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Show 4 2 BOX NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, February 29, 1 976 ,. ELDER ''. I . . '' j m Editorially Speaking Lets not drag out negotiations again 10 Years Ago differences and arrive at an agreement involving salaries and other contract features before adoption of the 1976-7- 7 budget. The idea that a budget can realistically be put together without a firm As indicated in a news story today, the Box Elder Board of Education has selected two members of its negotiating team and will appoint two others in the near future. Coming up are annual contract talks with representatives of the Box Elder Education association. The results of this bargaining will set the pace for settlements with other employe groups in Box Elder district, more specifically the classified Feb. Joseph Conrad Riley, former 5 president of the Brigham City Jaycees and a! Distinguished Service award winner, has been named one of 10 Outstanding Young Men in ; America by the U.S. Jaycees. Feb. 24, 1966 Rama Glover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Glover, has been accepted as an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority at i Utah State university. S. Phillip Horsley, son of Mr. Feb. 24, 1966 ' and Mrs. Scott Horsley of 26 North Second East, k was recently awarded a travel to the National City foundation, New Europe by 24, 1966 1 knowledge of new pay figures is fantasy. IF NEGOTIATIONS begin on or before April and both sides bargain in good faith, each acknowledging the circumstances of the other, agreement can be reached well in advance of the final budgets preparation (which normally comes in 1 workers and administrators. suspect, what we are about to suggest is that all concerned work diligently to avoid a AS YOU MAY June). Weve heard references in recent weeks to the adversary relationship that has come to exist between the board of education and educators in the district. Sadly, we concede to its reality, but, at the same time, express a hope that a more cordial, harmonious climate will be established in the upcoming talks. To achieve it, however, will require a mutual striving for underg desire to standing and an serve the best interests of education in Box Elder district. repeat of last years protracted talks. Negotiations got off to a late start and, as the saying goes, went nowhere fast. It was only a final-hoagreement in August that enable school to open as scheduled. Lets not do that again. A suggestion made more than a few times in the past and recently repeated among several worthwhile recommendations by Mrs. Marjorie Childs, an ardent citizen supporter of quality education, should be observed. And that is to resolve ur i four-wee- I York. 25 Feb. W'f' Four Box Elder High school Feb. 28, 1951 football players were named to teams. They are Maurice Hunsaker, LeRon Johnson, Ronnie Rock and Lee Boothe. rrr The editor has replied verbally to the detractors but it may be well to comment briefly on the situation in these columns. Well be the first to concede falling short of perfection. News coverage in the Box Elder News may sometimes fail to reach the level of competency desired by some readers. However, this is not a failing of intent. A continued striving for accuracy and objectivity tempered with an intense desire to serve the best interests of the greater Box Elder county community govern the writing of news in this weekly Certainly, editorial reflect bias since they are vehicles of opinion. And opinion means leaning to a certain point of view. We take pride in consistently making space on this -page available for the expression of opinion, not only our own but others as well. We may not always be right but we seek always to be honest. We do not respond to the beckon call of individuals but principle. The editorial comments printed in these columns are those of the editor and publisher, unless otherwise noted, and nobody else. Nobody. Should you happen to disagree with what you read, thats fine, even desirable on occasion. A goal of an editorial page is to stimulate thinking and the assessment of issues. Were pleased even to be criticized publication. We do not purposely slant or withhold news stories at anyones bidding. Nobody. Bicentennial boost sales? since it means that people are reading this newspaper which is in its 80th year of publication. As previously stated, we may not always be right but we seek always to be honest.' w hear a lot these days about the rush commercialize the nations 200th birthday.. Count us among those taking a negative view of business ventures which seek to promote the sale of goods through exploitation of the Bicentennial. Quickly coming to mind are two specific advertising efforts currently being aired, one aimed at selling cars and another pushing appliances by a major corporation. Of course we should be used to this approach by now. George Washingtons name and the anniversary of his birth have been used for decades to sell cherry pies and just about everything else. We understand there is a flood of gadgets bearing the Bicentennial label, many not even manufactured in the United States, flooding the country, another manifestation of this commerical push. Of course one of the things that America is all about is freedom. And this includes a free enterprise system which offers goods and services and the right of citizens to buy or not to to buy. In the end, commercialization of the Bicentennial will be profitable only if we make it so. : Years Ago , W. R. Mehwer, who has had Feb. 12, 1926 of the charge Brigham City electrical depart- ment for the past 3V2 years, has now formally launched into an electrical venture of his own. Feb. 12, 1926 Tuesday evening a game basketball was played between Collinston and Deweyville with the score being in favor of the local team. Afterward, dancing was enjoyed. J M, of spzczh c t cl the press k J ! I i i The work ethic vouth can benefit A ..JC.iti.'