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Show Page 8 The Paper That Dares To Take A Stand The Utah Independent February 24, 1977 lie did right, as he saw it. John wheeling-and-dealin- BACKGROUND ON ENERGY CRISIS Adams. Utah Farm Bureau Federation The current natural gas shortage in the U.S. has been brought about in the short range by unusually cold weather in the Midwest and East, sustained for most of the winter. In long range, the crisis has been caused by Congressional action often motivated by the demands of enFor example, vironmentalists. unrealistic many industrialists have switched from the use of coal for their power to natural gas in order to meet environmental regulations. Much of the exploration and development of natural gas and other energy sources has been halted by environmentalists clamor to preserve natural wilderness areas that contain the energy sources. Other Congressional action is also to blame. Recent repeal of the oil depletion allowance will have a serious effect on exploration at a time when we desperately need additional oil. The refusal of Congress, for many years, to give us price controls on natural gas is greatly to blame for this nation's very serious condition right now, with homes, schools and factories without heating fuel. And, inis oil Congress threatening the dustry with the crippling concept of divestiture. Not only does the current peak demand on natural gas future threaten agricultures fertilizer supply, since a basic building block of nitrogen fertilizers is natural gas. The shortage has also shut down factories that make essential production items for farmers and ranchers. President Carters call for temporary deregulation of natural gas prices is only a stopgap measure. Permanent deregulation is vital to the nations, energy and agricultural future. Since nearly 40 percent of the energy used by the nations food and fiber industry comes- - from natural gas, farmers and ranchers have a big stake in this controversy. Farm Bureau policy, set less than a month ago at the American Farm Bureau convention, says that Prices of energy supplies should be allowed to move freely in response to supply and demand This will encourage both the development of adequate energy-supplieand their distribution on an equitable basis. We are for deregulation of natural gas prices." s The younger generation who grew up in this era of federal subsidies are sometimes amazed to learn that U.S. Grant was also a general and a president. -- Funny Funny World the general to Contrary impression that illegal aliens are holding only such menial jobs as farm laborer or busboy, the federal report showed that many are employed in skilled and d positions with pay scales ranging from five to ten dollars per hour. The report reveals that agents from the Immigration and semi-skille- Naturalization Service here, in fact, arrested illegal aliens in executive working positions earning more than $20,000 per year. - Frank Capell g. TOM ANDERSON Vice-Presiden- t, replying to a man who had asked for Adams support in getting a public office, must caution you, wrote, my dear sir, against having any dependence on my influence or that of any other person. No man, I believe, has influence with He seeks the President. all from information quarters and judges more 1 After the first Continental Congress, held was which 1774, attended by most of the top men of the Colonies, the immortal Patrick Henry was asked whom he considered to be the greatest man in the Congress. He replied, Rutledge, if you speak of eloquence, is by far the greatest orator. But Colonel Washington, who has no in pretensions to eloquence, is a man of more solid and information judgement than any other man on that floor. Incidentally, every word of Patrick Henrys immortal Give me liberty or give me is even more death! meaningful and applicable now than it was then. The difference between Washington and most of his contemporaries was the difference we see in our leaders today. Many are few are knowledgeable; are Many trustworthy. capable; few are courageous. Many are experienced; few are incorruptible. same THE MOST NECESSARY QUALITY and immutable principles of private morality. In his farewell address he summed it up: of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who would to labor subvert these great pillars of human happiness...The politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them...And let us with caution indulge the that supposition morality can be maintained without religion...reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious Principles. Chevalier de Chastellux, a prominent French military commander, author, and philosopher of the time, said of George Washington: The strongest this characteristic of is the respectable man which perfect harmony reigns man between the and physical moral qualities. ..a perfect whole. ..Brave Then, as now, the greatest quality was neither I.Q., nor degrees, nor even achievement - but character. He who truly must be truly good. great is Throughout the Revolution, Washingtons letters and statements moral the emphasized rightness of the American cause. In his first inaugural address he expressed the hope that the foundation of our national policy would be laid in the pure without recklessness, without selfish hard-workin- generous g ambition, yet extravagant, not mobility without