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Show Thursday. January Editorial Page THE UINTAH BASIN STANDARD A HKJHIWtResfRftfK, Consolidation of tho Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Rocord Published Weakly at Roosevelt, Utah MOU P.O. Box 1M Second-Clas- s Postage paid at Roosevelt, Utah Subscription Rates: One year, (USPS $7.00 22, 1981 2 Uintah Batin Standard INFLATION mspdM'smmts. 444-90- 0) Two Paid in Advance Years, $12.00 PUBLISHER KEVIN ASHBY EDITOR ROSS MARTIN DOILENE THOMPSON CONNIE MULLINS JOAN CROZIER CRAIG ASHBY DEANNE THOMASON NANCY REARY ROBERTA GIBBS L. ASSISTANT EDITOR DUCHESNE REPORTER BUSINESS MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER CIRCULATION TYPESETTER TYPESETTER CORRESPONDENTS Gladys Ross, Roosevelt Ida Horrocks, Arcadia Tel intha Rasmussen, Ballard. Garda Seeley, Bluebell Tracy Roberts, Hanna Ardo Mansfield, Lapoint Lola Jones, Altamont Nola Nelson, Montwel Margie Beal, Myton Connie Lee, Tabiona 722-277- 6 646-328- 9 Lorna McKee, Tridell Lorraine Broadhead, Utahn Ivy Chandler, Randlett Connie Mulllins, Duchesne Zola Spencer, Neola Ednal Simmons, Whiterocks Barbara Orme, Mt. Home 722-487- 5 454-318- 3 848-547- 6 247-237- 5 454-336- 3 353-454- 4 949-685- 2 848-547- 1 247-235- 0 848-552545-243- 9 738-251- 8 353-452- 8 353-483- 0 454-369- 7 Jeer working oufiftis 'Jm-W- t's Transition Advice VeflR'S BUDGET! For Conservatives By Edwin Fuelner us, that is). The academics thought up new Senator Edward Kennedy has just offered conservatives the sincerest form of programs for the government, and the government put those programs into effect in the process, creating grants and jobs STREET JOURNAL, According to THE WALL for the academics, and usually, more prothe Senator is thinking of starting a private think-tan- k blems. to generate new ideas for liberal With nearly all the major institutions of for programs. One suspects the inspiration American society in happy liberal accord, the this scheme comes from the success conserliberal thinkers got lazy. They couldn't help it. have had in providing invative think-tank- s Conservatives, however, had the incentive to tellectual ammunition in the battle of ideas. who Senator Kennedy isn't the only one try harder to propose constructive alternatives rather than merely attack liberal prohas noticed the conservative intellectual revival. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of grams. Now, their work is paying off. I'm not bringing this up just to kick the' ideas York that the best new laments New liberals while they're down. For one thing, are coming from "the right" these days. And don't expect them to stay down for long. I'm Ralph Nader understudy Mark Green recently sure Senator Kennedy will indeed come up went through great contortions in an essay in with his think-tanor something like it, and THE WASHINGTON POST to say that the conwith his McGovern Senator servatives' "new ideas" aren't new at all. George "Committee for Common Sense," or (Criticism of that sort is yet another form of it is he's cooked up. And politicians whatever flattery.) academics on the left will work very hard and Media moguls also are paying attenlean and mean once again. at becoming tion as you'll see if you flip through your However, the rise and fall of American favorite news magazine or newspaper, liberalism is a useful morality tale for article find least at one where you're likely to think-tankThis is not a parAmerican conservatives. Times certainly on conservative ticularly ideological country. Americans, a have changed! It was only yesterday that the phrase practical people, are interested in programs that have work, ot just those that sound good. If "conservative intellectual" would proconservatives are to stay in power, theymust viked derisive laughter "Inr" establishment d remain as and alert as they political and academic circles. Now, the were when they were out of power. It is not and our liberals envy us our think-tank- s thinkers. enough to rely on the voters' allegiance to the abstract principles we hold dear, adWhat's going on? The answer is: nothing mirable though those principles may be. We less than a revolution. For the past few must show them we are "doers," as well as this in intellectual establishment decades, the flattery-- imitation. by Barry McWilliams te I It k, so-call- Former resident urges support for s. clear-sighte- predominantly even country was Natal Fma insulate and Arcadia Cleaning Ida Horrocks 444-513-7 Expert Carpet Cleaning General Cleaning Services Insulation Tim nockuood 722-209- 8 Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hansen have a son, born Jan. 14, at the Duchesne County hospital Stopping for a short visit with the Clarence Horrocks Wednesday were: Grant Horrocks, Red Bluff, Calif.; Mrs. Arabelle Brown, and Mrs. Sally Berger, Salt Lake. A wedding reception was held at the Ward EftlRM PIOKE MFEREST Overland Thrift 931 on Passbook Accounts yMd Bonus Certificates Daily Interest Compounded Quarterly $5,000 minimum Daily Interest Compounded Quarterly $10 minimum Amount Earned on cultural haU Friday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cady. The couple was married in the Manti Temple Jan. 16. She is the former Tracy Galloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Galloway. The couple will make their home in Yucaipa, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bleazard were in Salt Lake last week. Mark had an appointment with his eye specialist Speakers in Sacrament meeting Sunday were Stake high council-meOrlan Oman, Altamont and Ralph Ohm, Duchesne. We thought you should know... PROTECT WHAT IS YOURS In a matter of minutes your home, the major investment of a lifetime, could be destroyed. Possessions that have taken years to acquire could be ruin- ed. Your best protection is Homeowners insurance. And be sure you have adequate amounts that are consistent with today's higher prices. We are always ready to analyze fire risks and can frequently offer suggestions to reduce fire hazards. We want to be of service before as well as after a loss. Central Utah Insurance Swings protected