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Show Editorial Page Feature _ db Little B ut Bad News for Republicans Tne only daily newspaper devoted to the progress 3nd advancement of Central Utah andits people.By LYLE C. WILSON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER10, 1957 Geneva Licks Fluoride Problem settled voluntarily and fairly. When farmers of Salt Lake and U. S. Steel’s goodwill toward Utah County, he has it now beyond all doubt. This becomes more and more Wasatch Counties sought to “climb on the gravy train’ Geneva fought back, and won an outstanding vic- It isn’t only the cost of the seven-year battle to lick the fluor- some $12,000 damages to 24 claims . out of some $25 million sought. The thousands of cattle tested, the thousands of tests run, the millions spent, all added up to a stag- apparent as the full “Geneva Fluoride Story” came to light this week. ine problem, although that alone approaches $15 million—nearly as muchas the hot strip mill cost, or the new nitrogen plant. The money in itself is staggering, and the permanent monthly operation cost of the fluorine-elimination equipment is still a Geneva secret —termed, in answer to questions, as “too much” or “a tremendous amount.” But in addition to all this one other factor stands out with obvious clarity—the persistent desire of Geneva to go more than halfway in solving the problems that arose. From the very first when the problem was found to exist (it had arisen in no other steel plant in the world until then) U. S. Steel spared no expense to solve it as quickly as possible and to solve it completely. BeIt started from scratch. cause no othersteel plant used iron ore with as high fluoride content as in Utah, the problem had never before been encountered and no immediate answers existed. U. S. Steel employed some of the nation’s top scientists on the problem, including a Stanford Research team of experts. It tried costly equipment and discarded it when it didn’t work. It established a whole new department, the agricul- tural research farm, and still main- tains it to keep watch on the.prob- lem. Mr. Worthington told newsmen this week Geneva is the only steel plant in the world to his knowledge with a distinct agricul- tural department. U. S. Steel settled virtually all claims in Utah County voluntarily and out of court — totaling 880 claims for $4,450,234 over a period of three years. Of the 305 suits brought in the federal district court in Salt Lake and fought out over the past 21% years, only nine were from Utah County. That is the point which seems important to us — where Geneva felt it had any liability at all, it tory in the courts — paying only gering picture as it was told for the first time this week. Geneva gives as its reasons for secrecy until now the fact that the 305 suits bloody. Gloves were used, and mayhem was frowned upon. In course of time the fights were legal- ized, and the general public was permitted to see them. At first, of course, only adult males were allowed, and | still remember the hub-hub aroused by Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons when she went to the fight in which her husband dethroned Gentleman Mr. Robertson Jim Corbett for the heavyweight boxing championship of the world. By the time of the Jack Dempsey m ‘lion dollar gates it was common for women to attend the fights, and they usually scream louder for knockouts than do the men. Nowthe fights are by t.v. brought right into our living rooms where everybody can be elevated and inpsired by seeing a couple of trained athletes pound each other into helplessness. The other night the cycle was completed when bare knuckled fist fighting was brought back in a Salt Lake Arena where, goody - goody, the audience is largely made up of women and children, for this is good clean wrestling. 1 understand that the event went over big. I would like to suggest to promoter Reynolds that he now arrange a bout in which the gladiators will use the cestus, a covering for the hands made of leather bands, and loaded with spikes of lead or iron, Since, however, they may be hard to get as they have not. been manufactured since the days of the 1 -man Empire when another favorite was winner eat all contests be1 Christians and hungry lions, I ( »\ the present day switch knives, or mostly of returned missionaries, were Sen. William F. Knowland, while he seeks Knowland's Senate seat. The Republican Party in Cali- bright spot: California's ing contentedly confident that he More bad ®tews: Virginia voters * I am sure American will test being * * that want made to every red-blooded to join ‘in the pro the Russian govern- ment for its brutality in sending a small dog aloft in its latest sputnik. Even though the Russians say they will bring the dog back alive our scientists are