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Show ' k . Friday, February id ,J PagaSlx THE BULLETIN, BINGHAM, UTAH m Valentine Babies Bora the Community housesjH Mi. and Mrs. Charles N. Crawforo of Copperton announce the birth of a son at the Bingham hospital Feb-ruary 14. Mr. Crawford is an in-structor at the Bingham high school. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Forkcs of 85 Copperficld welcomed a son born at their home February 14. Mrs. Max DuBols and Mrs. Bertt Thomas spent Saturday in Salti Lake City. ' Mrs. William Fahrni spent Satut-da-in Salt Lake City. Mrs. James McDonald and Mrs. Max DuBois attended a party given at the homo of Mrs. Catherine Jen-kins in Bingham Canyon Wednes-day. Lark Notes j Mr. and Mrs. Pete Carl are own-ers of a new 1937 Dodge car. Mrs. Clyde Crump entertained the bridge club at her home Thurs-day evening. The prizes were won by Mrs. Marie Peterson, Mrs. Alma Bloom and Mrs. Robert Myerhofle. A midnight supper was served to sixteen members. The junior students of Lark were entertained at a Valentine party at the school auditorium Monday. The evening was spent in dancing. Re-freshments were served by the sponsors, Miss Kate Greer, Miss, Irene Thomas and Miss Eleanor Parry. Mv. and Mrs. E. W. Gleason were Salt Lake visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs. Bert Thomas enter-tained at a valentine dinner party Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. . W. G. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parker and son Walton of Bingham Canyon. David Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McGee is confined to the St. Marks hospital. Mrs. James McDonald and son Jimmy and Mr. and Mrs. William Grant of Bingham Canyon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hansen in Richfield Sunday and Monday. Those attending the Gold and Green ball at West Jordan last Fri-day night were Mr. and Mrs. Dort-u- s Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Crump, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatch, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Thomas, Mr. an Mrs. Fred Zahler and Mr. and Mrs. James Reed of Lark. t 7:30. A play will be gil Boy's Auction." Everyone t , ; J Two plays will be giVen b P.-- A. at the Highland Boy the earlier part of March. " Afte" plays a dance will follow. Mrs. Sid Tregaskis an, Charles Kanniainen attended 0 E. Ladies auxiliary Jl Wednesday night at the homT Mrs. Vina Ball. --O msttttt tfttrr rr I Highland Boy by Sophie Loverich The Highland Boy School P.-- A. gavo a program at the school audi-torium February 17, at 7:30 p. m. The first and second grades sang songs. The Third and Fourth grad-es gave a short play: A piano solo was given by Mrs. Wayne Shelle. Dr. Paul S. Richards gave a talk on character. Mrs. Charles Austin showed some Interesting pictures on tha screen. Mr. Steve Vlassic, who has been In Salem, Oregon, for the past six months Is back in Bingham to make his home. Church services will be held at (Continued on page 7) Excise Tax On Copper Must Be Kept Effective The balance of the income is spent for taxes, dividends, and many oth-er expenses, but taxes are a most important item. In the report of one of the lame copper producers ties traded, even though both coun-tries would normally desire that It bo placed on the free list as have large exportable surpluses. The conditions that led up to the enactment of tho excise tax begani a number of years ago with the de-velopment and expansion of opera-tions by several foreign lowcost pro-ducers. In the inflationary period of the late twenties, when money was easy to obtain, large sums were used for developing and equipping many properties in Africa as well as to expr.nd operations in other parts of' the world. And it was the ultimate effect of this and n that demoralized the copper Industry a few years later. Production of copper In Africa amounted to less than 33,000 tons In 1918, to 141,000 tons 10 years later, and in 1935 a new record was set with nearly 290,000 tons. Con-sumption of copper In Africa In 1935 amounted to only 4,400 tons, leav-ing an exportable surplus of more than 291,000 tons. The copper industry is subsidized in some foreign countries as a na-tional defense measure and as a means of reducing unemployment. In Japan and Germany the Indus- - the U. S. Tariff Commission in 1931 stated that 50 per cent of the operat--r ing cost of producing copper is for labor. In the same report it was pointed out that the