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Show THE SEARCHLIGHT Did You Invest? Amalgamated Sugar H. A. Benning Utah Utah ZCMI *R. W. Copper and Company Aldrich of the Utah also curious as to whether you re- returns commensurate with your outlay— whether the legislative results you obtained justiceived fied the W. Bank (Eagle) (Cupid) Adams Madsen little a of purchase Doug’s Even to inquire whether each of We are moved you, or the benign institutions you represent so the in Investors Political were illustriously, Manufacof the Utah Division” Utah “Build turers Association, referred to on page 6 of this issue of the Searchlight? And How Much? National Assn. Association Manufacturers Brethren: are State Orval Members We Poultry Producers Clyde C. Eggmonds Deseret Evening News Mark Peterson Nelson Men Utah Company champagne to moisten the parched throats of tax legislators helped put a few Copper dimes into circulation in Utah. So we’ll approve another Copper investment For in you, Utah politics Brother recommendations. this year Eggmonds, We believe we that and next. have you special can save a little money if you threaten legisiators with business reprisals, or sic the Farm Bureau on them, instead of financing their campaigns. Try it before you venture too far. expenditure. are equally curious as to whether you propose to re-invest in 1943 and 1944, even though the Government kicked your kilowatt buddies out of the picture. Your early replies will be appreWe ciated. The Editor BSS. May we suggest to you, Brother Benning, that it might be more appropriate for you to humanize your wage scales rather than put too much money into political enterprises. And to you, Brother Mark, we suggest that before you spend money to purchase legislators to remodel collective bargaining to make it fit Deseret News ideals, that you survey the possibilities of reform in your own establishment. You know, Mark, when the Searchlight chased the 60% loan sharks out of your joint a year or two ago, we left a few other jobs undone—jobs that you and Brother Pegler might work on with honor and profit. And to you, Nels, Old Boy, we extend hearty felicitations. We're glad to see your company invest important money in Utah office-holders, or in any other Utah enterprise. It’s one way to beat Kennecott to the draw and Keep a little Copper dough in the Old Home State. Editor’s note: We borrowed the greeting “Men and Brethren” from the Hod Carriers Union especially for this occasion. And anyhow, don’t you think it’s more in keeping with Christian ethics to spend the money sweeping a few delicate droppings off your own roost before you ask. legislators to brush a fly speck or two off the labor movement? We're a bit curious as to how your “producers” will react to the discovery that through you they have broken into the polite society of the Chamber Inner Circle, and the sacred precincts of the Manufacturers Association. Maybe you want to herd them into the Alta Club? And that’s sumpin! The boys may get the idea that you not only sleek, but may be getting slick. are In your presence, Orval, we become almost inarticulate. We have no suggestions. We know you will keep the interest rate up so you can buy anything you want, including public office holders. To a man who admits he should be occupying the Eagle’s Nest at Washington, our suggestions must be beneath notice. So we abstain. Finally to you, Cupie, we are moved to remind you that $2,000 invested in legislators for 1945 will be a much more productive transaction than the same amount invested in a pool in a 1944 smear campaign. Anyhow, you might use money to buy yourself a sarong or a rebosa. We know, gentlemen, you will give these recommendations your deep consideration. You may even call in your lawyers. They might give you even better tips. In any event, please be assured the suggestions are well meant, and if acted upon may save you money. The Editor. |