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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, June 23, 1977 'BACK Editorially Speaking Count us among those applauding courts stand The US Supreme courts majority ruling that states cant be forced by federal edict to fund abortions for the poor really fell as a bomb shell on America this week. As expected it has stirred strong emotions on both sides of the abortion controversy. forces declare that the courts decision makes second-clas- s citizens out of poor women who cant finance their own abortions while more affluent women can. They call it compulsory pregnancy. This is a sad day for those who regard the Constitution as a force that would serve justice to all evenhandedly and, in so doing, would better the lot for the poorest among us, Justice Harry A. Black-mu- n said in a dissenting opinion. Pro-aborti- ADMITTEDLY, this is a sensitive subject, one which by its very nature spawns strong feelings. But if we have to choose sides, count us among those applauding the high courts stand. We frankly doubt that the Founding Fathers envisioned the Constitution as a haven for those who demand abortions at the public expense. Were not talking about treating a wound or performing surgery made necessary by disease or accident. Except in the case of forced sexual union, were discussing a condition a police officer and found to be in illegal possession of alcohol. He was accompanied by three others. The letter stated that the officer felt that an arrest was not necessary. I would like to bring this matter to your attention, however, and request that you counsel your child concerning this so that further violations will not occur. We believe the procedure is a good one as does the mother who contacted us. It advises parents of an undesireable situation and allows them to, as advised, counsel with their children. What upset this mother was the length of time which it took for the letter to be sent and received. The City chiropractor June 22, 1967 has been elected president of the Utah Chiropractic association. He is Dr. Robert B. Shelton, who established a business here seven years ago, that resulted from a deliberate act on the part of the woman who wishes to have a pregnancy aborted. How can this be defined as com- coming from Decatur, pulsory pregnancy? By the courts decision, states now have the choice of providing funds for abortions or not. They may still do so. Women, poor or rich, also have a choice. They can choose to use contraceptives or even to elect surgery that would prevent them from bearing children. Or they may choose not to engage in an intimate association that might result in pregnancy (although seems to assume that such activity is a guaranteed right). The state (meaning state and 1. Largely complete federal governments) own most of the land in the US (over 80 percent of the land in Utah). 2. Completed in the early 1900s in the US. 3. In process of completion through taxation. 4. Not currently applicable. 5. Completed in effect by the Federal Reserve. 6. In process of completion (About two years ago Congress passed a law creating a federal communications corporation. The created energy shortage is rapidly pushing completion of the second part.) 7. In process of completion. This actually means increase in the size of the federal government. 8. (This is where we came in.) the word all in this item does not refer to all men or all adults. It means all, men, look at the situation in a communist women, and children country. The Equal Rights amendment is part of the plan for implementing plank No. 8 of The Communist Manifesto. 9. Questionable. 10. Completed in the 1900s in the US. Now, is James Earl Carter a Communist? I dont think so. I believe that he is a member of the Illuminati, the group that hired Marx to write. YES, WE AGREE that continuation of a pregnancy can bear negative results. The unwanted child born in poverty may become a prime candidate for unhappiness. But with whom does the fault rest? The Supreme court? Congress? The full-ter- Why lack of enthusiasm? Editor: m I was disappointed to read that not much is scheduled for July 4. I am wondering why there is a lack of enthusiasm to celebrate the independence of our nation. It does appear to be just another day off from work. Three cheers for Mrs. Gurrister and her determination to keep the Fourth from passing completely unnoticed. I have pleasant memories of being in the youth parade as George Washington and Paul Revere. I feel cheated if my sons are going to miss out on this and other activities on July they could so conveniently snuff out the rights of these unborn infants and the responsibility of individuals to accept the consequences of their own actions. boy was picked up on June 10. The letter was not received until June 21. In the meantime, the has gone without counsel and discipline, even to the extent of traveling out of state to work. When contacted, an officer for the police department responded that the lag time resulted from not having a secretary, leaving it to the youth officer to perform that clerical duty. This is unfortunate. We view this program as a reasonable, cooperative and potentially effective approach in a normally that of advising sensitive area about childrens behatheir parents vior. We applaud the police department for it. But the intent is diluted by time lapses such as that reported by this mother. Hopefully, adjustments can be made or personnel hired to make it work with more immediacy. 