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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD VrlOd DIGEST-- , 7fata) ita ( C?$ptc$ til fi i WILLIAM BRUCKART U SANTA ancestors, the Washington. In our discussion week of the problem facing tlie new session of Bonus congress, space Will Pass was devoted to last the Townsend $3,500,-000,000- ness they were different, although perhaps difficult to get along with. , Theyd fight you were made and acted upon appropriating money from the general treasury for the use of a single class. The public works and relief funds, appropriated to keep people from starving, falls within that category. No one disputes the necessity for feeding the destitute; no one argues against providing food, clothing and fuel for those unable to care for themselves and no one can take issue with the fact that when states and cities were unable to care for their destitute, the federal government was compelled to step in. Nevertheless, general funds were used for a limited number of the population. That fact Is probably the most influential at the present time when the soldiers bonus and the Townsend old age pension problems are before congress. With few exceptions, I have found representatives and senators saving that It Is difficult to reconcile support for the gigantic relief appropriations and at the same time refusal of support for the other two. Ttie Roosevelt administration likewise finds Itself in difficulties In expressing any opposition to the soldiers bonus because of the admitted waste that has gone on. It has added more than $8,000,(100,000 to the national debt since March, 11)33, and the most friendly of administration critics admit the wastage has , been substantial. old age pension plan Nest to the Townsend plan, probably the hottest potato confronting the administration and congress Is the soldiers bonus. It is on the doorstep and one not to be dodged. Unless all signs fail, congress will pass a bill providing for Immediate cash payment of the bonus and President Itoosevelt will sign It. At the present time the total number of bonus certificates In force Is approximately 3,500,000. They have . an aggregate value of about But from time to time congress has enacted legislation per mitting the veterans of the World war to borrow money from the government on these certificates and figures supplied by the Veterans bureau here Indicate that these loans total about $1,700,000,000. Thus It Is made to appear that If congress provides for Immediate payment of the bonus and the President approves, there will be a new drain on the treasury of approximately While there Is no $1,800,000,000. connection directly between the Townsend plan and the soldiers bonus, the two programs are linked In one way: each proposes to take money out of the federal treasury. Withdrawal of further money from the United States treasury for Speaking of the administrations whatever purpose becomes an Im- political efforts to maintain or Increase party portant question at this time because our nation now shoulders the Campaign strength, Wash- greatest debt it has ever known. Ington observers Plans Within the last week, the treasury are now convinced has borrowed an additional $!00,000,-00- 0 that the President will depend upon and at the same time It refundthe South and the West for re eleced about $180,000,000 more. Refundtion. If tlie.se observers are correct ing Is simply paying off one bond hy In their analysis of the early camIssuing another so that the financial paign methods, Mr. Roosevelt Is trytransaction In the middle of De- ing to align agriculture and labor cember Involved almost $1,400,000,-00- as the foundation stones for a vote and when that Job was completvictory. It Is a most Interesting cired the debt of the United States cumstance, politically It Is the first reached a new peak of $30,500,000,-000- , time It has been attempted hy the or $2s0 for every man, woman "Ins and It will add something to and child of our population. the knowledge of politicians If It Now, $210 may not scorn like works satisfactorily. much of a debt for each person to Heretofore, attempts have been assume but its payment and debts made many times by the outs" to have to be paid devolves not upon align labor and agriculture to de130 000,000 people but upon a confeat the party In power. It has al- siderably less number. The national ways failed. So that If It can be debt, therefore, must be considered accomplished by the party in power, from the standpoint of the bim'en there will have been demonstrated It places upon a comparably small how the use of public money comnumber of people those who pay bined with favorable legislation of a the taxes. class character can he employed to maintain control of the government. There Is every 'reason to believe Payment of the bonus or the Townsend old age pensions neees that Rig Jim" Farley, postmaster sarily must add to general, chairman of the DemoWill Add that debt. While cratic National committee and chairttiere are many man of the New York State Demoto Debt authorities who cratic committee, Is not hopeful of Insist that the national debt can go winning the Fast with the possible much higher without Impairing the exception of his home slnle of New value of the bonds the government York. Of course, Mr. Farley will issues, the fact cannot be disputed not admit the truth of this