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Show LAYTON JOURNAL LAYTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, JUNE LIDICE: WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Nothing at All It was hard to teU where possible Communist machinations began and truth left off, but if the charges of a Czech official that not one dollar of five million raised in the U. S. to rebuild Lidice was used, then the American people and humanitarian ism generally had taken the worst rocking in years. Administration Asks Vast Powers In New Agriculture Support Plan; Labor Legislation Gets Priority (EDITOR'S NOTE: When opinion Return Nnwnpapnr tnlea'a new tr oiprcued In they ar tho of tbo column,( thin atonpaynr.) aaalynln and ant atttnnarUy Tvitchell Takes Supreme Court to Task ... "About the only fellow who can get into trouble easily today in America la the one who believes In law and order, pauses for second wind now and then and be- 3 the lieves there are limits to breach yelling of the peace, declares Elmer for mob rule who gets an Oscar, a Twitchell. He has been going over pat on the back, the green light voice-throw- TL iVl' J Mors Curbs Asked Critics and supporters alike of Agriculture Secretary Charles Bran-nan- s 1940 farm support program were surprised when Brannan asked sweeping new powers to control the nation's agricultural production. THE latest Brannan proposals were contained in the full draft of the administrations farm program which was laid before congress. In that program, the powers would mark the first time In the history of the nation not excepting wartime when farmers and their activities would be so completely under federal control. For example, Brannan asked that rigid marketing quotas, now usable n only six major crops, be applied on the great bulk of farm products. Including meat animals, milk, poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables. It was a bold stroke on the part of the administration and one that was gambling with farmer good will over the nation. For it was quickly discernible that, if enacted, this program would put the American farmer under federal control from the moment he rose to feed the chickens and other tock in the morning, until he tended his vegetables and worked his crops, milked the cows and ted the stock again in the evening. The big question was: Would the farmers stand for that, even if congress did enact the law? Farmers would be given a choice because under the Brannan proposal, they would have to vote adoption of the vote of all program by a producers. Brannan envisions a condition where prices would be allowed to move freely in the market with farmers getting a payment covering the difference if and when market prices fell below a predetermined "fair return. ft-quest- two-thir- LABOR LAW: Gets Priority With domestic Issues having been given the green light over foreign affairs, the U.S. senate was committed to wrestle out a new labor belaw or repeal fore adjournment The importance of the labor question to the administration was indicated in the senates shelving discussion of the North Atlantic security pact until the troublesome labor issue has been disposed of. I THE reason was rather obvious, Organized labor, worried by an disinclination of congress to go along with the President in rey and fearing pealing further delay, was pushing the administration to get going. There was constant reminder behind the scenes of the Presidents campaign pledges to scrap the present over-.a- ll labor law. and labor wanted action. The 1950 congressional races werent too far off and the administration evidently felf it had better deliver or face labors antagonism at the polls next year. MAJORITY LEADER Scott Lucas declared that if all major legislation were not disposed of by July SI, "we shall extend the length ol the session until we have dealt with '.the most urgent proposals. Taft-Hartle- y nt i Taft-Hartle- 'IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM Burled on inside pages of most newspapers was a story which, if true, would have rated banner headlines in the eyes of those it concerned. FOR, from Een, Holland, there came a claim that Meinheer J. Van Rooyen, a bewildered little barber, could cure baldness no fooling. The news leaked out, and the little barber shop was thronged with visitors. Letters poured in by the thousands. The meinheer started It all himself by trying to stop his own thinning hair from growing thinner, experimenting with various lotions and use of infra-rerays. ACCORDING to reports, he finally hit upon a combination that made his hair grow. Tried on others, it succeeded. Now he Is treating 160 people, working 13 hours a day, d Be Lewis sZXJ"-- 4 - ITZ A contention that the government cut its civilian employe rolls by 10 per cent and "accomplish exactly the same purposes" was made in Washington by former President Herbert Hoover. Declaring that this could be done If the government were organized properly, Mr. Hoover said the savings to the taxpayers might reach four or