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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1972 Aluminum Association Says One Can in Six is Being Recycled Is ecological enthusiasm wear- ing itself out across the country? Certainly not in regards to the collection of aluminum cans and the reason may well be the fact that theres money in it as well as social good, says the Aluminum Association. A spokesman said that in the first half of 1972 compared to the first half of 1971, can collection activities by individual aluminum companies and participating beverage companies almost tripled to a rate where nearly one out of six cans produced is being returned for recycling. Said S. L. Goldsmith, Jr., executive vice president of the Aluminum Association. Its apparent to us, in studying trends following press reports, that a big factor in this continued growth is the money that caii collectors receive. Much of it is used for worthy causes disease campaigns, charity, etc., and more than a few people, especially retired people, make hundreds of dollars a year this way. A retiree in Kansas has collected more than half a million cans for $2,432 to augment his social security income. A former Army major routinely works three days a week collecting cans off highways and donates the revenue he gets to various Arizona charities. Kids in San Diego collected 50,000 cans to buy an elephant for the zoo. This money incentive, tied to a desire to clean up the countryside and reduce solid wastes problem brought in 606 million all aluminum cans in the first six months of the year. An industry source has estimated that this effort will bring in something like 18 per cent of all the all aluminum beverage cans produced in the nation in 72, up from 12 per cent in 71. These recycled cans represent an important saving in natural resources, both ore and energy fuels, noting that aluminum can be recycled for less than 5 per cent of the energy required to . make it the first time. An indication of this effectiveness is expressed by one of the most effective collectors in the country. Ed LeMonnier of Liberal, Kansas. One of the growing number of retirees to actively join the fight for ecology, the 65 year old Kansan has collected 583,694 all aluminum cans over the past two years. A Dodge City reclamation center paid LeMonnier 10c a pound for his metal, which netted him $2,532 for the 24,320 pounds of aluminum. Using an old pickup, and with his wife along for company, he leisurely tours dusty Kansas backroads in search of aluminum cans. Lately his efforts and those of others are beginning to have noticeable effect on the local environment. To help keep up his collection LeMonnier has enlisted the aid of a number of residents along his way who save aluminum cans for him. Pleased with his part in the fight against litter, he says collecting cans is also good exercise and provides a welcome supplement to his Social Secur- ity check. Ballet West Manager Elected to Board Robert V. Brickell, general manager of Salt Lakes Ballet West, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of American Dance Companies. Mr. Brickells election was announced at a recent meeting of the association in New York. It was also disclosed that Mr. Brickell will become chairman of the associations project committee. The Association of American Dance committees was organized six years ago to serve the interests of dance companies across the nation. The association now has some 600 members. Mr. Brickell joined Ballet West in August 1971. He had earlier served as executive director of the North Carolina Arts Council. ONE IN A MILLION Postal Croup Reviews Regional Service An advisory council of 27 business and community leaders of 11 western states has been appointed to advise the U.S. Postal Services Western Region on the customers reaction to service and policy decisions. Appointment of the 27 community leaders was announced today by Fred Huleen, West Coast Postmaster General. Salt Lake City Officer in Charge Allen E. Johnston said local leaders appointed to the council include Max I. Beers, general plant manager, UNIVAC Division of Sperry Rand Corporation. The council to be known as the Regional Postmaster General Advisory Council met this week at postal headquarters San Francisco, as well as attend a luncheon at the Garden Court. The group will review the regions current service and plans for future innovations. A series of presentations and work shop sessions will be held to allow full particiption of the council members. Representing a cross section of western industry, civic leaders and citizens, the councils purpose is to act as a sounding board for postal management prior to decisions that affect the postal customers. Mr. Huleen said the Postal Service has committed itself to working more closely with its customers and responding to their growing individual and buisness needs. He said creation of the advisory council is in this spirit. Some 85 per cent of the mail volume of 85 billion pieces a year is generated by business mailers. These professional