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Show 0 Editorial Comment Speaker Named For Coming Support Campaign Finance Act With the spectre of Watergate still fresh on Utah voters minds, it seems timely that some action be taken to alleviate the problems of campaign with its inherent possibilities of abuses. Certainly the time is approaching (if not already here) when only the rich can afford to run for elective office. That fact coupled with the practice of special interest groups influencing legislators because of previous campaign fund contributions, dictate that something be done to reverse this trend. A step in the right direction has been made--wit- h the passage by the last Utah Legislature of a bill permitting Utah taxpayers to designate $1 of their state income tax to the political party of their choice. Such action has previously been inaugurated at the federal level. Now it is possible on the state level also. This fact must not be generally known or understood to Utahns, as evidenced by the fact that the Utah Tax Commission reports that on early returns only about 25 percent of taxpayers have designated the $1. The designation of $1 DOES NOT increase the individuals taxes. The new law further provides that of the $1 contributed by the taxpayer, half of it goes to the partys state organization and the other half goes to the partys county organization of the county in which the taxpayer resides. This method of financing elections is vastly superior to the method now used. Not only is it expensive for candidates, but we know of county political officials who have been forced to dig into their own pockets to finance county politics. If every taxpayer would so designate the $1 the entire tab for political activities could be financed without relying on other questionable procedures. Both the Republican and the Democratic parties in Utah have endorsed the act. In Sanpete County the Republican and Democratic county chairmen have also given their endorsement. Spokesmen for the American and Libertarian Parties have not as yet spoken out, but taxpayers may desifnate those parties so it's a good bet that as recipients of the $1 if they so des-rthose parties also favor the act. To contribute, without adding to your tax, just check the box on the state income 'ax form. A stake fireside will be held February 11 in the Manti South Ward at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Arnold J. Stringham from Orem. Mr. Stringham is currently the director of curriculum for the seminaries of the LDS Church. He is the of the Like Unto Us, filmstrip series, which are familiar to seminary students. Light refreshments will be served following his message. or Bicentennial celebration e Adult Education On the Move Four instructors have been hired to assist adults in achieving their high school diploma. They are Rodney Anderson, Douglas Bjerregaard, Leslie Good, and Garth Vest. Adult education classes meet every Wednesday in Manti High School and every Thursday at Valley High School. Several of the 20 students involved will achieve their high Gunnison school diploma this year. We are prepared to offer any adult class to seven or Hen-rett- y, are interested in a particular course, please contact either Richard Anderson or Thomas A. Henretty at 1 Ext. Any one of the two may also be contacted at home, Henretty said. 283-461- 7. Planning The Manti LDS Seminary is with the participating Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints in their annual Project Share. This Seminary fund raising project is an effort to help the under privileged areas of the LET US MAKE ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS! Catering Service for Weddings Decorations Food By DEKATOR Dee and Blanche Nordfelt SAUNA, UTAH WC ALSO 529-368- CATER FOR PRIVATE 7 PARTIES! Region student council activities have been prevalent this week. Monday studentbody officers, accompanied by Tannie Gleave, traveled to Gunnison for a meeting and today. Snow College is hosting a special conference for all studentbody officers. People who didnt sign up for Medicare medical insurance when they first became eligible or who have cancelled the protection once may enroll in January, February or March at their local Social Security Yesterday, Feb. 5, talented students took the annual State Math Test. In past years Manti High students have done very well on this test. medical expenses and is voluntary part of Medicare for by individual premiums federal general revenues. basic premium is $6.70 North Sanpete will be the opposition tonight as the wrestling team holds a match in the armory. Matches begin at 6:30 with the varsity matches at 7:30 p.m. March of Dimes volunteers In many cities make prenatal care information in English and Spanish available throughout areas. low-inco- The Birch Log Who Controls The Schools? ', schools. How tight he is! Years ago, when there were schools, education was parent-controlleno Later, schools run by local governments came into being. Still later, state boards of education look over. And now, federal influence reigns supreme. The financing for all schools has, of course, of these government-rubeen provided by the taxpayer, who, whether