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Show WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 221937 THE BULLETIN THE SUGARHOUSE Utahns in tfref " National Capitol WEEKLY PUBLICATION Printed at 2041 South 11th East Sugarhouse, Utah Issued every Friday p. m. Business Office and Plant at 2044 South 11th East Advertising Rates on Application O. C. CONNIFF, Publisher 364. o'B4oooooooeoooooooooooooooooooooooeooooeot Hyland ROBINSON AT VALLEY FORGE Copy for news items, social and sport activities, nrfejst be In the office Congressman Robinson was not later than noon Wednesday, for publication In the following Issue of by Governor Henry H. Blood "The Bulletin." to represent Uath at Washington Memorial Chapel Services at Valley In delivering the address of Forge. the occasion, Robinson critically surveyed contemporary conditions. He expressed the opinion that the essence of Washington's continued fame was his devotion to the princiMAY YOUR HEARTS AND HOMES BE GAY WITH ple of democracy as opposed to imLOVE AND LAUGHTER perialism. But, warned the Re preseotatlve, do not believe that the battfc began by Washington has evMay all' the1 joys of the season cutne trooping in upon you . er. as yet been won". . . "There is . . and find you so clad to see them theyll decide to stay all still ths fundamental allnement of year! May all the blessings you wish for and all the good for- forces arrayed against each other totune you hope to find be put in your Christmas stocking and sur- day aa there was in the latter hal prise you even more than youve surprised others with your many of the eighteenth century. Great factions have arleen in the United States gifts. which are very evidently seeking It seems only yesterday we sat down to our own Christmas not the triumph of social, political Dinners with that glow of pride that comes of knowing youve and economic but the trl equality, and had the helped make many other dinners isst as perfect of their own faction .7. But umph added satisfaction of knowing 1937 would soon be here, bringing no group, nq matter how powerful It with it thousands of new opportunities for serving old friends. may be aa a group, should be per To those of us who greet you here, Christmas is a business, mitted to use the Government for For most of us, Christmas the perpetuation of Its ideas or pur as well as a sentiment or holiday. poses when to do so would work in begins long before it does for you who look to us for aid in makto any of the other groups Justice ing your Christmas happier. Under the American conception of Day by day, it grows more human, less commercial. We for- government, neither the farmer, the get selling as "selling and begin to get as much: of a thrill out of laborer, the capitalist, or the manu finding the right gift for Cousin Lou as you do. Suddenly, were facturer can be permitted to enjoy all one, you and we, joined together in one common purpose, the any due advantage. would practically ruin the livestock industry of our state. The Bolleau amendment would permit the use of any Utah acres taken out of the production of corn or wheat to he used for the feeding of animals which, or the produdion of which, are to be states. Inasmuch as ninety per cent consumed on the farm. This, in my or more of the State of Utah is sub- opinion, would adequately take care of Utah farmers. ject to use only as grazing land, it Wendell B. Anderson Salt Lake City, Utah Phone copy tor news Items and events of interest to "The Bulletin" or Commercial Printing Company mendment la retained in the bill, It means that every acre taken out of wheat, corn, cotton, or tabacco pro ductlon will be put Into grasses or alfalfa, and thereby such acres will be subsidized by the Federal Government In competition with every acre of grazing land In the public land BULLETIN um uimiuinuiuuiii in fairness to the states which were required to match federal aid fundi the road program should be project ed for periods of two years. This action became necessary because state legislatures meet only once v two years. And In order that states would be apprized of what they could expect In the way of federal aid funds, when their legislatures were in session, It was necessary that the progia.i be on the basis of two yoers Instead of one. The federal government, by legislation, has op ted the policy that all taxes collected from the users of our public highways, such as gasoline taxes, and other taxes on motor vehicles, should be used exclusively for Improvement and construction of highways. It required this policy on the part of the several states, in order to get their full share of federal aid funds, thereby penalizing those states which diverted any portion of their gasoline tax for any purpose other than highway construction and main, tenance. The federal statutes contemplate a contractual obligation between the several states and the fed oral government, which contract comes Into existence Immediately oi acceptance by. the states of the al locations made by the Secretary of Agriculture under the federal statu tea. "The statute of 1936 authorized of two hundred milappropriations NEW ARRIVALS lion dollars annually by the federal Dr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Stevenson government for the fiscal years end announce the arrival of a baby boy. lng June 30, 1938, and June 80, 1939 Weight, nine pounds and the father to be matched state funds In acinsists --one ounce . . Dr. Stevenson cordance with by the federal aid law. la a graduate of the University of Since the enactment of this statute, Utah, Duke university Medical legislatures of nearly all states have School, and John Hopkins Hospital. convened, and have been given to Another arrival la Dr. A. Rex understand that this on the program Johnson who Is on a leave of absence part of the federal government would from his position of Dean of Men at be carried out. The several states the Brigham Young University. He, by legislation, and otherwise, hav too, la a welcome addition to th. made their program accordingly, and Washington colony, where he Is serv the legislatures will not convene lng as Grants Advisor to the Soda until 1939. The allocations unSecurity Board. However the impll der the law are to be made by the cation should not go out that Dr Secretary of Agriculture prior to Johnson Is a