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Show id Posit! THE UINTAH BASIN ry. CLIFF MEMMOTT, Editor for apter VALUE OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE? lal ilcke Jead a :e om oom e ide Serous questions about his country and what economic Ger- - ! pere te stui build fly in lemen ed by was so impressed with what he had written and what I am devoting a portion of my column he had to say, that af--' I this week to printing his composition. It is myhope that a little will higher place ter 'you have read his story, you your American Heritage and will fight to pre- serve the Free Way of America. is found on Page I along (Story of Johaan Kappelmeier : with his photograph.) "DEMOCRACY VS COMMUNISM" value on T; - ... By Johaan Kappelmeier terni ilemerf German Agriculture Exchange Student I was fortunate enough to come to the U.S.A. four months ago. The reason was: I should become acquainted and should study in a peaceful nation in a democratic It folr REPA for R ICE iMON Root )er 6, iucati Utah, t No. jegion ballo ITY were taking place in his native mani tid.of i political changes Und Altar red 19-year-- After he had subject, Democracy vs Communism. essay, Johann stood and in broken English answered the progi boxl e of i Its. R t for German exchange A week ago I heard of read a Bavaria, Germany, Kappelmeier; Johann indent moosition he had written within the past few weeks on sol J student thinks of it what german state. from a country where there has been need and misery during the last decade. I remember national-socialisti- c very well the war and the system. This was the stale of coercion where orders only were given from the top. The individual had nothing to say, he (or she) could nothing do but obey. When somebody did not obey, or even talked back, he was threatened with the K. Z. (Concentration Camp). It was irrelevant whether or not one damaged somebody by obeying orders. The most important matter was to be of service to the state. One was also forced to join their party organizations. This regime collapsed in May 1945. Then the.U.S.A. took the lead; and they intended to create immediately a Democratic Germany. That was easily planned, but big hinder-ance- s were ahead. The famine, the refugee problem, the totally collapsed currency destroyed the belief for a better tomorrow of most people. And immediately there arose a number of parties which promised a better future.. Butna body wanted to join them. Nobody believed in these organizations, becduse everybody measured with the yardstick of the past, when one was used to lie and fraud. . At this time, when many went hungry and were unemployed, the black market started. This brought the collapse of the economic system; the people demanded equal justice. It was considered nothing but words to talk about democracy during this time. But year after year it got better. The currency became stable, there were jobs again, and also food. But the refugee problem and the Communism still needs a solution. And, therefore, one got in the U.S.A. the idea to show e Peple what democracy means and invited groups of young people. I was fortunate enough to be invited. I went ashore with great curiosity. Full of amazement I saw the dutiful, peaceful City of New York. Everybody gave us a wonderful reception. ben I crossed of the continent to come the State of Utah. It appeared to me as if I had come to new world, to.- people who had known nothing of the mis-ie- s of war. The hospitality and the generosity of the peo-tiWa! rea intriguing. Here I understood for the first nat democracy really means. And I also learned to -stand what the state means, and when I learned who aws and iyes here the orders, then I re wio an, ed the greatness of this country. rf ne bas be Pssbility to speak freely; one can wanr ,one wants to say; the newspaper can print what it anr .wba is interestin for the people; everybody can join an organization and may cancel his mem-,- i nc? )ershny flp anytime and nobody is doing anything to hinder v. is.roryi doing so. There is no compulsory military service, simply free everybody can do what he wants to do. if S reedni of religion and everybody can live the l wants to live; he does not need to do anything nat he does not want to do. s ony possible when the people make the n 3 p,resdent or a government, as they do in a fascist"1C rle PePie can repeal laws if they are harm- ful v venSfe' the criminal has a right of a trial of jury. karchy understand that there exists a nation in 'hich peopte fn .lve in peace and security during a time whirl. Lomunism is rampant. Let us look for a moment "t Eurn where some years ago a dictatorship reigned and nder i?eS domineering the people suffered. The 'hole u ujife,r hac? ake UP tee arms to extinguish this mis-ks- t ortune r i was hardly accomplished, when in the a 10re terrible power arose. Again the nations re thro atl ened by the yoke of , slavery. But this country confidence a in afu good future. This state does lot fiphi but hW1 with arms of peace. the ari7ls Thov this some weeks Jell to ago by sending the freedom Berlin; they wanted to proclaim eaeo vith tho Jrffdom terough the tolling bell tolling together America. This is the strength and the eatnocc elnation, the greatest democracy, scnse that I feel it is not only my duty but he dutv eveybdy i participate in these blessings of oernovy in order to build a better and more secure future. I, myself, come much justice-- three-quarte- . rs - m rld Fit our )Vlf f . - ln-th- ls - Mayor Johnson Attends Atomic Conclave Mayor Otto Johnsen attended the two-da- y civil defense course on the effects of atomic energy and catastrophe for civilian defense held at the University of Utah Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29 and 30. Representatives from Duchesne county and mayors of Myton, Roosevelt, Duchesne and Tabiona were invited. Dr. John Z. Bowers, expert in atomic research and dean of the University medical school, arranged exhibits to show peacetime uses of atomic energy new materials sent to him by Col. Alvin Sessions, deputy director of defense. The entire course is essential