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Show ri J L Brigham City, Utah October 24, 1976 Sunday, BOX,, ELDER j , NEWS, fun jne IN TMAfG" in our Comm unit es wews ... ... item: Letters to YARD Sfll.CS RUE folks welcome EVERYTHING IS MARKED BUT MV HUSBAND Editorially Speaking the Editor... i4 The editor invites and welcomes letters for publication in these columns. However, contributions must be signed and also bear the writers adress and telephone number. It is suggested that letters not exceed 250 words in length. Cancer society seeks cigarette ad ban But we wonder if the industry The American Cancer society has announced as a goal the abolition of all cigarette advertising within the next five years. This and other objectives were outlined during the societys recent annual meeting in New York City. The plan obviously is to reduce smoking. It targets a decrease in smoking among adults by 25 percent and among teenagers by 50 percent and also to cut by 50 percent the current levels of tar and nicotine in V doesnt feel the victim of discrimination. While the virtues of cigarettes may not be extolled over the nations networks, cigar and chewing tobacco commercials are numerous. The same for pipe tobac- all cigarettes. This may not be labeled as a new campaign so much as a new offensive in the continuing drive to curtail the use of cigarettes in the United . OTHER GOALS include these: To seek an interim ban against the use of models in cigarette advertising. To teach young children at the first grade level of the hazards of cigarette smoking at the same time they are taught about germs. To encourage the nations gynecologists, obstetricians and pediatricians to level with their patients about the hazards of smoking and the benefits of stopping. The ending of federal tobacco subsidies. We concur with the cancer societys desire to see smoking knocked out as a health hazard. A ban on all advertising would obviously be a strong ally in this fight. Already some success has been measured by eliminating cigarette ads from radio and television. This IS 9 3 j ' 4 " rrow. saying goes, it is tomorrow. Or at least next Tuesday, Oct. 26, will be the final day on which to add your name to the voter rolls of Box Elder county prior to the Nov. 2 general election. Registration agents in each of the countys 52 voting districts will open their doors from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. to accommodate their fellow citizens. As the Until then and after that, there is no way to sign up. All other alter- natives registration by mail and with roving registrars and at the have now county clerks office expired. list of the and addresses can be their agents As a convenience, a , found in todays News. Remember, if youll be 18 by election day, have moved from one district to another, changed your name through marriage or havent voted in any election for four years, you must register to vote, if you havent already done so. ,. ,1.. V ... ..if ' about. As I Failure to heed this message means youll be deprived of your voting franchise on election day. And is that what you want? Those citizens who contend they dont plan to vote because it doesnt make any difference. Or that politicians are not to be trusted. Or that none of the hopefuls are worth conto you we say this sideration attitude is a copout, and nothing more. There will be nine partisan races on this years ballot plus other state and local school board contests. Among the candidates are honest, capable and dedicated persons. If you desire good government, then choose those you feel would best accomplish this and vote for them. Dont forget, there are three initia- tive proposals and a proposition also to be decided on Nov. 2. These are worth your time and concern. But remember, you cant vote if youre not registered in the district where you reside. Tuesday is your final opportunity to sign up. Do it. The extension of that endorsement into the UEA convention brought a manifestation of that disapproval. We refer to a resolution recently adopted by the Box Elder Education associations representative assembly which stated in part: Never again should the professional portion of our convention be turned into a political rally for any party or candidate. This is not to imply that all teachers feel this way. Not even association leaders are in accord on the issue. But it does suggest that educators, although united in their professional association, still retain ' the right to independent thought and preference and are not willing to be packaged up and sold to the highest political bidder. came nearer, they scattered like kids in a melon patch. And at that instant, Grettle sprang into action. Shed never moved so fast. Made me wonder is she wasnt on dope. Apparently, one of the sparrows panicked. Grettle herded it into a corner. A few quick head move- gress on this issue. highest bidder A run. The birds were present in great numbers, hopping and pecking not an honest policy and obviously should be changed. But thus far the tobacco lobby has managed to have its way in Con- 7, .... ROOTS MERCHANDISING Its Won't be sold to The recent annual convention of the Utah Education association was not one of your routine yearly gatherings. That became apparent with presidential aspirant Jimmy Carters speech to the educators and guests and the resulting reaction. Naturally, it could be expected that the Utah Republicaan chairman would decry the Carter session as a which he highly partisan affair did but the backlash has come also from UEA members themselves. We suspected that teachers in Utah generally and Box Elder district more specifically, would disagree in substantial measure with the parent National Education associations move to endorse a presidential candidate. REAL GRASS lating to education in schools and through physicians. It makes good sense not to smoke. We need to tell this message often and with greater force at every level. As for the federal subsidy to tobacco growers, this places Uncle Sam in the position of supporting and condemning smoking at the same time. " This is for all the procrastinators who have vowed to register tomo- pressure. societys plan are more immediately withing reach, particularly those re- tomorrow HI N HOWEVER, other facets of the How much longer this will continue is uncertain. But the longevity of the situation does not mitigate the hypocrisy of it. i Over 14 years ago President Herbert Hoover was another who came to recognize the truth about the UNs alleged role as a promoter of peace. In a speech delivered on Aug. 10, 1962, President Hoover admitted, I urged the ratification of the United Nations charter by the Senate. But I stated at that time, ,The American people should be under no illusions that the charter assures lasting peace.' But now we must realize that the United Nations has failed to give us even a remote hope of lasting peace. Instead, it adds to the dangers of wars which now surround us. This same general conclusion has been affirmed editorially