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Show 2 BOX Letters to rw, the Editor...W ELDErN'IEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, November 12, 1972 Editorially Speaking Raps Birch Society Vandalism Not Way To Solve Problems At the outset we cant condone the conduct or methods of militant Indians who took over the Bureau of Affairs Washington, D.C., them, in behalf of the Indians. It seems to us that President Nixon has shown an understanding and feeling for the plight of these native Americans, emphasizing the merit of assisting them to help themselves, to stimulate Indian involvement in determining their Apparently instead of arrest and prosecution for criminal acts, they were promised a review of Indian grievances and efforts for more economic, educational and health aid. While perhaps motivated by valid demands for better treatment of Indians, their procedure for achieving it was not acceptable in this corner. And we wonder, in light of their apparent success, if this will not motivate similar acts of vandalism by other groups. ITS REALLY difficult to affairs. own HOWEVER, WERE informed that he plans to cut the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget by $50 million in the next fiscal year and perhaps a like amount from department programs which benefit Indians. Forced cutbacks from such action reportedly may adversely affect education, welfare and guidance, and housing, employment vocational assistance, law and order, and water resource protection for Indians. If there is a logical explanation for this, the President should quickly make it. In the meantime, a study of Indian grievances should not have to be forced by the destructive antics of a militant group. non-interi- assess the total Indian picture in America. These people, victims of injustice as the country was settled, have social and economic needs peculiar to themselves. How best to help ihem or provide will correct and effectively combat inequities handicaps forged from their ill assistance that or Tax Proposal Merits Attention by County j .Ve hope now that, plans and legal limitations for use of a half-cesales tax increase in Box Elder county have been publicly aired, the matter wont be shunted aside to nt gather dust. The interest exhibited by citizens and public officials in a recent meeting here is evidence that Mayor Ole Zundels proposal deserves further serious consideration. The mayor did much work digging up figures on which estimated income from the tax is based. We believe his proposal to use this revenue in part to finance swimming pools at Box Elder and Bear River High schools is a sound means of getting facilities which otherwise might be put off for another five or six years. ' the broad view, virtually all Box Elder county residents are paying the additional half-cealready .... when they shop in neighboring Logan or Ogden. However, in nt HAS THE additional tax levy in those cities, or in Salt Lake City, ever inhibited you from shopping there? Based on indications of local money spent in other counties, apparently not. In other words, were willing to help them build swimming pools or fix their roads or whatever while denying it to ourselves. Sure nobody wants a tax increase. But this form of taxation is generally considered the most fair and least objectionable of all major taxing measures. And given Box Elder countys isolation in not imposing the optional it just seems to make sense that if we need new facilities or services this is a logical source of funding. But nothing is going to happen without action by the county commission and cooperation from the half-cen- t, AND IF CITIZENS of Tremonton so desire, theres credence to the mayors suggestion that they could build a new hospital with that citys share of sale tax money. some businesses, those selling farm particularly and cars, generally dont machinery look on a sales tax boost with favor. Admittedly, Box Elder Board of Education. How about some attention to this now? Utahns Independent There is always a lot of excitement leading up to and during a presidential election and much analyzing after. One thing which is clearly evident, particularly this year in Utah, is that Beehive state voters arent shackled to party politics. Here is Box Elder county and across the state, ticket splitting was the rule and not the exception. Citizens who gave President Nixon a landslide majority and then jumped back and forth down the remainder the ballot showed again that personal appeal exceeds the power of partisanship. of AND IT GAVE evidence once again that we here in Utah are independent and not willing to be maneuvered or manipulated in the traditional political sense. Hurray for us! y As a firm beliver in the when can we a that only say system, to its wants standard bearers party gain office, the key to success is the quality of those candidates, their views and virtues. two-part- to the SO CONGRATULATIONS winners of Tuesdays balloting and our sincere appreciation to those who tried but lost. Our free government depends on the willingness of citizens to leave the shadows of Give More to Christmas Seals I I am Very upset about the recent influx of our friendly neighborhood John Birch society. They should be ashamed of themselves the way they are trying to infiltrate the happiness we enjoy in Brigham City. I am attending school and lately have had access of the paper. Any one that has any intelligence can realize that the UN is better than anything. Mrs. Gurrister had it right and we should praise people like her, that are truely Americans. The United States has so many interests around the world, that we should be involved in some organization that can at least help protect our interests. The John Birch society is set up by the communists to slowly infiltrate our country. My opinion of them is they are spreading more hogwash, falsehoods, and plain lies about the great American system. Its this organization that is causing strife and coruption in the USA. The day of shame is when the John Birch society was organized. If we as Americans allow this organization to grow we soon will be hearing from Mao and Brezhnev. I say John Birches, go home to mother Russia where you belong, you make us Americans ashamed that you are a part of this great land. treatment, is a challenge not yet fully met. The present federal administration has been both praised and cursed for its efforts, or lack of in building last week. They reportedly caused damage in the thousands of dollars and took documents and other valuables before leaving after occupying the federal facility for several days. Indian Editor: security along the sidelines and chance their fortunes at the ballot box. Our hats are off to all of them. And another Utah pheasant hunt is underway! over an inferiority complex. But he had one thing going for him above all else sports. And in doing his thing in track, he etched his name along side other greats of the athletic world. Whatever race or background, to become the worlds best requires in-bu- ilt extraordinary and self-discipli- dedication. You dont win the 10,000 meter run unless it hurts. Never met an Olympic gold medal winner before, not until Thursday when Billy Mills came to town. Billys the