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Show Early Spring Round-Up Gh Democratic Leaders Likely The cnly daily newspaper devoted to the progress To ClairAccomplishment and advancement of Central Utah and its people FRIDAY, FEBRUARY6, 1959 By HOLMES ALEXANDER “WASHINGTON, D. C. — It’s pre- Positive Plan for Germany is only the artificial stir created by Moscow. We have to consider, however, many or to Europe which represents a yielding of even the small- that aside from its usual purpose forts, including the recent halting of a truck convoy at the East-West crude way to get at some sort of Scientists, of course, have long speculated on the prospect, and diplomats with that end in view are now being undertaken. They feet wide. Or something. Keirn says what’s likely to hap- pen: is that “we’ll identify their existence through the interception of their communications before we meet them face to face.” words, some future will suddenly be. startled to hear: “And so, ladies and gentlem2n, I give you that man of sterling character, that paragon of courage, that great humanitarian and statesman, the next president of Mars .. .” 3 The juvenile delinquent of today is the senator or representative of tomorrow. Cecil Braun, 19-year-old newspaper carrier, in letter to Indiana Senate urging creation of a Governor’s Youth there can of course be no discussion or negotiation over Berlin er to negotiation, which it is not. What we must indicate to the Russians is our awareness that in their savage manner, like a kid banging on a pan to get attention, they have asked for a new look at Germany and Europe. No narrower approach will do. tional debt, they seem a long way off. Or do they? We would like to pass on, without comment, a couple of stories told to a Sunday School class we were in recently. The stories are true. They happened in Provo. They were told without names by the teacher inf§vhose room they occurred. A few years ago, the Provo School District.adopted a plan to equalize the school load in the various elementary schools winning the general . Germany is the key to Europe. We, not the Russians, must be the onés to turn it in the lock. raised its ugly head among the mouse kingdom. . A neighbor of ours was telling about hearing a certain “‘bumping”’ sound coming from the kitchen one night last week. , It soon subsided and being pretty tired, -the neighbor did not bother to get up to find out the cause, In the morning, however, the reason for the noise was quite apparent. Seems that .an enterprising mouse, out for an evening lark, had procured a bone and had strenuously dragged it to a small hole he had evidently fixed up for his apartment; Mr. Mouse went down the hole first and planned to drag the bone in after him for a midger than the hole and all he did was’ to ment. “You’re kidding,’’ she said. , “No.” replied the mother, ‘‘We have “worked so hard, and gone so far in debt to live in a better section of town, and now this has happened.” The teacher, with what seems to us consummate wisdom, said: ‘‘There are 36 children in my class. You come to school tomorrow, and if, out of all those scrubbed, shining little faces, you can pick out the ‘bus children’ I will try to do something about your problem.” The mother, a fundamentally fine per- son, started to cry. “I don’! know: what made me sayit,’” she said. She did not attempt to pick out the ‘‘bus children,” and her child apparently went on asso- ciating with them. But as the teacher said, it was something that had been inside her, and when the proper circum. stances arose to bring it out, it came. Story number two was told by the same teacher, It happened in the same room, in the same school. A little Brazilian boy was entered in the class. He had snapping dark éyes, dark hair, and a dark skin. He also had unusua] intelligence and personality. The first day the other children took to him like ducks to water. “Come sit by me.” “Come play’ with us.’’ Then the children went home that night and told their parents about him. The next day he was a virtual outcast. It took, said the teacher, a good many days and a meeting with the parents specifi* eally on this problem to get it more or less straightened out. These are the incidents. They are true. They happened here.—T. H. L, : 6 ee ’ C. WILSON United Press International WASHINGTON (UPI) —If ghosts do walk, then the shade of Col. get the bone good and stuck in the open- ing, while he was stuck in the hole.— M. B. H. -_ + & # NEW BYU MASCOT? See’ where the BYU student cabinet has been approached with the suggestion that the time - honored Cougar be dropped as a university symbol and mascot. Reason for the suggestion was “‘to give BYU a more suitable name than the present mascot ‘Cougar’ which is completely un- related to any of the, school’s backHow about Lion of Zion?