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Show t tsAi'vvr i a ta a a wxxk r 11 w n if "ii 11 11 11 u 11 . w i v 11 11 if m v 11 hf.Jf ' 1 SJB. . V- I k. El I II II, II II MM VI II II -VI. II M II T M II. rfc . : ; ; r- : -r . : t i Weather V ft' ft UTAH Fair tonight and Saturday, Satur-day, warmer southwest portion tonight. Maximum Temp. Thursday . . 99 Minimum Temp. Thursday .... SZ FIFTIETH YEAR, NO. 250 MERRY GO-ROUND A Daily Picture of What's Going On in National Affairs By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN Hard Administrative Problems Prob-lems Confront President Before He Takes Stump; New Taxes, Drought Relief Among Them ; Soil Conser-vation Conser-vation Gets Big Test ; New Labor ' Polfcyv May Emerge From Steel Crisis, AFL Executive Meetings ; Important Im-portant Probes Get Under Way; Dollar "Stabilization May Be in Offing. WASHINGTON Now that the preliminary political cannonading is over, the big job facing theipaign president is to get some of the important administrative problems prob-lems piled on his desk out of the way before the campaign begins in earnest. Congress dumped several tough ones in his lap, another came along with the drought, and he wants to get the administrative machine running smoothly before he takes to the stump. Here are the chief administrative activities he will either supervise himself, or keep an eye on during the summer: sum-mer: Taxes The treasury - faces the big job of putting into operation opera-tion the new system of corporation corpora-tion taxes passed by congress. A special committee of income tax lawyers is now drafting regulations regula-tions covering each section of the bill. Taxes under the bill are payable pay-able next March 15. Corporations, however, will change their dividend divi-dend policy this year in order to escape the penalty tax on undivided undivid-ed surpluses. Drought Henry Wallace's experts ex-perts have informed Roosevelt that the present drought may become be-come as serious as the one in 1934. A committee has been appointed ap-pointed to deal with. human relief, livestock relief, and eradication of pests. The president is ready to divert di-vert large sums from the relief appropriation to the stricken .states, if necessary, and ask con-gres con-gres for additional funds next session to make it up. Soil Conservation Wallace has reported that he expects larger adherence that is, more participating partici-pating farmers to his new plan than to the old AAA. But this is only surmise. The main uncertainty uncertain-ty is the extent to which soil conservation con-servation will bring about crop control and maintain farm prices. The new program meets its real test this summer. Crime G-Boss J. Edgar Hoover, Hoo-ver, having mopped up most of the big shot racketeers, hopes to catch up this summer with 12,849 cases now under investigation and 5.000 others not yet assigned. They include all offenses against the federal government except counterfeiting and narcotic violations. viola-tions. Labor The president is carefully care-fully watching reports on John L. Lewis' drive to organize the steel industry. He held an important im-portant conference with Lewis during the Philadelphia convention conven-tion in order to soothe his ire at the failure of tie Guffey bill to pass. He has ordered the justice department to investigate price-fixing price-fixing by the big steel companies. The A. F. of L. executive council coun-cil meets here July 8. At this meeting Old Guard members threaten to suspend Lewis. It will be a warm scrap and may result in history-making changes in policy. Finance- The cash balance in (Continued on Page Two) Building Permits Granted To Three Three new permits for buildings in Provo were granted recently by City Engineer E. A. Jacob. . . L. W. Gammon was given a house at 1057 Weslr First South street, a $2000 job; Jessie Gray was granted a permit to build a ; turkey breeding outbuilding at M185 South State atreel?. to house -200 turkeys, and Ross L. Jensen Ivas issued a permit for a $3000 f welling at Seventh East and fourth North streets. AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER BORAH SILENT ON HIS PLAN IN CAMPAIGN Bolt of Republican Party Unlikely; Declines To Talk Politics POCATELLO, Idaho, July 3 (u.R) Senator William E. Borah of Idaho returned to his home state for the first