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Show BOX ELDR JOURNAL. Brigham City. 2 Utah V Thursday. June 17, 1976 rg Lowers 9o Materialism bring and? Editor: As that ' Editorially Speaking N of s city in ancient Greece in to be evacuated flight from the advancing enemy the story goes, the citizens fu , were told to take with thepi all the possessions they could an old man was carry. When the time came to leave, observed to carry nothing with him at all. He was asked about this and replied (in Greek): omnia mea mecum porto; all I own I carry on me (in Latin and English translations). The old sage or philosopher thus owned nothing besides the clothes he wore. And like the Greek sage, Jesus also was never known to have owned anything and when he died on the cross, the Roman officers cast lots for the possession of his coat" or robe, his only possession of value. on things or possessions per is This decided trend se stands in marked contrast to the toward rampant today everywhere on this globe. Ralph Waldo Emerson early pointed to this trend when he coined the fitting phrase: things are in the saddle and ride mankind. setup in the developed Today our elements of mercurial the all with countries, fraught diverchanges, impermanence, fragmentation, and excess n to the cluture our sity is rapidly carrying very threshold of what Alvin Toffler calls: Future shock, identified by the increasing failure by homo sapiens to adapt sanely and fully to the myriad of stresses and strains brought with all the uncertainties on by our era of of a typical plastic throwaway civilization, combined with new aspects of our new nomadic way of life. Whereas the Greek sage, in my above story, has an easy time moving, we modern nomads cannot claim, omnia nostra nobiscum portamus (all we own we carry on us), but we must rather get a moving cost estimate from the moving man who will have to move all our many articles of creature comfort. The hippie rovolt, to me, also hints at an odd or queer passion not to have things or possessions. Our whole plastic culture, if we dare call it culture, is quickly nearing its ends, thermonuclearly or ecologically, n probably both. It is indeed traumatic that the civilization has advanced to a point where crass materialism will write finis to it unless there is some kind of a moral and spiritual renaissance or rebirth very soon! ! ! under-emphas- ever-increasi- super-materialis- Old Glory: Mayor says it means to him wlraf r number of people on hand Monday when the Brigham City Elks lodge conducted the communitys annual flag Day ceremonyC(Rees Pioneer park. It was good for those who attended. They were treated to an appro-prait- e service for the occasion. We felt edified for having been there. Our one regret Jvas that more werent on hand t$hare the experi--itained a copy ence. As a result of Mayor SFelts short address, enjoy to an By reading extent that pfflvJof Jhe traditional ceremony: f doing. ; ' THE FLAG mean to me and today? , you It is not only the symbol of the greatest country in the world, our country, The United States of America, it is also the symbol of democracy such as no other people WHAT DOES This impressive and beautiful flag , which we affectionately call the Old Glory was authorized by Congress 199 years ago. The glory, beauty and simplicity of our flag stir us through the sheer force of design. This glorious flag , Whatever Rep. Allan T. Howe decides on the question of his resignation, its clear the Utah congressmans political career is ended. : - , . TO ME, THIS FLAG represents my right to the lawful pursuit of free enterprise in my endeavor to provide for the welfare and happiness of my family. To me, this flag represents my right and privilege to help select those who are to govern me by going to the polls to vote without fear of intimidation or restraint. To me, the flag represents my privilege to live and raise my family in the greatest country in the world. To me, the flag represents my right to praise those I admire and to criticize those whpm I feel are in error without fear of punishment or retribution. It is time that we reevaluate our repsect for our flag and what it our stands for, that we patriotism and educate our children to appreciate their heritage in this great country. I suspect that we and our children have grown to expect the rights and freedoms that Old Glory represents, without realizing that if they are not protected and defended that some day they may go away. the entire world now is aware, Howe is accused of soliciting sex acts in Salt Lake Citys red light district last Saturday night. Allegedy, he approached two women police decoys posing as prostitutes setting up the circumstances that led to his arrest by vice squad officers. Howe contends that he was lured to the area and maintains that he is innocent of any wrong doing. As HOWEVER, in the public eye a public now sensitive to sex scandals he is guilty. Regardless of- the courts determination in them is de- meanor case, the former attorney now is permanently stained. Is it fair? Perhaps not. Truly a man should be considered innocent until proven otherwise. But the fact is that Congressman Howe has little chance now of from Utahs winning Second Congressional district. At hand Is not whether he should resign or withdraw as a candidate for term. The decision another two-yere-electi- 7 ar BOX A wuukly ELDER JOURNAL titablltkud Mnpp In I'M. publlihud nvnry Thursday by thn lai Ildar NtwtJournal, H Soirth First Watt, IrigHam City, Utah, MM2 Sacond Clan pastaga paid at thu 14 Smith First Wait Icn, City, Utah. MM2. Judeo-Chris-tia- Charlas "Tuff" Claybaugh Fubllshar Ganaral Manager Iwca T. Kayat, Managing Editor Mika Farry, Sports Editor Sarah Yatns, Society Editor Shlrlay Richardson, Classifieds Ratty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tlngey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-tres- s Supr. Subscription rate $f.00 per year payable In advance In connection with the los Elder News (publishad Sunfor 4 months: in Ion Elder days) County. Subscription rate $11.00 per year payable In advance in connection with the Ron Elder News (published Suntor 4 months: outside $5.50 day'.) Rot Elder Couunty. UjrJsW CMotitXlou. 