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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. APRIL 16. 1937. COOPERATION . IN SWEDEN COPPER EXCISE TAX Speculative copper prices are dangerous for American producers, especially to the independent copper mines. When the price of copper begins to climb beyond 15 cents it will work to the profit of those who are operating on a large scale in foreign lands. Among these concerns are such as the An aconda Copper Co. Senator burton K. Wheeler's criticism of President Roosevelts statement on copper prices, perhaps were because of Anaconda Copper and its foreign holdings. We have reason to believe that the former progressive, Senator Wheeler, has become the spokesman in the U. S. senate for the Anaconda copper interests. Copper sales and prices have advanced primarily because of the war conditions abroad, with every nation in Europe frantically in- creasing armaments and preparing In so doing, they have been buying all of the copper that they could possibly lay their hands upon, purchasing even in excess of the production of the foreign copper mines. This increased demand for copper by European governments has resulted in a sharp rise in speculative bidding for the metal, mainly on the London Metal Exchange. An increase in sales, which forces the prices higher, does not indicate a corresponding increase in consumption. for conflict. , The copper mines in the United States will have no difficulty whatsoever in producing all the metal needed by United States industry. They are now producing at about 70 per cent capacity and have plenty of margin even though the growth of consumption in this country exceeds anything in previous history. It does take some three months for copper to be ready for the market after being mined; hence the industry cannot jump its production up and down to meet daily fluctuations in demand. However, with U. S. fabricators bought for many months ahead, there will be plenty of U. S. copper ready for them long before they have actual need for it. Copper fabricators have created a temporary shortage by speculative overbuying and some of them are using that as an argument that copper protection is no longer needed as the U. S. mines cannot supply the demand. Their real object is to break down the protection so that they can buy foreign copper for a' low price at some future date and they see, in the present chaotic war situation, a possible opportunity to do so. the balance, a large proportion is going into fabricators' stocks and thus becoming surplus stocks which may some (lily make a long, low, and dull copper market m the United States. While it is apparent in viewing the situation as it stands todaj that continued copper protection Is needed, it is uctually more necessary now than in 11)32. What is going to happen to the enormous stocKs of copper being accumulated in Europe for an armed conflict when that war is over, or fails to materialize ? We lind the answer in what happened after the World war, for it was the beginning of the troubles of the United States copper indus- try. .Shipload after shipload of copper came into the United States from European ports and caused an almost complete cessation of copper mining in the United States in 11)20 and 1921. The four-cecopper excise tax should be continued, by all means. It is absolutely necessary for the protection of American copper miners and mill and smelter worknt ers. It is your duty to write to your congressman and senators and ask them to support continuance of the copper excise tax. MUSIC PROJECT DESERVES CREDIT The WI'A music project deserves support and cooperative sponsorship so that Utah might have a symphony orchestra of high standard. Dr. Nikolai Sokolof, national director of WPA federal music projects, after listening to the Utah State Sinfonietta play last week, said: Its music has integrity. 1 found the tonal quality splendid musically. Reginald Beales, the director, himself is an excellent violinist and could play first violin in the major symphonies of the country. I was greatly pleased. Dr. Sokoloff said the Sinfonietta needs more instruments, and to do this it is necessary to go outside the WPA program. He estimated that 25 more musicians would be enough to make the orchestra adequate to any occasion. Gail Martin has suggested that the newly created Utah State Institute of Fine Arts had the power to support music as well as other art forms and it might be able to further Dr. Sokoloffs proposal. The consensus of opinion among the music lovers is that the Sinfonietta should be assisted and made into a leading orchestra of states. the inter-mounta- in Now let us inquire as to what is happening to the copper bought, both in Europe and in the United Junior Democrats States, in the frantic effort of fabHeld a Party ricators and speculators to place orders. In Europe some of it is goMembers of the Junior Demoing into armaments, but a very cratic Salt Lake chapter, is large part going into storage in oined League, fellow leaguers in a their a war for of indefinite preparation nation-wid- e party Tuesday night, length; in the United States some is going into industrial use; and of April 13, at Memorial house, City Creek canyon. Similar parties were held by AMERICAN LINEN league organizations throughout Utah and the nation. Postmaster SUPPLY COMPANY General James Farley addressed radio the groups on a nation-wid- e Cleanliness First! Cleanliness hook-uLast! Boost, Build and SupCharles Smurthwalte was the chairman for the Salt port your State. Use Amerprogram ican continuous towels and Lake City party. all kinds of linens they furnish. Support industries that Calif. Unions Launch Drive support you. LOS ANGELES (UNS) Mass- 33 East 6th South production workers are signing up Was. 2484-8- 5 by hundreds in a unionizing drive IT PAYS TO KEEP being carried on here simultane- CLEAN ously in steel, aircraft, automobile, rubber and similar plants. p. "NEPHI A Hardwall Plaster Product of Proven Merit Since 1889 (Continued from rage 1) the cooperative union began to study the possibility of producing electric light bulbs. In May 1931 in cooperation with the wholesale societies in Denmark, Finland, and Norway the Swedish cooperatives helped to form the North Europe Luma Cooperative Society. They built a plant and production was begun. Even while the cooperative plant was being constructed, private enterprises