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P'W I 'v rr- Tribune Phones 55? ForecastV Clouded Salt Lake City and Utah Partly cloudy to cloudy, little change in temperature. Map is on Pag 25. New departments, 363-1511; Information, scores, 355-7511; business, advertising, circula- tion departments, 363-1525. VoL 190, No. 83 Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday Morning January 5, 1965 Price Ten Cents pT Lm mmm 0 Plans to Visit Europein65 Asks State Aim for By Tom Wicker New York Times Writer WASHINGTON President Johnson out, lined Monday a sweeping program Jto move toft nation toward the Great Society.

He also disclosed his plans to visit Europe and Latin Amer ica this year. In his second State of the Union address. Ford Ousts Halleck in GOP Move r. Mr. Johnson also expressed his hopes that th new leaders of the Soviet Union might visit toft United States, and that they and American leaders could exchange televirion appearances is their respective countries.

Soviets Informed Government sources said diplomatic proaches to the Soviet leaders had been going forward for some time and that the Soviet gov eminent had been informed Monday of what Mr. Johnson would say In his message, The President spoke from toe rostrum of the House of Representatives chamber, ninft hours after it convened at noon. He was break tag precedent by making his speech In prime evening television time, and by delivering a Stats of the Union address on toe first day of the session. Tradition Shattered Government sources said Mr. Johnson would further break with tradition by sending five special messages to Congress before his inauguration on Jan.

20. The first, concerning health, will go to Capitol Hill Thursday; toe other four will cover education, Immigration, foreign aid and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. On the pressing question of toe war in South Viet Nam, Mr, Johnson was guarded but his remarks suggested no change in the present policy of supporting the South Vietnamese military operations against the Communist Viet Cong insurgents, while continuing the search for ft stable South Vietnamese government AnocUtaft Fra Wirtphot President Johnson emphasizes domestic goals in second State of the Union message Monday. Dirksen Keeps Senate Post By John Beckler Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON Rep. Gerald R.

Ford of Michigan toppled old political pro Charles A. Halleck of Indiana from the leadership of House Republicans Monday. Ford, 51, former Michigan football star, won a 73-67 victory over his 64-year-old rival, who has been a power among House Republicans for 18 years and leader for toe past six. A Fresh Image Fords supporters put him forward as a man who could bring energy and ft fresh, forceful image to toe Job of restoring the fortunes of House Republicans, whose ranks were shattered in toe November election. They lost 38 seats and that, as muoh as anything, led to Hal-lecks downfall Meanwhile, Senate Republicans in a display of unity sharply in contrast to the party fight in the House unanimously elected all their top leaders.

Harmony was toe keynote at a brief caucus In which Sen, Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois was reelected floor leader and Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel of California again was chosen as assistant minority leader tar whip, Talk after toe election of possible attempt by strong supporters of Barry Goldwater to unseat Kuchel was discouraged by the leadership and died almost as soon as it was born. -criticized In some quarters for not campaigning for toe defeated GOP nominee, was reelected without dissent when he was placed in nomination by Sens.

George D. Aiken Of Vermont and John G. Tower erf Texas, toe latter one of Gold-waters chief presidential' supporters. You cant take a shellacking like we took and not be in trouble, Halleck said on a slow walk back from toe meeting to the Capitol where he faces a forlorn future. Hell lose a plush office, a big staff and limousine as well as power and Influence.

Own Medicine Halleck' joins on toe sidelines the man he sent there six years ago, Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts, who was Republican leader until Halleck overthrew him in 1959. Martin readily acknowledged See Page 6, Column 4 For 40 Bet-Hc Drowned ERIE, PA.

(AP) Peter P. Gool 37, of Erie, drowned in Lake Erie Monday after making a $40 bet he could stay in icy water for 45 minutes, police reported. Gool a steward at the Russian American club, was in toe water about 16 minutes before he disappeared. His body was recovered five hour later by the Coast Guard. Bandits? oath from Utah Behind governor Henri Henriod.

were part of MraTRampton. Glass panes speakers prompting device. Own Security The United States, toe President said, was attempting toa-sist a friendly nation against Communist aggression as well as to protect Its own security by achieving peace In Southeast Asia. Such a peace, he said, will come only when aggressors leave their neighbors In Emphasizes Education But it was upon a domestic program that swept almost literally from toe Potomac to the -Pedemales in his native Texas, that Mr. Johnson laid the heaviest stress and to which he devoted the most of his 30-minirte address.

Mr. Johnson particularly emphasized an lueational' pro-- gram that he said would require authorization of 1 billion dollars fa its first year. Double Expenditures Government sources said that, coupled with existing programs, that would bring expenditures for education to above three billion dollars in toe fiscal year be- ginning July 1 or twice toe level of educational expenditures in toe current fiscal year. Gives Few Details The President gave few details but said toe educational scheme would aid primary and secondary schools, particularly those serving low-income areas, and would include both public and private schools. Greater scholarship and loan aid was pledged to college students.7 7 In outlining his approach to See Page 6, Column 1 Progress By 0.

