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Show I A I V British Prisoners Rescued In Darin Shows Pol... Loadio, Molhods provofces Unrestricted Sub Warfare British Destroyers Capture German Naval Vessel In Neutral Waters; Nazis Raise Sharp Protest LONDON' liritish warships, entering neutral Norwegian waters, drove the German ship Alt mark ashore today and rescued between 300 and 400 Hritish prisoners in a fight in which there were numerous casualties. Oslo reported the German dead may reach 15. In this exhibit in one of the cars of the Union Pacifics potato exhibit and demonstration train Mary Means points to the picture at the left and the stack of minature bags to show a correct winter method of loading sacked potatoes load, or compact tied bulk-hea- BERLIN PFE cars to afford best protection and minimize freezing hazard. The Tater Train is exhibiting in the extensive potato growing areas in Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas and Utah. The Union Pacific Spud probably the first potato exhibit train to visit Utah, arrived in Lo- pan today, and then proceeded to Smithfield where it will be open-- 1 ed to the general public on Monday from 8:30 a. m. to 11:45 a. m. The exhibit train received additions today in Logan in preparation for the state-wid- e visit tnat it will make during tha next week. Sponsored by thp Union Pacific Railroad in cooperation with the various Western State agricultural colleges, extension services, and agricultural experiment stations, tbe train will consist of ten cars with each state adding a car as the train passes through, and then taking it off as the train leaves. .The first . car . W'iil contain. eXi. hibits on correct packing and refrigeration; second, exhibits of the kinds and prevention methods of potato disease; third and fourth, displays of certified seed potatoes, potato varieties, crop rotations, use of fertilizers, control of potato diseases; and correct potato culture methods; fifth, sixth and seventh, coaches where discussions will be given and pictures projected; eighth. Union Pacific exhibits on the modern axes of potatoes in menus and elsewhere; ninth and tenth, living quarters for the regular staff of the train. The entire train will be wired with a public address system, with a loudspeaker in each car. Each talk or discussion can be Tbe public as well as all persons interested in creative writing or student composition are invited to hear the program given by Professor Ira N. Hayward Sunday at 4 p. m. in the county library. The program is free of charge. "Creative Writing will be the of Professor Haywards subject talk and illustrations of local writing will be used. This is the second in the series of library programs sponsored by the Associated Clubs Library com- - mittee. the committee for Sunuays program are Mrs. Glen B. Miner, chairman; Mrs. h. P. McLaughlin, Mrs. S. R. Stock and Miss Vera On Carlson. LAST ROUNDUP FOR NEW DEAL PLANNED CHEYENNE, W'yo., Feb. 17 (I.Hi The New Deal is spending more money for propaganda in an attempt to remain in power thau any one of 41 of the 48 states spent last year for governmental exg penses, Thomas E. Dewey, New'York district attorney and Republican presidential candidate, charged here. Dewey said in 1938 the administration expended 1107,100,000 for propaganda, intended to keep it in the drivers seat. "This is just another illustration of the good g that is needed to balance the United States budget. he told 1,000 Republicans. "This is an abuse of power an abuse the people can end. This is an abuse that put another nail in the coffin of the Democratic part, propaganda bid for power. "The New Deal is fast approaching the last round-uracket-bustin- house-cleanin- p. CHILDREN DIE IN ARMS OF FATHER PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17 CP Tivo small children and their job-s- s father were found dead in the d kitchen of their home early today. Thomas, and 4, a Elaine, were cuddled on a mattress in the arms of their father, Joseph Kovelsky, 33. Mrs. Kovelsky was with friends at Darby, Pa Authorities believed Kovelsky had been despondent over failure to find work and departure of his wife two days ago. deai-mut- e, i- AUNT HET BY ROBERT QUILLEN . heard throughout the train. States that the train will visit Include, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas. Following is a schedule of stops that the train will make in Utah. Smithfield: Monday, February 19, with exhibit hours from 8:30 a. m. to 11:45 a. m.; Brigham City: February 19, 2:30 p. m. to 5:30 p. m.; American Fork: February 20. 