convinced that the dog will die. This, of course, is just another example of communist depravity. Oddly enough, in the same paper in which I read the call from the S.P.C.A. for our government to protest to Russia about the little dog, I read a small item about some of our own scientists reporting results of some experiments they had been making regarding burns. Seems they had inflicted some bad burns on various mice. and the ones that were plunged instantly into cold water recovered more quickly than those that were not. Selah! x * # again. The venison we had night was excellent. for supper last The guy was real nice to me . -. he a nice guy and I wasn't exactly scared at all. —Eight-year-old Lee Crary of Edmunds, Wash., on the man who kidnapped Was him. 4 independents, Negroes and, im- by Nixon and All of this and the Democratic win in Wisconsin's recent senato- CET r . nd ee this was resistance and the reversal of the of statewide office, especially in- tory,-in turn. two-party trend will have impact throughout the old Confederacy where Virginia is historically a pace-maker. Bad news continued: The pollings elevated two bright, new Democratic figures to national cluding Sen. Irving M. Ives who is up for re-election next year. Badly Licked For considération at the White House: Republican candidates in New Jersey and New York City were badly licked despite Presi- trend toward the election of a Democratic president of the United States in 1960 Now is the time, as someone said, for all good men to come to the aid of their party, although it already may be too late week in New Jersey ping endorsement of massive, un- Quick! Pull the Bed Away! ner Jr. was re-elected with a eo pattern or the al ce nee would of establish a a’ Happy Times a He Retired Once-. And Once Was Enough By BEULAH STOWE “I was retired once—for eight months. But I couldn't stand it,” said Mr. T. H., 50, an ad agemcy vice president. he found a job with anelectrical supply company, selling to retailers over a six -state area Mr. Cullen drives his own car on his selling. trips, and Mrs. Cullen goes along. No children at home to worry about—they’re all grown, And while Mr. Cullen sells, “No prizes, no competition, no ex- STEER Ruth Millett And if everyone, like Mr. T., could retire for eight months between the ages of 49-50 and then recoup—it might be easier to retire successfully at age 63 . Selling on the road traditionally a young man’s game, has possi- NEAService, Inc. big.” All in English But Only Women The Herald invites you to use this column as a forum to express a Say: “Jim was home with a cold three days last week, so I'm waybehind in my housework.” within the 300 word limit. Sign your name and address. Nom-deplumes are not permitted. 4 Wildwood Citizen Lets Loose Another Blast at Irresponsible Deer Hunters “This dress is just what . want, but I’d-like to shop around before I buyit.” “I've got to get all the curtains our careless outlaw deer hunters. ing the mountains clean of deer? This emphasizes the same. On Oct. 27, one of our non-sportsmen deer hunters allowed himself to get so low as to shoot one of Bambi’s babies, while peacefully browsing in our pasture 100 feet from the highway. Imagine, just like attacking a baby in its cradle. This district east of Mt. Timp is nowall but extinct of deer Among about some 400 hunters up North Fork Canyon this season about six deer were bagged, and now comes these crazy weekend hunts to try and finish the last one in this district. Good judgment would have this part of the territory closed for deer hunting for at least five years. e If on the other hand the deer herds along the west side are doing damage to the farmers along the foothills there are other ways to curb this deer nuisance without killing and destroying the herds. my The beany further.” “I hate to see Jim start on a doit-yourself project. The house will be torn up for weeks, and I'll spend my time looking for things he wants and handing him tools. I wish he would just let me hire a carpenter and get it done right.” Feminine Logic “When you see Jim tonight don’t mention the evening dress you helped me pick out. I’vestill got it in the back of the closet waiting .for the right moment to bring it out.”