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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH, APRIL 23, 1937. 2 address systems in the various mass meeting, halls. In several states networks of smaller meetings were held. The state of Washington held seven such meetings. Pennsylvania had a meeting in almost every community. Four governors were among the speakers in the national program. These were: Governor Elmer A. Minnesota; Benson, Farmer-LaboRichard W. Leche of Louisiana, George II. Earle of Pennsylvania, and A. B. Chandler of Kentucky. Howard at New Haven A partial list of speakers and where they addressed large mas3 meetings follows: Denver, Colo. J. G. Patton, farm leader, and Josephine Roche, assistant secretary of the U. S. treasury. CongressNew Haven, Conn. man John T. Bernard of Minnesota, and Charles P. Howard, president of the International Typographical union and secretary of the C. I. 0. CongressIndianapolis, Ind. man Byron N. Scott of California, Judge Michael Musmanno of the common pleas court of Allegheny county, Pa. In Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Congressman Edward C. Eicher of Iowa, and Oscar Forsheim, farm leader. Governor New Orleans, La. Richard W. Leche of Louisiana, and Brooks Hayes, farm leader. Congressman Baltimore, Md. William P. Connery of Massachusetts, and Robert Fechner, director of CCC. Boston, Mass. John G. Winant, former chairman of the Social Security board and Republican governor of New Hampshire, and Judge John J. Burns, former general counsel of the Securities and Exchange commission. labor Jetoa A MEMBER OF THE Established 1929 This paper receives Union News Service, a C. I. O, affiliate. 04 r, 1930, at the post office s matter March 28, Entered as at Salt Lake City, Utah, under the Act of March 3, 1879. second-clas- Subscription ....... J1.50 .. Advertising rates by request. per annum Address all communications and remittances to Utah Labor News, 24 South 4th East Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Published weekly at 24 South 4th East Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Telephone Was. 2981. M. I THOMPSON L M. THOMPSON Publisher Office Manager COURT SUPREME from Page 1) (Continued and adventurous in nature. Many .very fundamental changes m the basic features of our government have occurred under it. A constitution is in a sense a state of mind, and can be changed by changing our mind. Constitutional guarantees of persons and property are slender and inadequate protection against the public will. The present danger in America is not that of lack of stability, but of mobility. (Charles E. Merriam, The Written Constitution and the Unwritten Attitude, , New York, 1931, pp. .) to a Solution Bring Trying To one examining the present proposal from a detached point of view one fact stands out so plainly that even he who runs may read: The Roosevelt administration is trying to bring to the solution of the countrys vital problems some of that same inventiveness, originality, and high resolution not to rest until the job is done which the founders of this nation brought to the solution of their problems a hundred and fifty years ago and which, in the constitutional fathers, the opposition purports to admire. A total view of the present situation brings out the fact that written organic acts are never more than a part of the complete constitution of any country. Nor is it even certain that they comprise the of its bulk more important part. Just as the iceberg has three-fourth- s In Minnesota below the surface of the water, the written words of any constitution Governor Minneapolis, Minn. simply constitute that portion of the wholde which is visible above the Elmer A. Benson of Minnesota; M. surface. Below the surface there is A general understanding as to W. Thatcher, farm spokesman, and ways of doing things political, or, in the words of Hamilton, the Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach of general genius of the government, on which in the last analysis our 2-3- . free institutions are based. When, therefore, both the written document and the unwritten attitude are taken into consideration it is plain that the plan of the President does contemplate some change in our Constitution. But it is beside the point for the opposition to insist that the proper procedure