Show Local Metal Markets The Weather Gold Let d VOL 138 NO 41 ‘SSTSSS SALT LAKE CITY UTAH THURSDAY' MORNING NOVEMBER 24 1938 Utah Leaders Tributes Friends Fete HeberJ Grant 500 at Dinner ' Mark 82nd Milestone of Church Head r ForYeteraji LDS Leader 13500 -- Silver (newly mined) 6464c Silver (foreign) 42750 Copper electrolytic delivered Connecticut valley :1125e Lead 510J515e UTAH— Fair Thursday IDAHO— Fair Thursday Friday WYOMING —Fair warmer NEVADA —Generally fair i Tribute to Heber J Grant as religious leader empire builder business executive and human!' tarian was paid by a distinguished group of citizens Wed nesday night at the Hotel Utah iMind wy momtng Entered it the poet office at Sett LaVt City as second class mat Ur under act ot March 8 1879 26 1090 CENTS PAGES-FI- VE Hundreds Flee Ho As Fires Sweep Southern California Los Angeles San Bernardino Areas Battle Blazes Peace Pact Famed Resort Hotel in Ruins Wins Paris Berlin Okeh Ths occasion was in honor of the eighty-secon- d birthday anniversary Of the beloved president of the L D S church whose life span has seen the development of Salt Lake City from a frontier community to the metropolis of a vast empire More than 500 of his friends and' business associates— some from out of the' state— were seated in the Lafayette ballroom of the hotel for a birthday party unique in the annals of the state The proceedings from beginning to end were lharked with dignity and the many expressions of esteem for the man who rose from the poverty of a pioneer home to a position of eminence in the nation rang with sincerity and genuine admira- Loral Srtttnment PrWa 51Qc Coppor (cathode) LOS ANGELES Nov 23 (UP) — Southern California mobilized all its emergency forces Wednesday night to combat raging brush fires which leveled scores of mountain and beach homes a million-doll- ar hotel and sent hundreds' of residents fleeing for their lives In Los Angeles county where one fire demolished an estimated 200 homes in the Santa Monica mountains and'along the beach a slackened wind came (to the aid of wearied firemen Althe’blaze was still out of control authorities believed 4t 23 Nov PARIS UP) — France though checked in its fury’ been had agreed on a war renunciation pact with her traditional enemy GerIn San Bernardino county however a separate fire was exmany Wednesday and started mil- tending its path of destruction threatening the village of Crestitary “cooperation” talks with Great line where sfores of refugees had gathered The city of San Britain understand- Bernardino earlier menaced was believed out of danger The French-Germa- n million-dollThe Arrowhead ing paralleling a British-Germa- n MuSprings resort lying at the footantiwar declaration signed at hills of the San Bernardino mounnich September 30 had been awaited as a possible cornerstone on which tains was reduced to ashes All to build European peace its guests were reported eafe The agreement was announced No deaths were reported elseshortly before British Prime Miniswhere although an undetermined ter Chamberlain and Foreign Secnumber of people were treated for retary Viscount Halifax arrived in minor burns Total property damParis for discussions with Premier age was estimated about $3000000 Daladier and Foreign Minister BonSix hundred Los Angeles city firenet men were rushed into the Santa Persecution Drives Monica area to augment other h Accord crews seeking to halt the blaze beMany to These conversations were expectfore it sweeps into the populous ed here toresult in a more binding Pacific Palisades district adjoinCommit Sukide between France military agreementSanta Monica ing An said Great official Britain and The fire attacked the Palisades minis that among’other things the No 23 UP)— A nazl levy after devastating a ters would discuss a plan to aid the BERLIN on Jewish fortunes area extending from Topanga can20 cent of per German Jewish refugees to the beach where scores of The same source said details of above $2000 placed a new dilemma yon refugees fled to the water’s edge d the French-Germa- n agreement before Jews Wednes4 to await coast guard rescue crews would be withheld until it was while reports of Jewish suicides Two coast guard cutters which signed Formal signing was expect- day sped to the scene near the Malibu ed to coincide with a visit to Paris increased lack- Beach movie colony sent crews Jews wealthier the of Gervon Joachim Many Ribbentrop by man foreign minister about Decem- ing cash to pay the fine realized ashore but their assistance was ber 1 they would have to let real prop- not needed Informed sources said the text of erty go at whatever prices they Fiont the accord would