five billion dollars a year. MR. HOOVERS statement must have carried some weight, but there were only an optimistic few who believed anything might be done along the lines he pointed out The former President was speaking with authority because a commission of which he had been named the head a body to uncover just such things as he had uncovered had exhaustively studied government functions and processes and had reported its findings. A 200, OOo cut In federal personnel would require no wholesale firings, he said. He added it could be accomplished through normal turnover, which now runs about 500,000 a year. g . ' Grace Noll Crowell way at all times. The demagogue, the earsplitter, the gasbag and the microphone bellyacher are getting a pat on the back, a license to operate with the throttle wide open and a kiss from the high courts. You would think they are the backbone of the country and that the enemy was the quiet, thoughtful, tolerant little guy who always kept his voice down, respected the police and wanted no tear bombs tossed at anybody. The five justices held that no speeches should be curbed until it was clearly shown that they might cause trouble far above the public Inconvenience, annoyance or unrest. FOR SUCCESS Be good, be careful, Watch your belt And never bet Gainst a FORMULA L Roos-e-vel- t! ' The lawyer for Judith Coplon, after hearing an FBI man tell of seeing Judith and her Russian friend meet at Third avenue and 15th street. New York, asked, "Wasnt this a quiet place lovers, might select to whisper sweet nothings? Next to the middle of the street at Broadway and 42qd, its one of1 the most romantic spots in New York, counsellor. . And since the case In question was one which involved street riots, rock hurling, personal assaults and stench bombs, It would seem that these jurists classified snch violence as merely an Inconvenience and an annoyance. RACE CHART STUFF Must show "Moor Rope Trick Tendency te bang Gone soar. Creamery Dry Fly . . . Beat the Trout last time out. Golf Club Can get a slice here. Othello .... .... .... .... The bail put up for $20,000 Ger- hart Eisler has been forfeited. Iti "The other four justices took the view that It is more than an inconvenience and a nuisance to find yourself flat on your puss with the was put up by friends of the alleged, No. 1 Communist agent in Amer- ica in good faith for his appearance, but to Mr. Eisler it is unimportant,! as all money is capitalistic and all, bail systems decadent Wants Law BY INEZ GERHARD has shared a DAN SEYMOURwith such headliners as Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Benny Goodman, Andre Kostelanetz and Lily Pons. After 14 years on the air as a master of ceremonies he says "The bigger they are, the nicer they are. Maybe Its because they are so well established they dont have to pound every line and grab it. MacDonald Carey is in the market for a good comedy. Currently playing a villain for the third time in succession in "Copper Canyon," after doing the same in "Streets of Laredo and "Bride of Vengeance, hed like a change. How many will remember the gentleman shown above? Well, the question la hardly a fair one for his public always saw him In fight trunks, not street togs. He is former heavyweight fighter Buddy Baer, whose engagement to Hollywood columnist May Mann, put him In the news. . . Gloria Swanson, starring in Faramounta "Sunset Boulevard after a long absence from the screen, turned down a contract for $18,000 a week In 1926 to organize her own company; hence, that long absence from pictures. Shell never make a bigger mistake. Bnt she has not lost her looks or her figure even looked wonderful on television! TOBACCO: Less for Farmer For farmers who grow tobacco, Students danced and sang Com- ! the take was just about half as for the Communists in Shanghai. munist songs. All traces of any much as Uncle Sam collects in The city and Its millions had swing nationalism or opposition to comtaxes from the product. This adinto the Communist camp, not by munism appeared to be gone. In the mission came from the U. S. dedegrees, but with what appeared customs house work appeared to partment of agriculture itself. to be an enthusiastic rush. Along be stopped. Instead, clerks assemIN a review of the tobacco situalong lines of avenues, Red flags bled in the halls learning Commu- tion, the department estimated that flew from every shop. Newspapers nist songs. Chinese radio stations combined U. S. and state tax rereversed their policy overnight and spent much time giving singing ceipts from tobacco would approxilessons. The words were read over mate 1.75 billion dollars began to sell the populace on during the slowly, then music was played. fiscal year, which would be a record. PRESENTLY the task was done knew when yon asked me to help remove the windows? "Thanks a lot. Your philosophy and I nodded. I would have mine have a good deal In common. you. Prince. And that is, that youre' na Really? He seemed to appreci- different from the rest of us. Id. ate my compliment Frankly, Ive even venture to say that you enjoyed it not only the work, but unhappy living up there in our little visit He hesitated. You your castle so far removed from are new in town, arent you? To prove that I aia everybody. "Comparatively," I said. "Its a right, Im going to ask you a quesmightly nice town. Folks are all tion. Tomorrow Im going fishing. like yourself. Ready and willing to How would you like to come along?