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Show I Brigham City, Utah Thursday, September 30, 1 976 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Letters to the Editor ... Editorially Speaking Voters should defeat The contripublication in these columns. However, s the writer bear also and butions must be signed is It number. suggested adress and telephone that letters not exceed 250 words in length. recall proposition There will be four propositions on the ballot when Utah voters go to the polls on Nov. 2. One of these is a proposed recall law, a measure which the 1976 state legislature declined to pass and which, by initiative petition, now being presented to the people for their approval or disapproval. We hesitate not in the least to express opposition to it. It is unfair and, in our view, unnecessary, having no redeeming features. Even those who believe that Utah we do not needs a recall law should take a long look at this proposition. Disconcerting to us are the results of a recent poll which indicated, that more than 70 percent of those contacted favor passage of this recall measure. Thats quite an endorsement for such a bad proposition. The following is an editorial appearing in these columns on Jan. 11, 1976, which continues to represent ourposition: . THE MAJOR flaw is summed up in these words found in the proposed measure: Any reason causing the voters dissatisfaction with that public official shall be sufficient grounds for recall, notwithstanding his good faith attempts to perform the duties of his office. This would place every public official in jeopardy of a recall election for even the slightest excuse. Thats ridiculous. How could we except good people to seek and serve in office with this ax hanging over their heads? What public servant, acting in good faith and with clear conscience iirfMl ; timt the wrath of a certain number of his constituents on occasion? You simply cant please all of the people all of the time. THIS ACT would enable a handful of malcontents to initiate a petition YES, THERE may be circumstances which justify a persons removal from office sooner; for example, when he knowingly, willfully and corruptly refused or negelected to perform the official duties pertaining to his office... However, the Utah constitution and existing state law (from which the above quotation was taken) provide for this. The existing procedure requires that such charges be substantiated in a court of law quite a contrast with the proposed intent that any reason.. shall be sufficient grounds for recall. Sure, the calling of a recall election doesnt necessarily mean the official would be ushered out of office. The voters may choose to retain his services. right-to-wor- k. right-to-wor- Taft-Hartle- (R-Uta- h) right-to-wor- In the past decade, for example, Labor department figures indicate that right-to-wor- states have bene- k fited from nearly 60 percent of new manufacturing jobs. TTiis, despite the fact that these states account for only 30 percent of the population. k Senator Gam, a leading proponent, also pointed to a recent Fantus company study of business climates showing Utah as k states one of nine ten with the best the top among business climate. These statistics help prove the right-to-wor- right-to-wor- promised more information as the Brigham City campaign to promote greater registration and voter response in this years election moved along. Heres the latest: When the primary election was held here Sept. 14, there were 7,303 Brigham City residents registered to vote. And that represented 80.5 percent of the estimated local vot Sincerely yours, Charlotte M. Guevarra, Box 254, Brigham City, Utah that a number of persons signed twice and some three times. Did you know thats a violation of state law? It would be more than sufficient grounds for recall under the act which the petition proposes. weekly newspaper established In published every Thursday by the South 55 l, elder First West. Brigham City, Utah, 64302. Second Class postage paid at the 16 First West South Cut office, City. Utah, 64302. 1901, Box Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Ferry, Sports Editor Sarah Yatest Society Editor Shirley Hichardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Photo-Pres- s Van Claybaugh, Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Iruct ey I paywith in Box Elder for 4 months: $11.00 per year payin connection with is 100 percent. Impossible? No- Watch for more information as the Nov. 2 general election nears. 25 Years Ago W. Evans Woodbury was Oct. 3, 1951 sustained bishop of the Brigham City Fifth ward Sunday. He will have as c)unselors Walter G. of opinion; while nothing is Jaggi and Norris Larsen. so foolish and baseless. J.G. Holland STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION. (Act of August 12, 1770: Section 3415, Title 31, United States Coda) 1. Title of Publication Box Eldar Data of filing - Sept. 21, 1976. I. Froquoncy of Issue Weekly. 4. Location of known office of Publication 55 South First West Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah 84302! 5. Location of the headquarters or. General Business Offices of tha Publishers Same. 4. Name and address of Publisher, and Managing Editor, Editor Publlxhar C C Claybaugh, Brigham City, Utah. Editor C. C. Claybaugh, Brigham City, Utah, Managing Editor Bruca Keyas, Brigham City Utah 7. Owner (II owned by a corpora- -' tlon, its name and address must ba "Jed and also immediately there-namand addresses of stockholders or holding I owning percent or more of total amount! of Jtock. If not ownad by a corporation tha namai and addrasi,, ot tha in' I certify that tha must ba given. If by a partnership or othor unincorporated firm, its nama and' addrnss, as wall as that of tech In dividual must ba given.) los Eldtr dividual owners ownnd Brigham City, .t.t.m.nt, mad. Inc. 55 S. First West, Utah; Alwayne C. Clay, N. 10th E. Brigham City, Charles C. Claybaugh, 1077 15$ baugh, Utah; East 2nd tiorth, Brigham City, Utah Kathy K. Ogden, 325 Mountain View Van W. Utah, City, Dr. Brigham Claybaugh, lo 370, Brigham City, Finance Commercial Utah Corp., Brigham City, Utah. ( Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding I porcant or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities (If there are none, so stats) B. los Eldar County Bank, 154 S. Main, Brigham City, Utah. if. Extent end nature of circulation. Average no. Copie Each Issut During Preceding 12 Month Printed. 1,500 TSW Copies (Nat Pros Run) Paid Circulation I. Salat through dealers and carrier, street vendors and counter tales. 