be brief following could get thus making It financially The San Bernardino fir'e extended ' difficult or impossible for them to this line: front Sweeping out along a First— A simple declaration of emigrate Some had to choose whether to of the mountains it demolished the reA statement that neither remain in Germany until after famed Arrowhead Springs Spa ProScreen by cently purchased last 1939 the paywhen 15 controcountry)! has any specific August Joseph Schenck and spread wittt the other and an agree- ment of the penalty is due or to ducer As honored guests and speakers arrived at their table at the dinner given in honor of Heber J versy ment to submit all future disputes leave immediately and abandon all toward the northern outskirts of Grant president of the L D Sr church Wednesday night by civic and business friends: Left to to consultation rather than to their property to the nazls In that San Bernardino Several homes discase they understood emigration were destroyed in the suburban each other with war right Governor Henry H Blood President Grant George M Gadsby J F Fitzpatrick Mayor threaten tricts of Del Rosa and Verdemont section would embody would be impossible without help The second John M Wallace and J Reuben Clark Jr Below the guest of honor with the huge birthday mutual but the city was considered safe recognition of the existing Among the mounting reports of Late Wednesday night the flames cake surmounted by a pioneer log cabin presented with 82 candles aglow during the dinner French-Germa- n frontier Germany suicides were cases of Jews with ' would thus promise in writing to lay Aryari' wives who killed themselves were advancing for the second time With President Grant is his second counselor in the church presidency David O McKay e no further claim to to relieve wives of stigma and to upon Crestline high in the mountains Firemen were making a last provinces returned to France by enable them to collect life insur- stand at the rim of the World highwar the and World after ance Germany the cause of disputes many times in The levy is to iay the $400000000 way but at one point the fire was to have leaped the road history Chancellor Hitler made fine imposed on Jews for the assas- reported such assurances in addresses during sination of Ernst Vom Rath sec- and wets spreading down the north d area a the Czechoslovak crisis retary in the German embassy in slope At least 60 homes wer reported Jew Polish a Paris young by on Bright Element A decree signed by Finance Min- destroyed In Waterman canyon the southern slope The Dover club Although the French-Germa- n ister Count Lutz Schwerin-Krosig- k Pay-Hou- r a night spot was evacuated with agreement was a bright element in provided: BOISE Nov 23 (A5) — Governor the year said he would prepare his AH almost upon it it was situation the ’A contribution of one billion the flames European Barzilla W Clark announced at proclamation Thursday were blocked mapointed out that France could not reichsmarks ($400000000) will be mountain roads The session he said woiild conknew- not how 10:15 p m Wednesday he would Cummings Assigns forego precautionary measures and collected from German Jews and rooning authorities vene before December 1 the date on the upper slopes call the state legislature into exmany persons extension of with collaboration the in those Jews without nationality incumbent lawmakers’ terms expire was The San ' Bernardino fir Legal Staff traordinary session shortly and re- The regular session of the lawmakGreat Britain the form of a tax levy on their forstarted from a mountain cabin French-Britis- h unquest an additional appropriation ing body meets January 2 The military tune To Down’ ‘Crack fire earlier in the day to provide for an estimated 53500 derstanding signed last April 29 "Foreign Jews are exempted from which caught Wind Shortly before Governor Clark isIdaho needy Whipped by in London was expected to be (Continued on Pag® Eight) sued his' statement Governor-elec- t wind (Column Five) After a conference with a delega- C A Bottolfsen who will succeed WASHINGTON Nov 23 UP)— At- broadened to pledge unconditional Whipped along by a the Santa Monica fire drove huntion representing Idaho’s 132 county him in office next 2 went torney General Cummings estab- and instant military aid to France January dreds of refugees before it and fincommissioners upon his return into a conference With state and lished a special investigative unit whereas the present agreement from Idaho Falls Governor Clark federal officials on the relief ques- in the justice department Wednes- gives Britain the right to decide ally reached the beach Sparks showered