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Show EMERY COUNTY PROGRESS, CASTLE DALE. UTAH ' r, BRISBANE x an n THIS WEEK r nee . Mtafiaitdi Yopics Competent Mrs. Simpson If Edward Has a Son The Latest Gang Killing Goose and Gander 'Mrs. Simpson purchases villa s on the north coast of Africa, out on the blue Mediterrafor her nean, Interpreted lJ ::g34f look-in- 'royal withhoneythe moon' Washington On the eve of the opening of a new congress, the sev-- . Hullabaloo enty-fift- h, there is the federal government alone can deal with problems better than hullabaloo and Clamor and clamor about social and economic legislation and particularly about the alleged necessity for constitutional amendments giving congress more power to deal with these problems. Much of the noise emanates from minorities, highly organized pressure groups, and it is difficult, therefore, to tell exactly what the attitude of the country, as a whole, may be. There are those both in congress and out who contend that the overwhelming vote for President Rooseconstituted a manvelt's date for immediate action on a number of these highly delicate and difficult questions. There are others whose contention is that the great vote given President Roosevelt was, in fact, a tribute to his personal popularity and that it was in no way connected with the various problems that are now before the country in individual capacity. Whatever the answer to these contending forces, the fact remains that we are due to hear something of them on the floors of the house and senate in the next few months. One of the things about which we are hearing many, many words at the moment is a proposal for an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting child labor. It is the argument that such an amendment should be annexed to the Constitution and that it should give congress additional authority to enact legislation setting forth the details of this new type of prohibition. Yet, while all of this raving and raging is going on, how many people are there who are aware of the fact that a constitutional amendment doing this very thing has been pending before the states for a little more than twelve years? How many people are there who recall that this amendment has been ratified by twenty-fou- r states? Whatever their recollection is, it is a fact and it remains a fact that to all intents and purposes, enough states have refused to ratify the amendment to kill it off. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, being alive to what he considers the meaning of the recent huge vote for President Roosevelt, has attempted to revive the fight for ratification of that child labor amendment above mentioned. He has written to the heads of the various state and local labor groups urging them to work for favorable action on the amendment in the states that have heretofore rejected it. great former king of England." Here you see are times, there are circumstances and there are conditions in which This brings up a new legal question. Stated succinctly, the question New Legal Question that legislature has once rejected a proposition to amend the Constitution can reverse itself and approve the resolution after having once killed it. Mr. Green contends that this is possible. The American Bar association takes a contrary view. So, we are confronted with a problem within a problem and one that is likely to be distorted and twisted and misrepresented by those interests that have sought for a long time to make the Constitution appear outmoded. To become attached to the Constitution, an amendment must be ratified under the terms of the Constitution itself, by of the states. That is thirty-siSince twelve more states must ratify, there is likely to be a hard drive to gain some of the remaining states and to bring about reversal of positions already taken. It nearly always happens in "drives" that there is much loose mouthings and many unwarranted and unjustified statements. It probably will be so in this instance and the country must be on guard to sift the truth from the propaganda and must be prepared to make up its mind whether it desires to place in the Constitution a hard and fast rule that no child under eighteen years of age may be allowed to work gainfully. For the sake of the record, herewith is the language of the proposed amendment that is now pending: "The congress shall have power to limit, regulate and prohibit the labor of persons under eighteen years of age. The power of the several states is unimpaired by this article except that the operation of state laws shall be suspended to the extent necessary to give effect to legislation enacted by the conthree-fourt- hs x. states can deal with them individually. But after all, conditions are not the same in any two states of the Union and it seems to me that the states ought to give careful thought to any proposition that takes away irom them forever whatever rights are left to them under the Constitution. They ought to be free as far as they may be to handle their own problems on the basis of local