* “We're invited to a party Satur- day night and I haven't a thing to “T hate ’ the new styles, but they’ve made everything in my closet look out of date. I’ve got to go down and buy some clothes— no matter how unbecoming they are.” “I'm feeling so low I think I’M A few days ago I placed an article in this column attacking This reckless deer hunter not only shot across the prohibited line but actually shot directly towards a house occupied by a man and his wife at the time of the shooting, and who was obliged to to ward off the shooter from firing the second shot in order to save their lives. This sort of hunter as well as many others of his kind should never be allowed to hunt among sportsmen going to stand back and allow the stockmen and game commissioners to continue sweep- The game commissioners have ample funds to have a deer fence true sportsmen. If all deer hunters were put under a safety test as do the car drivers, only two thirds of the stretched hunters would be allowed to pack rifles. ly needed project. Y. M. Offret, And how long are the wildlife along the foothills to prevent this damage. I am willing to give a’ hand and some of my knowledge in performing this bad- a Wildwood, Provo, Utah go downtown and buy a new hat.” “Poor Jane. Tom's talking about retiring. And just when she’s reached the place where she could take it easy.”” Win your a valuable prize. question, name, Send address and age to TELL ME WHY! Editor, Herald: knowthe circle is meeting at house next week.”” “Don't repeat this to a soul. only reason Sue told me was cause she knew it wouldn't go Cullen surveys the town with an eye to choosing a permanent oe Q—‘‘My husband and I are planning to build a small house, and since we are in our 60's, we want to be on one floor. What other features should we watch for, in making our plans? We are both in good health, as yet.’’—A. R. 8. A—Location within walking Gis tance of church, stores, and-community center is of primary importance to older people. Fewsteps to climb, easy maintenance inside and out, wall plugs at a level where you can reach them without stooping, floors that are not slippery, and a kitchen that’s designed to put supplies and utensils at arm level—with no reaching up and no crawling into—will be practical. A bathroom with a low tub that's easy to step into and firm handles installed in the wall will add safety. Railings 0, banisters should be part of any Stairway, inside or out. What Is Asbestos? care of this paper. The Britan- “I really didn’t need it, but it was such a bargain I just couldn’t Pass it up.”’ washed and the floors waxed. You Mrs. home. Tell Me Why your opinions on timely subjects of public interest. Keep your letter| Only another woman really knows what you mean when you bilities for the man past 65, says Mr. Joseph Cuilen After his retirement from a position with a large ulility company Mr. T. retired at 49, with enough money to live happily ever after. He and his wife went to the West Goast to find their personal dreamland. They found the climate, the flowers and the leisure time they wanted. But Mr. T. missed pbne thing for which he found no satisfactory substitute: work. He came back home and sold himself and a well-packaged idea to a national advertiser, pocketed the contract and associated himself with another advertising agency as vice president. Why didn't he like retirement? citement,”’ he sums it up. Can he retire again — successfully—when he’s 65° “Sure I can,” says Mr. T “That's 15 years from now. I may get tired of running before that. My wife and I both feel we have profited from our trial run. We'll knew what we're doing and we'll be ready for it. I think I'll buyinto a small business in some Califoria town and build it into something wear.” One of the fond memories of mychild-hood in the mountains of the Idaho panhandle was listening to the drumming of male grouse during the mating season. It was a magnificent sound, and since they usually got behind a fallen log to perform their antics it was an easy matter to crawl up on the other side and watch them. They were beautiful birds, and the way they strutted and danced would do credit to a modern ballet. I was a juvenile delinquent even then, and it ditin't occur to me to try to knock one of them over with a club. All through the summer I have derived somewhat the same pleasure listening to the cock pheasants that infest our orchard. I go out sometimes, and they take off like an arrow when Ginger stirs them up, but they don’t go far. We seem to understand each other. There are few things more beautiful than a pheasant in flight. In a few days now I shall see these same pheasants hanging limp and bloody from the belts of the hunters, and it will be a long time before I see or hear a cock pheasant onstrated his vote - appeal among stumping other administr tion notables Democratic Gov. Robert B. Meyner who defeated Republican nominee Malcom S. Forbes. Returns from New Jersey's Negro wards will depress Republican strategists and comfort Democratic office holders in the North. North- Understand It Those outrageous eommatnists who cherge that we are getting decadent should be invited to attend our sporting events here in Utah. It would change their ideas dem- contest which could have been destructive. Vice President Richard M. Nixon is credited with arranging the foregoing solution of a Party problem in his own state to the considerable improvement of his chances to win the 1960 Re- New Jersey Negro made praised even by their adversaries for their ability at fisticuffs near the close of the game. presi- having fornia thereby avoided a primary Bad news: Wednesdaynight and Thursday by Mr. Worthington seem to emphasize, and sum up, the company’s believe our record of continued Democratic trend toward a substuntial Democratic victory in next year’s con-+ gressiona! elections. Such a vie- to fluorine problem. It results principally from the processes of the open hearths. growth is a good measure of our faith in you, in Utah and in ourselves.” 