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VOL NO 221 FORT COLLINS HOME OF COL i AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE TUESDAY JANUARY 10 1033 PAGES PRICE 5c 3 Challenges Capitalism New Governor Of Colorado Tax Reduction Is Paramount Jolmspn Stalin Claims 5-YcarPlan Is Successful New Officers Of County Take Their Oaths Civil Service Abolishment Is Senate Measure Tells Legislature Graham Installs Officers at Courtroom Gathering of Jeffersonian Mein Tucvl iy Morning New Governor In His First Message to Assembly Emphasizes Seriousness of Tax Situation Acute Threat to Sedulity of School County State Governments Commissioners Busy Executive Says Must Meet Problem Squarely General Sales Tax for Providing: Work Is Advocated Reorganization Plan for State Government Urged for Economic Administration Tax reduction as itself hangs in the was named the paramount issue before the 29th general assembly by Governor Edwin Johnson in his message before a joint session of the house and senate today 1 the problem of taxation is faced Squarely and substantial relief from the tax burden is afforded the people you will be guilty of a dereliction of duty whatever your other official acts may the governor said Governor Johnson said that one can overemphasize the seriousness of the tax situation in Colorado Tax strikes wholesale abandonment of real estate governmental financial obligations having little or no value resulting in utter chaos in the administration of school county end state government can only be averted by reducing expenditures here and now Turning to unemployment Gov- Influence of liquor and making tin-lawful th of Intoxicants tc minors nd such other regulations as you way 1 deem advisable and nec Canary' Johnson suggested Governor Johnooa recommended employment of convicts and construction of a building for th criminally bison Pueblo The governor pointed out that Insofar as a committee representing alt branches of transportation was unable to agree upon a legislative program no definite recommendation on tills problem would be presented Ak Cheng Recommendation mad -in conclusion Included the replacement of th present public utilities commission by on commissioner and giving this commissioner Jurisdiction over agreements made by and be-1 tween holding companies and over the Issuance of utility secy rtt lee While Johnson ld was not yt I ready to recommend the aholUh- ment of county courts he said thoro and analysts of th whole Judicial branch of the government was likely Governor Johnson pledges his cooperation to th general assembly lauded the efforts of Attorney General Clarence Ireland In preparing reports for the legislature and prid tribute 'to the retiring governor Wllllem Adams commend -In' you" said Governor Johnson "repeated study of the great message delivered by him tn this chamber on Friday lost as sound and sensible advice to you I approve every word of It nd Incorporate as part of this meaesgt very recommendation he has sug grated to you" Rusian Leader Says Volume Of Production Increases Three Times Over Pre-War Level Plan 167o Increase Claims Increase in Salaries Better Working Conditions And No Unemployment By STANLEY RICHARDSON Associated Press Correspondent Moscow (AP) A challenge was cast to "the capitalist world" today by Joseph Stalin in th Industrial program he haa mapped out for Russia for th next five year Th Bolshevik chieftain announced a 16 percent increase in general production over last year as this year's goal of the socialist nation The annual average Increase for the second five year plan now being Inaugurated must be 13 or 14 percent he said This he declared "would be Impossible In capitalist countries" Stalin announced hla plan in a speech before a joint meeting of the Communist party central committee and the central control committee It was made public three days hi first speech made public In more than a year -Change I Revolutionary Calming "th successful fulfillment of the (first! five-year plan he declared Its aim was "to change the country from one with th technique of the middle age to on of contemporary technique to make tb nation independent of th whims of capitalism" He admitted th program was actually only 937 percent fulfilled "But we did it In four year and three months" he added recalling th program waa cut short for the beginning of tb new schedule this year Stalin announced "slower tempo" for tha second year His proposed 1 percent Increase this year compared with a scheduled 3 percent Increase in 1932 over 1931 His pro posed 13 to 14 percent annual increase for the five-year period compared with what he claimed was 22 percent for (he fin 7- In contrast with "capitalist" output he aaserled the volume of production in Ruasia was increased three times over the pre-war level and has doubled since 1928 Stalin claimed workers conditions have been Improved thru abolition of unemployment increase In salaries of 7 percent since 1923 Appointment Confirmed by Senate Denver AP) Appointment of Will Murphy by Governor Adams as engineer member of the state land board was confirmed late yesterday by the senate Among other appointments confirmed were Ralph A Nicholas as Public Trustee of Larimer County and John Reddin as public trustee of Weld county Injunction Permanent On Englewood Plant Denver A contract entered Into by the city of Englewood with the Municipal Power Development company for construction of a light and power plant was set aside by Federal Judge Foster Symee yesterday He made permanent an Injunction sought by th Colorado Central Power company ADVERTISE BRIDGE BIDS (A The state high: way department today readvsrtlsed fur bids fur a bridge acrus the Culutado river suuth of Grand Junction Th blJs ars to be opened on Jan 18 The bridge la estimated to cost around 100000 1 Livtc Vs Suspicions Save Man $11000 1 1 ley Colo tAP) Be- cat John Malr a Greeley poll tan was suspicious of a a mu 7 It cans plate on a park rar A Mills of Lusk Wyo covered life savings of 4100 securities early today The Turitle were stolen from Mills Hardware and Furniture company at Lusk at midnight Sunday taken thru Greeley and Denver and dumped on the prairie six mile from Fllzsimoos hospital They were recovered there after two men arrested here took officers there Officers said they confessed th robbery A fifty-pound safe was taken from th store and carried to tha pralrla where it was knocked open with heavy hammers Tbs burglars took 313 In cash and 341 In checks They left the securities being afraid to negotiate them Th men gave their name as Paul Diets 23 and Umon Hargraves 22 of Lusk They were returned ther today by Sheriff Will Haaaed of Lusk and State Enforcement Officers George Smith and Ira Sisco Extcnsionisls Study Methods Smith Allen Ferguson Jans Morrison Williams and Hott on Programs Continuing th eighteenth annual conference of Colorado extension workers for which 63 county agents and horns demonstration agents registered at the Colorado Agricultural college Monday morning Tuesday morning discussion periods on methods of conducting extension work were led by A Smith extension dairyman A Allen extension animal husbandman and Miss Miriam Williams extension nutrionisL During Tuesday afternoon th conference cessions were to be devoted to discussions in home demonstration work led by Miss Nora Hott stats home agent and on 4-II club work led by Ferguson state club leader Climaxing the second day of th conference officers of th county agent and the home demonstration agenla associations were to be elected at annual meetings of th two groups Opening the third day of the conference Wednesday morning will be the report of Assistant Extension Director Morrison and Extension Administrative Director Fred Jans on of Supervision of Extension Programs Scheo-ter of Alamosa president of th Colorado State Farm bureau will also be a speaker of the morning These session will be for both men and women attending th conference The extension worker will be joined Friday by- farm leaders United States department of agriculture representatives and federal farm board officials for an agriculture conference called by the state board of agriculture which will continue until Saturday night County extension agents who are attending the conference Include A Sandhousc Brighton Grandy Alamosa A Ted moo Littleton Kiely Longmont Martin San Luis Tucker Delta It Ryan Colorado Springs A Lough Glenwood Springs Allred Wslaenburg Bishop Eads Smith Durango 8 Morgan Trinidad Hogsett Sterling Footer Grand Junction Snyder Craig Finch Montrose Turn to Paga Col 3 Adams Holds to Policy' Of Making No Pardons Governor Adam announced on the eve of his retirement that be would not break hi six year record of wraMing no pardons have been no instances where I felt facts presented Justified me in setting aside the sentence of the he said Democratic Floor Leader Is Sponsor of Bill Which Would Also Abolish State Land Board Bill for Lethal Gas Would Succeed Hanging: for Capital Punishment City Offers House (AP) Repeal of all atat civil service law and abolishment of tb state board of land commissioners headed a list of measures Introduced tn tha stale senate today Senator Lee Knou (D) of Montrose sponsored the resolution which calls tor a constitutional amendment to repeal tn state civil service code Both retiring Governor William Adams and Governor-elect Edwin Johnson have