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Show I Editorial THURSDAY, Jum 21, 1979 . Returning THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD A CoraoMatlon of tho Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Published Weekly at Rooaovolt, Utah I4BM P.O. Box Sacond-Clas- a Postage paid at Roosovolt, Utah (USPS Two Yoars, $11.0 KEVIN ASHBY JEANNETTE P. FISH BARBARA ANN SMITH fsJr. r."77' Paid In Advance PUBLISHER EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER CIRCULATION CROZIER KEVIN ASHBY CRAIG ASHBY TONI CROZIER NANCY REARY j.. ' ,r IBB 7 646-M- Subscription Ratos: Ono yoar, $7.0 JOAN cord Hero . TYPESETTER ROBERTA GIBBS TYPESETTER CORRESPONDENTS Margie Beal, Myton Connie Lee, Tabiona Loma McKee, Tridell Lorraine Broadhead, Utahn Ivy Chandler, Rand let Orinda Gee, Duchesne Zola Spencer, Neola Ednal Simmons, Whiterocks 949-685- 2 848-547- 1 247-235- 0 848-552- 2 545-243- 9 738-263- 4 353-452- Gladys Ross, Roosevelt Ida Horrocks, Arcadia Telintha Rasmussen, Ballard Garda Seeley, Bluebell Tracy Roberts, Hanna Arda Mansfield, Lapoint Lola Jones, Altamont Nola Nelson, Montwel 8 353-483- 0 Who Cares About SALT "Regular programing will not be seen' said the announcer, "in order to bring you this Special Report on the Strategic Arms 308. will not permit the U.S. to have any UBIC during Indus- Aug. 2--4. This year, the Teen Talent Show and the Adult Talent Show will be held on the aame evening, with the adult program first The per- Talent Show Can you dance? Can you sing? Can you play a musical instrument? Are you between 13 and 19 formances are scheduled for Saturday, August 4, at Roosevelt City park. Auditions for teens will be held Friday, July 20 at 7:80 p.m., In the Union high school auditorium. Because both the adult and the teen talent will be showcased the same evening, the ten top numbers will be selected to participate in the event. Jim Curtia, teen talent chairman, said that all interested individuals are urged to audition, in order that a good variety of talent may be selected for presentation. He said that any performing talent may be entered. Others on the teen talent committee are LeAnn Johnson, general chairman, David Millett, Brian Mair, Jane Harvey, Gary Grimaud, Richard Bailey and Connie JONES PAINT & GLASS CO. 'SCOH& ikat. lexpac&d. Wills. Homo Glazing Storm Dooi Store Windows Mirrors PAINTS! ANDlSlIPPLIES I Olympic Pittsburg O Brian All Paint Supplies ! The committee is working to seek out and present the moat prestigious Bdain talent in this event, and expects the Teen Talent Show to be one of many high points of the UBIC celebration. Dont forget we handle all gk$ insurance daimi, Guaranteed not to ieakl ue audi- tion date and time, Friday, July 20, 7:80 p.m., Union high school auditorium. WINDSHIELD SPECIALISTS Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce By Paula O. Bell p, DID YOU NOTICE THAT THE FLAGS WERE FLYING ON MAIN STREET ON FLAG DAY? Well, so did L Looked good didnt it Thank to Keith Hansen and Mike Jensen from the American Legion for their good deed the. in up putting am I flag, assured by Keith that they wont miss and gives. Who cares about SALT II? We'd better ALL care, if we know what's good for us! Our lives, the lives of our children and grandchildren are at stake. SS-1- 8 in the Maid , 3, Solar Week concert A Brown Bag Lunch Concert on the steps id the Utah State Capitol kicked off Solar Week, June 18 through June 24. The concert, featuring the Mountain Dogs, was held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday. Val A. Finlayson, the Director of Research and Development for Utah Power and Light, briefly discussed solar energy before introducing the band. Other scheduled Solar Week activities included a Solar EnergyEnergy Conservation Conference at the Salt Lake Hilton on Wednesday, June 20, puppet shows at various branches of the Salt Lake City Library system, and speakers in the Main Branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library Monday through Thursday evenings. Solar Week will culminate in International Sun Day in Utah on Saturday, June 28 in Liberty Park and in the Sunday after Sun Day concert in Park City on June 24 For more information call the Utah Energy Hot or 4 Line at p, Uktah Baaia STANDARD wekames iD letters ta the edkar. AD letters mast b signed, bat aamas wfll be withheld apea request OpUeae expressed ia letters to tbs edkar dr not aecesearBy reflect the editorial pefey ef the STANDARD. p. Dear Editor: As a to Duchesne, and U8U Extension working with tho 4-program this summer, I am amazed at the great ki we have involved in the dubs, and the interest they have in partipating in the opportunities at the Duchesne County Fair. The Fair can provides a way where display and demonstrate sane of the skills they have learned in their dub work. However, I am shocked at the buildings provided for thoae new-com- H FARM ftr REPORT 4-- H 4-- H Z 4-- more - monster, and asked the Russians to limit their collection to 150. The Soviet negotiators refused, so the Administration compromised. Can you guess the compromise figure? Yep, candi- Chamber so-call- ed the Soviet You may be a date to perform Teen Talent Show the Uintah Basin trial Convention, The flags purchase flag holders enough? so that they can complete main street. "I'd like to hear the other side," you may I understandard that we have needy say. No sooner said than done. The Ad- elected post commander and officers ministration, according to one source, spent at the American Legion. Seems that in excess of $600,000 during the last half of we have relied on the same people for so long to run the affairs of the Legion 1978 to "sell" the SALT II package to and they have done an outstanding influential Americans. You missed it? job. it is good to aee some younger Maybe you were moving the sprinkler, or do-"- " follow taking their turn at the rwponibiiitu. Congratulations to ing the dishes. f those past American Legion officers Congress has not yet been persuaded that for their service to the community and SALT II is in the best interests of our nation. congratulations to the new ones. . .we Despite President Carter's warnings that any will expect to see even greater alterations will be unacceptable to the accomplishments. It is again that time of the year Soviets, it is expected that the Congress will ' when Utah's Civic Beautification nevertheless extensively debate, amend, Program begins. This is sponsored by State perhaps even reject outright this treaty, which the Salt Lake Tribune, Utah AssociaUtah Extension, University appears to take away so much more than it Associa- SS-1- fariti SS-1- 8. Had thoughtfully examine the entirety of the proposals and counterproposals the topic of arms limitation has generated would be a task beyond most of us. For the sake of simplicity, examine just one or two points --then decide whether it is wise to say "who cares?" about this crucial Issue. Russia possesses a gigantic, frightening missile, the 308 of the little jewels, each one capable of carrying explosive power equivalent to ten million tons of TNT. Bear in mind that the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II Fuller n? Beautification Program. Entry blanks can be picked up at the Chamber office. The Chamber of Commerce takes the liberty of entering governmental and some businesses, but would really like to see the individuals and owners take more interest Deadline for entering this contest is July 80. Projects will be judged in August Dont miss our Chamber meeting today, Thursday, June 21, Noon at Zions Bank. Lynn Winterton will be discussing the Upsko and Uintah Units of the Central Utah Project. CHAMBER CHALLENGE: Help make Roosevelt a delightful place to visit and an enjoyable area to live in. . fix-uClean-uand paint-u- leak out. Is the Soviet Union less closed to world examination than was Nazi Germany? Must we not acknowledge that they let us know what they want us to know? How, then, would SALT II be verifiable if Americans allowed to any more holidays, in fact, he said that see only what the Soviets wish them to see? they are trying to build some more To years old? O esrs 353-454- 4 - the silent majority, or whatever designation best fits, care about the ins and outs of SALT II, the pros and cons of Senate ratification, the verifiability of Russian compliance? Teen 247-237-5 454-336- 3 -l America reached the saturation point, where it simply cannot absorb any more information about SALT II? Or is America in the grip of the same malaise that ultimately leads to the "What difference will my vote make?" mentality. Why, exactly, should middle America, or Focus On rr. 454-318-3 848-547- 6 We will have to rely on greater missile accuracy and MIRV technology. Until the Soviets catch up in these areas. Then what? The U.S. isn't to build any B- bombers to replace its aging &52's. The Soviets can build bombers as as many Backfire medium-rang- e wish to have only they promise not to they use them against us. And there is more. A sad historical fact is that the world went for years unaware or unconvinced of the atrocities being perpetated against the Jews by the Nazis. Why? Because the horror was taking place within a closed society, a society careful not to let the news later. Has SALT II 646-513-7 722-487- 5 missiles comparable to the Limitation Treaty." A collective sigh went up in the living room. "I'll go move the sprinkler," said Dad. "I'll go do the dishes," said Mom. "Can we play outside for a while?" asked the children. NBC's finest spoke to an empty room that night, as did President Carter a few nights hod a 1 7,000 ton TNT equivalence. The U.S. has nothing the size of 722-277-6 ted Garden Clubs and Utah tion of Nurserymen. People throughout Utah are putting forth much effort to improve the attractiveness of the state. They are conducting cleanup campaigns and landscaping homes, playgrounds, parks, public buildings, farmsteads, and business premises to enhance their beauty. As you may know. Roosevelt has taken many awards in the past few years with programs and regard to its clean-u-p general attractiveness of various properties and private businesses. We would like to see more interest in this respect from the private homeowners. Many people work very hard in their yards and have beautiful landscaping. We would like to aee these people enter their yards in the Civic 4-- Scattered areas of shower and thunderstorm Activity were reported from moat sections of the state during the past week. Accumulated amounts of moisture from these storms were generally light to moderate but locally heavy )n a few thunderstorm areas. Local, strong, damaging winds were reported in some of the northern valleys of the state about the middle id the week. Harvest of first crop hay was progressing rapidly, nearly 65 percent cut and in the windrow. Balers snd cubers were active. Winter wheat wu heading out (70 displays. When items to be entered at the Fair have had so much wok and ears put in them, it is a shame that they ' have to be taken to such dirty and shabby buildings, buildings that leak and may cause damage to Fair display entries, buildings that have weeds growing up through the concrete floors, and buildings that are toppling percent) and some turning color. Moisture was needed in the dryland producing areas to fill out kernels. Sweet cherry harvest is due to begin about June 25, tart cherries about 8 weeks later. A larger total cherry crop than last year is expected, u poor pollination and some frost and bail damage cut it short of its potential this year. Fuel supplies were generally available but diesel waa tight in some although areas. over and are an eyesore. I dont know what it would take to get the publie support behind getting new Fair ground but buildings, whatever it would take (fond raising, more letters to the editor, etc.) I feel it needs to bo done. The more support we can get, the more the County Commission would see the need and desire fa these buildings. During the months when the Fair wu not in operation, the buildings, could perhaps be used for other community or private uses or needs, such receptions, dances, or meetings. We need to take pride in our County Fair and new biddings are needed; anyone within or out of the eounty can see that I for one propose that something be dime about itl Patrice Whitney 4-Extension Intern . . Soil moisture waa short in northwestern areas but range feed waa fair. Early spring grasses were mature and extremely volatile. Moat livestock on ranges now in use were in good to excellent condition. About half of range cattle and sheep had been gnoved to summer range. 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