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Show Laurence Burton Writes from Wash. 6 THE PAYSON CHRONICLE Payson, Utah It takes an awful lot of money to run a foreign aid program. At least the way this country runs one it does. A review of our foreign aid and loan expenditures in the 50 years since 1917 shows that the United States has variously loaned, given or thrown away -- - two hundred and four billion dollars in that time. Thats enough money to run the government, of the State of Utah, on its present annual budget of $330 million, for another 68 years!! I repeat, thats an awful lot of money, in anybodys language. And particularly is it a lot of money when we consider that it comes from the federal taxes that you and I have to pay. So, if the taxpayer looks somewhat criticalforly at the eign aid budget from time to time, his interest can be understood because hes the poor soul who has to pay the bill. Sometimes I get the feeling that the people who dream up the proposals for spending our money for us lose sight of the ever-expandi- ng fact that there is a limit to and that what we can afford some of the things they mt us to buy, as a nation, we c... just as well get along without. In my view, a considerable amount of foreign aid fits into this latter category. This is not to say that I am completely opposed to foreign assistance. I believe that much of our aid following World War n was a wise investment. Some of our current foreign aid is, also. As I have frequently stated in answer to questions on this subject, I will still support a limited foreign aid program, but I am opposed to the indiscriminate giveaways that have been and still are being carried out to countries that are unfriendly to us and constantly criticize us for our role in world not one of those who think that you can make unfriendly countries sud- affairs. And I am denly friendly or critical countries suddenly uncritical by lavish injections of American aid. In most instances, I would think that the unfriendly and critical that receive our aid nations wonder about our national sanity. They surely must laugh at us behind our backs. Because of the recent deve- - October 2 is the kickoff of the new Combined Federal Campaign for all Federal employees in Utah County. Utah County will join the rank now of similar Federal agencies in Utah and across the nation in conducting a single campaign for 27 health, welfare, and character building agencies. Joining together for this campaign will be the National Health Agencies, the International Service Agencies and the Utah County United Fund Each Federal employee will be agencies. asked to contribute his or her "Fair Share" making use of the payrool withholding authorization or by cash contribution. Left to right: Robert Strong, Provo Postmaster, Chair-maJohn Van Wagoner, United Fund Director; Byron Davis, Uintah National Forest; Joseph Adams, County Cancer Chairman and Daren Reese, Bureau of Reclamation. This united effort should prove very beneficial. n; After meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the new Payson High School to inspect the grounds and certain parts of the building as suggested by Superintendent Stansfield, and after continuing over to the new Springville High School for an inspection of the grounds as to progress being made, and after a quick inspection of the construction contracts carry a completion date of July 15, 1967, and that it was the delay in the completion date which forced the occupany of the buildings before they were completed, the Board abide by the contracts and hold to the 10 retainage. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. remodeling nearing completion at the Jefferson Elementary School, the Board of Education of Nebo School District met in regular session in the District Office in Spanish Fork, on Monday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m. President Raymond C. Johnson was in charge of the meeting. Roll call showed all members present. Superintendent Russell N. Stansfield and the Clerk, C. J. Wendel were also present. The invocation was offered by Raymond C Johnson. The Clerks tentative notes of the meeting held on Monday, August 7, copies of which were furnished to the Superintendent and mailed to each Board member, were approved as the official minutes of the above mentioned meeting on a motion by Dr. William H. Sorensen, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman. Motion carried on a unanimous for the new Springville and Payson High Schools were presented for approval. 