8:30 a. m., to 12 noon; Spanish Fork: February 20, 1.30 p. m. to 5 p. m.; Fillmore: February 21, 8:30 a. m. to 12 noon: Milford: February 21, 7 p. m. lo 10 p. m.; Cedar City: February 22 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m.; Layton: February 23, 8:30 a. m. to 12 noon; Ogden: February 23, 1:30 p. m. to 5 p. m.; and Morgan: February 23, 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. The following state and college officials will travel on the tram during its Utah tour: Dr. B. L. Richards, professor of botany and plant pathology at the Utah State college; Agricultural F. Knowlton, Utah Dr. George Agricultural Experiment Station associate entomologist; J. C. Hogenson, USAC extension agronomist; D. W. Pittman, USAC professor of soils; A. Weber L. Christiansen, county agent; Elvin Maw, potato farmer, board state of the and a member of agriculture. Earl G. Reed, supervisor of the department of traffic agricultural and industrial development of the will be Union Pacific Railroad, head of the traveling exhibition staff. dont blame Bill. When happy and successful man starts goin to the dogs, hes a new wife or his old one has changed. (Copyright 19J9 Publishers Syndicate) F KBUU A R Y ISM 17, Number 41. Grain Range 0. Volume Wheat 31 Open High May 1 July 1.01 .99 Sept. OS 1.04 1.02 1.01 S. Low Close 1.02 U. 1.02 1.00 1.00 .99 1.00 Cache Artist LEAVES FOR V RESISTANCE 4 9'(Pj8 Sumner Welles Is Mannerheim Line Is Pierced Emissary of By Thrust The Red army today claimed to have crack ed the .Mannerheim line. The Copenhagen newspaper Tidende reported the Russians had driven a wedge into the line, capturing fortified positions at many points. Bor-lings- OSLO Norway protested to Great Britain against the rescue of British seamen from the German steamship within Norwegian waters. LONDON, Feb. 17 OLE) British destroyers, deliberately entering neutral waters, drove the German naval auxiliary ship Altmark ashore on the Norwegian coast, killed possibly 15 of its crew and wounded 11 and rescued between 300 and 400 British merchant seamen whom they found battened down under its decks, the admiralty announced today. IVAN PEDERSEN Testimonial Is Slated Sunday For Missionary News of the audacious naval action was disclosed in an A farewell testimonial, honoring admiralty communique which said the British warship act- Elder Ivan Pedersen who leaves ed upon admiralty orders to enter Norwegian waters and for the Salt Lake mission home rescue the prisoners. February 26 prior to serving in the Berlin was infuriated and deliv- ered a sharp protest to Norway, demanding the return of the "in exactly the same condition as when it was- held up by British warships. Authorized Ber- lin sources said the incident would have unforseen consequences. The British described the as a hell ship and charged the prisoners aboard had been shamefully treated. British Claims The British said the Altmark Alt-ma- rk Alt-mar- k, Mariners Are Happy Upon -- Being Rescued BY P. A. STALKER an auxiliary to the German LEITH, Scotland, Feb. 17 (CJ9 pocket battleship Graf Spee, which Three hundred or more haggard was scuttled off Montevideo after but happy mariners came back toa battle with British cruisers. day from a living death when the British Destroyer Cossack brought them into Leith after a BERLIN, Feb. 17 (UR) dramatic rescue last night in a An authorized German naval engagement off Norway with source declared today that the German Steamer Altmark. Suffer Agony henceforth German submarThe rescued seamen, as they ines would conduct unre- were helped to waiting ambulanand mental stricted against ces, told of suffering agony aboard the Altmark which British and French ships. they described as hellship" an The statement, made amid aboard which they had been pristo four months. great German anger over oners for two the rescued seamen of Many GerBritish seizure of the believed the captain of the Altman steamer Altmark, meant mark had intended to blow up his They said time bombs had that in the future German ship. found on her. would torpedo any been Thousands on shore cheered the British or French ship pas- liberators of the seamen aboard and then yelled in senger or freighter on sight the Cossack liberated. to tha greeting without warning. Weak and emaciated sailors The authorized source ex- staggered down the gangplank and into 25 ambulances and 20 motor plained also that unrestricted buses which had been converted warfare would he the into ambulances. Bad Food result of the statement by Wilkinson, who said he British First LorJ of the hadJames been a cleaner aboard the Admiralty Winston Churchill British Freighter Doric Star before raiding that in the future all Allied his ship was sunk by the Admiral German pocket battleship ships would be armed. aboard been he had Graf Spee, said the Altmark for three months. "All we had to eat in the mornPrisoners taken by the Graf Spee was black bread and a bowl of ing were British on placin raids ships wishy washy soup," he said. "We ed aboard tbe Altmark. did our best to bribe the sailors on The Altmark was trying to run the Altmark to us more food. the British blockade and slip down I have lost 28 bring in weight pounds the Norwegian coast to home wa- and my ribs feel as if they were ters when It was spotted by the sticking through m,y jacket." CosBritish. seamen said the Released The admiralty claimed the com- sack had rescued 326 Britons from British the mander of destroyer the Altmark. Cossack offered to place a joint rescued seamen, had beards n guard on the andThetheir clothing was tattered. Altmark, escort it by British and Thomas Hunter, 