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Show The Dec 26, 1957 REFLEX Page 11 Rep. Dawson asks protection Against subliminal TV ads Rep. William A. Dawson today asked the Federal Communications Commission to set the publics mind at ease concerning subliminal advertising by definitely prohibiting (he experimental process on television until it has been fully studied. He asked FCC Chairman John C. Doerfer to invoke available widebecause of protections over premature spread concern nse of the. subliminal technique d comwhich ihriprCsses mercials on the viewer's subconscious without being visible to the eye. In the present limbo, the Con (R-Uta- h) split-secon- gressman wrote Chairman ' Doertelevision stations are not fer, sure whether they could use sub- liminal advertising but the public is not sure they could not. I see no reason for extending this ambiguous situation when most of the television industry itself agrees that the process should not be used until it has been fully evaluated." Since the FCC initiated its investigation of subliminal perception at Rep. Dawsons request, the major television networks and the Television Code Board of the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters have voluntarily disclaimed interest in the technique pending the study. But, said the Congressman, there are indications that this policy is not industry-wid, He pointed to a Wall Street Joumai article quoting Richard E. Forrest, vice president of Subliminal Projection Co., Inc., as saying that weve still got plenty of interested independent stations. Rep. Dawson said his mail still reflects anxiety on the part of the public over this method of manipulating minds, and for that reason called upon the Commission to remove the uncertainty. The FCC has not issued any official caveats, but Mr. Doerfer recently indicated to the Congressman that reasonable protections may be available to the public undqr the present Communications Act although it does not deal specifically with subliminal perception. Among those controls he listed sections giving the FCC control over station apparatus and requiring sponsor identification. "Since the Commission does have this authority, I recommend that subliminal advertising be spe cially prohibited for the duration of your present study, Rep. Dawson said in his letter. e. tef from Olive V. Wardrop, hos- the children enjoy more pital administrator, thanking CEA watching television shows, and it for the television set. does prove a useful addition in their treatment. Will yoa please Dear Captain Risser: express to all who contributed to this gift our grateful appreciates in behalf of the little ones under for their thoughtfulness and geneCivilian Em- Hospital in Salt Lake City when our care, I want to thank you for rosity. Clearfield NSD We extend our best wishes to ployees Association at Clearfield it was learned that the set used the fine television set which you ' Naval Supply Depot recently by 30 bed fast children had broken bought for the Childrens Ward. each and all of you for good health There seems to be nothing that and a Happy Holiday Season. for enough down. employees pormoney to purchase a Capt. F. B. Risser, commanding table TV set for the St. Marks officer of NSD has received a let- -- Naval Supply employee group Gives television to hospital can-Vfcss- ed 17-in- Tall Christmas story By Michael Talbot Seventh Grade Student Central Davis Junior High (Editors Note: Michael Talbot, a seventh grade student at Central Davia Junior High school in Layton, wrote the following little theme to meet an afudgn-weIn hia language arts class. We thought you might like to read it.) 4 Last night I had a dream about Christmas and I mean , a big Christmas. I had a Christmas tree a thousand feet high and it had pink, white and purple lights on its five feet in diameter. I used nt tinsel seven feet long and boy, was I tired when I got through decorating itl Then 1 got a truck and I mean a big one to haul it into my house; but, first I had to buy a house and I mean a. big house. After I bought the house I had the truck haul the Christmas tree Into my house. All of a sudden, it tipped over and fell right toward me. Thats when I woke up. It was horrible and I couldnt figure it out. Everything had been ao good the day before because I had had a really good supper the night before, and I mean a big supper! Glenn Green employees Davis ASC president E. DSD Get SIGNAL 1V2 day Holidays CAFE Clearfield NSD Employees of Clearfield Naval Supply Depot are observing one-haday holidays Tuesday, December 24 and 31. All regular employees except those required for maintenance, security or other essential duties will receive pay for the time off without charge to leave provided they are in a pay status .before-ando- r after the holiday. Phone Kays. 784-- J LAYTON Elva Mjrr., Vaughn lf Finaj services Of ... may every hoar bring you a full measure of joy and successl BEN FRANKLIN STORE EARL and MARGARET TUCKER Deana Larson . . Faye Anderson Rebecca Ashbaker . . Wilma Brooks year at re-elec- Layton The Davis ASC county convention was held in Layton at the ASC office last Tuesday. E. Glenn Green, Kaysville, was reelected chairman. Other officers named were Lynn A. Criddle, West Point, vice chairman; Newell E. Hess, Farmington, member; Wjl-for- d A. Whitesides, Layton, first alternate; and Reuben A. Call, Bountiful, second alternate. The following delegates attended the convention: T. James Mitchell, South Weber, Clinton, Sunset and South Hooper; Clifford O. Fisher, ' West Point; M. Jerro A committee of the Davis County Recreation Advisory Committee recently , made an inspection trip Clearfield The sermon theme of areas within the Wasatch Naat the Clearfield