1. Leveling, Northeast Corner; 2. Radial Arm Saw and other Machine Hookup; 3. Floor covering, Shop Classroom; 4. Vinyl Tile and Plywood over Walk-i- n Refrigerator; 5. Built-i- n Desk, School Lunch Kitchen; vote. lopment in the Near East, I think it well to look at the loans and grants we have made to the Arab Syria has received seventy-thrmillion dollars. Egypt has received one billon, one hundred and thirty-thre- e million dollars. Yemen has receiveJ a total of forty-tw- o million dollars. There is considerable interest in a proposal by one of my colleagues to seek an amendment to the foreign aid bill when it reaches the House floor to ban U. S. military equipment or training assistance to any country collaborating with the Soviet Union or cooperating with the Viet Cong. Such an amendment which I also support, would have prevented the Administration from supplying assistance to the Arab nations if it had been on the books. Since the Soviet Union was involved in aiding these countries, I should point out that the technical advances in U. S. ee nations that recently received a thorough beating from Israel. These nations are now openly allying themselves with Russia and the Com muni st world. We first started providing to these countries around 1945. Here are the figures from 1945 to 1966: Iran has received one billion, seven hundred and fifty-tw- o million dollars. Iraq has received one hundred and two million dollars. Jordan has recieved five hunmillion dred and seventy-thre- e dollars. Lebanon has receive eighty-eig- ht million dollars. Saudi Arabia has received two hundred and nine million dollars. such Claims military equipment were expos ed to Russian military experts. , By giving the Arabs the same weapons which we are using in Vietnam, we have enabled the Russian technicians to study this equipment and come up with the best defensive techniques against them in Vietnam. Like my colleague, I am concerned about this as well as the fact the U. S. trains foreign officers of nation such as Syria which we have every reason to believe passes along every vest-ag- e of intelligence gathered in U. S. traimng bases to Moscow, Peking, and Hanoi. This, too, has got to stop. I feel we have too long let our hearts rule our heads. A reappraisal of our foreign aid programs is sorely needed, and the sooner we get about it, the ist better. amounting to (Vo. 117 to 440 of which were fur- $1,659.-700.8- inch), lists nished to the Superintendent and mailed to each Board member on September 8, were approved "or payment on amotion by Alfonzo Kester, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman. Motion car- ried on a unanimous vote. Financial statements for July and August were presented by the Clerk, C. J. Wendel. The financial statement dated as of August 31, 1937, showed a bank balance of $1,155,736.75 with outstanding checks totaling $542,474.71, leaving a balance of funds available in the general fund on September 1, in the amount of $613,262.14. The report also showed that as of August 31, 1967, the District had $1,500,000.00 invested in government securities in in T. C. D.s. financial statement on Building Under Contract was also presented to the Board and the Superintendent by the Clerk. The statement showed as of August 31, 1967, total contracts amounting to $5,403,768. 82, with payments to date amounting to $4,712, 480.63, leaving an unpaid balance on all contract s in the amount of A $691,288.19. A motion was made by Dr. William H. Sorensen, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman, that the above financial reports be accepted and filed. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Mr. R. Dillan Frazier and his son, Mr. Robert Frazier met with the Board to indiciate their of plans to form a 1968 TORINO GT FASTBACK U on In residential homes directly west and eventually south of the Sage Creek Elementary School in Springville. They informed the Board that they would furnish a 10 foot strip for right-of-w- access easy ay to the school ground if the Board were willing to blacktop the strip, and provide, in cooperation with the owners, adequate protection A motion y. for the was made by D.r William H. Sorensen, seconded by Alfonzo Kester, that the Board accept and the offer of the right-of-wprovide an opening for access to the Sage Creek School grounds and cooperate with the owners in providing an improved sidewalk or walkway with adequate protection for the private property of owners on either side. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Superintendent Russell N. Stansfield reported on the delayed delivery of the Districts two 78 passenger pusher-type buses. Although delivery had been promised by the middle of July, the Superintendent had on this date, September 11, received word that one would be ready for pickup during the week. As yet, no definite date of delivery has been given on the other bus. The Superintendent informed the Board that he had been able to obtain 2 stand-b- y buses from right-of-wa- ay Weber County School on a rental basis. District Stansfield 19M MUSTANG HARDTOP Your Ford Dealer has 68s with Better Ideas in stock right now. 48 great new cars in 5 complete lines including a new Fairlane series called Torino 21 strong, quiet Fords 3 sporty first the 7 economical Thunderbird Mustangs Falcons America's widest selection of fastbacks, hardtops and (abov, led), FORD XL FASTBACK 18 Cruise-O-Mati- West Main Phone 754'32Si Santaquin, Utah noht), LTD HARDTOP (boltom) wagons. And everywhere Better Ideas: Magic Doorgate for wagons SelectShift Disappearing headlamps standard on LTD, XL, Country Squire and Thunderbird Power front disc brakes Power Ventilation . . . and more. See your Ford Dealer soon. TISCHNER FORD Sales and Service 1 (above, -- c Superintendent submitted a letter from Ashworth Architects stating that Horne-Zwi- Construction ck Company and Bylund Plumbing and Heating Company have made a request "that in as much as the building has now been occupied that they feel that half of the retainage on the remain- - der should be order. This would reduce the retainage from A motion was made 10 to W. Glenn Coffman, secondby ed by Dr. William H. Sorensen, that, in as much as the 5. 