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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER. IIYRUM. UTAH f llteJloMG Rcf&rfe Z: Vn Released by Western Newspaper Union. INVESTIGATION OF GRAFT CHARGES DEMANDED IN THE PROSECUTION of a war there are bound to be some mistakes in judgment on the part of those directing the production of supplies, and those directing the fighting. Such mistakes may be, and usually are, expensive, they are to be regretted, but must be expected. Such mistakes in no way constitute a criminal action, and are subjecto no criminal penalty. There are other mistakes, occa-- f ned not by judgment, but by negligence. The law recognizes such a thing as criminal negligence when there are noSxoneiatiiia"'rsups. IJnder any stances negligence excusable as is mistaken judgment. Then there is outright intent to be dishonest, to defraud those who must do the paying, to secure for others something to which they are not entitled. It is known by the ugly name of graft, and the grafter is numbered among the lowest type of criminals. Fulton Lewis Jr., a Mutual network commentator, has presented over the air what he has stated as facts, that, if true, would certainly taint as grafters a number of people named, and others Implied. If his statements are not true the circulation of them over the air would constitute criminal libel for which Mr. Lewis and the Mutual Broadcasting company would be liable. If such a charge is not brought that. In Itself, should be sufficient evidence to cause a searching congressional investigation. Mr. Lewis has charged that American peothe ple have been defrauded, either through negligence or intent, of many millions, or possibly billions of dollars. He has offered as evidence what he says are factual statements of names, places, amounts, methods and specific contracts. If those statements are false the courts can provide redress for the accused. If they are true the American people demand the punishment of the guilty whoever they may be. Congress cannot be expected to take cognizance of every hearsay charge that is made, but in this case there is so much involved, so many ramifications, that the congressional investigation is fully warranted. Should the investigation develop criminal negligence, or a direct attempt to defraud the American people, congress will turn the case over to the department of justice. The American people have demonstrated their willingness to pay the terrific cost of our fight for freedom, but they are not willing to finance the making of a bunch of millionaires through any process of graft. AFTER MORE THAN three years of real work at the job, Senator Byrd and his committee for the reduction of government expenditures have dug out of the maze that is Washington 1,141 different government bureaus, departments, administrations and what have you. Those 1,141, with headquarters at Washington, maintain tens of thousands of local offices throughout the United States. They have been responsible for many forms and questionnaires the citizens have been ordered to fill out and which, in practically all cases, have served no useful purpose. Through these executive - order - created bureaus, etc., there is a duplication of effort in many lines. A duplication that is burdensome and expensive to the citizens. AUDIT OF AGENCIES IS SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICE THERE IS A BILL now before the senate that provides for an audit by the Offiae of the Comptroller General and the jurisdiction of congress over the many government corporations created by presidential execu- tive orders. These government corporations, directly or indirectly, affect practically every citizen of the nation. Of them the comptroller general, Lindsay C. Warren, said to a congressional committee: They have become greater than congress, and, at times, arrogantly snap their fingers in the face of congress. There are 101 such corporations, with assets of 27 billion dollars, and liabil-tie- s of 22 billion. The government guarantees their stock, but has no jurisdiction over their operations, and makes no audit of their accounts. It is time something was done about them. THE REPORT of the Commissionof Internal Revenue shows the people of Hawaii, that group of small islands lying far out in the Pacific ocean as our American outpost, pay into the federal treasury as income taxes more money than any one of It took much effort on 13 states. the part of those people to induce us to accept the islands as a gift, and they have proven a financial surprise package as well as a military protection. They should have the opportunity to become our 49th state of the Union. er By I WASHINGTON Walter Shead WNU Correspondent WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS I . New Uses for an Old Fashioned Knife Box HIGHWAY PROBE: Graft Charged Japanese Maneuvers in China Betray Fear of U. S. Invasion; Spurred by charges that hundreds of millions of dollars are being grafted on the construction of the highway linking the U. S. with the Panama canal, the senate war investigating committee prepared to undertake a probe of all projects on foreign soiL Launched by the war department, the highway came in for the major attention, with Representative Arends (I1L) pointing up the charges with the declaration that while a private construction firm botched up a road building job in Nicaragua for $8,000,060, army engineers laid a similar stretch perfectly for only $2,000,000. Miles of the private job are of soft road bed and virtually impassable in many parts, be said. Echoing charges of Senators Ferguson (Mich.); Moore (Okla.) and Robertson (Wyo.), Representative Arends also declared that most of the graft is made under arrangements whereby private contractors rent their own equipment to the