reduced the price of light bulbs in Sweden from 37 cents to 27 cents. Soon after the Luma cooperative lamp appeared on the market it was made available to the consumer at 22 cents. Even this price repre- - LET FREEDOM RING PROGRAM Let Freedom Ring radio over the Columbia Broadcasting System ifetvork are proving popular with those who desire education more than just blah, blah. These programs have punctured the myth that the majority of the American people want entertainment from their radios they do not want education. That myth, that conviction, that assumption, is now dead. It has been slain in the last nine months; murdered by the combined strength of 300,000 Americans. Little did these 300,000 listeners realize that they were killing a modern myth when they wrote to the U. S. Office of Education. Their letters flowing into Washflood ington in an 10,000, 15,000, 20,000 per week-h- ave introduced a new fact in American broadcasting, namely, that tlie public desire for education on the air is probablv as large as it is for entertainment. Public Interested Three hundred thousand letters are probably more listener mail than- any sustaining educational program not created by network broadcasters has yet rolled in. Considering the fact that prizes were not offered, it is very heavy. Few if any, sustaining programs on the three national networks can show listener response anywhere near that of the programs now being presented by the Office of Education. What does this prove? It proves that millions of Americans want educational programs prepared to meet public tastes and interests. There is clear evidence that educational programs, adequately financed and skillfully produced, can compete with any entertainment programs on the air. This evid dence challenges the assumption that the public demand is solely for entertainment and issues a clarion call for a new definition of public interest, convenience, and necessity. pro-grai- ever-increasi- 3 sented a safe margin to the cooperative producers; the private manufacturers and distributors immediately proceeded to meet the price of the cooperatives. In the first year of its operation the cooperative plant serving the Scandinavian countries made 3,000,000 lamps. The Swedish cooperatives have given publicity to this experience in production and distribution, and Swedish consumers recognize what has been accomplished. is widely regarded In Sweden as the most astute merchant in the Johansson receives a country. salary the equivalent of about a year in the United States; the salaries of other executives are in proportion. Sweden has been fortunate in having its cooperative movement led by a man who combined business genius with cooperative methods. Johansson, who began as a shop clerk at the age of 17, is today a leader in the nations public affairs. He lives in a three-rooapartment to avoid thee riticism that he enjoys a life of luxurious ease at the expense ot This the cooperative movement. success story differs from those fed to the American public for $5-0- Low Cost Housing The Swedish cooperatives have also made a demonstration of low cost housing. Today in Stockholm, a city of over a half million people, nearly 15 per cent of the families live in cooperative apartment houses. Coop insurance societies decades! in have also been successful Sweden. Become a Cooperator Marquis W. Childs observes: movement will The It is obvious that the men who be the cooperative of American democsavior direct this great enterprise are imracy. Therefore, all those who bepelled by more than a monetary lieve in democracy and love their motive. They take a pride, which fellowtnen should join the consumis not unlike a species of family ers movement in Utah. cooperative pride, jn the achievements of the Several hundred men and women organization. This is apparent as have joined the Utah Consumers they show the visitor through the Association in the past Tie Kronor mill that rises like a Cooperative few months. Lets double the massive cliff above the blue water before June 1, 1937. membership of Stockholm harbor, pointing out the latest machines and the newShortest Poem est and most efficient laborsaving devices. Strickland Gilliland, author of It is evident of vitality Gone on Off Again, On Again, that younger men are coming is accredited to replace those who have built up Again, Finnigan, with the shortest poem ever writthe organization. A Good Merchant ten. It is entitled, On the AnThe cooperative enterprise is tiquity of the Microbe, and is as managed by Albin Johansson, who follows: m ... YOU SHARE IN TIIE PROFITS We Welcome I,abor as Members UTAH CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION GROCERIES QUALITY 860 South Main JUST PHONE FRESII MEATS Wasatch 4864 WE DELIVER mT - . k $ave jffomy Paying Delinquent Taxes Now . . . By moss-covere- Women and Children Rights of Women and Children will be the Let Freedom Ring subject at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, over the CBS network. you owe real property taxes for 1934 and prior years you can save 6 interest and 2 penalty by paying all back taxes NOW1 Save your money and your propertyl See or write your county treasurer lor complete details. The program will answer these timely question: Who were Lucy Stone and Susan B. Anthony? Are women denied property rights at common law? Are women denied property rights by statute today? When were dower, alimony, breach of for promise damages established What is an emancipated child ? DEMOCRATIC WOMEN Bingham Canyon The Ladies Democratic Club of Bingham held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. F. W. Rogers, president of the club, Monday night, March 5. Mrs. Shepherd of Logan, mother of Mrs. Rogers, read an interesting paper on the Supreme Court. The evening was spent playing cards. Refreshments were served by the hostess. To: County Treasurer much I can save .ye. U 1 County PY now. as toll. property, listed I O' Book. t , . the following myV tax Line not wrajlabla - Description Address.. Name Best Wishes, Labor SMOKE NEPIII SUPER-ACOUSTI- PLASTER C Used extensively in schools and public building construction throughout the West Neplii Plaster Manufacturing Co. PLANT: NEPIII, UTAH Main Office, 401 Dooly Bldg. & CIGARS Manufactured by & E3 Every Puff a Pleasure-Smok- e UTAH STATE TAX COMMISSION CUBAN CIGAR CO. Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah 00 A1. |