1. Mail Subscriptions C. Total Paid Circulation D. Fret Distribution by Mall ' carrier or other means I. Samples, complimentary, and other free copies, 2. Copies distributed to news agents, but not sold, Total Distribution of C end D) F. Office use, accounted after printing G. Total (Sum of E I F Should equal net press run shown In A) The Rockettes of Box Elder High would like to give a special thanks to the News and Journal staff, Mr. Bruce Keyes, and our great community for helping make our Peach Days very successful. We feel our drill team competition was very worthwhile and we hope we helped to contribute to the Peach Days festivities. Oct. 2 1966 Box Elder bested Bear River 28-- 7 in the Bee homecoming last Friday. The Bees face Idaho Falls next week. Hie Harold S. Crane waterfowl Oct. 2, 1966 management area will officially be opened during ceremonies Oct. 7 at the installation. Some 1,800 acres are enclosed in the area. Nothing so obstinately stands in the way of all sorts of progress as pride 2. Editor: treatment. Editors Quote Book i population of 9,072. Not bad, folks. And the Box EJ "er county clerks office reports a risk business in registration since the primary. What were shooting for, of course, (published Sunmonths: outside Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National Association and United Newspaper Press International. Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Journal. Special thanks Years Ago Oct. 2, 1966 A Box Elder county man, Bruce Carr, and a North Brigham City boy, Dale Robert Hotter, were victims of separate accidents involving automobiles during the weekend. Both were taken to Cooley Memorial hospital for 10 Sun. rate advance I. ing-ag- e Wayne and Pat Johnson, 755StansburyAve, Tooele, Utah 84074 rate $9.00 per year Subscription able in advance in connection the Box Elder News (published In Box Elder News $5.50 for 4 days) Box Elder Couunty. are we. things impossible. .A able the a workers right to accept or refuse union membership. We have never subscribed to the concept that a person must join a labor organization as a condition of employment. It is alien to the climate of rights we enjoy as Americans and is a clear-cu- t infringement on free agency. Senator Gam says he is distressed that Democratic presidential nominee Jimmy Carter has said that if he were elected president, he would sign legislation repealing Section 14 (b) of the So JOURNAL ELDER days) County. Subscription right-to-wor- Taft-Hartl- BOX $4.50 point I have always made, that forcing the labor force to join unions does not better local economies nor does it put more people to work. People should definitely have the right to join unions if they wish but they should not be forced to do so. It is interesting to note that, according to Labor Secretary W. J. Usery and Labor department figures, unions k are thriving in the states, Senator Gam stated. This is good news, expecially to Utah which has long been among those states which, by law, protects act. Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to some very thoughtful and friendly groups of people in your fine city. We have passed through Brigham City many times and noticed what a beautiful city you have, but never realized the extend of friendliness and helpfulness of the residents of your city. On Sept 10 at the Box Elder High School rodeo, our son, Mark Johnson, had his leg broken in a bull riding event. A person can not realized the amount of concern extended by the people of the rodeo club, ambulance service, hospital personnel and doctors until he personally experiences it. We were unable to attend the rodeo event. However, we feel our son received the best of care possible. Thanks again for all of your thoughtfulness and concern. We expect Mark to be up and about soon. un- One more thing. County Clerk K. B. Olsen reported that in certifying signatures on the recall petition Submitted to his office; it was found 84302 Parents are grateful IN THE MEANTIME, taxpayers have undergone the exan pense of a speical election in cost Box estimated $15,000 Elder and the official has been county Not bad , folks We SAY YOU FELLOWS COULD USE SOME HELP? BUT states outgain others in jobs the issues which has long distinguished the two major political parties in this country, one from the other, is Democrats have, in their party platforms, opposed this concept which prevents forced unionism. Republicans have supported the k philosophy which is 14 (b) of the Section by protected y act. Senator Jake Gam this some week observations made past about statistics which show that k states have outstripin others gaining new jobs. ped Editor: I note that illegal aliens are being sent back to Mexico. This brings to mind seven or eight years ago, when my young son tried to get work during the summer months in Brigham. A crew of young boys were sent to hoe beets. My son and one other really tried to do it right. When my son had to go to the man's house in Brigham to get his pay the man paid him but first tried to intimidate him with violent and abusive argument. Later a crew was sent to hoe cantaloupe. Three of them, sons of leading types, were made foremen; they told my son not to do a good job or work fast. Then he and his best friend haunted the employment office and were sent with a farmer to thin peaches. In mid morning the farmer said he was going to town to get some Mexicans. He left the boys to walk home. During harvest I came upon a farmer dickering with a Mexican whose whole family of eight had labored all day diligently. The farmer had totalled up the baskets, and was in the process of beating the man down, and it sounded like that family worked for what one man should get. At that time some of the churches, but not the major one, seemed to by trying to help the migrant families; also the state agencies had help for them. It was my conclusion that the farmers exploited the migrants, did not want any that expected housing, medical, that were not desperate enough to be exploited; that the farmers no way wanted local young men who would expect to be paid standard wages to get into the work. opposite effect. Regular elections give voters the opportunity to turn incumbent officers out of public positions. Right-to-wor- k One of Farmers exploited workers that could result in a recall election for an official. And with no basis other than their disagreement with his views. Or the way he parts his hair. Is this supposed to encourage good government? It would have just the subject to perhaps a totally warranted experience of stress. editor invites and welcomes letters for Actual Number of Coola JisueFubUshtd (Single Nearest to Filing Dato 5,500 74B M2 3,755 4.717 3,447 4.110 14 41 4.710 5,005 470 434 5.500 5.500 by mo odoj- - era correct and complete, c cl,yblg,h fubllihar x Thank you once again, The Box Elder High School Rockettes Cynthia Christensen, advisor Gina Savoca, president Molly Williams, vice president Tammy Hnnsaker, secretary Lori Ensign, treasurer June Ross, historian Sherri Warren, (bill leader Barbara Beecher, assistant drill leader |
