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Show f 2 BOX - Brigham City, Utah October 3, 1976 Sunday, ELDER NEWS, achieved some where the Great significant gains Salt Lake is concerned, the state has failed to adequately meet the challenges presented by this saline body of water. Partial development of a state park on the north end of Antelope island and construction of a damage-pron- e road to provide access to it final determination of lake and plus reliction lands ownership are our While Utah has major achievements to date. But weve failed yet to develop a master plan for the lake or to satisfactorily answer a threat posed by its rising level. The latter is much in the news now and has been for the past several years. Rising waters have flooded some waterfowl habitat, created lake-sid- e minerals extracting companies and promise to inflict greater damage in the next several years unless something is done. Action is needed, all agree. The course of action is still in question. ELDER COUNTY Commis- sioner Ted Burt this past week said a news account which pictured the Great Salt Lake board as having adopted a plan to pump water from the lake onto the west desert, was not accurate. The board, of which he is a member, has taken no such position, he declared. i Its general by conceded the controversial plan could be implemented more quickly than other alternatives. But obviously, it is beset with shortcomings, not the least of which cost in is the multi-million-doll- ar volved Since this surplus water is frfiSfi' Tha Pint Amendment to tha Constitution says: "Co shaft make no low . , . abridging the freedom n-gr- ess of speech cr of the press Eldridge Cleaver, the former black militant who at one time sought to reform this nations ernment by any means possible, is himself reformed after frustrating experiences abroad. Cleaver returned to this country to face criminal charges against him after finding that life in Third Word and Communist nations was somewhat less than he expected. He came to the conclusion that the American system was not so bad after all. It was interesting then that he should clash verbally with leftist students during a speech this past week at Northwestern university. The young people reportedly didnt like the nature of Cleavers d patriotism. According to a news account of the incident, Cleaver said he returned to the United States because Watergate and his world travels convinced him that America has the freest so-call- new-foun- county by holding an open house for the families of employes. In a way it seems as though all residents of the county would come under the heading family because Thiokol and its Wasatch division have become such an integral part of the Box Elder community. experience in the early years, the operation has taken on stability and gained new confidence. Its economic impact on our area specifically and Utah in general is tremendous. Last year alone, employes added 250 words in length. months back a flurry of letters to the editor out of the UN and that the demanded that the US should get would be more than I US. of myself the UN should get out out of our city water. fluoride the get could we if just haDDy in this city, we shall After exactly ten years of fluoridation a for yes or no vote on straight the opportunity at last have fluoridation- - statewide- - via the fluoridation proposition on the November ballot. in the 1965 We Brighamites did not have that opportunity on this controverreferendum when we were forced to vote and misleading sial matter in the form of the following tricky be illegal to add fluorine or shall it that wit: to proposition, to the public water supplies of any fluorine chemicals A few Brigham City. 2327 (think about This proposition was defeated: 1940 to of voters thought they were voting lots because that) simply no on fluoridation whereas they actually voted no on the that fluoridation should be illegal. The defeat of solution. This should have been accomplished years ago ,and will fluoridation here. According to the text of said proposition Brigham City was then authorized to add fluroine to the city water. As per my profit nothing from continued delay. At the same time, the threat of flooding is more immediate in nature. If the lake level continues to rise, it could inflict major damage over the next several years. In light of this, we ask the questions: Could a pumping system be made operative soon enough to turn back the flood threat? Would it represent more than a stop-ga- p element (halogen); it dictionary, fluorine is: a is normally a pale yellowish flammable irritating toxic gas that is one of the most powerful oxidizing agents, attacking water, most metals and organic compounds. The EPA officially states, and I quote: fluorine is not used for water fluoridation. Then, why, in the name of Sam Huston, was the 1965 referendum worded to include fluorine itself as an additive to the citys water supplies? Since practically all toothpastes today contain fluoride in active ingredient, it unspecified amounts as their our water, plus that in also stuff the to add sense no makes unspecified amount in our toothpaste, isnt that a sure way to invite fluorosis of our teeth? And why use fluoride at all if we have xylitol which stops tooth decay one hundred per cent? So, I hope for a sound defeat, statewide, of fluoridation on Nov. 2. That would also spell the end of fluoridation in Brigham City, unless the city thinks it can operate as a political enclave, independent of state control, with its own fluoridation setup! Ten long years in fluoridation captivity is enough! It Is time for a recall of fluoridation here. Let us get rid of it The proposition on the November ballot is our first ray of ic measure although tremendously the advantage gained from it justify the cost Would involved? And what of still other alternatives, such as a diking project to create additional wildlife marsh areas. This would serve a worthwhile purpose while aiding in evaporation, and possibly may be the least expensive and most quickly achieved short-rang- e answer. Whatever is finally decided, weve long since passed the point when something should have been done. Needed now-ar- e sound decisions and ' dctidh? Sincerely yours, continued to focus on the tree. I know hes there. Ya, Glen, but how do you get him to come out? Maybe you could shout FIRE or TIMBER or perhaps we could just stand here and stare it out, this antagonist offered. We finally gave up, continuing our journey to the far side of the basin where we left the car and set out on foot through the tall evergreen trees. The sun was peaking over the east rim. The air was still, cool and fragrant. Within 10 minutes, I had squeezed off ten shots from my camera. My host didnt realize it, but this is really what enticed me to leave a warm bed and drive to the moun- attitude held by some that the justify Third World nations and Communist