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Show KAttnal Nh inspected the town with respect to areas of progress and potential progress. They were hosted by the Chamber of Commerce to a continental breakfast at which time projects included in our entry were discussed and questions answered. November 1, is the date for the announcement of the winners of the program. (Keep your fingers crossed) REMEMBER HENNY PENNY7 Theres a reason to believe that some of her offspring are around with a story of OCTOBER 10, 1974 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD Racard A CmuBiMHm af Hm iMiiih Standard and Uintah Batin 10 Sacaad Clati Pattaf Paid at Baas aaH, PUBLISHED TNUBSDAT AT BOOSEVELT. UTAH SuhtcrifHan Batai: Ona Taar, tlARIN D. ASHBY S.00 - Ta Utah 140 - P. 0. BOX Taart, S10.BB 1 II - MO - Paid In Adaanca EDITOB AND PUBLISHES . ....ASSISTANT MBS. BAT WABDLE JOAN CBOZIEB... Chamber CIRCULATION BUTHGBEEN DENNY OSBOBN The EDITOB BOOKKEEPING ADVERTISING .. Maid CORRESPONDENTS Roosevelt Area Duchesne Area Altomont Area Arcadia Ballard Bluebell Fort Duchesne Hanna Veda Labrum Lea Vasten Rosebell Ames Ida Horrocks Telintha Rasmussen Garda Seeley Violet Porriette Tracy Roberts Whiterocks Arda Mansfield Nola Nelson Louise Fausett JoAnn Bastion Afton Rogers Connie Lee Lorna McKee Norma Robb Lopoint Montwel Myton Neola Randlett Tabiona Tridell Utahn Verna Hoopes Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce By Paul O. Bril Utah Community A British economist, Ronald H. Coase of the University of Chicago, has argued that ideas are no different from other in the public commodities and market place ought to be regulated by government. Consumers need to be protected from bad ideas just as much as from defective goods, in his view. In times of national stress there are those who argue that harmony and security can be obtained by passing laws which limit the printed and spoken word. In recent years it has been argued that members of the public ought to have a legal right to reply to statements made about them in the press, with the courts deciding which replies must be published. Behind all of these propositions is the assumption that truth can bet be obtained in the public realm through government regulation. In this view, to paraphrase Clemenceau, freedom of the press is too important to be left to the press. Newspaper, TV and radio people, like the generals in whom Clemenceau placed limited faith, are not and, like the generals, have their own interests. So it is not surprising that the polls show that a substantial percentage of Americans lack faith in the pressand would like to see stricter regulation of it. Yet none of the polls asks how the press should be should do the regulating and what should not be printed that now is being printed. If those who favor regu-lated-w- regulation were asked, their opinions almost certainly would be as far spread as the points of the compass. What seems unprintable to some seems legitimate comment to others. A censor or judge acceptable to some is anathema to others. In a society as diverse as ours it is unlikely that a majority could agree on what ought to be printed or on who should decide what to print. At the heart of our open society is the belief that citizens should not have to agree. Citizens should be free to different with each other and express those dillerences with-ou- t having to pay a penalty or Progress-ho- of you have heard of it? I dare say Regulating truth guest editorial, by Kenneth Ryatrom, editor Vancouver, Wash. Columbian, aa part of national newapaper week observance. doom. apologize for being out of step with those around them. Basic to our system is the assumption that, no matter how confused public discussion may become, out of it eventually will emerge sound policies. Sometimes the debate takes a long time. Sometimes after policies seem to be agreed upon, further reflection leads the public to seek new directions. In a free society public policy never is firmly and finally determined. It always is open to change. If the nation is to remain true to its principles, free and open discussion must continue and be open to all citizens. Nowhere is this freedom more available than through the pages of the American press. The press may not be a perfect conduit of truth, what is? But with the possible exception of legislative bodies it probably offers a broader range of facts and opinions than any other institution in our society. It far surpasses the legislative bodies in its availability to citizens and groups who want to speak their piece. News columns are filled with the actions and many that not too many persons are aware of the work which has been going on with respect to this program. It is a program which offers stale-wid- e recognition beginning in 1974 to Utah Communities showing the greatest progress for the first two-yea- r period, 1973-7- Each community is encouraged to compete for awards in one to five categories. Judging will he based on how well the identified community needs are met in the respective category. In addition, awards will be given to communities showing the most overall progress. Also, awards will he given to regions of the .State or areas of a county that have achieved in intergovernmental cooperation. A workbook was furnished to each community participating as a guide in organization of the program which is divided into five categories, Planning and Initiating, Human Relations and Cultural Economic Development, Enrichment, Physical Environment, and Community Services. Socialetlc club sponsored the local program and Ruth Ann Green acted as coordinator and put together the scrapbook which was submitted as our entry. The Chamber of Commerce was involved as well as city officials in pushing this program. Today, Monday, October 7, the judges for the Utah Community Progress program came to our community and John Trumbull I hr Ikiljdikm id Theyre not shouting that the sky is falling," but are telling another tale similarly unsupported by facts. The word is out that this is a hopeless election year-s- o forget about voting, it will have no bearing on the dismal future ahead. Dont accept what Henny Penny's followers have to say. Doomsday is not at hand. The elections of November, 1974, will affect you. And you can affect them. We at your chamber of commerce believe in making things happen. And that takes action instead of apathy. some