requirements. And this is written, let me emphasize, not in opposition to any proposal that would abolish child labor. The country cannot know definitely until President Roosevelt deliv--. . ers his message to Social the new congress, Welfare dealing with the state of the Union, exactly what his position is going to social welfare be on the problems of the country. This is a general category and involves such social securthings as the ity legislation and legislation giving the federal government greater control over private business. The two phases go hand in hand and as far as I have been able to discover, it will be impossible to deal with one without in some manner dealing with the other. For example, the present social security statutes have a direct effect upon business through their taxation provisions. While basically they are designed to protect against the sufferings of unemployment and the destitution of the aged who are without resources, it can be readily seen that somebody must pay the bill. The Roosevelt administration's theory is that private employers, meaning business as a whole, shall be the logical source from which to draw the financial protection that is conceived to be necessary. But in this theory there is involved very definitely the right of the federal government to enter into the fields that are now occupied or may be occupied by the states. It is largely a taxing proposition that the federal government must use if it is going to reach those classes able to pay. But the Constitution, federal laws and traditional practices of our people have built up certain lines of demarcation between federal and state rights. The question therefore becomes simply one that requires determination by the people whether they are going to allow the federal government to encroach further upon the fields that hitherto have been reserved for the states. We hear much talk about a revival of NRA; a revival of it on a basis that will make it constitutional and one with provisions that will reach a greater percentage of business than was reached by the original NRA. Organized labor seems to be in favor of this proposition and naturally will exert considerable power in congress, but some lawyers among the representatives and senators tell me that they do not see how the purpose can be accomplished without a constitutional amendment. On the basis of all of the information and opinion that I have been able to gather, my guess would be that before this session of congress is over something tangible in the way of a new consitutional amend- ment will be offered. It would seem, on the basis of the present trends, that it will be possible for the dif-ferent schools of thought on this sub- ject to get together only upon a con- stitutional resolution. My guess is, further, that it is utterly impossible for all of the groups and blocs to reach an understanding on legisla tion along these lines. Few of them are willing to compromise and with- out the attitude of compromise on legislation, highly controversial nothing except stalemates results. Some observers even now hold the belief that it will be impossible for any agreement to be reached within congress on any of these social welfare propositions simply because the range of views as to what is good for the country is so wide. j ... gZ. m"mm te f"'SWiK ' . , j expected Arthur BriMbaae This incident Duke Edward how to helps explain came to rely on the Baltimore girl. 4S The former English King Edward in his "instrument of abdication" declared his "irrevocable determination to renounce the throne" for himself and his descendants. All very fine now, but suppose Edward should have a son, and the son should grow up, a man of power and ambition, as he might, with an 4 1 rm.. ..I AV.;t4 1 - i . , American mother. He would by inheritance be the rightful occupant of the throne of England, and might reasonably say that his father could not deprive him of his right before he was even born. That might be embarrassing if in troublous times a weak English king or a nervous queen were on the throne. Europe will turn from important matters to read about the latest American gang killing. Joseph was shot aged twenty-eighdown two months ago while having his shoes polished in New York city. Night before last his brother Dominic, who had hurriedly moved from New York, was with 13 other men in Sca-dut- o, t, a Chicago pool hall. Three gunmen entered, herded the 14 into a back room, motioned to Dominic Scaduto to step out from the crowd and stand against the wall. He did so, and was riddled 3 mmmm yMH3 Qlcw Qjcavi 7 thirty-n- that work. New York city ordered $126,795 worth of typewriters, union labor that manufacturers complained were "unfair." and the purchase was stopped. As far as New York city was concerned that was done to get votes; no New York citizens are involved in the alleged "unfairness." If all makers of typewriters signed an agreement not to sell a typewriter to New York city for 50 years, and never to repair one, that would not embarrass the city; for the courts would