he agrees or disagrees with the concept or its implementation, has to pay the bill. When an individual pays for something, he has a right to assuttte that his funds will not be used to violate his rights or subvert his values. But what happens when two persons with are forced to finance the opposite standards will prevail? standard Whose school? same With government schools (generally called under local control, this public schools) totally a potential thorn always although problem standards was of minimal concern, because the n of individuals in any local community generally compatible. Blit with theentiy weie of the fedeial government into the field of education oiiginally through sccmmgl) innocuous school-lurcprograms - the problem has taken on national piopoitious, encompassing the widely divergent standards of a huge number of very different persons. A few yeais ago, an atheist complained about prayer and Bible reading in the government schools. She claimed that her son was being influenced against her wishes. The Supreme Com t decided in her favor and threw prayer and Bible leading out of all government schools. The uproai over those decisions was quite intense, but unfortunately its aim was misdirected. It should have been focused on the compulsory taxation that suppoits government schools. So. too, should the uproar in West Virginia and elsewhere. For it is the government which is setting the questionable standards. Those standaids now include instruction in the use of maiijuana, training in the techniques of bnth control, gutter language, and much worse all in the name of the right to be awaie or involved. What we are seeing in West Virginia and throughout the nation is the predictable outcome of government involvement where it never should exist - in the classroom. Or. in the words of one concerned paient: "Karl Marx knew what he was doing when he advocated government-controlle- 835-491- 1. - educa- a means to gam his end. What a difference there would be if support for government schools were voluntary, leaving parents the option and the ability to build and tion as control their own piivately run institutions. This, we believe, is the only way to proceed if the problems made evident by the West Virginia controversy are to be solved. Such a turnabout from the present government compulsion would, we feel certain, even induce publishers to pioducc textbooks that would gladden the heart of a rugged West Vnginia mountaineer. Copyright 19 7.5 hv I'hc John fiirdi Society f eatures to 2:00 p.m. the paid and The month. This medical insurance is offered automatically to people who reach 65 and are eligible A meeting to plan for the coming Bicentennial Celebration will be held Monday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at the home of Fred Lohrengel, 450 E. 4th South in Ephraim. All interested persons are invited to come and share ideas, get on the committee, and make history happen. If you are unable to attend, please call and volunteer to serve on the committee. It is also requested that clubs send representatives to the meeting. Six south-centr- Ted Jones, counties--th- e al Lenn Jen- Two new board members will be named shortly, Mr. Meeham said. We have an area of the state that serves both as a passthrough for tourists and as a Mr. point of destination, We must now Mecham said. determine the best ways to get our travelers to pass-throu- stop, and to get our destination travlers to stay an extra day or two. The program will be funded transient room tax through monies. Board members include the officers, as well as Keith Barden, Marysvale, Piute County; Ivan Mills, six county commissioner, Monroe; Garn Anderson, Richfield; Ned Church, Delta; John Roberts, Richfield; j Nephi; sen, Manti. Panoramaland Travel begin a new and aggressive travel promotion program, newly elected officials of the organization announced. Elected chairman at the meeting In Gunnison was Karl G. Mecham, Monroe, Sevier County. Counties in the region include Sevier, Juab, Piute and MilWayne, Sanpete, ' lard. Other officers include Earl Emmett, Fillmore, vice chairman, and Cula Ecker, Bicknell, When you take photographs, pick up used film packs. The packs form litter and some chemicals in the packs can poison animals. After Inventory 283-45- Sanpete County Health Seminar Is Lots of BEAUTIFUL FABRICS Double Knits, Single Knits, Jerseys and Cotton Prints Planned inar will be held at Snow College LDS Institute Feb. 20, 1975. Noted speakers will participate in the seminar on the following subjects: nutrition for senior citizens, heart, diabetis and hypoglycemia, general preventative medicine, quackery, birth defects (causes, emotional reactions and what to do) and outdoor cookery. Watch next week for time schedule and names of speak- 0 Come for some Good Values! - THE FABRIC HOUSE EPHRAIM Donna F. Bailey Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the discussions. nun In Lots of New Spring Fabrics ers. SV The March of Dimes frequently sponsors symposia for medical and general audiences about current findings in the field of birth defects. per Plans Promotional Program A Sanpete County Health Sem- for social security benefits--an- d to