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Show PAGE TWO THE SAN JUAN RECORD EDITORIALS 7&eScutfazti1QecMct THE PAPER OF COUNTY, UTAH OFFICIAL JUAN SAN Published Every Thursday at Monticello, Utah Enterrd at the Post Office at Monticello, Utah, as second class matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. It has a trick name too. Its called the Norelco, which stands for: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift accomplishment of their appointed routes. And this means that the little woman will let you shave with it in the house. SPRING SN0-U- FRIDAY, MARCH SE by James V. Douthat WASH ING TON All indications point to April as the month of But we still miss the folding sword. There was the silence of a soaring gull, the hush that follows the crash of cymbals in a symphony, the stillness of a school room when youre "kept in But we could never learn to hone ours properly. Charity Begins at Home The White House is urging Congress to extend the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act for five more years and to give the President new power to cut tariffs when he sees fit. In a nutshell, as the White House sees it, purpose of this request is to help foreign industries and build good will for the U. S. In other words, we must buy our friends with increased competition for U. S. workers and industry from foreign goods produced at low wages resulting eventually in the complete undermining and crumbling of the basic economic structure of the nation. This policy of inadequate tariffs, and promotion of foreign industries is fruit an economic recession and if continue will bring to this country its depression in history- - financial aid now bearing allowed to most severe finding it rough sledding against foreign competition in the American marketplace. Thousands of American workers are being thrown out of employment. Some manufacturers are Businessmen are curtailing production, others are folding. And some are moving their industries to foreign soil in order to take advantage of the situaiton and compete for the American dollar- - industries with their Often, the story is of U. backs to the wall after long years of success. American aid, American knowhow, American machines coupled with low-coforeign labor are from abroad to as enabling competitors pictured market products at prices which cannot be matched How to Drive with a Trailer Any reasonably capable driver can handle a loaded utility trailer, but there are some precautions you should take. A trailer should be loaded more heavily in front than in the rear. If it is loaded evenly or if more weight is in back, the trailer will whip or by American labor. paying companies According to Edward J. Vernon Kilns in Los Angeles, 30 years with his 41 year-old it down, as told in a recent -- union scales for Fischer, president of who is winding up company by closing issue of the "U. sway. Safety chains on the hitch should be atfached to bumper brackets or to the car frame. They should never be dragged along the road.. When driving, start slowly and avoid sudden stops- - Use low gear when descending a steep hill. Avoid backing up, but if you must the editors suggest you do it so very slowly. If you have a flat its best to call a service station for help. If you have to change a tire yourself pick a level spot and block both trailer and car wheels. Dont use an ordinary bumper jack to change a tire on a heavily loaded trailer. Drive slowly 40 to 45 mph maximum speed on highways. Check tires, lights, hitch and cargo frequently. And finally, dont throw a lighted cigarette but from your car- - It might land on the trailer and start a fire. ' & World Report: "The Japanese are absorbing the U. S. dinner-war- e market. My company is going completely out e of business because of unfair, imports from Japan. In California, we are the fifth dinner-war- e producer in several years to shut down. "Our Government has sponsored reduced tariffs. This has allowed an influx of imports from Japan. Wage rates in our business run about $1.97 an hour average, plus 25 cents in fringe benefits. In Japan, wage rates are abut 20 cents an low-wag- low-wag- hour- - Japaneese concerns, futhermore, pay nothing like the kind of taxes that an American manufac- turer pays. "In 1956, we employed 420 people. In 1957, the number dropped to less than half. Now about 100 workers are winding up their affairs. This is but one of thousands of similar cases in all phases of American industry. And the trend is gaining momentum. Here in San Juan we are aware of the same problem facing the oil and mining industry- ' How can America possibly survive without industries and manufacturing plants? The White House should be denied its request to "buy more . - friends Charity Begins tariff program for the U. at Home An S. is a Must. adequate Morning Becomes Electric It looks from here as if the good old straight