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Show A Lovely Word: The Many Moods of Will Lucas Things To Be Thankful For s. Bipartisanship A i i' ment seems to does ltl is a word with ... assure success in 1 by Will Lucas This is the month set aside for us to sit down and search our souls for things we are thankful for. I am thankful for the electrical engineering students and They contacted me last faculty at the University of Utah. week and asked me to be master of ceremonies at their annual electrlal queen contest (a shocking spectacle). I am thankful I was chosen because during the introduction of the nine lovely queen contestants one of the1 lovely ladles was telling the engineers how happy she was to be selected as a potential queen. ..when all of a sudden. ..a button popped off her dress. Have you ever seen 500 electrical engineers in a state of shock! !1 Well, of course, she was elected a ring. Its very pronounce- any political endeavor ... or The President of the United States upon assuming office may appoint as department heads and staff assistants men whose point-of-vie- w and known abilities will tend to further his own aims. And the ballot box presumably has indicated these are also the aims of the elect- high-volta- orate. queen!!! its an automatic courtesy when a new President of either party takes office, all administrative department heads submit their In fact, 1 the Governor of Utah is not similarly free to assure loyal support at all administrative levels. For the first time in am thankful I was years the state has Democratic executive and legislative bodies. However, as an article in this issue pinholdover Republicans in certain departments and commissions points, could cause problems. Many chairmanships are now held by Republicans and could remain in control of key state agencies after the new administration takes office. In four important areas Republicans will outnumber Democrats until 1967. The basic idea of political balance in state government has merit . . . and Republicans are undoubtedly pleased as punch at the way things have worked out. But to hamstring an elected chief executive with opposing boards could also impede the effectiveneww we expect. There must be a Should Utah department heads emulate their federal better way. counterparts? 16 library. Im am thankful there are people like Kenny around. And I want you people to save your bottles and contact Kenny at the John C. Fremont School so they can have a well stocked library. Im thankful to find there are fifth graders who care enough about books and reading to work for better libraries. ..even though the television people feel a little empty when they hear people still read books. Editorials November 25, 1961 Page 4 Fits In Better Safe No Slot thankful for Ruby Wright because she had the I am Than Soaking t there to play button, button. And I am also thankful I received a letter from Kenny Stone of Mr. Nielsons fifth grade class at John C. Fremont School. Elementary Kenny said he has a beautiful new school to go to but the nice new library doesnt so have too many books class-mat- es and his Kenny are out collecting bottles to turn in for the deposits. They;ll use the money to buy more books for the school resignation. Yet ge (Continued from page lf mill levy would be which would put forth the same amount of total revenue over a 10 year period as the bond plus a one and one-ha- lf mill levy. But the bond would get the job done A two and OUR MAN one-ha- Mark McDcr.ald, 9 4989 M'.mory Lane 4th grader, Holladay School involved X 5 I Lets see, I dont know hum-- m . why. But . . Im going to my gra lmothers and have turkey. Will Hogson, 9 4999 Falrbrook Lane 4th grador, Holladay School To give thanks for what we have and because the pilgrims had a feast. They came from England to be free Craig Porter, 9 4th grader, Holladay School the Pilgrims "Because came over here so they could worship the Almighty. OPINION PLEASE -go WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING DAY7 mess; unexpected spurt of growth in the county doesnt jumble all expectations conAn I THE black-and-wh- method would cost less because bond interest Is It would be less expensive if: avoided. There are no severe floods like the 1952 pay-as-you- 1) SCENE We forgot to ask. FINIS ut 4792 Bon Air faster. On the surface, the ON REPORTS: Constantly on for examples of the look-ogovernmental inefficiency, we were browsing through the Annual Report of the Salt Lake County Auditor. Coming across one item, we slammed the booklet shut and marched out to strike a blow for economy. There in the county budget showed $107,873.97 in salaries for dog tag collectors in 1963 as compared with just $13,722.85 in fiscal 1962. Our highly developed news sense told us headlines were brewing. There.s a story here somewhere, we muttered ten- -go basis. ii r after all. Who erred? Barbaric! -- pay-as-you- r c The Morning After Flood control -- - like most problems down to a matter of alternatives ' First considered a good project for bonding, a citizens advisory group has now proposed that it be handled on a 'I courage to record a musical selection that defies any attempt to catagorize it. Her recorded song is titled, Billy Broke My Heart At Walgreens, and I cried All The Way To Sears!!!! I am thankful for little girls like Ruby because she has restored my faith in the musical interpretations (or is it incantation??) of the Beatles. I had the opportunity to play Rubys record to my vast Salt Lake audience