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Show IT PROGRESSIVE OPINION th Port Office at Salt LeheCtty. MerdH. 1871 Classify 5,000,000 For Defense Jobs Things to Ponder A National Committee Has Been Formed for Food Relief in Stricken Nations Isaiah, greatest of ancient prophets, told plainly how the world's shepherds and watchmen would fail the people by A National Committee of 400 leading Americans with former neglecting to warn them of and prepare them for these awful times. He said they would be slumbering, ignorant and dumb President Herbert Hoover as Honorary Chairman, has been formed millions of starving people in the invaded For a lesson look to some of the European countries. And to find a way to feed1020 countries. auxiliary committees in various cities Already very shortley a very sad lesson will be learned here in America. throughout the country have organized to support the movement. The people are unwarned, unaware and unawake, and the reckOf the 37,00,000 people in Finland, Belgium, Holland, Norfrom such no can be describe that it. will pen oning way and Central Poland, great numbers are facing death starvation and disease. America could put an end to this. Hi Committee states that no money, supplies or ships, are We have spoken of the time when Russia will begin moving requested, and that its purpose is to bring the facts before the South, and this she will do pretty soon. When she does it public and invite an expression of opinion concerning the plan. will mean two things. First, that there will be unprecedented 1. Will there be actual starvation in Europe this winter? loss of life and destruction of property. Secondly, the end of Yea. Under normal conditions Belan age, or cycle, which is to be the "end of the world," told Imports 49 per cent of its food, about in Mathew 24th., will be just around the corner And gium Holland SS per cent, and Norway this end of an age will once for all put an ending to war and 57 per cent Three Imports are now sorrow, and banish oppression poverty all its ills from the eut off by British and IsGerman from Central Poland earth. It will be the means of stopping forever the greed and blockades. 10 to 40 per cent deficient because hatred now so rampant ' of Poland. Fin? of the but partially blockaded, normally Imports 22 per cent of her foods; shs has also lost h of her best soil. In all countries unusually severe weather destroyed much of the grain crops; military mobilisation prevented planting and harvesting, invasion destroyed storage and equipment, and disrupted transportation. Unless food is Imported many thousands will starve, and many mors will die from disease, before the next harvest These people need protection of native food from seisurs by occupying armies as well as protection for imported foods. Gam Ibis famine bo prevented 1 without helping Germany? Yes. The Hoover plan, which operated effectively in the last war, provides for abtolute control of native and imported food bp a Ventral Commission, assisted by a great number of volunteer patriotic nationals. Supplies will go directly to the hungry people for whom they are Intended and to no one else. land, not occupied June, 1940 that before long England will face an apparently hopeless situation, with her defenses crumbling and her armies in trouble. Were we right? Yes. But we also said that in the end a miracle will save her. Let the unbelieving stand still and watch. We have also, long ago, shown that Egypt would be overrun by the enemy; that Turkey would be all but destroyed.Watch this happen when great hordes sweep from the North. We said in ons-tent- St. Paul, Minn. A medical care plan on cooperative pre payment basis to correspond with a highly successful hospital care plan was approved by 200 delegates and members of Group Health Association at its second annual convention. The plan is intended to provide practically complete doctor service to Grouo Health members whose incomes do not exceed S3, 100 yearly It it scheduled for its fi rst try with a group of Minneapolis doctors and if successful will be extended intoother centers of Group Health operation. Secretary George W. Jacobsen reported that hospital claims in 1940 totaled S26.351, of which nearly $21,000 went to woman and children who receive full benefits under the Group Health Mutual plan.. Nearly 200 delegates, representing chartered units in Minnesota,. Wisconsin and New York attended. 3. prom-mine- Act at OUfc nt Does this plan aid tho Allies? Yes. Feeding these democratic peoples will maintain their courage, sustain allegiance to ideals, rebuild morale, increase England's prestige as a humanitarian nation and sab vage native supplies from absorb The treasury secretary has said that we must draft the wealth of all of us, and hints that we shall begin with actual individu al savings. In this war of destruction, our nation and all nations at war, will be so exhausted financially and economically tlon. that universal tragedy and chaos will, follow,- and out of the 4. Will Germany profit if it breaks tho agreement? tragic ending will be born the New Age that will not need any No. The plan provides for only gold or gold standard. If you don't believe Babylon is fal 120,000 to 140,000 tons of Imported ling just keep your eyes and ears open. food to be on hand at one time. The - We are for the government of the United States as at present, or at any other time constituted. Our country, right or wrong. We have little symphaty with those who denounce the administration in this the greatest crisis of all time. But we have some strong views on war and peace