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Show An Independent Number 26. Volume 26. A I D daily Goins I!y Picture On in Aftairs of Whats I National DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN WASHINGTON Pittsburgh will 11 the battle ople ft the United States vs. ho the scene and Februiuy opening date in the great pi one-tim- $139,-(11- 1 PREPARED Governor's Robert Jiukson, brilliant upstate New Yorker whom Secretary Motgenthau personally picked as Message Awaited By SAKS President Of Temple Anti-Salo- well-know- n Although the net proceeds from Roosevelt birthday dances held in Cache county will not be as large as that of last year, it will give the local committee the nucleus of what the members exnect will be an important fund for the assistance of local victims of infantile paralysto Leo Squires, is, according chairman of the local committee. The fact that Mr. Squires was named to direct the celebration only a few days previous to the birthday anniversary handicapped the activities of the committee. Numerous other entertainments d planned before hand also with the success it should have been. According to Mr. Squires, a careful survey of the needs of the local sufferers will be made in the near future. When the needs are ascertained, the committee may arrange future entertainments for the collection of funds necessary to aid the Cache county victims of infantile paralysis. 31 d.Pi-M- ore Americans - p. m. Here is Anna Hauptmann, wife of Bruno Hauptmann, as she discusses with C. Lloyd Fisher, defense attorney, questions that undoubtedly were dealt with in her testimony Wednesday in which she assured the world of her confidence in .her husband. Suspects Wife Tells A Calm, Steady Story Testimony Relieves Pent-uFeelings In Anna Hauptmanns Breast. MEN WITH LADDER WITNESS SAW TWO in N. J., Jan. 31 FLEMINGTON, (l ib Counsel for Bruno Richard. Hauptmann today jammed into the record their first piece of testimony designed to prove that a gang, of which Hauptmann was net a member, kidnaped Charles Lindbergh, Jr. They called to the witness chair Lou Harding, a laborer, who testified that on the day the baby was stolen he saw two men iriving the on a New Jersey read ,,h the A. United States and all its pos- ladder used in the kidnaping in sessions danced and made merry their automobile. last night in honor of President "Was either of those two men Roosevelt's birthday. They this defendant? asked Edward approximately $1,000,000 J. Reilly, chief of defense counsel. for a the to naticnal campaign "No," Harding replied. treatment and study of infantile Harding said the two men asked paralysis. the way to the Lindbergh home. The balls were held in more The witness wore a lumbermans than 7,500 cities, towns and ham- jacket, a shirt o pnattheeetaioneta One was held in Little jacket, a shirt open at the throat lets, America, where the Byrd Ant- and he gave his testimony in a arctic expedition is preparing to (Continued on page five) return to civilization. con-tbut- toe-hol- Appreciative Audience Views High School Opera .'ettings, By NEW YORK, Jan. 31 New Orleans gct the finest airport I ever saw, built on made land from the lake, just what Chicago or any water town oould do. new In a little plane from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, top speed of 70. Flew up to Washington last night. I had no idea in the world but what that world court would pass. Lots of senators feel better ah' vt it. They was voting through promise and not conviction for it. Senator Joe Robinson made an outstanding fight for it, and he didnt have d help much either. Well, today they were nil settled dewn to see if they for couldn't do something America. Yours, Cnr-tuir'ine- Interpretations Are Highly Effective Commentator Declares PEARL SPENCER Paradise Ureal was the love that bound President Joseph R, Shepherd to the people of the Logan temple district. This was evident at his funeral services in the Logan tabernacle It was shown not so much in the Wednesday afternoon. vast array of beautiful floral creations banked high on the (he Intercollegiate Press Associalong rostrum but more so in the huge throng that not tion, which will be held Thursday, only filled every available seat on the main floor and the Friday and Saturday, according to Lee Jensen, secretary of the as- balcony of the large tabernacle but which crowded the aisles and the various entrances to the building. sociation, and in charge of convention plans. More than 2000 sorrowing men and women came to pay Colorado Man Presides last earthly farewell to the man who for more than their Other officers who will preside at convention