over KALL Radio and the instantanious response was felt around the I even got angry Valley. calls from phone sheep hearders on that one!!! And Im thankful for that those people are going to erect a bit Christmas tree on Main street again this year. Im thankful because that provides me with the overwhelming urge to erect my little scraw-ne- y tree directly aicross the street for theirs. ..only with my tree. ..simplicity is the I will only basic theme have one ornimenton mine and a simple slogan around the base of it.. ..The Will Lucas Christmas Tree. ...Small But Sincere. Happy Thanksgiving.! sely. We f; cerning along Property values for the Jordan River and tributary streams run-of- humb;ed. ite Heres the very last on the election, we promise. Children usually wish the best for everyone. First graders in a local school publish their own paper Staying right on top of national events, one reported: We took a vote in school and President Johnson won. But my mother and daddy are for Goldwater so I hope hw wins on tv. He lost that one, too, honey. i About the campaign literaHaving tried the paperbacks were pretty sure we ture: returned properlj It was an error wont like the movie version. right-of-wa- ys Neighbors Rescue Hero dont skyrocket; I 1 I I Construction cost stay exactly the same as they are now. What was that pro verb about putting something away for a rainy day? (Continued from Page John Freeman, 4612 h Michael Robinson, 9 Bellmer W ... grader, Holladay School $ Can You Muster Up Thanks When ... Cheri 9 East 4800 South 4;h grader, Holladay 2110 Wall, the Pilgrims and celebrated ThanksIndians giving. PUg.Tms came from England and saw Indians there and the Indians taught them a lot of ways to dqthings. Im not sure but I think the feast lasted three or five School Well, because the first crop the Pilgrims got over here they invited :he I id! ins and feasted and trade-- with them. Some were scared of the unfriendly Indians. Its called Thanksgiving because were thankful for everything we have. Rigby, 9 When the PUgrims came across from England andater awhile they had a feast on Thanksgiving Day with the Indians. At first they were afraid of the Indians but when they had the feast they werent ? oi mesmerizing ourself in the material pleasures to better remind ourselves of great and simple truths doesnt hurt as much as an unbroken stream of Monday mornings. Plenteous reminder there will be to give thanks for the big Ideals. Were going to try very hard to remember to give thanks for things like clean shirts in the closet, and closet that marks the true hero. kids tahat mind on occasion and a Still the point of the day is not smiling face at the off ice... even at and our Intoxicating habit 8 A.M. Monday. lost AUen Jolley, 9 2035 Waldo Drive Denise Ford, 4th grade, 4Ugrader, Holladay Holladay School Because the PUgrlms came to Plymouth Rock and had a feast with the Indians. They caught wUd turkeys and the Indians showed them how to grow .9 2187 Hugo Avenue SY. oi To give thanks for all the blessings our Heavenly Father has given us and for the Pilgrims to have come to this free land. Debbie Powell, 9 4622 Wellington Street 4 th grader, VHolladay School Oh because the PUgrims had the first Thanksgiving with the Indians and we celebrate because it was the first Thanksgiving. ( 1 ing plans for the home, a over. contractor has offered forms for the foundation, plus weve had contribu- Contributions can be sent to George Ferron Howard Fund, Bishop Jacques Pruhs, 1575 Lane Brook fers I The ability to give thanks with a stomach full of turkey while slowly sipping that clear, fizzy stuff which needs no tablet to dlsscve -- - doesnt take much effort. Itfs the muttered thanks on Monday morning when the traffic has been miserable, the boss is grouchy, the kids wouldnt mind and there werent any clean shirts in the of services are pouring in. An architect is furnish- George gets out of the hospital, thought Mr. Linschoten, but we hope to have it well along." of Contributions any amount are needed badly to get the project started according to Mr. Linschoten. The Lord has done His part, now friends must take from the ground up, furnish it, provide clothes and stock it with food, added M r. Linschoten. of Winder 8th Ward, revealed the fund is building but ofslowly money-wis- e 4640 H oily Lane 4th grader, Holladay School 1) tions of cabinets, paint and said lighting fixtures, the Bishop adding many friends have offered their time and labor. This is not the first time the trouble has hit A Howards. year ago, Mr. Howard was operated on one eye for cataracts. He was slated to have operation soon. Were quite concerned about his eyes", commented Bishop Pruhs. He wears a contact lense in one eye, but his face is so swollen from the burns he hasnt been able to try his lense to check for eye damage, he added. At least a six month hospital stay is in store for Mr. Howard. When he will b e able to return to work is doubtful. I dont think we'll have the home finished when ( , . Circle. Rocky Mountain REVIEW Published by Great Western Inc., 2265 East 4800 News, South, Box 17377, SaU Lake City, Utah 84117, Phone Member of Utah P.O. 278-286- 6. State Press Association. MANAGING EDITOR JOHN B. LUNSFORD Entered as second class matter at the post office at Salt Lake City, Utah, under the act of March 9, 1878. Published every Thursday. SUBSCRIPTION RATE OUTSIDE CARRIER DELIVERY AREA - - - -- $5.00 per year SUBSCRIPTION RATE WITHIN CARRIER DELIVERY AREA- - - - -- $3.00 per year t |