballots. Straight Ticket To i vote a straight party ticket, its necessary only to place an X in the circle above the ticket. Those who wish, may also mark the square opposite each candidate. To vote for candidates on more than one ticket, you may mark in the squares opposite the names of the candidates for whom you wish to vote. A person may scratch by marking in the circle above a ticket and then cross Judicial, state and local school boards, contests and are etc. are located in the extreme right column on the ballot. Just above the voting squares are instructions about how to vote. non-partis- School Work Welcome Mat Is Out For N-- J Election Party Done? Were having a party and youre invited. Its the annual Box Elder News and Journal election night South First West. And its coming Tuesday, Nov. 3. The party will start after the polls close at 8 p.m. Tabulations from Box Elder countys 54 districts will be listed on the big N-- J board as quickly as they are received. It should be an exciting evening with several key races drawing a lot of voter interest. There will be donuts and coffee from Robbins Donut shop and P?ehive Bottling Works soda pop served to party-goer1 Those unable to attend are invited to call the N-- J office for latest returns. But if you can, please join us on election night. at get-togeth- er 55 s. 723-347- F.lrst in q Scries The contractor has been granted a k extension but it appears he may already have completed remodeling work at Lincoln Elementary school. Morgan Hawkes, administrator of curriculum, told the Box Elder Board of Education Wednesday that contractor Wayne A. Jensen said he was finished. However, architect Paul Evans indicated that a list of items should be checked first before the project can be determined completed. It will be necessary to conduct a final inspection before opening the building for use. We dont want the kids in there if its not totally completed and inspected, the administrator stated. Its possible, he added, that students could be in the building by the end of this week. two-wee- - Delays Prompted Request in his bid that work would be completed by Oct. 31. However, delays caused by some change orders had k prompted him recently to ask for a extension. Apparently he finished sooner than expected, and ostensibly, in time to meet the original deadline. The board authorized the extension nevertheless, upon the recommendation bf Evans who said it was justified, in event that something remains to be done. Jensen had indicated two-wee- Is The Box ? office Elder School district central over-staffed- This question was raised at Wednesdays regular school board meeting. It appeared to be resolved by a report from Morgan Hawkes, administrator of curriculum, who disclosed that central staff in terms of positions paid by the district is as low or lower than any time since 1959-6For example, 10 years ago there were 19 persons employed of which five were paid by special state or federal funds and state uniform school fund. This left a net of 14 employes. In the current year, total employment Is 23 with 10 paid from the state and federal funds for a net of 13 employes. Included among these are the superintendent, board clerk, directors, counselors, supervisors, maintenance personnel and clerks and secretaries. Has misgivings However, board member Eberhart Zundel voiced some misgivings about the matter. "Im not in a position yet to satisfy my constituents except to say that everything Zundel appears to be under control, stated. "If weve got more people here than we need, then we ought to be aware of it, he asserted, commenting that charges of g had been brought to the board's attention on repeated previous occasions. I get more static on this than anything else our supposedly overloaded conditions. It's a good thing to have it aired publicly. Referring to a prepared statement, Zundel declared that comparisons with other districts dont mean anything. The only thing we need to worry about is providing for a good educational program and thats all, he concluded. Board member Deloris Stokes suggested it would be good to air the salaries of local staff members in comparison with those in other districts, hinting that he has heard criticism on this over-staffin- point. Church Vandalism Vandals broke a plate glass window at the Holy Cross Lutheran church, 705 East Second South, during the past week, Rev. Roger E. Lee told police Thursday. The window measured three feet by seven feet. Most of the population of Box Elder county was wiped out Thursday by a nuclear device exploded near the Great Salt lake. The surface blast sent lethal radiation spewing across a wide portion of this northern Utah county with Bear River City and Honeyville directly in its path. Few in die heavily populated areas were spared as fallout reached 1,400 roetgens per hour, more than enough to kill those in direct exposure within minutes. Even the average basement provided too little protection. Only those in shelters