.'iw t by Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association Lucky is the city kid who can spend a month each summer with a cousin in Escalante. Or Smithfield. Or Roosevelt. Theres a kind of compulsion for work in the rural community that a Salt Lake City youngster might never experience. If the hay doesnt get cut in July, the cows dont eat in January. So rural kids grow wiry bales of cattle food. hoisting Lets face it: Not many Americans live in the country anymore. One observer indicated that 72 per cent bf the nation is urbanized. If that figure holds true for our of all Utahns state, it means three-fourtmight never thin beets, build barns or rope Letters to the Editor ... They need our support Editor: Two hundred years ago the British parliament passed a series of laws now known as Navigation acts. To enforce the Navigation acts, Parliament legalized what were then called Writs of Assistance. Writ" is an old word meaning written. Writs of assistance, then, were written statements giving a government official the legal right to search a mans ship, business, or even his home, (see the American History text used at Box Elder High, p. 108.) The writs of assistance granted customs officials the right to enter and inspect any house or building, (see the American History text used at Box Elder Jr. High, p. 173.) In Magruders American Government, another history text used in Utah high schools as recently as 1969, we are told: The 4th Amendment grew out of the British writs of assistance, under which officials could search persons and homes at any time for any reason. Their use was bitterly resented. The 4th amendement stipulates that no government official has the right to enter homes or businesses without having a judge determine whether or not there exists probable cause. The amendment further requires a court-issue- d search warrant, specifying the place to be entered and the reason for the search. Now it is proposed that Brigham City adopt as law, thereby making legal, a written statement giving city employees the right to enter and Inspect any house or building in the city whenever the building official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists a substandard condition. This bypasses the necessity of having a judge determine whether there is probable or reasonable cause to inspect or search. It would allow the government official to make his own determination as to whether or not there is probable cause. The only stipulation In the proposed law is that he must first present proper credentials and demand entry." steers. : regulations that prevent them from punching a time clock? Those regulations are designed to Maybe thats why we hear so many moans about the goof-of- f mentality the erosion of appreciation for the work ethic. School is work. Of course, school work is not always so demanding as tough physical labor. But the classroom does demand effort. If a youngster is not in the habit of working at home or on a job, it might affect his or her attitude about school work. A wholesome attitude toward work is something we all have to strive for. By we all, I mean teachers, parents and especially the youngsters. How can young people learn to work if we have . school and government If such entry is refused, he has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. In other words, he gets a court order. The law further stipulates that anyone who shall fail or neglect, after proper demand is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry . . . shall be guilty of a if We j all-sta- te over-ridin- Maybe not always right but strive for honesty r , Monday. Mr; 50 This newspaper in recent days has to join certain been privileged local public officials as a target for criticism, standing accused of distorted and incomplete news reporting, and editorial, bias ... Years Ago The hot, dry fire season in 1950 in Box Elder county which extended into November, was held to a nominal seven fires with a destruction of 43 acres. Feb. 28, 1951 Varlene Cook, Box Elder High school student, won top honors in the divisional American Legion auxiliary contest in Logan last 28, 1951 protect your child. And they dont absolutely prohibit children from working. There are many exceptions, and your childs school counselor can discuss these with you. Meanwhile, parents can do a lot to help their sons and daughters develop respect for excellence in doing tasks around the home. But it takes work. Sometimes it means youll have to leave that newspaper or TV set to show little Fred or Susie how to edge the lawn or wash those windows. Do this, and it may help your child more than you can guess. volunteer department has given us the lowest insurance protection class in the state for a volunteer department, which means a savings to every property owner on insurance costs. Not to mention that time has saved lives, and the distruction of property. A fireman coming into town late, having a late dinner, or at the theater cannot hear his phone ringing at home. Nor, can a fireman working in his basement or watching TV, always hear the fire siren. No one system is totally reliable, but with the combination of both, it makes far better service by volunteers. The previous owner of the Best Western motel also complained about the sirens until one night he had a fire in one of his guest rooms. Can you imagine how he would have felt if at 10:30 p.m., all of the phones in firemens homes were ringing, but the firemen were at the show house watching The Towering Inferno. misdemeanor." Nothing is required of the inspector that was not also required of British customs officers during the 1760s, They had their Writs of Assistance and the building inspector rails it his right of entry clause. Both gre written statements giving a government official the legal right to d inspect a mans home without a specific warrant. j According to laws now in force, the building inspector has the powers of a powers of a police officer. (See Section 202 (a) Uniform Building Code, 1967 edition, adopted by Brigham court-issue- City on Aug. 28, 1969.) It is supposed to be only after a judge issues a warrant that police officers enter homes uninvited. Members of the city council are under oath to support and defend the United States Constitution. Any law, therefore, which circumvents, abrogates, overrules, or ignores the not be adopted in provisions of the U.S. Constitution will honor their oath of council members the if City Brigham office. Sincerely, Residents of Brigham City, M. J. Johnson Greg B. Nelson Merle E. Wegner ' A. J. Hansen DeanMellen Lee H. Packer Art Petersen . But they need our support. let us, as citizens, commend and encourage the city council in their efforts to protect the citizens in the ownership of their homes. , Sincerely, Ron Shapiro Two systems more reliable BOX A waakly ELDER newipaper .itabllih.d Ittt, publlihad dents of Brigham City should not be denied the quick ise of the Brigham Fire department by eliminating pr of the siren. Brigham Citys volunteer I elimination ment has a long standing record for having the best In the state, ise time of any volunteer department a id only by paid department, me residents resist in trying to save pennies by cutting could cost an the method of summoning firemen, they Ml-tim- e For of a dollars in department. y the price was $497,432 compared cost last fire year le Logans . aam aa Tk xnlilf MonAnea ein4 aapirlAA kv aiiw 9 Box Eldar NEWS li by thi 55 Soutl Utah, 14302 every Sunday l, . Firit Wait, Brigham 'City, Sacond Clan poitage paid at th 14 South First Wait Sdit otttca, City, Utah, S4302. Charlai "Tuft" Claybaugh Publliher General Manager rues T. Kayai, Managing Editor Mlha . . y t V k vrsr . Parry, Sports Editor Sarah Yatai, Society Editor . Skirl ay Blchardion, Cfaulfladi 4 tatty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tlngay, Newipaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pra- u Supr. H. E. 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