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Show LAYTON JOURNAL, LAYTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS CLOAK Truman Plumps for Drannan Plan; Union of European Nations Urged; Publicity Asked in Dollar Parley NOTKl Whea aplaUae (EDITOR'S Stwri Kiwimm' tales li UiMi HirMiiI aai set atwa aaalpala aeeeeearlly ( Ihm t Utf this tri aearapaper.) Tito's Envoy FARM AID: No "Setups' Whatever else his critics might ay of President Truman, they couldn't charge him with picking when he sets out any "setups to do battle. The President hss a faculty, it seems, for Jumping quickest to the defense of mess ures and proposals that have the least public support THIS was the case in the President's latest for controversial causes. He espoused the Brannan plan of farm price supports in a speech at Des Moines. He warned that the nation faces unmanageable and costly crop surpluses, and urged a modernization of the farm price support system on the basis of production-subsid- y the Brannan , program. This is an issue which promises to be one of the liveliest in the 1950 congressional elections, and if the President was aiming to beat his opponents to the punch on the issue, he had succeeded. The President's recommendation was made in the face of disagreement among his own congressional leaders as to the best farm price subsidy program to adopt and organized opposition by many farmer groups against the Brannan plan. MR. TRUMAN called the Bran-na-n plan the most promising method yet suggested. but left open the possibility that some other system could be substituted. The Brannan plan is one, briefly, wherein prices on practically every farm commodity would be left to find their own level on the market with the government paying a subsidy to farmers in the form of the difference in price between what farm products brought on the open market and the established parity & DAGGER: Russian Wise Guy It was beginning to appear as pieces of the picture fell together that Uncle Sam had been played more or less for a sucker by a Russian wise guy who pretended to be won over to the American Ideology by the Voice of America broadcasts, and who wanted to come to America and be a United States citizen. LAST October 9, two Russian air force lieutenants, Anatol Borzov and. Peter Pirigov, landed in the U. S. zone of Austria in a stolen Russian bomber. They had had efenough of Russia, they said, in to become would like and fect, U.S. citizens. According to the Soviet Emof bassy, Borzov suffered a change heart late in July and begged for prodigal son treatment. U.S. agents had discovered the "change and Borzov was by U.S. agents and held secretly at Ellis island. Then he was flown to the U.S. zone of Austria and returned to Russian Jurisdiction. DURING the Interim, Pirigov, who says he wants to stay in America, told newsmen that Borzov tried to bribe him with Soviet embassy funds to return to Russia. It was reported that Pirigov had been beaten by Soviet agents. The one essential element to the chain of events as to whether It proved Borzov a spy was missing. That was confirmation. The U. S. state department would neither confirm nor deny any of the stories being circulated. IT merely revealed that a U. S. note on the Borzov affair had been delivered to the Soviet embassy. There is an old, old adage that it is very easy to believe what one wants to believe." It may have been that sort of wishful thinking that led state department officials to smile benignly on Comrade Borzovs desire to change allegiance and become as one with Americans. Mean-whil- taklng-up-of-ar- With Russians reported to be massing troops at his borders, Yugoslavias Marshal Tito sent Dr, Joss Vllfan (above) as bis envoy to lay the Yugoslav-Mos-codispute before the United Nations. w EUROPE: Stronger Ties AT Strasbourg, France, the council of Europe's consultative assembly called for creation of a union of European countries with real power in a limited range over the governments of member nations. There are many students of world problems who are convinced this procedure is the only one which may eventually do away with war; but being realists, they concede that man has not progressed in selfless thinking to a degree where governments will agree to overall control of any kind or degree. THUS it appeared the idea broached at Strasbourg was doomed at its inception, but men of goodwill must keep trying, no matter how difficult the task, if world peace is ever to become more than an illusory goal. It has not been too difficult to get the best minds committed to a problem to see the way to its solution; the obstacle always has been that the individuals to whom the procedure must be entrusted fall in the scope and breadth of the wisdom necessary for solution. So, when the assembly meeting in France voted by an overwhelming show of hands for federal authority for the council of Europe, it was a manifestation of hope and desire, rather than any real accomplishment. THAT the delegates were on good, solid ground is indicated by this portion of the resolution tor federal authority: "The government should undertake systematic instruction of the great mass of the people, pointing out to them the undeniable advantages of union for Europe and at the same time the dangers inherent in national isolation." price. Opponents of the plan point out that while the consumer might appear to be saving money on cheaper market prices for farm products, he would, in reality, be saving