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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL Thursday, September TTi I l They don't make dollars like they usta Brigham City, Utah ll 974 4 mW Sorry about that, Joe! L. i Letters to the Editor ... thanks i You cared paycheck, Joe earns $15,400 a year. His income tax will be $1,908. His Social Security tax will be $737. will be $12,755. His take-hom- e His taxes will take 17.3 percent of his gross earnings. Meanwhile, inflation has eroded the value of the U. S. dollar by 60 percent since the end of World War II and by approximately 10 percent in the last year. The $12,755 Joe will take home in 1974 really is worth $529 less than the $8,626 he took home 10 years ago. So take it from Joe. In 20 years, if inflation keeps rising at the 10 percent rate, Joe will need to earn $113,000 a year to keep pace. Meanwhile; he will be paying out half his earnings in taxes. And his take home pay of $57,300 will really be worth only $7,800 of todays dollars. Sorry Joe. Our story involves an ordinary guy. He looks like a lot of other Joes. You would think that Joe was a lucky man. For the last 10 years he has had pay increases to match every increase in the cost of living. But Joe is still unhappy. His paycheck does not go as far as it used to. Economists of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States can explain the chagrin of ordinary U. S. citizen Joe. They tell his story this way. In 1964 Joe went to work at a pay of $10,000 a year. That year: His income tax was $1,200. His social security tax was $174. e His pay was $8,626. His taxes took 13.7 percent of his gross earnings. Now, 10 years later, with a long string of pay increases added to his Lets call him Joe. Editor: On behalf of the little league football players, the 70B - east and the 70B - north at the Box Elder-Layto- n game, the response for these little guys was great. Im sure all of the little football players that scrimmaged during halftime were excited and delighted about playing under the lights as well as being at a big football game with all the many parents, students and spectators in attendance. These little league football players may be on the future Box Elder High's football team. Your enthusiasm and cooperation means a great deal to them as they play a mans game as little men. Thanks to Kenneth Beach, Box Elder High school, parents, students and cheerleaders who helped to show these little leaguers you cared. Thanks to the coaches who take the time to train and work with our little men to help build them into big men. take-hom- cost-of-livi- BOX E. Anderson, Printing Supr. rate $8.00 per year paySubscription able in advance in connection with Box Elder the Journal (published Thursdays) $4.00 for 6 months in Box Elder County. Subscription rate $10 00 per year payable in advance in connection with 'the Box Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $5 00 for 6 months: outside Box Elder County. Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. THE BIG PUSH Editor: One issue taken that there exists some disagreement on and the purpose of my reply deals with the statement, They hurt no one but themselves... suggesting that each individual lives in some sort of world that does not spread or directly affect anyone else. In reality what we all do affects someone else one way or another for good or ill and it is for this cause that holy writ suggests individual accounting and responsibility. Those who encourage a more noble way of living than we may be willing to adopt at the present time may have either experienced or witnessed the end result of the course we seem bent upon our way of following and care enough to attempt living for our benefit. For some strange cause each generation seems to suppose that pursuing some mortal vice is new or somehow expressive of a rightful pursuit of happiness. A brief acquaintance with the past histories of mankind suggests that nearly all of the vices the human mind can imagine have been tried by someone before so really there is little investigative research benefit to be realized by pursuing such matters. On the other hand many of the virtues to which men and women may aspire have seldom used rewards and benefits. We all seem to have built-i- n resistance to improvement, progress and growth of character. It may be for this cause that the Savior of those who will be saved from error and ignorance suggested that those who care enough to champion His cause will be hated and misunderstood by those of this world who seek not to rise above the evil thereof. We cannot be forced to be happy, good, honest or successful in this life; however, I hope we have the sense not to discourage those who care enough to try encouraging us to seek a more enlightened approach to life here and hereafter. H. Commercial in established Thursday by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Class postage paid at the Second 16 South First West post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Can't force virtue, but ... practices. JOURNAL A weekly newspaper 1908, published every Box Elder Mary Crozier In the Sept. 15 issue, one Michael Shelby ably expressed one point of view. Some of the issues taken in regards to the value of freedom I agree with in the sense that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. Also forced opinions, morals, virtues and value systems tend to create hypocrisy rather than genuine convictions and ELDER Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, National Utah State Press Association, United and Association Newspaper Press International. Advertising RepreAssociaPress sentative' Utah State tion, Salt Lake City, Utah. An Educolumn Cuthbert is doing reasonably well . . .' 