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Show aaa ee eee Behind The Day's News SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1960 ‘ald Major News of the Past Week in Review United Press The death of Gable, saddened week. The birth Let's Get All the Facts Fire And Police Integration ition to integration of the wie and fire departments. In so doing, they have called to ublic attention a question which “has occupied considerable interest across the nation for many years. The firemen, members of the In.-ternational Association of Fire —~Fighters (CIO-AFPL ‘Local 593), asserted their opposition when a delegation met with the city manager. : They reported that combining police and fire departments also is opposed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the National Fire Protection Association. Meantime it was disclosed that the local unionis circulating copies of articles opposing integration. And all this. before city officials have even decided officially to conduct a study of police and fire department integration. A small budget for the study of integration by a city council committee has been proposed but not finalized yet The Herald has not endorsed fire and police departmentintegra- tion. We know too little about it for any such action. But we do know that cities have been trying it out for years and that many hail it as an important ‘step in bringing new economy to the pub- lic safety department. Wetherefore feel that the people of Provo:should be thoroughly informed as to its concept, system of operation, cost, advantages, disadvantages, problems, etc. We commend the ‘city council and manager for looking into this subject.. a : In this day of high costs and complex? municipal problems, any alert city administration will probe into every possibility for more ef- ficient utilization of manpower. Public safety department salaries are a pretty big item in the overall Provo budget with about $163,- 000 set up for police salaries and dened the country this week. John F, Kennedy Jr., came into the world Friday morning more than two weeks ahead of his ex- about $138,000 for firemen’s salaries ‘in the 1961 budget. There is a long referencelist of reports and articles on experience across the country with fire and police department integration. These reports and articles should be studied carefully, for the pro as well as the con, so that a proper evaluation may be given. These figures from the fifth an- niversary report of police and fire integration at Oak Park, a city of 35,000 in Michigan, seem especially interesting from the standpoint of costs: 1 pected time of arrival and caused his father to make one of the fastest unscheduled round-trip airplane flights in history. Only a. few hours earlier his father, the president-elect, had celebrated the symbolic birthday of his daughter Caroline, who will and Caroline. The Kennedys had decided in advance to celebrate Caroline’s time. birthday since the at the same president-elect planned to be in Palm Beach Sunday. All was well when Kennedy took off late in the evening for Florida. Shortly afterward his wife was rushed to Georgetown Hospital where the baby was delivered by Caesarean section. The president-elect got the news ‘on landing at Palm Beach that ‘he now was John F, Kennedy, Sr. not be three until Sunday. He immediately flew back to Washington to be at his wife’s It was Thanksgiving Day and Jchn F. Kennedy, not yet a senior, had flown back to Washington from his vacation in Palm Beach to spend the holiday with his wife in a dimly-lighted incubator. . President and Mrs. Eisenhower sent their warmest congratulations to the Kennedys and also good bedside and beam at his first son wishes to Caroline. Many newspapers in foreign countries headlined the event. Other major news developments: Money—Secretary of the Treasury Robert B. Anderson and Un- Kennedy, who will face many grave problems after his Jan. 20 dersecretary of State C. Douglas inauguration, ‘had an immediate stickler — breaking the news to Caroline. Latest reports from Washington indicated that Caroline was catching on and liking the idea of having a brother. s What could have been a family tragedy in California ended happily when kidnapers released An- thony Alessio, a wealthy San Diego sportsman, on payment of $200,000 ransom, The FBI captured one of the kidnapers and police in the United: States, Mexié> and Canada were hunting for others, F and my excuse has to be (a) that I haveno money, and (b) that I'm still too weak to go shopping. Of course, I instinc- for 1958-59. National average police and fire personnel per thousand population —2.81 for 1953-54 and 3.26 for 1958-59. Oak Park average public safety personnel per thousand poepulation—1.2 for 1953-54 apd 1.80 for 1958-59. This paragraph from Oak Park’s annual report seems to explain, partially at least, the concept of the integrated program: “One of the basic assumptions of integra- tion is that ‘men are trainable in two types of tasks, and that inci- dents happen. only at occasional intervals, particularly in fires...’ This assumption does not necessarily contradict the theory of specialization nor the necessity of phasized that this specialist training is not given to any officer until he becomes proficient in all phases of public safety operations.” Let’s learn more aboutpolice and fire integration, looking into its efficiency as well as its economy. slipping. The other day a gentleman who says Mr. Robertson he has read this column for many years said sadly, ‘‘For years I was proud of you as an honest agnostic, but you turned out to be nothing but a damned Democrat.” To me Christmas means mostly hucksters trying to sell poor goods at high prices. I predict that after the holidays they will groan that business wasn’t so good. How can it be when we are in the midst of a recession? A national economic institution explained that recently by saying that the socalled “hoarded’? money we heard so much about for so long hasfinally been spent, and there is none left to come out and give business a boost. Rising unemploy- ment, and the fear of unemployment has done the rest. The frantic cries of the civie organizations that business is just wonderful won’t change the results. They would be disfellowshipped if they said anything else. Of course a bearded individual named sell people things they don’t need for more than it is worth things were a little quietér. Recently I came into possession of an advertisement dated August 17, 1825. [ found it interesting. Samuel Alexander & Charles B. PenTose. Have bought from George Gaullager his large and very extensive stock of MERCHANDISE composing a most extensive assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, and which, (at the old stand of George Gaullager,) they now 4 Albania, appeared to be siding with Red China, which believes Debbie—Debbie Reynolds married Harry Karl, former husband of Marie (The Body) McDonald, in Hollywood after suddenly announcing their engagement. Only ing. Communists — Russia and Red a few friends attended the ceremoney that united Miss Reynokis and Karl, 18 years her senior. wide-angle lens, were disappoint- at least we will have the facts, so that an intelligent decision can be made, at the and the public, MOST REDUCED PRICES. From a determination to keep the assortment of all times full, and their disposition to accomodate all who may favor the store with a call, they declare on their part, nothing shall be wanted to afford satisfaction. hi Bombazets ‘and Bombazeens, Irish Poplins, Striped Bengals, Blue and yellow Company Nankeens, Levantine, Senshaws, Mantuas, Florence and Sarsnett Silks, Plain and figured Mull Mull, Jaconet, Cambrick and Swiss Muslins, Robinets and Italian Crapes, Bengal Chintz and Ginghams, Wash Leather, Horse & Dogskin Gloves, Gentlemen and Lady’s Leghorn Hats, Straw and Gimp Bonnets. ALSO Rock and Rifle Powder, Brandy, Gin, Spirits, Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Pepper, Alspice, Salt, Fish, &c. &c. Do I detect in all these foreign names a hint of snob appeal? My lady of those days must have been at least much more expansively dressed than she is today as she stood before the counters daintily fingering the Nankeens, Satinetts, \ WASHINGTON — I never knew how many friends and enemies done this, I would like to hear whether this meets your ideas of a the .railroads had until a recent piece here related how the Pennsylvania Railroad muffed its leisurely cross-country sight-seeing trip exclusively by train.” chance during the Nixon whistlestopper to show it really for the passenger trade. cared Some folks were violent in agree-' ‘ service — in the East—waslousy. By the same token, road West. - Railroad offi- cials, too, were Ed Koterba quick to say that criticism of rail- roads in general is unjust. P. G. Holmes, passenger tTafific manager of the Great Northern Railway, writes: “TI am quite certain you did not So They Say between China and the U.S. —Red Chinese prime minister Chou Enlai. The ‘opinions and statements ex- | pressed by Herald columnists are | | their own and do not necessarily | | reflect the views of this. newspaper. | } “if The educated guess is that the train service on all the country’s railroads is not p to standard.” Then he told how his people are constantly out to win pleasure for the passenger. And G. W. Rodine, passenger rently. Therefore, you should aim to equalize your income and expenses over this two-year period. If you think your income will be higher next year, try to defer ex.penses that will give you a tax traffic manager of the Northern Pacific Railway Company of St. Paul, said: ments. If you believe your “We're proud of the fact that the train employes who serve our customers do it in a manner that that makes travel fun again..”’ A. M. Rung, director of .public relations of the Chicago, Burling- deduction. Try to boost your 1960 income by getting advance pay- Silverton branch in Colorado .. .’’ Yes, Why not? (Copyright, 1960, By United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) reduce the income you will “Por example,” he writes, “we ported until you redeem the is- Ss If you have a shoft-term gain, offset: this by selling at a loss a stock you may have held more or less than six months. t sues. Make the most of the optional. gains in ’61 there is no incentive ** 8 Faye Henle deduction. ‘This may be possible if you can keep deductible expenses well below the 10 per cent of “T want to assure you that our railroad doés want your business.” He suggested a ride on the California Zepher. And he adds: “After you have : because they would be only 50 per cent effective in cutting taxes. If you expect long-term capital at’ Chicago’s Union ‘Station by a_ Burlington Choral group. Round Western Railroad Company, says: years, term gains you can avoid taking any long-term losses this year serenaded the travelers enroute, and they were welcomed ard Fe people pointed with pride at last summer’s “decompression special” that took newsmen from the Los Angeles convention to Chicago, From all reports, the service was superb. Willett S. Moore, traffic manager of the Denver and Rio Grande and losses. Check any carryover loss you may have from previous If you have both long-and short- ings Bonds. iInterest on these adjusted gross income in one year and bunching such expenses in the other year. Don’t waste medical deductions. ‘Instead, advance or defer these so they will exceed the 3 per cent limit in at least one of the two taxable years. Remember, you get a full deduction (without wasting the 3. per cent) for medical expens- es of dependent parents over 65. If you support parents, handle their support so that you are able to claim at least one parent as a dependent in order to qualify you for the head-of-the-household tax break. : is false and libelous. Bigots have read this foul libel and gloated over its expected de- struction of the Knights of Columbus and the injury it would do to individual members; they have passed it to others, circulated it, approved it. Some honest men have read it and have been sorely troubled in consequence. It seemed unlike the Knights of Columbus they knew as honest men — yet would dare publish such a thing if it were untrue; if untrue; would not the Knights of Columbus prosecute their defenders? In many cases criminal prosecutions have been instituted. In other cases, publishers discontinued Publication of the bogus ‘‘oath’ upon demand, Some of these expressed regret at having been mis- led. Full text of the actual “‘obligation’ taken by members of the Knights of Columbus’ top fourth degree can be found in the Aug. 22, 1960 issue of Time magazine on page 15 under prejudice. Julius L. Zaccardi State Deputy of Utah Knights of Columbus day in the lives of all Americans and the children should be allowéd to enjoy that so conscious Thanksgiving ground. Please next without being made of Christmas that sinks into the backyear let’s not start Christmas officially until it’s own month of December! Mrs. S. E. Jacobsen ties. Thanksgiving is an important pl metic. ome some work. List the gains and losses you may realize so far this year. Separate long and short-term gains nary income. hold U, S. Sav- the Knights of losses pay off. To do this Tequires offsetting short-term gains or ordi- ‘ taken by and when such import- Christmas start in November? What’s wrong with waiting until Dec. 1 ¢o launch Christmas activi- used to greater tax advantage by 1960, “oath” Columbus. It was indeed a wise move the campaign managers in Salt Lake City made by not circulating such a document against the Knights of Columbus since it is that we should get one holiday over and be given a chance to enjoy it before another is thrust upon us. Ig it so imperative that year or later. Such losses can be report for I certainly agree whole heartedly