-Ilend a hand when help is needed. like to very he said.. I smiled happily. The fact that But we must keep much, it a secret from your name. Prince Alexan- the rest of the people. It would be Prince Alex- Ider,know a little theory of my a pity to proves destroy their Illusion. ander Moisevich own. I agreed, winking at him knowDeborin," he explained. He stared in astonishment. ingly, and the prince and I then I looked at him curiously, sensing You know who I am? Yon and there shared a hearty laugh. that this was a proud moment for Ray. He had saved the brick house until last, like a child relishing the to him, grinning. I dont know how managed without are-quit- last morseL emcee of the Tuesday night "We, the People and the Saturday night "Sing It Again," he has established a reputation for expert handling of situaa variety of tions. That ability to think and talk fast requires real talent, and he has er after I established resiin Seabrook, Ray Quimper, my next door neighbor took time off to drive me around the town and show me the points of interest. Toward evening he stop-- , ped his car before a driveway that led up to a huge brick house on top of Drybridge HilL It was the only brick building in town and could be seen for miles around. I had wondered about it since the day of my arrivaL "The home of WEEK A dence Remember Him? New Issues x The meeting of the big four council of foreign ministers had developed one fact discussion of German unity under current conditions was futile So, it appeared attention woula be turned to Berlin where som major problems yet remained unsolved. Berlin presented concrete issuv. which many hoped could be resolved or, at least, discussed more profitably. The western powers were understood as ready to Insist upon written agreements concerning rights in Berlin to replace oral that alone have understandings given them any rights in the immediate past. It was also believed they would urge a single elected city council and retention of occupation status for their zone. It was believed inevitable that the question of authority which led to a deadlock over the veto right when the whole of Germany was discussed will arise again in relation to a Berlin regime. Shanghai Populace Swings to Communists - "We are leaning over backwards That hitherto the Lord has blessed, and now Surely there will be found a way again To usefulness and service, that somehow BERLIN: four-pow- photo finishes due to a strong stretch run by Justice Dougdeclares Elmer. "Bill, las, speaking for the majority opinion, said the authorities have no right to curb speeches no matter how violent or full of hatred. He aays that If America la to be vital It has got to have the rabble rousers shoot the works. In other words, we have got to preserve our vitality even if we use our last ounce of strength. so tar tor tree speech that those who stop at nothing to scuttle our freedoms are getting the right of The paths will dear among the ways of men. And the crooked places once more will be Straight. God, keep these brave ones as they hope and wait.. x rug from under the five justices by saying that if the highest court doesnt temper its doctrinaire baloney with a little horse sense it will convert the bill of rights into a national suicide pact. He added that the majority opinion kicked the police in the teeth and fulfilled the most extravagent hopes of those groups which want to paraHe lyze and discredit authority. spoke my language. I dont like the idea of rabble rousing being played deuces wild, with all rules of fair play suspended and hatefulness the biggest pipe in the organ, Elmer concluded. waa another one of those v They face their days with confidence and cheer, Grateful for work, if there be work to do, And if that work be loft they fight their fear With courage, and with hope which they renew At the clear source from which all comfort springs: Gods promises, and the old rememberings r; Attacking state regulation of mine safety codes, John L. Lewis, leader of the United Mine Workers, demanded a federal safety law to "prevent coal miners from being maimed, mangled and killed. CHARGING that the "nation's coal is stained with blood, Lewis produced figures to show 1.25 million miners have been Injured or killed in the past 19 years. Lewis' charges were hurled before a senate labor subcommittee In support of a bill which would give federal mine inspectors right to close mines they think dangerous. Under present conditions,, while the federal bureau of mines makes safety inspections and recommends safety measures, all control is exercised by the states and there is no