4 by Ray M. Hall Northern Utah Uniserv Communication must be, without a doubt, among the most hackneyed words in the English language. Everybody pays tribute to the virtues of real communication and testifies to the importance of communication; but when it comes right down to doing it, most of us are scared to death and not without reason. Educators, possibly more than any other group, are fully aware of the need for communicating when it comes to talking with people, however, they have grown wary. Honesty may be the best pdicy, but evasiveness is less risky. And so to the parent who says, How are you getting along with my boy? The teacher says, Pretty well most of the time. And in response to the query, How is Johnny doing? the teacher replies, Well, he certainly is a live wire. If a father suggests that he knows Jane could stand some improvement, ' the teacher agrees, adding, but most of the students could do better. teacher of her third grader. Shes a joy and a jewel, was all I could with the get out of her, stormed the mother. I better than that. Shes a good student, but sometimes she is unbearably know bossy, and I know shes alienating some of her friends. Do you suppose the teacher is so unperceptive that she doesnt notice? If she does, why wont she discuss the problems with me? THE TEACHER knows full well that Johnny cant read, and the parents know it, too. Furthermore, they are both aware that with his present sour attitude he is a prime candidate for the dropout list; but somehow neither one can openly acknowledge that to the other and each are vaguely hopeful that by reassuring each other, they can somehow eliminate the problem. This little game of lightly skimming the surface does serve to minimize harsh words and ill feelings, but that, too, may be like covering a cancer with a bandaid. Only recently, a mother was lamenting the superficiality of a recent consultation WHY NOT, indeed? Obviously, the child needs help. Equally obvious is the fact that parents and teacher cooperatively can provide the best possible source for that help. Their combined influence could work wonders. Yet, this combination is all too rarely put to use. Why? One reason is that teachers, too, have an instinct for self preservation. Most of them have no appetite for argument or unpleasantness; and they soon learn that to say, Cuthbert is doing reasonable well, is less likely to provoke wrath than, Im sorry, but George is really uncooperative. He refuses to bring books or pencil to class, and he is frequently rude. THERE ARE PARENTS who appreciate the latter knowledge, however, unpleasant it might be; but there are also many whose reaction is defensive and hostile. Many teachers get to the point where they are simply not willing to risk making a bad situation worse by incurring the displeasure of the parents. Its a challenge to both parties to learn to put the long range welfare of the student first and to discuss candidly and without rancor the best way to solve any problems that may exist. Merrill H. Glenn Rt.2 Brigham City, Utah council just nonchalantly swept it under the rug. That is a new wrinkle of democracy in action. Would you therefore kindly print my citizens protest in its entirety, as a public record: Loves homeland Editor Brigham City, Sept. : As my mission draws to a close, I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for providing me with the paper during the past two years. has been a wonderful way for The Box Elder me to keep in touch with what is happening at home. During the two years I have spent in Argentina, I have come to have a profound love for my own homeland. Though it is true our great country may suffer many serious ills, it is the responsibility of each American to earnestly seek the solution to those problems which have solutions and cheerfully live with those that do not. We cannot complacently sit News-Journ- al back and complain. I once again thank you for the many services which you have provided and I look forward to many more pleasant l. experiences with the Box Elder News-Journa- Sincerely yours, Elder Robert L. Breitenbeker, Argentina Buenos Aires South Mission A wonderful feeling Editor: In the Box Elder News-Journit read that Stephanie Marble in the Junior Peach Queen contest was sponsored by the Pioneer Nursing home. It was a mistake. Stephanie was sponsored by the Godfrey Nursing home. For the past nine months I and some friends have been going every Thursday morning to the Godfrey Nursing home and reading to the patients. It is a thrill to see their faces light when you walk in the door. I wish more people would take the time to visit the people in the nursing homes. It gives yourself a wonderful feeling that you have done something for others. al Sarah Marble Brigham City Swept under the rug Editor: I presented to the council on the following citizens protest. Interestingly enough, and quite characteristically, the council did not accept the protest, nor did it reject it. The Utah-Idah- 'HACK 12, 1974 Hon. Mayor Felt & city councilmen: re: citizen's protest: Gentlemen: I, the undersigned, submit the