down on an estimated 100 issued this statement: day to crack down on violators of what to do in Case of a German at' tion be smaller will it “It appears homes clustered along the necessary tack on France Bottolfsen here en route the wages and hours act to call a special session of the state from Moscow stopped waterfront and set them aflame Earlier Elmer F Andrews the Other subjects the ministers were where he attended a Residents packing what they could administrator had de expected to discuss included a plan legislature within the next few days' North Idaho chamber Of commerce wage-hoin their mad flight camped on the to meet the relief crisis civil not the of the would mediation dared for to Spanish government Arco home at his “It is a serious responsibility for meeting BERLIN Nov 23 UP)— King Carol long strand running from Topanga Before being advised of the gov' let “chiselers get away with their war the state to disorganize the budget ernor's action he said: It was believed that readjustment of Rumania prepared to talk with canyon to Castle Rock a distance practices any longer” mu- Adolf Hitler at Berchtesgaden of three miles long and south of plans of a majority of our counties "The relief problem will be one Joseph E Brill youthful aid to at least of the French-sovibecause a few counties are not in a of the first I will take with Gov' District Attorney Thomas E Dewey tual assistance pact would be a nec- Thursday on the political and eco' the film colohy of Malibu up Two coast guard cutters sped to position to pay their own quotas on ernor Clark on my return to Boise in New York was named key man essary condition to stronger British nomic situation in southeastern Euoffthe scene anchoring a half-mipublic assistance and failure of the next Tuesday” in the hew unit He will be as- cooperation with France rope counties or the state to meet the Governor Clark changed his mind sisted by 10 attorneys who were Dories were sent ashore to Oswald Pirow defense minister of shore The British statesmen reached requirements of the cooperative pro- quickly Wednesday night after a ordered transferred from Thurman Paris accompanied by their wives Britain's dominion the union of take off the refugees with their South Africa also was scheduled to salvaged belongings Many of them gram will result in a crippling of division after a stormy channel crossing conference with spokesmen W Arnold’s anti-tru- st the program throughout the state personal waded out in the surf to greet their Brill who will be in charge of Their arrival was marred by two be a guest of Hitler's Thursday for the county commissioners "This biennium the state is operThe marooned bands InA group of King Carol who" already has visit- rescuers Earlier in a telephone conversa' all litigation involving alleged vio- minor disturbances ating under the first law drafted tion he refused to grant their re- lations of the labor standards act railway workers tried unsuccess- ed London and Paris for similar dis- cluded many children for public assistance and the pres- quest The Santa Monica police departhas had experience in investigating fully to push through a crowd afr cussions left Stuttgart Wednesday ent situation shows there are some A dozen county commissioners and trying bankruptcy customs the station and several were taken night' for "Sigmaringen There he ment sent harbor and ambulance weak points which will have to be called into a special session here by and racketeering cases Later a will visit relatives before going to boats to complement the “work of into temporary custody remedied Palatial Andrews voiced belief Tuesday small group started a demonstra- the Chalet where the German chan- the coast guardsmen of L their chairman James Barnes "The federal money which is re- Twin Falls that interstate industry had en- tion on a street corner Police broke cellor received two other heads of homes of film stars at Malibu were Tuesday adopted night state in notable conferences— Chan- considered in no Imminent danger sponsible for about 60 per cent of a resolution requesting Governor joyed ample opportunity to adjust up the gathering the program is not available unless mini-mitself to the (ContlnuM on Pan® Six) Diplomatic quarters said success- cellor KurHSchuschnigg of then in built as they are on a long narrow (Column Bix) it is matched according to agreeextending Into the sea maximum ful conclusion of the French-Ge- r wage and dependent Austria and Prime Min sand-spment” work week prescribed by the new man agreement might ease the Ger ister Neville Chamberlain of Britain One home south of Malibu deClark who estimated an addiman law stroyed was