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Show . School and Home National Health Insurance by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association Your young son tells you hes cleaned up the yard as you asked, but you notice a few minutes later that the job is only half-don-e. I did the best I could, your son says lamely. Doing less than a persons best is a tragic trend of the time. Where is the potter who took an ax and shattered any substandard that products came out of his kiln? Where is the silver-haire- d gentleman who stood outside the Salt Lake Building and boasted to all who would listen that he helped to lay the stone for that structure back in the 1890s? Where, oh, where is the the portrait painter who d 26 times before he was satisfied City-Count- y re-di- with it? Theres something beautiful about a healthy respect for excellence. Accepting less than your childs best effort without some reproof from you can be as crippling to that youngster as a youngster polio. Giving license to accept less than the best can cause a paralysis of spirit. Let the boy get away with a yard, and youll have taught him a lesson a poorly-cleane- lesson that shoddiness is good enough. But ask yourself: Is that the kind of job youd want him to do when he becomes a brain surgeon? The adult who teaches sons and daughters to test themto do a selves continually a or task a lesson, personal is project better every time doing those children a favor. Sure, its a course of action with some risks. Expect entirely too much of a child, and the result can be an unhappy one. But if we expect too little from the younger generation, we can be steering straight for disaster. A Salt Lake music teacher tells the story of a young woman who became a remarkable pianist. The pianist said it didnt come without conflict, though. She admits that at times she was lazy. Every now and then my mother would give me a good whack in the seat with a wooden spoon from the kitchen, the gifted musician says. I appreciate what she did. Want Ads Do More At lower Cost Dial d 835-42- 4! I he most immediate problem facing the nation s medical community is the skyrocketing costs of health care. These costs, so visible to the consumer, are now becoming visible to the medical profession itself through increased malpractice litigation. At the same time, in order to offset the great expense of medical care, the public is looking to the federal government for relief in some form of National Health Insurance. In 1976 this country spent $139.9 billion on health care. This represents a per capita expenditure of $638 for every man, woman and child in the country. That figure translates into five full weeks of work creased Effective October 3 & the eleven-fold- . Naturally when a consumer pays this kind of premium for health care services, he expects that service to be complete anti faultless. President Jimmy Carter said on May 17, NOTICE the Heir Hut Berber by average Utahn to pay the medical expenses for each of the members of his family. Fortunately the average Utahn enjoys better than average health, so his health care costs are less. The national health care price tag. however, has nearly doublet! in the last six years. In the lifetime of this year's high school graduate, the cost of health care has in- Style Shop in Ephraim is converting to appointments only, 2 days a week Appointment days are Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1977, "I would like to have established a complete national health in- - walk-i- n business days are Tue., Wed., & Thur. for Appointments at 283-484- 1 Theres bright side to even the drought. everything, Low water levels at many reservoirs have made it economically feasible to conduct much needed chemical treatment programs this fall. Otter Creek and Koosharem reservoirs, as well as their tributaries, have all been treated to remove rough fish in recent weeks. Crop-dustaircraft teamed up with boat and shoreline crews to do the jobs on these waters. Scofield Reservoir, plagued by chubs and long in need of a The Birch Log The Panama Treaty Stench by John F. McManus After announcing Belmont, Massachusetts the completion of their treaty negotiations, Ellsworth Americas newest giveaway team have begun a camBunker and Sol Linowitz paign to generate support for the Panama Canal sellout. And they are not alone, for the President, some Senators, and segments of the press are also beating the drums for the treaty. All across the country, the same highly flattering photo of Panamanian dictator Omar exposure. His Torrijos has enjoyed front-pag- e counteand rugged cigar, stylish hat, ready nance came through loud and clear. Yet we looked in vain for any account of his bloody coup in 1968, his swarm of Communist aides, his refusal to allow free elections or opposition, g his hatred for America, and his escapades. The man is a typical Red tyrant who runs a miserable police state in Panama. But because he is a notorious Leftist, he finds great favor with United