Spirits Which Come Out of the Mountains

GREETINGS FROM UTAH:

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the April issue of ARIZONA HIGH-WAYS which is devoted in its entiretyto Utah. That is the finest example ofunselfish cooperation between statesthat I have ever seen. We in Utahare deeply indebted to you and your associates in Arizona.

May I take this means of congratulating you on the high caliber of ARIZONAHIGHWAYS. In my humble opinion thereis no magazine printed by any state inthe Union that is in the same class withyours. Your colored reproductions ofscenic areas in the west could not beimproved. Congratulations!

Herbert B. Maw, Governor, State of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

I am just in receipt of the Aprilnumber of ARIZONA HIGHWAYS. I congratulate you on the beauty of this number and on the information it containswith reference to Utah and the Pioneers.

If you have half a dozen copies tospare, I will appreciate it if you willsend them to me with bill for same. Ihave a number of friends in the eastand in England that I am sure wouldenjoy this very unusual magazine. Iam sure that the people of Utah willbe much gratified at the effort you haveput forth to call attention to the onehundredth anniversary of the settlement of this part of the world.

In my travels through the countryI have often referred to the ARIZONAHIGHWAYS magazine as the most artistic and beautiful of any publicity in theUnited States, and I mean it. The colorwork is superb and your selection ofviews is marvelous. Sincere appreciation of your kind re-membrance at this time and of the finecontribution you are making to theliterature of our country.

George Albert Smith President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Richfield Chamber of Commercewas very pleased and honored to receive the April 1947 issue of your veryfine publication. I am certain that thecitizens of Utah are most highly honored by this fine gesture of neighbor-liness of yours to devote one issue ofARIZONA HIGHWAYS to the state of Utah. ARIZONA HIGHWAYS is without doubtthe finest publications of its kindin the nation and Utah should feelvery fortunate in being shown this con-sideration.

We who live in the more scenic regions of Utah are keenly aware of the need to publicize the great western areas which offer the tourist some of the most spectacular natural beauty extant. Utah and Arizona have so much to offer and the surface hasscarcely been scratched with regard to large-scale tourist travel.

much to offer and the surface hasscarcely been scratched with regardto large-scale tourist travel.

The Richfield Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to note the fine spirit of cooperation and mutual good-will which exists between the States of Ari-zona and Utah.

W. L. Warner, Jr. Executive Secretary Richfield Chamber of Commerce Richfield, Utah.

THE HAPPY STATION OF A FRIENDLY NATION:

Before my enlistment in the Marine Corps in 1939, I was a very enthusiastic hobbiest of DXing radio stations from beyond the high seas. After returning to civilian life, I resumed my hobby. Last year I happened to receive the North American transmission of PCJ-"The Happy Station of a Friendly Nation," again. I verified the reception of their transmission via letter and also enclosed two copies of ARIZONA HIGHWAYS. During December I mailed the Christmas copy to Mr. Edward Startz, producer of the "Happy Station" programs. Mr. Startz of PCJ, Radio Nederland, Hilversum, Holland, writes as follows: "Just a few lines to thank you very much, indeed, for the splendid magazines you were kind enough to send me. I already used some of the articles of the issues in one of my recent "Happy Station" programmes and shall certainly have more opportunity for doing so in the future." The radiation of programs from Holland are as follows: Sunday and Wednesdays-8:30-10 a.m. on (15.22, 11.73, 6.02) megacycles to East and Near East; 2-2:30 p. m., (10.73, 9.59, 6.02) to Africa and the Mediterranean; 7:30-9 p. m., (11.73, 9.59, 6.02) to the Americas. Tuesdays-1-2:30 p. m. (11.73, 9.59, 6.02) to Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.(These times are M. S. T.) Reports to PCJ are always welcomed and an attractive verification card answers all correct reports; address, PCJ, Postbox 10, Hilversum, Holland (Nederland). Anthony B. Sanchez Phoenix, Arizona

"CANYON DE CHELLY" by Ansel Adams

Canyon de Chelly, deep in the heartof Navajoland, is a cruel scar on the faceof earth. It is so deep that only the sunof eleven o'clock reaches parts of thecanyon's depths. And the brightest sunthat has ever shined will never penetrate the gloomy remembrances thatthis canyon holds for the Navajos forhere came Kit Carson and the U. S.Cavalry long ago and rounded up manyof The People and started them on theLong Walk into captivity.

MOUNTAINS AT DUSK

I wonder if the mountains' hue Against the sheen of skies May not have matched the mystic blue Of the Holy Infant's eyes? Ora Lee Parthesius

PALO VERDES

Yellow glory stirs the desert where the palo verde flowers Proud saguaros wear gay jewels for these gold-dust laden hours Bold hills nudge the bright horizon as the ochre spell enthralls, Palo verdes, there's enchantment when your yellow laughter calls..

DESERT NIGHT

By day, the cacti stand as still As tall cathedral steeples, At night, like watch-towers more alert They guard the desert peoples.

The hilltops reach to snatch a star, And sometimes catch one falling, The fireside dogs return the bark Of wild coyotes. calling.

They're waiting for the timid moon, Behind the mountain... hiding, Till nature hangs it in the sky, A lantern for their guiding.

PUEBLO POTTER

I bought a claim to time and space; An earthen jar for water. The blood of invincible Indian bands Coursed through the rugged, wrinkled hands Of the aged Pueblo potter. I drink from the jar a puma's grace And the deathlessness of the potter's race.

Fern Tapscott Bell