with Mrs. Hintze. There are so very many outside influences today that it is very difficult to establish any family activities. We hear much about parents spending more time with children to avoid delinquency, but what chance do we have to spend any time with them when there are so many outside others have faljen for this so-called the Christmas activities and that Here are some suggestions from gue Nov. 22 Herald. inf} the Research Institute of America: If you wish to Editor Herald:> I wish to express my feeli about the Christmas parade and the letter writen by Mrs. Ione Hintze which was printed in the False and Libellous ance is placed on-these activities. I feel there is still another point in favor of waiting longer to start Tf you have long-term gains only, postpone taking losses till next need not be re- had some 1,100 enthusiastic Midwesterns aboard a 22-car special train for a weekend trip to the Colorado Rockies. An ofchestra 1961 income will be lower, do the reverse. * ton and Quincy Railroad, descibed how live-wire his railroad was. trip was less than. $70.” The Atchison Topeka and Sania So long as the United States continues to occupy Taiwan (Formosa) there can be no basic improvement in relations the Strasburg Railroad near Lancaster, Pa., or the Tweetsie or the Make any stock market “paper! By FAYE HENLE tax, rate for individuals will remain the same in 1961 as cur- cause they give patrons good reasons to feel at home.” In fact, he says their slogan is: “The train ticks we’d have had to sleep on the floor. I asked my wife if she would rather have a Bombazet or a Bombazeen dress, and all I drew was blank stare. train at South Carver, Mass., or Tips On Cutting Income. Tax In 1960-61 Period mean to infer that passenger railroads is not up to standard.” conets and Chintzes. I wonder how many ladies today could tell what all those commodities. When I was a boy if we hadn’t had Bed Ticking to fill our straw- Weindicated we may dothat after Congress closes up shop next year. Now, the western railroad people have made it all sound so appetizing there will be no holding Dotty back on this idea. She’s already started a weekly train travel fund. Arthur T. Knowles, of New York City, who describes himself as a rail buff, has a further suggestion: “If you want nostalgia,’ he writes, ‘“‘why not ride the steam YourPocketbook passenger service — in the brings us many compliments be- also. And what is a Gimp Bonnet? I am familiar with at least one of these Editor Herald: I, too, believe that Provo should return to the commission form of government that served it so long and so well, and buiit it up to its present status. The council-manager form is too distant from the people. The totality of executive authority is in the maanger, the council has legislative powers only, and the mayoralty is an empty form. I believe that local government should be administred by local people; and this would have to Editor Herald: After reading J. Kenneth Davies’ letter of Nov. 20, I’m inclined te think Mr. Davies along with many Until December there were those emotional in their defense of rail- Ja- wondrous goods are. . That ad was éducational, too. Me, I thought I knew what Leghorn hats ‘were—my mother owned one—but I had never heard that gentlemen wore them Of K. of C. Oath Favors Delaying Christmas Parade Eastern Railroad Muffed Its Chance ing that railroad The following articles compose a part of their STOCK OF GOODS, to wit: Angola Cassimeres, Plain and striped Satinettes, Official Calls Stories George I. Steele Ed Koterba offer to their friends, Feels Commission System Is More Democratic ured that the commission form tages to Provo; on the other hand, it may not. But whether its adoption is found to be advisable or not, Castro may give business a shot in the arm by forcing us into a war. Before businessmen tried so hard to to send back weather pictures from around the world. One camera worked perfectly but pictures from the second, which had a was a mighty good thing. He endorsed it par excellance by staying on as city attorney for 16 years under that form. I do not recall . that he tried to change it during his tenure of office. Maybe it will offer definite advan- Painted Muslins and Bed Ticking, the majority does or thinks, but I fear I’m war is inevitable, at the secret summit conference in Moscow. form. Today we are subject to managerial authority of a most startling completeness, vested in one man. This is not democratic enough to suit me. Nor do I like to be governed by itinerant managers, regardless of their qualifications otherwise. “Here today and gone tomorrow,” characterizes