nothing, inasmuch as it would be his money that would be paying for ttie subsidy to the farmer. COMMANDER: Sons Dispute Amid charges that he was the candidate at the kingmakers," nd was under the domination of the old line leadership, George N. old Indiana attorney Craig, was elected commander of the American Legion. He was the first World War II veteran to be chosen for the post. THE 3,344 delegates to the Legion's Philadelphia national convention gave Craig an overwhelming majority on the first vote. Craig's opponents took the rostrum at nominating time to label him the choice of those they claim always select the organizations national commander. ELECTION of officers climaxed convention sessions in which the Legion urged continuation of aid to ffiiina, adopted a resolution asking the U.S. to curtail as tar as possible any further immigration at the present time. 40-ye- ar HIGHWAYS: r l e el her position. THE PROPOSAL for daily briefings was said to have support from Dean Acheson. U.S. secretary of state, but the attitude of John Snyder, treasury boss, was unknown when the proposal was first broached. The federal administration already had indicated congressional leaders would be kept informed on the progress of the conference. The British propsed that officials of the three powers take turnabout in giving the briefings to the press. ' Women Organize to Slow US Divorce Rate 'DIVORCEES stat-ism- ," p Suit top-lev- ANONYMOUS Unhappy because they felt that in too many cases they rushed to the divorce courts too soon, a group of Chicago women have formed a group which they hope will have some effect in slowing down the accelerating U.S. divorce rate. They call their group Divorcees and their major aim Anonymous is to salvage other marriages which are beaded for divorce. Oils Skid, Garters Fallf Cathartics Fan BIG LEAGUES ... fight MR. TWITCHELL ANALYZES nrA LOOK FOR the most exciting race in years in both baseball Elmir declared big leagues, Twitchell, eminent sports fan, player and antique nutpick collector, today, If you wish ray analysis, based largely on getting the games by radio and television, tiers it is. Beer, cigarettes, the Yanks, motor oils, Dem Bums and I Today in various breakfast foods will fight it out to the finish in both leagues, and any one of them can win. baseball race when the appeals to radio fans to hurry to the Icebox for a cold drink were done with such spirit and form. It has been a very good race far, with the American league a little faster with the clear cut commercials, but with the National league clear-l- y outclassing It with the more who bat out the commercials were in there trying at all times and so Informal testimonials to popular products. I dont recall a a Troubled Hour ODAY in a troubled hour I doubted God, And then was ashamed, For there came a voice through the dark- ailing to me, NEW LOOK: Next, the Maie The American male would be The organization came into being smart to move cautiously, for fashas a result of an effort by Samuel ion designers have launched a Starr, Chicago attorney, to effect a movement to give mens clothes a a n esbetween new look every five years. reconciliation a But divorced The mens apparel industry is tranged couple. woman who happened to be in his in bad shape, was the dim view office at the time, was successful of the situation expressed by Myron when she tried it I asked her to Kahn, executive director of nationhelp me again, he said, and be- al fashion previews of mens apfore I realized it, 'Divorcees Anony- parel, Hs comIncorporated. mous' was born. plained of no changes. What do you think of the Athletics? we asked. I would have to know more about the product they sponsor, replied Mr. Twitchell. In both major leagues the boys FATHER AND SON dolQ. Popper, what is a British they rarely failed to come through lar crisis? in the pinches. The game, it seems A. The British dollar crisis? to me, is much faster than it used Ahem. Well, er, it is a crisis over to be. When I was a boy, a game dollars. The British have trouble would go on all afternoon with no buying things with the American reference to a cigar, a lubricant dollar. or a drink- The emphasis seemed Q. Like mommer does? to be on garters and cathartics all A. Yes, in a way. Haven't you billboards. via the home work to do? any Advertising as a handmaiden of Q. But, popper, isnt a dollar a the national game was minimized. dollar in England Just as much as You could take it or leave it in this country? A. No, my son. I think the Willis Today from the opening cry boy is outside calling for you. , of 'Play Ball the contest tinQ. Answer my question first, gles with sales talks. They are poppernot only using the livelier ball A. Well, er, the dollar is an but livelier Jingles and selling American unit. The British use arguments. pounds. Q. Pounds of what? A. A pound Is their unit of For years I took my baseball without having my sales resistance money. An Englishman never knocked over the fence, but today asks Lend me 10 dollars. He asks Lend me 10 pounds. it happens to me in every inning. Q. If we say we havent any pounds and offer him dollars Hitting, pitching and base runwill he refuse to take the monning have improved tremendously ey? in baseball. So have enunciation A. Dont be fantastle. Of and merchandising. The twirling is course he takes the money, but announcer much better. The throws he wont spend It In dollars. Q. Then what good are dollars but also has a change of pace. to him? A. The kids