time this year today, refusing flatly to reveal the course he will follow in the 1936 cam- Although hfe declined definite information regarding his plans, Borah dropped what' were regarded regard-ed as indications he will not bolt the Republican party, at least in his. expected campaign for re-election to the Idaho senate seat he has held for 30 years. Lays Off Landon Between now and July 10, he said, he will announce his campaign cam-paign position, a point of paramount para-mount interest both to state and national political leaders. "I won't discuss politics until these,, oelehrations arg k9srer,.. . Political Poli-tical discussions are not compatible compati-ble with the type of celebrations at which I'm speaking, here and at Filer," he said. He refused to discuss Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas, Republican presidential nominee, or the party platform adopted at Cleveland. Although he maintained strict ilence on his expected campaign for re-election, Borah admitted he understood certain Idaho politicians politic-ians are circulating nominating petitions in his behalf. In order for him to be qualified for the August primary ballot, these petitions peti-tions must be on file with the secretary sec-retary of state by July 11. Political observers believed the veteran senator tipped his hand, on this score, since it was believed the petitions were being circulated by Republican leaders. DEATH CLAIMS HARRIET SCOn Mrs. Harriet Broadbent Scott 82, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hatt'ie Shep-heut-2881 Seventh East Street. Mrs. Scott was an active church worker and Nephi pioneer, was born in Salt Lake City, Nov. 16, 1853. She was the widow of the lal'j Walter Scott. When a child, she went to Nephi with her parents and helped in pioneer work there. She lived in Provo from 1881 to 1926 and had since resided in Salt Lake. Mrs. Scott was a member of Salt Lake Camp No. 18, Daughters Daugh-ters of the Pioneers. She was a past chaplain of t'lie organization and was an honorary member at; the time of her death. While in Provo Mrs. Scott was president of the Relief society of the Provo Second ward for 16 years. She was also an active temple worker. She is survived by six sons, SeWi Scott of Provo; Reed Scott of Idai ho Falls; David Scott, of Chin-( Chin-( Continued on Page Eight) City Begins Plans To Finance Project For More Water Meters With Provo city's water department depart-ment in an improved financial condition as toe result of a drive for payment of delinquent ac counts, it will be possible this year Lto appropriate $5000 or $6000 on a metering program and to look forward to the ultimate liquidation of the department's bonded debt. In a report Friday morning made by Mrs. Mary F. Smith, city auditor, it was brought out that the collections in the water de partment have been exceptionally good during the first six monfrhs of the year due to the efforts in collecting the delinquent accounts. With ttie cash on hand and the The E PROVO, UTAH Business Life Comes To Halt Here Saturday Provo's customary business busi-ness activities wTil cease tomorrow to-morrow in observance of Independence In-dependence day, giving the employes an opportunity to take part in the big celebration. cele-bration. Closing will be general in all lines of business including includ-ing stores, offices, banks, city and county building offices, of-fices, posVoffice and federal offices. There will be no mail deliveries, de-liveries, city or rural during the day, according to Postmaster Post-master J. W. Dangerfield. Special delivery mail will be taken care of. The general delivery window will be open from 10 to 11 a. m. for the convenience of transients only. CCC Praised By Roosevelt At Park Dedication Civilian Conservation Corps Eliminates Terrible Tragedy Trage-dy of Waste, BY FREDERICK A. 