will recognize Henny Penny as Chicken Little. Pete Progress speaking for your chamber of commerce. Chamber Challenge: Know who and what you are voting for by knowing the issues and candidates. Letters to the Everyone who attended the Wednesday 2nd meeting at the Courthouse was more than pleased to hear that the Uintah Basin Standard is trying to get a paper under production in Duchesne. Unfortunately there was a very poor showing of potential advertisers and supporters of the new paper, but hopefully the project won't be hindered or slowed up by the obvious don't give a darn" attitude that has plagued so many of our hopeful projects for growth and progress in Duchesne. Garin Ashby, Uintah Basin Standard, explained how the Duchesne Record would be a considerable asset to the whole community and surrounding towns as well. The added news and business coverage would benefit the Duchesne area and would be sent to every person that is a subscriber of the Standard, so the list would already be built, instead of having to wait for 1 or more years to build a good circulation, therefor, all advertising would be immediatley EDITOR Dear Editor, Congratulations to Union high for an Outstanding Homecoming week. The parade was one of the best we have had for years and represented each class and group at school and slot of hard work. We were particularly impressed with our pep club and our 2 and one half bands. Roosevelt Jr. High marching band was supurb and represents a dream come true for many hard working educators and students. We hope this is just the beginning of many such activities. Marjorie Harrison Dear Editor, We at Union High School would like to take this opportunity to sincerely express our thanks to all who participated in our Homecoming activities over the past week. There are so many that helped in rountless ways that it would be impossible to name them. We feel the support of the community helped make our homecoming 1974 a success. We're very proud of our school and we would like to extend an invitation to everyone to participate in our future activities. Sincerely, Callean Kowallis Union High School Studentbody President will be a widespread. This project I sincerely to Duchesne, valuable addition and interested businessmen all that hope riiizens will offer Mr. Ashby and his staff all of the necessary support. Neil Moon gave a presentation on his mall north of proposal to build a shopping Duchesne. The project sounds very if it goes through, a promising, and and dimension could size this of project for be a complete turning point Duchesne. Jerry Allred, Valley Engineering, reported to the chamber on two very are now in important studies that is being drawn progress. A master plan of Duchesne (many yean up for the city is a current water past due) and there the on planning boards, to bring study water off the bench, near the airport, which will service blue bench and properties on the bench area coming from the airport. So if you feel like there is nothing being done about the visible stagnant progresa in Duchesne it's probably because you are among the many uninformed and uninterested parties that don't have the concern or the interest to find out whats happening and what you could possibly do to contribute. Next time theres a chamber meeting, why dont you show up and give some of your constructive ideas, criticism or just sit back and listen, things are happening you know!! Don't wait until you get taxed for an improvement district to speak up for or against My Neighbors Indrpcmkncc Vile Urmcrsm Art (ialkry statements of representatives of all kinds of opinion. The letters columns run full of ideas from the mighty and the almost nobodies, but all can make their views known through print. The freedom that the press helps guard is not the neat, efficient orderliness of an authoritarian society. Freedom frustrates us sometimes with the slowness that it imposes on decision making. It produces anger within us when those with whom we disagree seem to get more attention. It makes us a large, wonder whether can nation meet the unwieldy of a changing world. problems But the freedom that we seek to preserve is not someone else's. It is our freedom to say our minds and do our things without being put down or put in jail. Once government starts telling us what we can say and print, freedom has started to erode. Newspaper Week, with its theme Newspapers-Free-dom- s Guarantee, is a time when publishers, editors and reporters reflect on the responsibilities of their calling. It is a time too, hopefully, when readers reflect on the underlying principles of press freedom and its essential role V. I Nobody said it was going to be easy. r One Stop for All Cm Care Services . . . Today's cars are complex machines, requiring the latest, scientific equip ment to repair, and keep running smooth. See us. We are a modern, p car care center. one-sto- Irvin Automotive s The men who signed the Declaration of Independence knew the heavy responsibilities that canic with independence. Each one was aware of the dangers and hardships that lay ahead, as they signed. It was not a time for sunshine patriots then. It is not a time for sunshine patriots now. Democracy has never been, ami never will be, an easy form of government to live under, because il is a government of the people. As such, it makes each of us responsible for the way the government works. If a crisis develops, if the system falters, each of us shares in the blame. In times like this, the role of the newspaper becomes even more important to the democratic process. It is not our job to just report the news. We must reveal everything you need to know to understand the news. It is not our job to make judgments for you. We must give you all the facts you need to make the right judgments for yourself. As responsible journalists, we have an obligation to inform you fully, accurately and honestly. As responsible citizens, you have an obligation to use that information. Our country was born in a time of crisis. We have lived through dangerously troubled times throughout our history. If the democratic system fails, it will not be a crisis that kills it. It will be the ignorance and apathy of the people. As Thomas Paine said, Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Reprinted through the courtesy of Knight Newspapers, Inc. National Newspaper Week - Oct. Courtesy Uintah Basin Standard 6-1- 2 |