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Show ! 2 THE U'lZEN THURSDAY. JUNE 28, 1973 Jv. Bacon butcher 79$ w Let Freedom Over the Fence Ring Cudahys Franks i lb. $1.49 Rib Steak Boneless 89$ Pork Roast conned good W'estern Family Cucumber Hamburger and Hot Dog Relish Chips 79$ Mix or Match t Western Family Paper Plates Buns Hot Dog or Western Family 39$ Syrup Family pr Aluminum FoUtsf... W'estern Bakerite Hamburger . Shortening odUp 31b dozen ... 43$ ...389$ Butter 39$ Elbo Macaroni 79$ k&Beans6$l. -- i . . . W'estern Family American Beauty Lb. Western Family i-- Friskie Dog & Cat Food C 46 oz. 3$l. frozen rj produce food New Potatoes Morton Lb. Plums 37$ No beef or ham io$ Santa Rosa "s TV Dinners Western Family Strawberries 59$ Seedless Grapes Watergate Havent we been fed an enormous amount of news bout this Watergate affair? And, if I am not entirely wrong, we, the readers of press reports and viewers of TV, are in complete confusion about this matter. True, we know that some dirty plans were hatched out by ambitious campaigners and some illegal or even criminal entry into the opposition partys headquarters was made. However, the great mystery seems to be why such a tremendous fuss should be made over this incident which is hardly more serious than others. It simply shows that even under the wings of the federal government some crooked deals happen occasionally. Of course, it is entirely proper to investigate what has been done illegally by people in high position. It is particularly important to investigate carefully and thoroughly because high government functionaries are involved. And it is expected that in the end some court will decide on adequate punishment of the culprits. In the meantime we should not lose sight of the fact that this nation has other and decidedly more important problems to think about. Of the Watergate affair we have seen and heard enough that certain conclusions can be drawn. Our campaigns for a presidential election are way too long, way too costly and are a splendid chance for special interests and some wealthy rascals to wedge in their dirty deals. Nobody believes any more that those hefty campaign contributions are made without thought of compensation. These deals are simply getting to be disgusting to the millions of taxpayers who. as a rule, are the ultimate losers. We have now entered a period of spending restrictions. It seems to me that the extremely high cost of elections and particularly presidential elections can no more be justified. Restrictions in this particular field e are most needed. The who so politicians thoroughly enjoy long periods of controversy and fighting will want the old system perpetuated. We think the time for a thorough change in election procedure has come. It doesn't make sense to have these extremely long campaigns. sometimes extending over two years. A wiser rule would be to give all the candidates a few chances to explain their position on current issues. Whoever is unable to make his position clear in three speeches should not be considered a good prospect for a high position. We are in these modern days expecting some degree of efficiency from every kind of business. Why not also from our politicians? The conclusion seems entirely reasonable that Watergate has only been possible in a long campaign. There are some mischief makers in any society. When conditions are ripe for their deals, when money is involved, maybe also some political power, all they need is a little time to find the right people for their maneuvering. It isn't difficult to 'see that these very factors played a part in the Watergate affair. Truly, the time for a reform of our elections has come. old-tim- Fruit Drinks 6$1.00 By Jacob Krusi Re: 389$ Western Family Ice Cream xh Gal. QTfce An Editorial ... By Congressman Gunn McKay Watergate is not just pol- itics." A recent Gallup poll suggested that over half of those polled felt the Watergate burglary, the cover-u- p and the associated criminal acts were simply typical of the political system. They are not. One of the saddest products of the sordid Watergate affair is the taint of wrong-doinwhich so many have attached to virtually all politicians, regard less of their integrity or their records. It is particularly distressing g Published every Thursday at Henrichsen Printing 48 West 1 North Smithfield. Utah Second class postage paid at Smithfield. Utah 84335 Smithfield, Utah ( England. No doubt the time was not yet ripe for liberty, for the first time the bell was rung on American soil it cracked and had to be remelted and remolded with American copper added to make the metal less brittle. The bell had to be recast three times before it looked and sounded excellent. It is 12 ft. around at the base, and 74 ft. at the crown. The overall weight is 2080 pounds. When the bell was hung at last, everyone rejoiced and it was rung on every possible occasion. It was rung to summon the people for news. It was the town crier and the newspaper. It spoke to the people for the people. For the Liberty Bell is a great voice of this people which none could command to be still. When the Liberty Bell and the colonies were young, the bell was rung to alarm the colonies when the British interfered with our new world liberties. It rang when Franklin went to England to state our grievances. It was rung and brought people flocking to hear of our victory at Lexington. It rang out . .as our. Declaration pf Independence was read in 1776. When to not rest. it allowed was bell bronze But' the big became apparent that the British would take Philadelphia, Congress ordered the bell removed. In a rickety Army wagon, it began its wild flight over wrecked roads and rocky hills. The wagon broke down and the sacred bell had a bad fall. At last it was smuggled in safety to a small town and buried under the floor in a church. It was well it was removed from Independence Hall, for Independence Hall was made a prison and had the bell remained there it might have been melted into ierican soldiers. a gun to be turned against But it was back in place to clang out joy when Cornwallis surrendered. It rang out muffled at Washingtons death. On July 4, 1826 it pealed forth the 50th anniversary of our Independence, but a few years later when tolling the death of a chief justice, it suddenly cracked, never to be heard again. But still, never again to be silent, for it is the incarnation of our Democracy. It has traveled 20,000 miles on exhibitions, and little towns made fires along the railroad tracks at night in order to see it as its train moved slowly past. For the Liberty Bell is almost a person an immortal hero, born in our greatest hour, lived through our glorious youth, retreated, advanced, sang with us and fell in the line of duty, silent after 83 years of glory. The Liberty Bell is an American. A great American like Washington. A plain American like any of us. It is the one bell in whose presence every man takes his hat off it is the bell for which all the world is waiting now. Cacfje fot Citizen Publisher Editor CMIL & POM'S MARKIHT Across the continent from us, in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were proclaimed, hangs a holy relic of American history. Across the continent from us, in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were proclaimed, hangs a holy relic of American history. It hangs from a beam of solid black walnut. Three armed guards never take their eyes off the bell, day or night. There is a truck here on which the bell could be placed and rushed away quickly in case of an air raid. To the enemy this bell would be an inviting target for engraved on it are these words: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land Unto All The Inhabitants Thereof." This verse written on it, was chosen from the Bible, by Isaac Norris, who was selected chairman of a committee to get a bell from London. Mr. Norris placed an order for a bell to weigh approximately 2000 lbs., with the most famous bell founder in Subscription Rates: 15 per year 86 per year outside Cache Valley Dennis Watkins Marjorie Byers Rut to hear Sen. Ervin and his committee dismissed as irresponsible muckrakers, simply because they are digging for the truth. To castigate the Ervin Committee or any of the Watergate prosecution efforts is the same as cutting off the hand of a messenger bringing bad news. Where corruption and dishonesty exist within our system, it must be exposed and eliminated. Sen. Ervin's committee is doing a thoughtful and responsible job of exploring the situation. This is the American process at work to correct itself. Along with my colleagues in the House. I am alarmed at what already has been disclosed. To me. the most distressing thought coming out of these hearings is that men who have filled some of our highest offices have felt that they were above the law. We teach our children that ours is a government of laws, not of men. When those who wield our greatest powers lorget this fundamental principle. then our country has cause for alarm. But for this very reason, special rationality and calm thinking are required at this lime. |