government for use on a project. Monthly rental of a D-- 8 crawler type tractor Is $775 whether the machine Is worked or left idle, he said. inter-Americ- United Nations Chart Peace Released by Western Newspaper Union. are expressed la tbese colamns, they are those of (EDITOR'S NOTE: Whee pinions aews analysts and Union necessarily of this newspaper.) Westers Newspaper at inter-Americ- Explosive Agricultural Front WNU Washington Bureau $ 21 Union Trust Building . INVENTS of an explosive nature erupted on the agricultural front this week, events which threatened to rock the foundations of the entire agricultural program and the economic life of farmers and, as a result, of every rural community. First was the fight made against senate confirmation of Claude R. Wickard, secretary of agriculture, t" e director of the Rural Electrification administration. Second was the action of the senate committee eliminating the 50 per cent tariff cut provisions from the reciprocal trade extension bill and Senator Tobeys subsequent charge of Five fat lobbyists with round bottoms and round heads perched outside the senate doors, and, Third, and probably more amazing, the annexation of a rider on the senate bill extending the OPA price control bill for another year, which would scrap the parity principle of fixing farm prices and institute a cost-plu- s plan instead. AH three of tbese events were of vital interest to the farmers of the nation . . . vital In that and they affected the every-da- y economic life of every farmer in America hit at bis pocket-boo- k and his way of life. The fight on Mr. Wickard developed into a party fight and, after three days of hearings, the senate committee voted 11 to 8 for confirmation. The Wickard appointment by President Truman was expected to be a routine affair, when Senator Shipstead, and a member of the senate agricultural and forestry committee, asked that hearings be held. There was plenty of testimony In the three-da- y hearing, but no evidence against Secretary Wickard. The witnesses either didn't like him, didnt think he would make a good director, didnt like his politics, but could offer no specific evidence against his appointment. ... Concerned Some two dozen witnesses repre- senting approximately 75 farmers serving some 80,000 farmers were present to testify against Wickard out of a total of 835 farmers REA serving Of 1,250,000 farmers in the nation. those tesitfying, one witness represervsented 51 REA ing 65,000 farmers in Iowa alone. The others were scattered. The result was that Senators Shipstead of Minnesota, Capper of Kansas, Butler of Nebraska, Bushfield of South Dakota, Wilson of Iowa and Cordon of Oregon, all Republicans, voted against Wickard. Two Republicans, Willis of Indiana and Aiken of Vermont,' voted with the solid Democratic delegation on the committee. The Rural Electrification administration is probably more important In raising the living standards of agricultural life in the nation than any other agency. A measure Introduced by Senator Lucas passed by the senate, and now pending in the house, separates REA from the department of agriculture, placing it on an independent basis and provides $585,000,000 for loans to for the extension of rural electrification. One of the charges against Wickard was that he had no vision for the future of REA and that he was against its independence as a governmental agency. In a recent interview, however, Wickard declared he intended to bring electricity to 3,665,000 farm homes in the immediate five-yeperiod after the war and that instead of building short dead-en- d electric lines, he planned surveys of 20 counties or more at one time and the construction of lines to reach every farmer in the area. (D-IU- .) Wherry and Cost-Plu- s Senator Shipstead, together with Senator Wherry engifarm price neered the cost-plu- s amendment to the OPA measure. It is likely that by the time this is in print, the house will have eliminated this amendment, but its senate adoption caught the administration leaders asleep and is an indication of what could easily happen in a legislative jam. There has been considerable talk lately about this procedure to measure farm prices, but this is the first time it has appeared in the open. Edward A. ONeal branded the amendment as unsound, unworkable and highly inflationary. Although President Truman also indicated his disapproval of the rider, as long ago as 1939 he himself voiced approval of a cost-plu- s system for handling some farm products under certain conditions. Addressing the Missouri state legislature March 21, 1939, he is quoted as saying: Cotton, wheat and meat are world products and require world markets for their distribution, and if the world markets eannot be restored, these crops are going to have to be handled on a domestic allotment or basis. are dropping propaganda leaflets as well as bombs on Japan. At left, leaflet depicting Uncle Sam standing over Jap leader with planes and ships, reads that warlords miscalculated American strength; in center, at right, native feudal military clique is shown pulling nation down; andwith Inscription quoting warrior Is pictured battling modern U. S. weapons, Jap sergeant on honor and logic of surrender. B-2- Although no peace conference was PACIFIC: held at San Francisco, the United Nations postwar organization proStrategic Moves vided for international trusteeships Chinese both Maneuverings by over conquered enemy territory and comChina and Japanese troops in eventual attainment of self-rul-e the manded the shifting spotlight in the or sub-efor to independence seeking Pacific, with the enemy Under the arrangethe people. on strengthen his position ments, the U. S. would be permitted exAsiatic mainland against an to retain Jap possessions for depected U. S. invasion. fensive