stated that the present civil service I not satisfactory They both recommend changes and particularly th removal of th executive head of departments and boards and wardens of th state penitentiary and reformatory from the classified civil service list Senator Knou the Democratic floor leader also popoaed th abolition of ths land boad ths duties to be transferred to th executive department as tha general assembly may direct offered la addition a resolution submitting aa amend- Senator Nate Warren of Fort Colllna shares with Senator OIU Bannister of Grand Juao-tion th distinction of having served In th Colorado senate 14 years Both are completing their fourth four-year terms Representative Beverly Irwin ef Fort Collins In addition to having beeri appointed chairman of tbe election and appointment! committee of the house has been mad a member also of tbe criminal jurisprudence corporations education and printing committee ment to the constitution to make that Instrument conform with proposed change aa outlined in Governor Johnson administrative code measure Bin for Lethal Killing Substitution of a lethal gas chamber at th atat penitentiary ia place of th gallows was proposed in a bill Introduced by Teller Ammons (D) of Denver Senator Ammon ia personally opposed to capital punishment but believe if the atat la to retain capital punishment that a lethal gaa chamber aimiiar to the on In ua in Nevada would be a more humane manner la executing prisoners given th death penalty It was learned that Senator Ira tjiilst (D) of Denver will introduce a blll to abolish capital punishment In the state and it was considered likely this measure will he disposed of before the Ammon bill Senator Quiet introduced a bill today to change Ihe designation of counties on automobile licenses utilizing a combination of figures and letters to make tha license plates more readable to officers Tay Tribute to Johnson Before th aenat moved to tb house for a joint aesiotr and tbe inauguration ceremonies Senator OL II Bannister of Grand Junction paid tribute to LleuL-Governor Ed Johnson as presiding officer of tha senate Similar expressions cam from Senator David Elliott of Colorado Springs from th Republican aid of tb chamber Several bill were Introduced in th house by title only Two by De Jankovaky of Logan county related to the levy and collection of taxes arid an amendment tu 111 tax sales law Th body of th bills will submitted within the neat few day he (aid Hocfnageis (D) of LeadviU introduced a deficiency appropriation bill for th state blind commission It calls for JO 000 to ear for activities of tha commission during the remainder of th biennial year ending Jun 30 Governor Adam submitted to the ho'iea the offer of Mavor George Bgole for th city and county of Denver of aaecuMva mansion to ba used by tb governor of th atat tb tt to pay 1 a year for the ieaaa Tb report waa referred to tb committee on atat affairs Bedford Is Unable to Get Bond Denver (AP A Colorado atato treasurer for th first time In the atate'a history foiled today to qualify for the office to which ba bad bean elected Homer Bedford of Weld county th treaurer-elect waa unable to provide th surety bond required by law Ann-suit state treasurer John Jackson remained In office and win continue aa tha official custodian of stats funds aggregating 2)(rXi000 tn cash and ascurttiee until Bedford can obtain tb aeeeMery bond' Bedford had hoped to receive telegraphic notice by noon today when all new state officials were that -his application for the had been received but latea today waa not forthcoming' Hearing: Pleas of Delegations For and Against County -Extension Office January 10 1933 will go down In history a busy one for Larimer historic court house This structure has witnessed many things but In It book of memories this morning's ceremonies induction of county officer will provide sn additional and novel page And tbl afternoon starting at 3 o'clock the board of commiaisonera as newly constituted aince noon started It official procedure with a largely attended herring from epresentative of the Larimer bounty association rhiefly Interested in eliminating the county extension office At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning the commission are acheduled to be on the receiving end of a counter-barrage from supporters of the extension office The schedule' of formal lndudc-tlons with Judge Kell Graham presiding was carried out as announced In Monday's Express-Courier except that Herbert Baker district attorney-elect could not be present and 8 Ickeo who legally started his new term the first of the month was awern In Again after an Impromptu presentation by A Nicholas Officials resented