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Show 4 ""l t" CCJTY (? I it LZXTfl a ki jt r 1984 May 31, Thursday, page 2 USDA IMPLEMENTS ' EMERGENCY FARM MEASURES RANCH Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block has announced emergency measures implemented by the UJS. Department of Agriculture to aid producers In areas still affected by a continuing drought and other adverse weather conditions. Block said the emergency measures Include expanding the emeralgency feed assistance program, on cropand grazing lowing haying land taken out of production In the 1984 farm programs, and providing assistance to livestock producers In locating hay or other roughage. Approval for haying and grazing privileges on idled cropland in the 1984 farm programs will be given basis. Proty on a ducers should contact their local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office for Information on obtalningthese privileges. Block said he has directed ASCS to give requests for approval highI would like to see est priority. turnaround In handa 24 to ling the requests, he said. The agency also is providing the assistance In locating hay or other roughage for livestock producers to purchase. All ASCS offices will maintain updated lists OTproducers who have hay or other roughage available for sale In each state. nood another llonry Ford VJo down. From 1980 to 1983, the price of the average Imported car went up more than 40 percent and the price of the average domestic car went up nearly 30 percent. At the same time, profits went through the roof. Last year American auto companies had profits of more than $6 billion, almost a billion dollars more than In any previous year. This year they will make about $10 billion. The quotas did nothing to encourage modernization of the UJS. Industry. Without Intense competition from abroad, UJS. companies had less Incentive to modernize. They are no more able to compete now than they were four years ago when the two or three-yequota program began. And Instead of using extra revenue to protect jobs, the automakers did just the opposite; they decided to sell fewer cars at a higher profit on each car. That means the number of jobs for auto, steel, and rubber workers will probably continue to decline. Meanwhile, Walter Mondale has endorsed content bill that would virtually ban foreign cars by requiring that up to 90 percent of each car be built in the U.S. Such a bill, if passed, would mean the end of the UJS. auto Industry as we now know It. Already the average $10,500 price for a new car Is beyond the ability of many Americans to pay, and new price hikes would mean even fewer cars sold. whose members The United Auto Workers union make an average of $23 an hour In wages and benefits supports the quotas, claiming that the restrictions save 200,000 jobs. Even if that claim were valid (and few outside the union think it is), the consumer Is being taxed at least $25,000 for each job saved. There are a lot cheaper ways to put people to work. Instead of fighting for quotas to drive up the price of cars, the UAW should work to bring prices down. The UJS. auto industry became the greatest in the world by following Henry Fords strategy: sell many cars at low prices, rather than a few cars at Mgh prices. By agreeing to wage conand by getcessions In return for profit-shariting out of the way of plant modernization, the UAW can bring prices down, ensure the longterm health of the industry, and protect workers jobs. And they can escape blame when the American people rebel against government policies designed to enrich a tiny minority at the expense of the Consumers are sick and tired average citizen. of being taken for a ride. r their prices By RICHARD A. VIGUERIE Thats how Bill Brock, Weve been had. President Reagans trade representative, describ- ed the gigantic bonuses paid to the top management of the UJS. auto Industry. Brock was angry because, for nearly four years, the U.S. government had kept the price of each automobile at least $1,000 higher than It should be. Instead of using the extra money to protect workers jobs, the auto companies decided to give their executives some of the highest bonuses In the history of American business. The chairman of General Motors took home a bonus of $865,490 In cash and stock. In addition to his $635,000 salary. The president of CM got a $790,000 bonus added to Ms $550,000 salary. In all, CMs top 5,800 executives received average bonuses of $31,000 each. Ford gave Its executives bonuses totalling $81 million. Its chairman received $7.3 million in salary, bonus, and stock options. At Chrysler, the two Mghest officials got a total of $1.7 million, and Chryslers proposed bonuses for 1,500 top officers amount to $35,000 apiece. Of course, companies have the right to pay their executives as much as they like. If Michael Jackson can get $10 million to promote Pepsi, and If TV anchorpeople and football players can earn millions of dollars, corporation