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Show LEHI Sow Treasury It Buying NATIONAL AFFAIRS Reviewed by CARTER FIELD K A'o Aope o I peace between government and public ties is in sight . . . Towns hazy over what constitutes a "reasonable offer" for a utility . . . Federal treasury is buying all the silver Mexico chooses to offer . . . Little hope of lifting the burden of armament costs. utili- 5i WASHINGTON. If it were not that such a conclusion would be utterly untrue to form, knowing the slant of President Roosevelt and PWA Administrator Harold L. Ickes tt the electric industry and public ownership, one might almost assume that peace was in sight between the government and the utilities. The developments are surprising. Electric Bond St Share figures sev eral ways. First it Jut"" announces it will submit to the securimah" ties and exchange cot commission on the Pin , death sentence situation. This follows I'ty, the sale of its subattrac e sidiaries in I and, teak I just prior J it uj if to its "surrender i announcement, in a ded i, Merrmhis. Inp irlpn- end a , Harold Ickes (coat tally most experts CircV; agree that Electric Bond & Share got pretty fair prices for both these I properties. This is surprising, because the general impression had been that Electric Bond & Share was second on the list of best hated electric holding companies as far aa the White House is concerned. Whereas Commonwealth & Southern had been regarded as being pretty near the top of the most favored list, yet it is having a tough time getting the city of Chattanooga and other communities that want to roll their own to make fair offers. All over the country cities and towns that had counted on PWA. allotments for electric distribution, or been have plants, generating amazed at the dictum that they mast make reasonable offers for the privately owned plants in their communities before federal money will be forthcoming. This is carrying out the Barkley promise. Towns and Cities Bit Hazy Aoout What Is "Reasonable" In the closing days of the last session of congress opponents of what they regarded as unfair government competition with private business were pressing for an amendment to the relief bill which would have prevented loans or grants to any cities where privately owned systems were already serving the public. To head off passage of : this amendment, which looked ; very strong, Sen. Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky, Democratic leader of the senate, promised that, if the amendment were not adopted, PWA ' would make no loans or grants un-- f less reasonable offers to buy out ity existing facilities had been refused by the private owners. Now the cities and towns desiring loans do not know what to do. They have very hazy ideas as to what a r the "reasonable" offer for the plant ritis, they want to buy is. In very few ' instances have they anything to go on except the figures of the existing what As a result, they have ( company. appealed to Secretary of the Inte-- i rior Ickes to loan them experts to ,'orks I make the calculations on which they vhen will make their "reasonable" offers. to i Treasury Buying All Silver pain f Mexico Cliooses to Offer )eed. Despite the popular impression to utes. the contrary, the federal treasury is buying every ounce of silver that ; f Mexico chooses to produce and sell. Furthermore, it is holding up the world price by so doing. Besides I that it is paying a handsome sub- f sidy into the Mexican treasury be- I cause Mexico imposes a tax of eight I cents an ounce on silver produced, ? so that every time Uncle Sam pays I 43 cents for an ounce of Mexican sil- ver eight cents goes into the Mexi- can treasury direct. ; Of course. lasses there are other Mexican taxes on the producers, so that actually the g vfr net benefit to the Mexican treasury a good deal more than eight cents. j n addition, Mexico collects a new 1 export duty amounting to 12 per I cent of the value of the silver A somewhat I comparable situation I would be if iweiH decided to buy England I of America's chief export crop, conon, and to pay for it, not the t. I "wiu price, dui a couple oi cenis more, say 10 cents a pound now and n ywtf the United States government im-- I turn posed a tax of one cent a pound on I all; cotton produced, the federal 3E ; treasury in Washington would then benefit not only by the direct tax on LIEF h cotton that would be sold, but :id to taxes on the handlers and what ION uUe could be raised from the pro- memselves. Actually, a fairer comparison would be copper, because that is 3E Produced by large corporations, largely, as silver is produced in exico, and hence the higher price Paid by England would produce rer federal corporation and individual income taxes. XT' . Knox-vill- W ' I4th ' h s r I ! s? 1 . WHO vuv-tr- s Direct F rom Producers No one hesitated much about this policy up until last March when Mexico seized the oil wells owned by British and American interests, valued at about $150,000,000 for the American property and $250,000,000 for the English. On March 31, this year, shortly after this seizure, the treasury here formally announced that it had abrogated the agreement with the Mexican government under which it was buying this Mexican silver. There was general public approval, not only because most folks did not see why this government should continue to subsidize Mexico after such a seizure of American property, but actually most folks could not see why this government had subsidized Mexico in the first place. Actually, this government has been buying Mexican silver at an increased rate since this March 31 