1960 bulge of nearly 1,000,000 votes. Wagner became a deadly menace to any and all Republican holders nomination al! Ironton has, do not cause the program has solved the fluorine problem in Utah County, we will continue to make certain that our operations at the Geneva Works are not causing damage to agricultural interests in this area. “We pledge to you again, we will continue to be good neighbors. We campaign the relenting opposition to racial integration’ of the public school system. The endorsement of massive GOP turned off in the open hearths attitude: “While we are satisfied that our ward dential nomination, voters remained loyal to the memory of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. FDR’s political heir Jeaving the Thursday and heavy red smoke poured forth, only to be cut down to a slight, almost invisible haze when the machinery went back on again. Engineers explained a puzzling question Thursday. Why, they were asked, did not this problem become apparent at Ironton which has used Utah ore since 1924. The answer: The blast furnace and coke oven processes alone, which is statments dent Eisenhower's urgent endorse ment —and, in New Jersey, despite portantly. Republicans. New York Democratic May« Rebert F. Wag) more free flow of information on the problem before now to quiet many of the rumors and remove the veil, until now, a mystery. But be that as it may, the full story has now been told and it is an ’ astonishing one. Geneva engineers andscientists claim they have completely lieked the problem. Newsmenreceived a graphic demonstration when the fluorine-prevention equipment was A couple of prominence. New Jersey's Gov. Meyner was off to a fast start to ‘reversed the state’s trend toward the two-partyy system in a who pSs} were settled. We feel there is much Geneva could have done with a s.. ct lengths of chain would make adm rable substitutes. ‘ootbaH, too, seems to be making fine Pp ress in terms of modern sportsmanship, as I noticed in the press where our local team composed, I understand, could do it, too. Bad News One that their Negro constituents would desart them in protest against the white supremacists who dominate the party in the South. could not tell the story until they Looks at Progress of Sportsmanship Nothing interests me more than the progress of sportsmanship in this, my country. Back about 1890, the year in which I was born, prize fights were bare knuckled affairs which were witnessed only by a few gambling sports, and were conducted in great secrecy in old barns or cow pastures, or even out on barges — anywhere to keep away from the police. Then came the Marquis of Queensberry with a set of rules designed to make the fights less : Gov. Goodwin J. Knight abandoned his re-election campaign , ern Democrats have been fearful were pending in the courts and it The Chopping Block By FRANK C. ROBERTSON publican presidential nomination “The further word on California is that Knowland wa- not enthusiastic about the ‘deal. being anxious to lick Knight in a bruising primary contest and, further, be- a oseeey aa nr <AAnnwheamae.sonvorgnrnectios If ever anyone needed proof of United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON (UP) — There was little but bad news for the Republican Party in this week's scattering of elections. Shellac and putty powder are used to polish glass lenses, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. nica Junior, 15-volume -encyclopedia for school and heme, will be awarded for the letter selected. not yet been able to find a sub stitute for it No other mineral we know can be spun into yarn or thread, woven into cloth, or made into sheets. Workers in plants who are exposed to risks of fire sometimes wear complete outfits made of asbestos, including helmets, gtoves, suits, and boots. Asbestos ean withstand temperatures of 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and there are some kinds of asbestos that can even resist temperatures as high as §,000 de- Many people think asbestos is a modern invention, but it has actually been known and used for thousands of years! In ancient temples it was uSed for torch wicks and to protect fires lit on the altars. The Romans used asbestos 2,000 years ago for winding sheets to preserve the ashes of the dead when bodies were cremated. There is even a legend that Charlemagne had an asbestos table-cloth. He laundered it by putting it in the fire to burn off. stains The name asbestos is a Greek word that means inextinguishable or unquenchable. Today we apply it to a group of fibrous minerals which have the property of resisting fire. The minerals that make up asbestos differ widely in composition, and each has a different strength, flexibility, and usefulness. From the chemical point. of view, asbestos usually consists of silicates of lime and magnesia Cities?” 