The order of presentations was: Albert Flschei county judge: Hervcy Hubbell county clerk George Saunders sheriff Mitton assessor Ickes treasurer Una 8 Williams county superintendent James Andrews surveyor Charles Day' coroner Henri McClelland and William Rausler commissioner The district oourt room was crowded and singe all but two officer Inducted'were Democrats the audience had many earmark of a Jeffersonian county convention The county officers formed in line before the ceremony and marched into the district court room Judge Graham wished the officers well on their new responsibilities The program was brief Hoover Urges' Ratification Of Arms Bill Washington FTMldent Hoover in a special message to congress today urged either the speedy ratification of th projected convention to suppress trad In im plrmcrta of war or special legislation empowering the rhtrf executive to limit or forbid shipment of arms for military purposes Governor Saves Mrs Sipes from Death Sentence Columbia 8 Governor Blackwood today commuted to life Imprisonment the death sentence of Mrs Beatrice Ferguson Shlpes expectant mother convicted of the murder of Elliott Harris Tork rural policeman Schoolman to Speak Tonight: To hear Wald 1 Millar supciin-taiidatit of the Fort Collin public school discuss "Technocracy" members of the High School Parent Teacher association will be guest of the First Presbyterian brotherhood at 7 43 o'clock Tuesday evening In th lecture room of th First Presbyterian church The address will follow the regular dinner for members of the brotherhood at 30 o'e I the church While this meeting will dirplice the January session of tbs P-T A there will he the customary meeting in February on tha second Tuesday at the high school The Weather LOCAL Minimum temperature Tuesday morning 31 degree maximum Monday M4 mean Monday 331 normal mean Monday 233 By The Asseetated Free COLORADO Fair tonight end Wednesday much colder In east end central portions tonight WYOMING Generally fair tonight end Wednesday colder In cast end central much colder In northeast portion tonight TEMPERATURES Amarillo 6639 Chicago 40-82 Denver 3-39 El Paso 0-34 Kansas City 62-46 Los Angeles 82-62 hew Orleans 2-48 New Tork 40-3f Oklahoma City 0-42 Phoenix 74-42: Sen Francisco 43-38 Washington 42-32 Anoriatm Press Plots JOSEPH STALIN Joseph Stalin Bolshevik chief tain who claims success for Hue-sia's campaign for "independence of whims of capitalism which the world Is watching with mrh in terest SaundcrsNamcs His Appointees Frank Ghent la Undersheriff Gooch and Russell Deputies Banks Special Officer George Saunders who entered upon the duties of sheriff today announced these appointments: Undersheriff Frank Ghent deputy sheriff Carl Gooch: jallqQ1 and deputy sheriff Charlee Rub- I sell He also announced that 1 Banks of Estes Park will serve as deputy sheriff In the Estes park region during the tourist season Frank Ghent Is a prominent Fort Collins ex-service man past commander of the A and was in charge of the recent Red Cross roll call He baa been a salesman for the Poudre Chevrolet company and was a candidate for the Democratic noihlnatton for sheriff this year He was the Democratic nominee four years ago Mr Gooch ha been in ihe motor car- business -in Loveland for S3 years and has been a prominent ritixen In that community Mr and Mrs Gooch have moved to 111 South Washington afreet Mr Russell is a graduate of Colorado Agricultural college an ex-service man and has been active In the American Lcrion A and He has served as secretary of the Democratic central committee Mr Russell expect to move his family from hla farm In the Harmony d'strlct to Fort Colllna Mr Panks la a son of the late Banks one-time representative from Larimer county and former mavor of Loveland To Sheriff Saunders his Induction into office was particularly plearing because he Is following ths steps of his father Saunders as a county officer The senior Mr Saunders was a member of the first hoard of commissioners In Teller county and the court house and other county buildings at Cripple Crek all have corner stones with the name of the original board of wh'rh Mr Saunders was a member Sheriff Saunders will move Into the sheriff's residence this week Horse Show at Cheyenne Post on Feb 21 and 23 Cheyenne Wyo Feb 24 and 25 Friday and Saturday were the days announced today by authorities et Fort Francis Warren for the annual Indoor hora show Entries thus far include three truckloads of fine stock from Denver while other me vpectej from Culoredu Spring Mild other point in Wyoming Dr McHugh Reelected Abstract Company Head At the annual meting of stockholders of the Fort Collin Aha fact company held Mdnday evening In the