States officialdom. Just imagine for a moment how he would fare if he drug-runnin- were an surance program before I go out of office. We will be developing the comproprehensive posal. . .and I would guess that I will go to the in Congress early 1978. . ." Basically, National Health Insurance is the beginning of medical collectivism and the first material step towards socialized medicine. The argument is often offered that National Health Insurance is the only answer for even and impartial of health distribution resources The official reasons given for our rush to transfer the Canal to Torrijos amount to little more than petty frights. The Canal is vulnerable to attack, we are told. Guerrilla war might begin if we don't give it up. Also, Third World and Latin American nations will condemn us if we continue to insist on our rights. Was the Canal any less vulnerable during World War H, when our enemies had far greater military capacity? Just because a piece of property is vulnerable, should it be abandoned? Key West is vulnerable; so are Hawaii, the Aleutian Islands, and Guantanamo Naval Base; and, as terrorists have recently demonstrated, even New York City is vulnerable. Should we give them up? If fear of guerrilla war in Panama is sufficient reason to abandon the Canal, then what and services. This argument is the same old tired attack on the free enterprise system and at the same time says the medical world cannot adapt adequately to take care of the needs of the people. In addition. National Health Insurance advocates are say ing once again that the federal government is the only answer to the current situation. That assertion is unfounded. Health care costs can be adequate in meeting the needs of the population and, hopefully, at a price most can afford. But it will take new dedication on the part of the medical community and a guarantee that the federal government will stay out of the industry. The trite campaign statement still remain true the federal anything government can do, private enterprise can do better and make a profit. property can be excluded from such a threat? Why do we have fortifications and a trained military force in the Canal Zone if no one intends to use them? As for Third World and Latin American condemnation, let them condemn. The truth of the matter is that even these nations despise the kind of weakness we are exhibiting. And many Latin American nations would prefer that we hold on to the Canal. Only the Red allies of Torrijos and Castro want the change. Hidden Reasons There are no good reasons for the proposed giveaway; only hidden reasons make any sense. One hidden reason is that the Torrijos regime is heavily in debt and the acquisition of the Canal will bring it greatly increased revenue. Indeed, the treaty even calls for upwards of $400 million in U.S. grants and credits to Panama. American Legion official Frank Manson recently listed Panama's creditors as follows: the Norodny Bank of Moscow, $13 million; the London Branch of the Chase Manhattan Bank, $115 million; the Development Bank, $30 million; the Continental Bank of Bank, Chicago, $25 million; the Export-Impo$19 million; and to such banks as the Marine Midland Bank, one of whose top officers is none other than negotiator Sol Linowitz, various lesser amounts. Manson claimed that the treaty was designed to take Panama off the financial hook and transfer her burden to the American taxpayer. An overwhelming stench emanates from the entire Panama issue, which is really just one more example of the United States government keeping a Red dictatorship afloat. How long the American people intend to allow such policies to continue remains to be seen. Perhaps z the defeat of the Treaty by the Senate will mark the beginning of a return to sanity. chemical rehabilitation, will take the cure this week. Over 51,000 pounds of the dry chemical rotenone will be mixed and loaded aboard a four-engin- DC-- e rt Bunker-Linowit- 1977 The John Birch Society Features Dear Editor: On October 4, 1977, HEW Secretary Joseph A. Califano, Jr., will conduct a public hearing in Washington, D. C., on national health insurance. This hearing begins a national effort ordered by Secretary Califano to solicit public opinion on national health insurance and surrounding issues. The project is preparatory to the writing of a national health insurance proposal that will be submitted to the Congress. As a part of this effort, two public hearings on national health insurance will be held in your state in October. As sites and dates are selected, they will be announced and we will seek the widest possible public participation. In the meantime, I would like to invite comment from your readers on such issues as what benefits should be included in any national health insurance plan, financing and coverage, whether the program should be publicly or privately operated, what the role of private insurance companies should be, the role of federal and state government, cost and quality control, how and when such a