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Show Page -- Two Week Published at Tremonton, Utah, on Thursday of Each I 'hone 23-- J 2nd Near Biloxi, on the Gulf of Mexico, stands th last residence of Jefferson Davis and the house where the confederate president completed his memoirs. Beauvoir now is a home for Confederate veterans. Class Matter A. N. RYTTING, Editor - Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES $2.50 ONE YEAR (In Advance) SIX MONTHS (In Advance) THREE MONTHS (In Advance) $1.25 ... 75c 3Mirarj 22, 1344 But let Thz&e ce no change a (of tue usurpation "though this, in one instance, mav b tub instrument of &ood, it is the customaft weapon by which free govern-- george wasmim&tom(jrareweu. address.) ments are . .. Confederate Home .4T a rt XXccp Cn Docking fho lilies!: L tTilh VJcr Eonsls 1.1 ; Defeated men may live 3 in peace and honor un- 1 der the Stars and Stripes, but under the crooked cross of Naziism there is only ignominy, perse cution, death for those who will not bend the knee. main solvent, and usually is not solvent. When we get into a war, we give the government complete dictatorial powers over everybody. It can conscript labor; it can force men to work; it can set wages; it can confiscate income and prowar prosperperty; it can suspend all rights. The ity rests on this foundation of actual, although perhaps not nominal slavery." We have consented to these things because the war must be won at any price. But tax spending for the mere sake of spending, as was done during pump-primin- g days, cut must to be must end. Normal expenses of government the bone and people must be taught to save. Either that, or we are on the road to destruction though we win the war. 2 3 2 3 so-call- If mm IP tfV7 IT 5 m i4 .,,. S ) 3i VV Sf ? ft- - WE, THE PEOPLE Although personnaly he did not approve it and would have preferred a much stronger central government even a monarchy Alexander Hamilton, American, led the political fight for the adoption of the Constitution. The words and intent of the Constitution are unmistakin the Preamble as in the body. "We, the ably clear People of the United States," it reads, "in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice. . ." Unmistakably it was the people of the United States, endeavoring to create a unity among them, who did "ordain and establish this Constitution" the inspired document under which our country has grown into a great and strong democracy. It was Alexander Hamilton, again, who held that the liberties must people's always depend upon the spirit of the people themselves, and of their government. It was George Washington, whose birthday we celebrate with even more than usual significance in this fateful year of 1944, who said in his Farewell Address: "But let there be no change (of the Constitution) by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon of usurpation by which free governments are destroyed." x CONGRESS MUST BE "BLOC" BUSTER The Congress of the United States is made up, in the main, of hard working, sincere men who have the best interests f the nation at heart. During the past decade, Congress has been subjected to reprehensible pressure group attacks. PLYMOUTH COLUMN Local health officers reported for the week ending February 11, a total of 824 cases of communicable diseases as compared with 1168 for the previous week and 1088 for the corresponding' period one year ago. A total of 482 cases of influenza was reported for the week as compared with 798 for the previous week. The number of cases of pneumonia reported decreased from 30 for the week ending Feb. 4, to 19 for the week ending Feb. 11. For the corresponding week in 1943, 65 cases of pneumonia were reported. The number of cases of scarlet fever also showed a decline of about 25 per cent. Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County each reported one case of epidemic meningitis. One of the cases resulted fatally. Juab County and Ogden City each reported one case of pulmonary tuberculosis. A total of 9 cases of acute rheumatic fever was reported. It is encouraging to note that no cases of diptheria, poliomyelitis nor typhoid fever were reported. Two cases of malaria fever were reported, from one of the Army hospitals. The totals for the week were as follows: chickenpox, 71; influenza, 482; measles, 18; German measles, 8; epidemic meningitis, 2; mumps, 52; pneumonia, 19; scarlet fever, 2; whooping 130; tuberculosis, cough, 25; gonorrhea, 4; syphilis, 8; amoebic dysentery, 1; malaria fever, 2; rheumatic fever, 9 and infectious Jaundice, 1. A number from our community attended the funeral of Harry Burnett of Tremonton, held in Clinton in the ward chapel last Friday. There were seven of our soldier boys home for the Valentine dance last Friday evening. We enjoyed their talks which they gave and enjoyed their company at the dance. A supper was given for Cpl Verno Keith Lamb and Pfc. John Starr at Mr. and Mrs. Clea Lamb's Sunday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lamb, John Starr and friend Thelma Thompson, Mrs. Kenneth Lamb and Miss Lottie Lou Butters of Clarkston. An enjoyable eve ning was spent. A turkey supper was given by Mrs. Keith Lamb for Cpl. Lamb Monday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Don R. