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Show Letters to the Editor... Brigham City, Utah Thursday, July 8, 1976 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL; Lot's fly clean flag Editor: Brighams Bicentennial celebration is almost over, and it baa been generally quite good. I thought the spirit "of the occasion was well carried through. Monday morning the Girl Scouts presented a well prepared and very impressive flag ceremony depicting the history and heritage of our flag. The only thing that marred an otherwise beautiful ceremony was the city flag that the girls had to raise on the flag pole. It was worn faded and holey, in general a disgrace to Brigham City and as an emblem of our nation. Channel 2 TV was there to cover the event and I cringed as the camera followed that flag up the pole. Surely Brigham City can afford to replace a flag when it gets in that bad of condition. If it cant, maybe our mayor and coundlmen can set an example by chipping in a few dollars and inviting the rest of us to join in. Lets respect our nations emblem by flying a clean, lovely We were thrilled, uplifted by service - Hats off to those who arranged last Sunday s Bicentennial religious ser- vice at John Adams park. We had greeted with enthusiasm the news that such a program was being planned; considering it to be the most fitting way to observe: the Sincerely, Don H. Lee Differs with editorial church, worked hard to spearhead planning and arrangements for the program. Alot of other people also played, roles. To. them we express our gratitude, Not even a power failure could halt the procedmgs. Our good friend Sid Jensen saw to that, cranking up an auxiliary generator when the main power source flickered but, also providing the best outdoor sound weve.ever heard in this city... . ! nations 200th birthday, And we were not disappointed at either the citizen turnout or, the quality of the spoken and musical Editor: If a person were traveling at 74 miles per hour and took too sharp a turn, slid off the roadway and rolled his vehicle, would you say the roadway should be widened at the curve? Would you say nothing of the driver? If a person were passing a vehicle traveling in the same into another vehicle causing the direction and ran head-odeath of someone, would you say there should be a passing n , offerings As Ma Harold B. Felf pointed ' out, it wasthefirst time that such iui interfaith gathering had ever been held in thi igmui)ity, How appro- to priate record such an event on the i anniversary of our .independence. After all this freedom to worship as we please, is an integral part of our national heritage. And, as was pointed out, God influenced tbose who laid the fomi- datiori of this government, under which we enjoy so many material and spiritual blessings. We know that Rev. Dick Lawson of the Community Presbyterian , BOX . were thrilled and uplifted by the music and spoken words, by the attitude .of unity that seemed to prevail, To us it was ideally in keeping with the patriotism that swept the country as Americans across this broad land stood together in cele- bration during the Bicentennial v.v,We Years Ago 1966 A $6.1 million budget for the July 3, 1966-6- 7 school year was adopted by the Box Elder Board of education. The financial picture was said to be brighter than anticipated. July 3, 1966 Building in Brigham City during June continued at a moderate but consistent pace with valuation of new projects being placed at, $48,630, according to a monthly summary issued by the the cKy inspection department. July 3, 1966 Brigham City residents were called on to aid fighting forces in South Vietnam ; by giving blood. 10 n'.. i'.W ' . 2,400-mil- flight by commandos to free was a brillhostages in Uganda iant stroke of strategy and tkm. ' It certainly must have struck a responsive chord to the minds of many around the world who tire of. the cruel tactics of terrorists; It also proved once again that Israel, although relatively small in population and tiny to geographical proportions, has the ability and will to strike swiftly and with deadly precision. We read that the Organization of African Unity, has called the rescue a wanton act of aggression against Uganda. A meeting of the United Nations Security council has been requested to consider the deed. It was to be expected. The Israeli force struck like eagles at Entebbe . . airport,. rescuing more than . . ; 100 . . guerillas. . In the brief encounter, three hos- tages, seven hijackers and 20 Ugan . ! hostages held by Palestinian . troyed. Was it wanton? At first look, that could have been the conclusion. But hostages came back with an account that Uganda not only tolerated the terrorists who hijacked the Air f . for bargaining, is riot acceptable. It can never be. It invites the kind of reaction carried out by Israel this past weekend. .y We only hope the situation doesnt bring further such incidents but serves as a deterrent to terrorism. . . Journal Staff writer As most everyone, I greatly enjoyed the Bicentennial weekend. The parades: The picnics. The fireworks. You name it, I enjoyed it. But what impressed me most was televisions coverage of all