program should be phased in, andor on other perceptions any national health insurance. Responses received will be incorporated in a final regional report to the Secretary. Those wishing to give me Dear Editor: Im a lonely inmate incarcerated at London Correctional Institution in Ohio for forgery. I would like to hear from anyone who desires to write. I have no dependable friends nor relatives who show concern. Please let me hear from you. Im 510, 180 lbs., dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, 29 years old. The number 142023 must be after my name as so: Melvin Lucy - 142023 P.O. Box 69 London, Ohio 43140 Page 3 Safety Rules For School Children School time means stressing basic safety rules to chilclass- dren enroute to the room. According to CNA Insurance safety experts, more than 50,000 children are injured each year between home and school. Parental instruction can help insure against these accidents. It is particularly important to map out a route for a child who has not been to school before. Determine the safer side of the street, watching for dangerous construction sites, troublesome intersections and blind alleys. Dont over estimate the ability of your children as pedestrians. Teach them to cross the street only at corners and to obey traffic patrol guards in crossing busy intersections. Safety experts warn that children bicycling to schools must ride on the right-hanside of the road in single file, yielding the right of way to d motorists and pedestrians. Passengers should not be carried on a bike unless it is equipped by the manufacturer with more than one seat. Children also should be ene bike couraged to use trails whenever possible. If you drive your children to school, make sure all are properly to reduce horseplay which can lead to serious injury. Children under 4 feet 7 inches tall should not use the standard shoulder harness which can cause injury to a childs head and neck. Before allowing children to get out of the vehicle, make certain they will not be stepping into the path of moving traffic by having them exit by the curbside doors. If safety is taught by parents and teachers, the trip to and from school will be a much happier and safer one for your children. A Public Service of CNA Insurance. car-fre- seat-belte- d Two Evening Classes on Guitar Offered at Snow Two classes in the study of the guitar will be offered in the evening program at Snow College this fall. These courses will be taught by Rick Bensemon, a new member of the staff at Snow College. Rick is a graduate of Snow College, Ext. 283-402- or come to Room rwwi m w w w'w 313 Science Building, Snow lege- - Ephraim, Utah. wir www' ENJOY DINING OUT AT California State University at RAY'S Chico, in Music Education. He has taught privately for ten years, and in the public school level and system (college elementary school) for three years. The two classes will be: beginning guitar, Wednesday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and intermediate guitar, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beginning guitar is designed for people with no playing experience. Emphasis will be placed on very basic skills. Intermediate guitar is designed for the player with basic skills who wants to improve his in addition to techniques learning new chords, finger pickings and songs. 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Rotenone is toxic only to aquatic life and will neutralize in Scofield within three weeks after it is introduced, but not before it has taken its toll of the fish. A comprehensive restocking program will begin at Scofield and other treated next spring. waters early Scofield will take the season off next year and should once again be a top fish producer on the 1979 opener. alChemical treatment, is a valuable though expensive, tool in Utahs fisheries management program, particularly in those waters vulnerable to infestation by the Utah chub. Long range recreational benefits to Utah fishermen make such programs worthwhile. Inter-Americ- Scare Tactics A Mistake Up Reservoirs with Chemicals er Call Wayne Sevy - Drought Helps Officials Clean e, Regular -- Dear Editor: I just wanted to drop a note off thanking you for the Manti Messenger. My family said that you donated the paper to me. I thank you so much! I wish you only knew how much the paper means to me. I enjoy so much reading it in the spare seconds that I have. There is no news as good as news from home. Now I know exactly what is happening there at home and in the surrounding area. I appreciate so much your thoughtfulness and concern for missionaries and that I could be one of those missionaries who receives such thoughtfulness and concern. Thank you again so very, very much. Elder George B. Richardson tf,eir comments on these issues can write me directly and I will make sure they are incorporated in our final report to the Secretary. I would also urge the PANGUITCH Each depositor insured to $40,000 Mid FFDERAl DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION |