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Clea Lamb, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lamb all enjoyed themselves having Keith home on a furlough. Pfc. John Starr was visiting Cpl. Verno K. Lamb and Mrs. Lamb on Tuesday. Beat Vanishes Heat vanishes from glass windows and doors four times as fast as through the walls of a house. Storm windows will prevent loss of much heat, particularly on the sides of the house facing cold prevailing winds. Heavy draperies and shades over windows also prevent loss of heat Tightly fitting sash prevent drafts through cracks. CAN YOU USE A TYPEWRITER? Measuring Hems Use old cardboard to make a notched gauge for measuring small hems and seam allowances. Cardboard is handy for making scalloped edges. Of course, you'll make your pattern. CAN YOU do clerical work or accounting ? Have you ever worked in a store? Can you drive a car? The Army needs all kinds of skills in the WAC. There's a chance for you to improve a skill you already have, or learn one you'll find useful all your life. find out about the Today opportunities that await you in the WAC the important job, the interesting life, the chance to serve your country in a vital way. Apply at the nearest U. S. Army Recruiting Station (your local post office will give you the address). Or write: The Adjutant General, Room 4415, Munitions Building, Washington, D. C. Organizations representing "blocs" of citizens, and proStamped Citrus fessing to speak for such voting groups, put pressure on According to citrus specialists of the department of agriculture, it's Congressmen to force through class legislation. the Florida and Texas orSuch practices, unless curbed, will be the ruination of any country'. Organization leadership should raise its sights. Congress should not be subjected to high pressure coercion. Special pleaders for pressure groups have sought to make this a country of special privileges for minorities at the expense of majorities. If we want to perpetuate our Republic on the basis of liberty and opportunity for all, it is high time that when we go before our lawmakers with our problems we show more than a mere desire to feather our own nest. For after all, the best nest feathering each one of us can do is to help perpetuate Constitutional government in the United States usually anges that bear the stamp required by law when color is added. Wide variations in day and night temperature and the presence of Iron in the soil of California make the color cf the skin much deeper, and therefore no help is needed to make the western orange really "orange colored." The Florida orange, however, often reaches maturity while the skin is still green, and to get the traditional bright color, a special beauty treatment is required, so to speak. not government by bloc coercion and vote control. x THE ROAD TO DESTRUCTION Let us show you how to reduce the cost of auto insurance and yet have the finest of protection. Farmers continuing form policy gives sound protection at substantial savings. Ask us for. details. One of the most pernicious beliefs that has come out of this war is the idea that since we have been able to achieve full employment and high wages producing armaments, there is no excuse for not achieving the same goals in peacetime by producing a flood of automobiles, refrigerators and lux- ury gadgets ad infinitum. When asked the question, Why does it always seem easy to find money to prosecute a war, and so hard to find it to win the peace? Dr. Harley L. Lutz, professor of Public Finance, Princeton University, replied: "The peace economy must remain solvent. A war economy doesn't have to re- - I Phone J JAMES II. MILLER 59.0-- 3 East Garland FARMERS AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE i.ch.n,. Natl I $ tmuimri K - ed No Metal Ice Box Li Nar Puttie Production of pre-wmodels domestic ice tors wiU not be resumed in near future, the War Product Board said, mainly because reveT sion would involve a long chajieJ over period. The hardboard La wood is now being r3 duced at almost four times th e ar all-met- al tiNiHk(i For U. S. Civilians Food d, el rate. pre-w-ar Civilians in the United States wiU have more frozen vegetables during the next five months as a result of an expected record high production, WFa has nounced. Usually available in fpj. zen form are snap beans, corn kernels, peas, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and corn on the cob. TJ s civilians will have slightly rice in 1944 than during recent years and less canned milk thaa during 1943, although the amount of canned milk available will be in approximate proportion to civilian purchases under rationing, which began in June, 1943. all-tim- -- ed x PUBLIC HEALTH vegc-tab-i Trucks Move 98 Per Cent Of Farm Crop Largely as a result of the cooperation of farmers and truck operators with the Transportation Conservation Plan, about 1,600.000 motor trucks, mostly farmer-ownemoved 98 per cent of last years huge farm crop at some stage of the journey from farm to market, the Office of Defense Transportation says. Other farm transportation programs now operating include the movement of livestock. BY Jfflj cotton, fresh fruits and citrus fruits and poultry. war-mod- J 4 1944 Sk OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION Continue Farm I'ork Sales Farmers may continue the sale of pork from hogs without a license or permit and may deliver any quantity of pork to persons not living on the farm, until March 17, the War has ruled. Food Administration However, farmers are required to collect ration stamps for pork so delivered. - constitution) testroed Pr.por.dby home-slaughter- . 