announcement. The only difference is that the transactions are no longer formally handled with the Mexican government. Instead the purchases are made from the producers, though of course after they have paid the eight cents an ounce tax to the Mexican government. In March, the last month under the agreement, Mexican silver amounting to 5,089,997 ounces was bought by the United States treasury. In April, the first month following conclusion of the agreement, Mexico sold our treasury 5,061,803 ounces. In May, this rose to 5,439,-23- 4 ounces, and in June to 5,998,978 ounces. Inquiries at the treasury here are answered by the statement that the treasury is acting "under orders" in buying this silver. Inquiry as to where the orders come from are answered by the statement that no reply will be given, but the hint is thrown out that after all there are only two places the orders could come from. One is the White House, the other is the state department. Little Hope for Loosening Burden of Armament Costs Optimism about the much talked about armament limitation conference, with a view to removing the terrific burden of armament costs from the various peoples of the world, has little foundation in anything that Washington diplomats can see or understand. It was no surprise to them when President Roosevelt recently admitted at a press conference that the expenditures for the navy next year will be greater than this year. That has been known to everyone connected with or interested in the navy. Its real importance lay in the fact that there had been some who thought the United States might make a gesture, in the hope that the other nations would follow it. President Roosevelt does not believe such a gesture would be effective. He believes furthermore that it would be positively dangerous for the United States to relax in arming itself. The more powerful in modern war weapons and readiness to fight the United States is, in the President's opinion, the less danger there is that some other nation will pick a quarrel with us. There is no suspicion at the state department that any particular country wants, at this time, to pick a quarrel with the United States. Foreign Poivcrs Straining To Increase Armament Actually, however, the big point that makes unlikely the success of any armament conference which might be held, is that the powers that seem to American eyes already armed to the teeth are straining every nerve to increase their military power. Although the group at Munich dispelled the war, the armament race by Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Russia has increased instead of slowing four-pow- er down. Since Munich discussion France has publicly announced tremendous increases in her defenses that against Germany. Russia has said little about her preparations, but it is known here, by shrewd diplomats, that Russia grimly intends to have an air force which will be at least equal to that The of Germany. best indication of this, it is pointed out, was the bitter resentment in Moscow over the alleged statement of Col. Colonel Charles A. LindLindbergh bergh as to the su the German air force. of periority This is the more interesting because in the first place it seems to have been a cock and bull story. Lady Astor, at whose party Lindbergh was alleged to have made the statement, has denied that he was even at the party. Lindbergh himself has not denied it, but that is not significant, because as every newspaper man who has contacted him knows, he bitterly resents any intrusion by the press into what he regards as his private life. This was true long before the tragic kidnaping and murder of his child. But the Russians, though they must have known that there was no basis in fact for the alleged Linda statebergh statement, rushed out ment signed by many of their aviation experts characterizing the ala lie. leged Lindbergh statement as armaNo, it looks as though the ment race would continue for a long time. WNU Service. S Dell Syndicate. Speaking of Sports- coaches agree Q HANDSTAND that the 1938 season has brourht Huge Sports Dish Planned For N. Y. Fair By HERB ROGERS NE of the most extensive sports programs ever undertaken has been announced as a feature of the New York world's fair. The program, outlined by Christy Walsh, director of sports, will Include both indoor and outdoor events and independent competitions held elsewhere with the or sponsorship of the fair. The malatter events include the jor league baseball game, which is to be played next year in Yankee stadium, and the international police pistol tournament. A school for sports, with the country's leaders in baseball, football, track and field and boxing as instructors, also is scheduled. Manager Joe McCarthy pledged the of the New York Yankees in connection with the school of sport to be conducted from April 30 to October 31 next year. There will be 10 classes in baseball, which comes r all-st- ar first in the curriculum. The list of instructors, in addition to Manager McCarthy, will include Joe McCarthy Bill Terry, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Johnny Vander Meer, Burleigh Grimes, Gabby Hartnett, Dizzy Dean, Hank Greenberg, Jimmy Foxx, Joe Di Maggio, Bob Feller and Mel Ott. Football will be represented with six classes during next September and October. The instructors will include Jim Crowley, Mai Stevens, Pop Warner, Lou Little, Chick Benny Friedman, Larry Kelly, Alexander Wojciechowicz and Marshall Goldberg. Mee-ha- n, Classes in Track In track there will be six classes in May and June, with Lawson Robertson, Dean Crom well, Pete Waters, Dink Templeton and Glenn Cunningham, among