disabled people under 65 who have received monthly social security disability benefits for 24 consecutive months or more. The Social Security representative will be at the Manti City Hall, Manti, Utah on Feb. 11th and 25th from 10:00 a.m. office. The medical insurance helps pay doctors bills and other - Owner fOR YOUR SWEETHEART From Your Legislators Desk by Senator Stanford Rees G. About bills: The Senate passed SB2, and it is in the House This bill of Representatives. takes from the Department of Agriculture and gives to the Division of Health, authority for drugs and cosmetics, and leaves with the Department of Agri- level is getting low and this bill. users by following we need SB29 which would have made counties send their collections, which were for school districts, immediately to the school districts had the enacting clause struck. This was done because existing law can do the job by penalizing the responsible party for not doing what the present statue requires. HB 8 changes the law so males can become registered dental hygienists, now only females can hold this title. This is an Equal Right Law for men. We are working hard and tryto ing get appropriations resolved. My Buck-Onl- y law will soon be in the Senate Committee. I feel this is a good bill. Give me your comments. Have you heard about the man whose wife made him exercise daily? It would be up, down, culture authority over animal drugs and goods. Senate bills 17 and 43 were passed which will allow utilities to pass on increased costs to the McManus By John Belmont, Massachusetts - The hut tie over the content of school textbooks has spread to many parts of our country. Alerted by the widespread coverage given to the controversy in West Virginia, parents ate taking a closer look at what is being given to theii children. Such a development is long oveidue. What raised the hackles of the West Virginians was the discovery that their childien's schoolbooks contained selections written by drug addicts, Communists, perverts, lacists. and revolutionaries. Various texts were actually laced with obscenities and blasphemies; hatred of white people; inducements to experiment with narcotics; downgrading of patriotism and religion, and glorification of immorality. Spokesmen for the nationally known textbook firms pointed out that their textbooks were written to comply with educational standards which had been suggested by fedeial agencies and then adopted by state boards of education. Frank Fox, president of the DC. Heath Company, put his finger on the most significant clement in the controveisy when he The real gut issue is who conti ols the said: 10-1- hike-a-tho- er MANOR 2 miles round trip. about Students are seeking sponsors to pay so much a mile to help them raise the needed money for less fortunate church members in the world. Those wishing to sponsor a student please call the Seminary, world with educational materials and other necessities. n On February 15, a will be sponsored by the Manti Seminary, starting at the north end of the east Manti Mountain and going up over the M and on up the mountain Paula Lee Determining possibly whethManti basketball team will attend the state tournament is the game tomorrow night against Juab. To be played on the Templar court, this game is a must for state hopes. Anywhere project by paying the hikers by the mile. Manti High May Sign-u- p for School News Medical Insurance math Wedding? hiking. Sponsors are being recruited to contribute to the LDS Seminary Students will Stage Feb. 15 Project SHARE Hike-a-tho- n now more students who are working for their high school complesaid Thomas A. tion, director. Classes such as second language, mobile home construction, child care, business, etc., are all within the realm of possibility. If you 296-29- SEMINARY STUDENTSpartic-ipat- e in Project SHARE by Thursday, February 6, 1975 secretary. Meeting Set fund-raisi- EPHRAIM ENTERPRISE Panoramaland Travel Region Stake Fireside fund-raisi- MANTI MESSENGER a certain procedure. This is, I believe, a necessity because if the utilities have to pay more for their supplies, they will have to charge more or go broke. If you are heating with natural gas and the company cant buy gas to deliver to you because they dont have the money, you would get cold by the time a rate adjustment could be made. These raises are reviewed by the Public Service Commission and if the rates are too high money will be refunded. Senate bill 22, Reserve Police Officers is on the table. There is an amendment ready when it comes up which will exempt certain functions like jeep posse activities. If I had my druthers I would let the bill die on the table. We passed a bill on immunization of school children which would require them to be immunized against certain diseases as determined by the Division of Health, however, exemptions are detailed so no one can get hurt. Our immunization New Spring Sports Wear Tami up, down, up, down, up, down; now--th- other eyelid. e NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT GLENS SERVICE (Standard Chevron Service Stotion) Complete Automotive Service O Air Conditioning Auto.Transmissions Glen L. 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