—T. H. L. ’ ** ¢ * RFAL COVERAGE Cautious officials who carefully scrutinize their audience to be sure no known reporters are present before speaking candidly may be in for a mild jolt, Journalism students from Brigham Young University are now attending governmental meetings en masse. The students were welcomed Monday evening by Provo mayor, Dr. Lloyd Cullimore. “If every reporter reports from a slightly different viewpoint, we'll be interested in seeing how you covered the council meeting,”’ he told the students.— J. M. G. se#ee¢ When your helper puts something away in an odd place, he’s either too lazy or too stupid or too ornery to put it away right. But when you put it in a new spot, it’s rearranging the place for more efficiency. E. J. A. ec * Long years afterward, I asked is shooting quail. Ed -was a Kentucky colonel who looked like a general and acted like a field marshal. He was a dust like a Massachusetts Daniel Boone. It was the first Washington had known that Coolidge could I don’t miss.” sharp sh Ed abandoned ordinary shooting habits in his early For your information, a .410 is almost a rifle with a bore only slightly larger than a cigarette. The numberof shot in a .410 shell is mighty few and the number of shooters who can knock over quail with such brief armament probably is fewer. It is a remarkable feat that Eisenhower sometimes guns with a .410 and gets birds, too. Your Family Doctor ested Calvin Coolidge in fishing. The colonel was a lifetime Secret Seryice man — better with a pistol that a shoulder gun. Back there in 1923, Coolidge had been asked about fishing on an upcoming vacation. “Don’t think I'll fish,” Coolidge replied. “Fishing is for small boys.” There was an election on the next year and Starling, a member of the White House details, persuaded Coolidge on vacation to pose with rod and reel just to hu- mor American fishermen who didn’t ‘like that crack about their favorite sport. Coolidge not only posed, he caught somefish. Thereafter, Coolidge usually vacationed where the fishing was good. Good fishing was not the only vacation factor. Coolidge was a close man with a dollar —his own or the taxpayers’. It was his habit to require merely a special car attached to a regular train when he travelled. He and Mrs. Coolcontent with a table in the regular dining car, and ordinary passengers could use that table after the President and his wife haddined. Coolidge liked free board and ‘room. If his on the cuff vacation visit became a part of a big real estate sales ballyhoo, as one did in Florida, for example, Coolidge could overlook it and hope that the suckers would get their money back, in time. Pictures Can Lie It was that way toward the end of Coolidge’s elected term when he and Mrs. Coolidge were persuaded to spend a free Thanksgiying at an enormous Virginia plan- factor involved. Written for NEA Service the air we breathe is continuing to mount, Only recently, for example, a three-day national ‘air pollution conference called by the 'U. S. Public Health Service was held in Washington, D. C. Among the points brought. up at that. time was the theory that there are definite links between cancer and air pollution. Dr.’ Burney, Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, reported that cancer can be pro- duced in animals by using concentrates of urban smog, and that deaths from lung cancer are twice as high in the larger cities than in nonurban areas. Of course, the connection has not been absolutely proved, but the circumstantial evidence cannot be ignored. Deaths have been reported from pollution of the atmosphere from the Meuse Valley, Belgium, in 1930; Donora, Pennsylvania, attack, Defense Secretary McEl- This is the de- velopment of stable, quiet air known as “temperature inversion,” which temporarily pre- vents the escape of the contaminated air. This is a problem which requires multiple attack. There is Pittsburgh have made great strides in cutting down on the release of air contaminants and thus on the smog. As more is learned about the whole subject, the results of such work will become increasingly effective. The subject of smog has its fascinating side as well as its serious one. During the London smog, for example, prize cattle that were being shown were badly affected, tle in the but ordinary cat- same area’ escaped the familiar barnyard with high in London, sible for about 4,000 deaths. There problems are many involved in technical trying to control smog in large industrial areas. There is even some difference of opinion on the source of the air contamination. It almost certainly comes in part from the release of products from industrial plants and from the exhaust of motor vehicles. But there is at least one other concentrations of ammonia. The ammonia was believed to neutralize the sulphur dioxide gas in the smog. The question of atmospheric pollution involves both health questions and industrial ones. It also spills over into basic problems of climate and weather. Consequently, one may suspect that it will take a long time before the problem becomesentire- ly solved. ° he predicted a petering out by spring of the ‘recession. He could be right again. Still, the two things that could be calléd dram- atic—a tax cut on one hand, a return to economic controls on the other—seem very