others, as instructors. For six boxing classes in June, July and August, Jack Dempsey, Gene Joe Louis, James J. Braddock, Tony Galento, Benand Leonard ny Jack Mickey Walker are Dempsey among the teachers. Boys and girls who complete the school courses will receive certifi cates issued by the fair's academy of sport bearing the graduate's name and that of the celebrity con ducting the class. The latter will include an award to the male or female, amateur or professional, voted to have contrib uted most to the welfare of American sport during 1938, individual certihcates to ngures in various sports fields who have accomplished something of special merit, awards board of baseball of the board of foot and the ball. Tun-ne- Just New Grid OlTens - y, Pro Football That the college boys no longer have an exclusive franchise on football interest has been proved by the increased attendance at profession al games. Despite the handicap of poor weather conditions early in the season, attendance at National football league contests is running 10 per cent ahead of the record set last year. The pro teams appear to gain public attention and approval year by year, and many make at least enough money to keep going and show some profit. Professional football bas no serious problems outside those that confront any other business enterprise that involves the element of showmanship. It has governed itself remarkably well, especially in the matter of avoiding interference with the college game by taking players before graduation, and in general has kept its house in excellent order as far as the general public knows. something new to football. Daring attack is again ruling the game. So far, the season has developed a bril--1 liant offense not seen for many a year. As a result, scores have been climbing. There are fewer score less ties and dull games. Whether you've been taking your football from the line or over the radio, you've been treated to more thrilling dashes for touchdowns in the current crop of major games. The coacbes themselves are at a loss to account for this new spirit in the game. Jim causing these arm ailments this season is the bunk," said Daly. "They like to pitch with short undersleeves or no sleeves at all. What they are doing is inviting trouble. In wearing those flimsy undershirts they're doing the equivalent of sticking their arms in front of an electric fan. "Kid pitchers now are wearing fancy polo shirts at night," deplored the veteran. "It's like putting out the welcome sign for Old Man ' ! 50-ya- Crowley "Teams that says: aren't a Littley9 miie Weel oft tAe r i pHELLY fall days and cranberry relish go together. Tart Uhes do so much to perk up th meat roast. Raw cranberries and fruits put through tht food chop-pare simple to prepare and No cooking end can be put up for future use in sterilize! glasses covered with paraffin. j REMEMBERED INSTRUCTIONS Cranberry Orange Relish (No cooking) The aristocrat of relishes. Par Little Johnny, aged four, had been with all meats, hoi ticularly receiving a lesson in politeness. His or cold. good father told him: "And remember 1 pound (4 eupt) cranberries when you are in a bus and a lady I orange I cup lufir comes in and cannot get a seat you Put cranberries through food must jump up and offer her your chopper. Slice oranges, remove seat." seeds and put rind and oranges A few days later they were in a chopper. Mix with berbus. It was very crowded. Johnny through ries and sugar. Let stand for a on his sat father's knee. People few hours before serving. Thle were filing in, and as a pretty young easy, popular uncooked relish caa lady was standing, Johnny jumped be put up for future use in steriup. "Take my seat, miss," he said. lized glasses covered with parer j s supposed to be so hot on offense are running wild. Every one's got a passer and at least one fair I thought runner. my team at Ford-hahad a good attack. It's just average, I guess." Crowley did not Jim Crowley exaggerate when he said that every team has a good passer. Among the boys who are throwing the ball with exceptional talent are Bill Patterson of Baylor, Dave O'Brien of Texas Christian, Harold Van Every of Minnesota, Everett Kischer of Iowa State, Lanny Hollins of Vanderbilt, George Stirn-weiof North Carolina, Bill Paul- man of Stanford, Wilmeth Sidat-Sinof Syracuse, Sid Luckman of Columbia and Gill Humphrey of Yale. Increased backfield versatility has accompanied the rise of good passing. The hurlers mentioned above can run as well as pass. Teams no longer rely upon the specialty back. The development of the has brought new problems to the defense strategists. The line has not figured importantly in their calculations. The and the defensive alignments, being more adaptable, are getting greater use. There is a trend toward less blocking the line by the offensive team. Lateral passes seem to be in the discard. But the loss of this spectacular play should not trouble the fans who, at have already seen the best brand of football in a decade. ss g affin. Economy Cranberry Horseradish Relish Smythe-Browarrived one eveMix chopped raw cranberries ning with the gloomy news that his with grated fresh horseradish la business affairs were in a sad state. proportions of m cranberries to H His wife was helpful. horseradish. Serve with meats. "Well," she said brightly, "there's one do. We to must cut only thing down expenses. Now, how can I economize I know! I won't wear that new diamond necklace to the theater tonight!" Vancouver Sun. n Wait Mother Ask Your MAKING A GUESS Doctor First a i i air-rai- d y&r five-ma- n mid-seaso- n, riOLFERS v- - "Charles says there