the his- torical reenactments presented . throughout the country. Picketts charge, though not relived on Gettysburg battlefield proper, stirred my interest nonetheless. The tall square riggers, sails set and making their way along the New York coastline, though set against the geometric skyline of modern Gotham, had my imagination running with romantic thoughts of what it must have been like to sail one around the Horn or through a battle It was while watching the evenings film footage of those majestic ships of old that I drifted. . . off. . . into a deep . . . , president of the International Olympic committee, says politics have no place in the world games. Further, that Taiwan should be allowed to compete under the flag and name of its choice. And African countries reportedly are considering a boycott of the games if New Zealand takes part. Their gripe is rooted in the fact that a rugby team from the land down under participated in a tour of South Africa whose policies discriminate ; against blacks. TSRSmu ' '.7" FI NNA 5 Tsfc&d iW , SVSTAININ6 MEMBER - ed 180 degrees immediately, shouted, Were going back. by Vaughn Roche 1S72 deal with governwith athletes and bodies ments, only When the 1976 athletes. representing were to. Montreal awarded games firm a we had guarantee from the We do not . Canadian government that the athletes of all recognized national Olympic committees would be given o free entry into Canada, Lord is quoted as saying. Sounds fair enough to us. If the difficulties are ironed out, as hopefully they will be, it should not result from a compromise of this Kill-ant- IOC position. If options dont want to send teams for one political reason or another, then let them stay home. And if Canada persists in its stand, then maybe the rest of us ought to stay home. dream. . . ' Sir, someone called frantically from the port side of the ship. Sir, are You all right? Im all right. Just a flesh wound, I said in the tone of all the silver screens heros. We were in the midst of a raging battle, British frigates surrounding us, their cannons blazing. We had taken a few hits topside. A main sail was ripped to shreds and many of the men who manned the canvas had been wounded. We were almost incapacitated and would undoubtedly fall prey to the English foes at any minute. Sir, the voice came again, Ive ordered full sail and have been trying to outrun them since we took the last hit; devil-may-ca- re Outrun them? j asked in disbelief. J want this ship turn I have been wounded. We 635 Sincerely, R. Victor Conrad South Third Eait Brigham City Was disappointed with town Editor: But sir . . Jb. . . bu. . . but sir the voice cried in exclamation. Weve lost one of our main sails. Many men cant maneuver, we cant fight. I said turn this thing around, I shouted, gritting my teeth. I want this thing at full speed and all useable guns ready to salvo when we pass between those two British ships to our rear. Aye, aye sir, the voice submitted. was already halfas t took my posiaround way tion at the fore of the ship. I stood there, hat cocked to the side, nose thrust skyward, shouting defiantly as fire licked my boots, cannon balls streaked across the bow and smoke drifted over the whole scene. The ship at sea. ICS And Lord Killanin, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER . . . Preparations for the 1976 summer Olympics at Montreal are currently underway to the shadow of a political issue. Canada says it wont permit Taiwan to participate under its flag as the Republic of China. Subscription rata $11.00 par year payable In advance in connection with tha lox Eldar News (published SunSS.S0 for 4 months: outside days) lox Eldar Couunty. In regard to your editorial, How many parties in Russia, Mr. Hall? (Thursday, July 1), I question your apparent lack of knowledge concerning communism and communist movements. While I neither support the views of Mr. Hall or those of any communist movement, it is quite incorrect to equate communism in the Soviet Union with that in Korea or Vietnam. As world events have shown, there is and never has been a unified communist movement. Rather, communists have generally been, the product of nationalist uprisings in their various countries.' Consequently, one cannot property apeik communism as a single ideology. Your argument is strongly reminiscent of the Cold Warrior position of the 1950s. I would certainly think that the Journal would be aware of the fact that a responsible editorial rests upon proper information and an understanding of the issues involved. Propaganda serves no purpose whether it be comiftunist or capitalist. In short, your criticism of Mr. Hall places you in the same misguided position as he. Fourth s fun ends on fifth world. But taking hostages as a means : County. Damn the torpedoes! Take out the garbage! France airbus over Greece June 27, . but aided them. Thus, the African nation became an accomplice in the kind of act that no responsible country should condone. We cannot find satisfaction in the deaths of those at Entebbe airport. Furthermore, to say that Palestinians are not without cause to their . struggle against Israel is to deny the historical setting