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Show rjL v Ctf)to(yK SlMemeK ld great-grand-chi- ld Weinreis (another grand- educational and exciting. daughter) in Brooks, Ore. fortendays. Phillo Petersen of Ogden Visited in Salina with friends and relatives last week. He is a nephew of the late Bill Sorensen. Maurine Crane of Sarasota, Fla. has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Donna Crane, her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Crane, and her sister and family, Jack and Ellis Rae Jensen, for about a month. Roland S. Crane was Sorosis Club met Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the home of Elinor White. President Norma Robins welcomed members. Four new members were troduced: in- Dorca Horton, Elza Marshall, Sandra Shaw, and Elaine Burr. Verle Peterson presented the program, on her experiences and trips to Mexico. She showed souvenirs and pictures. Refreshments were served. Next meeting is Oct. .22 at the home of Elaine Allred. Paul and Lila Zumwalt of Peoria are visiting their Earl. Sampson. Dinner son and family, Mr. and was served to 44 and Mrs. Glen Zumwalt. honored on his 80th birthday Saturday, Oct. 11, in room at the multi-purpothe Salina Utah Stake Center by his daughters, Mrs. Robert S. Jensen and Mrs. se visiting was enjoyed. Those attending from out of. town were: Mr. and Mrs. Willis J. Blaine and family, Terreton, Id.; Mr. and Mrs. ArDean Bench and daughter, Rigby, Id.; Mr. and Mrs. Willis A. Blaine and granddaughter, Providence; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Taylor famUgJloJMymdN TIIRSUN Session T6 5293666 Focus On L. Bagley and Indians Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shaw Duane and family, Salt Lake City; daughter, Christy, ac- Mr. and Mrs. Randy companied by Mrs. Dan Bristow, Orem; Mr. and Osborn and Mrs. Dee Lau, Mrs. Ferald Andersen, drove to Fruit Heights for Mrs. LuGene Nielson, thcdlriessing of Krista Ephraim; Mr. and Mrs. Riches. She is the James Marie Sampson, 12th of Fillmore; Allen Sampson, Mrs. Osborn, the 11th Castle Dale; Mr. and Mrs. grandchild of the Laus,' Kelly Mellor and family, and the 22nd Mr. and Mrs. Gerald of Mrs. Ernest Lau. Mellor, Fayette. Her parents are Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Briant Mrs. Mark Riches, and Burgess and Fern Petersheilas four brothers. son have returned home Randi Jorgensen of Las from touring for three Vegas went with her weeks ten through grandfnother, Zell Steele, European countries. They to visit Bill and Jackie report the tour was very great-grandchi- ' Society Oct'-bi.-- i u. WO Consumer Price Index Not A True Measure Of Inflation A free symposium on the history and role of Native Americans in Utah will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Newhouse Hotel in Salt Lake City, the Utah State Historical Thur'-dy- , an- Price Index of inflation measure true a present and the cost of living? Probably not, concludes Utah Foundation, the private research group, in a study of Does nounced. Utah Indians : Past and Present is being held as the first program in a series which will explore various themes in Utah history in preparation for the writing of a new Utah history. Free of charge to in- the Consumer this popular index and its effect on governmental expenditures. The report points out that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is prepared each month by the U.S. of Statistics, represents terested persons, the Bureau Labor for a fixed market price changes symposium begins at 8:30 basket of services. As such, and goods a.m. includes and it fails to reflect changing buying arof discussions habits of American families and tends chaeological resources for to overstate housing costs during studying Indian history, of rising interest rates. periods Spanish occupations, the When prices rise on some items,-othefur trapper era, pioneer products will be settlement, and the early substituted families, accormany by twentieth century as they to Foundation. For example, the affected Indian history ding if the price of beef climbs in relation and Indians in the urban to other meat products, consumers environment. will tend to buy more of these other The program is coitems such as pork and chicken. Such sponsored by the Utah substitutions are not reflected in the Centennial Foundation, Index. Consumer Price the Utah State Historical Similarly, it is argued that the inSociety, the American clusion of current house prices and West Center at the contracted interest costs in the home University of Utah, and component of the Conownership the Utah Endowment for sumer Price Index are costs most the Humanities. bear. Moreover, the For additional infor- people do ofnota house represents the mation, or to register for purchase of a asset and is not purchase capital the symposium, call consumable a expense. or write Utah State necessarily Other problems,, which hinder the Historical Society, 307 use of the Consumer Price Index as a West Second South, Suite indicator, according to 1000, Salt Lake City, Utah the Foundation are as follows : 84101. 1. The Consumer Price Index does not take into consideration changes in taxes. sources of potassium are social security and income Taxes represent a substantial portion fruits and vegetables. of the average family budget. Meat, fish, and eggs also 2. New products affect buying pat of contain plenty terns and the cost of living. unforbut potassium, Technology results in the developtunately they are also high ment of new items that replace old in sodium. ones. Such changes are not reflected ' in the Consumer price Index. 