razor or folding sword has gone out of style. In of the barber fact, we cant think of a uses one any more. Its a sad commentary on our times, the decline in human skills and the virtual disappearance of daring, bravado and raw soul-outsid- Through the hotel lobby and corridors, the mezzanine, and the barber shop a page had patiently wended his way, repeating at intervals, "Telegram for Mr. Niedsondiavancil! On the second round a timid hesitant little man approached: "You are heving, he said dubiously, "a telegram for Niedspondiavanci? "Yeah, said the page. "Um-m- , pondered the guest. "Vat please? courage in our midst. There was something about that trusty blade that made shaving an adventure rather than the routine matter it is today. Stopping it provided setting up expercises, a drill in coordination and pleasant sound effects that should be recorded before they are completely lost to posterity- And what a close shave you could get! In fact, it was a g thrill to come out of this matutial excerise - never-endin- with your ears. These modern mornings, the average American bathroom sounds as if there were bee hiving in it while Poppa is clipping his wiskers "dry shaving they call it. In fact, one man we know, who has to get up pretty early, takes his buzzer down to the basement so he wont wake all the family while hes he used to. These electric shaving addicts are much like kids at a soda fountain. Theyve got to try out all the flavors. His latest is a new one, built on a new principle- It has a real electric motor in it, he says, that goes round and round, instead of a vibrator that flaps back and forth. Its sort of like and a chainthe difference between a he him But what delights saw. most, says, is that its so quiet he can now mow his face in the nice warm bathroom, or even in bed, instead of that cold cellar! is, - horse-clipp- er Cant you appreciate art? he I suppose everybody can be amused, or entertained by it, I half apologized. Appreciation is a matter of degree, and it is hardly to be expected that I would see what you see in art. I did want to see that big art gallery of which I had been hearing a long time, and when he proposed that we go, I followed initial, eagerly after him. He led the way through the spacious halls to what he thought were the most wonderful paintings of all time, giving ecstatic accounts of the pictures and the artists, and a lot of things quite beyond my I eowpuncher comprehension. listened. Being muy ignorante I her friend, could look wiser than I could is it? answered "Oh, its still early, her wrist watch. at glancing "Its exactly four diamonds past the ruby. The personnel manager turned to the young man seeking a job. "Tell me, he said. "What have you done? "Me? answered the startled applicant. "About what? A Southern gentleman having spent a convivial night with the boys immediately after the recent election returns were in, appeared for breakfast in the hotel dining room about eight the following morning. "Well Colonel, greeted the waitress, "how do feel this morning? you TJie Southern eyed her tartly-"- I feel like the devil, maam he boomed, "as Southern gentleman should feel at this hour of any the mawning. Teacher: "Now, children, every morning you ought to take a cold bath; and that will make you feel rosy all over. Are there any questions? Boy in back of room: "Yeah, teacher, tell us some more about Rosie. "Hangover something to occupy wasn't used the night before. a head that EXCUSE When our mothers helper gave notice that she was to be married over the coming week end, she assured us she would work up until the minute. However, on Friday morning she called and with many apologies said she wouldnt be in. "You see, LEGITIMATE she explained, "Im getting everything ready for my wedding and its taking longer than I thought to prepare my torso. From Harvey M. Reddick, Glas-roMontana: I remember . . . in ecstasy from Redhouse over when eggs were three dozen for a . . . butter was ten cents Clay Hill and down Castle Gulch; quarter a and milk was five cents pound, I came- to the dear bald rocks a quart. The cellar was filled with where I chased wild cattle on my vegetables and canned fruit every yellow pony. I loved it all; I loved fall; the butcher gave away liver it dearly. I love it still. I can go and treated the kids to bologna. into more transports over these The hired girl received two dollars scenes than my artistic friend a week, did the washing and take care of the babies. could go into over the productions helped And . . . women did not powof the old masters. The best that der (in public), smoke, vote, play I saw in that art gallery were but poker, or shake the shimmie. The finite mans feeble immitations men wore whiskers and boots, of the infinite art work of the chewed tobacco, spit on the sideand cussed. Good whiskey supreme Master of all the arts, walk was 15 cents a drink or two for a all