newcomer to local cirJanuary 1, 1938. cle. He obtained hi M, A. and Ph. It is therefore apparent," ConD. degrees at George Washington gressman Murdock emphasized, that University, following undergraduate If Congress should take action conwork at B. Y. U. and the University forming to the Message of the Presiof Washington, and he has at Interdent, of November 27, 1937, it would vals followed various governmental constitute a breach of good faith and assignments In Washington. In 1930 of a contractual obligation with the Dr. Johnson served the Utah State several states. Any reduction or ImSociety as Its president As na- pairment of federal appropriations tional of the Alpha now authorized, would fall unjustly Kappa Pal, professional and commer on the Western States, as our dal fraternity. Dr. Johnson ecentlj heavily systems are very Incomplete addressed the local George Washing highway aa compared with thoae of the Eastton chapter. ern states. Sherman Young, graduate of the "I cannot help concluding that the University of Utah class of '37, has President has been adaccepted a position with the Depart- vised on this matter. Inadequately am sure the I ment of Justice, Bureau of Western states, ' and especially my own state of Utah, Is willing to cooperate In cutting down governmentBOADS PROGRAM expenditures: hut I am, equally .Your correspondent interviewed al sure that they will resent unfair disthe Congressmen from Utahs two crimination in cutting of such excongressional districts to determine which cannot help but foltheir respective attitudes concerning penditures low if the President's program outPresident Roosevelt's proposed curlined in his Message la adopted. As tailment of appropriations for road a representative of that state, Conbuilding. gressman Murdock concluded, "I will Robinson's Statement oppose to the last ditch any legislaThe Congress, by the Act of June tion calculated to reduce appropria16, 1936, stated Congressman J. W. tions for road purposes as they now Robinson, member of the House Com- exist " mittee on Roads, S authorized for each of the fiscal years 1938 and Senator William IL King added his 1939, appropriations clubbing to a battered farm bill over totaling Al- a nation-wid- e for road construction. radio hook-u- p Sunday though the appropriations made to . . . Senator Elbert D. Thomas took date under this authorization have to the air to explain that the Thomas been relatively small, this expendi- bill providing for a Department of ture for the construction of highways Education and Welfare is not Intendhas ment and will mean a great deal ed to shift sovereignty from state to to the State of Utah. It la design- federal government over educational ed to serve a twofold purpose. First affairs. Rather it is Intended to factIt will provide much needed Improve- uate national cooperation with state ments for our roads such as the eli- educational authorities. mination of grade crossings. Second, Senator King and Representative it will furnish work to a great num- Sol Bloom, of New York, director ber of men who would otherwise be general of the United States Constion direct relief. tution Scsqulcentenial Commission I have been very concerned" Rob- addressed the Order of Ahepa at a inson stated, over the recommenda- celebration marking the 150th annition of the President that Congress versary of the signing of the Constiprovide for the cancellation of the tution. 1939 authorization and to limit the UTAH FARMER authorizations to not more than What Is your impression of the $125,000,000 In any succeeding year. farm ' bill, Congressman Murdock, Such legislation, in my opinion, is now being considered by the House ? opposed to the best Interests of the was the query I addressed to theman State of Utah and I feel it to be my who lnvaribly thinks of Utah's first duty to work and vote against the district first. measure when it comes before the The farm bill pending before the lira imiiuumiiaHissisioiusiwiiaaiHUiHiiuiuHiwiuc dele-jrg&t- 0 M M EN T C S ... bringing of happiness to others . . . still, there are hundreds of families that have to choose between a loaf of bread and a pair of shoes . . . cod liver oil for the baby, or an extra blanket for the bed I The number of families in this condition are fewer but that doesn't make Christmas any than last Christmas ones this year ! To them Christmas will be for the needy happier just another cold morning unless you and others as' fortunate as yourself decide to help, and with thanks to Longfellow,' et al. we. quote: ... "Under the spreading Christmas Tree, Who will come and wish with me? Wish for luck and wish for laughter. (With Sorrow gone, 'tis Joy comes after!) Wish for health and wish for wealth. For all the things that make usgay; Then wish that! they might be bestowed On every one, this Christmas Day ! , , srrsati 3 I I I eMoliday Qneetuuyi tku ueai oh n $ ft oi Satundcuj, & Sunday ft ft 8 Reduced Hotel apfdy Both dcujl Lowest long distance rates again will be in effect this year all day Christmas and New Year's day between points in the United States. Sunday follows both holidays and since long distance rates are reduced each Sunday during the yer.r it gives you a choice of two days to telephone good wishes to y meniLerd of your family, relatives and friends. On Christmas and New Year's weekends, lowest rates actually begin at 7 p.m. Friday and continue through Saturday and Sunday until 4:30 a. in. Monday. Whole voice would you like to Ueao? 5 1C74 East list Hyland 8739 South With Kings FLOWERS That Satisfy Floral Forget-Me-N-ot 2157 Hyland 8139 Highland Drive ft I ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 4 55 Firmage shoe company Hyland 3043 BEST 1075 East 21st South lillSIIEG KINO-TIIOMA- $238,-000,0- far-awa- 8 8 8 WE MAKE THE WORLD BRIGHTER ... el&nkone ljowi i8 THE PAINT POT vice-presid- i I I a-- . 8 & ev--- House. 00 House, In my opinion, should be enMurdock's Statement acted; replied Murdock, but all Re"After the fedt-ra- l aid road pro- presentatives from the public land was gram established," Congressmen states should fight to the bitter end Abe Murdock explained to your scrib- for the retention of the Boilcau Unless the Bolleau a- bler, it soon became epperent that. GRANITE MART SUGAR HOUSE 1088 Use Your Z. G M. I. 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