N. Malmquist Tribune Political Editor Gov. Calvin L. Rampton Monday assumed the powers, responsibilities snd honors of Utahs governorship with a declaration that his administration will place primary emphasis 1 upon the traditional concerns of state government schools, highways and welfare and upon the newer and growing role of economic promotion and development. The new governor confined his inaugural address in the rotunda of the Capitol to general policies, reserving the specifics for his later legislative and budget messages to the 1965 Legislature.

Stresses Challenge About half of his first message fc the citizenry as the states cMef sicecutive was devoted to what 1 described as Utah's challenge to join the mainstream of commerce, to spur herself into industrialized expansion, to compete as an equal in the market places of the nation and the world. And by so doing to provide employment for our men and women, security for their families and futures for their children. An essential part of this effort, he stressed, is affording young people of the state the highest type of educational system, one which will give our people training in toe skills demanded by industry and enlightenment erf the type that enriches the life -our-commu-nitv." Gov. Hampton declared he would not permit fear of making an error to paralyze his administration into inactivity. Points to Pioneers "We will, he said, risk error, and will no doubt make errors.

But those who crossed a thousand miles of wilderness to found this state pursued no such course of avoiding errors by in-activation. They knew tha security was stagnation ard tout stagnation erodes urhy.l Their leaders erred, but in erring, Our greatest heritage from those who pioneered' this area and who fought for statehood was not the specific remedies -for problems they faced and solved three-quarters of a century ago, but rather the courage and vision to adoot new remedies for new problems. If we can move with this kind of courage, the errors we make will be but minor compared to our progress." The new governor pledged that his administration would See Page Column 7 Drifts Batter West Coast By Associated Press Mammoth snow drifts clogged the Sierra and Cascade mountains of toe West Cosst Monday, and a bitter cold wave struck the Great Plains. Portions of Washington State remained semi-paralyzed from deep snowfalls, as schools were closed, logging operations shut down and communities struck by Dower failures. Blue Canyon, added another 4 Inches of snow In six hours to bring the total on the ground1 to 70 inches.

Blue Canyon Is about 50 miles southwest of Reno, Nev. was virtually packed with snow. Little snow fell In Washington State In the last 24 hours, but wide areas' of toe states west side was still semi-paralyzed from recent abnormal snowfall Depths ranged from 3 feet on the Hood Canal along toe west side of the Olympic Peninsula to -18 inches in suburb of Aberdeen. Today's Chuckle Some people are like fences. They run around a lot without getting GOP Helps Johnson In Congress Battle Message Education I will recommend a new program for schools and students with a first year authorization of Vfa billion dollars.

Art and science to help promote and honor creative achievements, I will propose a national foundation of toe arts. To develop knowledge which will enrich our lives and ensure our progress, I will recommend programs to encourage baric science. Gentle Digs-Witli Axes SALEM, ORE. (AP)-Mem-bers of the Oregon legislatures Joint Ways and Means Committee still are wearing their gold tie clasps that are shaped like meat carvers. That could be an ominous sign for Gov.

Mark Hatfield. The committee members started wearing toe meat cleavers in 1963 when Gov. Hatfield said they were using meat cleaver tactics in cutting his budget recommendations. Tallying The Tribune State of the Union Herere Of LBJs (AP Following is a topic-by-topic look at main points in President Johnsons State of the Union message Monday night: State of the world America cannot realize in isolation toe unity of man it seeks at home our concern and interest, compassion and vigilance extend to, every comer of a dwindling planet Yes we will not and should not assume it as toe task of Americans alone to settle all the conflicts of a tom and troubled world. Exchange of Views Russia Americans would welcome a chance to listen to Soviet leaders on our television and I would like toe Soviet people to hear our leaders.

I hope toe new Soviet leaders can visit America so they can learn about our country at first hand. Communist trade The U.S. government, helped by labor and business leaders, is exploring ways to increase peaceful trade with eastern Europe and Viet Nam Ten years ago we pledged our help we will not break it our own security is tied to toe peace of Asia. To Avoid Recession Africa and Asia We are committed to help those seeking to strengthen their own independence, and to work most closely with those governments dedicated to toe welfare of all their people. Economic policy We seek full employment opportunity for every American but we must remember that fear of a recession can contribute to toe fact of a recession.