the showpiece of Sam campaign during the Czechoslovak crisis Wood- - theater executive tional $100000 would be needed for Accord Seen as Easing of Europe Tension tion ar Love for State As a climax the honored guest made a few remarks itfwhlch he said "No language at my command can express what I feel” With a touch of his characteristic humor President Grant said he felt sure "there have been few men who have had the privilege of listening to their funeral sermons before they died" He told the large group of men before him that he has a profound love for his country and his native city and stale 'and whenever he goes away on strip he always comes 'home "blind with love for Utah” Seeks Good Trjdts President Grant expressed something of the philosophy which has guided him through a long eventful and honorable life when he said he always tried to find the admirable qualities in other people He told of having renounced political ambition and the lure of business opportunity outside the state to remain here and devote himself to his church and his people In conclusion he said: "I thank you with all my heart" One of ths highlights of the evening came when President Grant received a tangible expression of the esteem In which he is held by those who honored him on the occasion of his birthday He received a chest of Utah" copper made by Utah craftsmen and filled to the brim with one thousand Utah silver dollars Help to Needy D D Moffat vice president and general manager of the Utah Copper company who made the presentation said: "Nothing has pleased you more throughout your life than to extend This will give help to the needy 'you increased opportunity and power to express your generosity” Mr Moffat said to President Grant the contents of the chest were his to command for any good or for any humanitarian purpose he might devise adding: “We give you Ut'ah silver to carry on your unselfish work” Mr Moffat expressed the hope that after the chest has been emptied it will be kept on President Grant’s desks as a memento of this occasion Engraved on a plate attached to the chest are the dates— November 22 1858 to November 22 1938 Below is this Inscription: "Presented with love and esteem to President Heber J Grant on his birthday anniversary by a group of friends and associates Banquet Hotel Utah November 23 1928” A spectacular interlude in the program came when a huge birthr day cake—three "stories” high and decorated with candy flowers in natural colors— was carried into the room by chefs of the hotel and up to the speakers’ table where the honored guest was seated Audience Applauds The orchestra struck up the familiar song “Happy Birthday to You” The assemblage stood and applauded and some joined in the chorus of the song while President Grant beamed happily The cake which was the hand! work of Chef Hans Bendl was cut and served to the guests with the dessert following the sumptuous meal From the time the program was opened by General Chairman Jr F Fitzpatrick things went smoothly and without hitch and when the guests left they agreed it was an event which will live long in their memories An Impressive part of the program was a broadcast of a special program by the tabernacle choir Members of the choir were seated in their usual places in the tabernacle and their singing to the ao companlmcnt of the great organ was heard as clearly at the 'hotel as if they had been there in person Preceding the broadcast Richard L Evany member of the first council of seventy of ths L D S church and regular newly-sUstaln- (ContlnuM on Face Four) (Column One) Crushing Tax Puts Jews in New Dilemma Anglo-Frenc- - Terse extracts of "tributes paid t President Heber J at the testimonial dinner Wednesday night at the Hotel Utah follow: J Reuben Clark Jrs “He is a man whom it is a privilege to know a man who can come into our lives rarely God give him many years to come" Governor Henry H Blood: President Grant is a pioneer in the best dense of the word preparing the way for others to follow" Q-an- The Most Rev Duane G Hunt D D: “President Grant and his people have helped make this a wonderful city of religious fair play” Mayor John M Wallace: “His monument is a spire of grace built from God’s work alone” Frederick P Champ: “We "can recount with justifiable pride the manner in which President Grant has exerted distinguished leadership” D D Moffat: “We give you Utah silver to carry on your selfish work" G M un- Gadsby: “We have gath- ered to honor a man who has exercised an influence for good" Lane W Adams: “You and your life are an inspiration to those who come under you We take courage from your example” New Avalanche Hits Island 