pride, virtuous without smugness... was so Washington revered that some were afraid the Colonists would try to make him King, and even John Adams feared that the people wre deifying their leader. was Washington govern men t political -b- above y-crony, partizanship, RESOLUTION TO HALT CONGRESSIONAL PAY RAISE Congressman Bill Archer of Texas is sponsoring a resolution in the House of Representatives Monday to prevent a proposed 28.9 for raise pay percent from going Congressmen into effect. The resolution amounts the a of to veto recommendation made by the quadrennial Commission on Executive, Legislative and Judicial Salaries which was included in President Fords budget proposal that was January 17. Unless a resolution of disapproval is passed by the House or Senate within 30 calendar days, the pay raise will go into effect automatically. Salaries of Representatives and Senators would be increased from $44,600 to Conceit may puff a man up, but never prop him up. John Ruskin $57,500. Those of federal members cabinet judges, level and other top employees of the Executive would also be Branch, increased substantially. Most Congressmen and Senators are already vastly over-paiFew of them could make what theyre making, if they were in the private sector. Those who vote for a raise should be unseated in the next election. d. If there were no more children, how lonely life would be: For who would grow up to be a fool like me. -- Author Unknown The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. Percy B. Shelley independently than man I ever knew. any WORKED, PRAYED, CARED As William II . Wilbur has in his The chronicled of Making George Washington, George at a very early age was required to Ten memorize the His Commandments. mother found time to see to this; she also somehow squeezed in a daily lesson in moral conduct, usually taken from The Young Mans Companion . His father August, did his part by explaining the of the Ten meaning Commandments. He made it crystal clear that a member of the Washington family does not lie, does not steal, does not cheat. The lesson was well learned; -- whole life exemplified these precepts. Washingtons George Washington neither inherited nor was he what had. given Throughout most of his life, his working day started at four in the morning. He worked, and prayed, and cared. NONE BUT AMERICANS On a bitterly cold day at General Valley Forge, Washington sank to one knee and asked for divine guidance. Later he met with his military leaders and with tears in his eyes not tears of fear or failure , but tears - of pride in the heroes surrounding him and in our new Republic. He gave a clear and simple command: Put none but Americans on guard tonight! Such a command today would mean impeachment of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of State and most of the other echelon, appointive high offices. And we wouldnt even be able to have a quorum in the Congress, yhich has its advantages. Here was a man! Dear God, how we need such a man to lead us now. And why dont we have such? Its because we dont deserve such. Every nation gets the kind of government and leaders it deserves. Most of the Presidents of the past have been generation corrupt men. A man as great as George Washington, if he were amongst us, could not Presidential the get Democrat or nomination of if he or Republican party, did, could not get elected. The people do not want a Washington, they want a Santa Claus. They do not want freedom, they want a Caretaker. They dont want God, but Big Brother. Our free Republic for which our Founding Fathers risked their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, is being destroyed before our very eyes, and yet few rebel. We must get involved, and pray. If my people, which are called by my name, shall and humble themselves, pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (II Chronicles, 7: 14). -- American Way Readers questions Features comments and welcome. are Please write us at " The American Way Features , P.O. Box 990, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863. HOW TO STOP INFLATION Senator Jesse A. Helms Dirksen Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator: It has been reported to us, and we hope it is true, that you have introduced Senate Bill 79 for the purpose of legalizing the making of contracts calling for payment of obligations due in gold, and to abolish the joint gold clause of 1933 which tended to legalize fiat tender. It is hard for me to conceive of anything you could do that would go further towards stopping our terrible inflation spiral. We plead with you to do everything in your power along this line to give us money that will be constitutional. After the use of symbols to convey meaning, such as writing and reading, nothing has done more to make our culture rise from savagery than the invention of money. This makes exchange possible. Money must fulfill two requirements of society before it can be considered to be good money. It must be universally acceptable in trade and it must carry value forward in time. Lacking these two abilities, any money short of these is a tool for defrauding the people. Will you please send us at once a copy of your Bi 11 79 and anything you think we need in order to give support in congress for your efforts. Yours truly, J. Allen English Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 |