is to fight for an amendment. There are, after all, four different ways of altering the American Constitution, and every one of them is open, honorable, and in good historical repute. Our Constitution has been amended many times by each method, and it is clearly within the province of the people and of their representatives to employ whichever one they find most appropriate to the task at hand. These methods are: (1) Usage, (2) statutory elaboration, (3) judicial interpretation, and (4) formal amendment. Great Men Have Championed a Change The great statesmen of both parties have all championed, at one time or another! in our history, just such adjustments as the one now before the public. Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt all of them knew what it was to fight for the general welfare in the face of charges that they were usurping power or violating sacred trusts. But they persevered, as the present chief executive is persevering, and th cause of the general public was advanced. And the heavens, instead of falling, seemed brighter than ever after they had done their work. The argument that the administration is morally precluded from demanding the passage of this bill now because it failed to disclose the scheme during the campaign is palpably absurd. The Democratic party was given a sweeping triumph at the polls after the Republican press had done its best to persuade the electorate that if returned to office Mr. Roosevelt would resort to just such devices as the one congress is now considering and after the candidate himself had made it plain as day before all the people that if reelcted he would do his best to show them that for all the things for which the New Deal stood he had just begun to fight. Each generation takes the heritage of its forefathers and makes a new constitution of its owm. This is not only the plain reading of the history of America; it is beyond all doubt the secret of our success in making this one of the happiest lands on earth. Once again a new generation of our people faces the question of whether it will think for itself and hammer out a needed adaptation of its machinery of government. Evrything in the epic of America points toward our making the adjustment. Let us hope we can keep in 1937 the pace that was struck a century and a half ago. Judicial Dictatorship Stop Governor Pittsburgh. Pa. of ,H. Earle Pennsylvania, George and Howard G. Eisaman, chairman of the Pennsylvania milk control board. Senator Joseph Monessen, Pa. F. Guffey of Pennsylvania. Congressman Houston, Texas. Wright Patman of Texas. Raymond B. Detroit, Mich. Stevens. Governor A. Nashville, Tenn. B. Chandler of Kentucky. In addition to the aforementioned cities, huge mass meetings were held in Birmingham, Ala., San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal., and Cleveland, Ohio. key-meetin- tie Burg, and Mrs. Florence Cans, ty. Decorations: Mrs. P. S. Mrs. assisted chairman; by Anna Grossman and Mrs. Sada H. Henry and Mrs. Mabel S. Moore. Prizes: Mrs. C. O. Bonner, chairman; Mrs. J. R. Jarvis, Mrs. Roy B. Barrett, Mrs. N. D. Thatcher, and Mrs. H. A. Major Mrs. Farrell JI. Adams, assisted bv Mrs. John A. Ilolbery and Miss Mattie Rawlings, has provided an interesting musical program for the afternoon. The door committee consists of Mrs. Marguerite George, chairman; Miss Jane Gillette, Mrs. Eleanor Beckman, Mrs. S. L. Cate, and Mrs. B. B. Maybee. Mar-thaki- interested w'omen are cordially in- vited to attend. Third Ward Women The Womens Third Ward Democratic Study club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. James T. Shaw, 65 North Eighth West street. A talk was given, followed by musical selections by Miss Frances Call and Miss Florence Womans emancipation has brought her to the point where she doesnt have to stand the things her grandmother stood from any man. Faith Baldwin. Greetings to Organized Labor Salt Lake APPLIANCE SHOP 45 West Broadway Wasatch 4034 CENTURY THE BEST BUY IN CALIFORNIA WINE INCORPORATED Utahs oldest and largest UNION Printing Plant Commercial Printers c j Catering to local and organizations who desire out-of-to- firms ana Union-mad- e Paper and 1007c Union Printing. on Patriots Day is overwhelmingly in favor of the Presidents en- n gs Non-Partis- by-la- QUALITY the reform program. The sentiment of the nation is