| Show f Qnmion Thn Herald Journal Logan Utah “Right conclusions are more likely to Be gathered out of a multitude of tongues than through any kind of authoritative selection' —Judge teemed Hend American Juriel PI7MM1) Page 15 Fridny January 15 1999 Oar vioa Making music history N cwi this week of the death of a Hynim woman who sang the 1950a pop music hit “The Big Hint” rekindled music memories 'for many oldtimers in the valley Toni Monzello known at the time vas Toni Fisher gained the nation’s ear in 1959 when her song reached No 3 on the Billboard chart The song is noteworthy not only for its success and strong emotional pull but also for showcasing the use I first-kno- ofacertain recording effect known as “phasing” which sound gave die music a tunnel-lik- e quality A discussion about the song and the special effect was tinned off the Internet site Deja News by a Herald Journal staff member who became curious after hearing of the singer’s 'death According to information i posted on the site “The Big Hurt” was recorded by Goldstar Studio ? owner and famous recording Larry Levine who later went Jon to work for Phil Spector of '60s 'recording fame As legend has it ! Levine discovered the phasing ueffect by accident while trying to bring out die sound of Fisher’s low-- 7 register voice against die also low background track The effect produced by combining two mono tracks of the music did the trick engi-bne- er Yoor while also enhancing die dark emotional atmosphere of die song’ Track phasing according to the Deja News source resurfaced briefly in the psychedelic era of the As for The Big Hurt" it was recorded again a couple yean later in a rock version by Del Shannon then in 1972 by Vikld Carr Neither remake gained near the success of the original however which continues to get air play on oldies radio to this day The program director for Cache Valley okfies station KLGN (1390 AM) trid The Herald Journal he would try to get the song on the air for local listeners in die coming mid-196- 0s days You’ve got to feel sorry for police officers on duty in Logan Municipal Court The lone officer generally on hand for courtroom security has to sit on a high obviously uncomfortable stool between the judge and the courtroom audience for long stretches at a time To slouch of course would not be proper But anyone who can sit up straight on that awkward stool for more than about 10 minutes deserves a special commendation There is one consolation Proceedings in the courtroom can be quite interesting at times We strongly recommend a few hours in Judge Cheryl Russell’s court for anyone wanting to see our judicial branch in action along with some real-lif- e drama MW Bill the popular keeps going s nese businessmen Clinton gets credit for balanced budget agreement popularity passes 70 percent mark Summer-fo- il 1998: Special prosecutor releases steamy details of White House sexual affair between Clinton and a By Dala McFMttsrs Script Howard News Seivlce ummer 1992: Bill Clinton is alleged to have been involved in shady land transactions He receives the Democratic presidential nomination Fall 1992: Bill More worry than worth 1 With-WCD- 1 To the editor 1 On October 25 1998 1 was an author land signed a letter to the Cache County Council addressed to Mr Lany Anhder (This letter was written on behalf of the “Advocates for Sound Wrier Policy” a group made up of senior water resources engineers like me and other interested ktache County dtirens It staled the fol- Republican House members Fall 1998: House begins impeachment proceedings Newt Gingrich resigns Clinton's popularity passes 100 percent Clinton admits having had adulterous affairs He is elected president of the United States 1993-9To mark Winter 1998: House impeaches Clinton Gingrich’s successor Robert Livingston resigns Voters demand third term for Clinton Early January 1999: Senate begins debating Clinton's removal from office Groundswell begins to skip 2000 presidential elections altogether name Clin-to- u lowing: That we had readied a general consensus in support of the formation of a county organization to represent the colinterests of the citilective water-relatzens and water uaers of the county That our support for the formation of the proposed organization is contingent on the expected implementation of specific operational objectives related to: 1) making a careful scientific inventory and evaluation of the (ground and surface) water resources of Cache County and uncover any fundamental errors in the fulfill campaign promises