bases until congress agreed in Fevered Japanese activity to turn them over to the peace orand fell Okinawa China continued as the enemy reported the anchorage ganization. In addition to providing for politiof 100 Allied transports off the Ryuand military action, an internacal an of impreskyu s and the presence court of justice was set up tional sive task fleet in Formosan waters. for 'the settlement of legal disputes conChinn With among nations, with the security sidered n twin defensive bascouncil empowered to enforce deciittion along with the homeland, sions. Special bodies looking toward self, the enemys movements the social, as well as economic deIn the territory apparently were velopment of nations, also were esof a designed to meet the threat tablished. combined U. S. attack from sea on land, MONARCHY: and Chinese assault while also consolidating commuUnder Fire nication lines. With the opposition threatening conmainland the Reports from virtual civil war if King Leopold flicted with the Chinese playing up should return to their assault on the big bomber base his throne in to the lost at Liuchow previously Europes Japs, and the enemy emphasizing time - honored but Kong of Hong action, northeast dimming institutwhere they claimed to have foiled ion of monarchy the plans of 60,000 Chinese troops to came under further aid an American landing. fire. While the Nipponese maneuvered Weakened of S. U. conquest about in China, ago by constitutionOkinawa made their overall position al stringencies, even more precarious, affording an kingly authority has excellent operational base for future come under heavy aerial, sea or land assaults on either assault in the wake holdJapan itself or nearby enemy of World War II, particularly where ings, notably Formosa. underground elements resisting GerMarked by some of the bloodman occupation claimed a hold on fighting of the iest large-scal- e the people. In the case of Greece, war, the Okinawa campaign cost George II finds himself unable to rethe Japs over 87,000 in dead turn to Athens because of internal alone, with the usual small opposition; in Yugoslavia, Peter has been forced to bow to the Partisan smattering of prisoners, who failed to battle to the end like worker; in Italy, VicTito, Though overthe majority. tor Emmanuel was forced to retire because of democratic politicians whelming U. S. air, sea and eneground power doomed the opposition to his countenancing of Fascism and put the monarchy in my from the start, the Japs Prince Umbertos none too firm or fought hard from terrain until the fall of the hands. popular No weakling, Leopold has not Shurl line across, the island debeen cowed by his opposition, seekprived them of strong natural defenses. Of 45,029 U. S. casualing to return with the support of the ties, 11,269 were killed or missstrong Catholic party plus syming, and 33,769 wounded. pathetic elements from other political parties. Though Britain has proUNITED NATIONS: fessed open neutrality in the Belgian dispute, Leopolds mother has Chart Peace behalf in London, With final deliberations of the par- been active in his to monattachment where strong to the concessions ley marked by to exist continues Naparticulararchy United smaller countries, the of the opportunity it aftions whipped their postwar peace ly because for alliances through fords welding FranSan at organization into shape cisco, with major responsibility for family relationships. future stability devolving upon the RECIPROCAL TRADE: the U. S.t Britain, Big Five Russia, France and China. The pact Pass New Act must now be ratified by member Termed by Pres. Harry S. Trucountries. man of the first order of imporRight to air a grievance before tance for the success of my adminissecurity council bul- tration, the bill extending the the trade act for three years warked by the Big Five as permanent members, and the privilege to and authorizing the chief executive discuss all matters falling within In- to cut tariff levels 50 per cent below ternational relations, were the two existing levels was passed by both prerogatives won by the smaller house" and senate. nations in the closing sessions of By a 54 to 21 vote, the senate sent the parley after Russian opposition. the bill to the White House for sigDespite the smaller nations last nature after defeating an effort to minute victories, however, chief t strike the Presidents tariff cutting powers of the postwar peace organ- authority from the legislatioa Beization remain in the hands of the cause some duties already have Big Five, with virtually they alone been slashed 50 per cent below the schedules of 1930 unable to arbitrate disputes, impose Smoot-Hawleder the previous reciprocal trade economic sanctions to bring potential aggressors in line and call up act, total reductions of 75 per cent the international air, sea and ground will now be permissible. forces to enforce peace. ConverseThough the Republican minority ly, any of the Big Five could veto bitterly opposed the bill on the such action. grounds that it would countenance a Creation of the International air, flow of cheap goods to the U. S. in sea and ground force under a gen- detriment to American producers, eral military staff with regional administration forces experienced branches marked the first time in little difficulty pushing the measure history that such an organization through as a step toward international economic had been established. ct ed Bel-giu- long cave-studd- ed y STATE REVENUES RISE ME AT PRODUCTION With at least 3,000,000 fewer TRUCK STRIKES: G.I.s Man Vehicles TPHESE touch for serving food or drinks or to fill with plants or cut flowers. They are useful for sewing, knitting or reading matter too. And here is good news you dont CARRY YOUR WORK OR READING FROM PLACE TO PLACE OR USE FCR