remote, Welfare and public works, in- cluding school and hospital con- struction, as well as more dams and airfields, are much in demand, especially by the many new Congressional members who came in by promising everything. But except for airfields, which the jet age demands, the spending may well~be discouraged by presidential vetoes and by seriousminded public opinion, This leaves foreign affairs, a field in which Senator Humphrey is especially anxious to shine beeause of his eight-hour talkathon with Premier Khrushchev. Humphrey has been majoring in atomic disarmament, but he has no more chance than ever of finding a workable formula. Sadly, it is World Communism rather than the American Congress which can be expected to dominate events in 1959. In early February the signs are for a chatterbox session with humdrum results. and the Russians are increasing have it. All things considered, this could be the luckiest way to - Tell Me Why? ~ WhenDid Voting Originate? By A. LEOKUM restrictions on voting were so Win the Britannica Junior 15volume encyclopedia for school severe, despite the Revolution, that only one-fourth of the population was permitted to vote. Most be prevented or reduced. Somecities like New York and dent was right (and the rest of us wrong) last year at this time when that he is spending less money on national defense even though the dollar is losing purchasing power still much to be learned on what substances are most harmful and how the release of these substances into the atmosphere can the smog der constant criticism, is very pleased with itself about our military posture. Senator Symington, ‘the chief Democratic critic, says this is false complacency that is swerable retort to the observation in 1938; and London, in December, 1952. The worst of these was four-day neglected, will not advance much ‘beyond its present status. The Administration, despite being un- roy has developed a pretty unan- serious injury. The explanation. was thought to be because the prize animals were kept clean while the ordimary ones for slaughter stood in which was thought to be repson- Military legislation, not quite as urgent as Labor because it is less thas told this reporter off-record, the only way Symington can .be proved right is for the Russians to Will RequireMuch Study By EDWIN P. JORDAN, M.D. bor issue. in our times. based upon minimized estimates of Russian strength. But, as one of his Armed Services colleagues a Solution to Smog Problem Concern over pollution of Taught Cel To Fish Ed would like that. Ed always got quail when he hunted, an almost perfect shot. It was Ed who inter- and home. Send your questions, name, age, address to “Tell Me Why!” care of this paper. Today’s winneris: Gail Purcell, 9, Madison, Wis. The right to vote in political elections is. called suffrage. It includes voting on people for pub- lic office and on laws presented to the people for approval. In the history of man, suffrage has usually been exerci by favored groups or individuals. The right of every individual to~ an equal vote in the government in which he.lives, which would be complete democracy, hardly exists even today. At all times there have -been certain restrictions on voting. Some have been wise, some wicked. But in different places and at different times these restrictions have included circumstances of birth, age, race, religion, sex, educa- of these restrictions had to do with property, religion, or the payment of taxes. In this country it is the state, and not the federal government, which confers the right to vote. So a state can set up any restrictions upon voting it wishes, pro- viding these restrictions don’t violate the Constitution of the United States. *e. @ FUN TIME * ~The Chuckle Box Woman on Ship:. How fast are we going? Captain: We're going as fast as the tide. Woman: How fast is that? Captain: e Woman: Can’t you untie them? * « tion, social or economic position, ewnership of property, and payment of taxes. With the beginning of democracy in ancient Greece and Rome, there was a primitive form of suffrage. In the general assemblies of Athens, for exam- Ruth Millett ple, voting was done by a show of hands when public matters were concerned. A secret ballot was held when individuals were ‘ Behavior of Husbands tation for which a smart promoter needed some fast publicity. The promoter was about to transform HOW TRUE! country club. Ed Starling went along to Virginia as a member of Secret Service detail. handle a gun. I saw that newsreel and wondered. Newsreels of that holiday shewed Coolidge on the trap range, crumbling clay pigeons to end where President Eisenhower idge were ground or purposes.” the big house ang spacious ground into an elegant and expensive Ed Sartling about. it. “Ed, I didn’t know Cal was such a great shot.” “Couldn’t hit a barn,” Ed replied “I was standing there just out of camera range with my .410. Every time Ca: shot, I shot. And involved, as when the citizens voted to send away some public who -had fallen into dis- Any married woman sometimes Barbs By HAL COCHRAN & We don’t know if the céntroversial Sunday closing law will be passed by Utah State Legislature. But in Provo a few years ago, the city es. © i Most women claim they don’t like gossips, but how they love ‘to listen to them. f +e * Greed seems to be a universal human trait. It crops up in children, in adults, ingnations. Now, it seems, it has even 4 night snack. However, his eyes were bik- @ MOUSE ACTS LIKE HUMAN e LYLE pealed it as unworkable. A similar law for Orem was blocked in the courts as A Provo woman who’s clever with her knitting needle complains her husband doesn’t appreciate her skill. He calls her a “knit wit.”