sessions are Gor- 17 years had stood at the head of the temple to which they man Hogan, Gunnison, Colo., presihad come so often during those years to perform what they dent; Raphael Moss, Boulder, Colo., consider sacred ordinances. vice Gilbert Stamm, president; Eadh one of that large group Fort Colo., Bill inter-ferre- 4,000,000 Declares Plan Would Put Millions In Delegates from colleges and universities thioughout the Rocky Mountain district registered at the Utah Slate Agricultural college today for the annual convention of the President NEW YORK, Jan. Imp ressive Rites In Tabernacle For Joseph R. Shepherd Collins, Kennedy, Golden, Colo., and R. Williams, Laramie, Wyoming, directors. The program as outlined by the officers is as follows: Thursday Noon to 6 p. m., reg Istration of delegates in Student Life offices; 7:30 p. m.t stag dinner for men at Hotel Eccles; 7:30 The highly appreciative audience that saw the Logan Senior high school performance of Pinafore" at Nibiey hall last night, directed by F. H. Baugh, Jr., enjoyed to the fullest the gayety and charm that have made the Gilbert and Sullivan opera so loved by three generations. To many, the charm of recognizing such old favorites as Im Called Little Buttercup, "His Sisters and His Cousins and His Aunts" and the lovely "Farewere delights of well, My Own the evening. From the moment that the suaccompremely fine orchestral paniment began, the evidence of long and careful training was apparent. The setting was, in the first place, delightfully effective, and white blue sea, blue sky clouds with a surprisingly realisof a spotless tic reproduction quarterdeck made an effective for the white suits background of His Majestys sailors. The girls, bonnets in hoop skirts, quaint from and curls were straight story book land. The entire chorus sang with ease and enjoyment always characteristics of Mr. Baugh's work, and danced and stood with ease which showed them to b gen uinely "at home. The dramatic action with whh h the boys supported their fellow was sailor Ralph Rockstraw especially vigoious and entertaining. The principals were delightful. Ruth Claire Smith, as Josephine, not only sang beautifully but was a delight to the eye. Her acting was effective. Dean especially Jeffs as the pompous Sir Joseph, Rock-straas Czerny Shepherd Ralph Jack Hanson as the Captain were excellent. Seth Dunn realized to the full the comedy of Dick Deadeye; possibilities Mar Jean Tyson was one of the best members of the cast as Little Buttercup: and Walter Gardner as the ungrammatical Boatswain and Lola Jensen as Cousin Hebe had an intelligent appreciation of the possibilities of their roles that made them highly effective. The dancing of Ray Evans and Ernest Tippetts was another exceedingly effective feature. Altogether it was a gay and delightful evening, with youth, unsurpassed, melody, and fresh color combining to furnish one of the best evening's entertainments of thp year It will be repeated tonight at 8:15. p came to the inspiring services with an individual of memory their departed leader. Each one remembered some particular lnci- dent in which he or she had come in personal contact with him. They remembered his hearty his and radiant "God handclasp bless you." They recalled his wise counsel and encouragement spoken incidentally as he walked emong them in the temple annex. his enlightenThey remembered ing explanations of gospel truths in the services , preceding the temple ceremonies. Last Farewell Now his earthly mission had been fulfilled. And they had come to give the last full measure of devotion. Most of them had called at the house of mourning previous tp the services to gam a last glimpse of their friend and to pay their respects to his wife and cnildren. Officiators at the temple occupied seats immediately back of the members of the family. womens theater party. Meetings Scheduled jPriday 9 a. tn. general meeting, Address of welcome by President E. G. Peterson: 10 a. m., editors meeting The Place of the College Trained Journalist in News," Gun-na- r Rasmuson; business managers' Does Advertising in a meeting, College Newspaper Pay?" R. W. Herald-JournMartin, newspaper advertising manager: 1 to 2 p. m., continuation of morning meetings, with Willa Irwin, Boulder, Colo.. Milton R. Merrill, Logan; Phil Hurwitz, Wyoming, and Bill Phoenix, Pocatello, Idaho, leading the discussions t Saturday 9 to 10 a. m., meeting of committees; 10 a. m. sports .editors' meeting; 11 a. m. feature writers discussion, Solon R. Barber, Logan, 'u charge; 1 to 3 p. m., general session. New officers will be elected, and the place for next Representing the general FORMERTEMPLE