executives have the same right to charge as much as they can get for their services. . . . provided, of course, that the corporations pay them with their own money. But thats not what CM, Ford, and Chrysler did. They got the money by convincing the government to limit Imports, restrict competition, and let them charge outrageous and unjustified prices for their product. Just last year, auf import quotas cost consumers some $5 billion. Heres how It happened: The auto Industry, reeling under years of mismanagement and overregulation, asked for protection from Japanese competition. The Industry claimed that, If the government would restrict imports for two years UJS. companies could three years at the most modernize and once again compete openly with the makers of Toyotas and Datsuns. The UJS. government worked out a deal with the Japanese, who agreed to voluntarily limit the number of cars they sent over here. With the quotas In effect, UJS. automakers were able to charge a lot more for each unit. At the same time, the Japanese had no reason to keep county-by-coun- ar 48-ho- ur vk 5?&y :&?-- ' . ng ALL HOOKED UP: Volunteers hooked up the main water line to the than golf course last Friday. As Is usual there were more watching, additional was. The Redhead ol In the hole. You know where the four holes are progressing weU, but there Is still plenty of work for community minded people with a little time on their hands. assistance Producers needing should contact their local offices, Block said. of the Under the provisions feed assistance proemergency gram, counties automatically become eligible for this program after they have been designated by Block for the emergency loan program administered by USDAs Farmers Home Administration. The emergency feed assistance program allows sale of Commodity Credit Corporation lower -- grade corn at reduced rates to livestock producers whose feed harvest suffered because of drought, hot weather or other natural disasters and who have Insufficient feed available to preserve their foundation livestock. The corn also may be available to producers In counties not designated by the Farmers Home Administration If those counties meet requirements under a special designation tor emergency feed eligibility.', Block said about 10 million bushUJS. No. 4, 5 and Sample corn are available for sale. grade About 4.1 million bushels are currently stored in Texas, 2.5 million in Minnesota and 2.7 million in Neb- els of meil praises norti on Faroran By LIZ ZALESKI r-- I f A f V Track by tMs budget year. The program that Mr. Hyatt would like to have started would be compatible with the computer system. The Council approved the adoption of this Inventory Control program under resolution, voting to have It Implemented as soon as possible. Mr. Hyatt further reported that Community Consultants have suggested that Parowan redo the sewer system map, as they did with the water map years ago. They will start this year, but will not be complete until next fiscal year. The council voted to hire Community Consultants to update the sewer system map and consult with the sewer department during the update. Mr. Hyatt stated that the airport agreement with Dave Cowen and Dave Norwood Is complete and only needs to be signed by them. He also said that money had been received for the airport from the County. He feels that this should be used along yith Invested money at the State for the repairs of the runway and the old hangar. During the recent Council meeting Councllwoman Wanda Benson expressed praise for the work of the Lions Club, Race Track Committee and the County in construction of the new concession building at the Parowan Race Track. Roger Robinson of the Planning and Zoning Commission explained to the Council that Mr. Steve Brown has made application for a zone change between 400 and 500 North and 100 West. He Is requesting the change be made from A- -l to R-- 3 zoning for the construction of apartment houses. The Council set up a public hearing for June 6, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Townsend, representing the employees committee, met with the Council and requested that they discuss salary Increases. Mayor Pendleton wlU appoint a committee of Council members to do so In the near future. City Manager Ardell Hyatt stated that the State Auditors Office Is stressing that Parowan City have Implemented an Inventory Control A ft COUR3TV Pwktisktd Mi Word Feedback Mayor Pendleton reported that the State Aeronautics Board responded on the airport lease and they wil contact him when they come to Parowan to view the situation there. here's more about TRANSMISSION LINE trucks were put on the i''-- Eric ly to control the dust problem. Once the assembly crews are finished bolting the steel parts together, then erection crews move Into place. Erection crews consist of 12 men each. Big 90 ton cranes move the assembled steel Into position. The cranes lift the assembly In position and tten the entire