'STORM United Press Staff Correspondent GREAT MEADOWS, Va., July 3 lLPt President Roosevelt praised prais-ed the Civilian Conservation Corps today as designed to eliminate "the terrible tragedy of the age the tragedy of waste." In an address dedicating Shenandoah Shen-andoah National park, Mr. Roosevelt Roose-velt said conservation of human and material resources was "the compelling reason that led us to put our idle people to the task of ending the waste of our land." "The product of the labor of the men of the Civilian Conservation Conserva-tion Corps, who have opened the Shenandoah JNa-tional JNa-tional park to the use and enjoyment en-joyment of our citizens, is as significant a s though instead of working for the government they had worked in a mill or factory," fac-tory," the president presi-dent said. "They have a right to be as proud of their labor here as if they had President Roosevelt been engaged in private employment." Mr. Roosevelt said in addition to preserving natural resources, the CCC camps are "equally conserving con-serving our priceless , heritage of human values by giving to hundreds hun-dreds of thousands of men the opportunity of making an honest living." "The involuntary idleness of thousands of young men ended three years ago when they came here to the camps on the Blue Ridge. Since then they have not been idle; and today .they have ended the idleness of the Shenandoah Shenan-doah National park. It will be a busy and useful place In the years to come, just as the work of these young men will, I am confident, lead them to busy and useful lives in the years to come." anticipated revenue it is reasonably reason-ably safe to appropriate $5000 or $6000 for the metering project proposed, which would leave a margin of approximately $10,000 for emergencies or uncollec tables, Mrs. Smith, set forth in her report. "With the retirement of $22,000 of water works bonds this year and a like amount each year for the ext ten years, the water department would be entirely free from bonded deb and this la .possible with the collections in the conditions they are now," the report re-port states. On the matter of tahe bonded (Continued on Page Four) COUNTY, UTAH, 0) LTQ N. E. A. PICKS DETROIT FOR CONVENTION Triangular Debate Feature Of Final Session In Portland PORTLAND, Ore., July 3 (U.R) Detroit today was named the 1937 convention city for the National Education Educa-tion Association. The selection selec-tion was confirmed by the executive committee after the board of directors cast a clear majority for the Michigan city. PORTLAND, Ore., July 3 (UP) The 74th convention of the National Na-tional Education convention was a closed chapter today, and ten thousand teachers and educators were on their way home after a five-day session which vigorously bomb-shelled politico-educational problems, including Congressman; Blanton's anti-communistic "little Red rider." A A All- 1 31 I 1 A Al UXC iniiiuiiiny BC3B1UI1 laoL angular debate on i3o ponncai fiiauorms ana neara announcea he ' results of an election which named Orville C. Pratt, Spokane, Wash., superintendent of schools, as new president of the association. associ-ation. The debate pitched Paul V. Mc-Nutt, Mc-Nutt, Democrat, Burton L. French, Republican, and Norman Thomas, Socialist, into a triple-barrelled exposition of the merits of their own parties, and demerits of opposing op-posing groups. Eleven vice presidents whose election was announced at last night's session are: Dr. Herman Hendrix, "Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Evelyn Chasteen, Oakland, Calif.; Dr. E. W. Butterfield, Hartford, Conn.: Andrew Avery, Georgia; Matti S. Doremus, Patterson, N. J.; M. O. Moe, Helena, Mont.; Marie Brotterson, Kansas City, Kan.; Erne3t H. Black. Bristow, Okla.; W. L. Colvin. Jeanerette, La.- Miss Willie A. Lawson, Little Rock, Ark.; O. H. Plenzke, Madison, Madi-son, Wis. , R. E. Offenhauer, Lima, Ohio, was unopposed for treasurer. COUNTY TO CELEBRATE While Provo is putting on its mammoth Fourth of July celebra-i celebra-i sw mx fvin 9n noo snec- itnni Axnected to participate, local celebrations have been plan- nea in me wuiu .u 1 .SPIingvine' Spanish Frk I ,in. i0KMHnn in- in V" - r - - mi na iiira nurui I'liiii rri i aui i and sports for the children and a concert by Ishe band in the city park beginning at 8 o'clock which includes special novelty musical numbers. Judge To Speak At Spanish Fork the celebration sponsored by the Business and Professional Men's association be gins with daybreak salute, followed follow-ed by a street parade from 10 a. m. to 11 a. m.; a patriotic meeting in the City pavilion with Judge Joseph E. Nelson, master of ceremonies cere-monies and Chief Justice Elias Hansen the orator of the day. In the afternoon at 2 o'clock there will be a sports program at the race track for the children with $25 in. prizes to be