expressed by the number and importance of the rallies being held Non-Partis- Mrs. Leonnel W. Sorenson will preside. Vocal selections will be given by Mrs. Ileber J. Crump. Constitution and will be All presented for consideration. WMWfflJ tire federal judiciary program, said Major George L. Berry, president of the League. Within the last week this sentiment has become apparent in a most emphatic manner. National Hookup Major Berry addressed the nation and the mass meetings direct people. Sentiment Backs President over a nation-wid- e NBC network. Patriots Day, April 19, was This program originated in Washdeemed by Labors ington and was wired to the public In 24 great senators, congressmen, governors, judges, labor and farm leaders, spoke in support of the Presidents plan, as endorsed by labor, farm and civic organizations, representing a majority of the American Mrs. George C. Becker, Mrs. Hat- n, Legislators to Speak resume of the activities of the recent state legislature will be discussed by State Senators Mrs. Anthony C. Lund and Mrs. Frank Page Stewart at the regular meeting of the Salt Lake County Womens Democratic club meeting Friday, April 23, 2:30 p. m. in the Murray city firemens hall. A i Special to the Utah Labor News. League as an ideal day for a great WASHINGTON Nation - wide mass demonstration in support of zens. Wil-helmse- PRINTING '& Radio Hookup Was Heard By Millions Utahs U. S. Senator Spoke At Rochester, N. Y. More Than 100 Mass Meetings Held Monday Night. an At-ha- - Country-Wid- e Non-Partis- Study group, Saturday, April 21, from 2 to 5 p. m., at the Belvedere lounge. In the receiving line will be Mrs. Henry II. Blood, Mrs. J. R. Rawlins, Mrs. Frank W. Penrose, Mrs. David W. Moffat, Mrs. y Scott P. Stewart, Mrs. David A. W. Mrs. and Ilupea. The hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Sarah J. OConnor, Mrs. John H. Cook, Mrs. Flora W. Hitchcock, Mrs. Esther Husbands, Mrs. Mary Halloran Soules, and Mrs. Knox Patterson. Mrs. Louise Young, chairman of the social committee, will be assisted by Mrs. Ileatrice Halverson, Mrs. EsdaleM. Kelsey, Miss Katherine OConnor, Miss Genevieve OConnor, Mrs. Andrew Takis, Mrs. E. N. Heath, and Mrs. Ada B. Napper. Publicity: Mrs. Karl V. King, chairman, assisted bv Mrs. M. I. Thompson and Mobest. Tickets: Mrs. William Mrs. Marie Dayton, chairman; Mrs. Olive Hale and Mrs. Moroni C. Iverson. Tables: Mrs. C. A. Robertson, chairman; Mrs. Orson Mrs. Hazel McQuarrie, Laundry Rallies Support Presidents Court Program rallies under auspices of Labors League on Patriots Day, April 19, in support of the Presidents program for reform of the. federal judiciary were attended by millions of American citi- Fifth Ward Mrs. B. T. Iyper is general chairman and Mrs. Marguerite George, vice chairman, of a card party and tea sponsored by the Fifth Ward Democratic Womens Mrs. Frank Tage of the hostess chairman Stewart, committee, was assisted by Mrs. Frank Drury. The program for afternoon was a discussion of Achievements of Past Presidents of the United States, by Mrs. F. W. Wannacott, Mrs. J. R. Newman, and Mrs. F. W. Benge. Mrs. JI. H. Parry lead in flag salute, followed by a short talk by Mrs. It. W. Fisher on the History of the American Flag. Mrs. George Robbins was in charge of the music department. noon, April 21. Washington. Kansas City, Mo. Senator HarWomen's Democratic Club ry S. Truman of Missouri; ConMrs. Scott P. Stewart, president, Misof Wood T. Reuben gressman was of the regular meetin charge Ben agricultural Webster, souri; 881 So. Main of Womens the Democratic leader, of Topeka, Kans., and Ches- ing ter C. Davis, former AAA admin- club at the convention room of theWe do all classes of good Newhouse hotel Wednesday afteristrator. St. Louis, Mo. Judge Charles LAUNDRY WORK Hay, and Cal Ward, agricultural EYE GLASSES leader. At Wholesale to All Neb. Congressman Omaha, Lenses Duplicated Phones ; Jerry J. OConnell of Montana and at Same Low Price A. W. Ricker, editor of farm paWas. 1375-137- 6 per, of St. Paul, Minn. Laboratories Optical Senator MarNew York City Salt Lake City Price, We are as' close as your vel M. Logan of Kentucky. 246 So. Main Utah Phone Keith Bldg. Telephone Utahn at Rochester 327 Was, 7812 Senator ElRochester, N. Y. bert D. Thomas of Utah, and John G. 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