to 10.000 by Industrial Loan Guaranty Corporation of Utah a private Corporation which la not an Instrumentality of the State of Utah or the Federal Government O Swart Male Stroot taaiaralt, Utak S4066 Pbaaa 722-248- r (Feulner is president of The Heritage Foundation, a Washington-base- d public policy research organization.) clusively liberal. So, for the most part, was the government. The liberals in academia and the liberals in government made an unhappy marriage (unhappy for the rest of OvERXuAND Next Agency mind-bogglin- Uintah Basin Tel. "thinkers." ex- reasonable price. This systems wasn't designed to be a money-makin- g proposition, but one to give service to all at a price each could afford, and still have a modern, system. There wasn't one of us that ever thought of any personal gain for ourselves. I dont know who is serving on the board at the present time, but I know they are honorable men. They, too, have no desire to have any personal gain for themselves. Having had a personal hand in building this Uintah Baaia STANDARD as a cooperative and building company AD to editor. the welcome all letter another company of my own in letter must be signed, but name will Arizona, I know there are shortcuts be withheld upon request. Opinion that you can make, but they come expressed in letters to the editor do back to haunt you later. In the setting not necessarily reflect the editorial up of this company we had some of the best engineers in the telephone policy of the STANDARD. industry design the system. Telephone is one of the fastest changing industries in the world. With the advent of transistors and all the new things that are coming on the market g what is every day, it is happening. You have a great staff there to serve you. A group which has your Dear Editor: interests at heart. I don't know Mr. First I would like to take the Brothers. I talked with him on the opportunity of thanking you for telephone many years ago. I am sure sending us the paper while we were on he is a hard working man. I would like our mission to New Zealand. We to have you print the article that came always looked forward to receiving it out in the Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, there, and also since we have returned 1981, concerning Mr. Brothers. to our home in San Diego. We enjoy From first hand knowledge I know a reading about the progress in the system of 200 telephones is no big Basin and especially about the lives of asset. From what I have read in your our great many friends. paper he is willing to give you stock in However, I have been disturbed his company for payment. Do you have about a situation trying to take place idea just what this stock is worth? any Teleconcerning the Uintah Basin I have seen companies just like the phone Association. I immediately one which the Wall Street Journal think about the many years we didnt describes as Mr. Brothers' company. have adequate telephone service. I They utilize used parts and army field think about the many years, months, wire. I bought one like that in Arizona. days, and hours spent by so many This telephone system means a people to bring service to everyone in deal to every businessman in the great the Basin. Especially, I think of the Uintah Basin. I urge all of you, and many hours spent by a few of the subscriber, to get every especially representatives of the various combehind your present board of directors munities who later became the board and give them the support they need of directors, and who spent many to see that you always have a great years without pay and at their own telephone system. Don't let someone expense to bring this service to all. come in and get it for a bowl of soup. I especially think of Frank Morrill, We are all fine. Hazel and I send our Myron Brough, Elmer Yergensen, love to all, and urge you to help your Wanless Shields, Charley Crazier, board to not let anything happen that William Evans, Jim Lindsay and Lee will deprive you of the thing so many Ottosen. These men spent days and fought so hard for. many hours at night in meetings and Kind regard, talking with their neighbors trying to E. Floyd Ross work out the details to get telephone service to every community. The main concern was to get the best service available to every home at the most Bantam League says thanks Dear Editor: The Ute Lanes Bantam League," which is made up of kids from the ages would like to take this time to of announce their appreciation fiublidy donated money they bought trophies with. These kids are hard workers and without the donated money there wouldn't be any trophies to award them for their hard work. Anyone wishing to donate to these 6, 9 kids can call and your donation will be picked up. Here's a list of the local businesses wed like to "Thank publicly." L.C.L. Oil Pumpers, Inc., Western Oil Well Service, Gamache Oil Well J&J Welding, Marv Saloga - Car 76, Oil eo. Fishing Tool and Thank you, Ute Lanes Bantam League. 722-497- U-T- f? Moon Lake Electric Association Should your car crash could make ' a lethal weapon of the entire metal body of the car. If you open the door and step on the ground with your hand still on the door handle you may be electrocuted. The same fate would be suffered by any would-b- e rescuer touching the car. Play it safe by staying in the car, warning bystanders to keep away, and asking someone to phone the local electrical utility, police or fire department If you witness such an accident remember you should never go within ten feet of fallen wires. ANY foiled wires! Roosevelt Fine Arts Council Ii oilers Their Do Dame Pass i1 1 1 I 1 1m so lame Pass Events of the Roosevelt Fine Arts Council For Name P.O.Box Only $20. Address Plays, Music And Movies Are Just Some Of The Upcoming Events. Phone. City 1 Year From Data Of Purchase Expiros To 1st Security 722-507- 2 representing T into a utility pole and the wires fall across the vehicle, stay in the car. You are safer inside your vehicle. The wires 1 1 1 1 1 1 Attend 10 1 Out of 1 5 s Mail Coupon And Payment To Roosevelt Fine Arts Council Box 2001 . 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