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Show 2 BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, October 29, 1972 Editorially Speaking By ()D Nursing Home Bond Issue: Its Up to the Voters Box Elder county voters will have many decisions to make when they enter the polling booths in the Nov. 7 general election. One of these will determine the fate of a $750,000 bond issue nursing proposed to build a home in the Tremonton-Garlan- d addition to area and a Pioneer Memorial Nursing home in 35-b- Brigham City. Weve heard expressions of both favor and disapproval of the new nursing home project. Some say, with a new addition, Pioneer Memorial will be sufficiently large to carry the county load. However, figures of a survey released this past week by County Commission Chairman Don Case indicate differently. They build a strong case for a second nursing home. IN ADDITION, the chairman points out that Pioneer Memorial has a continuing waiting list of about 60 persons seeking admission. An estimated 60 to 70 Box Elder residents are in nursing homes in other counties because they were unable to find services here when needed. Chairman Chase says Utah State Division of Health surveys support the estimates, noting also that state licensing has been assured for at least 45 additional beds here. Of prime concern, of course, is the method of financing. An information folder out this week states the proposed bond issue can be repaid by increasing the countys property tax levy about one mill. It points out that Box Elders tax rate is the states , lowest (at 8.5 mills). Further, the county has no 25 jack-o-lanter- classroom in seasonal motif. Renso Enkoji Friday, Oct. 31, 1947 Corporal on terminal be will placed of Rt. 2, Brigham City leave from Brooke army medical center, Fort Sam Houtson, Texas. . m its Central school, 1947 Nov. Wednesday, played its temporary Bushnell hospital quarters, e record annual Halloween carnival to an Parent-Teachthe of officers crowd Friday night, association, sponsors of the event, Halloween can fairly be described as one of the years festive highlights for children. And little wonder. They are helped to dress up in costume, dunk for apples, drink cider and eat donuts, collect a horde of candy and other goodies, scare people and become frightened (just a little) themselves. The spooky observance is packed with appeal for young folks and is a delightful occasion for us oldsters, as well. Certainly, its a far cry from the days when Halloween was an excuse to expend copious quantities of energy in the conception and perpetration of tricks. You know, like turning over the neighbors outhouse or hoisting his wagon to the roof of a barn. THE SMALL FRY these days seem more intent on treats than tricks. And because it is a fun time, the observance shouldnt become the setting for tragedy. We refer to the e planning. Also, die commissioner criticized efforts to raid the highway trust fund to finance mass transit systems. The people wno ouy gas and oil and drive their cars over the highways are taxed for the trust fund. The money should be used to build highways, he reasoned. We agree. er Wednesday, Nov. 1947 Little Eddie Marotta, the little Cleveland puncher that will meet Keith Nuttall tonight at the high School gym, arrived in 12 Brigham City to make his string read straight victories since turning professional. barometer around our place as to whats upcoming on the scene is to watch Hilda, our ancient dog who set a new record last week for the 14 seconds. hobble If Hilda arises and moves directly across the yard to her house without lying down more than four times, were in for a bit of a blow. Two stops means a storm of severe proportions is imminent. When the day comes that Hilda makes the trip PW will get out travel literature for the Land of Society has a special obligation in seeing to the proper treatment of its aged. The county demonstrated a sensitive response to this obligation non-sto- Pioneer potential danger of children being struck by a car or other vehicles as they wander darkened streets in costumes awkward, difficult-to-se- e g masks. and Motorists, you can help by exercising special caution. Drive slowly and warily. Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. Be extremely careful which backing out of driveways. vision-imparin- OH YES, THOSE of you doing your own merrimaking at Halloween parties, remember that drinking and driving dont mix. Parents, you can assist by escorting your little ones. If theyre going as a group, give the oldest a flashlight. Dress the kids in bright clothing, such as a ghost sheet, or use reflective tape or trim on their costumes. Make sure the eye holes in their masks are open enough to give them clear vision. Halloween is fun. Lets keep it that way this year. construction in urban areas. Utahs Road commission at that time had the foresight to get the big city work done on a quicker priority. Its a plus for the Beehive state and a credit to the commission. And while handing out bouquets, wed like to observe that too the state highway department often is the object of unwarranted criticism. On this occasion we commend the department for its continuing cooperation with local officials which has so often reflected local desires and worked to the benefit of Brigham City and Box Elder county. Made Me Proud! V.! n 1' . You have to feel sorry for the TV weatherman. He bears the brunt of many verbal storms, 'those whipped up by irate viewers ' whose picnics are rained out, etc. The wonder of it all is that the meterologists with their banks of computers, satellite coverage of natures doings, et al, are so often off the mark. One gets the feeling that some impish rascal at central control watches the weathercast, chuckles devilishly and then dishes out a different fare than predicted. In the meantime, the poor forecaster is the butt of jokes and the target of abuse as if he could alter the elements in their ways. Hilda became a barometer one' night when lightning struck near her house. No more could we say after that she wasnt a bright dog. ' On the Fourth of July when kids are running rampant with their sparklers and such, poor Hilda hides her head and shakes. She wont even come out to eat. And thats saying something. My Hilda will eat anything, and has, including Mrs. PWs best black dress. She has a cough, poor