16, was the Norwegian warships to Bergen and youngest of the rescued prisoners make a search under the rules of He had been a cadet aboard the (Continued on Page 6) Newton Beach, which had been captured by the Graf Spee on Oct. Was warfare North Central States mission, will be held in Logan First ward chapel Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. YViihelm Pedersen, and a former student at Utah State Agricultural coWbge. Recently her has "worked with his father in the Pedersen Photography studio. The general public, and especially friends of Elder Pedersen, are cordially invited to attend the testimonial tomorrow evening. The program, which will be presented in connection with sacrament services, is as follows: Opening song, choir and congregation; invocation, Marden Turner; selection, choir; scriptural reading, Jay Denning; brief address, Hal Edison ; vocal solo, Olga Dotson; remarks, Wilhelm Pedersen, father of the missionary; musical selection, Gilbert Thorpe and company. Response, Elder Pedersen; remarks, Bishop Henry R. Cooper; closing song, choir, and benediction, Rigby Lindquist who recently returned from the Swedish mission. GARNER WILLING TO BE CANDIDATE ts British-Norwegia- Observed By Lumber Concern "I Y, To Be Honored .MOSCOW Fifty Years In Business and manaofficers Executive of the Anderand employees gers son Lumber company gathered In Logan early this week for a sales meeting and a banquet observing the fifUcth anniversary of the es-in tablishment of the company Logan. A. E. Anderson, president of the company and manager of the companys No. 1 yard, who has been connected with the organization since its founding by his father, Anthon Anderson, In 1890, was Ihe honored guest at the banhad quet. Five of those present served the company for more than 30 years and 17 for 20 years or more. comDuring its operation the almost in out wages has paid pany two and a half million dollars. in Started in a humble way Anderson, tha 1890 hy Anthon SATUUDA President warning. Sp-ria- 10 HEAR PROGRAM eu-it- G4,-ma- in PUBLIC INVITED WKVTHKK lour, CASTS UTAH Fur tonight; warmer ex; treme Sunday partially cloudy with showers or snow flurries in west portion. IDAHO Cloudy with light snow in sotitii portion tonight Amid great anger over British seizure of the steamer Alt mark, German authorized sources declared today that henceforth German submarines would conduct unrestricted warfare against British and French ships. That meant that in the fir ture, German would torpedo any British or French ship passenger or freighter on sight without d Potato Exhibit Train To Be In Smithfield For Monday Morning Show Herald-Journ- al company at first operated a sawmill owned by the Garfi interests. The first year Mr. Anderson had associated with htm O. C. Bluemel, John Crowther, and William M. Smith. The second year he changed the name of the orSons, ganization to Anderson taking with him as his partners his two sons, Edward and Robert, both of whom had been associated with the venture from the neghv ning. At the sawmill, located on the corner of Main and First South streets, the company produced all kinds of lumber materials from the lumber obtained from saw mills in Logan caflyon. Little or no lumber was shipped in at that time from the outside. At that time the company not only was re-- 1 engaged in the sawmill and (Continued on Page 8) Feb. 16 U'.Pi John N. Garner has has revealed he approved entry of his name in the May presidential preference primary in California The states 44 votes were pledged to the Texan in 1932. The announcement wss contained in an exchange of messages between Garner and Zuch LaMar Cobb and William R. Wallace, Jr., of the committee in Los Angeles. Unlike the Illinois primary, in which Garners and President Roosevelts names have been entered and which is merely advisory, the California primary is binding. Both men also are entered in the Wisconsin primary. Garner has announced he will enter the Ohio does primary of Sen. Vic Donaheyfavornot go to the convention as a ite son candidate. Fifty liberal Democrats plan to enter the Presidents name in the WASHINGTON. nt FOR N. J. NELSON Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 p. m. in the Logan Second ward for N. J. Nelson, who died Friday after a lingering illness. Friends may call at the family home, 492 South Fifth West, this evening and Sunday prior to the services. NO PLANS ABOARD THE DESTROYER LANG. Feb. 17 (U.E) President Roosevelt sailed into ward Caribbean weather aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa today, still giving no indication as to his destination or plans. railroad of minimized Army communiques Finnish resistance, and one dispatch to a Soviet newspaper asserted that Finnish officers and men were surrendering as the "misled men of Baron Mannerheim and his bosses the London bankers." Some of the positions the Reds claimed to have captured were represented as being among the strongest the Finns had built along her eastern frontier. One communique claimed that 51 of the captured fortified points were of reinforced concrete. The Russians