people will work closely with us to assure the best possible service for all postal customers, he said. . The last one for the road might be your last one period if you decide to drive after drinking. Make your last one a cup of coffee and let someone who has not been drinking take over the driving. Youll both live longer for it. Page Five Veterans Day Honors Vets of All Wars Fought By the U.S. By changing one word in a 28 year old resolution, the United States Congress in 1954 renamed the day this nation had tradi tionally set aside for honoring its war veterans. One June 1, 1954, Congress, acting o na proposal made by Rep. Edwin K. Rees of Kansas, changed Armistice Day to Vet- erans Day. Additional significance was added to Veterans Day in 1958, when two more unidentified American war dead were taken to Arlington Cemetery from overseas and interred beside the World War I soldier, one was killed in World War II, the other in Korea. To honor the three, symbollic of all Americans who gave their lives, a U.S. Army Honor Guard, the first, battalion. Third Infantry, keeps day and night vigil. The tribute honors those who have died in all U.S. wars. Fighting in World War I had ended at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. Two years later, France and England chose Nov. 11, then known universally as Armistice Day, as the time for placing an unknown soldier of that war in each nations highest place of honor.. France chose the Arch de Triumpe. England selected Westminster Abbey. The following year, on Nov. 11, 1921, one American soldier whose name was known only to God was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. In 1926, Armistice Day was made the official name for Nov. 11. Twelve years later, in 1938, another congressional resolution made the date a national holiday. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was the war to end all wars, Nov. 11 might still be called Armistice Day, but only two years after the holiday was proclaimed World War II broke out in Europe and shattered the dream, for sixteen and one half million Americans took part. Four hundred and six thousand died. The families and friends of these , dead longed for a way to honor their memory. The resolution introduced by Rep. Rees provided the answer. When President Eisenhower signed the bill proclaiming Nov. 11 Veterans Day, he called for Americans everywhere, to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. He proclaimed the day an occasion for honoring veterans of all wars, a group that numbers more than 39 million of whom more than 28.7 million are still alive. Living veterans and their families, plus the living dependents of deceased veterans, made up about one half the population of the United States. The 90th Congress passed legislation in 1968 to change the observance of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The President signed Public law into law June 28, 1968. Focal point for Veterans Day observances continues to be. the Memorial AmphiArlington theatre build around the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The site, established in 1864 and now operated by the Department of Defense, lies on property that once belonged to General Rob90-36- 3, ert E. Lee. At 11 a.m. on the fourth Monday in each October, a combined all color guard representing military services, presents arms at the tomb of the unknown soldier. The nations tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler sounds taps. The balance of the ceremony, which includes a brief address, takes place at the amphitheatre. Veterans day ceremonies at Arlington and elsewhere in the nation are coordinated by the Presidents Veterans Day Committee. Chaired by the administrator of Veterans affairs, the group has all executive committee which included representative of 10 national veterans Salt Lake and Tooele County voters for DISTRICT JUDGE please vote Wlllkeir Aondleirsoini Former Judge, Solt Lake City Court, pro tern. Over 19 years Attorney at Law. 6 years as DA, Assistant U.S. Attorney for Utah with the Department of Justice. Public Defender. Utah Supreme Court practice and other Courts. Salt Lake County Estate Appraiser. Former Legislator, Judiciary Committee; County Assessments, Appropriations and Expenditures. BYU teacher in Business Law. 13 years Naval Service, Honorable Discharge. found that the mT George Stern, Pittsburgh housewife, Kaufmann s Department Lightolicr lamp she is shown purchasing at the one be millionth, lamp to out Store, from Archie Cumo, turned Better Sight Bureau as certified by the National Better Light and reading meeting stringent requirements for proper study are of these lamps being donated lighting. In recognition, a quantity the Clelian Heights School few by Lightolicr, the manufacturer, to as selected by Mrs. Exceptional Children, Grecnsburg, Penna., Stern. Former Deputy Coroner. Scouts, Baseball and Sunday School Teacher. Married Joan Cutler and they have 5 sons. I believe in the Constitution and the right to a speedy trial by jury pd. pol. ad by Walker E. Anderson, Sec. |