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Show n f - CLEARFIELD COURIER, ynions prohibit Americans should feel a little more secure now that they will not have to worry about the nations defenders going on strike or engaging in work slowdowns. One of the bright spots of the last Congress was passage of legislation, which I have the privilege of sponsoring, to prohibit unions in the armed forces. Unions simply should never have a place in our military. They would pose a very real danger to U.S. defense by introducing the potential for unpreparedness and in D.C. .WASHINGTON, subordination. wnue we must De mindiul of soldiers constitutional rights, there is the overriding right of Americans to receive adequate military protection from their government. It should be noted that the bill, as passed by Congress, is It is not legislation, but instead written with a very narrow scope, with the goal of protecting the unique character of our armed forces. Unions have a necessary function in the private sector of our economy and society, but cannot be allowed to threaten national security. It is interesting to note that an overwhelming 80 per cent of American Federation of the members of the AFL-CIGovernment Employees voted to turn down the leaderships move to organize military personnel. of a strike or Proponents try to downplay the possibility slowdown during a crisis situation, but one only has to look at the growing incidence of strikes by other public employees, anti-unio- e. n O Don't Let the Commission information available oncordance plans such as firemen and police, to recognize the threat, the fact is that a strike is the ultimate bargaining tool of any union and a military union might be tempted to resort to it if collective bargaining were to fail. A soldiers job differs sharply from any other, and must not is be treated as one in which econommic paramount. Traditional values of duty, honor and country must take precedence. It is difficult to imagine a loyal soldier making his commitment to his country contingent upon an increase in his vacation pay. From another standpoint, I question the economic need for unions in the military. The Traditional aim of unions has been to insure fair treatment for the working person, and it is a worthy one. Yet, there is currently no indication of pervasive discontent in the armed forces. Our force is composed of dedicated professionals, who have chosen an occupation of self-intere- st Monster Eat up your Real Estate Dollars. A plan designed to obtain greater participation of prime sponsors and public interest groups in the development and review of proposed revised CETA regulations in the six Rocky Mountain states was announced today by the U.S. COMPARE FOR YOURSELF Labor Departments Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Floyd Edwards, Region VIII administrator for ETA in Denver, said that with the of the reauthorization EmployComprehensive ment and Training Act (CETA), a major goal of ETA is to give the general public and other outside interests the full and specific I opportunity comments and mendations regulations. on develop recomthe draft From this input, we additionally hope to publish re as ic- - with Presidents Executive Order on Improving Government Edwards Regulations, noted. The reauthorization of CETA, signed by President Carter October 27, extends programs of public service and job employment authorizes and training, several new program initiatives and services such as limitations on PSE wages, the prevention of fraud and abuse and new provisions relating to eligibility. Draft regulations of the new act will be available for public review at the office of the prime sponsor serving Utah on or before Dec. 6, 1978. Interested parties should contact Allan Ayoub, State of Utah, Office of Labor and Training, 1331 So. State St., Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, telephone 533-532- Additional information on this process may also be obtained by contacting James Settle, ETA CETA Program Specialist, at (303) 837-463- 0. fill WlrDSlif rel $1.36 per year. Looking at the B.A. maximum salary in it was $7,950. Education Association, Clark L. Puffer, service, er today. Mr. Puffer was responding recent quotes from different organizations the State throughout to concerning teachers salaries and contract days. The percentage figures quoted recently by different groups just dont portray to the public the true plight of teachers. What we need to do is look at simple, honest dollars and cents, he continued. salary of teachers in this area on the beginning 8 B.S. degree in was $5,100. Today, the beginning salary of $9,725, compared to has a purchasing power of $5,115. That is a $15 increase in eleven vears. or The 1967-196- 1967-196- iuaia dollar purchasing doesnt say Amana, Its not intermediate the 1977, budget for a family of four is Teachers salaries $17,106. from $8,688 to $13,700 ranged for a B.S. degree. This is below the intermediate family budget by $3,460 to $8,472. Thats why teachers see much education 3795 Kiesel 621-471- 0 extra salary for additional days, but only receive their regular salary increases. Others suggest that we will have to hold expenditures in education down below the normal cost of living this coming school year. We need to look very candidly at those who make such comments. Who pays Jack Olsens, Director of the a Radarange. Ave., Ogden Utah Taxpayers, salary? average taxpayer? I 9 The think not. What do some politicians have to gain while your child's class size increases and good teachers find jobs somewhere else? - TV - APPLIANCE BALDWIN PIANO & ORGAN FURNITURE Teachers are irrational thinking and cutting the educational dollar by saying, Folks, if youre going to dance, you need to pay the fiddler. mm fiwm 8 Daily, 10-- 6 OGDEN OFF ROAD CENTER O HOURS' Sat., CLOSED SUNDAY SHEETS ACCESSORIES ) 319 28th Street (Right Across from 1 " 20 oft thru December A-- 1 Glass) Phone: 392-051- Front-En- d Roy City Police A burglary was reported by Mary Stephan, 2824 W. 5600 S., in which a $400 color television and $100 ladio were taken. An intrusion alarm at Total Home Center, 4400 S. 1900 W., was reported. The building was found secure and the manager contacted. Kerry Sweatyn, 2004 W. 6075 S., reported an apparent hit and run accident at 1947 W. 5700 S. A watch was found within the city and taken to the police department. A lost child was reported. The girl later returned home. Lt. Hammon presented three lectures at Roy High to about 100 students on child abuse. Seven lights dividing the parking lot at Roy High were reportedly broken out causing $140 in damages. A $50 pine tree was also pulled over. Three warrants have been issued for persons in cases involving failure to appear. n fn , .