following citizens protest and request that it be entered in the council minutes verbatim: I protest the council action of denying my petition-dulpresented to the whole council at the council tableseeking access to the Brigham City fluoridation facility, while, on the other hand, condoning and thereby countenancing, endorsing, and lending validity to a certain arrangement by councilman Knudson giving, unilaterally, such access to Nick Snow, a staff writer for the Deseret News, Salt Lake City, in the afternoon of Friday, August 23rd, when the said reporter was given a tour of the restricted facility, personally conducted by Harold B. Kelly, the city water director (title given to Mr. Kelly by the same reporter in his feature story in the Deseret News of Monday, August 26th). I protest this clear-cu- t use by the council of a double standard in a very important matter concerning a policy change as a direct discourtesy to me personally, as well as unqualifiedly discriminatory, unconstitutional (14th amendment), and improper and incorrect in regard to parliamentary procedure. I demand that the council give me the same access to the fluoridation facility that councilman Knudson accorded to the SLC reporter. From The Files Of The Box Elder News-Journ- al y Years Ago Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1964 Named Peach Queen for 1964 at Box Elder High school Thursday night was brown-hairePam Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Carlson of 185 North Ninth East. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1964 A Brigham City man this past weekend was elected lieutenant governor of division 3 during the annual con- 10 d WBBA says thanks' Editor: The Willard WBBA would like to express their sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed this season and Just wanted to say thanks for a very sweet and flattering picture and write-uI have had friends ask me who the photographer was. You not only have a way with words but with camera also. It has been a fun and rewarding experience. We all enjoy your column very much. One of my very favorite chocolate cake recipes came from your column. It now (your column on good cooks) has a very special meaning to me. I never miss it as Im sure many feel the same. Sincerely, Shelley Nichols John Thomas, Willard WBBA President Sincerely yours, Never miss it Dear Flo: p. 25 o Years Ago The Corinne Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1949 celery plant which has been in operation the past two years will not be in operation this fall. The celery previously handled by this plant is being transported on large semi-truck- s supplemented by farmers trucks to the Midvale plant, a branch of the Utah Celery Cooperative. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1949 The second hole in one was made Sunday morning on the Brigham City Golf and Country club by the Golfing Plumber, Leon Carver. It was made on No. 6. during our tournament. for the fine writeups A special thanks to the News-Journof the seasons games and also KBUH radio on the tournament. We would like to thank the following sponsors who contributed to our tournament: Willard Sponsors Larrys American, Willard Grocery, Master Muffler, Double D Packing, Bayside Trenching, Blackers Furniture, Butlers Auto, Willard Lions, Willard City, Braeggers Pet and Plant.Neils Barber shop, Moor-Man- s Bear River Sponsors Meat Locker, Olsen mortuary, Bills Mr. Big drive-iDons Saddles. Breitenbeker Electric, Brigham Brigham City Sponsors Tire & Implement, Chicken Out, Pizza Pie, Billings Oil in Perry, Farmers Insurance, Hobbit Ski and Cycle, First Security bank, Box Elder County bank, J & J Sales, Darrells Paint and Glass, Smith Food King, Brigham Floral, Inc., Shelton Cleaners, Arctic Circle. There are so many mothers and fathers who helped out in booths, umpiring, managers, scorekeeping and also our directors. Thanks for a job well done. Adolph Kaltwasser, Brigham City, Utah vention of the district, Kiwanis International in Salt Lake City. He is T. Frank worker in Kiwanis and Coppin, a long-tim- e former president of the Brigham City club. Veran G. Smith of Tuesday Sept. 15, 1964 Brigham City claimed Miss Karen Tanner of St. Anthony, Idaho, as his bride in a ceremony performed on Aug. 27, in the Parker LDS ward in St. Anthony. The couple is now making a home in Logan. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1964 - Showing plenty of promise and potential, Box Elders potent football team rolled to an easy 21-- 0 victory over Hillcrest High of Salt Lake county in a seasonopening practice game for both teams. al n, Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1949 Lamoine Wilson of Brigham City announce the engagement of their daughter, Delone Wilson, to Robert Cates, son of Mrs. Sophrona Cates of Bear River City. The marriage will take place in the near future. Years Ago Monday, Sept. Principal Frank A. and his crew of Hinckley competent instructors have been busy at the high school this past few days registering students and going through the preliminary work necessary for a successful beginning. Over 900 students have applied and registered. 50 8, 1924 Monday, Sept. 8, 1924 Corinne Rebekah Lodge gave a dance on Friday evening at Fraternity hall. On account of the rain storm there was not as large a crowd as expected but those who did attend enjoyed the music and dancing and the dainty lunch served by the ladies. |