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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Thursday, August Brigham City, Utah 1 1, 1977 Editorially Speaking Council was right to adopt bowery policy A Dangerous Plan Before Congress the Democratic At Committee National luncheon in late April, President Jimmy Carter there is one said..." determined to am I thing do...it is to restore a reputation within the Democratic Party for fiscal responsibility. For too long we have been stigmatized with a reputation of inadequate planwell-deserv- The Brigham City council was wise this past week in the action it took regarding the scheduling of boweries at various city parks. Members rejected a proposal that would have levied a pretty healthy fee to reserve the shelters on all days of the week. Instead, they adopted a policy in which a $1 charge is made to reserve any of the park boweries at any time. The only exception was to levy a substantial charge for use of the large bowery at Rees Pioneer park on weekends. Also, its required now that all reservations be made in person at the city hall. A receipt will be issued establishing the holders right to bowery use on the reserved day. is so heavy, was justified on the grounds that a supervisor must be hired in connection with that use. The expense of cleanup also was mentioned. Weve not convinced, however, that the newly adopted fees are warranted. To reflect consistency in the policy, the charge ought to be high enough only to cover associated costs. THIS SHOULD ELIMINATE con- 'jh ''' ii v ; "'v ; President Carter held another of his sessions with editors and reporters the other day and complained that the American public is not paying attention to his calls for voluntary energy conservaout-of-tow- n tion. am concerned that the public has not responded well and I think voluntary compliance is probably not adequate at all, the president was quoted as saying. The president is right, of course. Despite higher prices, and a growing realization that the worlds fossil fuel resources really do have a bottom, we continue to violate the 55 speed limit, buy more and bigger cars and show little reluctance to curtail our driving. I mile-per-ho- ur million. Proponents say this program is necessary to Waterstop lingering The problems. gate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities (the Watergate Committee) disagrees. In its final report of June, 1974, the committee said it "opposes the various proposals offered in the Conwhich would acgress complish this purpose. city diamonds without cost? Or children to frequent playgrounds sans fee? A final word on the subject: Those impromtu family picnics or other outings can still be held in any of the boweries without charge or if they are not rereservation served by another party at the time. So feel free. But be prepared to move. Voluntary approach doesn't seem to work i tions... The President is now actively supporting a concept in the United States Senate which contradicts much of what he said in that luncheon address. The measure in question could, by 1980, cost Utah and American taxpayers estimated $19.8 an In 1978, the million. management costs of this concept will exceed $1.1 IS THE NEW FEE structure of $10 for up to 100 persons and $20 for up to 150 participants and a negotiated figure for larger groups founded on actual expense? Its a question that should be answered before fees are set. Of course, there is a larger question here, too. If golfers must pay to use the city golf course a part of the city parks system then should tennis players continue to use municipal courts free of charge? Or baseball and softball teams to utilize flicts that have arisen this summer when more than one party showed up to use a bowery at the same time. And with the exception of the weekend charge at Rees park, the $1 fee is so small as to really deserve no criticism. . What shot down higher fees was a generally held philosophy that citizens have paid for the parks. The Lions club built the boweries. And people deserve to use them without an exorbitant charge. The exception, use of the Rees bowery on weekends when demand I ning, irresponsible spending, uncontrolled growth, lack of commitment and an absence of communica- v ' ' ' usage recently went down in flames before a House committee. It deserved to. The trouble with such a plan is that it whacks hardest at those last able to afford it. Many folks are just getting by now but have a certain amount of driving tax plus they must do. A five-ceannual increases would be a heavy burden to them while more affluent drivers would continue to drive uninhibited. Information circulating now innt dicates that many motorists wouldnt begin to curb their appetite for driving until the price of gas reached $1 per gallon. Whats the answer? Rationing? Limited allotments of fuel to dealers? A heavy tax on cars? A rebate for smaller economy Former The Fir$t Amndment to tho Constitution soys; gress shcH moke no taw of speechor of the press , BOX ELDER , . , Eugene "Con- abridging the freedom liberal, JOURNAL wkly Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manaqer Member Utah State Press Association. National Newspaper Association and United Press International. Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association. Salt Lake City. Utah. of democracy. Political conservative, former New York Senator James L. Buckley says this bill will... fa) abridge first amendment rights of political expression, (b) add still further to advantages of incumbency, (c) discourage grass roots participation in politics, (d) debase political debate, (e) increase the political power of certain groups and (f) y discriminate against canand didates. well-organiz- new-part- third-part- y Senator Lowell Weicker says the idea is mislabeled reform, and is motivated solely by politicians once the government gains control.. .the people will no longer have the final say. What are these distinguished gentlemen talking about? The Public Financing of Senate General Elections - a bill that would use money designated by the people through the income tax check-of- f system, and self-interes- -- eventually from general treasury, the to finance political elections of candidates for federal office. As Senator John has said, Tower Such a proposal is constitutionally repugnant. " has said, the constitutional r Thanks to parks people Editor: Years Ago Once when three month old Aug. 10, 1967 Kiersten Woodland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Woodland of North Willard, bounced, she broke. The little miss was assigned to wear a cast on her right arm, somethin quite rare for 10 infants. Aug. 10, The class of 1947, under 1967 direction of Ed Richardson, Mrs. William Packer and Mrs. Don Olsen, made plans for the 20 year reunion since graduating from Box Elder High school. classs American Viewpoints tradition Letters to the Editor.. sUblhhad in newspaper published every Thursday by Me 55 south tlder first West, Brigham