way to implement federal suggestions and recommendations. Lewis contended that states are falling down badly. LEWIS testimony chiefly carried the tneme that the states have failed to enforce safety regulations and that the mine operators are not going to pay any heed to safety unless forced to do so. Cut fact-findin- . I Strict mob trampling over your prostrate body. Justice Jackson pulled the Elmer. "It "" MINE SAFETY: U. S. JOBS: Could ' MARK the men and women every day Who pass my door, or whom I hourly meet. And there are few who, journeying on the way, Fail to do their beft. Although their feet falter with the burdens that they bear, May There are so few who break beneath despair. Summer vacations were coming up and there would be hordes of youngsters seeking work during the long holiday. But if the wage and hour and public contracts division of the U. S. department of labor had its way, all child labor would be done strictly according to law. FROM Cleveland, the director, William S. Slngley, issued a reminder to all employers of school boys and girls under 18 that age and employment clrtificates for such workers must be on file. He pointed out that these certificates "are considered as proof of age and serve to protect employers from unwitting violations of federal laws regulating the employment of children." Under the fair labor standards act, the minimum age for most jobs is 16, but In occupations declared to be especially hazardous for young workers, the minimum age is 18. Baldness "Cure ' These Brave Ones CHILD LABOR: Law Is by a to 4 vote against curbs on hatred, violence and rabble rousing tactics even when they bring on riots. 5 V3 ' PHILLIPS the recent supreme court decision and the embossed permit," added TWITCHELL VS. DOUGLAS information that of the five million dollars collected, 30 per cent was taken by the collectors and nearly 70 per cent by the administration. There was a quick denial. In New York, Dr. Jan Papanek, resigned Czech U. N. delegate, said the Lidice memorial committee $5,000 at the maximum" from Americans and never got a chance to apply any money to Lidice. LIDICE, as too few probably will remember, .was the village near Prague which was completely destroyed by the Nazis in retribution for the assassination of the German Reinhardt Heydrlch. "hangman All the men of the village were killed and its women and childrea' dispersed. GIVES ELMER REASON TO GRIPE ' By H. I. JAN VODICKA, secretary-genera- l of the union of fighters for freedom in Czechoslovakia, said the collection to rebuild the city razed been made by the Nazis had "among our compatriots In the United States and the rest of the American public, and the union has NICE TRY! . , . Like s round peg In a aqua re hole, Officer George McPherson of the Sen Francisco humane society became stuck in a narrow light well Into which he crawled to rescue a eat. It took fellow officers several minutes to dislodge him. The eat was removed through a window opening onto the bottom of the light well and Is being held by Officer George Warren, at right. ... DECISION AGAINST FREE SPEECH CURBS col-lect- ed FARM PLAN: 18, 1949 ! ft was mostly beer and skittles Robert Sterling feels better now that the feud between him and Sunbeam is over. It began with the start of "Roughshod; the horse realized that this was Sterling's riding assignment nipped Sterling whenever he turned his back, tried to throw him at unexpected moments. Sterling figured even a horse had his price, won Sun- beam with plenty of sugar. 'first t , "Of course, Ray explained further "he has a city home too. Bat the fact is he spends the greater part of his time oat here. He craves solitude. Are you sure? I mean, wouldnt it be fitting to let the man know youre glad to have him as a citizen? "Weve tended to that," Ray said Importantly. "Three days after his arrival a committee made up of leading citizens waited on the prince and extended him a formal welcome. He regarded me sagely. Were smart enough not to antagonize the man by pestering him to death. On the day of wiuch I write I was removing the storm windows from my house, for spung was near and the day was bright and warm. The prince came strolling along my street and stopped, oddly enough, at the end of my drive to watch. I perceived him from the corner of my eye, though gave no indication that I had seen. After a moment or two, much to my satisfaction, he turned in at the drive and came slowly toward me. At this precise moment the stepladder on which I was standing tilted precariously and the window I was removing threatened to tumble to the ground. I nttered a cry of alarm, turned, perceived the prince as If for the first time, and shouted to him for aid. Involuntarily, he leaped forward and steadied the ladder nntll I had descended. "Phew! I grinned. That was a close calL" "It was Indeed." he replied. "Would you mind holding the ladder for me on this window over here? He seemed a little surprised, but agreed to lend his assistance. 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