structure Is bolted Into place on risers that com? from the concrete footings. When the towers are In place then wiring crews will be following up. Wiring crews will take the most men. Wire stringing, however, will probably not begin until the first of 1985. As the construction proceeds outwards from Milford, some of the distances for hauling of steel and 140 USPS POSTMASTER: Send address changes Bo 368, Milford, Utah to Btaver County Mews sutscntrnoN rates ELSEWHERE COPY DEADLINE fell tiiryt AND RHYMES I oee Mill NiWAn PER YEAR week work: eg day to Saturday NOON wten ell deadlines ertU mom boom N.E. PUBLISHER REASONS 0 PER YEAR MONDAY m the Aral three dare ef the hmrg EDITOR in advance 110.00 115.00 0473-400- fntered aa second class matter weekly in the Milford Post Office. 6471, Telephone: IN UTAH RED WARREN RANDEE WILSON uirk.7'" MELLOR MILFORD 387-28- 31 IN MOTION ... 387-28- MINERSVILLE 336-22- .. WILMA PAROWAN 477-35- .. LIZ ZALESKI 387-26- 16 .. .. DAVIS BARBARA MAYER SNAKE VALLEY ROBERTA CONDE ADAMSVILLFGREENVILLE BESSIE EDWARDS SAN RUST1C0 VALLEY BEAVER SPORTS ler watth tee da, t of history and I have a somewhat unusual hobby. I collect old tokens used by stores, barber shops, lumber companies, saloons, forts, and other businesses years ago. The tokens were good tor $1.00, 50?, 25?, 12 12? or such in trade or merchandise or good for loaf of bread, one drink, one shave, one ride or whatever. They were usually made of metal, and while having the general appearance of a coin, they were made In all shapes and sizes with some picturing elephants, cows, birds and buildings. I have reason to believe that some of these tokens were used In your area and I would be most interested In obtaining some of them for my collection. I am hoping that If you have a Letters to the Editor section or such In your paper that you might mention my search. I know that this request Is relatively unimportant but I do get a great deal of enjoyment from my hobby and I do believe that these concrete reminders of our great hertiage are worth perserving. I would like to hear from anyone having one or more of these tokens or from anyone that might be able to help me. Any help that you can give me of any kind Is greatly appreciated. My address Is Travis Roberts, Box 1168, Bellaire, Texas 77401. Thank you in advance and best wishes. Travis Roberts. Dear Red: Too bad someone wasnt able to write a little more on the Alumni Basketball games for the benefit of those of us unable to catch the action in person! I was intrlgued-fascinatand amazed at the names of some of those with courage enough to still don sneakers! Congratulations to Coy Williams for even daring; unless he doesnt creak In the joints like I do.' Must have been fun! I am enclosing check for another year of the News hope we both make It! Regards to all, Gordon Murdock ed HELP WANTED: To drive to St. George every Wednesday. Need small auto, hatchback preferred Call 1. tfhnc 387-288- Call 387-288- 1 With News Of Friends, Neighbors and Relatives. here's more about FISHING best fishing In the county on the opener. Some success could be had below the reservoir In the Beaver River Anglers should read the fishing proclamation before the June2open-e- r, says Division of Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Chief Paul Woodbury. Trout limits are the same fish on the first three days of the season then up to eight. But there have been some other changes that fishermen may not be aware of, says Woodbury. The law enforcement chief says most of the changes, labeled amended on the proclamation, deal with size and bag limits on bass and panflsh. ix MEL NEWS taee Am ef the Uetted tiee eeder Ged, ledlvtelt4e, f Amen wi in OSBOPN miles. The line will run from Delta to Victorville, Calif. However, IRBYS part of the construction ends about 40 miles north of Las Vegas. Total work time on the project Is scheduled to last 1 12 years. Main offices of the operation will be In Milford until September or October, then will be moved to Cedar City, but work will progress out of Milford during the entire 1 12 k a'-- o years. The project Is affiliated with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Gas and other California entitles dLiih'once tne line is in operauuu those places will be receiving the bulk of the power. CORRESPONDENTS BEAVER NEWS Dear Editor, I am a lover The cost to eligible producers will be 75 percent of the 1983 basic county loan rate In the county where the corn Is stored. Producers will be responsible for transportation costs In moving the corn to their livestock, he said. other supplies will be more than 1475 P.0. raska. rro IRBY Is a world-wiconstruction company which has built power and transmission lines throughout the world and In more than 40 stales. The company was founded In 1917 by Stuart C. Irby. de JETADIAH Louise 1st: Owned and trained by Mick and 1st won May 12th at Pryor , Jetadlah Marysville with Talbot up, running the mile In 36.8 seconds. three-eight- |