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Show i m n m i 2 Price, UfaK Thursday. May 29. I9A9 The new partner Time marches on There is a haunting paradox that can be drawn from the recent centennial celebration at Promontory Point in northern Utah and the announcement last week by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad that it is discontinuing operation of the Zephyr passenger train over its system. The centennial recalled the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, and the announcement the .termination in part of the dreams and aspirations of those who planned and tied together the ribbons of steel from coast to coast. The sound of the sledge hammer striking the gold last spike in the reinactment seemingly sounded the death knell for at least the passengercarrying aspect of railroading. Although the Rio Grande was not concerned with the original transconten-enta- l railroad, its fortunes can be taken as a barometer for what is happening to the railroad industry throughout the land. Gone or going are the passenger trains of yesamong them the Prospecteryear now And the Zephyr seems doomtor, ed to the same fate. The changes of time, the progression of other, faster modes of passen' ger transporation have replaced the trains once considered to be the ultimate in transportation. The automobile and the airplane have placed the train at a disadvantage. Speed and convenience to get the traveler to his destination have been paramount in spelling out the doom of the passenger train. Many will lament the passing of this chapter of Americana but economics cannot be denied any more than when the train replaced the stagecoach and diesel power replaced the steam engine. There is no business on earth that can survive when the outlay consistently overreaches the income. There are those who say the ic v railroads brought this upon them selves because they did not keep up with the times and desires of the traveler. The installation of plush pullmans, dining cars and other conveniences was an effort to meet this challenge as was the Zephyr train. It provided, for its time, the most modern form of travel and comfort. In the meantime, better highways were developing, better cars were coming off the assembly lines and the age of air travel was dawning. The mood of the traveling public changed with the times to the highways and and consequently revenues airways to the passenger trains dropped. Even the knights of the road who regularly were carried from place to place g on a basis aboard the freights have disappeared. Very few of these rail hoppers are seen today, not for the lack of convenience but probably victims of the changing times. It was just a matter of time until the railroads were forced to succumb to the inevitable law of diminishing returns. As revenues dropped, so did the desire to spend more for improvements and as westerners are wont to say, you dont buy a new saddle for a dying horse. This is not to say that the railroads as a whole are going under. They are still carrying their weight in the freight department where they are fulfilling a need that apparently is growing. So understandably they are devoting their energies to upgrading this aspect of their operation. The marvel of crossing the nation by rail in a matter of days has been replaced by a greater marvel of doing the same in a matter of hours. And as each day dawns, thanks to the ingenuity of the human mind, new marvels are being witnessed. Next stop the moon ; then where do we go from there? Maybe a hundred years from now our progeny will be commemorating with a golden capsule mans first landing on another planet. Thanks for nothing I would like to take this opporto thanks to my express tunity those who made possible the in Candy showing of the film this city. It seems that our resiof age dents over eighteen years those under that age, who could falsify identification) were g00d for our nation, state, countj in great need of such enlighten- 0r cjty that is derived from thos, feature activities. ing and as was shown. With all of the to make a quick Anxious problems of pornography, drugs, too selfish and and buck Americas that vice and other the effects of their realize to and adults now face, some dy the movie proon filth the public, felt have in Carbon County their immora need to get their fingers in the ducers continue and further the corruption production. They might just pot weel sell American to the com-- l of this land. Is it any wonder that munists for thirty pieces of silcrimes of all types are on the upver. Perhaps the Russians won) esswing and that the youth are us directly, but if we do it I mor- bury pecially rapidly losing their I ourselves, it might as well have dial-(an- thought-provokin- tol and fringe benefits amount HILLS, Mass., erf s Since5 the end oLsome