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Show - Bound' 2 South Cache, Courier June ,.k Flag Day June Congratulations We congratulate the citizens of the different towns of Cache Valley for their great effort in in. beautifying their towns. This effort is not easy. Repainting, removing old trees, pulling downs fences, planting lawns, painting barns, razing old buildings all are major undertakings. The people of this valley have great pride in the accomplishment of the pioneers. During this year when their work is brought into sharp focus, the suggestion conies very strongly that we should measure up to them in our effort to make the valley a pleasant place to live. people. The pageant would appear on a great box mounted on four wheels 'and drawn by people. Scaffolds were erected for spectators to sit on. The scenes were taken from incidents in the Rible such as the creation of man and the fall of Adam and Eve; Noahs flood; the sacrifice of Isaac; the Nativity; the Crucifixion, Day of Judgement, etc: Much pomp and ceremony, lurid detail and glamour were associated with them. Much of it was crude and grotesque, but it was very impressive and appealed to the religious natures of the people and to their love of spectacle. The setup could be moved from town to town, and thus could have an influence on the lives of a great J. H. P. many people. o - Lets Have More Driver o Education in the Schools Unusual Pageant 14 Worries WASHINGTON. Fears Washington of a deover Capitol pression still hover Hill, the veterans housing program is stymied, the manifold problems of a postwar world plague the state of department. In the background many of the official deliberations is the specter of the 1948 campaign while the battle of society injects a note of levity. Here is pertinent comment on the current situation: Pri- POCKETBOOK YOUR advately, Mr. Truman and his dea about still upset visers are in pression. Recession hasnt set down come costs havent but yet, campaign proved and the price-cu- t a washout. The council of economic ad.sers told Mr. Truman that layoffs not reflected in unemployment figures are mounting. Unemployed million. now total two and one-ha. . . Landlords are ready to nick at the pocketbook again. Mr. Truman exfears a tension bill which hell be forced to sign like the OPA bill last summer. The rent bill congress has in mind means increases of .from 15 to 50 per cent in rent costs. NEW HOMES Making no housing progress for the veteran is the whole administration housing program. Economists say six billion dollars worth of new homes were necessary by 1947. Figures show less than half of that win be built. This means chances of a new house and apartment are almost nil, also that continued high demand puts renters at mercy of landlords. lf The great centennial pageant Message of the Ages ended June 5 after running five nights a week for five weeks. It is reported that over 130,000 people witnessed it. Everywhere could be heard glowing accounts of the performances. It seems to have met the expectations of those who directed it and the Church members in general. It was a gigantic undertaking but its purpose fully justified all the labor arid expense put into it. The good it has done in revealing to ourselves and to the world the aims, ideals, and philosophy of life that are the true explanations of the sacrifices, toils, and achievements of the Mormon pioneers cannot be told. Mope deaths and human injuries, say the na- tions leading safety specialists occur in traffic accidents caused by drivers from 16 to 21 years of age than in any other age group. And one million new teen-ag- e drivers take to the highway every year. Such uncontradicted evidence cries for a concentrated effort in the direction of more thorough driver education. Young people are fairly adept in mastering the mechanical operation of a car, but driving judgement and the proper attitude toward the rights and safety of others, which is the really serious part of driving, cornes far too slowly. driver may appear to be able to operate efficiently but that doesnt necessarily mean he has absorbed the essentials of safe driving. This takes time, education and actual driving experience. Studies in various parts of the country where driver education has been a part of the school program for several years show conclusively that the trained student is involved in many less accidents than the untrained driver of the same age bracket. A new interest and enthusiasm lias been awakened throughout the Church in pageantry as a means of depicting visually the events of historic interest, and the background of idealism, and' patterns of thought, and ways of living that help to explain them. Human nature loves glamour and colorful, gripping ways of presenting matters of belief, ethical doctrines, theological truths may be set forth more effectually by visual symbols and the human touch. Considerable Pageantry is being made use of quite liberally in many parts of the state in featuring various phases of pioneer life during this centennial year. We are reminded also of some of the outstanding pageants that have been presented in, tli is county in years past. For several years the .genealogical committee of the Cache and Logan stakes put on genealogical pageants that attracted much attention throughout the Logan temple district, and no doubt did much in stimulating Interest and effort fn temple work. Smithfield and other smaller cities also worked up some very creditable pageants pertaining to genealogy and temple