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Show NOVEMBER Mlarial Pqi 14. 1974 THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD 12 A Cwifslirfatio of rtia Raeiavalt Standard and Uintah Bm'm Racard Sacaad Clan Postage Paid at RaaiavaN, Utah 14066 Subscript! Ratal: 0m Taar, $6.00 - Twa - P. 0. BOX Tear. $10.00 PUBLISHED THURSDAT AT ROOSEVELT, UTAH 1 II -1- 4061 - Paid in Advaaca An inflationary practice A news release received this week from the U.S. Department of Labor, called to our attention a practice which we have long felt is inflationary, and totally inconsistent with an economy based on the principal of supply and demand. The practice to which we refer is the requirement that contractors working on any project utilizing federal funding, must pay prevailing wages" to all employees, or the sponsoring agency is subject to the curtailment of federal funds, and the assessment of a penalty. This practice also now applies to any projects being financed through revenue sharing funds, so consequently involves even the smallest communities in bidding regulations that may prove more expensive than the value of the original shared funds. Governed by the Davis-Baeoact, which provided for the payment of prevailing wages under all government contracts, the practice has ballooned and mushroomed to the point where it can be construed as one of the principle factors in the spiraling inflation trend in the construcn tion industry. The problem arises from the fact that the final determination of what constitutes prevailing" wages is not decided by the local unit issuing the contract, but rather by a board located in centers regional United the States. throughout has indicated the that Study several fixing of the wage figure is generally above wages paid by contractors in similar construction projects not controlled by the act, and far above wages that are paid in most of the areas where the projects are being completed. The act requires that any governemtn agency that is receiving federal funds for a particular project must first obtain from the wage determination office a list of the prevailing wage" for each category of worker that will be involved under the contract. This wage must be published in the contract that is let for bid. Then the must submit agency certified payrolls to the Department of Labor, to prove that the provision is met, as well as comply in several other areas. For a small community, such as those in this area, the acceptance of federal revenue sharing funds can now place them in a position where they must comply with these regulations or be subject to penalty and loss of funds. The act prevents the community from true "competitive enjoying on the project. A bidding" particular target would be a project which is a high percent labor rather than materials, where local contractors could easily bid the job at a lower wage scale and still pay their employees above the prevailing wages in their area. This could have the result of nearly doubling the bid cost of the work, thus making the community pay more for the work than they would have been required to pay without the federal help. We fear that the practice of setting the wage levels for a regional area, covering many states, is discriminatory to wards smaller communities, it is an unfair practice, and borders on collusion. When one person, or a small group of individuals can determine what wages are to be paid over a multi-stat- Like too many PAYDAY? Letters to the EDITOR Dear Editor, The residents of Crescent Valley had a meeting with Mayor Hullinger about the proposed garbage dump that the city is trying to force on them. The mayor insists that in all of Duchesne County, Crescent Valley is the only suitable site available. The residents of Crescent and those living on N. Crescent Rd. have signed and presented the city a protest against the garbage dump in their back yard. Residents of Crescent the government programs, actual practice of the act far exceeds the intent. We would assume that the intent of the act would be to provide a common ground upon which contractors could bid on government projects. But we feel the "prevailing wage figure set for that particular position. To set a minimum wage at or above the highest" comparable wage in the region is not only inflatbut is based on ionary, extremely unsound economic practices. And to hand this authority to a group of individuals that has no need to answer directly to the economic community, is proving disastrous. We suggest that our congres- sional representatives be encouraged to discontinue this inflationary program, and return the practice of competitive bidding so that the costs of our local units of government, as well as federal expenditures, can be curtailed. sky-rocketin- g the Personality coming the time to spruce your home up inside. Let us finish your basement or o your kitchen. We'll enlarge - divide- - Build up or tear down. It's your home, your ideas. Let us help you. Call us re-d- today. Remodeling specialists H. Bert Jenson General Contractor 7 Phone 722-470- The gilt-edge- d you enjoy good workmanship and sound construction? We strive for excellence and expert craftmanship in our work. We enjoy showing ideas and a friendly spirit. With winter on now is DAY BEFORE area, there exists the extreme possibility of collusion and graft. The consistency with which the established "prevailing wage levels are above comparable wages in similar contracts would suggest that coercive pressures have already proven successful. of your Home? Do THE e for Your Winter Comfort.. Is Quality REMEMBER WHEN THE ONLY TIME YOU WERE BROKE WAS Chamber Central Utah Insurance Agency n. JiAm BmSm Harvey Riggle went to Delta Colorado during the week on business. The community was saddened Sunday morning by the death of Curtis Bastian. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Horrocks returned home last Friday from Chestertown, Maryland, where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Nicholson. Enroute they stopped at Nauvoo, Illinois, where one of their grandsonk is acting as a missionary guide. They also stopped off at Chicago to visit with a granddaughter. Norma Crozier was released from the hospital following surgery. She is siending a few days at the home of her sister, Dorothy Casio in Salt Lake. Bernard Oberhansly went to Salt I,ake where he picked up Mr. and Mrs. Bob Oberhansly who flew home from San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Richard Dye, Palm Springs, Calif., is here visiting with her sister. Rose Malnar and other family members: VaLoy Morrill has been released as Jr. Sunday school Chorister and Faye Homx'ks was sustained in her place. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Perkins, Salt Lake visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glade Peterson. Insurance for business and industry in one "package Call 722-252- 2 CLIFF DROLLINGER, Agent Maid Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce By Paula O. Bell The following is an editorial written by Fletcher, Manager of the Local Chamber of Commerce Department of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Education VS. Information A learned person once observed that too many people confuse having an education with having information. Josh Billings is credited with saying that "it isn't" what people know that isnt so." And then there's the phrase, We have a creditability gap. That is used when there is mininformation, a lack of communication, or less than a full understanding as to the facts. You might even hear, Those aren't the true facts. Or, there's this one: We have a communications problem, you just don't understand." Thats used when one side disagrees with the other. It's even better than shouting when attempting to win an argument. One thing sure is that there must be a better job done on communications must be delivery". The message received before there is understanding. Much has been said about the need to tell the story of business to youth. It has also been said that business is misunderstood, or that there is a lark of understanding-o- r just a plain failure to recognize that business does many things with profits besides make them. Like pro iding jobs, and paying taxes, and supporting schools, churches, charity, on and on. Years ago there was a radio program with the title Youth Wants To Know. Youth still wants to know. I give them the knowledge-thinformation they want-alonwith their education. I was real impressed with this editorial and feel that its theme applies to many areas of our lives, private as well as business. Anyway it provides food for thought. Speaking about communications, our next Chamber of Commerce meeting will be an open meeting for the purpose of hearing from our members and getting some ideas of what they want the Chamber to do for them and what they ran do for the community via the Chamber-'andiscuss goals and objectives for next year. The meeting will be held at Zions I lank at noun on November 21. We hope that everyone will come and t join us for lunch and an informal session. Chamber Challenge: I,etk make sure we have the correct information before forming opinions and making Milt 'is e g chit-cha- s Dear Editor, Two events have transpired at Union high school this past week that shows me the community is very interested in their schools. The first was the outstanding attendence at The Diary of Anne Frank", the play was very well done and the people who were involved in producing it should feel well rewarded for their efforts because of the community support. I got much more from this production than when 1 saw it in Salt Lake at a professional theatre. Thanks cast for a thought-provokin- g evening. The second event was the auditions for "The Sound of Music". There were 86 young people who tried out for the musical, all of whom were well prepared and showed a great amount of talent. I would like to express my thanks to these young people and their parents for the lime spent in preparing and coming to the auditions. The Final cast is listed in the Standard. To those of you who did not make the cast: Thanks for your efforts and please try again when the opportunity comes. Let this audition be a stepping stone to great things. Thanks again community for supporting the efforts of your schools. Sincerely yours, Murell Johnson Vocal Teacher, Union high school. The annual membership meeting tonight starts the beginning of the Duchesne Area Chamber of Commerce second year as an organization, formed to serve the community as a guide for growth and improvements, civic and industrial. Without the support of every in the and businessman business has area the chamber Duchesne absolutely no use or effect. There were many good projects proposed and carried out during the past year. All of these projects will be discussed and presented during the meeting. It is our challenge as a Board of Directors to involve every person who is interested and interest the ones who aren't, to insure a successful and fruitful year for the Chamber of Commerce and the Duchesne Business community. It has been our experience in the past that the large majority of the chamber populous had the idea that after they had paid their dues and become a full fledged member that they had fulfilled their obligation to themselves, their business and to the chamber. I want to tell you that we sincerely appreciate your effort to join the chamber, but you are sadly mistaken in the fact that you have fulfilled your obligation. And I further want to inform you that the one's that bark the loudest about "the ugly streets", "the lack of incoming commerce", and etc. etc. are the people that will tell you no everytime they are asked to help with a project or just simply attend a business meeting. Come on people, spread a little of that precious time and get your ideas on the board. You're not any busier than the people who ran find the time from their businesses to do all the work the chamber requires and keep up with their own work too. Get involved and make Duchesne a desirable place to live and promote new business. Hope to see everyone at the annual meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Duchesne County Courtroom. Light refreshments will be served. If you see a bunch of the guys limping and moaning around town, more than likely they are one of the champ football players from Saturdays football game. The marrieds against the singles. It was really a sight to behold, to bad everyone in town didn't turn out to watch, it was really good. The singles took somewhat of a stomping, but I'm sure they got in a few good licks, too!!! It's really a good feeling to know that there are still some good spirits around. And good football players?? Duchesne Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Membership Meeting Thursday 14, 1974, 7:30 p.m. Duchesne County Courtroom. I the assurance behind the insurance. PrestdetU Ford recently signed a bill authorizing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to increase the insurance on savings for member banks from $20,000 to $40,000. So, effective November 27, your savings in First Security will be insured up to the new maximum. But, First Security offers you a different kind of assurance that, is even more valuable. For years First Security has been the largest, and strongest, banking organization in the Inter- mountain West. Your real measure of safety is First Securitys history of sound bank management, strong capital position, and financial stability over the years. The assurance behind the insurance is the strength of First Security Bank. Its a strength you can trust. 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