awarded, followed by a baseball game, Spanish Fork vs. Payson, horse races, bicycle races and other stunts. Miss Elma Bowen is the God-,dess God-,dess of Liberty and Miss Kathryn Swenson, Miss Utah. Dances at Ibearby resorts will complete the nay. The Payson celebration will fea-i ture a high class horse race program pro-gram at the Done athletic field. Seven races will be run with tehe Newhouse hotel handicap as the feature event, a large trophy and (Continued on Page Four) ZALr-A TOWNS FRIDAY, JULY 3, ISjOTO Expected to Join In Imdepeedksiiice Day te Putting On Finishing Touches I t. I , 4 t rr f if Mm if fry ; ifi Hit -f Last Call Is Made For Store Tickets "For the convenience of people coming into Provo Satur d tne American Legion has posit box where tickets may be deposited irom i :uu p. m. on Fridav until 7:00 p. m. Saturday night. This ticket box will , m .wm w m h m mm tm h m h h m STADIUM SHOW HOLDS PROMISE Acrobats, parachute jumpers, dancing girls, a bull fight, porch swingers and the brilliance of a big fireworks display will be blended into a 5how at the "Y" stadium Saturday night, the final event in Provo's giant Fourth of July celebration. The entertainers will toe the mart k at 7 o'clock when the Provo vjv, vi Ko.H I. nro.ntnH in o concert,, and from then on until J the last rocket scatters scintil lating stars through the night sky, the fun will be fast and furious. One of the principal attraction. in the stadium show, is of course (Continued on 1-age Eight) WITNESS FOUND CHICAGO, July 3 (UP) Mrs. Ruth Freed, attractive 35-year-old brunette, wanted for questioning in connection with the slaying of beautiful Annoe!le Blake, was reported re-ported found today at the apartment apart-ment of friends. Herald 1936 Artists have worked work-ed for weeks to catch' the spirit of America's songs in "the floats "whTch will be seen in Provo Pro-vo Saturday morning morn-ing in the grand Fourth of July parade. Above are shown Tom East-mond, East-mond, left, and Farrell Collett, putting put-ting the finishing touches on the rear of one float, "Home on the Range," one of the most attractive attrac-tive of the 30-odd floats. At left is shown a typical scene at the "Y" stadium hill during the past few weeks, where Hugh Ross, right, and Carl Hansen have been busy pre paring the giant set some of the 78 fireworks pieces which will be seen tomorrow night. arranged to have a large de- - 'be located in front of the Provo commercial and Savings bank building," announced Sidney W. Russell, chairman of merchants' committee, Provo chamber of commerce, " today. "Arrangements have been made to collect the ticket boxes from each of the stores not later than 8 o'clock Friday night. However, should any merchants be over- j looked in the collection of these boxes, we will ask that they get in touch with the American Legion Le-gion or the merchants' committee, and we will arrange to pick these up. We are very anxious that these boxes shall all be in Friday night," he said. "The merchants' committee of tne cnamDer oi commerce wish w take this opportunity to thank al of the merchants ,of Provo for their splendid cooperation in the handling of these tickets, as nearly near-ly 100 per cent of the Provo merchants mer-chants are cooperating with the American Legion in this matter. "We are especially anxious that (Continued on Page Eight) FLIERS OFFER SERVICES LONDON, July 3 OLE) Jim and Amy Mollison, England's famous flying couple, have volunteered to fly Emperor Halle Selassie back to Ethiopia when he is ready to resume war- against Italy, the Daily Herald said today. So They Say! Men In America lack sophistication. sophisti-cation. They have no idea how to approach a woman. Marlene Dietrich film actress COMPLETE UNITED PRESS TELEGRAPH NEWS SERVICE Celebration Schedule Official Program for July Fourth JULY THIRD 6:30 p. m. Superb Ladies' Drum and Bugle Corps of Richfield, novelty review, heart of business district. 7:30 p. m. Miniature nursery rhyme parade with 600 children on Center street from Fifth West to University Avenue and return. 9:00 p. m. Official Legion Frolics at Rainbow Garden's and Utahna Gardens. JULY FOURTH 8:30 a. m. Band concerts at Tabernacle parte, City and County building park, and Memorial park. 9:30 a. m. Gorgeous singing parade through business district. 11 a. m. Open air patriotic assembly in Pioneer park, and oration by Col. Carlos A. Badger. 