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Show State Chamber UrgedTo Oppose Coalition Rule Civic Clubs Urged To Unite For Industrial and Political Poli-tical Purposes. SALT LAKE ClrY, March 24 Organization of a state chamber of commerce to have as one of its primary functions the protection of the state's business from domination dom-ination by legislative blocs was proposed at a meeting of representatives repre-sentatives of civic organizations from all sections of Utah Monday which convened at the Salt Lake City chamber of commerce. The shafts -were understood to have been directed principally at the so-called "coalition,' a bloc composed of labor, educators and farmers who controlled the last legislature and are now organizing organiz-ing to exert political influence at the next legislature. Ogden Man Speaks After W. je- Ryberg, Gus P. Backman and Beverly S. Clen-denin Clen-denin had spoken on the advantages advant-ages a state chamber of commerce com-merce would possess in promoting the industrial growth of Utah and its scenic 'attractions W. W. Anderson, An-derson, representing the Ogden chamber of commerce brought up the political phase. "Such an organization is needed need-ed today," Mr. Anderson said, "to put an end to intellectuals preaching preach-ing nonprofit activities and supply sup-ply a counter-irritant so that business busi-ness can stand up in ah honorable way and supply the best leadership leader-ship for the legislature." The other speakers expressed the hope that such an organization could put an end to the "radical influence" that is now prevalent in the legislature.'' Mr. Ryberg said business must realize the fact that at present the Utah legislature legis-lature is controlled by three groups labor, educators and farmers. He said steps must be taken to end the labor domination domina-tion and recited the hardships that 'business would have experienced had the last legislature passed the compensation measure. The rhinoceros depends on extremely ex-tremely keen ears to detect food or enemies since it can see only a few yards. |