DIES Everton. Personal Compositions Significant was the fact that M. several on page six) HOUSE REVERSES musical selections place in the musical circles of his communities. Dean Ray B. West, bishop of the Logan Fifth ward, presided at the services. "I Know That My Redeemer was sung by Professor Liveth, Walter Welti, accompanied by Mrs. Welti. The invocation was offered by President O. H. Budge, a brother-in-laof President Shepherd. A double mixed quartet consisting of Don Smith, Lynn Keller, Olive Neilsen, Mrs. Rulon Francis Biakmore, Ila Broberg, Fonnesbeck, Joseph Morgan and Til Go Ray Trotman, sang, Where You Want Me To Go, Dear Lord. They were accompanied on the piano by Miss Idyll Grunder and on the organ by Professor S. E. Clark. w Of Louisiana Kingfish Federal Intervention Seen As Remote Possibility, Murder Plots Are Hinted CHILD LABOR VOTE 4- By RALPH IL TURNER SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 31 TP) United Press Staff Correspondent Utah's house of representatives NEW ORLEANS, La.. Jan. 31 reversed itself Wednesday and (U.R) Ways and means of dispospassed a resolution to ratify the ing of Huey Long are a current child labor amendment, 31 to 29. by his subject of consideration On Monday the house had de- enemies in the state of Louisiana. feated the measure by the same It has become a contest, grim vote, but reconsidered on the mo- at times and opera bouffe at othtion of Mrs. Reva Beck Bosone, ers. Irate parishioners hold secret Democratic house floor leader. conclaves, citizens drill with shotnewsThe measure is still before the guns, politicians intrigue, house, however, since Rep. Grant papers attack, telegrams are disMcFarlane, D., Salt Lake City, said patched, mass meetings are called, after the vote Wednesday he would resolutions are passed. And every ask reconsideration today. His mo- conversation sooner or later into do tion, if made today, will be out of volves Huey and what order unless the house votes to about him. That does not mean a majorsuspend the rules, since the rules allow a measure to be reconsider- ity of the population are plotting ed but once. for the riddance of Long, but his enemies are the most vocal. When the preliminaries are exBELGRANO WELCOMED NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (I Re- -In a hausted and the realities adbrief military ceremony at city mitted, the posstbile methods of Frank Belgrano, Jr., San removing Senator Long are genhall, Francisco, national commander of erally narrowed down to three: 1. An armed insurrection or the American Legion, was welcomed t idiy by Mayor Laguardia. rebellion, or possibly a long siege of the v ere composed by presented President Shepherd, who from his early youth had taken a leading Enemies Plan Destruction (Continued auth- orities at the services was Elder George F. Richards of the quorum of the Twelve and president of the Salt Lake Temple. Presseats on the ent, occupying speakers stand, were presidents or John W. Hart of five stakes Rigby stake, Thomas W. Richards of Malad stake, D. M. Bickmore of Hyrum stake, A. E. Anderson of Logan stake and Joseph E. The stake. Cardon of Cache in the Logan and counsellors were Cache stake presidencies O. W. H. also present, C. Dunn, Budge, G. W. Lindquist, and W. BY JANE DIXON United Press Staff Correspondent FLEMINGTON, N. J., Jan. 31 tr.ih Anna Hauptmann last night years convention chosen; 8 p. m. spent the most restful night she banqpet, at which Frank Francis, had known since her husband was Ogden, will present trophy to winarrested. ning college newspaper; 9 p. m. She had sat on a public plat- grand ball. form, facing the accusers of her husband calmly, with steady voice and thin firm lips. She gave the jury to understand that her "Richard was a husband GARDENER to be loved and trusted. Of course she turned her wages over to him! What does a wife do with wages if Peter Erickson, 87, former asshe doesn't give them to her man? sistant gardener at the Logan Brings Tears When she was questioned about temple, died Thursday morning, Mr. Erickson was born June her trip to Germany Mrs. Hauptmann carefully tried to conceal the 22, 1847, in Venoker, Sweden, a son. real purpose of her voyage. She rf Eric Pehrson and Annie Nahl went to see Richards mother she Erickson. He is survived by five said. Die Mutter very old grandchildren, four of whom live The other is O. C. and always she was asking for in Sweden. Richard. Her husband could not go Howells of Logan. to Germany because of his busiFuneral services will be held ness, so she went in his place. Saturday at 2 p. m. in the Logan The jury knew she had gone to Ninth ward chapel, with