work. Sunday Schools, Relief Societies and other organizations have made frequent use of this form of dramatization in commemorating historical events and scenes connected with their organizations. hiS-ca- r Public opinion strongly urges driver training courses in the schools. A recent survey made for the National Committee for Traffic Safety showed that 78 per cent of the people endorse such a program. An additional 60 per cent want the training carried to the actual operation of the car. For other would-b- e drivers who do not come under the school plan, a guide book, Behind the Wheel, prepared by the Center for Safety Education of New York Univeristy in cooperation with the National Conservation Bureau, is available. This book is useful for adults vvant to give actual drivinginstruction to their children or friends. In Utah the Department of Education is strongly recommending a course in driver education actual .bemna-tne- r wheel instruction ln every high school. Many schools throughout the course of tried, nation are already using a d tested and proved methods, taught by teachers. Their aim is to have every boy and ' girl so trained. If we hope to reduce accidents in Utah, there is no better place to concentrate than on green drivers. behind-the-whe- el 20-ho- ur Interest in pageants and pageantry goes back into the centuries. They were an important source of the English drama. In the days of Queen ElizMiracle Plays were very popabeth the ular They were very religious in character and made a strong appeal to the masses of the English state-certifie- cal events and developments ir the history of Utah in commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the arrival of the Mormon pioneers. Senator Watkins of Utah delivered an address, ai the special ceremonies opening this exhibit. 1 11 REtflttD t Special Eastern Tour A special Historic train foi tourists wishing to visit IndepenObserve Restoration will be honorary Camp Chief for dence, Kirtland, Palmyra, Hil 8 observed was June Sunday, the occasion. Cumorah, Nauvoo, Garden Grove exwith the Church, throughout Winter Quarters, Denver, Kansas ercises commemorative of the Print Booklet restoration of the Melchizedek The Seventies of San Fernando City Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo New York, Philaand James Stake 223 Quorum) have pub- Niagara Falls, priesthood by Peter, D. C and delphia Washington, John in 1829. The importance lished a short story of the Mor-,mo- n will leave on Jun Salt Lake City as one of this and significance pioneers as a project for 30 and will return July 1. The of the outstainding events In the raising money to help send misstour will be supervised and dir was dwelt upon ionaries into the field. The bookChurch history ected by Vida Fox Clawson ol let is written by W. Cleon by most of the speakers. Salt Lake City. Priesthood is the power that John H. Peterson motivates and directs all the ac' . tivities of the Church. It is ap in- Seeks Records fluence that profoundly affects Elder Archibald F. Bennett, the life and character of Latter secretary of the Genealogical Day Saints both individually and Society of the Church, has gone to Europe for the purpose of obcollectively. taining important information about genealogy and to secure June Conference micro-filrecords. It will require All eyes are focused upon the about two months for him to pergreat MIA and Primary confer- form this mission. ences now being held in Salt Lake City. It is an Immense gathering Box Placed in Monument of youth and civic leaders, the The copper box that was sealed like of which could not be found into the This Is The Place mon elsewhere in the world. The ument in special rites conducted Youth Leadership program of the at the monument Friday afterChurch is a very comprehensive noon, June 5, contained the one. names of 14,000 contributors to Pioneer centennial features the monument fund, along with combined with music, drama, important historical material and speech and story festivals have local newspapers. Mrs. Mabel Y. prominent places in the confer- Sanborn and Mrs. Fannie Y. ence programs. Achievement aw- Clayton, living daughters of Brig ards in various fields of MIA and ham Young palced the material Primary activity will be in the box. President George Albert Smith presided at the services and Dr. Special Guest of Honor Howard R. Driggs, president of Dr. Elbert K. Fretwell, Chief American Pioneer Trails Assn., Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts was the speaker. of America will be the special guest of honor at the Pioneer Exhibit in Library of Congress Centennial Scout camp to be held In the Library of Congress In Salt Lake City July 21 to 25. there has recently been' placed President George Albert Smith an exhibit of important histori- m Visit Primary Hospital On Monday, June 16, Primary workers and others .'interested will be. invited to visit the Prim-- i ary Childrens hospital in Salt Lake City where they will be able, to see for themselves the wonderful work that is being done at this hospital for crippled children; the useful articles being made by the children, and the activities they engage in under their trained leaders. Every- -: thing possible is being done there (to make life cheerful and pleas-jafor these unfortunate child-- , ren. nt I , , Hawaiians Here The special troupe of Hawa an MIA leaders and membe from the Oahu stake have arriv-iUtah to attend the great co ference in Salt Lake City. Th have been busy meeting sever previously made engagemen