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TURDAY, MARCH 1, 1943

1S, AND NOW— ago today—Pearl Harbor, Now most of acific and southeastern Asia is gone.

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Only parts of Java and Burma are left before the advancing |

foe—and MacArthur's heroic hold on the Bataan tip. The enemy sweeps on, threatening Australia on the south and India to the west, hoping finally to meet his axis partner coming down from the Middle East. Terrible months in which we, who were so. blatantly cocky in our might, have been humbled by a smaller foe who prepared hie we boasted. Even more devastating than the enemy’s strength has been our own carelessness, our own confusion, our own indecision, our own weakness. Slowly we are coming out of it. Our fighting forces are growing rapidly in size and effective leadership. Production line is beginning to hum. Selfish interests are, mere and more of the defensive before a grim public opinion. National | unity of purpose is deeper and wider than ever before. | But is there enough time left? The next three months, we are told _by our leaders, are crucial. Neither the Japs nor the Nazis have any intention of giving us more time. They know it is now or never for them. They must win in 1942, and to win this year they must strike with everything this spring. They will. So we must Sohte shou, We are corntred. We can’t wait longer. Three months of decisive spring battles to go. If we are to turn the tide that threatens to engulf us, we must forget about next year, about what we are going to do in the future. Time has caught up with us.

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asses, a littlé noted figure in the press It would be different if

. TOM MOONEY : M MOONEY = of great and terrible events. ~ he had died in prison. Nearly 26 years ago he and Warren Billings were convicted by perjured testimony of a fiendish crime. Belief ~ grew that they were not guilty of bombing the preparedness day parade in San Francisco. Clamor for their release became world wide. But for more than two decades the state of California kept them behind bars, refusing to act on overwhelming evidence of their innocence. : Guilty or no, it was argued, they were radicals and _ agitators. Freed, they would go about the country. rallying forces of disconten wi revolution and endangering Amer- ~ ican institutions. t at last Mooney was pardoned, and ~ then Billings was, oe though timorous Californians trem- . bled, nothing happened. Billings lives inconspicuously. - Mooney made a few speaking tours, but found that even ~ those who had fought for his freedom were not greatly interested in an aging former prisoner or his 1916 brand of radicalism. His [health failed. Now he is dead. Tom Mooney was dangerous to American institutions ~ —but only while he was unjustly imprisoned, only while, ~ locked in San Quentin, he was a symbol of American justice mocked and denied, |

an drive to take over control of the ent compensation systems was prestatistics attempting to prove that the

ted that in Michigan alone 250,000 jobless at the peak of the con-

director of the state commission, os “Unexpected industrigl activity and

'HE ROSTERS his salary for dighifying baseball. If the war continues very long the game will get all the nity it needs from the venerable gents out there pitching.

DGE LANDIS

D to this time there has been no concerted foreign: directed axis botage in the United States,” J. Edgar oover told Te the other day. The first four wants of that statement need special Ap . Theft there has been little sabotage may trug, in part, to Sha commendable vigilance of the FBI nll other agencies; , But it probably is more largely due ‘something else namely, to an axis belief that the time for e-scale sabotage is not yet ripe., | We have every, reason to assume that there are numer- : ese and Italian agents in this country

ad; and that their orders, thus far,

been tc lie low, avoid detection and be prepared to ke at: le momen when wide-spread sabotage can be do. the most damage and create the greatest ot struck “up to this time,” but tha doss

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This and That

By Peter Edson

Cost of Living Up 13.59, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR statisticians who make

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The Dog House: London

IF YOU WANT to get a nice trip to London at government expense, there seems to be one sure formula—get a high government administrative job, do it in a way which subjects you to widespread criticism, become unpopular with your associates, and as a reward for trying you'll be sent abroad on a special mission. That happened when John D. Biggers was eased out of the job of production boss at OPM, and it happened agdin recently when Charles F. Palmer was relieved of his position as federal housing coordinator.

__ The gag in Washington is that London should be e-named “the dog house.”

New York Goes Western .

SOME OF THE 300 wage and hour administration employees who were moved from Washington to New York to make office room for expanding war agencies

in the capital are still agog over the reception given them in the big town. It beat anything a western chamber of commerce ever did in welcoming a new glove factory. Mayor La Guardia sent the police glee club around to sing for ‘em, and the mayor also told the newcomers not to be afraid of the subways which, he said, were no worse than Washington streetcars. Barney Mulady, a native-born New Yorker who is acting head of wage-hour public relations, got busy and promoted a lot of free tickets to the movies, free trips to Rockefeller Center, 80 free tickets to the opera, and about as many free meals at leading hotels.

| Westbrook Pegler is on Vacation

| Aviation

By Maj. Al Williams

* A RADIO BROADCASTER says he talked to an unidentified lieutenant, serving on an unidentified ship of the navy, who told him: “It was so hard to hit the Japs with the ammunition on hand . . . issued in 1930-31. When it was tested a year ago it was found to be only 30 per cent efficient. . . . This low degree of efliciency made it impossible to work out an effective anti-aircraft fire pattern.” With congress and Attorney General Biddle debating their ideas about censorship’ to prevent leakage of vital information to the enemy, it’s time that the administration and congress found a way to nip off such fearful charges as that broadcast which indicted the condition of the navy’s anti-aircraft ammunition. Censorship aimed at stopping leaks of vital infor-

"mation to the enemy is one thing, But this blast

against the navy’s ammunition could do more harm to our cause than any amount of technical information leaking through to the Axis gang. “Ammunition” means everything to the service fighting men. Une less his belief in its soundness’ goes all the way his morale is shot to bits. Such charges also upset public morale more than news of defeat.