12 noon Thundering salute to the Republic by Battery F, 145th Field Artillery. 1 p. m. Baseball game, Provo Timps vs. Gemmell club. 2 p. m. Provo high school band concert, in Pioneer 3 p. m. Kids' sports carnival, including games, prizes and fish catching, at Pioneer park. 7 p. m. At "Y" Stadium, Jimmy Lund's famous parachute para-chute jump, featuring Baldy Chapman. 7 p. m. Band concert by 38th Field Artillery band at stadium, plus guard mount maneuver by platoon pla-toon of soldiers. 8 p. m. Stadium show, including musical comedy danc ing acts, acrobatics, torch swingers, bull fight, a gypsy dancing act, gift festival and fireworks fire-works display. Provo will hp tha Utahns Saturday, when the Fourth of July will be celebrated in a full day of activities. Commemoration of Independence day really got under way this evening when the Richfield Ladies' Drum and Bugle corps paraded in the streets and a miniature parade of 600 children marched through Center street in a colorful nursery rhyme event. J PARADE TO USE NOVEL THEME Fine cooperation by the American Ameri-can Legion, business men and artists of Provo, has made possible possi-ble one of the finest parades in the history of Provo Independence day celebrations, according to Frank T. Gardner, parade chairman. chair-man. Employing a novel theme of depicting de-picting popular folk songs, achieved achiev-ed by a combination of artistic effects ef-fects with music, the parade promises to captivate the 25,000 or more people expected to line up along the line of march. Plans for the parade were drawn by Prof. E. H. Eastmond of the Brigham Young university art department and a recognized authority on pageantry. Most of the actual work has been done by Farrell Collett, art instructor at the Provo high school, assisted by Vincent Newcomer, Earl Bascom, Tom Boshard, Tom Eastmond and many others. Final instructions were issued today by Prof. Eastmond for all who have been assigned to take parts on the floats. Costumes will be handed out to all characters between 7 and 9 p. m. tonight at Room 395 in the Education building build-ing at the university, he announced. an-nounced. All characters. are urged to be on hand Saturday morning at 7:30 in the principal's office at the Provo high school for the final fin-al make-up. The parade will start on Second Sec-ond South and University avenue, move north to Center streete, (Continued on . Page Eight) ESCAPES INJURIES Autjjmobiles driven by & Croft tLarsen, 37. and M. J. Hulchlnjgs, came together Friday morning at Third West and Center streets but none was hurt In the crash. Lar-sen Lar-sen stopped -and the Hufehings'. machine struck his car in the rear. PRICE FIVE OENTS UVJ s American Legion officials and , business men of Provo who hav worked hard to produce a really outstanding celebration expect more than 25,000 people to witness wit-ness the spectacular features of the mammoth event. The 1936 July Fourth celebration celebra-tion will be the greatest in history, the Post 13 American Legion predicts. pre-dicts. Featured events will be the musical parade starting at 9:30, and the gigantic show in the "Y stadium beginning at 7 p. m, which will be concluded by a display dis-play of fireworks which will surpass sur-pass anything yet seen In the in-termountain in-termountain country. Brand new pyrotechnic effects will be shown for the first time. The thousand and one details of the celebration preparation have been ably handled by the American Ameri-can Legion post, of which George S. Ballif is commander. Committee chairmen who have functioned "100 per cent" m the (Continued on Page Four) Slight Change In Celebration Program Made A slight change in the program at the "Y" stadium Saturday night was announced an-nounced today by Commander Com-mander George S. Ballif of the Provo Post No.- 13, American Legion. The 38th Infantry band and a platoon of soldiers will not perform at the stadium; but will put on an exhibition exhibi-tion at Pioneer park starting start-ing at 2 o'clock The concert at the stadium 'will be play ed by the Provo high school band from 7 to 8 o'clock, instead of at Pioneer park. Orders came from the war department that the 38th Infantry could not participate in the evening program where paid, ad- . missions are . required, ac- cording to General Sweeney., : I |