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Show TY'r'rvtvn" mem''s ii EDITORIALS In Washington By U.S. Senator Orrin G. Hatch Those perma- d nent tax cutting program. The President obtained support from the Congress on the premise that, Our tax system siphons out of the private economy too large a share of personal and business purchasing power and reduces the incentive for risk, investment, and effort thereby aborting our recoveries (from recessions) and stifling our national growth. There is reason to believe the disincentives referred to by President Kennedy exist in the American economy today. There is equal reason to believe that a similar type of permanent tax cut is the answer. See if todays has economy any similarities to the 1963 economy as described by President Kennedy: "The chief problem confronting our economy is its unrealized potential, slow growth, underinvestment, unused capacity and persistent unemployment. The result is lagging wage, salary and profit income, e smaller pay, intake-hom- sufficient productivity gains, inadequate Federal revenues, and persistent budget deficits. One recession has followed another, with each period of recovery and expansion fading out earlier than the last. A permanent tax cut would stimulate economic growth through increased production - real production to create the jobs -- needed to reduce unemployment, to raise the overall standard of living, to enlarge the tax base enough to eliminate the deficits in the Federal budget and to fight inflation. A permanent tax cut economic stimulates growth and production by providing capital for investment, either directly or through savings institutions. Most citizens rely on 'An ounce of work is w ,.,111 q- the larger, insured, more experienced investors at savings institutions to earn their investment dollars. If more economic growth is the desire there must be more investment and that requires lower tax rates. The United States has had the lowest savings rate in the Western world in the postwar period. In 1950 the U.S. had twice the per capita income of Sweden and Switzerland. By 1974 these countries had surpassed the United States along with Belgium and Denmark. Now West Germany, Canada, France, and Japan are knocking at the door. This spectacular growth stems from their deliberate attempts to increase their rates of saving and investment. When compared with these nations the U.S. comes in dead last in investment share of the gross national product. How ironic it is that the free enterprise system perfected, then ignored by this nation, is the system other Free World Countries are now using to get ahead. Remember the good old days when thrift used to be virtue? In 1960 a savings account drawing a 4 interest rate earned approximately 2 in real dollars after a 2 loss to taxes and inflation. That doesnt sound like much. But today a savings account earning 7 interest, loses 3 in taxes, and 5 to inflation, leaving a net loss of 1 of every dollar set aside for savings. This is how the Federal Government rewards those who attempt to save today. In the first round of tax debates just completed, both the House and Senate rejected a permanent tax cut, but the fight isnt over yet. There is a good chance that in the late rounds of the 95th Congress opponents may see the wisdom of a permanent tax cut . . . hopefully before the final bell is sounded. by J. L. Shoemaker Public Affairs Manager Utah Power & Light Co. rNrs -- 7j n experts at the Edison Electric Institute. 1. Air conditioners vary considerably in efficiency and, hence, in the amount of energy used. Therefore, select equipment on the basis of energy efficiency ratio (EER). The EER for window units, or central systems is calculated by dividing cooling capacity, expressed in BTUs, by the electric power input, expressed in watts. As a general rule, an EER of 10 or more is excellent; 8 or 9 is good; and 7 is just adequate. Equipment labelled with an EER worth many pounds of words." St. Francis De Sales below should be 7 avoided. 2. Seek professional help EXE HELPFUL TIPS COOLING keep the freeze off electricity bills, its to follow these eight cooling hints from To your smart home and Mrs. June Cox, American Legion Auxiliary poppy poster contest chairman, has Executive Secretary Utah Education Association increases. False. Two things should be taken into account with respect to the advertising which has been seen in the print media, and on radio and television: First, the question of the advertising regarding electric rates: Doesnt it raise company expenses borne by rate payers, and therefore raise rates? Answer: No all such advertising has been charged to stockholders. Second, all of the advertising we do (including that regarding rate increases) represents the most economical means we have of communicating with our customers. When we have recurring questions from customers that suggest a general lack of information on a given subject, or indicate that there are questions about UP&L in the minds of the public, we can reach practically all of our customers via advertising at a small fraction of the cost of reaching them any other way. The most expensive thing we do to communicate with customers is to talk to them person to person. The most economical way to communicate with large numbers of customers is via advertising. One letter to all of our customers answering their questions costs about $50,000 in postage alone, much more than the cost of advertising. Mr. Fotheringhams letter includes a quotation which is purported to come from a company spokesman. If the company has been quoted as needing a rate increase of 20 a year every year for the foreseeable future, it has been misquoted. Mr. Hunter (president of UP&L) has said that he would hope that increases next year would be less than the 20 being requested this year. It is also a misconception (possibly held by others) that customers pay for the expansion of the company through their rates. The money used to build additional generating plants comes through competitive bidding, from the sale of bonds, preferred stock, common stock, and a small share of the money from shareholders retained earnings. Customers pay interest on the bonds and earnings on the stock. One of the major reasons for the advertising Mr. Fotheringham has objected to was to explain why it is necessary to install additional generating capacity to supply the needs of customers in our service area, and how it is paid for. The yield on UP&L stock is currently about about the same as anyone can get in a certificate of savings in a savings bank. in determining the size of cooling equipment needed. Oversized units especially are to be avoided not only because they draw more energy than is necessary but also because they cannot dehumidify properly, which is detrimental to comfort. 