84651 - Thursday, September 28, 1967 Toard SqKo-o-L ay - The following change orders 6. Hook-u- p School Lunch Equipment Plumber; 7. Hook-u- p of School Lunch Equipment ElecAddition in trician; 8 Stair-wa- y Stage Area - Tabled for more information (Investigate circul- Refinements in styling and a new engine r distinguish the 1968 Thunderbird. Shown above is the Landau model while below is the hardtop. All Thunderbirds have a standard bench seat in 1968 which, along with a lowered floor tunnel, provides more space for passengers. Highlighting the styling changes is a new grille that gives a wider look to the front of the car. V-- four-doo- SPRING LAKE ar stairway.) With the exception of 8, all the above were approved on a unanimous vote. Superintendent Stansfield presented a claim from Ashworth Architects to revise their contract as of September 7, 1967 and increased it by $7,366.61 one-ha- lf of which was claimed as due at the present time. The Board tabled the claim and asked the Superintendent to submit additional information at the next regular meeting of the Board. Superintendent Stansfield submitted a tabulation of bids on pianos for schools in the District. After much discussion a motion was made by Glenn W. Coffman, seconded by Alfonzo Kester, that the Board accept the bid to furnish three 7 foot Steinway pianos, one for each of the high schools. The Chair ruled that the motion carried with the Chair voting in favor of the motion along with Glenn W. Coffman and Dr. William H. Sorensen, and with Ray S. Whiting and Alfonzo Kester voting against the motion. A motion was made by Dr. William H. Sorensen, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman, that the Board accept the bid to furnish five Hamilton upright pianos for schools in the District with the wood finish to be determined by the Superintendent in harmony with the coloring in the school which is to receive the piano. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. The Clerk, C. J. Wendel, spent considerable time going over pertinent items in the Clerks Annual Report as it was published in the Payson Chronicle on Thursday, August 24, 1967, in compliance with Utah Law, Chapter The report showed beginning and ending funds balances together with total receipts and disbursements for the year ending June 30, 1967. A motion was 53-6-- made by Ray S. Whiting, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman, that the report be accepted and filed. Motion carried on a un- animous vote. Superintendent Stansfield stated that he would like to prepare specifications and call for bids for three school buses for next year. A motion was made by Dr. William H. Sorensen, seconded by Glenn W. Coffman, that the Clerk and Superintendent be authorized to call for bids for three school buses for the next school year. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Superintendent Stansfield stated that the School Business Officials of United States and Canada were holding their annual convention on October and that C. J. Wendel and A. J. Bowen had requested permission to attend. Permission was granted on a motion by Alfonzo Kester, seconded by 15-- 19 Glenn W. Coffman. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Board member Glenn W. reported that the completion of the Springville south access road to the Interstate Highway had created an extremely hazardous condition for the children of three families living west of the railroad tracks. The Superintendent stated that he would investigate the matter and see what can be done to decrease the hazard. Superintendent Stansfield reported that a teachers aid would be working with the first grade teacher in Santaquin and that the kindergarten has been divided into two sections in order to reduce the teacher load in the two grades. The Superintendent asked for authorization to begin preparing the track and football fields of the two new high schools to include the installation of sprinkling systems and cinder tracts. The Board authorized him to go ahead. Superintendent Stansfield Coffman Phone Lenora Huish Mrs. Cecil S. Peery is very happy over the birth of a new born Frigreat day afternoon, Sept. 15th at the South Davis Hospital ai Bountigrand-dauglT- er ful. Parents of the new arriva1 are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kershaw (Dian) from Su lland, Calif. The little Miss weighed in at 7 pounds, one ounce . She has two older sisters, Robin and Stacey Lee who stayed with a grandmother in California while their parents were in Utah for a week. Happy grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L Donald Spainhower, Preston Idaho mid Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Kershaw, California. The Raymon Bascom family attended a family dimer Sunday at the home of Mr. Bascoms sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Byrant at Payson, they honored Robert Bascom who is leaving to serve on a M ssion in the French East M.ssion, Roberts Bascom and a grandmother number of other relatives were present. Mrs. Spaulding and two sons from Idaho friends of the Bas-cowhere they lived in Idaho were