kidneys and cant hear so good any more. swoon over the melodic delicacies of the Electric Prunes and make dirty movies but we still cant do much about the weather. be able to proud tonight. Von Ritchie Teacher Really Mean a Lot suggested one that day perhaps the time had come to let the vet issue her a ticket to the Great Beyond, PWs eyes welled up with tears. It was easy to say but... Editor: v Shes been with our family for so , ate the dress was there a danger of losing her. (And not from fabric poisoning, either.) say hello and to thank you for sending your paper to me while on my Montana and Wyoming mission. This is my last week and as I think back, I fully realize and appreciate your generousity in sending me news about our Just a note to wonderful town. l, The my letters from my and friends parents really mean a lot to me. Thanks again. News-Journa- Besides, without Hilda how would expect from the Elder Bruce W. Young we know what to weather? Dillion, Mt. Arab Letters to the Editor ... Have Looked Deeper Reverend Lawson and Mrs. Gurrister are to be commended for attempting to do the impossible to defend the United Nations. Unfortunately upon taking the deeper look Rev. Lawson referred to, only helps to intrench ones opinion that the United Nations is entirely useless. Referring to Mrs. Gurristers letter she states, 1) that 72 percent of the UN staffing is composed of NATO countries personnel. Unfortunately she fails to mention they operate under the direction and leadership of Communists, at least in the important divisions, and always will do so because its in the UN charter! 2) As to the UNs record she admires, examine the very incidents she related to support her arguments. A.) Greece, how effective was UN action there? Today Greece is run by a totalitarian military regime. B.) In the Congo UN action is best, remembered for bombing Red Cross hospitals and raping and murdering hundreds of women and children! Hardly commendable for peacekeeping troops! C) Palestine, there never would have been an ; er When it was long. Only when she Just goes to show that we may Editor: I just returned home from the Box Elder High school stage production of Our Town, and feel to the that I wanted to write my to and the cast crew, editor to publicly say Congratulations on a fine job, well done! The production was typical of our fine offerings in the ten years Ive had the privilege of watching our young adults perform. We have the best students youll find Our Town anywhere. Performances like really demonstrate tnis excellence. These young friends of mine really made me first-ever-lett- p, Oz. Editor: ONE OTHER point. States which focused their early interstate efforts in rural areas are now plagued by a battling the doozy of a headache and cost related high problems of PEC. James By water Jr. Colo. Ft. Carson, 20-fo- ot handicapped? In an editorial on Aug. 6 this year, we made this statement: constructed women. He replied: cheap labor. Why else would anyone want to move to Utah ? Well, lets face it, he was telling the truth. Any industry that locates here is doing so mainly for that reason cheap labor. It seems these Brigham City chumps will not they even seem to only work for slave wages be happy about it. Not me though. Thats why I joined the Army. One If truly needed, can Box Elder county in good conscience turn thumbs down on facilities to accommodate more of our elderly and it - reported. ABOVE IT ALL, however, is this: On Highway Scene Ross Plant, state road commissioner from District One, rapped the inconsistent dispensing of highway trust funds for interstate construction during a visit here last week. His gripe was that Washington, for fear of feeding inflation has held too tight a fist on funds which should be disbursed to the state with sensible regularity that will permit effective all-tim- county commission hasnt decided yet. If there is a weakness in the proposal, this is it... not knowing for sure if approving the bonds will bring a property tax increase. Added to this is the prospect of having a second nursing home that would run an annual deficit as does Pioneer Memorial at the present time. Can we afford it? Or will coordinated operation of two homes result in new cost efficiencies, eliminating any deficit? Memorial 10 years ago. Is what weve done enough? This is the question to be answered by each voter on election day. We predict approval of the bonds. Years Ago - PERHAPS IT wont. Box Elder is inslated to receive a first-yea- r crement of $352,241 in revenue sharing. All or part of this income may be earmarked for the nursing home facilities, precluding the requirement for a tax hike. The when News-Journ- al, Miss Mary Nichols Friday, Oct. 31, 1947 school Lincoln prepared for second grade at on heavy Halloween by painting cardboard, and other wise decorating their existing bond debt and only the bonds necessary will be sold to finance construction. Still, no one wants to see the property tax go higher, regardless of its present level. Motorists, Be Careful , Lets Keep Halloween Fun long-rang- From The Files Of TheBox Elder ed 16-b- ed i V Israeli war had the UN kept its troops Sinai border in 1967. They withdrew the along them and conflict broke out. D) Korea, where 85 percent of the troops were U.S. and 99 percent of the bill was paid by the U.S. In the meantime UN authorities made sure tiiat U.S. forces would not win, resulting in the continued tensions along the 38th parallel today. Now for a few examples of my own of where the UN has failed, Kashmire 1948; Suez, 1956; Hungary, 1956; Cuba, 1962; Vietnam, Czechoslavakia, and on and on. And to its credit? I guess you see now'why the U.S. pays more for submarines than for the UN., the UN does not solve matters, it complicates them. Now a final word on what the Rev. quoted of Churchill It is better to jaw, jaw than to war, war. If he remembers Churchill and Chamberlain jaw, jawed the Chzechoslavakian people into the hands of Adolf Hitler in 1939. Im sure he doesnt want the same for us. Thank You, Robert Berardy Why Else? Cheap Labor Editor: Have been on a y leave and spent several in old town home days my Brigham City. I asked a businessman the other day why he brought his company to Brigham City. He employes around two hundred people, mostly 30-da- HAVE A PROBLEM? 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