rompeny officer Dr PJ Melt neb waa re-elected prrlden( of the organization Workman vice-prfidnt: Dr Smith treasurer and Lyon aeeia-tary Members of the hoard of dlr tors who were also elected Monday evening Include Dr McHugh Mr Workman Dr Smith Fred Stover and Hervcy Hnbbell Guardsmen to Receive Medals Here Tonight Major John -H Nsnklvell Inf pf Denver will be in Fort Collin Tuesday evening to present eligible member of Company 137th Infantry of th Colorado Na tloral Guard with active service medals from th stats of Colorado Ths presentation of th medals will take place at 730 o'clock at th armory Bill in Nebraska Against Colorado Lincoln A resolution by Charles Ortsn (D) of Sidney to ask Nebraska's congressmen to seek to prevent Colorado from diverting water from tbe North Platte river was passed unanimously in the Nebraska house of EOF 755 2 GOVERNOR JOHNSON By COIIN SCOTT HFRSHEY Associated Preoa Staff Writer (AP) Ranch boy section hand railroad dispatcher homesteader businessmen legislator lieutenant-governor end now today at high noon tha twenty-second man to he governor of th state of that in brief is the career of Edwin Johnson More than six feet tall more than 200 pounds it was a big man who stood before Chief Justice John Adams of th 1 state supreme court today raised hla right hand and took the oath of office as governor of the state of Colorado For th first time tn six year Colorado had a new governor today Th retiring chief erecu-tive Governor William Adams who presented his successor has served th state In pub-lie office more than half a century six year of that period being in th He received a tremendous ovation from th joint session of th house and aenata of th 29th general assembly and tb packed galleries which witnessed th Inauguration ceremonies As Governor Johnson tank tbe -oath of office officers and men of the Colorado national guard fired a 19-gun salute The ceremonies were simple impressive At their conclusion Governor Johnson read his message to the legislature a message which named tax reduction aa tha paramount Issue before th present legislature Tb inauguration part of retiring and newly-elected officers formed their procession in tha executive chambers shortly before noon They passed thru a flag-decked rotund and up to th hous chamber on tha second floor There Senator A Elmer Headle of Monte Vista president of ths senate presided Flags bunting and palm were the background of -the ceremony Johnson as retiring ant-governor presented bis no-ceasor Ray Talbot of Pueblo th new lieutenant-governor for th oath of office Senator Headle presented Charles Armstrong secretary of state and Mrs Ine Johnson Lewis superintendent of public Instruction Both of these officer succeeded themselves In tbe new administration In tbe case of other officers the retiring officers presented the member of the new administration Clsrence Ireland presented th new attorney-general Paul Prosser Homer Bedford newly-elected state treasurer was presented by John Jackson who is retiring from that office Benjemin Staple-ton auditor-elect was presented to Chief Justice Adams by MacGinnl Senator Headle presented tbe regents of the atat university Currigan Campbell and Clifford Mills Chief Justice Adams administered all oaths of ofrics except on Whan time cam fur the Induction Into office of Fraocia Houck as Justice of tb supreme court Chief Justice Adams presented the retiring justice Wilbur Alter of Colorado Springs who gave the oath of office to hie successor Judge Bmick Senator Schujlcr Votes Against Repeal Report Washington Senator Karl Schuyler voted against the modi fled prohibition repeel resolution to the eenat Juldlclary committee today i He declared that It falls to conform to th party platform pledge to submit th measure to convention specifically called la each stat Among Want Ads Modern bungalow for rent Ashpit cleaned Pitch fireplace wood for sal Burner installed Attractive apartment for -rent Consult th Classified Page tor further details of th ads Ton'll find many othar Interesting offers there too rnr Johnson pointed out that th state cannot ehut Its eye to the unemployment problem and neither can It further burden tha general taxpayer with bond taau or levies nor depend upon a stale Income tax Solution Is Sales Tax "Th solution" Johnson declared resolves itself Into that of a general sales tax th Income to applied te creating a constructive work program for tbe unemployed It should be understood this la purely an emergency measure to meet most critical situation" The governor then turned to the problem of reorganisation of the stat government "In' order to provide a more economical and efficient administration and at th AULT MAN