(i h II ,fl" DECEMBER 8, 1978 A.B. Taylor, 5959 S. 2200 W., reported $150 damage when possible a BB shot damaged the car window. An open door at Roy High was reported. An accident at 1900 W. 5700 S. involved Deborah 1017 W. 2300 N., Clinton, and Leonard Hudson, 794 Valeria, Layton. An intrusion alarm at Skaggs was investigated. The building was checked and found secure. A woman, locked out of her house, asked for police assistance. An accident at the Pizza Hut parking lot involved Julia Webb, 3765 Harrison, and Carl Eustice, 2495 W. 6000 S. ,!''( . DECEMBER 9, 1978 Connie Sorensen, 1966 W. 3875 S. reported a dining room table and two chairs, valued at $350, taken from a truck. They were in the process of moving the furniture. Michael Bell, 4407 S. 1900 W., reported the loss of a 23 channel CB, valued at $150, from his vehicle. An accident at 1900 W. 6000 S., involved Colleen Walker, 5114 S. 2400 W., and Lynn Christensen, 3975 W. 800 N., West Point. Two separate family fights were investigated by officers. Stella Rita Cole, 51, 4375 Weber River Dr., was taken to Weber County Jail following a driving under the influence charge. She had been involved in an accident at 1800 W. Riverdale Road with LaVona Leike, 961 Hill Top, Clearfield. A family fight was investigated. Virgil Tuveson, 3889 S. 2275 W., reported a snow tire worth $60 and a wheel cover worth $20 taken from his vehicle. Larry Wood, 45, Ogden, was taken to Weber County Jail following a driving under the influence charge. A disturbance at was investigated when juveniles were reportedly causing a problem. Mark Halley, 1775 W. 4800 S., reported someone threw an apple through a window at his home. 7-- DECEMBER 0, 1978 boy was released to his parents following a charge of driving under the influence. An intrusion alarm at the dental clinic was investigated. The building was secured by officers. Juveniles were reported outside Roy Theatre attempting to tear down the sign. Officers checked the area with negative results. ' A complaint of harassing phone call complaint was investigated. Arnold Fred Monte, 44, PO Box 632, was taken to Weber County Jail following a charge of driving under the influence. Officers assisted the Utah Highway Patrol at an accident scene. Assistance was given the fire department on a report of smoke in the building at the hospital. It was apparently coming from a furnace. A warrant was issued in a case of failure to appear. An accident occured when Henry Berry, 2783 Grant, apparently struck a parked car at 4879 S. 1900 W., belonging to David WaUace, 166 N. 250 W., Sunset. A family fight was investigated. Officers assisted the Utah Highway Patrol and Weber County Sheriff's Office at an accident at Nyes Corner. A 8 wisebird bookery suggests: 8 Auto & Truck Repair j y 1 8 X 8 Cook & Now equipped to do j r r5?f7 a more dedicated to teaching and the development of kids than they have ever been, but they can only respond to 7 We encourage power compared to eleven years ago. That is an increase of $223, or about $20 per year. The real world is when we look at the family budget and what teachers face after four or five years of college preparation, continued Mr. Puffer. National statistics indicate that in 1974 the intermediate budget for a family of four was $14,333. Teachers were making $6,580 to $7,833 for a B.S. degree. This was below the intermediate budget for a family by $6,500 to $7,750. Some five years later, in any 388 service to their country. What discontent exists can probably be traced to the declining level of government defense spending, which has greatly weakened our security. Moreover, the Association of the United States Army and its sister organizations now perform services more effectively than could trade unions. They have been powerful advocates from military personnel for 25 years, without disrupting the chain of command or undermining authority. When our Founding Fathers established the framework for this country, they were particularly concerned with providing for the common defense. Congress action in preventing military unionization was a timely and necessary reaffirmation of that concern. teacher will receive $15,540, which amounts to $8,174 in costing $6 billion a year and are still rising, continued Mr. Puffer. The education dollar is the best dollar we spend then. We hear talk of cut here and cut there. Some say that we should extend the school year to two hundred days, an additional fifteen days, and they suggest that teachers shouldnt be paid Rfl 9 Dec. 13, 1978, Page 10 15 years of professional improvement! The most disturbing facts are that studies (U.S. Senate, 1972) show that NOW JUST Ph. a dont Full featured Amana Radarange With 675 watts of cooking power, stainless steel interior and more! It Today, after inadequate Amant Modal w: 1967-196- 8, every dollar invested in education generates $6 of income over the lifetime of a person. At the same time crime and welfare expenditures attributed to Amana touchmatic Radatange Oven with Cookmatic Power Shift provides infinite power levels to let you match the cooking speed to the food. ...If IT 2 percent of something is more than 10 percent of commented the nothing, Executive Director of the Ogden-Web- , fetters to the editor and guest editorials . 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