in that part of the . Editor: Subscription rata St. DO par yaar payable In advance In connection with tha lot Eldar News (published Sundays) S4.SS for I months: in lox Eldar , dan soldiers were killed. Reports also have it that planes of the Ugandan air force were damaged or des- Israels daring rescue mission this e a past weekend . You're misguided, too H. E. Andarson, it can move swi . JohnEricksson, Brigham City Commarclal Printing Supr. - y.i Incompetent, gratuitous articles such as that should be left out of the paper. Shirlay Richardson, Clauifiads Ratty Claybaugh, Circulation Arlaad Tingay, Nawspapar Supr. Van Claybaugh, Fhoto-FraSupr. Renewing this community pression of faith annually would not be too Often. volved Mika Furry, Sports bitter Sarah Tatar, Socisty Editor ex- - . JOURNAL Chartai "Tuff" Claybaugh Fubllthar Ganiral Managar Editor rue T. Kayai, Managing weekend, Hopefully, Sundays service, al-- . though the first, will not be the last, . ELDER A vmMt Mtnpapar uttabllsliud I I1M, miblhtod rrtnr Thunduy by Hit l. Iw Kidtr It South First Watt. Irlghum City, Utah, M302. Second C1H postsgs paid at tha aatt etflca, 14 South First Wait IrlglMni City, Utah, M)02. lane? Would you say nothing of the driver? Your editorial on July 2 implied that the roadway, not the diver, was what caused the death of Melanie Ebeling. ' Almost all accidents are the fault of the driver, not the roadway. The editorial also seemed to be an attempt to influence the public opinion of the capability of the driver in- Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead, I shouted. Aye, aye sir. Dont give up the ship, I commanded boldly. Aye, aye sir. 'Weve just begun to fight, I proclaimed proudly. Take but the garbage, someone - shouted. What? What happened? I asked, waking from my dream, my brow beaded with perspiration. fell asleep as usual," my wife said irritably. "Now, take out the garbage. You The television screen was blank and buzzed with static. It must have been 2 a.m. Aye, aye sir, I said meekly and somewhat embarrassed. It was back to the mundane duties of 1976 once again. What happened to the celebration of the 200th birthday of America on July 4 in Brigham City? My family put off a camping-vacatio- n trip with my brothers family so we could have them here for toe celebration and to take part in it ourselves. We planned to leave on the fifth only to discover too late to change our plans and leave earlier that our town was not celebrating the fourth but they were celebrating the fifth of July. Can anyone tell me what significance the fifth of July holds for this country? Our family celebrated the fourth, at home, with music, picnic, flag flying and fireworks. We left the fifth as planned for vacation, thus missing out on the untraditional celebration of Brigham, a day later than the rest of the country. In case none of you bothered to watch TV or read toe Guide, toe rest of the country was celebrating on the fourth with a din and fufor befitting the date, religious services, speeches, music, naval shows, parades, fireworks and, yes, toe Viking was even scheduled to land on Mars. All of which shows that Brigham was completely out of step with the rest of the nation to which she belongs. In case people have forgotten, our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence in the wee morning hours of July Fourth 1776 not the fifth. They did not even go home to their families in distant colonies, many of whom they had not .seen for months, until the writing, ratification and signing was completed and we were officially born as the United States of America. If you watched toe TV movie 1776 which showed last week it was very true to fact even though it was set to music and comedy. If our forefathers felt this strongly about toe birth of our country then I should think that for one day even if it toe people of Brigham could curtail their was Sunday church obligations to some degree and celebrate our 200th birthday. It only came around once and most of us wont be here to see toe 300th. I am sure God would have completely understood and for one Sunday especially on this date He would have appreciated that we could not completely dedicate ourselves to Him, but wished to celebrate something which without Him we could not have accomplished. I am sure our religious services of toe morning would have more than ample thanki to Him. If the Continental Congress had waited until the fifth to ratify the Declaration of Independence, we in all probability would not have become a nation. Something that men like Adams, Hancock, Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Lee and hundreds of others held so highly and felt so deeply about that they would lay down their lives should not have been so shably disregarded and unnoticed and by our small town just because its 200th anniversary fell on Sunday. I am exceedingly disappointed and disgusted with my town for their neglect and disregard of this date. I had expected much, much more from them. However, I must confess I should have expected it, as this seems to be the way we operate on nearly everything that is of true and meaningful importance. Marie Locklln f |