Interment Germany to plead with authori- at the Logan cemetery under the ties to let the bad boy of Kanenz direction of the Lindquist mortcome home with her. If he had re- uary. Friends may call at the turned, he would have gone to jail residence of Mr. Howells, 618 to complete a prison sentence. Ncrth Second East, Saturday from Even the iron man in the pri- 10 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. soners dock was moved by the simplicity of Annas story. He paid her the tribute of a blurr of tears. Her picture of his aged of guerilla warfare. Something, in atmass any event, involving tack. 2. Federal intervention, viewed at present as a remote possibility. such as Long 3. Assassination, now charges was plotted. "assassination" term Te actual is employed rarely. But Long himself made a public charge of the alleged murder plot and now, whether you are talking to taxi drivers, waitresses or prominent citizens, the talk almost invariably turns to whether someone eventually will planned to or a lethal weapon at discharge Huey Long. The more substantial enemies of him Long, persons who oppose he is a because they believe menace to the state, do not sponsor the homicide solution. They deplore its expressions. The abann don and frankness of the might even prompt the belief that the dictator may be a such safe from reasonably (Continued on page six) discus-cussio- Assistant Speaks A. Noble, for 16 years an assistant to President Shepherd in the Logan temple, spoke of the outstanding characteristics of his departed leader and his devotion to the work in which he had been engaged. He commented on the love, confidence, and devotion always manifest in the Shepherd home, and encouraged all to press on in the work to which President Shepherd had so William nobly devoted Played by his time. AGED WOULD DIE Convention Legislature than PRICE FIVE CENTS Church Leaders Eulogize Unselfish Life of Official Who Has Devoted Life In College N e wspaper Interest of Others Men To Hold be general counsel of the Internal Revenue bureau. Final derision in the case will court. be made by the three-ma- n After the arguments have been completed the reeord of the proceedings will be deliberated and verdict rendered by the full membership of the tax appeals board, 13 of whose It! members are Republicans. HIKED Is Senator Jim Couzens peeved? mayHis son Frank, or ft Detroit, wired Secretary Ikes for an appointment to dis-- c us.s fl grant of PWA funds. But without waiting for a reply, young Couzens jumped on a train and rushed to the Capital. e Meanwhile Ickes, with eharacter-i-titerseness, had wired him: Time to see me about PV A money is after Congress has acted." The telegram was relayed to the mipt lent mayor when he reached nshingtnn. He sought to see i kes but the latter, every minute ut his day already engaged, could not see him. Father Ctuzens in the Senate But privmini nothing publicly ideas had something ately-his to do with the attempt to bar li kes as administrator of the work relief fund. DRY LOBBY Prohibition forces notably the Methodist Temperance board and the league are quietly mobilizing for another assault on John Barleycorn. F. Scott McBride frequently is and seen in Capitrl corridors, other dry lobbyists are seeking a particularly in the Senate. But both political parties, having thrown off the dry strangle hold, are extremely chary of being harnessed again. The Democrats broke free in 1928, in the Smith and though the Recampaign; formally in publicans remaihed (Continued on page three) For People Who THINK! 0 6 6. DELEGATES By WAYNE H. FARLEY United Ptess Staff Correspondent SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 31 ((!! Greatly increased approfor governmental expriations penditures for the next two years will be asked by Gov. Henry H Blood in biennial his budget message to the legislature. velt. Ready Friday $ an Fossan sat in the famous The Governor expects to comCoiizens-Melln- n tax duel in which the message plete Friday but it the Michigan senator defeated the will not be delivered attempt of Mellon as secretary of to theprobably legislature until Monday. the treasury to collect $10, )(), KM) Director E. R. Miles sa.d additional taxes on Oilmens sale Budget that today printing could not be of his Ford stock. an earlier delivery. will completed for The forthcoming received Departmental counsel notable see arrayed from piore than requests, 50 boards, in- one another against Mellon will be represented by 'Continued on page five) David Pennsylvanias A. Reed, long politically and professionally associated with Mellon BIRTHDAY DANCE Reed s father also was interests. a Mellon