'national newspaper aacnRM Orta Frau Cel Ray y tmeOed m IMS SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1912 Sincerely yours, Adolph Kaltwasser IR not just afyflod efca is how he will choose to exit from the , . -- POPULARITY, promise and potential as a poltical figure have now all swirled down the drain of public disapproval. It demonstrates once again that moral-- indiscretion or association with it; will not be taken , f lightly. Some modern thinkers contend that an office holaers private life is separate from those duties which he was elected to perform. That so long as he is responsible in handling the latter, he should be allowed latitude in the former. We dont agree. neither And apparently does the public in general. Years Ago Support commissioners Coombs, Gae Coombs and Shauna Holmgren. June 16, 1966 Thiokol Chemcial corporaWasatch division received a $1.9 million tions contract from the United States Air Force system command for development of a rocket thrust vector system. June 16, 1966 Jesse Jepperson, 565 South Seventh West was elected president of the Utah State Firemans association at the annual state firemans convention held June at Cedar City. 9-- 11 25 Years Ago June 15, 1951 Spencer W. Kimball, apostle of the LDS church was scheduled to dedicate the Honeyville ward chapel Sunday June 17. The chapel was a result of seven years of and three years of actual construction. June 15, 1951 Plans were underway for the sixth annual Corinne Fourth of July celebration. A full day of activities was planned including a parade, childrens games and a rodeo. June 15, 1951 The Brigham City 0 club, in a close match whipped the Rotary club by nine strokes Sunday on the local golf course. Score Editor: I In the last few weeks there have been events that have brought, quite forcibly, to our attention what a great nation we live in! When flie man can break the law, then buy space in the newspaper and publicly condemn the elected offldalrwiMw to enforce the law and still not even be . responsibility it is for so, we realize what a truly free people doing reprimanded , we are. Zoning lairs are the price we pay for civilisation. These laws make us respect the rights of our neighbor whether we want to or not. Mr. Harris does not seem to realise that the laws and ordinances which he is expected to obey were passed only after many hours of debate and planning, not only by the county commissioners, but by many of the residents of the county who were interested enough to attend the public meetings. We support our county commissioners in their responsibility of enforcing the laws and ordinances of our county. g ' Yours Truly, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mawfer Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Norris Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. DeLond Cole Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Christensen , 20-3- too. And theres one more thing to remember: political arena. Delegates to the state Democratic convention in Salt Lake City June 9 have a stake in Howes course of action. He is their only candidate for the post at this date. They cant win with Howe. Or at least the prospects are extremely dim. They have hopes of rescuing the seat with another standard bearer, whomever he might be. Its tragic for Allan T. Howe and his family. He was a heavy favorite to gain a second term next November. Polls indicated that he was liked and respected by a majority of his constituents. JO June 16, 1966 Seven more girls entered the Box Elder County Dairy Princess contest. They were: Linda Louise Millard, Ronda Musulas, Karen Barker, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Eileen fund-gatherin- Give it a chance to work. To save gasoline. To save lives, 18-1- the AMERICAS PATRIOTIC VERTABRAE H. E. Anderson, Morals charge topples a career (D-Uta- h) super-industriali- Commercial Printing Supr. r ar Judeo-Christia- right. To me, this flag protects my home as my castle for the privacy and comfort of my family. To me, this flag represents my ' right to a fair and impartial trial should I be accused of a wrong itcan symbolizes our aspirations and achievements as Americans - our struggles and sacrifices - our devotion to the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence. The 13 red and white stripes recall to us the history of that long, bitter . eight-yestruggle in which the colonies stood side by side and fought for their freedom. Each star is an emblem that records a great event in the history ed of our country. Each tells the story of a great sovereign state which entered this great union. The red stripes proclaim courage. The white stripes liberty. And the field of blue stands for loyalty. To me, this flag represents my right to worship God as I think is There was a relatively small' m Space donated as a public service by this newspaper, the Department ot Transportation and the Advertising Council. was 423 to 432. Years Ago Frank Thompson, former June 15, 1926 deputy sheriff of Box Elder County, who was shot by friends of the notorious Abe Majors 26 years ago in this city when he refused to hand over the keys to the jail, passed away last Saturday, June 50 12. June 15, 1926 Battery A of Brigham City, under the command of Captain Ruel Eskelsen, left Wednesday at 7 a.m. for Camp George H. Dern on the government reserve at Jordan Narrows. June The Monster, starring Lon a mystery thriller as gripping as the The Bat and The Cat and the Canary, was 15, 1926 Lauds Rotary club Editor: Brigham City has a bright new Tennis court, thanks to the Rotary club. This fine organization has refurbished the old court at the Junior high school. They have installed a special surface along with new fencing and a net. The court is by far the best one in Brigham City. I think the Rotary club deserves special recognition and thanks from everyone in Brigham City. They have spent a lot of time working on the project and have also contributed a significant amount of money. As president of the T-Tennis club, I want to express a special thanks to the members of the Brigham City Rotary club from our club members. Because of the Rotary Clubs community spirit, an eyesore has been turned into an excellent tennis facility. '$ ;jj W . Chaney in ' playing in Brigham City. 850 South CROSS t uom yo l? Please, Send your Contribution Now to: Box Elder County Chapter American Red Cross 768 No. 2nd West Brigham City, Utah 84302 Sincerely, BUI Munson Third West t |