daily wage paid in Northern Rhodesia amounts to but 19 cents for unskilled and 58 cents for skilled labor. Similarly, at Katanga the wages paid vary from 5.5 cents to 33 cents, depending on the type of work done. Furthermore, the black laborer who work in the African min, employed under a system of inden-ture by drawing up contracts with tribal chieftains, are barely remov-ed from savagery. They live in huts that would be scorned by civilized people. Health and sanitation regula-tions issued by the department of mines in Northern Rhodesia require that a hut for four natives be only four feet high and 14 feet In dia-meter. Comparison of living conditions such as these with those which Unit-ed States miners enjoy is ridiculous. The standard of living of domestic mine employes is Infinitely highei. They live in houses with modern sanitation and have all the advantages associated with our high-er standards. , (Reprinted From The Mining Journal). for 1935 It was shown that the many taxes to which they were subject-ed amounted to 05.5 cents per shac on the outstanding capital stock of the company and represented 35 per cent of the net income for the year. It was also shown that the state taxes alone were equivalent to $500 per man employed by the company in that state. Hence the effects of copper prosperity or depression are Excise Tax The excise tax on copper was first enacted in 1932 when it was made part of the Revenue Bill of that year and has been continuous-ly In effect since then. Although in-cluded in the Revenue Bin, this tax produces no revenue and has been objected to by some on the ground that it serves as a tariff and rightly belongs in a tariff bill. The reason that copper is not pro-tected by a tariff Is that, at that time the last tariff bill was drawn up In 1930, the need for protection had not been clearly demonstrated. Dumping tactics and flooding of the United States market with copper produced outside this country soon proved, however, the necessity ot protection, and, as an emergenc substitute, the excise tax was en-acted. Furthermore, it will be impossible to secure a tariff on copper until a new tariff act is passed, which ap-pears remote at present. The tariff situation is now being handled by the Administration in a different' manner by reciprocal trade agree-ments and it is worth noting that,' in at least two instances, removal of the excise tax on copper was considered and rejected in draw-ing up such agreements. When re-- ciprocal trade agreements were en-tered into between this country ana Belgium, and later, Canada, copper was not Included in the commodl- - try is curecuy sunsmizea as a me sure of national defense, while In the Belgian Congo, the Industry is stimulated as a nationalization pro-ject as well as a national defense measure. Comparative Production Costs While government aid has played an important part in the develop-ment of foreign copper properties, the low costs of production abroad are also due to characteristics of the deposits and cheap labor which have made it possible for those mines to produce the metal more cheaply than it can be produced in the United States. The most important cost factor Is probably the grade of ore mined, and on this score the African pro-perties have a tremendous advant-age over domestic mines. The low-- cost producers in this country mine ore containing on the average less than 2 per cent copper, and at the same time, African producers are able to extract ore with an average copper content of 4 per cent. Another most Important item is the cost of labor; In its report to the United States Senate on copper, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Freeman and son Ralph Joseph visited this week end at the home of Mrs. Freeman' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vietti. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson and family have moved from Highlana Boy and are now at home on Mark-ha-street. James West of West's Furniture company was a business caller u. Salt Lake City Wednesday even-ing. Miss Bessie Tregurtna of Midvau. visited at the home of Mrs. Theu Chesler Tuesday. Miss Vern Baer and Miss Verena Graham attended the performance of 'First Lady" starring Jane Cowl in Salt Lake City Monday night a the Paramount Theater. I LOCAL I F, C. Bromley and Arthur Nichols of the Insurance Adjustments and Investigations bureau of Salt Lake City were in Bingham Wednesday adjusting claims. H. F. Dunn and George Balrd of Safeways Store were business call-ers In Salt Lake City Tuesday ev-ening. C. E. Adderley has been confin-ed to his home this week with slight attack of pluerisy. Leo Gordon of Denver. Colorado. left for his home Wednesday morn-ing. Mr. Gordon is a student at the Denver University Medical school and was the guest of his brother-in-la- w and sister, Dr. and Mrs. M. Smernoff. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Eiwood Johnson, F.lwood Gray, Edward West, Mrs. Alta Farnsworth and Bert Hocking ot the Bingham Merc, attended an I. G. A. meeting Monday evening at the hotel Utah. Sidney Johnson of Chicago spoke on advertising. Mrs. Mary Nerdin moved last week and is now at home at 665 Wilmington avenue, Salt Lake City. Cold Weather Hints For Motorist By C. R. Strouse Director, School of Automobiles, International Correepondenee Schools ALWAYS run the engine for a after adding anti-freeze solution to the radiator, or filling the storage battery with water. The contents of the cooling system, or the battery, should then be thoroughly mixed, and not be froten. e Do not pour water into the radia-tor of an overheated engine, as a cracked cylinder head or cylinder jacket may result. Allow the engine to stand until the band may be placed on it without burning, before refilling the radiator. If there is still some water in the radiator of a hot engine having a pump system, start the engine. While it is idling at a moderate speed, pour the water very slowly into the radiator. The pump will keep the water in circulation, so that no harm will be done. Whiskey IlLJl 12 Months JlJfpti frm' Pints Code No. IM Pints Code No. 99 Fifths Code No. 9! I rap JUDGMENT During time of bereavement, it becomes necessary that some one person or group of persons be depended upon for the complete arrangement of the last rites. By depending on our judgment, you, too, will find almost complete removal of your burden. BINGHAM MORTUARY John Stampfel Licensed Embalmer Telephone 17 Coal Stove Sale IV.V.V.V-V-V.VW.V-V.V.V-V several used coal will sell at: Pick Out the One Who's "Nerts" 1 They will not last long at this price. Come in now and pick one out. We also have a complete line of Majestic Coal Ranges. West's Furn.Co. in.....! IRON Jgffi "TJl Including detachable cord f with appliance plug. Three models to choose from. New, circular i . . --J - - of Kurort &$&r&sJ.f j'-- 117J SiPlK &i mI. is mouths d tel Illf S I No. 47-PI- NTS ' iS liiiSM AW $ ALWAYS AT A O I ' POPULAR PRICE tyle. Chrome finish. Scratch -- Proof fiber feet. Wood handles. Heat-indicat- or shews when to pour batter. - no guessing - no mistake. x THIS RHYME WINS $10. A laddin had a handy man, A hard and lusty striker, Bu 'Compared to Reddy Kilowatt, The fellow was a piker. For Reddy cooks and sweeps and lights lie helps a million ways. There's no known labor he can't do, His service really pays. Submitted by: Lewis Munk, Georgetown, Idaho See YOUE BEAJLBE or UTAH IP WEE & LIGHT CO. ' It would be suspected that when people rush about It's because of some good reason. Perhaps going to a fire, or something like that It has been said that there's a surplus of leisure in America, but that every-body Is in more of a hurry than ever before. Automobiles are made faster than ever. People drive faster than sver. They even die faster than ever. Most persons think the dare-dev- il aerial stuntster plays fast and loose with life. They say, "I wouldn't do that" They shudder when they see a window cleaner hanging by a life belt, high above the street. Most persons say, "I wouldn't do that" watch with bated breath the steel worker walking )They gingerly around on the of a huge skyscraper. None of for the average person. ! i The stunts of the rope walker, the trapeze performer, the high diver and all his brothers and sisters are not pursuits for the mine-ru- n of In-dividuals. Not by a Jug full. But few drivers regard In a serious light the hazards of motoring. To most there's nothing to worry about when a car is being driven at high rates of speed, or when a curve or corner la taken sharply, or when another car Is met almost head on at the top of a hill. The record of the occurrence ot automobile accidents last year the smashing of cars with trains, against trees and telephone poles and against bridges, the wreck-ing of cars going off the road, and the collision of cars at innumerable places all go to indicate that many drivers don't realize the constant risks which only the utmost care makes it possible to avoid. e |