City, Utah, 14302 Second Class postage paid at the post office, 14 South First West Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Subscription rate $10.00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sundays) in Box Elder County. Subscription rate $14.00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sunoutside Box Elder County. days) every s) whole concept is alien to American traditions. ..having government control (this) process goes against common sense and against ID-Mu- a A 1908, Box Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor K. Wayne Claybaugh, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson. Commercial Printing Supr. Senator McCarthy to our and philosophy We would like to publicly thank Jim Fuller and Lucy Kerr for their outstanding efforts in Brigham Citys summer parks recreation program. We felt that this year was the very best ever! But a special thanks should go to Melaine Perry, as she was leader of Snow park, where our children attended. She went the extra mile to make the summer really great fun for all the kids in our park. She even rescued our daughter who mistakenly was stranded at the wrong park one day. We appreciate knowing that while our children were learning baton, dance, drama and crafts, that they were in such good hands. Thanks to all the specialists that worked so hard, but Jim, Lucy and Melanie, thanks and love. gas-guzzli- IM AFRAID that a series of crises are going to be a prerequisite to a sincere desire on a part of the American people to quit wasting so much fuel, the president told the journalists. Hes probably right again. Efforts by Mr. Carter to impose a gasoline tax as a discouragement to Frankly, were not sure. All would bring federal government involvement. Voluntary conservation is far preferable. But as the president says, the voluntary approach just doesnt seem to work. generally significant There is a liberal amount of space given in todays Journal to centennial activities of LDS wards at Honey ville, Harper and Dewey ville plus Brigham City, Utah Box Elder stake. Some may feel that news involving one church shouldnt rate so much attention. And normally it wouldnt. But we believe in this instance, the church commemoration is unity-wide cause the in scope. early-da- y Why? comm- Be- histories of these communities and the church are the same. To quote Kenneth F. Godfrey, president of Brigham City, Utah Box Elder stake : its important that we recognize that these early settlers We think belong to all of us, both Mormons and because it was they who established our city. For this reason we open the event to everyone to commemorate its significance in the development of the local areas history. All of us today share in the heritage which they left. Our communities are in their present makeup due in large measure to those who braved the elements and other adversities to settle new areas. Certainly, its fitting to pause in the rush and bustle of todays life to pay tribute to them. And to rededicate ourselves to leaving our own legacy of accomplishments for fus, ture generations. Years Ago Sgt. Albert M. Mendez was awarded the silver star at the U.S. Army hospital, Camp Cooke, Calif. He was wounded while his outfit was fighting for Hill 281 in Korea. He was assigned as a machine gunner. Dr. Morris S. Fleishman, Aug. 15, 1952 school physician, was the Indian Intermountain at the Tuesday afternoon meeting of speaker Rotary club, discussing the Indian in relation to the white population. Aug. autos? observances 1 00-ye- ar 25 Justice is as strictly due between neighbor nations as between neighbor citizens. Benjamin Franklin Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Olsen and son Blaine, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Olsen of Hooper returned Sunday from a delightful trip to Bear lake resorts and other Idaho points. 50 Aug. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Burke, 848 North 250 West, Brigham City 15, 1952 11, 1927 Thanks for paper Editor: Id like to express my sincere thanks to you for sending me the Box Elder News and Journal during these past two years. When you get this far away from home, the news takes on a new dimension, and I really appreciate your efforts to keep the missionaries well informed. Ill be leaving Indonesia soon so you can start sending my issue to another deserving missionary. Thanks again . . . Sincerely, Elder J. Mark Huggins Indonesia, Jakarte Mission The Garn report Look at Vote should reflect public will by Sen. Jake Gam Sometime before Sept. 17, the Senate Judiciary committee will decide whether or not to recommend passage of Senate Joint Resolution 1. This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would, in effect, replace the electoral college with the direct, popular election of the president. Many Utah voters dont realize that when they mark their ballot for the president they are not voting directly for their- - preferred candidate. They are voting, instead, for presidential electors, whose names do not appear on the ballot. It is the electors who will eventually cast the four electoral votes from Utah for the candidate that has received the most popular votes on electon day. It wont be until the following Jan. 6, when the electoral votes of the states are counted in joint session of Congress, that the winner of the presidential election is actually declared, under the terms of the Constitu- tion. Almost since the beginning of our history this electoral system has been criticized. Because of the allocation of the electoral votes among the states, it is possible for a candidate to receive fewer popular votes than his opponent, yet get a majority of electoral votes and win the election. This has happened twice in our history in 1876 and 1888. With only very minor changes in the popular votes in few key states, it could have happened again in 1960 and 1976. The fear of the election of a minority president, or the failure of any candidate to get a majority of the electoral college, has caused many people to call for the abolition of the electoral college. your attitude toward aging. The arguments on both sides are intense. Those who want to keep the electoral college fear a reduction in the role of the states if a popular election is adopted in its place. They see a proliferation of political parties and splinter groups, and the candidates ignoring the less populous states. I joined as a of Senate Joint Resolution 1 because I believe it was drafted in such a way as to safeguard against those evils, and yet give every citizen an equal vote in and voice determining who the president will be. I will continue to examine the claims and counterclaims and make a final decision when I have studied the resolution that is finally reported from the judiciary committee. I feel very strongly that the final vote that determines the president of the United States should be as accurate a reflection of the public will as possible. Get off your rocker. Don't take old age sitting down. |