Clinton introduces whether to establish a WCD However I large economic stimulus package and ' Want your tedders to know that I and sweeping overhaul of health care His ” popularity plummets He loses ttMTOl of mahy'isf my professional ‘associates House and Senate strongly recommend a vote against its the Clinton gets into a nasty point1995: formation less water surface with I fear that those fight over Medicare with the Repubbe in lican House and its new leader Newt interests may already development control of the agenda Both the Water Advisory Board and our county officials are strongly advocating the formation of a WCD They are only presenting selected and palatable things it could promote and not informing the citizenry of its disadvantages like raising taxes promoting ed assessments made by other agencies which compromise our collective inter ests and 2) determining how best to make effective and wise use of Cache County's abundant ground water reservoirs (in conjunction with surface waters) to meet district goals and pro- mote sustainable use That we were concerned that the proposed water conservancy district (WCD) represents another layer of government under the county council and lacks direct accountability to the taxpayers That our support is conditional and based on the expectation that its directon will be representative of all the county’s riHwM and selected so that no special- interest group can control the agenda Advocates for the formation of a WCD me capitalizing on our professional and misrepresenting our letter in their efforts to promote the formation of a WCD I fovor the democratic process of a fair and open vote on costly projects such as dams and the tack of direct accountability for this taxing authority Thus it seems unlikely that they win appoint a WCD board that does not share die same agenda I will be out of the country on Feb 2 and have already voted The ballot even contains a subtle statement that promotes the formation of a WCD by not mentioning that it will raise taxes be controlled by an appointed not elected board for examr pie Yes I believe there are issues that should be addressed regarding the protection of the quality and die wise use of Cache Vfclley’s water resources especially our groundwater but we do not need a MfflBMlMfliE Senators urging President Clinton not to deliver his annual State of the Union address should reconsider They should remember that the president stands accused of an impeachable offense: He is not convicted The Constitution requires presidents to report on the state of the union each year Presidents in the 19th century typically sent written reports to Congress But 20th century presidents have personally delivered them to joint sessions of Congress President Clinton should carry on the tradition and speak before our elected representatives gifija trol of it Remember that if the issue passes rod the WCD is formed it will be nearly impossible for any area town or city to get out of it so please give die risks careful consideration before casting your vote Jack Keller INNEAPOLIS — Most African-Americanever got die 40 acres and a mule promised to them after emancipation in 1865 Instead they were trapped iti no-wsharecropping arrangements and forced into Jim Crow segregation Those who oppose affirmative action and believe discrimination is a thing of the past should review recent evidence in of systematic racial discrimination Logan Writ Office” Clinton awarded Nobel Peace Prize March 1999: Senate voles to proceed amaxnL 'fcxL M North Korea A national initiative is put on the bUlot to have Um anointed Sun i ii ' i' God December 1999: Just in time for the Millennium the Senate votes to make Clinton the first American president ever forcibly removed from office They are too late At a White House rose garden ceremony the clouds part and Clinton rises into heaven on a beam of white light The Republicans resign en masse President Gore says maybe the hole in the ozone layer isn’t such a bad idea after alL against black fanners during the 1980s and ’90s rate what his father Jimmy did to it during his glory and gory yews as president With the name recognition has come like it or not the sins of the father They were visited upon the son in 1996 when James P Hoffa first sought to unseat incumbent reformer Ron Carey Long overdue compensation came through when the Clinton administration recently moved to settle a class-actilawsuit brought on behalf rtf black formers Under the agreement an estimated on It turned out of