May operating World War II, the truckers have costs in comparison with 50 for railroads and 40 made tremendous for airprogress, lines. Since 1963, the trucking outpacing the traffic gains in - over-al- l transportation by a subindustry has been absorbing instantial magin. This has been creases in labor expense of about 5 a year. Through techaccomplished by diversion of two-third- traffic primarily from the rails. Today the trucking industry is one of the nations largest, with revenues exceeding $50 billion annually. It provides employment for some 8,000,000 persons and is a major consumer of goods and services. y Joining Forces This is not a centralized industry. It is highly fractionalized, involving more than companies with only about 50 being publicly owned. Many privately held firms are still Controlled by the founding families or original owners. But, jn recent years there has been an increasing trend toward consolidation or merger. There seems little doubt that this trend will continue as the participants strive to extend their operating authorities and acquire established and professional teams. Other Growth Elements Mergers and consolidations are not the only factors responsible for the industrys growth. 15,-0- ; population has moved to suburbia, away from the traditional rail centers. Decentralization of industrial production has also led to plants being built away from rail centers; and simultaneously our federal highway system, which is well along toward completion, has Our enabled other truckers to serve markets. Overhead Pressures At the same time that revenues have grown, expenses have also increased, thereby resulting in a steady pressure on profit margins. The truckers biggest expense is labor; wages . - als? The communists have said advances, it has been able to absorb these by use of larger equipment and tandem trailers. is the showing of lascivious movies and pornography, thus reduc- - The trucking industry has shown good profit improvement and, barring any unforeseen developments, the year as a whole should be very favorable. Aiding this years results has been the rate relief granted by the ICC, which will more than offset the wage boosts. This, plus a generally stronger economy, labor accord, and increased freight movement, are all contributing factors to this years earnings improvement for the truckers. The success of the truckers is dependent on a healthy economy. Should there be a slackening, the trucking industrys growth rate would level off. But, should such a slowrown occur, the Babson staff feels it would only be a temporary situation not permanently damaging to this industry. ... STATEHOUSE REPORT bnf When spraying aerosol paints, do not hold the can too close to the surface. This can result in overpainting, as well as dripping and running. Rest results are achieved by spraying very thin, wet coats, and allowing drying time in between each one. I I concerned eighteen-year-ol- George Brown By C. SHARP gas-fir- e WINTER College sports cost taxpayers $643,000 for last school year a profit in its football program for 1967-6- 8 only. Otherwise all sports showed losses for both years. These are the total losses for intercollegiate sports for each of the schools for 1966-6- 7 in that order: and 1967-6all University of Utah, $198,278 and $141,491; Utah State University, $149,491 and $278,953; Weber State College, $123,948 and $108,018; College of Southern Utah, $20,944 and $43,290. 4 College of Eastern Utah, and $18,560; Snow College, $26,100 and $29,253; Dixie Col$13,-78- lege, $15,960 and $24,565. Gov. Calvin L. Rampton announced that he will meet with George Hertzog, head of the National Park Service, early next month to press for speedy ending of the federal impasse concerning an improved access road to Canyonlands National Park. GIVES YOU CLEAN, COMFORTABLE WARMTH and , , Some Hiking Motorists should be willing to make a short hike to get into that scenic area, he declared. cemm No more worries when you install this modern heating unit! You set the thermostat the furnace does the rest. Its available NOW! Call furnace-tendin- The State Land Board May 21 decided to offer to sell 90 lots averaging about W2 acres in size located about three miles south and east of Moab. The property will be offered at public auction in Moab about June 30, said William L. Johnson, land specialist. He said the minimum price will be approximately $125 an acre. Culinary water would ifave to be obtained by drilling, although Moab City ultimately probably will provide city wa- ter, he said. Some state lots in this area were sold back in 1965, he said. g us for complete Conversion Burners tion. FREE ESTIMATES and Appliances PRICE HOLL BRYNER,! 