are playing ball They say that whoever Is across the street. Dont you need ahead July 4 will finish as the fresh air? pennant winners. The Dodgers and a couple of breweries were Q. Popper, what is a sterling out front on this - - Kness, when I had cried aloud grief, Reminding me that unfailingly God's hand Had brought relief; Bidding me wait and hope, kidding me trust Until I could see That he who had never failed, still will not fail . . It comforted me As a mother comforts her ailing child, and my faith That had been so small Suddenly grew as the young corn grew in the sun: Straight and talL that date year the Yanks GRACE NOLL CROWELL area? In one league and A It is an area where sterling is the monetary base. Various countries .use different kinds of money but it is converted into sterling, and wheres your catchers The final result may be in- mitt? fluenced somewhat by mishaps. Q. Is the dollar worth more One of the top announcers in the than the other kinds of money, American league has developed popper? calcification of the vocal delivery A. It is worth so much more and may be out a few weeks. And that the British cant afford to use two announcers in the National are it to buy things until next Septemout with lame tonsils- ber. Now beat it and tobacco away out ahead In the American. I look for no great change. opening In the woods road the By INEZ GERHARD could see the dull glow Langford , bius-ye- d Brown-hairedagainst the sky. It was growing was discovered by a brighter by the minute, and now film writer at the Royal Dramatic the smell of smoke was strong. In Academy In Stockholm, where his ears there Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman was the distant also studied. The writer tested her, and oml nous and as soon as roar of crackexecutives saw the test they ling flames. signed her. Sword In the Desert," stumbled He her fourth picture, in which she ap-- forward, his breath m sobbing gasp in his throat, his face white and drawn from the strain of running. It seemed that he had run a thousand miles, though he knew it was not more than eight. Eight at the most That meant there were still three to go before he reached the river. Then hed have to swim across and make another mile up the slope to his cabin. By then it might be too late. By then the fire might have swept down on the litUe log structure zfnd destroyed it and what it contained. Anne and little Bobby. He closed his eyes to shut out the picture. MARTA TOREN After a while he stood up and pears with Dana Andrews and went on. The glow against the Stephen McNally, makes her a full sky was brighter, bright red fledged star. She studied ballet till and orange and yellow. Against she was 13, wanted to become an It he could see billowing smoke actress when she finished high clouds and occasional showers school, but her father pursuaded of sparks. That meant the her to become a secretary instead. flames had reached the ridge Three years of that, then she broke behind the cabin. In another away, and dramatic school came moment they would he sweepnext. ing down the slope toward his clearing. Is the Sword In the Desert His spirits sank. He choked as with first Hollywood film to deal the smoke grew thicker and the the smuggling of settlers past the air suffocating. Above him be British blockade In Palestine. Full heard the wail of a rising wind, f action, it moves rapidly, gives and above the wind there was the plenty of excitement for roar of the fire. Anne increasing heir money. wouldnt understand until it was THROUGH Universal-Internation- Slm-goe- Looking like a swiszle-etic- k In a glant-sis- e highball, Melvyn M. Makl Is shown demonstrating the navy's new submersion suit which wlll enable its wearer to spend as many as three hours In freezing water. TO FINISH IN By H. I. PHILLIPS Author Irked President Truman continued in a fighting mood. He told newsmen he was going to keep MaJ. Gen. Harry Vaughan as his military aide apparently despite anything the current 5 per center" probe might develop. Then, setting the theme of the 1950 congressional campaign, he lashed out with a slashing attack at organhis recent pet aversion ized selfish interests which, he asserts, are trying to block his fair deal program with a scare-wor- d campaign." HE DECLINED to name the selfish interests, still campaigned against the 80th ("do nothing he called it) congress. Evidently, Mr. Truman felt he knew a good thing when he saw it. If he could be elected to the presidency when few felt he had a chance by campaigning sgainst the 80th congress, campaigning against it again ought to do good for his side in 1950 ballot tests. Getting away from the 80th for the moment, he talked about the 81st congress, declaring that the controlled legislators Democrat had made progress with his Fair Deal program in the teeth oil trumped-uslogans" like collectivwelfare state, DOLLAR PARLEY: ism," and socialism." THE PRESIDENT said the peo Information, Please will not be disturbed by such pie Great Britain took the lead in words dreamed up by a scare stripping any secrecy from the of paid agitators, promoters lot progress of the critical conference and publicity experts who make a on Englands dollar crisis. fat living by frightening the people OFFICIAL SOURCES credited Sir in the groups about Oliver Franks, the British ambas- forward-lookinlegislation and by sador, with a proposal that de- organizing campaigns against it tailed daily reports be made in order to keep the American, British