3. The, Consumer, Price Index is based on the spending habite of a selected group of surveyed consumers during a particular base period. It may not be representative of the ' spending patterns of any group at the ' time. present 4. Since the index is based on a composite, it does not apply to all j ) types of consumers. For example, the index includes both rent and home ownership costs, but few consumers buy and rent at the same time. Con-- 1 Native Utahn i The study observes that the sumer Price Index increasingly has Law Enforcer been used to index governmental exr . agricultural, in the area, Johnson-saidThe store building has for about five years. Hie property, about .6 acres, has 50 feet on' frontage on West Main and 100 feet of frontage on South State. station on West Main, both owned by Moms Cafe, Inc., to Cannon, who will decide this winter how to develop the properties, which adjoin in the rear. Cannon already has considerable property, both residential and Johnson, Chaparral Realty, concludes the sale of two pieces of property in downtown Salina to Keith A. Cannon, Salt Lake City stockbroker. Johnson sold the old antique shop, on South State, and the white house next to the Chevron SOLDi-Mark- ay been-vaca- nt 533-580- 8, cost-of-livi- African Diets Traditional African diets enable some people to avoid hypertension so common in modern America. Low sodium, high potassium, and high and fiber intake is credited for the happy results. Good VOTE Pete Weimer For Stale Represents tive DISTRICT 72 - Beaver, Sevier, Piute such as salaries, retirement benefits, social security payments, etc., so as to compensate for. the reduced purchasing power resulting from inflation. At the present time, more than 30 of all Federal outlays are tied to the Consumer Price Index or some thereof. The index also is affecting the growth of state and local expenditures. Utah law provides that the personnel director shall recommend to the governor, adjustments to the pay plan to reflect changes in the cost Outdoorman, penditures, Sportsman l;V4 7-- , Vote Pete Weimer These recommendations are to be based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Even when it is not prescribed by law, the Consumer Price Index exercises tremendous influence in legislative decisions and negotiations involving public and school employees. In addition, many labor contracts in the private sector are tied to the Consumer Price Index. Last year about 11 million workers in the U.S. had a clause in their labor contracts. Another 35 million persons receiving government pensions, social security, welfare benefits, etc. were affected by of living. ON NOVEMBER 4TH PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR WEIMER Marie Nay and Nancy Larsen RE-ELE- CT STATE REPRESENTATIVE cost-of-livi- this and widely-use- d frequently-quote- d index. Foundation analysts point out that all taxpayers are influenced by the Consumer Price Index, whether their own income is indexed or not, because of the official dependence of this index as the major measure of costs and inflation. They conclude that the use of the Consumer Price Index can lead to even greater inflation by allowing income to outstep productivity and assuring continued high prices. Stamp out forest fires. Clarification com-'pone- : local manager; Miss Slurpee; and Dale Hughes, supervisor for six stores weekend. Participating in the ribbon cutting were, from left Roger Green, sales manager; Steve Hendrickson, GRAND OPENING-Gra- nd opening store on West Main of the new 'Street in Salina was held last We support Republican candidates the present Sevier all Commissioners, County Republican, declared this week. on all levels, doesn t take much to start a lores! tire It doesn't take much to prevent one either Making sure your ciqarette or match is absolutely lifeless, and that your camplire has been doused with water, and covered with soil Carelessness with fire affects alt of us who love the forest And we think it s about time we all put our foot from Provo to Richfield. Thursday Night Special BAR- -B QUED SPARE RIBS SALAD BAR BAKED POTATO & SCONE It The announcement by Ted Sorensen, Salina; Elmo Herring, Richfield, and Ivan Mills, Monroe, came after the commissioners began getting queries set off by an advertising circular distributed by A1 Ricksecker, American Party candidate for county commissioner. Herring, who is commission chairman, said that while Rickseckers brochure does not specifically state the commissioners support him, the implications are there. The commission chairman noted that the commission has worked closely with Ricksecker, a retired Air Force officer who lives ii, rural southern Sevier County, in the operation of the Sevier County Fair. A1 did a great job for the county and should be commended' tor it, Herring said. But as Republicans, the commissioners all have pledged support to the Republican candidates. Running against Ricksecker are J. Elmer Collings, Monroe Republican; Harold Brewer, Richfield Democrat; and Daryll David Dimit, Richfield independent. All are seeking the two-yeseat on the commission. T. Merlin Ashman, Redmond Republican, is the only candidate for the four-yepost now held by Mills, Sorenwho did not seek comto the was who sen, appointed mission when Dean Nielsen of Salina died shortly after being elected, is not seeking All the present commissioners reaffirmed that they firmly support the gentlemens agreement which provides for one commissioner each from the south, central and north sections of the county. MOMS CAFE MAIN AND STATE down. VOTE CARY NOV. - O O SALINA VOTE CARY NOV. - VOTE 4- - VOTE QC UJ 4- - co 4 m CARY PETERSON o 3) - YOUR DISTRICT N- - O 28 SENATOR o su THE PETERSON FAMILY WORKING TOGETHER: ar ar HOMES TOM n & Call Terry Shaw CHRISTENSEN DISTRICT Beaver, Piute & Equal thwstfif 72 Mountain Bell has completed the Sevier Counties delivery of the Southern Utah DARIN -R- ANEE Telphone Directories in the Salina, Republican jl have not received your new telephone directory call 529-750- 4 ! fiKiffiiiaUaHKMii -M- ICHAEL - ANGELA 3 Redmond and Aurora areas. If you Vote Tom Nov. 4 Ui. and farm. For the Children s future. And now to elect Cary Six County Senator. On the family ranch New Telephone Directories Opportunity 8 ): atlc: .femes il through October Vi it). J i - PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT CART PETERSMI GLEN ZUMWALT MD WEI CHERNY U VO 7 L CARY NOV. 4- - VOTECARY NOV. 4- - 2 2J VOiti |