4. There must be some group or organization in our community to help carry on the celebration. I hope we dont lose enthusiasm in our country as easily as we have lost enthusiasm for July 4. BOX A JOURNAL ELDER newspaper asiablishad in published avtry Thursday bv tha South wkly 1901, 55 l, lox Eldar First Wast, Brigham City, Utah, 64302 Sacond Class postaga paid at tha First Wast 16 South post offica, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Charlas "Tuff" Claybaugh Ganarai Manager Publisher Editor Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Mika Parry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. e. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Subscription rata $10.00 per year payable in advance in connection with tha Box Elder Journal Many federal professionals feel that if the Hatch act were repealed, they would find their careers determined more by political activity than by performance on the job. As the law stands now, civil servants can: 1) register and vote, and express opinions as private citizens but not as active political campaigners; elections 2) participate in and serve as election judges; 3) belong to political parties, but not as officials; 4) petition a member of Congress, or non-partis- The Penelope Hammer 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 that letters not exceed 250 words in length. Another celebration gone r. It would mean that federal employes participate in such partisan political activities as running for elective office, managing or helping a candidates campaign, holding a party office, soliciting funds or being solicited for money or political help. Among the major advocates of the Federal Employees Act of 1977, and those who stand to gain the most from the repeal of the Hatch act, are the forces of organized labor. The enormous reservoir of manpower in federal employes unions is looked upon as potentially one of the largest and most powerful political forces in the country. No longer would public servants answer could NATIONAL NEWSPAPER rw MSOtlWtOM NNA 1IM SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1972 MEMBER OF THE solely to the government. Union forces would be allowed to pressure or induce federal employes into political action for passage of legislation benefiting the labor movement. The Hatch act prevents potential conflicts of interest for the civil servant, and protects him from political coercion. It allows him the freedom to work for the betterment of the nation as a whole, instead of special interest groups. In two different polls conducted in the Washington D.C. area, a large majority of civil servants prefer to retain the Hatch act and to be protected against the right of being coerced or solicited to support a party or a partys candidate with their time, money or energy. Another serious consideration is the attitude of the American public. It is essential to build a positive attitude in the public the federal government and its employes. If the public is given reason to believe politics plays a key role in y operations of the federal bureaucracy, faith in the government will lower, as will the publics esteem for Federal employes and politicians. The preservation of the priviledge of political participation is essential. Howof the ever, so also is federal government if we are to preserve the integrity of our democratic process. day-to-da- Editor: I am writing concerning the recent drowning of our son, 1977. There were so many scuba Daryl Winn, June divers from you area (Brigham Tremonton) that Icant possibly contact each one and not miss someone. So we feel, if you would be kind enough to print this letter of appreciation in the newspaper, perhaps those searching in the drowning would know we are so very grateful for the efforts they put forth, the distance they came, and the tactful manner in which their mission was handled. We wish to express a thanks to the person finding him; we know we can never repay the time, effort and equipment used at the Treasure-toIdaho reservior. But we do want the scuba club and those who came with them to know we are so grateful. Thank You. 14-1- 5, n, First the Christmas parade, then the Christmas village now all gone. But there will be the Fourth of July celebration Peach Days? I think my family has enjoyed every Independance Day at Pioneer park for at least 23 years, with the exception of 1961 when it rained. Maybe we didnt express our gratitude properly to those in charge. But wasnt the large attendance each year an expression of gratitude? Where will our grandchildren go to be in a parade just for children? Another reason to go out of town, I guess. Lets hope there is still a spark of feeling for the day left so that proper steps can be taken to have a good old fashioned Independance Day at Pioneer park in 1978. Thank you, Mrs. Louisa M Burbank Why the ERA push? local and state officials. In other words, the federal employee is allowed all the political freedoms he desires except those that conflict with the objective functioning of the government. No major benefits would be gained by repeal of the Hatch act. It would do nothing more than open federal employes as a huge political power block to be used in the political The House has passed the first part of President Carters electoral reform package which, in effect, repeals the Hatch act. If the Senate concurs, the Civil Service would no longer be insulated from politics. . Words of appreciation