is an intangible something about me that makes him love me." "It's probably your suit." Proxy on Duty It was an Irish judge who, Just about to deliver an elaborate summA Here and There in Bendigo, Australia, are on the verge of jitters be- cause of the large number of balls carried off by crows during matches No changes in size or weight have been made in the cricket ball since the first one was manufactured 370 years ago . . . Ab Jenkins, holder of most of the automobile records for racing against time, plans to install a new motor and then go after Capt. George Eyston's mark on Bonneville salt flats . . . Every West Point football player hurt in a game is carried from the field on a stretcher, regardless of the nature of his injury . . . the .349 percentage with which Jimmy Foxx won the 1938 American league batting championship is the lowest since 1908 when Ty Cobb batted .324 . . . Willie Turnesa and Johnny Fischer are among the few topflight golfers who still use wooden shafted clubs. . . . Fielding Yost says that fumbles recovered by the opposition cost the fumbling team an average of 30 yards . . . Unless the Yankees make some changes this winter their 1939 infield will average 30 years of age, even with youthful Joe Gordon at second base. ... C Western Newspaper Union. Pocket Billiards By CHARLES C. PETERSON President. National Billiard Association oi America and World's Trick Shot Champion. noticed that there were men in the box. "Where is the twelfth juror?" he asked, irritably. "Oh, that's all right," said the foreman, genially. "He was called away on business early this morning, but he's left his verdict with ing-up, only 11 me." Just Like That Lawyer Then you admit that you struck the defendant with malice aforethought?" Defendant, indignantly You can't mix me up like that. I've told you twice I hit him with a brick, and on purpose. There wasn't no mallets nor nothin' of the kind about just a plain brick like any gentleman would use." it-- Not So Easy little girl was showing a visitor over her father's farm, and proudly pointed to a cow which, she said, was her very own. "And does your cow give milk?" asked the visitor. "Well, not exactly," replied the child. "You've sort of got to take it away rom her." K Some Mistake Rastus Is yo' sure, Mr. Johnsing, dat was a marriage license yo sold me last month? Clerk Johnson Certainly, Rastus. Why? Becaus' I'se led a dog's Rastus life ever since. Imperfect was dreaming of the ideal machine just press the button and all the work is done. He Yes, but who presses the butShe I ton? 6 . rr Ti ..i i. ifecX Vi Never give your children unknown "Bargain" remedies to take unless you ask your doctor. A mother may save a few pennies giving her children unknown preparations. But a. child's life is precious beyond pennies. So Ask your doctor before you give any remedy you don't know allabout. And when giving the common children's remedy, milk of magnesia, always ask for "Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Because for three generations Phillips' has been favored by many physicians as a standard, reliable marvel-ousl- y and proved preparation gentle for youngsters. Many children like Phillips' in the newer form tiny peppermint-flavore- d tablets that chew like candy. Each tablet contains the equivalent of one teaspoonful of the liquid Phillips.' 25 for a big box. A bottle of Phillips liquid Milk of Magnesia costs but 25. So anyone can afford the genuine. Careful mothers ask for it by its full name "Phillips Milk oi Magnesia, rptr PHILLIPS' MILK OF MAGNESIA IN LIQUID OR TABLET FORM Reign of Ages years of age, the will reigns; at 30, the wit; and at 40, At 20 the judgment. Gratian. Beware Coughs from common colds That Hang On No matter how many medicine you have tried for your common cough, chest cold, or bronchial Irritation, you may get relief now with Creomulsion. Serious trouble may be brewing and you cannot afford to take a chance with any remedy less potent than Creomulsion, which goes right to the seat of the trouble and aids nature to soothe and heal the inflamed mucous membranes and to loosen end expel germ-ladphlegm. Even if other remedies have failed, dont be discouraged, try Creomulsion. Your druggist Is authorized to refund your money if you are not thoroughly satisfied with the bene- -. fits obtained. Creomulsion Is one word, ask for it plainly, see that the name on the bottle Is Creomulsion, and youH get the genuine produci and the relief you want. (Adv.) en SILLY QUESTION . Those Sore Arms Here's a new theory for the cause of this season's epidemic of sore arms among major league pitchers. Tom Daly, veteran Red Sox coach, blames it onto short undersleeves and all along we thought it was the lively ball. Daly should know, because he has caught such pitchers as Walter Johnson. Red Faber, Grover Alexander, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Tyler and others. "All this stuff about the lively ball ! . ..i Awake at Day Success consists not so much In sitting up at night as being wide awake during the day. A ' I I A Lesson No. 3 combination pocket and billiard shot. Place balls as per diagram.) In this shot take special care against striking your cue ball to one side, top or bottom. Stroke absolute center with a level cue. I have watched good players fail to get a break because by striking the cue ball above center, the cue ball will go to the right of cluster, and when striking low ball, the cue ball will go to the left of cluster; and the same applies when you english right or left. Use six inch bridge; stroke medium hard. 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