SERVING HOT ROLLS, FRUIT OR DRINKS THE ACTUAL-- SIZE Ipattern 'A 1 zy ; COMPLETE DIRECTIONS-- ! O'FOR THE KNIFE BOX WTTH OR WITHOUT THE ATTACHED MAKING ctaijA v.ruiru UAft have to rummage in antique shops to find one. It may be made right at home without any complicated tools. Even the little stand with leaves is of such handy pull-othat it can be construction simple made by any amateur. It may be attached to the knife box and carried right along with it. ut It is fun to cut these pieces out of good clear pine or maple. The Joinings are of the simplest type made with plastic glue. quick-dryin- Thousands of army troops poured into Chicago by air, vehicle and train to man idle carriers and break the back of an extended strike of members of two trucking unions dissatisfied with a War Labor board ruling allowing them a raise of $4.08 for a 51 hour week. They asked for a $5 raise and a week. Though neither the Independent Chicago Truck Drivers union nor the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (AFL) officially called a strike, some 10,000 of their 14,000 members were out, with drivers afforded police and military protection on their routes. Under federal law, union officiers are liable for prosecution for calling a walkout on government managed industries. With workers Ignoring their leaders pleas to return to their jobs in the early days of the strike, much essential war and civilian freight lay unmoved as the force of some g 400 G.I.s and 4,000 drivers proved inadequate. When union members persisted In holding out, 10,000 additional G.I.s were ordered to the city. The army will break the strike. You cant beat the United States army, said Ellis T. Longenecker, federal manager for the struck-bounproperties. 48-ho- work- Collections from general sales, War I. the U. S. has produced and processed an average of 7,000,000,-00- 0 more pounds of meat annually than was produced and processed in the average year of that war, Harry W. Farr, chairman of the National Live Stock and Meat board, reported at the recent meeting of the to an high of $745,000,000 or 38 5 per cent of the $1,940,000,000 collected by all 48 states from all their major excise taxes during the year. Total sales, use and gross income taxes, also, represents a 7.5 per cent Increase over collections for 1941 all-tim- e g NOTE Pattern 281 gives actual-siz- e patterns for all parts of the knife box and for the sides of the stand. Illustrated assembly directions, a complete list of materials and directions for an antique finish for both pieces are included. To get Pattern 281, send 15 cents with name and address direct to: MBS. RUTH WYETH Bedford Hills Enclose 15 SPEARS New York Drawer 14 cents for Pattern No. 28L . Name Address non-striki- d Find Tuberculosis Vaccine Seven years of experience at the Tuberculosis Chicago Municipal sanitarium have held out high hope for a TB vaccine capable of preventing growth of the disease in children whose parents or other family members have or have not been afflicted by the malady. Known as the bacillus of Calmette and Guerin, or BCG, after the French physicians who developed it, the vaccine was given to 1J02 infants within three to seven days after birth. At the same time, 1,2 76 unvaccinated children were kept under observation for comparison. According to Dr. Frederick Tice of the Chicago tuberculosis center, only three cases and one death of TB were reported out of the 1J02 vaccinated children, while 23 cases and four deathes were recorded for those unvaccinated. Of vaccinated children whose parents or other family members have had the disease, only one contracted TB and none died, while of the unvaccinated in the same group four developed the malady and three died. The sew government tire In tluitry expansion program Is geared to produce an additional 21,300 military tires a day, or 6,000,000 more a year. Foam rubber is expected to replace familiar upholstery in automobile construction seats, saving nearly a foot ia the length of the body. , i Rubber springs already In use ex- perimentally for automobile springs, and In actua I operation on street cars, may speed oil wheel transportation and greatly Increase riding comfort; , MOSCOW: Sentence Poles In a case typical of swift Russian court procedure, 12 of the Polish underground leaders charged with carrying on subversive activities behind Red army lines were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment, with three acquitted. Also typical of the conduct of defendants on trial in the Soviet, the accused wholly or partially admitted their guilt and in the prosecuvirtually tion against themselves. During the brief trial, the defendants said that the Polish under-goun- d had been ordered into hiding by the government in exile In London and advised to form a military-politicorganization designed to resist alleged Russian encroachments against Polish independence. Charging the Reds with trying to set up a communist - dominated rule in Poland, the London regime long has been at loggerheads with Moscow. Russias arrest of the underground leaders after allegedly inviting them to discuss political questions first provoked a stir in U. S. and British circles, with one of the objectives of Harry Hopkins recent mission to Moscow being to straighten out the tangle. al to dietary indiscretions, change DUEdrinkingwater or sudden change in weather can be quickly relieved by Wakefields Blackberry Balsam. 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Five large plants are producing oxide from which pure aluminum Is made. way-t- relieve MONTHLY try ers on farms and ranches during use and gross income taxes levied the last four years than in World by a total of 23 states soared in 1944 knife fashioned old are popular as a quaint boxes lf Get Into Action For Full Victory! |