and trust that in the expression of them e shall not be misunderstood. Germans use ten times that much each month. If Germany committed tho maximum violation and seised tho entire supply, this would furnish them food for only three days, sad relief mould end. 5. WOl Germany feed these nations? No. Every country at war measures its supplies, military and food, by tho necessities of war. Since Germany does not know how long the present war will last, it is not likely to feed these countries at tho risk of depleting supplies needed for the German army and people. break of the war in September, 1939, permitting relief in Poland and other occupied areas, have been scrupulously kept. 9. Will importation of food weaken the British blockade? No. Under this proposal Britain would pass food ships through tho one by one. Ail food blockade would bo turned over to the Neutral Commission for checking and distribution. If Britain discovered that food was being misappropriated by Germany, or any one else, imports mould ceaie. 10, Will increasing the general food n supply in Europe release products for making mn- nit ions? No. Under the Hoover proposal for complete control of domestic and Imported supplies, and the retain of the equivalent of basic foods already taken, less rather than more products would be available to Germany. When food arrives at ports of tho five countries it will be received, cared for, and distributed directly to those in need by a neutral organization, made up of Americans and citizens from other countries which arc not at war. Cer-ma- 11. Did the BritUh support feeding in occupied Belgium during tho lost war? Yes. At first Britain was opposed, but ufter publle opinion becamo poslUva tha Brittah Government contented with misgivings. When, however, the Belgian Relief Commission, under Mr. Hoover, functioned so efficiently end fslrly, responsible British leaders expreised unqualified satisfaction. After searching Investigation had proved that 6. Will feeding workmen in no supplies were diverted to Gercountries strengthen Germany? many they described relief operaNo. Workman whose labor is use- tions as a miracle of organization. ful to the Central economy of Ger- Eventually they contributed more many will be fed by the Germans than 1100,000,000 to tho project many at them in Germany Itself as women and 12. Will this plan deprive Amerideportees. But their cana of food, or involve aa in children will be left unprovided for. war? A. new Europe cannot be built from No. Tha people we relievo will physical and mental wreckage. pap for their own food. We uk no 7. Will starving people revolt donations or government appropriaagainst Germany tions. If there ehould be no surplus No. Military resistance is impos- of food In the United States, necessible when disarmament of a nation sary supplies will be purchased in is complete. single tank can South America. Nor Is America easily subdue an entire area. It is asked to send its ships into war barbarous to even suggest that souse. The neutral organization, as naked-hande-d women and children previously was the case, will opercould join in fighting against mod- ate its own ships under Its own flag. ern weapons. Rigorous censorship in these 8. Would Germany harp the agree- mall countries prevents the people from pleading their own cause. But ment? Yes. Tha whole plan is predicated folth In humanity mud democratic Ideals can be restored to beer fruit upon the fact that relief will terminate If there are violations by Ger- in u better day If the free people of America speak in their behalf. many. Pestilence, already appearing in the occupied areas, respects no Ton are invited to write to the boundaries. It would sweep all coun- Committee, and to request pour tries Germany as well as the rest friends to do the same in order that Germany knows this, and would public opinion may find full expreskeep tho agreement if for no other sion. Communication map 9s sent reaeon than iti own to national Committee on Food for Agreements made by the present the Small Democracies, J20 LexingGorman Government since the out ton Avenue, New Fork, V. F. self-intere-st isiot$ Attend the regularTownsend meeting at 168 So W. Temple trally cuwd Friday evening 7:30 p m. One in Fire Shown Trained in Some Skill. A report on WASHINGTON. Americas man power is being how mo- bilized for defense production. Just asmade public by Sidney Hillman, Ofthe of director general sociate covfice of Production Management, ers the Activities of the national defense advisory commission's labor division under tho title "Labor wa Speeds Defense." The division established last June. In seeking to tap the nation's human resources for defense the division arranged tor the United States service through tie employment 1,500 employment offices to classify more than 5,000,000 unemployed men and women according to trades and skill- It was found that there were about 1,000,000 workers who, on the basis of their work histories, were suited for skilled Jobs. Employers have been using the lists furnished from the study to fill their personnel needs and to drain off the unemployed in their locali- Group meets weekly Tuesday 2:30 P. . Chapman Library Branch corner 6th South and 8b West. Wednesday 7.30 City HallBranch City and Co Bldg Room 206. Thursday 2. pm. 