the sciences. quarter, beer was five cents and the lunch was free. Laborers Oh, the wondrous productions of the Super-artis- t who created worked twelve hours a day for a were glad they Dark Canyon and Clay Hill, who dollar a and a half, never went on had job and out the glorious stretches strike. The big hotels gave you a spread of prairies and hills in our de- fine room and three sumptuous lightful San Juan. With skillful meals all for three dollars a day hand and an eye for perfect and invited you to come again . . . tips were given to waiters and beauty He carved out inviting no the hat check grafter was unour of Cottonwood on the east; I rode Two newly rich matrons were fanning themselves contentedly on the terrace of a plush resort hotel- After a bit one said : "Goodness, I should be dressing! What time - BY THZCL8 TIMERS the west, and the green breaks asked with a depreciating look as if appraising me for a hillbilly from the Rockies. In the Lighter Vein "I REMEMBER . . . By Albert R. Lyman Many Americans will find it hard to believe that FCC Comissioner Richard A. Macks vote to grant Miamis TV channel 10 to a National Airlines subsdiiary just happened to coinicde with the interests of the man from whom he regularly bor- e shop-wh- o That Might Save Investigations, Too e g all-o- The Old Settler rowed money whenever his $20,000 salary seemed inadequate. More important, however, Fred Othman, Scripps-Howar- d Washington commentator asks why we give away these assets (nearly a billion dollars worth thusfar) of the American people- - He notes further that the winner in this grab bag may then sell his prize for millions. Better, says Othman, to sell our TV channels to the highest bidder. decision by the Eisenhower Administration on whether to seek tax reduction legislation. According to the present outlook, the decision would be based on reports of economic conditions in March and on the amount of government revenue shown by the April 15 income tax returns. An important segment of industry and leaders in government believe that the nations economy would be best served irrespective of the present recession by enacment of the tax reform bill. This would lower personal and corporation income ' tax rates to a maximum of 42 percent by a series or annual reductions spread over five years. Rate reductions are provided for all groups of taxpayers, and the legislation would permit accumulation of investment capital which in turn would stimulate the nations economic growth in the years ahead. However, unless Administration officials and members of Congress are convinced of the desirability or enacting this legislation they might back other proposals which would be less advantageous or downright harmful to the economy. Labor leaders are going in urging approval of their program for income tax reduction almost entirely in the low bracket rates which would provide no investment capital for creating jobs for future generations of workmen. Cut Spending New increases in prospect for defense spending make more urgent the necessity of intensifying the campaign for reducing other types of federal spending. Activity of the economy forces in Congress along this line was encouraged by a recent statement from former President Herbert Hoover, who also advocated tax reduction to aid economic recovery. Needless to say, his views based on long experience are listened to with respect by a large number of person in official Washington. Here are his exact words: There are some old and proved wonder drugs useful both to prevent inflation and to speed recovery from recession. The most useful of these economic wonder drugs is the economic wonder and the reduction of federal spending until we have a balanced budget. We should cut government expenditures not only to provide for additional weapons and balance the budget, but also to the point where we can have a tax reduction. This would be the greatest possible stimulant to recovery. Not only to save money but also to increase efficiency, he urged adoption of the recommendation of the Hoover Commission on organization of the government. Industry, in general, supports thr.se recommendations. Iibor Legislation Prospects The concensus on Capitol Hill is that the McClellan Committee investigation of Walter Reuthers activities may well determine whether there is any substantial labor legislation enacted at this (session of Congress. Glaring disclosures of illegal violence, vandalism and boycotting by the United Auto Workers union in the Kohler and Perfect Circle strikes might stir up public demand for remedial legislation that would be difficult for Congress to resist. There is widespread' feeling, however, that any major legislation will be deferred until next year one reason being that the McClellan Committees final report probably will not be made in time for congressional action this year. It is recalled that a public shocked