3. Put the compressor units of central air conditioning and heat pump systems in an outside area that is shaded by the house or by plantings. Units should be kept clean and free of any plant overgrowth that would interfere with air circulation. 4. Direct sunlight falling on a window air conditioning unit increases its work load. When a choice is possible, locate such units on the north or shady side of the house. 5. Set the cooling thermostat as high as comfort will permit. The higher the setting, the more energy Why, you may ask, should my child have vaccine before entering school? anti-measl- Isnt measles really just harmless a kid disease? Dr. Lyman Olsen, director of the Utah Division of Health, tells me one of every thousand persons who get measles dies. Some other measles victims may develop serious complications, such as encephalitis, heart disease and mental retardation. So measles can be far more harmful than a fever and face full of red spots. Children entering school must be immunized against several other diseases, too diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio and rubella (German measles). Diphtheria? Maybe you dont know of a recent case, but Dr. Olsen reports there have been outbreaks just across the border in Colorado. Whooping cough is another mild-soundin- disease that g people used to have when they were youngsters. Dont let the inoffensive ring of the term whooping cough fool you. 1 Dr. Olsen assures us that it can kill infants. Tetanus is another seldom-see- n disease. Utah has only one or two cases a year. Its a killer, too. Yet it can be prevented with immunization. Rubella protection is especially valuable to girls who will someday be expectant mothers. This disease can cause blind- health nurse will immunize your youngster. Giving your child his health protection may be the smartest move you ever make as a parent. i7 i to years. in The longest term ever served by a U.S. Supreme Court Justice was held by John Marshall. He was Kelly and Melanie are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Larsen; Corinne, the daughter of Steve and Kathy Frischknecht. nobody ever gets those diseases. Of course, the very reason they dont get diseases is because of widespread immunization. You can have your child immunized at the family doctors office. If theres no doctor in your county, the public of and served for the next 34 by president. ness, hearing deficiencies, 9 The largest number electoral votes received any U.S. President went Franklin D. Roosevelt 1936 when he got 523. an- nounced the winners of this year's contest. Kelly Larsen was the first Frisch-knech- t, place winner; Corinne Melanie and second, Larson, third. They were presented checks by Mrs. Donna Peterson, Auxiliary mental retardation and other defects in unborn babies. Public health officials say one of their biggest enemies is complacency. It results in people saying, What the heck, no sense getting all that vaccine - " ap- pointed by President John Adams in February, 1801 The highest point in the continental U.S., the 14,494-foo- t peak of Mount Whitney in California, can be seen from the countrys lowest point: 282 feet below sea level in Death Valley, California. The two extremes are within 100 miles of each other. The largest dish commonly eaten is a main dish prepared for nomadic Arab feasts. It consists of eggs stuffed into fish, which are stuffed into chickens, which are stuffed into a roasted sheep, and the sheep finally stuffed into a whole camel. Dona Peterson, American Legion Auxiliary president and June Cox, poppy poster contest chairman. Workers Willing to Help VISTA Have you ever had a problem and known that there must be someone or some agency that could help you solve your problem, if you just knew who to contact? If you are a senior citizen, youve probably faced that problem more than once and will be interested to know that help is now available. According to Veldon Law, assistant director of Community Services and Continuing Education at Snow College, there are now contact persons throughout the Six County area who are able and willing to help find solutions to problems that senior citizens face. In the South Sanpete Area an individual is presently ready to assist seniors. Bruce Jennings, who resides in Manti and whose is a phone number is VISTA volunteer and works through the Snow College Office of Community Services. Mr. Law said, Bruce is interested in people providing this Mr. Law feels that as Bruce coordinates this program with the local senior citizens directors in the county, some of the frustrations, questions and problems will ultimately be resolved. If you have a problem or a question and you dont know who else to try, call Bruce and see if he cant help find the solution for you, ACCORDING TO A RECENT SURVEY . . . light-colore- d DO YOU HAVE A TION ON ENERGY? QUES- Write to: Edison Electric Institute NOTE THAT ONLY BUT 68 9 ARE LOST BECAUSE OF PRICES, BECAUSE OF INDIFFERENCE!! Custom) rs consider uou-o- d ortisin) basin) ssi s nutifl) n nl . Newspaper advert isinq is altcats an in dial ion to do hnsintss. 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FDIC ,4c-cordi- ,4dvcitClc Ctt FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE COMPANY tdc MESSENGER or ENTERPRISE Exercise regularly, Give Heart Fund baa American Heart AsjociationVl SAUNA - MANTI - KANAB - said Mr. Law. LOCATE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER on the shady side of the house to save energy. Cusffmnir in service. YEu 6. Attics must be ventilated to relieve heat buildup caused by the sun. When planning a new home, ask the architect to provide vents of proper size and location to insure attic ventilation by natural air flow. 7. For existing homes, determine whether or not attic ventilation is adequate and, if necessary, improve air flow by adding or enlarging vents. 8. When building a new house or refurbishing an old one, choose roof shingles to reflect more of the suns heat. and much-neede- d you save. Win)!? Page 4 Poppy Poster Contest Winners Announced by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty To the Editor: Mr. Vaun Fotheringham in a recent letter in the Deseret News points to expenditures for advertising as the reason for rate mm School Home UP&L Ads THE TAX CUT YOU DIDNT GET across-the-boar- , Messenger - Enterprise, Thurs., May 12, 1977 Your Man In 1963 President John F. Kennedy and the United States Congress presented the people an n PANGUITCH |