statethat any additions to the present ment nor will any of his subordifinancial burden reduce the possl nates make a confession that the bllity of early payment of that debt. Fast Is turning against the President and the New Deal Such an adThen, flip question of its maintenance becomes Important. The debt mission would wreck state organbears Interest which must he paid izations of Ills party, so he giddy every year. On the present basis, Insists that Mr. Roosevelt will carry the Interest on the national debt ns many states as he did in 1032 but of events and alone approximates $750,000,000 per the undercurrent pear and that Interest results from plans of the Democratic national probably the lowest rate we will see committee Indicate otherwise, for many years. Indeed, the clmnccs are that any future borrowings or The success of the administrarefundings will have to be accom- tion's (dan to mold agriculture and labor Into a plished at interest rates higher than thp government Is paying and that slve political means, of course, an increase In the framework Is goRepublicans annual Interest charge. ing to turn largeWhatever the merits are of either ly on what the Republicans do, the Townsend old age (tension plan Tims far. If can he said that the or the cash payment of the bonus, New Deni plans for ullgning labor the I act remains that congressional and agriculture are moving forward The reason Is approval of either one or both nec- quite undisturbed. ml of cowardice of means and the the the up piling sleepiness essarily ditlonal debt. 1 know that the TownRepublican leadership. It has done send plan supporters contend that nothing on this score showing either the old age (tension can be made Initiative or courage. Of course, the lint it is a physical Republican strategy appears to he one of 'delay In order to avoid an Impossibility for It to lie self Him taining In the first few years of Its curly counter attack from the New life and that obligation necessarily Deal but political observers here men who have studied polities for must be assumed by the treasuty. Thete Is no provision whatsoever a quarter of a century and more-f- ail to understand why the Repubfor raising t lie money with which to lican National committee is not acpay the soldiers' bonus. tive in raising money for tiie forthThe history of the soldier bonus coming halt If. If the Republicans expect to make fight Is one revealing consistent opan nppteci.ilde dent In the New Deal position by Iresi Fought by dents to Its pay- - armor, they must go to tiie country, From tll( If they expect to hold the Fast 4 Presidents time It was first where business lenders admittedly proposed In congress In tiie admin are utiti New Deal, tiie arguments istratlon of 'resident Harding, no why they should adhere to Repubii-ctiPresident thus far has been willing policies must be advanced conto support It. Harding, Coolldge, tinuously. If they expect to make Hoover and Roosevelt, up to this any gains in the Middle West or tn time, have fought payment of the the Pacific coast men, their side of bonus In a lump Mint Each had Ills the story must be told to (lie voters. own reasons but each reached the As I said eat Her. little If anything same conclusion, namely, that It is being (lone In this direction so (dared too mm b of U drain on tin liitle In fact that an unbiased obtreasury and consequently too much server fails to see how Mr Farles of a burden on the tavpa.vcis of the statement that Mr. Roosevelt will country. Km It President lias held curry as many states as he did In It to lie class legislation I! 132 can be disproved. appioprl It Is generally understood that a jithui of funds of all for the benefit of a few. reorganization of Hie Republican With the advent of the Roosevelt National committee will tube pWee administration and Ita New Deal very soon, many recommendations A WMKri Newcoer Csle policies $200-a-niont- h over almost any issue their personal rights, their public wrongs, their national principles, their private prejudices, their outer boundaries, their internal policies. They fought one another; they fought foreign powers. But, excusing politic- ians and YEA oA Jjicky lew Years Error By LUELLA B. LYONS ABOUT three hours it would be New Years eve, but to Eve Blair that nibant nothing but heartache, for she was packing to leave Stephen, and was going back to mother. Hadnt Steve said she had mistreated his elderly Aunt Ann, and had been selfish, and a lot of other hastily-sai- d things. Her tears were watering the things she packed, but tiie phone shrilling out its call, forced her to swallow that ferocious lump in her throat. Eve? IN yes." Listen, here at the New Years committee headquarters we are swamped with calls for singers. I thought of you, so I wonder If you and Bud wont go out to the Lubberman Home and slug a while for the old folks there A y j j j n . i after YEAR .. old and a few hymns few old, sweet ballads, to last from 6:30 to eight bells. Can we depend on you, Eve, to be In our party?" You just bet you can. Well be there, and the phone clicked as the other party hung up the receivMust er with a thankful sigh. be that Steve offered our services on some other occasion and forgot to tell me about It. Wonder how site knew we used to nickname him Bud? , Ill postpone going home." It was while Steve and Eve were returning from the old peoples home, where