by union excesses in 1946 brought enactment of the Act in 1947. Sadlak-Hrlon- S- - st 14, 1958 sound. He was wanting to rush on past the scenes of mountains and deserts to which I was drawn instinctively, and as I lagged, Dont waste time on them,, he on down the hall admonished, are things you simply must see. to his suasion, I Yielding listened to accounts of real pictures and famous authors. I suppose they were wonderful to eyes that could see them as such, but when 1 had succeeded in letting him wander on and get lost in the big crowrd, I gravitoted back to the mountains and deserts, and lost myself in contemplating a sunset over a jagged horizon big rocks, even an fact western gulch where the shod footfalls of my horse used to echo up cavernous walls as I followed the cow tracks. I gazed at forested slopes and wondrous dry stretches of wilderness, and forgot all about the idea of art; I was seeing real mountains, real pines and real cottonwoods, with all the charm of sacred solitude so dear to me from early childhood. I was moved to tears of homesickness. I wanted more than anything else in the world to stand in The Notch and look down into the green 'depths of Dark Canyon. I wanted to follow the desert trail from Redhouse to the foot of Clay Hill, with the lofty reef towering above me. The time came, whether in months or years, when I really stood in the old Notch of my beloved Elk Mountain; I drank in the grandeur of Dark Canyon on hon-est-t- o gulches, fashioned pleasant known. hills, planted our forests on the A bath in the washtub in the uplands and our spreading trees kitchen; horse hair furniture; a along the streams. He made the kerosene lamp and stereoscope in wonders of Arch Canyon, the the parlour were luxuries. The Holy Bible with its sacred beauty spots of Hammond Can- records of births and yon, the majestic monuments, the deaths andmarriages, the family album intriguing Goose Necks and the were prominently displayed in all bridges. We may well regulated families be pleased and astonished at the No one was ever operated on microbes immitations of these things on for appendicitis were unheard of folks lived paper or canvas, but with things to a old age and every year themselves, we are impelled with walkedripemiles to visit their friends. emotions of worship. awe-inspirin- g . . . . . conditions continue number of deaths from catastro(accidents in which more than five persons are killed) durand conversation. The man on the street is con- ing the year 1957. Almost 1,700 deaths from catascerned with the increasing cost of living particularly with the cost trophes were recorded during of food, which represents a big 1957, about 400 more than the previous year. Chiefly responsible for item on the family budget. The administration in Washing- the increase was Hurricane Auton is banking on the fact that the drey, which took a known toll downward trend will be reversed of 350 when it struck the Louisiin a few months and is therefore ana coast hesitant to undertake any emerHow are you going to keep em gency actions which might tend down on the farm when opporto encourage inflation. The Democrats are getting on tunities look more promising elserecord with proposals as to how where. to curb the downtrend. According to a recent survey, For some time, people on both only one out of six agricultural sides of the political fence in college graduates goes brek to Washington have considered some the farm. form of tax cuts to be the best Biggest reason, it is said, is beway out. The administration has cause of the fact that aggie grads tried to avoid the move; Demo- are taking advantage of crats have been plugging for it, positions in argiculturally-re-late- d industries and professions. chiefly in the form of individual Another reason: the high cost of tax exemptions At this time, one thing Is cer- setting up a modern farm operatain. Economic conditions in the tion today. Some grads get back United States will be a major po- into farming later on. after aclitical issue for the 1958 elections quiring a nest egg Each year some 7,300 graduate The tornado that swept through with bachelor degrees in some Mississippi in late February, leav- branch of agricultural science. ing a dozen or more dead and About 1500 receive masters demind the grees and some 400 earn doctors many injured, recalls fact that natural disasters such degrees. Advanced degree grads as hurricanes and tornadoes were go mainly into teaching or reresponsible for an increase in the search work ECONOMIC topic for both news phes well-payin- g Non-essenti- non-essenti- Taft-Hartle- y GEMS OF THOUGHT In a recent year total expendl-tuie- s the United States for civilian health and medical services were estimated to be $14.4 billion, an average of $94 per person in Over 60 per cent of the writing Instruments sold today are meant to serve as gifts. Women purchase twice as many as men. |