invited to the dinner. ms Mr. and Mrs. Larry Griffith from West Jordon visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Bascom on Sunday. They reported that increased enrollments in the Vocational Education classes at the Spang-vil- le and Spanish Fork High Schools made it necessary to hire a teaching aid in both schools for the Vocational Educational Departments. He also stated that the Youth Corps Program would include 32 students during the regular school year and 28 students next summer. Superintendent Stansfield reported that Mr. Ritz of General American Transport Company in Orem gave the District a blueprint machine which had cost $6,000.00 when new. He stated that only minor adjustments had been necessary and that the maclrne was presently being used in the Spanish Fork High School. The Board asked the Superintendent to convey the Boards expression of appreciation to Mr. Ritz and his Company. The Suprintendent gave each member of the Board a copy of the study which has been submitted to the Utah State Department of Curriculum Research in fulfillment of the requirements set up by the Department for a research grant period, during the three-ye- ar 1964-6- 7. The title of the study was the Special Placement for Educationally Children on the First Grade Level and was condueed and written by Mrs. Della W.. McClellan, Supervision and Curriculum Consultin Nebo 4 ant for grades School District. Superintendent Stansfield asked the Board to plan on at least one-ha- lf day to inspect the new buildings room by room before accepting the buildings. President Johnson scheduled the next meeting at noon on October 9th and asked the Superintendent to notify members as to where the inspection was to begin. If more than one day was needed, another meeting would be scheduled. For information only, the Superintendent gave the Board information on the annual of the Utah School Boards Association which will be held in Cedar City this year Healso subon November 7. mitted a letter of commendation from Principal Timothy Moran and the faculty of the Brock-ban- k Elementary School. The meeting adjourned at Program Handicapped K-- on 11:50 p.m. on Alfonzo Kester. a motion EVENTS by 4652638 came to visit with her brother Rooert and to attend the family dinner held in his honor. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffith enjoyed an outing at their cabin at Strawoerry, over the weekend fishing and visiting with some friends who were also on an outing at Strawberry. Mrs. George LeFevre entertained at a surprise birthday dinner for her husband. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Mont Wilson and children and Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd LeFevre from Ogden Mrs. Lee Hofeling and two sons from Salt Lake, Keith LeFevre, M-- s. Mae Shepherd, Spanish Fork, Mr. N.W. Hansen, Benjamin and Mr. and Mrs. Ftaymond Johnson and family, Spring Lake. Mr. and Mis. Elvon Butler received word that they have a new grandson born, Sunday night at a Bountiful Hospital. He will be celebrating his birthday on Sept. 17 from now on. Parents of the new baby are their daughter Ilenc and husband Art Arnold 0f Layton. The little lad weighed in at 9 pounds; 4 ouices. He has an older brother Steven, 6andtwin sisters, Linda and Lisa, 3 12 years old. They have been staywith their grandparents ing while their mother is in the hospital. Other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Arnold, Salem. Mrs. Hector Sadler, Miss Merlene Sadler, Mary Mower and Debbie Kitteridge motered out to Roosevelt to visit with relatives over the week-en- d, returning home Sunday evening. Miss Kathy Barnett spent Sun. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Barnett. Miss Joy Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Butler has enro led in the Hollywood Beauty College at Provo. Mr. and Mis. Byron Thomas from Salt Lake visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Everett Nelson on Saturday. M. and Mrs. visited with his Walter Butler on attended Sunday Lynn Moore mother Mrs. Sunday. They School here. Mr. and Mrs. Reed N. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Elvon Butler returned recently from a weeks vacation trip to Calif, by car. They visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Butlers daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Angus and family at Freemont, staying with them two nights. On the return trip home they went down the coast to Monterey and San Luis Obisco and through YosemitePark visiting places of interest both going and coming home. Mrs. Brent Cloward and baby daughter Lisa from American Fork stayed at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reed N. Moore with her you iger sister, Risalyn Moore for a week while her parents went on a trip to San Francisco. DUP holds September Meeting. Members of Spring Lake Camp Daughters of Utah Pio- neers met Thursday afternoon at the Relief Society room for the first meeting of the yea. Viola Cowan Captain conducted the meeting announcing the coming national convention to be held Sept. 30th in Salt Lake City. Those wishing to attend could go on the bus. The Lesson they came in 1867 ' was given by Maxine Moore. Prayer was offered by Lenora Hu.sh. Refreshments were served by Viola Cowan to those present. |