they had spent a very happy evening, that Steve fished a letter out of his pocket and held Lets burn this It toward Eve. old farewell note together when we We can forget get home, honey. and forgive, cant we?" Eve nodded happily as she snuggled against hint as he drove. The trip of cheer had paid many kinds of interest for both the older folks and for Steve and Eve. Who could be calling at this time of night?" they wondered as they entered tiie apartment to hear tiie phone Jangling, dewandingly. Eve?" Yes, of course. W1I, you see It was this way: I was to call Bud and Eve Blair send and one of my helpers got you on the phone. It was a coincidence of course, especially after the way you took the request. Just a few minutes ago I discovered the mis take ami phoned the Home only to be told that we had better never try to send them any other enter talners but you two, so It seems you made a grand hit with them and are elected for the Job again real soon, If youre willing . . ." and on went tiie effervescing and the explaining. The lit tie god of peacemaking, his Jolt finished, left the scene con tent with Ills days work. Eve held Close In Steve's arms, nil thoughts of a separation gone, perhaps, forever, Western Newspaper Union. TURNING A NEW By JLllrAjj . . 'THE BELLS of AVALON A New KATHERINE ' EDELMAN soft glow of lamps lent charm to the living room. and beauty were two words that symbolized the Interior of the Sexton bungalow. Eleanor and Dick, home for the holidays, seemed to be enjoying It alL Eleanor was munching from a box of home-mad- e candy. Isnt It nice to be home, Dick?" Mother and dad she murmured. are precious, making things so comfy. Dick answered Yes, they are," ' I wonder if we thoughtfully. By really show our appreciation. the way, where are they now? (Tli, mother is putting the last finishing touches on my dress for tonight. And dad is packing the freezer of cream that he made. Dick was silent for a moment, then he jumped quickly from his chair. Do you know, Eleanor, that we're two pretty selfish children? he cried. "Here we sit around, doing nothing, leaving mother and dad the burden of everything on their shoulders." Eleanor's face showed concern. Youre right, Dick, we really ought to he ashamed. . . . But Its not too late to help. Lets surprise them. How about us fixing the sandwiches and salad for the party? Mother THE By Years Story was treat his music at the and wondering what he was going to sing on the He humrneJ New Years program. The Bells of Avalon," over and over again. I have It, Norm I I have It!" Youre to shouted his manager, sing a complete program of Bell lyrics. We ought to be able to hunt them up and go over them In no time. Lets see, t h e r es the Bells of St Marys, a beautiful song, then the theres good o n old-fash-- 1 ed Bells Blue of Scot- And oh, land. yes, the best of all, Norm, The Bells of Avalon So get busy and practice up, old boy, and be all set for ten hells on New Years eve, Thus the manager hurried out and on to other worlds to conquer. Norman sat stupefied. He did not mind the old time Blue Bells of Scotland" or St. Marys," both lovely songs, but the Bells of Avalon" that was the catch. How could he do It? What If Charlene should hear him? It had been her favorite song and many a time he had sung it to her accompaniment on the piano. The Bells of Ava1 lon !" At precisely They Washed and Dried the Dishes and Utensils Used. ten bells on New Years eve the following announcement came over the air: We are now to have a fifteen minute, program of delightful Bell songs, te for the occasion, by none other than our celebrated tenor, Norman Trent." Nfirman had arranged his Bell songs In order, leaving The Bells of Avalon" until last. He did not know why he had done this, planned to da It while we were h u t . h e had. dressing." Iri a minute they were In the Soon t h e rich of his clean, white kitchen, taking things tones t e n ii i from tiie refrigerator. lovely Just as they had put things away, voice were over mother looked in tiie door, Why floating the air In one vvliat are you doing, children?" Bell" glorious she asked Womleringly. anafter song over rushed and her Eleanor gave other. I, ast of Weve Just woke up." a big hug. all he sang with Dick and I have she whispered. hearttender, been pretty selfish, sitting around while yon and dad worked so hard. rendingTheexpresBe.ls sion, But we're going to be different of Avalon! I from now on and were going to wonder If you have lots of fun, helping you and hear the bells, my dear?" he sang dad." directly to Charlene. "Well, the cream Is all set up," The much enjojed program was dad said, as he opened the door over and Norman heaved n deep ami sigh of relief. Still filled leading from ttie basement, with the to be pretty good." Its going lovely vKion and presence of his Eleanor rushed to his side and lost sweetheart, he turned to leave Dad. youve been Just the studio when a telegram was kissed him. Dick thrust Into his trembling hand. lie a dailmg," she exclaimed. and I have Just woke up to how hardly dared open It, but when he much yon and mother have been did. he read: I heard the Bells of doing for us. And we hereby solAvalon' ! Wont Norm .von spend New Year were that declare turning emnly over a new leaf for the New Year," with Charlene?" Western Newspaper Unlr, WMin profes-- s Solly wishes c II nferm a Very Happy