punish that as conspiracy. What is sauce for the goose is not sauce for the gander. INTER," said Dora gayly, "is very becoming to your good looks." The man amusement. They were skiing, these two, over snowy surfaces, and the man with his bright wide woolen sash and knitted cap to match, made a striking figure on the snow. "This was a grand idea skiing to the New Year's party," cried Paul. "Otherwise we would not have made it." "Andy thinks we're crazy. Says we're sure to get stuck, and maybe freeze to death on the way. He's so ." Congressman Fish of New York wants members of the Republican national committee to abdicate, that a liberal Republican party may be built up. Does anybody imagine that a "liberal" Republican party could have held back the political Johnstown flood last November? If the Republican party turns liberal now, it may find in 1940 that it has done so just in time to miss carrying an election that conservatism might have carried. The world would like to know more about the Baroness Eugene de Rothschild, hostess of the duke of Windsor, former king. She was Miss Catherine Wolf of Philadelphia, has been three times married, and when the king amuses himself with bowling in her castle, she beats him, and all the other men players. Plenty of energy there. Our good neighbor Chile, anxious to keep gold at home, decided to restrict "luxury importations" and unwisely included automobiles, including trucks, among "luxuries." As a result Chile's industries face heavy losses, her network of modern highways will fall into decay. IP Keaturra King Syndicate Idc. WNU Service V By PHILANDER JOHNSON In Washington Star E ALL know a fellow culled Old Father Time, lie has taught us in prose; he has frivolcd in rhyme. One day he will give us a song or a laugh And the next he is writing a short epitaph. The way he jogs on is so quietly queer We seldom remember his presence so near. But he measures our steps as we falter or climb. lie keeps tab on us all, does this Old Father Time. But his hand is so gentle, although it is strong, That he helps us lot as he leads us along. And the ruins that rise on the hills of the past He covers with ivy and roses at last. He teaches the smiles of the present to glow. While the sorrows are left to the long, long ago. And the knell turns to joy in its merriest chime He's a pretty good fellow, is Old Fatlier Time. Helen Gaisford Waterman Year's party at THE NewCountry club was in full swing, with Fred Gordon, directing the dance orchestra of college boys, putting out sweet music. He was especially anxious to show off his particular variety of syncopated rhythms this evening, as there would be some men there who could, if they wanted to, "do him some good." He watched Beatrice, his girl, dance by in the arms of a handsome stranger. With a mustache, too! Darn it, he'd grow one! He brought the rhythm to a ... not merely in tripped and fell the snow, but down and down into a surprise gully. A sharp pain shot up from one ankle to knee, and a cold and dreadful faintness crept over her. "Andy," she whispered involuntarily, as one speaks of a safe harbor in time of storm. Paul came after her. Somehow his picturesque good looks did not count for much now, though he tried valiantly to help her. "I've twisted my ankle, I'm afraid," gasped Dora. "What shall we do? Can you put your imagination to work?" she added. Just then, cold, truly fearful for what lay ahead, they heard a dim halloo in the distance. They waited and soon Andy's bulky and solid figure stood above the gully. He plunged down quickly and gave not a word of rebuke save "Thought you might have trouble, so I trailed you." It was Andy who took Dora back to her home. He carried her all the way, first over one shoulder, then another. Paul feeling uncomfortable said he guessed he'd go on Paul Came After Iler; He Tried to the dance. "Happy New Year" was all Andy said. Valiantly to Help Iler. An arduous, silent and exdistance still seemed a long way, perience. Dora could painful hear the she did not speak of it. She was a breathing of the man who so bravelittle tired, too, but that would pass. bore her over the weary miles. Soon they would pause for rest, and ly "Why don't you scold me?" she for bites of hard chocolate. demanded. "It takes a little imagination, She could not see his face, but sometimes," said Paul, "to think she felt him smiling. out ways of doing things. Andy is At last Andrew deposited her on good, solid dependable stuff, but her own couch in her own home and slightly," he smiled, "dull." for the doctor. The last telephoned like "I him, though," said Dora was patted into place on stoutly, "and it usually happens he's bandage her plaster cast as midnight struck. . . . worse luck!" right "Not sorry you came with me?" "You know, Andy," remarked Dora slowly, "I'd honestly rather be here "Heavens, no!" and a broken ankle, than with on went and on and on. at theyou They New Year's dance at Dorset. Roads were blocked. No cars could get through. A horse team Quaint of me, isn't it?" Big, solid, unpicturesque Andy