nations having dictatory ial forms of government... he as is states, quoted saying. Well, hooray. Its refreshing to read such words. As for the dissident students, we suspect they just need time in which to grow up. Or to have some first-hanexperiences abroad as did Cleaver. That the former Black Panther leader was there speaking to them. And that they enjoyed the freedom to dispute his views is evidence to support his claims. Isnt it? one-part- d to the local ecomony in the form of wages and salaries. Within Box Elder county, property taxes paid by Thiokol totaled $646,728. And the business done with Utah firms was substantial with nearly 75 percent of 27,331 subcontracts issued by Wasatch division going to Beehive state firms. No need to say more about its importantance to the economic wellbeing of northern Utah. Its been a good relationship, beneficial in many ways. We appreciate it and wish Thiokol another 20 years of successful operation in Box Elder county. ! ! Adolph Kaltwasser, Brigham City. and most democratic government in the world. He went on to comment about the United States government is totally foul, while socialist and Third World nations are without fault. Just isnt so, the former militant told his audience. We can no longer continue to hope! RUNNING SCARE) '' $36,307,182 adress that letters not exceed long-ter- m Thiokol plays big role and we appreciate it Thiokol corporation recently observed its 20th year in Box Elder letters for The editor invites and welcomes contriHowever, columns. publication in these the bear also and writers butions must be signed and telephone number. It is suggested Editor ITS OBVIOUS that such upstream diversion will occur in the expensive? the Editor...sW . before flowing into the lake, and in light of expanding water needs for industrial, residential and agricultural use, we wonder if it should simply be wasted. Burt contends that additional upstream storage is a more sensible approach. And with amendment of the three-stat- e Bear River compact now waiting ratification by the legislatures of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming allowing for more upstream storage this alternative appears logical. future, representing a Ir First ray of hope Eldridge Cleaver makes a point with speech After an Letters to H):0G1 Enough delays, action needed on lake problem BOX I o Editorially Speaking worries and expense for 4 When Glen Casperson proposed that we journey to Willard Basin for blue grouse hunting this past week, I eyed him with disbelief. If I go along, Glen, you wont get Chattering, a squirrel busied himslef, leaping from one limb to another in his preparation. made ready for the journey. My. weapons included one 12 gauge pump shotgun and 25 shells and a 35 MM camera containing 30 frames of And I thought to myself: How do you write about this, express the feeling of this moment? The ans- film. IT was a pleasant enough ride. By the time we reached the basin summit, our part of the world reflected the light of a promised sun. I stopped talking about politics and things long enough to draw in a generous helping of rarefied mountain air. Gads, it felt good. Down the road moments later, my companion shouted, slammed on the brakes and leaped from the car, quicly ramming shells into the chamber of his gun. One pre-wint- My partner mapped out our strategy. He would climb the steep slope leading to the tree and scare the bird out for me to shoot. You shoot it, Glen. I dont want to spoil my record, I told him. He fired a sour look my way and began climbing. Two more grouse broke from cover and angled away from us. It wasnt really a good shot and we Editor: What has the United Nations done for us? As we approach the anniversary of its beginnings, each of us needs to look at it and see if it is worth keeping. It is supposed to be an organization to promote peace, yet history records that in its first 18 years it was involved in 57 wars! J. Reuben Clark, Jr., who was not only an LDS church of state and an leader, but also an ambassador to Mexico, observed of the UN charter in 1945: ...there is no provision in the Charter itself that contemplates ending war...The Charter is built to prepare for war, not to promote peace...The Charter is a war document not a peach document. Look at their record and see if this is not the time to Get under-secreta- US ry out! wer was obvious. I couldnt. A person must sense such a moment to realize its impact on the soul. I paused often that morning to look, listen. My spirits soared. We saw no more grouse. It didnt matter. Perhaps our day was the better for it. By the time our endurance for the hike had expended itself, my camera was empty and my feet were sore. It was a good feeling, You know, Glen, I should do this more often, I declared, sinking into the front seat of his car. Why dont you, them? I Sincerely Don H. Lee Brigham City er dont know... I dont know. 'BACK mm i 10 BOX A ELDER NEWS nwippr stablishad in published every Sunday by the 65 South l, Eldar wtkly Box First Wast, Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Sacend Class postaga paid at tha post offica, It South First Wast, Brigham City, Utah, 64302. Charias "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher Ganaral Managar Bruca T. Kayas, Managing Editor Mika Parry, Sports Editor Sarah Yatas, Sociaty Editor Shiriay Richardson, Cfassifiads Batty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tmgay, Nawspapar Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pras- s Supr. H. E. Andarson, Commarcial Printing Supr. MEMBER OF THE Years Ago Oct. 3 1951 Marilyn (Bunny) Reese and her mother were honored by four service clubs after her return to Brigham City wearing the crown of Miss Utah. Oct. 3 1951 After 37 years service with Mountain Bell, David Heiberg has retired. A dinner was held in his honor at Maddox Ranch House. He was wire chief for the firm in Brigham City. 50 ' Oct. 1, 1926 just flew into that tree. There are a bunch of em here, he said excitedly. I hadnt seen a thing. Suddenly a grouse flushed from the landscape behind us and glided up the hill. It was too far to shoot. worth keeping? tains. A bird whirred overhead, perched on a bough a short distance ahead and whistled a few notes of greeting. anything, this scribe responded. He wouldnt be convinced. So it was the Monday morning well before sunrise, I arose, still brimming over with pessimism, and UN ( Years Ago James Jensen was elected president of Box Elder Teachers association recently. Vice president was Mont Harmon; second vice president John Benson; and Joseph Law, secretary treasurer. Oct. 1, 1926 Miss Sadie Hess who has been at the employed Milady Beauty Parlor in this city for the summer has gone to Salt Lake City to maker her home for the winter. Oct. 1, 1926 Portage was a deserted village when the Box Elder county fair was on last week, as almost everyone attended. -- Give a hoot! Dont pollute! , |