Let's Investigate Now!

THIS CHARGE SHOULD be investigated right oft the bat, without formality, and the findings should be given the widest publicity, regardless of whether the report of defective ammunition .is proved or disproved.

Our war leaders must recognize that “truth is the best publicity an honest government could use in dealing with an honest people.” We don’t need censorship to air, squelch or estab-

lish the truth or untruth of damaging claims against

the condition of our service ammunition. We do need some new, quick, drumhead method for getting | the facts and making them public. I have had enough experience in the navy to know that no religious ritual is followed more rigorously than the daily, constant inspection of ammunition. If the ammunition were faulty, the navy would certainly know it, and would have tossed it over the side and turned in a report of the discard. Whether or not we agree with its policies, we must admit that the navy has never fooled the people.

‘ Editor's Note: The views Gipressed by columnists in this newspaper are their own. They are mot necessarily these of The Indianapolis Times.

So They Say—

The slaves of Germany and the slaves of Japan are producing arms at a peak which we must equal and then surpass—quickly. Donald M, Nelson. . oy

: » ‘eo The Hoosier Forum I wholly disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.—Voltaire.

“SODA CLERKS HAVE JUST BEEN GIVEN THEIR CHANCE” By E. R. Dickinson, 5739 Rosslyn ave. I am sending this in to you, my first, because I wholly disagree with part of Mr. Marshall's letter; the

former grocery delivery boys, drug

boys in our defense plants today.

I've been in close and constant contact with most of thd large industrial plants in the city of Indianapolis for the last few years and have yet to see any unnecessary loafing on the job, or any unnecessary waste of materials, and I do keep my eyes open though at one

{time I was only a soda fountain

clerk in a neighborhood drug store. These boys worked as delivery boys, clerks and even loafed around the corner drug store, because industry couldn't or wouldn't give these boys & chance to show their real worth and ability. Now that their chance has arrived, a chance for these boys to make a little higher income, to do their bit for the protection of their country, why should there be any dissension? This gesture of industry in accepting these boys, giving them all a chance to make good, is wonderful. This is what makes America what it is today, a free country full of hope and ambition. And I assure everyone that these boys are and shall continue to be a part of the backbone of America.

) “a » “STRAY DOGS ARE CHIEF SOURCE OF TROUBLE” By Arthur S. Mellinger, 3500 W. 30th st. «+ « I want to quote the following from Carl R. Davis, president of Hoosier city branch No. 39, national association of letter carriers: “We, as letter carriers, like well behaved dogs and try to be friends with them; but despise bad ones, and we feel that the owners are at fault in such cases. A dog is just what his owner makes of him, just as a major portion of our criminals are traceable to wrong training as children.” He further states that

‘1200 letter carriers are bitten each year, and one case caused death.

part where he criticizes the use of |

clerks and even the drugstore cow-

- (Times readers are invited to express their views in these columns, religious controversies excluded. Make your. letters short, so all can have a chance. Letters must be signed.)

In all cases stray dogs are the chief source of trouble. . .. This is more than a “sissy” problem, and in the next legislature there will be a law with teeth to take care of the dog problem. ‘I have been asked, “What can ‘we do” All good citizens can report to the assessors all dogs: that are not claimed by any one. If you live outside the city, I think your state police will be glad to ald in getting rid of all stray dogs. : 2 = 8

“LET'S STOP CHILDISHNESS

AND. WORK TO WIN” By Diarence F. Goodyear, R. RB. 19,

A year or so ago I wrote to the Hoosier Forum in reply to a protesting letter concerning the drafting of sons and brothers into the army. Now we see that we did not draft them soon enough. Why? Because this is a democ-

racy and there was too much public opinion ‘against such a measure three or four years ago. We hoped that we could sit calmly back on our haunches and let the British and the French do the actual fighting, while we grew rich from selling war munitions to them. Such a procedure has netted us less than nothing. It has prolonged the war for two or three years longer than it would have lasted if we had a first line fighting force. ; Yet, with this example before us we continue to bicker over defense work profits, priorities ratings and draft deferments. Unions are still struggling to organize labor and still seeking higher wages (and incidentally more incoming dues). It would seem that a major per cent of the people of this country do not realize that if we don’t stop this childishness and work to win this war we might some. day be