Editors: Hatch act repeal would be harmful currently facing the Congress is whether to repeal all or part of the Hatch act. This question of complete or partial repeal, as stated in the Federal Employees Political Act of 1977, raises serious issues that deserve most careful consideration. The provisions of the Hatch act, as originally approved by Congress in 1939, and later amended prohibits a federal employee subject to its restrictions from using official authority or influence to interfere with an election. It further prohibits an employee from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns. Letters to the Editor... (published Thursdays) in Box Elder County. rata $14.00 per year paySubscription able In advance in connection with the Box Elder Journal (published Thursdays) outside Box Euler County. The Garn report By US Sen. Jake Gam One of the most significant questions 111. Sincerely, Robert L. Crawley 123 West Fourth North Brigham City state legislature? Hardly. While those with a liberal leaning talk so freely about the right of women to control their own bodies and the responsibility of government to finance their escape from pregnancy, we wonder how Police program good but is hindered by time lag An anxious mother called us yesterday. She was concerned about a message she had received from the Brigham City Police department. It advised the woman that her son had been checked by 10 Years Ago A Brigham Editor: Some of your readers may be puzzled by the big push by President Carter and others toward ratification of the so called Equal Rights amendment. To answer that question, we must go back to 1847 when a group called the Illuminati hired an intellectual hack named Karl Marx to formulate a platform of the Conspiracys activities. After incessant prodding, Marx finally had a pamphlet called The Communist Manifesto ready for publication in February, 1848. Within the document he listed ten planks for the guidance of all revolutionaries who were determined to destroy the old social order. Their first step, he said, should be to establish Then, with the proletariat in control, they democracy. would find the following specific intermediate but unavoidin the most able measurespretty generally applicable advanced countries. 1. Abolition of property in land. 2. A graduated income tax. 3. Abolition of all right of inheritance. 4. Confiscation of the property of immigrants and rebels. 5. Centralization of credit in the hands of the state. 6. Centralization of the means of communication and transport in the hands of the state. 7. Extension of factories and instruments of production owned by the state . . . 8. Equal obligation of all to work. Establishment of industrial armies, especially for agriculture. 9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing indus- tries. . . Free education of all children in public schools. . . (References for all quotes above are from The Communist 10. Manifesto.) The progress of the revolutionaries in these follows: 10 steps is as Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Winn and Teresa Mrs. Linda Winn and Jeremy Mr. and Mrs. Dee Verl Bair, Richmond Mr. and Mrs. L. Richard Jenson, Preston Mr. and Mrs. David Winn, Brigham Mr. Grant Higginson, Smith! ield An undesirable element Editor: We have again reached the time of summer when the vandals find nothing better to do except egg homes in the late evenings. Last night we were once again the point of interest. A few thoughts on the. subject which our midnight, adventurers might do well to consider are: Eggs are expensive, can your parents afford them for you to throw? Can you still go swimming if you use your allowance to buy them, and then throw it away? Water is a premium in Utah this year. It took me the amount two people use in a day to undo your prank. Will your fanners forgive you? Do you have enough at your home to enjoy this flagrant waste? Curfew in town is 11 p.m. Since this was accomplished after the hour I am sure it was without the consent of your parents or the police. Our police compile a list of names and can add yours to it for future reference if they see or catch you in any unlawful acts or out beyond curfew. Said list is reference material when problems arise in your area. If your name is on it, your doorbell will be rung and you will have the job of explaining your whereabouts to their satisfaction. It can make for a lot of expensive fun for both juvenile and parent. I would like to thank you however, because my windows needed washing and this got the job done. You were careful of the planter box. It only took me 10 minutes and 120 gallons of running hose water to clean up, small price for your kicks. However, most important, you did not ring the doorbell. Since we had arrived home at 11:45 p.m. from an emergency run to the hospital and the patient was trying to rest under sedation, you did not abruptly wake him and precipitate a relapse very considerate! Perhaps after taking all of this into consideration you will find something a little more constructive to do with your after-1- 0 hours. I suggest you get more sleep and a midnight snack to help you grow into responsible adults instead of one ' of the undesirable element of the town. I would like to say to our adults, this is the only town we have lived in where we have such a large juvenile problem. This doesn't speak very highly of the parental training and discipline of our children in Brigham. Yours truly, Marie Locklln, 1020 Fishburn |