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Instead-t- t'i cal. tnoi id I the loot 10$. tit N,no DEFR CREEK COAL Street Scene: A men with silvery heir sitting on a bench at Seventy-secon- d street and Broadway with hia arm around a pretty girl In her early twenties . . . Trolley car passenger! grinning they notice tha MINED IN THE HEART OF UTAH'S COAL dm hi: The! tk'i FIELD Order from a Dealer ivho gets Coal from the A women pedestrian re- marking to another something about December end May . . . An old colored man. floor lamp under one arm and a radio under another, tending at the curb end welting patiently tar the light to ehengo ao that he may crois . . . A delivery ... ciSJfSL id two-thir- boy, white apron flapping about hia Teg, whistling gaily us he trundles u little cart The girl on the bench watching intently a crowd pouring out of the subway station which equate in the middle of the street . . . Her eyes rest on woman coming rapidly towards her and she turns to her companion . . We can go now, father; here's mother at DtaAnesa. For combined population of 88,367, reported 15,825 inmates attending part-timschools, and 6,769 attending fulltime. Seventeen state reformatories with e 17.524 inmates had 4,728 in and 2,427 in full time school, the survey showed. Nearly half the Inmates wen using their idle time to train for gainful employment when .they ere free. kSsf (HR. Katie Palna. filling-statio- ... wi (lean Oui Arid Age ties. Rheumatism, Kidney In cooperation with the program Bladder Trouble, Prostrate it was said that the civil service Glands, Tonsilitis, Sore reservoir" the commission "tapped of older skilled workers by raising Throat, Swollen Joints, the maximum age limits from 45 to Stomach and Varicose Ul62 years in army arsenals and navy cers, Hay Fever, etc. shipyards. "Uhder the auspices of the civil service commission more than 250,-0- A.W.WIN8ERG & CO. civilian workers had been placed in all army and navy establish1833 So. 4th East, ments, the report stated. "Many skills useful for defense inSalt Lake Qty, Utah dustries have thus been combed out from behind straw counters and n pumps where they had been driven by the depression. As Ton Fay defense production expands, those Taxes levied on manufacturers workers will return to their former re a part of their cost at operation skilled occupations." and an Included In tha price at their products. In tha and you pay d Prison Schools Growing them. For example, one end cents of the price of a loaf of S. U. Steadily Throughout bread la Federal taxes. It helps to NEW YORK. Education and vopay tha high cost at Naw Deal govincational training to rehabilitate ernment mates of American prisons has in the last the country through swept year, transforming many into virtual schools, according to a report of the American Prison association. Out of 136 national and state prison institutions, the survey said, 123 utilize educational training ee an Integral part of their systems today. Thanks to a Doctors pnoerlpUoa ealitd of them give expert MmSmo. tbooMnde now palliate terrible attack of chokies, eaapine. much-ln- f. vocational training to inmates as vEcealnc Bronchial Aathota Dr halplnf nouns ramovo thick oioom mucus. Mo flop, well. no amakaa. no Forty-fou-r state prisons, with a plraaant tablets couple y the Kidneys Mui WATER 1 Wei rPi b tin i Dr. J. OLIN KING 1302 big OPTOMETRIST tout out Complete Optical Service FIRST NAT'L BANK BLDG, one lhonc, Dial widi lied last" Ml Royalty: Tamara de Lemplcka, who In private life la the Baronese de Kuffner, fold a group of friends in the Polish restaurant shortly after the death of former King Aifnwap of Spain that tha monarch had been her mpet loquacious model. Iaifa talked Incessantly of we this and w flier," said the tell, tawny, haired artist. "This distracted me because I did not know whom he wa. discussing. Finally, I exclaimed, Tfour Majesty, I have never had uch a talking modell That tha king and he replied, 'And we. Barmen, have never had such rti.r From then on, we got along excellently." Alfred Sorensen. Progressive Destruction glory: When Benito palada discovered that the terrific dances of Juan Martinez had ao weakened the El Chico floor that It would have to be hia sense of humor came to replaced, the fore. how the night, he distributed exes end crowbars among toe patrons and told them to go ahead end wreak aU the havoc on toe floor they deilred. to 0s an JEWELER Pi an !lill 75 East 2nd. South 'be Jewelry, Watch, Kodak Repairing dwk Jf 40 Yean In Salt Lake City, We can serve you better than evff Ae IF YOU WANT 0. K. SHOE you must polo the heel-tappi- US uumm hatr-tri- - a Zong 'Distance indigestio Mountain Chief sur-prla- DONT FORGET provrs it. or your m.mrir'V? tmi ' A dnisziot today fur n O. D. aseiin I Utah State Old Age Pension The Wonder w ssurffiiiwsasB! WSJSKSiriS? OLD AGE PENSION MINERAL i 'n" dun O.K. SHOE 414 So. State Str-Have your Shoes Repaired John at et SHOH Qo feu fee Pfi idol tit tea p, iwia fat t Music Note: After James J. Jdrons, president of toe borough of Bronx, appointed Elisabeth Seth-ber- g commissioner of music, culture ts tha community of Riverdale, too Metropplltan (ton W'1 funded by a persistent 15. yeuwfid tenor who claimed he was higgeet thing ilnca Caruso." M Wto. Retoberg re lented to toe extent that she to beer too boy sing. After he informed him that tV,UUoa' h,d Promising voice, he Mjried many more years of training AN URGENT MESSAGE to women who suffer to tr eon-ant- 5SS&SJ4 free from some sign Moybe yeuva noticed getting restless, moody, net wnufoprseasd lately your work too much YonnaiPS trou,h1- - Ios,rn "l" "AU right," answered "ThvS I wanted to know. It "hotter rd be enotoer cJrS another Pmahv. FEMALE WEAKNESS wins." " vularitlea. J Vn k hvlpe hundreds Hukhenrt Compound ef thousands of wmk amli'i.JTi.' "YTSS1 elling" woman to go tii!ii ma.&Tr- days." Why not give hnee to Al n |