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Show f 1 2 B!X Brigham City, Utah Thursday, September 9, 1976 ELDER JOURNAL, Hefflers the Editor,,. Editorially Speaking Will you join us 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 th-letters not exceed 250 words in length. The ' , at polls next Tuesday? There will be plenty of choosing for voters taking part in next Tues- days primary election locally. Those who mark the Democratic ballot will have six races to decide, including a pair of three man contests for the Box Elder Board of Education (Precinct No. 3) and state school board. Those casting Republican ballots will be even busier. Theyll pare the field of contestants in nine races including the two school board duels. If past voting performance is a valid criterion, a minority of the registered voting public will determine who advances to the general election on Nov. 2. This occurs, of course, when a relatively small portion of citizens bothers to vote (about 30 percent of those registered cast ballots two -- non-partis- an to it Asks for patience years ago). In this kind of situation, a candidate can claim victory although receiving support from less than 20 percent of the registered voters. Its not something to brag about. Editor: the expressions of since Hazels received we have and support sympathy passing. The people of Utah have been especially kind and their efforts in our behalf have been a great source of comfort. We have received thousands of cards, letters and telegrams, and many sprays of flowers; hundreds of dollars have been donated in Hazels name to the American Cancer society. There were also many telephone calls and I am sorry . we couldnt personally take more of them. We are extremely grateful for the tributes to Hazel, written and spoken, focusing on her contributions to society. It is gratifying to know that others share our high opinion of her and our love for her. I want to publicly thank my staff for their support and for carrying on in my absence, as much as possible, with the business of the Senate. My family and I are living in our home in McLean, Va. While I have always been close to my children, I will now be spending even more time with them. Because of this, my voting percentage is likely to drop somewhat, at least for the time being. If the Senate has a night session, activities with the children will take precedence. However, I will continue to fulfill my responsibilities to the best of my ability and trust that Utahns will understand my situation and, if necessary, be patient with me through this period of adjustment. My family and I deeply appreciate Although the final election will attract a greater number of electorate, the prospects of any candidate being the choice of a majority of the total voting public are slim. It should be pointed out that the presence of American party candidates who syphoned off a significant number of votes in 1974, helps diminish the chances for a candidate to receive a true majority. But we can certainly help increase the odds by voting, all of us who are qualified and registered, beginning with next Tuesdays primary election. See you at the polls. Use caution when - Sincerely, Jake Gam, U.S. Senator crossings Thanks for help future. The one bit of advice most obvious Box and Elder in both county dents, is that of exercising caution when of an sound other parts Utah, who for ominous warning approaching such crossings. everyone We cant help but think that too crosssuch to use ever has occasion we take for granted that no often of ings. And that includes most us. is coming. Time after time, train Last week a truck driver was day after day, we travel across the critically injured when he apparentsame tracks and never see one. ly failed to see an oncoming train. The cab in which he was riding was Perhaps this lulls us into complaAnd habit prompts us to look to cency. ripped pieces. , straight ahead. How often has each And this past summer, a of us been saved from a grinding youth was killed when the collision not because we slowed was which he on riding bicycle COllided with s train ip Tremonton. a down , and looked both ways but " because by the grace of chance, These are tragedies, not only to was no train coming? there to but the the families involved, Its something about which to community as well. And we wonder . . , every time you approach a think what can be done to prevent similar railroad crossing. accidents from occuring in the Recent railroad crossing acci- Editor: I would like to thank Dr. Jim Simper for helping the Golden Spike Humane society hold rabies clinic at Willard on Aug. 28, at Brigham City on Aug. 30 and Perry on Aug. 31. Also, we would like to thank Dr. Erling Quortrup, retired, for helping during the Brigham City clinic. This was a volunteer effort on the part of Dr.s Simper and Quortrup and I want to publicly recognize them lor their time and effort in helping our ' community to cope with our current rabies problem. Manuel Fnentes, Pres. Golden Spike Humane Society BOX A - JOURNAL newspaper established published every Thursday by in weekly 1901, Bov tHB , l, Elder 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the 14 South First West post office, Brigham City, Utah, 14302. 'BACK Charles Tuff" Claybaugh - General Manager Publisher Bruce J. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Our celebration oldest and best? Communities in all parts of the world hold yearly celebrations. They are numerous. But only Brigham City conducts its Peach Days festival in early September. Weve been doing it since 1904 and boast that ours is the longest continuing harvest celebration in Utah. And we like to think perhaps its the best one. There was a time when free peaches and cream were served to visitors. And trainloads of folks from other parts of the Beehive state converged here. Its not quite like that now. But Peach Days does carry much tradition into this modern age from those bygone days. And it might be justly proclaimed that more activities are offered this year than ever before. Certainly, Peach Days is a time for homecoming. Many native sons and daughters make it an occasion ELDER rate $9.00 per year in advance in connection Box Elder News (published days) $4.50 for 4 months: in Box Subscription able the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National tion, Salt Lake City, Utah. fui NATIONAL NEWSPAPER rwfc. iifi- tllMUTHM 10 Years Ago 1966 Utah Power 1, and Light September to two chemical commade detailed proposals panies planning mineral development on the Great Salt Lake in an effort to land their business. The companies, Dow Chemical corp. and Lithium corporation, would receive service at the rate of 4 to 4.75 mills, depending upon load factors. September 1, 1966 William Call of 472 South First East, was one of 600 undergraduate students attending the 19th annual Leadership Training workshop of the Sigma Chi Fraternity on the campus of Colorado State university Aug. 26-2- 9. Twisters in Box Elder September 1, 1966 to. be at least are County thought thats what everyone thought until in Garland last week one was reported to have done extensive damage by uprooting trees, and power poles as well as damaging homes along a two mile path. non-existe- 200 year-- , it! IV Ai-!