would take one day and part of anand kissed her. other. Skiing across country was stooped overNew "Happy Year, dear! of solution the only reaching Dorset afraid it will be a long time I'm till and the dance. dance again." "You'll have trouble," Andy pre- you "And colorful ideas aren't dicted, "mark my words." And it so muchPaul's . . . after all. He looks looked as if his prophecy were about on a winter landscape. And to come true as they attempted the well look you next hill. The wind grew colder. think I well in a rescue act I prefer the latter." Dora was not as rested as she hoped "Which," Andy, "is just not as she might be; quick or sure as it should grinned be." el balance. She struck snag. Wulera Newvti Uaisa. J j be- side her looked down with pleased optimistic." Dora laughed. "He would! Never saw such a darned cautious guy as Andy. He'll never get anywhere or do anything H. G. Wells, who has influence or have any fun. in England, was "brought up in a is pretty solemn at times," "He simple, sentimental, low - church admitted Dora a little soberly. English home." Referring to the They went on, easily, lightly; archbishop's slurs on Mrs. Simp- curved slopes slid under them ; dark to he think writes: learned "I son, leafless trees slipped by. "A New the proper treatment of men who Year's dance does not grow on evinsinuate shameful vague things remarked Paul. "Betbush," ery cannot or substantiate they specify in take our ter them stride." about a woman is The girl's cheeks glowed. Her The archbishop of Canterbury hair tucked under her cap flew fair hardly expected all this, or half. out behind in small ringlets. If the Doctors announce a new compound that kills "sinus germs in the blood stream," a most important announcement. The new compound, called prontosil, is to the patient, kills the germs that cause sinus trouble, and may kill other disease germs. The transfusions of new fighting blood, sometimes not used often enough or early enough in medical practice, may be replaced by chemical compounds that will pursue various disease germs in the blood stream, helping the white corpuscles. horse-whipping- ' tiT yy FATHER TIME r hJuanci with bullets. The executioners were to old for their trade, thirty-si- x ine; young killers, usually, do j i- -! have '" ' him to buy it. ed There are certain bits of evidence now to be seen that indicate a more determined p o s What About tion on the part of business itself. I Business? think it could be said without equivocation that the business interests have been the target for political demagoguery in the last few years to a greater extent than ever in history. Of course, business has not come forth with clean hands. Yet, it is made to gress." appear now that business has taken From these words, it will be seen about all of the maltreatment to that an attempt is made to give which it is entitled and it would congress greater power over the seem, therefore, that the time has rights of states to legislate for them- arrived for it to be given some conselves. Such a purport brings up in sideration by the government which my mind the old question of wheth- has supervision 6ver it as well a? er a state or the federal government us as individuals. shall be supreme. There certainly Western Newspaper Union the capable young American woman ; she buys the honeymoon villa; if she married an American she would 1? crashing climax, and signaled for an intermission. Then his eye hunted out Bea trice, and he started toward her. He was delayed by an older man, who wanted to talk to him. It was a better offer than Fred had dreamed of. What a New Year's opportunity! Pater would be sore, of course He nodded his acceptance, shook hands heartily, and dashed off toBeatrice ward the conservatory. and her companion were just coming back to the dance floor. "Say, Bee I've just got to see you a minute. Excuse her, won't . you?" "Bee," he asked suddenly, "will you marry me?" "Why, Fred!" she exclaimed, amazed at his outburst. "I suppose so some day, maybe." "I mean now, right away." we "How could we? You know have to wait until you finish school and get your start." "I've got my start. I'm going to lead a dance orchestra and be broadcast. We'll have plenty to live on and a good chance for more." "I'd like to, Fred. I'd ratherif marry you than anybody. But I married you now, your father would always feel that I had been the one to get you to quit school." "I'd tell him" "That She shook her head. wouldn't help. Besides, he's right; you should finish." One of the orchestra boys looked out. "Say, Fred, excuse me, but the crowd's getting restless." "In a minute. Please, Bee." "If they really want you, they B wait. I really want you and I wait." Fred stuck his hands In his pockets, and traced a pattern on the floor with his toe. "And I though this was going to be such a swell New Year," he muttered. "You won't win all tonight, dear, Beatrice said gently. She kissed him suddenly, softly, and slipPed quickly to the doorway. "But, Fred," she added, "see the year through." C Water Ncwipapw Unit. J! |