17 TOWN and T,r'rTC, BONDS OVEU AMERICA BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER First West Street Entered at the Post Office at Tremonton, Utah, aa Thursday, February BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER- - GEORGE S. BENSON e ?midett-J(rc(iHgeoUe- ge , , Kansas Searcy, Agricultural Conservation Program Favored People The 1944 program for ricultural conservation U, S. ag. practices guide six million farm getting maximum pnv When the war ends, the world will be exhausted. Sacrifices to the point of privation already are being made by many people in many lands. Hunger has taken a hand in the game with Sweat and Blood and Tears. Property of untold value has been destroyed already, cities sacked and burned, and the end of carnage is not yet. When bankrupt nations begin building back their world, who is going to pay for it? Who will be expected to buy rehabilitation bonds and stamps to fabricate new cities and patch up old ones? Last November 9, an agreement was signed by representatives of 44 nations, all on our side, and they seemed to have ideas how the load should be distributed. Thus: , greater 40 China 15 15 5 immediately low cost, If present acreage of cultivated land is managed well, said N. E. Dodd, chief of the Agricultural Adjustment Agency which manages the Conservation Program, U. S. farmers will not have to plow up grasslands as they did in the last war. "The dust stoma and erosion that followed that first became a national cataplow-u- p strophe," he declared. Less Paper For Packages Fewer package wrappings will be available for retail shoppers this year, according to WPE Shortage of wood pulp for will not permit a normal will be enough bags There supply. for assorted groceries, WPB said, if housewives save these bags and take them back to stores for their own WPB also advised the that shopping bag with handles must be used many times to substitute for individual package wrappings. These leaders among the United Nations head the list. They are arranged according to what will be expected of them in the reconstruction years. The figures show what part of the cost (whatever that may be) each one will undertake to raise. If the big four meet their respective quotas, the job will be done, no matter what the other 40 countries raise, and the United States will contribute more than the other three high ones combined. Some thoughtful citizen with a banker's turn of mind is certain to adjust his glasses, scan those figures twice and say "Look! Whose war was this? The United States has of the world's only population. Why are we expected to pay 40 per cent of the world's repair bill after the war? Can that be paper-maki- re-us-e. three-fourt- Intensive training in enabled American Merchant seamen of the SS Monterey to rescue 1,675 survivors of a torpedoed troop transport in the Mediterranean, according to the War Snithe life-savi- pping Lose German Their Punch The amount of merchant ship tonnage sunk by German the during January was among the for lowest monthly figures whole war, according to a joint statement issued last week by The Office of War Information. hs Anglo-Americ- an put-upo- n, perity. Children Impressed daughters, born in China and trained in Chinese schools, gazed in wide-eye-d wonder at New York's broad streets, tall buildings and clean, happy people. They knew where $10 a month was a king's ransom for a man with a family. They had recited with children who never knew what it meant to be otherwise than hungry. They had walked daily to school followed by beggars in filth and rags. At first they were quiet, getting their eyes full. On the boardwalk at Coney Island late in the afternoon, surrounded by children in holiday spirit, and influenced no doubt by an American d cone, my daughter exclaimed in perfect Cantonese, "Daddy, I hope Heaven is this nice." I repeat this story often, for it illustrates perfectly how America at her worst looked like heaven to people from the other side of the world, half the human race. Anybody who would change the American system much is an enemy of humanity. In this column next week we will tell you why. My two ice-crea- m seven-year-ol- of Aoninistration, Some 1,977 persons aboard the transport were saved by other craft, and only four persona were lost fair?" two-fift- Off Training Pays Lite-Savi- ng one-sixteen-th Another Viewpoint But down in Uruguay the citizen with the banker's turn of mind will not react the same. He may view the matter from another angle and say, "Well! Uncle Sam, with half of all the wealth in the world is getting off pretty easy, no? Only paying of the bill." Nations as well as individuals have a hard time seeing themselves as others see them. So much depends on the point of view. Just when we begin feeling somebody is likely to accuse us of shirking our duty. Personal experiences have helped me much to feel just how rich America is. Coming from a stay of 11 years in the Orient. I landed in Now York in August, 1936. That is what some people call the pit of the depression. The WPA, the CCC and the NYA were going strong. There was much unemployment. Quotations of business men, even in the press, were full of bewildered discouragement. But to me and to my family, Manhattan was a dream of pros- "Fire-Power- ," boosting production at Percent United States Great Britain Soviet Russia designed to families in duction from their land, has been announced by WFA Among tne most important practices are those dealing with application of lime and phosphate, which give the soil Round Up Because of an increased demand for electric fence controllers, -- amount I in these devices will be produced the year ending June 30, 1944, sai any previous year, WPBtruna Manufacture of packing with iron and steel frames is peanrmitted for civilian use, WPB civilian nounced. . . This year aW the United States will get 53 out of every 100 pounds million i evaporated milk, 158 and of dried skim milk, lbs. of dried whole milk, WFA i nounced. These quantities are by received amounts than the vilians last year. . . Br0Of1.IL duction is seriously curbed cause of acute shortages of corn and handles, WTB report and broom handle production . even continue to decline. . prices has reduced the ceiling to x fresh sliced codfish four cents per P0 and one-ha-lf winter and three cents per F in summer. . . Total U. & ualtles as reported by 0 i 9 id-- in ... 19J" w 9 were 150,478, din? dead, 51,292 wounded, 3V of Jf' tog, 30,261 prisoners size shortage of large use delay putting Into u the newly complete farm l according to the Tractor A rf , Advisory Cornmittee cannot Hosiery dealers to wanta v customer who rayon women's guago s coarser or heavier also ' buy uoery. OPA says. |