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Show ' . : PERIODICAL DIVISION : ; I UNIVERSITY LIERAITC UNIVESITY OF ITAH CITY 12 AC . SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1958 ? New Utah Demo Senator Holds Capital Press Meeting Some 20 Washington newsmen turned out this week for Utah Democratic Senator-elec- t Frank E. Moss' first press conference. Mr. Moss is in Washington to meet with party leaders and at-tend to details preparatory to opening up his Washington of-fice and taking his seat in the Senate in January. In his half hour conference Mr. Moss noted a number of in-stances of which his vote would differ from that of the man he defeated Senator Arthur V. Watkins. In answer to a question seek-ing his views on Senate Rule 22 the rule which provides a fili-buster can be ended by a two-thir- ds vote of the membership Mr. Moss said he wasn't in a po-sition to say exactly what modi-fications should be made but was inclined to believe that after an ample period of discussion the( rule of the majority should pre-vail on whether debate should end. ! He didn't specify whether he meant a majority of the Senate membership or a majority of those present. Senator Watkins supported the present two-third- s rule, Mr. Moss recalled. Mr. Moss said he would have supported the proposed federal dam at Hells Canyon, Ida., which Senator Watkins voted against. He was asked if he considered his victory a repudiation in Utah of the farm program of Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. He replied in the negative. He said the secretary's farm pro-gram wasn't a major issue in Utah and said he doubted if it had much effect on the vote ex-cept in a few small counties. Mr. Moss said he felt the tax structure needed and overhauling and added that he might favor some relief for persons in low income brackets. He said he would support federal aid to schools and would go as far as to support federal aid to keep qualified teachers in our ' schools. The Senator-ele- ct said that his choice of committees would be interstate and foreign commerce. Next would be armed services, interior and judiciary. State Democratic Women Chart Hawaiian Island Tour By Lavina S. Chettle How would you like a vacation in Hawaii? Democratic men and women from Utah are planning such a trip beginning April 21 and ending May 9. Experts agree that there is no better time of the year to visit the islands. May Day, which is included in the tour, is one of the most important days on the islands and is celebrated in much the same manner as our Fourth of July. It is pointed out that the SS "Leilani" which sails from San Francisco April 23 offers the very best in accommodations. The Hawaiian Village Hotel at Honolulu, built by Henry Kaiser, is the last word in luxury. According to Sunday Ander-son, the trip is being arranged by the Greyhound Bus Lines and will cost about $525 if reserva-tions are made immediately. A deposit of $25 will make a reser-vation with the balance of tour cost by April 1. This is the least expensive tour of this type ever offered and it is hoped that many will take advantage of it. If you are interested in making this trip, please contact Sunday Anderson at 241 Concord Street, Salt Lake City, ELgin The women will leave Salt Lake City by bus, travel from San Francisco to Honolulu by boat, spend 15 days in Hawaii and fly back to Los Angeles. They will return from Los An-geles by bus via Las Vegas. Governor Declines Senate Candidates Governor Clyde declined to approve any of the State Senator candidates recommended to him by the Salt Lake County Demo-cratic Central Committee. He did, however, make two condi-tional appointments of Salt Lake County Democrats, but he would not release the names of th per-sons he had chosen because he thought it would be embarrass-ing to the persons he had chosen if the Central Committee rejects their names. The two Senate seats are va-cant due to the resignation of two State Senators who were elected to other public office: Mrs. C. L. Jack was elected to the office of Salt Lake County Recorder, and W. G. Larson was elected Salt Lake County Com-missioner. Cal Rawlings Returns From Demo Meetings Democratic National Commit-teeman Calvin W. Rawlings re-turned to Salt Lake City this week after attending important meetings of the Democratic Na-tional Committee in Washing-ton. Mr. Rawlings played a vital role in several major party deci-sions during his short stay in the capital. He presided at a meeting of the Western Democratic Confer-ence of which he is chairman. The group's next meeting is scheduled for Denver May 15 and 16. Mr. Rawlings said four com-mittees had been named to look into special western problems and their reports woudl be sub-mitted at the meeting in Denver this spring. The reports cover natural re-sources, freight rates, small busi-ness and mining. Mr. Rawlings said that former president Harry S. Truman had tentatively accepted an invita-tion to deliver the keynote ad-- I dress at the Denver meeting. He said western senators and mem-bers of their staffs are working with the committees on reports covering special western prob-lems. Watkins Won't Yield To Favor Moss There appeared little chance this week that lame duck Sen. Arthur V. Watkins would resign to allow Senator-elec- t Frank E. Moss to be appointed in his place and thereby gain seniority that would be beneficial to Utah and the west. Such a