PRESENTS JOHNSON'S CODE BILL IAP) Edwin Johnson's adnilntatratir ood bin providing for complete and drastic reorganization of th state government waa Introduced tn th hous today shortly after ths Inaugural ceremonies by Moses Smith Democratic floor leader from Ault We'd county the same lima resolution on constitutional -amendment relative to the cod bill were presented In the house' earn tim 'eliminate unnecessary board bureau and coiumloslona" Toe administration cod bill he explained creates six administrative department headed by th six elected state officer and da addition provide for an executive council 1 All of the administrative departments Institution end agencies of the state except tha institution ef higher learning and exeept those agencies whtrh are abolished sr placed in the six department Johnson said For Central Buying Ageney An Important Mm in th program ia "a comprehensive budget system with central purchaaing agency to do all state buying Tbt purchasing agency alone will save Colorado many thousand of dollars annually" Governor Johnson referred frequently to th recommendation mad by Governor Adams In his message of Friday last and quoted tha section relatlv to civil service said "Civil servlet In Colorado is for from satisfactory anJ the demand fur its abolition 1 almost unanimous Adams' recommendation which Johnson quoted suggests th heads of departments and administrative boards be taken from th classified civil service list ae well as th wardens of the slate penitentiary end the state reformatory Johnson also presented tha majority and mniority reports nf the committee on civil eervic ramd weeks ago to etudy the question Mandate on Liquor Law Th new go- ernr said th ao'e ef th people repealing liq'jer laws at tha last elecM-ti we "mandate to tb general assembly to reenact law for th regulation of th liquor traffic" "Th laws should properly Include provisions governing the drtv tog of vehicle by on under the County Agent to Be Retained at Casper Casper AP) Retention of th county agricultural agent office has been voted by the Natron county board of commissioners it was announced today Th county's appropriation for th office waa reduced from $1500 to 1 120a Taxpayers Meeting in District Courtroom District court adjourned te the county courtroom Tuesday afternoon A meeting of represent tlve of the Larimer County payer association to express to th county commissioners sentiment ngatnat continuance of the county extension office Is being held ia the district eearUoom TWILL UGER5 riOVJ Beverly 19 mn went on btintin trip you would soon toarn which we the beet cook which the uret hunter to bring In th me you would find that each excelled in something that was useful to ill Now nations are j-iei so many men hks thee Each can produce something better and cheep" than th refit maybe its by nature climate talent or thrift If th United Btalcs Canada Argentina and Itunsia funnelled th wheal a set amount ach at set pm hi is piujil-Shi and livaU tu tbe producer cotton and meat producing countries the same way in exchange for this Germany la allowed exclu'lv-nc-s for thing she exrails in Franc for her luxuries England Japan and 111 of 'em Hi" luma Even every little nalton has sorae'hirg tny could malt good living on if given an ex-etueiv world roai'ke a reasonable price' Why ia it tf I rave omli og ud you make oinehlrg esn we make a trade? Wbv do I have to attempt making "st" what you make and you have to try to what 1 raise on land that got suitable? Now don't writ any le'ter tailing me "your plan won't work" I know It too It will never be triad Tog "What the Joke of It?" Well her' th Joke: Anton tb commodltira which we conic prove excelled to 1 office holders and politician Along with free market for oul wheat meat cotton and auto mobiles tend 'em all the politician they need' For in-ttsnca Russia some aeostort sou vodka Llttls Nioe-ragu itiiis cotigTvtuf fui turn bananas i tell vu the who'- foul abtxe is worth try tbg just tor th soke of tu lost jwrt If can furnish the world with our politicians we can compels with 'em Tours Consciousness is a natural characteristic in any gxjod citizen who la Interested In th success and welfare of bis community Such a citizen like to purchase worthy products mad in hla locality and naturally favors the store that feature such product Merchant build up powerful goodwill for their stores by featuring tb product of manufacturers packer and servlet organisations of their community Civic Development Committee Chamber of Commerce Money Spent at Bum Return tn Many Way to the Spender Buy Fort Collins FTrvfj Buy Colorado Second Buy American Always! 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