80 East First North SHEET METAL Owner 637-258- 0 After Jeep Trip The governor reached this decision after making a jeep trip into the park May I would not attempt to say where the access road should be built, bet I do feel that people driving conventional automobiles should be allowed into the park, he said. He agreed with Sen. Frank E. that the park Moss, should not be kept locked up except to persons with jeeps or horses. I dont think, however, that an improved road should be built to allow cars into Chesler Park, he said. Weekly crossword puzzle Approve purchase fm-i-t A ARMSTRONG Steel Expenditures for intercollegiate athletics at the states seven public universities and colleges cost $643,000 more than all revenues received from the sports during the 1967-6- 8 school year. This was disclosed in a report prepared by the Coordinating Council of Higher Education for the Legislative Budget-Aud- it Committee. S. Bertell , Bunker, associate council, director for finances, compiled the report which defines a problem to be met by Board of the new Bright Future Higher Education... On the whole, we feel the y This new board faces the task of deciding whether the color trucking industry is in a favorable position, and we are opand glamor which goes with top timistic concerning both its athletic teams is worth the price outlook. As near- - and long-terof recruiting and training athmore and more companies letes from other states. merge, the surviving firms In the Red should be in much stronger positions and better able to cope Bunkers report shows that with the narrow profit margins for 1966-6total expenditures for of this cyclical business. Also, athletics at the schools were unlike the situation in the rails, $1.97 million or $548,000 more the Interstate Commerce Comthan revenues of $1.47 million. mission is not likely to become For 1967-6expenditures were a roadblock to future combina$2.18 million or $643,000 more tions. than revenues of $1.54 million. Advice Athletic revenues in these toincluded gate receipts, stutals Presently, Babsons Reports dent fees, game guarantees, hold is maintaining advices gifts and grants and income on the better quality issue in from broadcasting rights. which shown the group have Expenses included coaching good earnings growth over the related salaries, grants-in-ai- d and years and whose management to athletes, team and reis highly regarded in the industry. These include: McLean cruiting travel and game guarantees and indirect expense. Trucking, Pacific Intermouninvestment and depreciCapital tain Express, National City ation are not included. Lines, Cooper Jarrett, and RyAll seven schools showed defder System, Inc. Several of icits. these have been recommended by us during recent years. CurOnly One Profit rently, we favor for purchase The University of Utah showed the common stock of Consolidated Freightways near 33. The Carbon County Board of Education in a meeting May 15 authorized Clerk Movell Jewkes to negotiate for the purchase of a new accounting computer machine to replace one purchased a year ago. Under new requirements of accounting for school district funds, Mr. Jewkes explained, the machine now in use is not capable of handling the large number of figures designating various aspects of funding. It is estimated that it will require an additional $15,000 over and above the trade-i- n value of the present machine. been they who did it. Unless we do something, our ignorance and satisfaction of our carnal natures Convert to GAS! 7 Turnaround We will bury you. It is my contention that one of their many tools will be our downfall. for undermining the United States m nological g gree-you'- Trucking industry progresses WELLESLEY ing our morals. What happent to the Roman Empire over thousand years ago could verwe) happen to the U.S.A. todaj j am not questioning the alle ance of those who go to vulga-movjes or those W'ho show then t0 (he public. However, I am engjng them to show me an Editor: non-payin- Babsons Point of View -- The Public Forum Heres the Answer School Days HORIZONTAL 1 First reader 7 Popular school period 13 Grade again 14 Satiric 15 Fends oft 16 Hail 17 Number 18 Fencing swords 20 Operate 21 Goddess ot discord 23 Hotel 24 Decree . 25 Lines in trigonometry 27 Italian poet 28SpeUing 29 Billowed 30 Multiplication 4 Damage 5 Suffix 6 Intermissions 7 Ascended 8 Ages 9 Mountain pass 10 Accustoming Place Perfumed 19 Abstract being 31 Cupboard 22 Costly furs 32 British empire 24 Cultivated 35 Cooking vessel 26 Require 27 Song for two 36 Plastic compound 29 Ship forcibly 37 Part of the 30 School room alphabet boss 11 12 38 Rate for taxes 40 Cap part 43 Immense 44 Merit 47 High explosivi 49 Encountered , un-$dvoc(zte -$- PUBLISHERS. ISSUED 76 WEST MAIN EVERY THURSDAY BY PRICE. UTAH - 84501 ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MATTER PHONE AT THE POST ROBERT FINNEY, ALEX BENE, JR., Editor INC. 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