instruction for city and county employees who would be key personel in case of disaster, stated Col Sessions. Duchesne county representatives will be trained to teach assistants in their home towns after attend-in- g the twoday course. s 15 Months . . . A more vigorous campaign toward completion of the Duchesne medical center was being planned by the officers and directors of the group this week as prospects of having a dentist located here became bright when word was passed around that Dr. Carl Clark, of Salt Lake City, had indicated his desire of locating in Duchesne.. Started several moitths ago with the Lions club as sponsors, the Medical Center ..began taking form when a building was Here Is An Offer You Cant Afford To Pass Up! For the month of December only You can subscribe to the ROOSEVELT STANDARD or the UINTAH BASIN RECORD and receive a THREE MONTH BONUS! ' According to the registration records of the Brigham Young university for the fall quarter of the school year 1950-5there are six students registered at the school from Duchesne. The names of .these students are: Thomas Appah, 1, Grant Abbott, Donna Lang, W. .Merkley, Milton T. Phillipand Paulson, Virginia Wilcken. This special offer is being advanced as an incentive to those who would like to send some friend or relative one of Duchesne countys two newspapers as a Christmas gift. Of course the offer isnt being confined to just gifts If you want to renew, or subscribe for the first time the offer still goes. In fact, the offer can be jsed for as mL&y as - ? C, 4 yesfrs. C' Elsewhere in this issue o the paper is an ad containing a special certificate to be used by those desiring to take advantage of the offer. 1 ' : DEC. 15 According to Porter L. Mer-rel- l, Duchesne county clerk, a special budget meeting has been set by. the board of commissioners for Friday, Dec. 15, at. 10 a. m. in the court house at Duchesne.-, Purpose of the meeting is to revise the 1950 budget and set a new one for 1951. , - - Ruby Judd, of Myton, pleaded guilty in the Duchesne district court Monday to the charges of issuing a check against insufficient funds and will be sentenced by Judge William Stanley Dunfor on Thursday, Dec. 7, according to a report from the court clerks office at Duchesne. , Earl Dillman, county attorney, M.I.A. GROUPS NAME the state, and DATE represented CHAT FIRESIDE Stewart was counsel for A fireside chat will be held George defense. s the at the home of Mrs. Ray Sunday evening, Dec.. 13, FOURTEEN GET CALL immediately following SacraNeil-son Fourteen additional Duchesne ment meeting. Miss Edna will assist as hostess. All county young men have received advanced groups of the MIA in- their calls to report for pre. . Hor-rock- s and Sencluding the ior Scouts are invited to attend. The group will be reorganized at this meeting.-Mia-Maid- induction physical examinations on Dec. 6. Four have received their call to be inducted on Dec. 11. Names will be announced at a later date. Mi. ipoinis heitbali o le Duchesne high school es and the Rough Riders Roosevelt open the 1950-5etball season this week n they meet the North from Huntington successive nights. The Earned the Rangers tonight rsday), at Duchesne qndto-'o- s night, Friday, the meet Coach Marcus the etts Rough Riders atBoth entary school gym. ?s are at 8 p. m. ,turday night, Greenriver, her Emery county team, 's to the Basin where they test the Eagles at Duchesne i 1 Em-Range- rs w Em-lad- purchased and, with donated labor and materials, a remodeling and renovation job was, done, and today Dr; C. V. operates his office there. Financing the pyojpect came through selling stock in a corporation that was;set up by the Za-brisk- Woman Awaits Sentence On Bad Check Count SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING Will Cot Up Offico in Ccntor For Tho Price Of Oho Year ! ! Six Enrolled At Y From Duchesne Lloyd Salt Lake Dcntict LioRS comraJttV Acccrdina to a financial report Issued this week by the medical besrd $3,680.00 has been acquired through stock sales and other ; sources. Expenditures have amounted to $4,948.33, leaving a balance of $731.67, as of Nov. 25. When outstanding accounts have been paid the treasury will be empty, a member of the committee reported. The Medical Center was conceived to serve the people of the Duchesne area, and if a dentist is to' locate in the Center, then more people will have to buy stock, of the job cant be finished, B. A. Jacoby, a member of the board, said Monday. Dr. Clark is ready to set up a week basis offices on a at first until he is able to complete some work in Salt Lake City, and then move his family to Duchesne permanently, if the people support us in the movement, Mr. Jacoby added. Several projects are in the offing, and each will help, but purchase of the stock is the only way it can be comdepletely accomplished. Those Medical siring to invest in the Center should contact C. C. Mickelson, secretary treasurer, or any member of the committee. George Kohl is chairman of the committee. 3-d- ay fund-raisin- g Turkey Shoot To Aid School In Buying Uniforms According to Dick Johnstun, Gun president of the Duchesne chickn contest club, a special turkey and in the second shoot is being scheduled for Dufor the county seat youngsters. en Sunday, Dec. 3, at the the One more home game is on tap chesne with trap grounds, for Duchesne high school followto turn over to sport objective being ers of the waxed floor Monti-cellBand Mothers organization o the when the always potent meet all to be used to buy proceeds will high school team the high school for uniforms the Eagles on Thursday, Dec. 7, band. at the high school gym. A special invitation has been The next game for the Rough extended to Governor J. Brackwhen in the Riders is set for Dec. 15 team, en Lee to participateindication the Moroni high school every league shoot, and was winner in the San Pete that Wednesday Lunch will last year comes to Boosevelt attendance. fol- be in The with 8 game. oclock an for be sold at the grounds, in the North meet they lowing night the band mothers aiding San Pete at the Uintah high gym concession. in Vernal. pre-seaso- ie |