—E. J. A. Pr By eral Republicans won’t back it. This means it simply doesn’t have the votes. Senator Goldwater. may submit a very strong measure, probably including an anti-trust _(provision, It could not possibly get the votes to pass. What will pass. in all likelihood, is a very feeble law against crime and misfeasance, completely dodging the La- $77 billion in taxes so as to achieve a balance. But the Presi- weight there’s no limit to how big or heavy you can be. Did you know that the heaviest boxer in history was a man from South Africa called Ewart. Potgeiter, who was 7 feet one inch tall and weighed in at 326 pounds a O's and A’s passed a Sunday closing law, then re- NO APPRECIATION - see ‘ Shade of Col. Starling In Georgia’s Piney Woods. youth and went into the brush for quail with nothing heavier than a 410 shotgun. and support.of world opinion as a sound contribution to peace. + lived near the school in one of the neighborhood’s fine homes said: “Tell me what I can do to protect my child from the bus children.” The teacher looked at her in amaze- Sharp Shooting Kentucky Colonel sians, from Genman attack to the Rus- by bringing children by bus from across ) town to the newer schools. One day the teacher was approached by a mother whom she liked and respected as a friend. The mother, who bill, but the Democrats and Lib- If they will talk on this basis, then we must seize the opportunity for presenting a broad, positive program for settlement which will pass the multiple tests of safeguarding Germany and the West, offering assurances of security Off the Beat- By the Herald Staff Discrimination and prejudice are national issues these days—butlike the na- has submitted a reasonably good Ed Starling will be down there in Georgia’s piney woods this week- Z PREJUDICE CLOSE TO HOME vision section. : The Eisenhower Administration 3 They are calling it the ‘beer-but-notbread’ law,” he said.—J. M..G. & ‘ Se Right now is a good time to’buy a thermometer — they’re always g Sshad Council. had in recent times. ‘ Whatever we come up with, iu other support the Democratic (KennedyErvin) bill without Title Six,” the latter being the Taft-Hartley re- brighter invention than they have F In American space jockey, idly twiddling his electronic dials, one day Community Conciliation, but neither will alter the current situation. The new laws may be showy but will hardly be substantial. Inflation will remain, as it is now, a problem which Labor and Business will have to solve, or b Ifed. Nobody expects the President’s budget to yieid should be thorough and searching. The issues need new imagination, challenged right to be in Berlin is passing unpopular force acts? We will probably »get an extension of sion and possibly a new bureau of many and a larger European settlement. Conferences among Western alone. Even to entertain such talks would be to concede that our un- this, why should Congress act by gt In dreaming about it, though, we’ve mostly imagined that one day we’d step out of a rocket and be greeted by somelittle man with feet two inches long and eyes four. gives every heing a dud—noise with- the present Civil Rights Commis- re universe, sign of ty voring life on other bodies are to be presumed in great number within planetary systems all over the most needed of all, from Berlin—we should be prepared for a full and fresh exploration of all issues pertaining to Ger-’ many believe that conditions fa- Es 4 In the months ahead—perhaps most pointedly after the expiration of Russia’s arrogantly proposed May 27 deadline for our departure. Maj. Gen. Donald Keirn, head of the Air Force nuclear engine program, thinks that if life exists on other planets we may hear it before weseeit. least productive sessions that ever assembled, and this is why: Labor legislation, perhaps the graye Hello, Out There... This possibility we cannot ig- nore, and the evidence is that .we will not. scaled ee settlement of the German problem, : We know there is no genuine crisis in Berlin or Germany. There maneuvers be attempting in its 5 _ German border. of trying to keep the West off balance, the Kremlin may by these Hetnitei est order to Russian ultimatums, deadlines and similar forcing ef- FH The United States neednot and should not take any action with regard either to Berlin, to Ger- dictable that along around June, Q—What states bear the title Commonwealth? i A—Virginia, Kentucky, Massa¥ ehusetts and manorens |