one, you know, who thrilled us all with his exciting run victory in the 10, a was 1964 He Olympics. during the hero among heroes for no American ever before had won the distance event. He was in Brigham City this past week to keynote the annual Utah Girl Scout council meeting which was conducted on the Intermountair school campus. As a long-tim- e observer of sports, it was a distinct honor for 01 Pow Wow to chat with Billy, an Oglala 000-met- er Indian and a handsome fellow. Hes still trim, runs about five miles every morning and presently is director of the office of recreation, physicial education and athletics, of Bureau Indian Affairs Albuquerque headquarters. Sioux Billy takes pride in being an Indian, as well he should. Hed like to see others of his people regain the philosophy which governed their forefathers, tap a heritage which valued physical and mental conditioning. Despite being an outstanding athlete, Billys had to contend with the racial thing. He recalled at the University of Kansas that companions on the track team would smack him on the rump in a gesture of support and comradery and say something like: Lets win it, Chief. They didnt know but back on the reservation, to be called chief was derogatory. He couldnt shake that despite the good will of his team mates. And I numerous or took Billy suppose there were other incidents of intended racial slurs. It Mills a long time to get ap-nare- nt Billy told PW that in that epic Olympic race, he was confident of victory. Yet the outcome was uncertain until about the final 25 y ards when the determined young Marine out of Pine Ridge, S.D., put on a tremendous burst of speed to win going away. Along with his BIA chores now, Billy is involved in establishing an Indian Athlete Hall of Fame at Haskell Indian Junior college, Lawrence, Kan. They plan on Nov. 25 to induct 15 Indian athletes of the past whose credentials in sports qualify them for the honor. Among them, of course, are Jim Thorpe and Allie Reynolds plus other lesser known but talented individuals from yesteryear. Its expected over the next five years to have about 60 such figures enshrined. Some $20,000 is needed to get the fame started. Some of the money has been raised and all of it is being sought from Indians or those associated with the Indian people like us here in Brigham City. Billy says every individual who gives $25 or more or businesses contributing at least $100 will have their names displayed in the hall of fame. And if you give just five bucks, youll get a letter or certificate of thanks. The local contact wholl take your money is John Edwards, a long-tim- e friend of Billy Mills and a former fellow track star at Haskell. hall of John who at Weber State college tied a world record in the dash at six seconds flat, was also a standout in 1953 when he was Kansas state champion d in the 100, 220 and dashes. Mills won his specialities, the mile 60-ya- 440-yar- and half-mil- e. went undefeated that year, John recalled. Little wonder! I remember while playing commercial league basketball here that John could run the length of the floor while 01 PW was jumping up and coming down again. We arisen agitation in Congress to pass a law permitting such state &t OPINION MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., THE NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL NEWS: Since the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition of the State of Minnesota to impose stricter regulations on nuclear power plants than those imposed by the Atmoic Energy Commission, there has regulations. We believe it would be a great mistake to pass such a law. It would result in 50 Atomic Energy Commissions, each with different standards. Construction of new, badly needed plants would often be delayed or prevented altogether, subject in many cases to the whims of prejudices of politically appointed state regulatory bodies. It would make nuclear power and political football for demoagogues seeking an issue. Derwood Smith, Logan, Utah 4 No Battle, But . . . Editor: battle We do not wish to begin a letter-writin- g of the but the United worth Nations, concerning we do wish to present some accurate facts about the UN which can be checked by references in the public library, congressional record, World Almanac, or any encyclopedia. It is always interesting to note that the more an individual studies the United Nations from all sources, the more likely he or she is to be a supporter. We therefore urge all local residents to study and know about the work of the United Nations rather than gain their knowledge from biased and inaccurate information. Our organization has studied the United Nations since its inception. We have not necessarily supported all its specific decisions, but have always supported its basic principles in no developing friendly relations with nations matter what their form of government. We are among the first to agree that the idealistic hopes for peace stated in the charter of the United Nations have proved unattainable, although it would be difficult to determine the outcome of such events as Cyprus, Korea, Congo, or the Suez crisis, etc. if the United Nations had not taken action. Since Communist China is the most populous nation in the world, its admittance was simply a matter of course in recognizing the political facts of the world. The real success of the United Nations rests in its many technical and developmental agencies. Lives saved through the World Health organization, food and farms provided by the Food and Agricultural organization, literacy brought about by UNESCO, many crises averted all go on by the International Court of Justice quietly behind the scenes. None are handout programs, either, but give lasting technical assistance and training to help people stand on their own feet. Yes, the United States is by far the largest single contributor to the United Nations and its agencies. But in terms of ability to pay based on per capita income, the United States share is not excessive and represents only 0.2 percent of the federal budget. The cost for each U.S. citizen is less than one dollar a year, with each dollar matched by three dollars from other nations for ' the regular budget. Many development programs have even greater matching funds from the recipient nations. That $1 per year toward world development and even minimal peacekeeping thru staging h b arguments versus holocosts has served the world well for 27 years and will continue to do so. mouth-to-mout- bomb-to-bom- League of Women Voters of Brigham City BOX ELDER NEWS A weekly nawipapar aitabllihed in IM4, publlihed every Sunday by the l, Ion Eldar 55 South Flrit Wait, Irlgham City, Utah, 14302. Sacond Clau poitage paid at tha port offica, 15 South First Wait, rlgham City, Utah, 14302. Charlai W. Claybaugh Fubllihar Emerltui Charlai "Tuff" Claybaugh Fubllihar General Manager Iruca T. Kayai. Managing Editor Fata Zlmowiliy, Sporti Editor Sarah Yatai, Society Editor ' Mary Mllai, Advartlilng Managar Shlrlay llcherdion, Claulfledi Istty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingay, Nawipapar Supr. Van Claybaugh, 14, E. Commercial Fhoto-Fra- Supr. Andarion, Frintlng Supr. 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