and renewing friendships wi missionaries and former residen of the .Islands. After conference i they w: present colorful programs of H waaian songs, dances and mus to large audiences in Salt Lai City and elsewhere here in tl West and in Chicago, New Yor and Washington, D. C. rent-contr- last-minu- te NEWS Passing of Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean leaves SOCIETY Oklahoma oil heiress Mrs. Perle Mesta as No. 1 reigning queen of Washington society. Mrs. Mesta wined and dined the Trumans before H. S. T. became president. Runner-u- p in society sweepstakes is Mrs. Morris Cafritz. DEMOCRATIC DOTS AND DASHES Democratic party head- quarters have started sprouting. Truman in 48 buttons. They say that its no longer a secret that Mr. Truman will run. What is a secret is that he hasnt been paying much attention to recommendations from his Democratic national committee. WAR AND PEACE DEPT. Gen- The flag should be displayed from .sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flag staffs in the open. The national flag code rules for display are; In a procession with another flag, the United States flag is on the marching right. In a procession with a line of other flags, the United States flag is in front of the center of the line. When displayed either vertically or horizontally against a wall, or elsewhere, the blue field is uppermost and to the flag? own right, to the observers left. When used on a speakers platform, the flag is above and behind the speaker. When displayed from a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony or I . building, the blue field of j, goes clear to the peak. When displayed with anofc against a wail, staSs States flag is on lie ers left, and its staff is in t the staff of the other flag When the United States ft flags of other nations, sta or organizations, are flown fc jacent staffs, the United Stats is on the right of the Kne, j J observer's left. In a group of flags, displays staffs, the United States flag center or at the highest point group. When suspended over i at from a rope, extending tram ing, the flag is hoisted parti way out from the building t the pole, blue field first is a eral Marshall now fihds state department Is no bed' of roses. Mar- shall is worried about everything from congress to the decorations of his new offices. Senator Vandenbeiig wont budge on confirmation of Francis Biddle to be American delegate to U. N. social and economic counciL This is a very important job. Vandenberg wants more business-mindeman in job. . . . Marshall refuses to throw his prestige prv the table in all-ofight for Biddle. ut BIN Even the art murals at state department worry Marshall. New state department building t was designed for war department, and entering diplomats are confronted with murals of flaming guns, fiery tanks and diving bomber planes hardly a ' motif for peace. X. REPUBLICAN WORRIES GOP becomes more and more disturbed about licking Mr. Truman. Old political axiom, You cant lick someone with no one, still holds good. At least 10 Republicans are running against Mr. Truman and they have no united policy, frequently step on each others toes. 1. BRADLEYS BATTLES d Gen. Omar Bradley, vets administrator, has his hands full with congress. Bradley took the rundown veterans bureau, remolded it almost by sheer will power Into the .most efficient veterans organization in the nations history. Yet, he gets almost po recognition. He makes few enerriies, gets into few fights, does his job. Slogan .around the White House is Omar can take care of himself. Bradley does. nferesffcd in 9 CHICKNS Two-fiste- f I AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK One cabinet member with few head-ache- s is able Secy, of Agriculture Clinton Anderson. Farm outlook this year is bright. Surpluses will be ample to restock sorely tried reserves. but not large enough to be alarming. Even sugar outlook is improving at home with drop in foreign demand. Dairy prices disturb experts who dont know what level theyll settle at. Foreign cotton demand has dropped, which may ease pressure on cotton prices despite short crop. Farm labor outlook is still bad, with city jobs offering sharp competition in way of easier work, more greenbacks. UNION NOW? Biggest question still facing AFL and CIO is union now. Should they team up or not? Both groups are willing, but they cant agree on terms. CIO wants one big new union. AFL wants everyone to come back into the federation, take their chances. JUSTICE DEPT. Atty. Gen. Tom Clark plans whole series of speeches pledging safeguards to civil liberties in new loyalty Democratic party investigations. leaders want him to make flat pledge of no witch hunts like those that followed World War L Clark wont promise. Belie at re ity of i Cet 6lt and in everything else connected with farms, because weve got a big job to do in the rural communities we serve. tVC The job is going well. Were adding better than 1,000 rural telephones a month. However, catching up with ac cumulated orders for. rural telephone service, means that a lot more wire must be strung- - often new "building must be built and central office equip ment installed. . a 0 the I i locot anpe 01 Bnli laced shine Works Ud g kogl Dr. ttchi there iotati ffitnt tiouoi .ttgai bde such I Theres, still a' 'short supply of things as lead, copper, cotton yarn and steel. But we know how much the teU phone means to farm families, nni we're getting those telephones in jus as fast as we can . ; . 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