by a number of the nationss newspapers which have stood firm against the barrage of pro-Upropaganda and ous social and health problems are rooted in the consumption of alcoholic beverages, brewers continue to flood the airways with commercial messages promoting the sale of beer. Wines, too, are given virtually a free rein. For this and other reasons, the quest to ban all cigarette advertising will not be easily satisfied. be sOre to register i Editor: co. And while alcoholism and numer- . States. Hoover knew it ments later, she turned around and there protruding from her closed mouth were some tail feathers. No, Grettle, no! I called out in desperation. She replied but the words were muffled. After all, she had a bird in her mouth. final stages, a person might be The poor little thing.. the poor excused on occasion for breaking out little thing, PW lamented,; it has in screams of frustration, exaspera- h, now passed into the great birdhouse tion, irritation and supification. in the sky. But if you think you got things bad, I convinced Grettle to give it up to ponder the dilemma of Grettle, the me. Quivering in fright and mortal canine member of the Pow Wow injury, it was still breathing. tribe who at various times is referCupping the victim in my hands, I red to also as you dumb dog, pot walked quickly to the house and hound, lady, dont you ever related to the Missus what had learn and the poor thing. happened. She was saddened. It is Grettles lot in life to live in a dog house and a dog run, with a free Look at the pitiful little run of the back yard between times creature. Its tail is drooping when she jumps over the fence to lower and lower. Its not long sniff the neighbors bushes. for this world, the Missus said A constant source of irritation for dejectedly. her are the sparrows which reside around and about our nieghborhood. Yes, I suspect it will die within While she is in her house, they fly minutes if not sooner, I agreed. into and run and eat the meager PW stood there, pondering what to leavings from her dish. do and mentally preparing final rites. Being slowed by her adWhen suddenly, the supposedly vancing years, she is unable to fatal victim flew from his hand and slip through the small opening crashed into the window, trying into her domicile before they frantically to escape. can fly safely away. I grabbed the struggling bird, hastened to the door and watched as Its like they were thumbing their the sparrow flew straight into a tree beaks at her. in the next yard. We cheered, the However, the other day she turned two of us. the tables on those feathered nonBut not Grettle. She was in the friends, at least one of them. back yard, staring into the trees and It happened as PW approached the making warning sounds. It was a triumphal day for her. How could I disclose that her prey had flown away? Dont you tell, either. Meet the candidates One such paper, the highly respected Santa Ana Register, commented on March 2, 1964: Most of those folks who say they like the United Nations proffer their affection on the grounds that the UN is a peace making organization. Now, that simply isnt so. The whole purpose and, indeed, the method of the UN is to use armed might against any nation presumed to be an aggressor. Its function is to make war . . We object to it (the UN) because, though it professes peace, it is obviously a agency. Even the UN has not been able to disguise this fact altogether, though, in its early days, it deceived a great many. And a practical illustration of how well the United Nations has preserved peace appeared in the Indianapolis News on April 29, 1963, where a report headlined, There Is No Peace 18 years, 57 Wars, catalogued the escalation of wars since the year the UN was founded. Yes, even 13 years ago there had already been 57 of them. The United Nations was allegedly founded as a fire commission to extinguish the flames of war. Yet, from the the beginning, the worlds most notorious pyromaniacs Communists have had controling influence over the commission. ..OJ I strongly urge that every American learn more about the UN and help Get US out! war-maki- Sincerely, John B. Adam, 155 North Main St. Brigham City Thanks from Red Cross Editor: The Box Elder county Red Cross chapter appreciates the cooperation shown by business and fraternal and service organizations, churches and schools in making the Oct. 18 Blood Drawing a success.' ( Y . , , The publicity given by the Box Elder News and Journal and the broadcast notices by Radio Station KBUH, all helped in contributing to its success. The chapter also wants to express its appreciation to the volunteers and donors for their patience in tolerating the unexpected delays in processing die donors. , Sincerely, Frank T. Coppin, President Blood Program Committee Box Elder County Red Cross Chapter Hoped for honest ballot Editor: I have just read Mr. Kaltwassers statement regarding the fluoridation issue and the fact that we are once again going to be tricked on the November ballot. I am so upset and angry at this deceitful and dishonest method our elected officials are using to get us, the dumb public, to support their views. It is rotten and disgusting that we cannot have simple ballot stating For or Against fluoridation. We, the taxpayers, should demand a new ballot calling for wording that you and I can clearly understand. Unlike Mr. Kaltwasser, I am not voting For initiative proposal A in order to cast a NO vote, I am going to write in large letters acrosss the ballot Against Fluoridation and I hope you all do the same or we shall continue to drink this poison. I for one am fed up, and I had hoped for an honest ballot this time, how many of you were tricked last time? How many will be tricked this time? f Sincerely George R. Knavel 426 West Sixth North board op i:nrcAiTON BOX Kl I )HR COt'NI'Y MIIOOI. Ill inium City, I ill S 1. 1112 Ills BUT Hit, it il Rn mi WoliKMl.iy October 27, 8:00 . in. Hoaul Miviing Ai.'iula BOX , 1976 NEWS ELDER nwippr itabll$hd In published every Sunday by the 55 South l, Elder First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Second Class postage paid at the post office, 14 South First West, wtkly Would you like to know local candidates seeking county, legisla- tive and school board offices better? A public meeting planned in Brigham City Sunday evening, Oct. 24, will provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with the hopefuls and their views. Its scheduled at the Solid Rock (formerly Protestant Student center), 473 East Seventh South, beginning at 8p.m. The format calls for a formal presentation, informal discussion with questions from the floor and finally, n dialogue with candidates. Those citizens yet undecided how they will vote on Nov. 2 because they dont know enough about the candidates, were sure will find the session rewarding. person-to-perso- A 1894, Box Brigham Utah, City, 84302. Charles "Tuff Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. 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