with a high protection factor escaped. There were looters reported at Safeway in Brigham City, and an urgent call for blood at Cooley Memorial hospital. The Thiokol highway was clogged with traffic as was Interstate-1- 5 and a portion of the railroad at Hot Springs also was reported blocked. Lincoln and Willard schools urgently sought advice about what to do with small groups of students and parents at Mantua were cut off from their children attending schools in Brigham City. It was not pleasant to contemplate or react to. There were actually two nuclear weapons which found their marks in the The first struck at 9:25 a.m. west of Ogden. It inflicted little local damage. But a brisk wind carried fatal residue of the second blast on a wide path across Box Elder county. The first radiation was minitored here within 30 minutes. What the exercise accomplished more than anything else was to disclose shortcomings in local readiness to meet an emergency. Conducted during the morning hours, it was taped by a video camera and then (Continued on Page 14) northern Utah region. In other business this past week, it was agreed between the board and Foothill school PTA to use junior police on the school grounds at noon time. At present there are no adult supervisors and the PTA has expressed concern for the safety of children in their sometimes playground activities. Eight boys will work in shifts of four to police the grounds. It was suggested that they be oriented by a city police officer and that a safety assembly be called at the school and a swearing-i- n ceremony be held. rough-and-tumb- Attack Announced The initial announcement of attack came at 9:10 a.m. This is your Box Elder County Civil Defense headquarters speaking over the emergency broadcast system. We have now received information that a nuclear attack has been launched on the United States. All Box Elder county residents should proceed to the nearest public shelter immediately. If shelters are filled, take cover in the basement of your home. When you go to a shelter, do not park your cars on the streets. Leave your cars several blocks from the shelters and park them on the lawns. "Also, If you have an infant or if you need special medication, be sure to take proper supplies with you, as none will be available at the shelters. We repeat, Head for the nearest shelter immediately. If shelters are filled, you may use the basements of your homes. ( Board Rules Against New Feed Lot Operation BE Proposed development near the Weber county line in south Box Elder county again captured attention of the Box Elder commission this past week. There were two expressions of concern about proposed development of a feed lot operation west of Hot Springs. Peter Mcllvrid, owner of Hot Springs Mobile Home park, said a feed lot would be damaging to his business. And a letter from Attorney Jack Richards said it would adversely affect nearby development of 420 acres owned by Willard Bay Ranch. The commissioners replied they had no intention of permitting operation of a feed lot (reportedly big enough to handle 10,000 head of cattle) for a number of reasons. They noted that primarily, drainage in the area was not suitable. The county officials quickly added they would welcome such an operation in the county but in an area more adaptable for it. In a related matter, a couple who said they had placed a cash deposit on a two-acr-e parcel in the proposed Willard Bay subdivision, asked if the commission planned to approve the subdivision. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Blakely were told that the county board had only ruled out mobile home use In the area. They would consider it further for conventional homes. After receiving a petition in which seven property owners expressed favor and one against, the commission authorized creation of a Tremonton-Garland Drainage district. Melvin Homer, Tremonton, was granted permission to cross a county road with a culvert to divert waste water from his property in Tremonton. An erroneous tax assessment against a parcel of land owned by Utah State university in the Snowvllle area was ordered removed from the tax rolls. Simulated Emergency a simulated emergency, of course, but with a chilling hint of reality as members of the county CD staff went through their paces for the first time. Operating from the conference room, basement of the county courthouse in Brigham City, they directed activities to meet various demands of the crisis. Fires broke out at local food supply sources Big J. Mill, Perry Cannery and Garlands U-- I sugar factory, apparently the result of sabotage. An explosion knocked out Brigham Citys power plant at the mouth of Box Elder canyon. It was , This Photograph shows DURING CD EXERCISE some of the activity which took place Thursday morning in the Box Elder county civil defense headquarters during a simulated nuclear attack, Exercise helped point up needs in future preparations for a local emergency. Others are planned. |