Congress can reinforce this confidence with temporary income tax cuts and special fluids for job-creating public programs for immediate use if recession threatens. Farm A major new effort is being made to find new approaches to reduce toe heavy cost of farm programs and to direct more effort to the small farmer, who needs help most Aid Stricken Areas Increased prosperity Through a regional recovery program for stricken areas, provide workers with skills demanded by modern technology, extend the minimum wage to more than two million unprotected workers, improve and modernize the unemployment compensation system. Opportunity for all Provide hospital care under Social Security for the elderly, double funds for the war against poverty, enforce civil rights laws, especially voting rights and improve immigration lqws. Los Angeles Times Service WASHINGTON The 89th Congress, top-heavy with Demo- crats, opened Monday with a flurry of activity that found Johnson Administration forces needing Republican help to win their first big "Despite a better Than' two-to one Democratic margin, an administration-supported move to change House rules was approved by a vote of only 224 to, 201. Sixteen Republicans supported the move.

If they had voted with their party leaders, toe liberal-sponsored effort to ease the path of the Great Society legislative program through toe House would have failed. Tough Times Ahead. Although toe -rules changes could not be described as a true test of strength, the narrowness of toe margin indicated Democratic leaders may not have as easy a time as first believed in overcoming the Republican- Southern Democratic coalition. One change limits toe House Rules Committees consideration bill to 21 days. After that it can be called to toe floor by majority vote of toe House.

By-Pass Rules change A. second change gives speaker and legislative committees power to sepd a House-approved bill to a conference with toe A third change eliminated a rule that allowed a single House member to hold up final action on a bill for 24 hours by demanding an engrossed copy. A liberal assault on the Senates filibuster rule barely got started before it was postponed for 48 hours with some indication that it is serious enough to keep the Senate occupied for two or three weeks. -But the parliamentary situation Is such that Democratic leaders could cut off the inevitable long debate any time they care to. Gov.

Calvin L. Rampton takes Supreme Court Chief Justice F. A Challenge Quotes Offer Highlights Of Address Quotations from Gov. Calvin L. Ramptons inaugural address To fulfill our potential, both economically and socially, we must dare to move forwards We muf not let fear paralyze us into inactivity.

No Usurpation It (state government) will seek neither to usurp toe functions of city and county governments, nor will it abdicate its position in favor of toe federal government Neither a servant nor master, your Utah state government will be a part-with all levels of govern- ment in serving toe needs, of our people. During the coming four years your state government will cooperate with labor, industry and agriculture (to promote toe states general economy). Education Need i To achieve this we must afford our young people toe highest type educational tystem. We must welcome every citizen Into our society and welcome the contribution they can make to it We cannot afford to distinguish between individuals on a basis of religion or race There is no need for distinction between direct descendants of the pioneer and those who joined us last week, for we are all pioneers in this new challenge. I welcome toe challenge that faces our state.

How You Play the (Be Sure Rates Are High) i No Trouble Wliatsover T1IE BRITISH, IT seems, have made a motion depicting the pressures of mob savagery (the fans) on ft rugby player. A definitive production, say. Tribune columnist Russell Baker, but it should have been made In; America where Liston and Clay, for 30 minutes of can earn more, than the entire faculty of ft public school In 10 years. i To that old adage: It doesnt matter whether you win or lose, it how you play toe game, Baker has a comment which loosely translated comes out; Pbooey. A Lovable Image1 Aussies Outguri the FOR THE REST erf his very pro-: 13 and read all about This vocative column, Sporting Life.

INSIDE GUIDE TO turn to Page pett, checked into a Las Vegas Strip hotel this weekend to try their system stateside. Two of them wee reported to have been seen at Work Sunday night. A casino official said riot machine attendants feared toe pair would damage the machines and asked them not to play so roughly. The two left immediately. Local gambling men believe the group Is concentrating on a limited number of riot machines manufactured in Australia only fraction of the more than 9,000 slot machines in Las Vegas.

Local riot machine men say the American machines are now mechanically impervious to the rhythm system known to local gamblers since after World War IL LAS, VEGAS (AP) A squad of Australian would-be riot machine busters has come to town and reported success Monday in its first skirmish amid acres of gleaming chrome one-arm bandits. "Ah yes, things are going very well, said Roy Davies, associated with toe group. Weve had no trouble whatsoever. Davies declined details, saying one of bis colleagues, Cecil Mackenzie, is in charge of our public relations. A check of casino operators indicates the men prefer anonymity for their slot machine system which they claim earned $200,000 in jackpots in Australia.

Davies and his colleagues, Mackenzie, R. R. Cable, Keith Jennings and George Qaro- GOOD READING MURPH TH. SURF'S In the Soup Again POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: Utahs Inaugural Pages 4-5 AND SOON OVER 400 Hus" Other Editorials Page 13 TV FARE; The Best In View Page 177 UTEVTLLE SCORES, An Olympic Winner Enrolls Page 18 5 UP AND DOWN THE STREET: The Business Beat Page 23 'i 'Ci.

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