Cold-Wat- er and Canadian people advised of developments. This system of daily briefings has been followed at meeting of the Big Four council of foreign ministers in the past, although international postwar financial conferences have been a bit more secretive. The publicity problem was among the first which had to be ironed out by the principals in the monetary discussions, as decisions will have a vital bearing on reducing British dollar drain and bolstering ... YANKS, CIGARETTES, BUMS AND BEER e. g of these United States need 20 billion dollars worth of work done on their roads. This huge highway repair bill, forecast by Senator OMahoney (D.. Wyo.) was disclosed after a nationwide survey of road needs. THE PICTURE was not as dark as it seemed. OMahoney pointed out the condition will serve as a backlog which .will afford an unmeasured market for business and Industry." He declared that everyone is aware of the depreciation of the American road system during and following the war, but added that lew, I am sure, appreciate the tremendous backlog of essential work which has piled up." As chairman of the congressiona Joint economic committee, the senator recently sent inquiries to governors and highway authorities in every state to determine their highway construction and repair needs. HE REPORTED 40 states had responded and that of those, 34 indicate an accumulation of highway deficiencies which would require the expenditure of 20 billion dollars or more. The information obtained has been turned over to the U.S. bureau of public roads. Thirty-fou- JJ, 1111 'FAIR DEAL': high-incom- Rough Going SEPTEMBER the al rs Cavalcade of America," back on the air Monday nights n NBC, will once again .have top stars In top vehicles. It not only brings the stories of gTeat personages to Its mikes, but also those of little known people who have contributed significantly to the American way of life. Such stars as Irene Donne, Raymond Charles Boyer and Dorothy McGnire appear on it. Mass?. Lloyd Bridges says you cant overestimate what luck does for a movie career. It took me 12 solid years of struggling In Hollywood before I got my first decent break In Home of the Brave.' Then Eagle-Lio- n gave me the lead in "Trapped.' Since It was finished Ive been offered dozens of other breaks." Modest Mr. Bridges says nothing about what his talent has contributed. shouting. Fifty feet from shore a dark silhouette had come into the path of orange reflection, wabbling crazily but moving steadily toward the shore. Atop it, was a huddled bundle of something, that moved and propelled the silhouette forward with awkward, clumsy strokes. waded in to his Langford then started to swim. He called again and a voice answered him, telling him to go back. But he didnt And presently the silhouette ranged alongside and Annes frightened eyes were looking into his own. he gasped. Bobby? Hes here, under the blankets. And I saved the hens too, and a lot of our personal things. Langford helped push the im 1 SSWORD PUZZLE J ACROSS Circlet of metal 5. Plausibly fluent 1. 9. Melody 10. Assistant or (Mil. Nav.) 11. An attack 22. Land-measu- re mile, he told himself. He called on his last ounce of energy and fought ahead. Suddenly a wild hope beat In his heart. He looked up and there at his very feet was water. .The river! He had come faster than he But abruptly the hope thought died. Looking across he stared into a solid sheet of flame and smoke belching sparks. The entire slope of the hill, which was between the river and his cabin, was afire. Groaning, he sank to his knees. Before him the river hissed and steamed ns flying fragments fell Into it. Its black depths mirrored the licking tongues of flame with terrible beauty. Watching with horrible fascination, Langford's heart suddenly He leaped to his gave a bound. feet and plunged Into the water. 23. Largest continent 25. Not rough 28. Pinch 30. Fresh 31. Projected 34. A sharp blow (colloq.) 37. Ahead 38. Sorrow 40. Bind 41. Exchange 44. A visit between whalers 48. Northeast (abbr.) 47. A letter line 49. Cast, as & ballot 5L River (Sib.) 52. Goddess of 53. 54. discord Final Dispatched US? WEEK'S ANSWER J"l 19. A dent DOWN 1. Swift parts 21. Know of rivers (Scot) 24. Islet in a 2. Anger river 3. River (Air.) 4. Helmet(Eng.) shaped part 26. Beak 27. Tease (Bot) 29. Bench-lik- e 5. Breach seat 6. Falsehoods 3L Chinese 7. Notion household 8. Province of sickness 12. Hammer (India) heads 14. Music note 1L Portico (Gr. Arch.) 15. Lamprey Withered 17. An aromatic 13, (poet) herb 16. Haul 18. Strange with 20. Flightless difficulty bird too late. It couldnt be much more than a provised raft ashore. But it wasnt until Anne had alighted and he had carried Bobby to safety that he discovered the raft was the hencoop he'd made for Annes chickens. Four or five boards were laid across its top and lashed together with part of the wire.' It was the only thing I could Anne was saying. carry, I took the boards from the fence. The chickens are all In the burlap bag, and our things are sunk In a box on the other side of the river. Langford stared at her and for no accountable reason he began to laugh. It was a curious sound, not But the inconwholly rationaL gruity of it was justified, for it had occurred to him what a stupid fool hed been to think Anne helpless. divinity 32. Ailing 33. A domestic pet 25. Best 36. Nourish 39. Projecting roof edges invil to panic Nt, 42. Scope 43. Fastens 45. Additional ' 48. amount Obese 50. Metal 1 |