Community tional Forest between Farming-to- n and Weber Canyons, which apChurch for the closing Sunday of the year will be Areas Still Un- pear to have possibilities for reccommitted. The service is at 10:10 reational development. Their rea. m. port to the Recreation CommitThere are two sessions of the tee as a whole was enthusiastic. Sunday School at 0 a. m. and 11:13 At least three places looked favor a. m. with classes for all ages. 9:37. Cahoon Boy Roland C. and Alice Layton Phelps Cahoon. son born December IS at Dee hospital in Ogden. Warren Boy n; n; January DAVIS COUNTY GLASS CO. SIIERM and ALTA 123 - Crow Street, Layton Kara. Sll-- W 1. able for development. Further study of the possibilities for these areas will be continued as soon as weather permits. Julian Thom as, one of the foresters assigned to this area, who accompanied the inspection party expressed hia belief that the U. S. Forest Service would cooperate in every way towards the development of these sites. Foreign students tell Of holidays at home By Births Steed, Clearfield and Syracuse Wilford A. Whitesides, East Lay-toG. Ralph Dibble, West Lay-toIra J. Egbert, Kaysville Frsnklin R. Richards, Farmington Centerville, and Antelope Island Boun M. L Iand Argyle, tiful and Woods Cross; and Ralph L.. Ranpton, Davis ASC office manager. , Mr! Dibble was named chairman of the convention and :Mr. Ramp-to- n as secretary. The elected leaders take office Recreation committee exams Areas for development Clearfield The Adult lesson theme is Brothers Through Christ The sermonette theme for the 7 p. m. Vesper Service will be How Do You Talk to Yourself! The Adult Bible study will begin with Matt 17:14, Mark 9:14 and Luke ted Jane Moes Kaysville In the area covered by the Weekly Reflex there la a keen interest in foreign people and customs. Interest runs high on the two American Field Service exchange students visiting Davis, snd on Ursula Bathke, beautician of Kaysville, who is returning to her homeland of Germany for Christmas after living six years in America. 8 With our own treasured at Christmas time it is interesting to know a little about holiday customs of people from other countries. Charles Joye and Willy Groot are the two foreign students st Davis. Charles lives with the Howard Bivins family of Clearfield, and, .Willy is staying in Layton with the George Wilcoxes family.' They agreed to tell Just a little of what they would have done had they been home this Kaysville Evan M. and Joyce Smith Warren, son born December 18 at Dee hospital. Riley Boy Layton Clifton and Catherine Dorothy Lewis Riley, son born December IS at Hill Air Force Base hospital. Stevens Girl Layton Richard Anthony and Kathryn Gene Skidmore Stevens, daughter born December 18 at Hill AFB hospital. Brown Boy Christmas. Layton Keith and DeLell Mon-so- n Charles, exchange student from Brown, son born December 17 Switxerland, has a very wonderat Dee hospital. ful Christmas at home and it beAndreaaen Girl gins early in the morning. Charles explained that since he is a CathLayton Devone and Nada Andreaaen, daughter born De- olic, he starts the big holiday by cember 17 at St Benedicta hos- going to a midnight mass which lasts until 3 a.m. He and his fampital in Ogden. ily then enjoy a pleasant meal together before going to bed for a few hours. cus-tom- In the morning ita always a big rush to see what weve got, laughed Charles. Some of the gifts are furnished by a Jolly old gentleman called Pera Noel, who is much like our Santa Claus. He even slides down the chimney! After the gifts are opened under a sparkling Christmas tree, the whole family and all the relatives enjoy a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings. A program follows and everyone participates, young or old. Charles explained that they also and of sing Christmas songs, course everyone Is supposed to be happy." Paris is just terrible crowded,' glowed Willy when speaking of her beloved France at Christmas time.. She says it is a time of secrets, bustling people, store windows and cafes very much On Christmas jsve she and her family go to Paris just to see the city and all the millions of people hurrying to theaters, balls, or dinner. They return to their home which is decorated with evergreens, mistletoe, and a candletit tree. In the families where there are mall children Santa Claus comes to leave gifts. In Willys fsmily her younger brother or some one in the family reads the name on each package as it is opened. Christmas day is spent listening to records and relaxing or perhaps going to a church service. Sometimes a few friends drop in to visit and relax with them. vaSchool kids enjoy a ten-da- y cation. Willy laughed to think of last year when ahe waa busy worrying about her application to come to America. New Yeara eve la another happy time with people wishing each other good health and good luck. When they listen to the radio on Christmas sometimes they hear the Consul del Europe if they hear the French broadcasts or perhaps they listen in on Dutch soldiers sending messages home to their families. Christmas means the tame thing no matter what language or 'i : i cus- toms you have. Everyone has some way of celebrating this most wonderful of all birthdays. Our New Yeara wtshea for you are aa big aa the sky We hope your New' Year will grow up to be May 1953 bless you with health, prosperity and much happiness! AUTO REPAIR ' 608 South Main Street Phone Kaysville 378' Layton to conquer and may all the good things come your way during 19381 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALU a huge successl May all your Joy WEAVER may you find new worlds bo multiplied many time over in the New Yearl Deon W. 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