suggestion has been presented to Sen. Watkins and Gov. George D. Clyde, who would have the power of ap-pointing Mr. Moss to serve out the remainder of Sen. Watkins' term. However, Republicans Clyde and Watkins have expressed little interest in the proposal. If it were carried out, the move would give Mr. Moss seniority over other new senators and give him a better chance of gaining more important committee as-signments in the new Congress. He would then be in a better position to serve interests of the state and the west. Gov. Clyde said he had con-sulted with Sen. Watkins, who said he would report to the gov-ernor if he thought it would be a wise move. The governor said the plan would endanger Sen. Watkins' pension benefits and "might do Utah more harm than good." The governor added that it did not appear that the move would be in the best interests of the state. He did not specify why. King Outlines Plans in Talk To University Students Rep.-ele- ct David S. King this week voiced the conviction that a congressman can help both small business and labor by sup-porting legislation that serves "their parallel interests." The Democrat who represents Utah's Second Congressional District told a University of Utah conference of student jour-nalists that a legislator who helps labor or small business, or both, does not necessarily serve one at the expense of the other. He can serve both through a program which stresses their mutual interests rather than any differences they may have, Mr. King asserted. "The American system, by its nature, tends to funnel wealth upward, into the hands of busi-ness giants, and freeze it there. Government has a responsibility to keep the wealth thawed out and circulating in the other di rection." Purchasing power in the hands of the masses is the life blood of the system, and labor and small business are in foundation, he said. Their parallel interests in-clude taxes and monopolies. Mr. King said he advocates tax relief for small businessmen on the income "they plow back into the business." Too, he said he advocates firm enforcement, and perhaps a bit of stiffening of the nation's anti-trust laws. Consolidation which I produce business giants and big monopoly conditions tend to con-centrate wealth "at the top" and reduce the circulation of money in the economic system. Mr. King addressed students in the University's journalism de-partment and journalism stu-dents from Jordan high school, who were guests of the depart-ment for the conference. TODAY'S EDITORIAL President McKay to Dedicate New Hawaiian College The new multi-millio- n dollar Church College of Hawaii at Laie will be dedicated Wednesday, Dec. 17, by David O. McKay, 85-year-- old president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. Twenty gleaming new build-ings of modern design comprise the campus, located on a 100-ac- re site near the famed Mor-mon Temple at Laie. Three years i in construction, the college is the ( product of unique "labor mis-- t sionary" plan of the church. I The dedication is expected to I 1t attract a large delegation of Territory, civic and education leaders, in addition to church leaders from Salt Lake City and church members from all parts of Hawaii. Dedication events include a motor processoin, the dedicatory services, campus tours, a color-ful Polynesian pageants, and a Christmas concert. The campus, one of the finest in western America and the Pa-cific Islands, overlooks the sea, with the Kcaolau Mountains be-- ( Continued on Page 8) THE SEASON OF FAITH This is the time of year when all the little ones are wishing that their dreams will come true. Dreams of toys piled beneath the Christmas tree. Dream of happy laughter as the whole family gets up early to see what Santa has delivered. You see, little ones have Faith that all this will happen. For parents, there is the Faith that somehow they will make the most wonderful holiday the children have ever known. Not merely by the showering upon them of gifts. Not alone by the glories of the shining tree. Not alone by the turkey and the mistletoe. Not alone by any of these things but by the recognition that this season is a holy season. Thinking parents will want the rapture of the Christmas Faith to remain brilliant through-out the year. These are the parents who have discovered that one holy hour a week can make seven happy days. Now, while parents are so aware of the strength and the joy that comes through Faith, now is the time to resolve to keep that Faith "shined up" throughout the year. We can do this by worshipping regularly at our church or synagogue. There we can find the strength for our lives. There the shining light of Faith, which now burns more brightly than at any other time of year, may be seen and may be captured for ourselves and for our children. Worship together this week . . . and every week. (Continued on Page Four) Demo Women Chart Christmas Party The Women's Democratic Club, Central Division, will hold its annual Christmas party Wednes-day, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Presidents Suite at the New-hous- e Hotel. Mrs. Charles R. Kramer, presi-dent, urges all members to at-tend and stated that each mem-ber may bring a friend. A Christmas program will be featured and refreshments are to be served. Self government is indeed the noblest rule on earth; the object of a loftier ambition than the possession of crowns or sceptres. John Caird. i ! |