course that the 4000 black farmers are eligible to reformer himself needed some reformof receive the equivalent $200000 inchiding a $50000 cash settlement and forgivenes of federal loans Still the actOcment will not reach thousands who died waiting for recomleft forming pense Biased form aid decisions contributed to reducing 4 number of black formers from 925000 in 1920 to 18000 in 1992 President Bill Clinton set the tone to make this landmark settlement and recognition possible The next step should include “affirmative actions” to expand opportunities and increase the ranks of buck farmers fjaawfliiiiwHiMti-- fl&wewp WCUR pr-e- ing Mr Carey was kicked out of the union for using its money to beat Mr Hoffa his election voided by the federal government didn't waste his second Mr Hoffa chance defeating a comparative in a special election unknown Now James P has an opportunity to redeem die Hoffa name He can start by using his power to of the largest benefit the members labor union in America CapelCodjJimes 1 cH YANN1S Mass — Once again a in Massachusetts has separated WALTON Fla — Will the a better Hoffa? His name is as politically valuable as gold Kennedy or Rockefeller It got him elected president of the International Brotherhood of Tsamsters though by fits and starts What James P Hoffa does with the Hoffa name now could amelio- - FORT Tfeamsters get The Opinion papa la Intended to acquaint HorfloCbit ton sold Hillary Rodham Clinton to with Clinton's removal from office Herald Journal jcfote' Ifesor tfestowe!! did sexual harassment suit against him Canada asks: “Can he be our president too?” February 1999: At state dinner he causes public mectade and international incident when he hits on the wife of the Spanish ambassador must be restrained from showing her “this little place I have off the Oval Department vault His face is unveiled at ML Rushmorc It is much larger than the other four June 1999: Specific and credible evidence is presented to Congress that Clinton sold US nuclear secrets to North Korea The College of Cardinals calls from the Vatican to ask Clinton if he would like to become Pope Bill Jeff I when John Paul D steps down July 1999: Specific and credible evidence is presented to Congress that Clin- ' 1999: Cliulori Mtflef ns Mallard Pillnoro oup 1 DeMING NM — US water projects and interests gaining con- io e hundred dollar bills in a Treasury Othor vlovre professionals who will volunteer to iteiwrtww--tim-e 11 Mfrtanuary fund-raisin- government like other county functions aid I know there are local water resouice or yew oresident-for-lif- Gingrich Clinton’s popularity sows 1995-9- 6: Clinton goads Congress into needless shutdown of the federal government He is reflected president 1997: Clinton is beset with charges of g and secret illegal campugn deals with sinister Indonesian and Chi WCD to address them They can be addressed directly as part of the county I shudder at the thought of having a Cache County Water Conservancy Dis-trict and promoters of specific surface Queen Elizabeth II offers to adopt him so he can become king of England April 1999: Clinton is videotaped stuffing Us pockets with newly minted young intern The voters oust five 4: vim RpayasWealoJeni (umaaeriaisedtnedla eemMSoonfiftm) raadsn wbh a vanity at viewpoints on matters of put Importance and prams member of tweommunRywRhalonimlorVielrvtews Pononal columns cartoons and Mora from MMd llu option oiJ IkaU mom rmcxvw mrwiiMi tana creators EdRorWs under Rio X)ur hoadbig represent tho views ol tho Herald Journal Uboard Members of the edRorial board: BRUCE 8MrmfeuUahor odNor CHARLE8MoCOLLUMMianagino MKEWENNERQRENfaRyedRor CMOVYURTtWeaturao editor j — j them m foster hundreds of miles apart The Supreme Judicial Court recently upheld a Juvenile Court decision sepa boy and his rating a sister in Boston the Supreme Court should simply review what is best for the child and not issue a blanket ruling that could affect thousands of separatea siblings i The Herald Joumri welcomes Mart to tho odNor Potentially ambus or offensive tsMors wl not bo pubtMwd however and ttw editor iworvoa tho right to adR aR Mora to conform to ttw length and stylo rsqutroments of tw Lenars should bo: Typewritten and doubts spaced No more Rian 480 words In lengRi Addrssssd and Muds daytime phone number tor purposes cl veriftcatlon Signed by RwauRnr Individuals are NmRsd to one puNehed letter wRhln any 304ay period AddrsesE-ma- l mm io ifmfTfiiwMonuumiMnp montariee are also welcome and era run at RwedRot'adboraRon -- -- |