attorney. Chief government counsel will IS SUCCESSFUL fcJji, fj 61. Trust My Husband FIGURES ARE ( whole-hearte- THURSDAY, JANUARY -- Andrew W. Mellon, The issue is whether the e mighty secretary of 5 the treasury shall collect 17 foi what he claims is overpaid taxes that the Government owes tiro on his 1931 income return or whether the Internal Revo me Bureau shall take $3,015,1 n.23 from "Uncle Andy.y 'Offers for alleged tax evasion and penalties The hearinf s, expected to last a number of weeks, will be conducted by a court consisting of three members of the board of tax appeals. Presiding officer will be Ernest H Van Fossan, an Ohio Republican originally appointed with .the endorsement of Mellon, reappointed last year by President Roose- t UTAH, Thousands Mourn At Bier MERRY GO-ROUN- LOGAN, Newspaper Professor N, W. Christiansen, accompanied by Mrs, Christiansen, was a violin solo. "Few men have I loved more than President Shepherd, said President Joseph E. Cardon of the Cache stake. I loved him because of hi great love towards humanity and for the great work WASHINGTON. Jan. 31 UI.D The Townsend old age pension plan would solve the old age problem at one swoop by killing off &1D papule over 60. Abrahatn Epstein, ibtefijationai authority on old age pensions, informed the Hoguf wayg,,gp4 means committee today. Would Dissipate Ridiculing the plan, he said the $200 a month Townsend pension would be too much of a shock while for many aged people, others seeking ways to spend the money would drink champagne, keep late hours and go to cabarets until in two or three there will be no aged years people over 60." Epstein, head of the American association for social security, protested in serious vein against various provisions of the administration's economic security bill. He said the unemployment insurance provisions did not embody Presirecommendations of the dent's expert advisers. Must Be Lunatio When asked to discuss the Townsend plan Epstein said: You have to be a lunatic to discuss the Townsend plan. The Townsend idea has no affection for the aged. Townsend Is interested In curing all the worlds ills by putting... JDJIOQJJOU people , These 10,00,000 become prosperous over night by wasting their money. Most of the aged dont know how to spend $200 a month. If you gave them $200 the shock would be too much and they might die right off, and byp killing off the aged you abolish the whole problem of old age pensions. Would Exterminate Aged Think of all the old people who would be going to cabaret shows staying up until two and three in the morning drinking Why it would just champagne. ruin them. In a couple of years there would be no one over sixty. showed Epstein said a check that 57 newspapers favor the call Townsend 564 it plan, and 204 are lunacy, Asked regarding the Townsend plan petition reported to have been signed by 20,000,000 persons, Epstein said: "Anybody In the country would sign a petition to get $200. CACHE COUNCIL MEETING SUNDAY The monthly Cache Valley Boy Scout council committee and board will be held Sunday meeting morning, according to Scout Executive Preston W. Pond. Committee meetings are scheduled for 9:30 with the general session at 10:45. Special emphasis will be placed Washington jamboree and the anniversary week programs at the general session. Vanguard troop 106 of the Logan Fourth ward, with Conrad A. Johnson, scoutmaster, in charge, will pre-s- e I the opening ceremony in full on. the . Vanguard uniform. At 8:30 a. m. the second of a series of classes in principles of seoutmastership will be conducted by Dr. E. A. Jacobsen. This class is open to all scouters. BEET CONTRACTS ARE FORWARDED Twelve hundred sixty - four Cache county sugar beet contracts have been sent to Washington. D. C., by the Cache county sugar beet control association, it was announced Thursday morning by R. L. Wrigley, county agent. Mr. Wrigley stated that 150 more of the contracts would be sent out Thursday afternoon, making a total of 1414 contracts completed in all. This leaves about 125 contracts to be sent to the nations capital, said Mr. Wrigley. These will b'4 forwarded as soon as required leases and other complications are cleared up. Reuben Hansen, assistant county agent, wilt meet beet growers for this purpose at the Smithfield library building from 1 to 4 p. m. and at Anderson the Lumber company in Hynm from 9 tts 10;3Q p, ss, The he so humbly performed. people of the entire temple dis trict loved him. They showed it by carrying out the work neces s ary for the salvation of the dead. Nature Lover "President Shepherd had great lnv8 for nature He was as great (Continued on page six) Friday. |