400-fo- of life Rescue workers listed 250 persons as missing and said the exact death toil probably never would be known Bodies of 56 dead have been recovered Scores were injured The population has been evacuated from near the coastal town of Anseleray where a huge crack in a hill threatened an avalanche bigger than any which has yet struck MONTEO hard-presse- le le Alsace-Lorrain- Idaho Governor Heeds Special Session Pleas SOS N C Nov 23 UPI-- The of Norfolk Admiral Richard steam Vamar out Va in which Byrd went to the south pole sprung a leaky boiler off Currituck light Wednesday and called for coast guard assistance NEW YORK Nov 23 I®— For- mer Governor Alf M Landon of Kansas the Republican nominee for president In 1936 Wednesday night joined the old political game “crqss-nomlnatio- heavily-timbere- Law le Talk Today et le it US Relief Rolls LandonANominates’-- Lehman As 1940 Bourbon Entry of US Prepares To Tighten Carol Hitler CASTRIES St Lucia British West Indies Nov 23 (A5) — Continuing rains Wednesday caused a new avalanche at the deserted scene of landslides of the past two days which have taken a heavy toll Ship Flashes -- offering New York’s Governor Lehman as the 1940 Democratic presidential candidate but not advocating his ' election ”1 couldn’t go that far” he smilingly responded when asked whether he favored Lehman’s election as well as his nomination by the Democrats Land on opened the political sparring with this surprising postluncheon statement: "The woods are full orRepub-lican- s but I think there is one outstanding Democrat— and that is the man who has just been elected for the fourth term as the governor of New York state” Vacationing in California after the strenuous campaign for he won over Thomas E Dewey by less than 70000 votes Lehman declined comment on Landon's statement Show Decline WASHINGTON Nov 23 £— Re anti-Jewi- Trade Gains Cheer Nation on Eve of Holiday By The Associated Press ports of continued improvement in Indications of sustained busl- business and the first downturn in relief rolls in many months came ness gains added Wednesday to Wednesday from government agen the holiday cheer of a nation precles paring o enjoy Thanksgiving Secretary of Commerce Roper dinners and football games said national income increased in Even the weather blended into October for the fifth consecutive the seasonal spirit Temperamonth and that the total for the tures were down generally over year might reach $65000000000— the country with many regions the highest since 1930 except for blanketed by snow as thousands 1937’s aggregate of $69000000000 hurried home by train bus and The works progress administra plane for a long week end with tion reported its employment rolls their families totaled 3257437 on November 12 a Secretary Roper reported in decline of 5232 from the previous Washington that the national Inweek when the number reached a come made its fifth consecutive record of 3262669 monthly gain indicating that the t total income for 1938 might That would cut in half the expected decline of $9000000000 from the 1937 income estimated officially a few reach1 $85000000000 months ago 'Meanwhile the works progress administration reported that its rolls had dropped 5232 from the previous week's record total of 3262669 President Roosevelt was back at his "other home" in Warm Springs Ga ready to resume his custom — interrupted for two years— or carving a huge turkey for young infantile paralysis The president will speak its t briefly 6 m to the nation by radio at M- - S T Secretary Hull arranged to have his Thanksgiving dinner in Washington before sailing Friconday for the ference at Lima Peru Not all of the holiday will be given to the groaning board ahd the athletic field Most chufehes scheduled special services for those who wished to give Spiritual p thanks In Plymouth Mass where the story of the first Thanksgiving in America has a natural locale a union service was arranged in the wooden Church of the Pilgrimage Checked by Ocean — Checkedby-the-ocea- Itself n tn““ its rampagingvestward sweep the fire roared south toward Santa Monica Little apprehension however was felt for the beach city e protected as it la by the Gibraltar-lik' Pacific palisades With amazing speed the fire attacked the Palisades from two sides simultaneously threatening to wipe out scores of wealthy homes The ranch of the late Will Rogers was In1 the danger zone and unconfirmed reports said Mrs Rogers his widow had fled although the fire had not reached the can' yon where the estate lies ' Mary Astor and W C Fields also live In the district All residents were ordered to rK BIX) (Continued mi (Columa Viva) |