were said to have stormed into battle shouting destroy the Finnish snakes, comrades" and claimed to have easily followed paths cut out for them by tanks and heavy artillery. Bear River Group Presents Program around the world was the theme of the exchange assembly presented at the Logan Senior high school yesterday afternoon. The assembly was under the direction of the Bear River student A cruise Garner-For-Presidc- Stake MIA Fireside Program Is Sunday Program for the Logan stake RITES SET SUNDAY rt capturing the railroad stationa-Leipasuo and Kamara. C laim Surrender body officers with Bob Woffinden and Jack Anderson acting as masters of ceremony. The audience waa taken to Hawaii, Venice, Holland, England, South America, Mexico, North America, and Alaska, where typical music, drama, and dancing was presented. Students participating were Bob Woffinden, Jack Anderson, Ara and Merle Congu, Gail Quinncy, Mary Bcthe Richards, Reva Jean Oyler, Phyllis Kroth, Alice Hall, Mary Jean Davis, La Wanna Bishop, La Preal Bishop, Ethel Mae Manning, Junior Andersen, Dorothy Marble, and Gene Wood, The Bear River student body are Oleen Bunderson, MarNebraska primary. Chairman officers Ruth Manning, and Beth James A. Farley of the Democratic garet national committee is seeking the Mortcnsen. the Following assembly the studeclaration. Massachusetts dent body officers of the Logan high school entertained the visitors. 5. "Many of us are ill because the food was so bad, he said. One of us nearly died." The Red army today claimed to have cracked the Mannerheim line. Promising "utter annihilation of the enemy," the Red troops were said in Soviet army communiques to have broken the Finnuih first linos of defense along the Karelian Isthmus and occupied 161 strategic positions. Admit Retreat While admitting a retirement on the Karelian Isthmus under heavy Russian pressure yesterday, the Finns claimed that northeast of Lake Ladoga several columns of Russians comprising about 180 armored sledges had been dispersed. Russian attacks across the ice of the Gulf of Finland were broken up by guns in the Finnish forts at Koivisto, the communique said, and Red army detachments thus were prevented from reaching an objective at Muurila. The Finns said 1,800 Russians had been killed when a Red army ski detachment was wiped out at Kuhmo, on tho central front. The Russians clamed they were miles of Viipuri, Finwithin 12 land's second city, after gaining new positions five miles along the and Leningrad-Viipu- M Men and Gleaner Fireside program, to be presented Sunday evening at 9 oclock in the new Lo- gan seminary building, was announced today by the stnke Gleaner presidency. The Fire side is being promoted on a Btakewide basis, and although the various wards have been actively engaged in sponsoring weekly ward gatherings, all 12 organizations has dispensed with individual ward meetings this week to support the stake program. The new seminary building is on the corner of First South and First West. The general public is invited to attend the meeting. The program is as follows: Vocal solos by Lyle Shipley; two readings by Mrs. Wendell O. Budge; selections by the college quartet consisting of Lyle Shipley, Arch Gardner, J. Arbon Christensen and Don Nelson; two piano solos by Emma Dell Hanson. IALE SHIPLEY Lyle Shipley Presented In Logan Recital An evening of real musical enjoyment is promised music lover, of Cache Valley next Thursday when Professor A. L. Farrell, eminent voice builder of Logan, presents one of his most outstanding students, Lyle Shipley of Preston in a recital in the Logan Fourth ward chapel at 8 p. m. Mr. Shipley, who- - is also a student at the Utah Agricultural college, has, without doubt, one ol the finest and most promising voices that have been developed in this section for many years Everywhere he sings, he immediately becomes a favonte and is asked to appear again and again. For instance, recently he was requested personally by Governor Bottolfsen of Idaho to appear wit! him at two large gatherings a, Soda Springs and Pocatello. He has not only a rich, beautiful voice, but a striking pleasing personality which wins him new friends wherever he appears. Grea things musically are anticipated ol him by his thousands of friends and admirers. him in his recita Assisting Thursday are Mrs. Bertha Clark Purser, organ; Mrs. Rosa Clark Croshaw, soprano; Isadore Shoore. violin; Mrs. Leta Coleman and Shirley Allen, piano. One of the largest crowds evei O attend a local recital Is anticipated Thursday at 8 p. m. in the Logan Fourth ward chapel. The program will be found on Page Eight. ' Bourbons To Open Conclave James Fla, A. Feb. ing. Though Washington has stressed he has no authority to make committments, the enormous ramifications of the peace which ultimately must be in Europe are the crux of Welles confidential mission. The government is convinced it must play an Important role in framing the peace. The outstanding question for Welles to answer for Mr. Roosevelt and Secretary Hull when he returns six weeks hence Is: Are there any prospects far. peace in tbe near future