the local prospect. Jacob Coleman must have fig- when it arises. This flexibility is one of the strong points of this type of operation. It must be em- Stripes, doing or thinking what Tiros Ii—The United States put into orbit a 280-pound satellite equipped with two TV cameras from the United States. be the case undere the commission recognizing and meeting this need Long Lawn and Linen Cambricks, Washington, Wilmington & Union tively recoil against policies. Some of Russia’s Eastern European satellites, notably On The Carpet Oak Park average publie safety cost—$8.07 for 1953-54 and $12.46 Business Must Have Been Better Then I’m. clinging desperately to my invalidism, for I don’t want to spend anything on Christmas presents this year, fused to sign any checks but promised to see if anything could be done to cut the flow of money fire and police cost—$10.68 for 1953-54 and $19.04 for 1958-59. The Chopping Block By FRANK C. ROBERTSON Germany’s aid in paying the cost of maintaining U. S. troops there. Chancellor Konrad Adenauer re- National average per capita for x We just get the election over and the Christmas racket begins. (For the sentimental or finicky: racket also means, “noise,” and ‘‘din.’’) To a lot of people this means anything but peace. It means, “Where am I going to get the money?” The poor people who are wondering how they can buy their kids new bicycles should take heart. The bigshots are just as worried about how they can afford Junior a new Cadillac and Minx a new mink. For no matter how much they make practically everybody is trying to spend just a little bit more. Dillon went to Bonn to ask West China sparred at each other with editorials on their conflict in ideology. Russia upheld Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev’s doctrine of peaceful co-existence with the West only two days after Peiping had accused the- Soviet Communists of adopting “revisionist” to deferring losses. Losses exceeding $1,000 can be carried over to later years. Take short-term losses up to the amount of short-term capital gains. This will cut taxes at the full rate: applicable to your ordinary income. | If you have short or long-term losses only. you need do nothing, or you can take short-term or long term gains to be offset by those losses, or convert other losses into earry-overs for use in future years when they all will become shortterm. | You might think switching se- Vampsof the Twenties Return--toShort Shrift The vamp is going to make a comeback, more slinky, more sloeeyed, more fur-bearing even than when she made her last appearance back in the roaring 20s. The vamp getup will be complete with long beads, long cigarette holders, jewelry so heavy it should be sold by the pound, face-conceal- ing hats, pale faces and shadowed eyes. All this \ no change of expression on the face—just a worldweary look from morning to night. Well, that’s what the fashion writers are predicting and from the look of -the latest fashion magazines the new look, sure enough, is going to be the old vamp look making a comeback. Somehow I have a feeling that the vamp, lowever enthusiastically launched, isn’t going to stick around very long this time. I can’t think of a single age group that is going to fit into the vamp role easily and gracefully. The teen-agers are too addicted to their sweaters and skirts, jeans and loafers, and their ardent enthusiasms. to find playing the world-heavy vamp anything but confining. Young housewives are sure to feel a little silly trying to look ‘like vamps as they car-pool kids, attend PTA meetings, shop at supermarkets and preside over their household appliances. Of course, they could go ‘“‘vamp” in the evening at big parties. But can you imagine a sultry-eyed, slinky vamp sidling up to her host and hostess to say, “We simply must leave. We promised the baby sitter we would be home by midnight”? The working girl would have to confine her ‘‘vamping”to off hours —but it would be quite a switch from crisp, clear-eyed business girl to slinky, world-weary vamp and it might prove just too much trouble. The truth is, the American woman has become such a vital, busy, curities. Once you think you have figured some clever strategy, it probably would be a good idea to double check with a stock broker and the Internal Revenue Service. We'll probably buy the clanking jewelry and the heavy and the slinky clothes and the long cigarette holders whinl. But chances are they'll soon be gathering dust into the roles that really suit us. ‘ : Seals ws cap Provo. firemen have come out in International. a man, Clark the nation last of a boy glad- . |