2. Who so”? 3. Who and sometime contains iron. Books’’? Because it is made up of fibers, asbestos is similar to cotton and wool, but asbestos has the added advantage of being heat and fire resistant. This makes it very valuable for many uses in industry, and science has 4. Who wrote “‘A Child's Gar den of Verses’’? 5. Who wrote ‘‘Romeo and Juliet’? aleadseyeyg Wey TIM “§ “UOsuedAa{S sno] WSEQoH grees! The United States manufactures almost half of all the asbestos products made in the world, but less than 5 per cent of the raw material is found in this country. The province of Quebec, Canada, supplies about 75 per cent of the world’s asbestos. Asbestos is found in veins in certain types of rocks, and some- times it’s necessary to mine and treat as much as 50 tons of rock to produce one ton of asbestos fiber! 1. Who eee FUN TIME wrote ‘Tale wrote wrote of Two ‘‘Robinson Cru- the ‘Jungle ‘» ‘Buydry piespny “¢ “oye eyed “% “suaxaIG SapIVYO “T SigMsuy Today's Medicine . Search Still Continues for Cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis By EDWIN P. JORDAN M.D. ary improvement in the disease and his helpers as well as of the Written for NEA Service One of the most serious and as yet unconquered diseases is rheumatoid arthritis. This is responsible for a vast amount of suffering and economic loss. Although it remains a most discouraging problem to patient and physician alike, a great deal has been learned about it in recent years and the increasing research and interest in rheumatoid arthritis are encouraging. A single specific cause for rheumatoid arthritis has yet to be uncovered. Likewise, there is no single specific cure for the disease; but this is not to say that treat- and, indeed, remissions frequently occur without any obvious reason. TODAY ITIS believed that since Patient. I cannot .go into these‘ questions in detail, but one of them may serve as an example. ment is useless. A great many . different methods produce tempor- rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, emphasis should be placed on the long-term treatment. A recent article on this subject stated that such a basic program should include at least eight items: psychological adjustment, a balance between rest and activity, diet and bowel management, cor- The patient with rheumatoid arthritis frequently feels better with the knees bent; if allowed to maintain this position for a long period, however, the knees will remain permanently bent and thus confine the victim to a wheel chair. This complication can be prevent- For example, some victims of early rheumatoid arthritis often respond well to transfusions of ordinary fresh blood. Some appear to obtain favorable effects from carefully administered injections of gold. A small number improve with a change of environment to a dry, warm climate. Most obtain temporary improvement from cortisone or its relatives, but frequently these carry side effects and, generaily, the rection of anemia, cautious removalof foci of infection, measures ed much more easily than it can be corrected after it has occurred. good effects are not lasting. They aimed at relief of pain, corrective and postural exercises, and prevention and correction of deformities. IN ADDITION to general longterm measures of treatment, there are a large number of special These are only a few of the treat- Each of these needs the intelligent cooperation of the physician for some patients and under some measures which can be employed circumstances. € h; do, however, have their place m treatment. y ments which are currently being used; studies are continuing with these and many other procedures and drugs. * * THE PUZZLE BOX Arrange the matches as shown in the first picture, which makes an equation in Roman numerals reading 10 minus one equals one. A-1S1 IXtSl Of course this -is incorrect. How can- you make it correct by changing the position of only one match? The answeris in Picture 2 * Send your tricks, riddles, or puzzles to TELL ME WHY! Give your name, age and address.’ A set of two beautiful picture books, dictionary, or atlas, will be awarded for the letters selected each week. A |