Holiday sen and Home Industry1' U io thank them very much fof More Prosperous Newje at ojj fofics 1 Former Name of Wilmington I The original settlement on thj site of the city of Wilmington Del was named Christianaham, in (J or of the queen of Sweden. In ljl a large part of the present terri ol of the city was owned by Thonl Willing and for him named Wi This was subsequent! ington. changed to Wilmington when city was incorporated in 1739 i r ARTIFICIAL Artificial Limbs L Braces Crutches LIMB g.ppS Arch Extension Shoes CO. Tra Elastic Hos Established in Salt Lake in lbos I I Ph. Was. 6264 Satisfaction Li 135 W. Third So. ! Salt Lake City? Ife. THIS WEEKS PRIZE STOR Van Sweringen Passing. In these that GRANTED, Tho advent of winter need not there Is a somewhat inconveniences own prevalent tendency to regard It this discomforting Intermountain residents can readjy i: ini way and be governed accordingly: thcrise'ves of quality merchandise, pn for a man to have been a success products of reputat.on. In buying at h you enjoy an appreciable saving in dull Is a crime, hut to have been a failbution of both tnre and mono, '.oj ure is a profession. neighbor prospers through your A of entcntireiU foln Even so, theres still a thrill, everygeneral rally M. to Van J. of of career yourself the happiness in the hi Help reading Horatio Alger might Year. Buy at home. Sweringen. JACK C. CANNON, Mayfield, I a have written him. He starts life a3 a newsboy In Cleveland. Today, at 150,000 feet Used & New Pip fifty-fouhe lies dead there. How many millions he left, noSizes Vd". 3i". 1" body knows. Probably he didnt Structural Steel and Plate: much care. It must have been the sport and not the size of the game-ba- g Monsey Iron & Metal Co. that made him a dominant fig- 70S Scuth 3rd West Salt Lite City, ure In railroading and finance, v Made an Effective Prayer In the Seventeenth century, Gil The Source of an Idea, leo, founder of experimental sc across it tiie other day IRAN ancient ence, when threatened with to: one. knelt to Pope Urban VII am Shipwrecked mariners In crisis. ture, saved hi3 life by mumbling, Sea rising, life raft sinking beneath Galileo, being In my seventiet: them, no rescue craft in sight. Sit- year, sick, a prisoner, and on fc; uation seems to call for professions knee3, adjure, curse and detest of faith. But no body can quote error and hearsay that the eattl from the Sculpture, nobody can sing moves." a hymn, nobody even knows a the mate Desperately, prayer. BELTS PUMPS -- MOTORSMen, we gotta do speaks up: somethin pious BELTINS & MACHINERY lets pass the mp-- jj ALICE B. PALMER Norman ona whiners, they didnt do such an awful lot of fretting over the painfully primitive conditions of a pioneering life. We, their children, with too many laws we wont enforce, too many criminals we wont punish, too many unjust taxes we wont rebel against we complain about everything. Its as though a race of eagles bred a breed of worms that turn only to turn the other cheek. I guess were getting peevishly flabby. I woke up this morning feeling as flabby as a cold flapjack, and I dont know when Ive been peevish-er- . So I sat down and wrote this. And never mind telling N.B. me that a worm hasnt any cheek. I know that as well as you do. I 0 cohe-Sleep- men and women who whittled this country out of ramping wilder- WASHINGTOlCCKL PRESS BLDG. Sittiet. y MONICA, CALIF. j oy NATIONAL Pretent-Da- Intermcuntaln-mad-mcrrhamii- al r, 1 r hat." I read that antique wheeze- and In a flash the puzzle was solved. Now I know where they got the - original idea those economic wizIn and out of congress, who, in times like these, hoh up with various theories, but all aimed at tiie same purpose; namely, that financial security can be restored and by giving Industry a chance to recuperate, hut hy taking nway the previous fruits of Industry. ards Newest Grievance. TT LLYyonD sentiment is tlmt A those alleged polygamists recently on trial over at Kingman, In Arizona, should he penalized for breaking tiie rules. You see. Hip curious colony np there In the des ert favors having a lot or wives al at once, whereas tiie Hollywood championship team prefers various wives, one at a time, which pre vents confusion and works out tn Hi? same gratifying high scores In the end. But no matter how the law may serve those Arizona husbands. I would put In a plea for the female charged with marry-inem so copiously, For Ive just seen some newspaper pletnre? of the male prisoners. Gentlemen of ttie jury. If rimy be true likenesses, those poor women have suffered enough. Talk about being more sinned agains than sinning. HEADQUARTERS THOMAS ELECTRIC That Bankers Identity, JETHE Rivsident wont name shant But ni bet erh Electrical him ing have left. I menn-tl- n.t thp distinguished hanker who toll him this country could safely gr In debt for quite n (( morff hIj, Rons Is the same financial wizard who counseled mp. about mv dainty little Investments In the 'blithe brnw davx before i:r.'0 It certainty sounds like flip same fellow. On second thought, may he not cause Hie last heard of my hanker, be was sitting by the steam pipes at a county poor farm nrtik lHt, tuning fi)t otlir Inm.iti nbolit Hn Infallible system for beat Ing Howe Ktnek market Yot boys. see. lie was sucker enough to fo lew bis own advice. Can you m 1 NnwaiMjaw Union. 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