- V. ?.', JSS&M A n Editor: Youre doing a good job covering the upcoming Peach Days festival, but I think it caught up to you When you referred to the Utah Peace Officers Association as the Utah Peach Officers Association in the Sept. 2 issue of the Journal. JohnEricksson 544 Sun Newspaper Association and United Press international. Advertising Repre sentative: Utah State Press Associa the time. One more thing. The staging of such an event is not without a great deal of planning, preparation and participation by many people. We appreciate the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce for annually spearheading the celebration and all of the other organizations and individuals who pitch in to make it a success each year. Youll get an idea of just how many folks play a part by reading the stories in todays Journal which tell of the various activities and attractions. Its Peach Days time. Yall come and enjoy it. Fruits of our labor South First West Brigham City pay with Elder County. rate $11.00 per year pay Subscription able in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sun $5.50 for 6 months: outside days) Bov Elder Couunty. for returning to visit with family and old friends. As weve so often stated previously, the elements have been kindly disposed to shower the celebration with sunshine and not rain. Most of 1HRH2E2 ; the same locution. nt 25 Years Ago President J. Edwin Baird of August 29, 1951 South Box Elder Stake presidency was released as first counselor at the quarterly conference last Sunday. President Rudgar N. Price was sustained to take his place and filling Prices post as second counselor was J. Oleen Palmer, bishop of the fifth ward. A special disaster campaign August 29, 1951 for flood victims in Kansas, Missouri, Okalhoma and Illinois was completed on time in Brigham City and the quota of $500 for Box Elder county was met. 50 Years Ago September 13, 1926 - When the Journal commented on the Salt Lake barbers raising the price of a shave and haircut weeks ago, some received the idea that the barbers of this fair town had raised their prices. That impression is not correct. The price for a shave and a haircut remains the same, 25 and 50 cents respectively. September 13, 1926 The voters of Box Elder county have been too busy with crops and things to bother their heads about politics and candidates. However, the first political roundup of Republicans will be held in Garland on Saturday of this week when delegates will be elected to attend the First congressional district and state conventions, at which time the bee will be buzzing round the hat bands of several aspirants. Utah Foundation says Many Utahns oppose proposal to limit budget, end The following which concerns a state budget ceiling proposal due to appear on this falls general election ballot, comes from Utah Foundation, the private, public service agency. non-prof- it Many Utahns strongly oppose proposals to freeze the Utah state budget for five years and to phase out federal aid to the state and its subdivisions, even though they concur in the objectives of economy and of reducing federal influence in state and local affairs. This was the finding concerning an initiative proposal that will appear on the ballot at Utahs November general election. The proposal would limit the Utah budget to the 1976-7- 7 total for the ensuing five years, and would phase out federal aid to the state over the same period of time. Federal aid to local government units, if it passes through the state clearinghouse, would be eliminated immediately. The proposal is one of three placed on the 1976 ballot by means of initiative petitions. A proposed amendment to the Utah Constitution will also appear on the ballot. Opponents of the budget limitation proposal believe it would have severe adverse effects that would outweigh possible benefits. Utahs In the five-yeperiod 1970-7population increased more than 13 percent and the cost of living rose nearly 37 percent. Opponents of the proposed budget limitation assert that a rigid budget ceiling in the face of the growing needs and shrinking dollars could wreck state operations, including the school program. ar 5, In the matter of federal aid, many state programs, especially in the areas of highways and public welfare, are joint state-federefforts that could not be carried on by the state alone. In fiscal 1976-7$75.5 million in highway funds (47 percent of the Utah highway budget) will come from federal sources. In fiscal, 1975, $53 million in public assistance and medical assistance funds, more than of the total spent in Utah for these purposes (excluding administrative costs) was federal money. It is also pointed out that 70 percent of Utahs land area is in federal ownership and that many Utahns feel that state is entitled to some federal reimbursement in lieu of taxes on this land. While more than $250 million in the current state budget is federal money with additional funds going to local government units, Utahns pay an estimated al 7, two-thir- total of more than $1 billion in federal taxes. Proponents of the proposal charge that state expenditures have risen unreasonably, especially in the last two years, and that Utah taxpayers cannot afford to continue the trend. They also assert that the federal government, through grants-in-ai- d and revenue sharing, is exercising undue influence on state and local government policies, and that eliminating federal aid would reduce and eventually end this. Opponents of another proposal on the ballot, to permit recall of elected and appointed officials, are divided into two groups. Some critics feel that election suffiprocedures in a democracy provide cient control over public officials. Others think that some provision for recall might be desirable to meet emergencies, but that the numbers of signatures required in the US aid proposed law are so low that the law, if enacted, would become a means of harassment of dedicated public servants. A survey conducted by the Utah Office of Legislative Research indicates that no state now providing for recall , of state officials has as low of percentage requirement for voter signatures as is contained in the Utah recall proposal. , Another ballot proposal would ban public health officials from adding flourine or any of its derivatives or compounds or to public water any other medication supplies without approval of a majority of voters at a duly constituted election. Arguments for and against fluoridation have been repeatedly aired in Utah in recent times and will not be repeated here. It is, however, pointed out that critics of the ballot proposal are fearful that the language of the proposed law could extend the ban to include chlorination, an esta blished and accepted purification measure whose elimination would be a major public health hazard. The fourth issue which will appear on the 1976 ballot is a proposal to amend the Utah Constitution to lower the legal voting age from 21 to 18 years and liberalize voter residency requirements. The requirements in the proposed are those now being followed in Utah.... and would bring the language of the Utah Constitution in accordance with federal law and actual practice in Utah. iiWiFnrcii IMN$NTMY...1ULJIMM |