Side Glances=By Galbraith

working ior nothing under a dictator., The remarks made by a military official in Batavia, Java, before the present attacks suit this situation perfectly. If an enemy bomb was dropped in our midst maybe we would realize from its death and destruction that we aren't just playing war! : » » » “BANKHEAD BILL WILL LEAD TO INFLATION” By Lillian Whicker, 419% N. Davidson st. Through this column I wish to say to the American people that while our brave boys across the sea are risking and giving their lives for the preservation of ‘democracy and the American way of life, let us here at home do all we can to keep the ship of state on an even keel. Let us help the President in his fight to prevent excessive prices that lead to inflation and financial

disaster. Bes| 1 do not believe that enlightened

farmers in general approve of the Bankhead bill, a bill which would prevent the administration from disposing of government held surplus commodities in order to stop runaway prices for they know that if farm prices keep climbing, other prices will go up accordingly, and there will be no checking this “fly. ing jinny” until there is a collapse. Housewives in particular, I appeal to you to fight this bill to the end that it may be defeated. We have seen democracy in action in regard to the physical fitness branch of the OCD and the congressional pension bill which caused so much resentment and raised such a furore. Let us have some action on the Bankhead bill, the passage of which is really a matter for grave concern. Let us fight for the defeat of this bill or any other that is detrimental to the general welfare, : ” o 2 “CHAILLAUX TRYING TO HINDER RUSSIAN WAR RELIEF”

By A Defense Worker, Southport. Well, I see Homer L. Chaillaux is still on the job. This time he gets his name and picture in the paper with an attack on Russian War Relief, Inc. As usual Homer tries to be subtle by prefacing his work with an atack on the Reds. However, it was quite plain this was merely to cover his obvious attempt

ly | to hinder the work of Russian War

Relief, Inc, and smear the prominent, nationally-known patriotic citizens who sponsor it.

president puts it—then the Ger-man-Russian battle line is our Russian front. And any attempt to hinder help for our Russian front Sor Hitler. Joseph E. Davies is correct when he says, “we should remember such an attitude was made in Germany.” Gen. MacArthur says that, “the hopes of civilization rest on the

army.” What a sory

DAILY THOUGHT Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind; it shall fall vickenoreman on wicked. —~Jeremiah 30:23.

If this is all one war, as our}

It is called the law of diminishing returns, rates of taxation can be so 80 high as to discourage business and other incentives to create wealth, Tax rates eg they go-will result in lower rather revenue to the taxing source--and revenue will go relatively faster and : increase in rates of taxation.

Moving in the Easiest Way

OUR WAR ADMINISTRATION seems never {o have heard of either principle. At least its actions and proposals do not indicate that it has,

: The Office of Price Administration is also the ofs fice of civilian. supply. Its duties are not only to prevent undue price boosts, but also to insure at least a minimum of supplies to the civil population.

It has acted boldly and courageously to.control & few prices although, in spite of its efforts, the cost of living has gone steadily upward. But if it has done one single thing otherwise to conserve civilian sup- . ply, I am not aware of what it ‘was and when it happened. On the contrary, it has moved ruthlessly, without warning, and with no very convincing show of neces’ sity, to ruin many a small Business and to cut off, completely or partially, many sources of civilian necessities, It has simply moved in the easiest and most arbitrary way to take what we have for allied and American military uses on Harry Hopkins’ slogan of “give 'em hell” or Mr. William Batt's “root, hog, or die.”

It Isn't in Human Nature

ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE which displays indifference to both well-established Juineipies for war and peace is the treasury’s astonishing tax proposal. Who Xuows What proportion. of the war cul should be borrowed? ; Nobody, and, anyway, that is not the real ques~ tion. The real question is: “What proportion of a cow's food can you take -. away and still get milk?” I know men and céorporations, not a few of them, who, if they worked much harder this risked more, did more busines and made mare mahey than in the last tax year, OE Br ors Tut Se) an the end of the year. Are they going to do that? It doesn’t lie in human nature. That bill certainly needs debate.

A Woman's Viewpoint By Mrs, Walter Ferguson

WHAT 18 PATRIOTISM? The Ft. Worth. (Texas) Chamber of Commerce defines it as a willing ness on the part of landlords to ent their property to families

same story--an ugly one in these times. The other day I attended & Red Cross meeting and my heart swelled with happiness at the sight of so many women bent over their sewing. They were making children’s garments. One could imagine the joy they would bring to youngsters in many places. And surely a part of the warmth felt will be of the spirit as the children realize that somewhere women who have never seen them are yet: aware of their want and are toiling to alleviate it."

What About Our Own Children? *

- BUT WHAT ABOUT the children of our own land who, right now, and quite literally, have no place to lay their heads? Shall we not spare thought for their plight, which daily A Hoty Gefyierais? Atleast Wa oan be. giad Shut Wusingss men of Pt. Worth are awake to th bag he such an atti tule in their own comm Itty: Si PIOpaTe 10. SwALen other citizens. to a condition which imperils the wele fare of the nation.

A—Write to the General Register Office,

‘set House, W. C. 2, London, England. A fee of five

shillings, one penny, should be sent by International Postal money order payable to the Registrar Gene pr The date and place of birth should be stated. What, Jp ithe peuaity. Jor evsion of We VS HT t? ¥

worthy banners of the courageous;