f Europe's reaction to the announcement of Welles mission would seem to Indicate the of an early peace are growing slimmer with each passing week. Germany, Britain and France announced their readiness to give Mm But each atevery assistance. tached a polite word of caution it would be a sad illusion if he had even faint hopes of mediation or fhn9 peace. French sources reported Welles visit may have the effect of postponing a German offensive on the western front or elsewhere since Hitler probably would not unl-a- -h any smashing blow while Welles' is en route to Berlin or is in Europe. However, this may be a French effort to put the fuehrer 'Ca tle spot GUFFEY REJECTS ROOSEVELT OFFER WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (UEV Sen. Joseph F. Guffey, D., Pa., has rejected suggestions that he accept a appointment as :omptroller general and abandon his efforts to win a second senate term, it was learned today. President Roosevelt was reliably reported to have offered the comptroller-generalship to Guffey in an attempt to end the split In the Pennsylvania Democratic camp. President John L. Lewis of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, one of Guffeys close political associates, also has counselled him to accept the post, it was understood. Lewis reportedly advised Guffey that the schism In state Democratic circles has made election of a Republican senator in November a certainty. Acceptance of the comptroller generalship, Lewis is reported to have said, would give Guffey a graceful ar July 15 CORAL GABLES, UJ!) NEW YORK, Feb. 17 UE Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles sailed for Europe today on an exploration" tour designed to show what possibilities exist there for peace. The shrewd, career diplomat, sailing in the Italian Liner Rex as the personal emissary of President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull, carried no plans or proposals. He is to talk in strictest confidence with the heads of the warring nations and of the outstanding power Italy. Welles made it clear he is going to do far more listening than talk- 17 Farley, postmaster general and chairman of the Democratic national committee, today announced the Democratic national convention in Chicago will open July 15. The Democrats already had selected Chicago as their convention city and Farley's announcement of the date followed by a duy the Republican partys decision to hold its presidential nominating meeting in Philadelphia June 24. out. ISSUE APPEAL HELSINKI, Feb. 17 Baron Carl Gustav Von ManHOME nerheim, Finnish commander-inchie- f, issued an appeal tonight to Finnish soldiers to carry on in the face of terrific odds. (ID-Mar- shal SERVICES SET FOR CHILD Cache County Towns Join In Traffic Safety Move Upon recommendation of County Commissioner William Worley, the Logan city safety traffic council has been enlarged. It is now the Cache county safety council. The city councils of Wellsville. Hyrum, Smithfield, Richmond and Lewiston will be asked to appoint representatives to act on the council. The state safety council rein Cache county ports the set-u- p is ideal for a county organization and suggested that the Logan city safety council be enlarged to take in the county. The change was effected at a meeting of the Logan city safety council at the chamber of commerce today. Plans are under way to have a public safety meeting about March 13 where representatives irom the state safety traffic council will be present to conduct an educational program. If arrangements can be made, similar programs will bo Home funeral services will be conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Cronquist in North Logan Sunday at 2 p. m. for Patricia Ann Owen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Owen, who died Thursday. Friends may call this evening conducted on the same day in the and Sunday morning at the CronThe exact and date more of high. quist home. North Cache and Logan Senio. hgih. The exact date and more ol the details will be announced later. Chairman H. S. Carter of the council appointed Fire Chief C. W. Rapp and City Engineer Erwin Moser to wait on the Logan city All returned missionaries In and Caeho county commissioners Cache Valley who served in any drunk-ometand ask that equipof the German missions are invited ment be provided for use of all the to attend the meeting Sunday aftand ofcounty enforcement ernoon at the regional storehouse city ficials. It is believed this equip- where organization of a German ment will help to reduce drunken Missionary Society will be considdriving which is reported to be the ered. cause of many accidents and faThe meeting was formerly schedtalities. uled at 2 p. m., but owing to a conThe council stressed again Its flict, has been changed to 4 o'clock, No fatalities in Logan and according to Dr. slogan, O. H. Budge, wha Cache county for 1940." Recently is a former of the Gerpresident two had close Logan calls. The man mission. council urged, Think, Look and The region storehouse Is situated Live. on G5 North Second West, Missionaries Will Meet Here Sunday er , |