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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1942

, ne ONE DAY’S WORK FREE FOR U. S. A T Bethlehem. Shipyard in San Francisco, where morale was supposed to be bad, thousands of workers have signed a petition asking the company to let them work free on a Sunday, sometime soon, to help beat the Japs. This plant employs 10,000 men. More than half of them signed the petitions in the first few days. They'll all sign, according to indications. They figure that just one Sunday’s free work will mean 80,000 man-hours of production that otherwise would have been wasted. The workers who started the movement think the men in other shipyards will take it up and perhaps the men in other war industries. They hope it will grow into something so big that the extra push it gives production will be felt - literally around the world. This is the sort of thing that makes America great. It’s the sort of spirit that will bring victory .if the men at the top in production and. government can understand it and live up to it. The union these men belong to didn’t consent to the Sunday without double time—without any time-—until after the movement had gained such momentum there was no stopping it. Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. still hasn’t said whether it will do its part—furnishing power for the cranes, tools and materials, and forwarding the day’s payroll to Uncle Sam. But the workers are determined to do more than they have’been doing, to move production along faster, to win the war. If that determination holds, if it turns out that the Bethlehem workers have voiced something millions of their fellows also feel, then we'll know we’ ‘re no France, and we’ll know we can’t lose.

MRS. ISAAC BORN ; EW Indianapolis women have contributed as much to the cultural and civic growth of their city as Mrs. Isaac Born, who died yesterday at the age of 68. She was one of the early organizers of the League of Women Voters, a former president of the Suffrage club, - she was active in the Matinee Musicale, the John Herron Art Institute, and president of the White Cross Guilds— .all in addition to activities in half a dozen other groups. She was the only woman who ever served on the city solici‘tations commission. During World War I, she served as Ft. Harrison’s hospitality director and she was a devoted Red Cross worker. For the last three years, she was commander of the Indiana State Women’s Field Army for the Control of _ Cancer.. And to this great movement she gave all she had in energy and interest, without thought of any sort of reward. Indianapolis has indeed lost one of its first women citizens.

ADOLF BEGINS TO WHINE Hi LLERs ‘memorial day speech is worth study. It retlects what the German people want to hear, or at least what he thinks is needed to quiet their doubts. And what is happening ir the minds and hearts of rank-and-file Germans is important to us. When they grow restless, the military might of the Nazi dictatorship will begin to crack. : . Whether German. losses and suffering during this werrible’ winter, the bloody reverses in Russia, and the fateful entry of the United States into the war, have changed the drunken German certainty of victory into fear of another 1918 defeat, we do not know. But this Hitler speech seems to support the Churchill-Stalin belief that all is not well with German morale. Hitler is no longer ‘telling ‘em”—he is explaining, justifying, almost pleading for more patience and confidence. ~~ His boasts lack the old bombast. He is on the defensive—never a safe stance for a dictator. ; The predictions of “final victory this year” are conspicuously missing. Having failed so often in the past to make good on such flat promises, he is now apparently afraid to repeat them. Obviously Hitler is very much in need of more quick victories to feed the German people—more victories and peace. That he will gamble everything on winning this year seems even clearer since this war-weary speech. But that is not news to ‘the allies. :

IT'S STILL HAY “HAT wonderful, stupendous, Breathtaking sideshow— the physical fitness division, which once starred the ‘gracious and graceful glide dancer, Mayris Chaney, and which still featyres such attractions as co-ordinators of bowling, badminton, horseshoe-pitching, etc., etc.—has been transferred from the office. of civilian defense to Paul McNutt’s federal security agency. OCD Director Landis must feel relieved. Now he can t on with the practical problems of blackouts and pouring sand on incendiaries. _ But where do the taxpayers come out on this deal? The transfer recalls a story about Calvin Coolidge. He thought he had made a great thrift record as president, with his savings of paper clips and other little items. But, President Hoover, found one Coolidgean extravaance which he could get along without. He abolished the White House stables—and ordered the horses transred to the Ft. Myer cavalry post across the Potomac. ~ Mr. Coolidge heard about it and said: “Humph! Guess ‘thinks they'll éat less hay over there.”

THDAY OF ‘OUT OUR WAY’

WILLIAMS is rounding out 20 years’ work of raying American life—in the home, in the machine on the Taneh,. Readers of The Times who daily in

Hitler's Plar By Richard Mowrer -

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Nazis still Powerful Enemy

DESPITE REVERSES . in Russia—none of ‘which appear to have degenerated into serious routs—the

have the advantage of having excellent. internal lines

lies operate along lengthy external routes. From information reaching me from occupied Europe, it seems that Germany's. for the

jective only. Information that throughout Germany proper barges are being built, en masse, of wood, concrete and metal might indicate a plan to invadé England. It is said that one reason Field Marshal Walter von Brauchitsch was dropped as Hitler's commander-in-chief was that he opposed attack on England. Interesting, too, is the report that the Germans are emphasizing the development of torpedo-carrying planes. Considering the possible throughout the British empire and the world of a successful invasion of England, such an attempt might seem worth a gamble to Hitler.

Re-Equip 100 Divisions!

DOES HITLER CONSIDER, perhaps, that the successful invasion of England would automatically bring about the collapse of the British in the Middle East and in India; the withdrawal of South Africa from the war, and bring the French totally within the German orbit and maybe even some of Latin America? One hundred or more German divisions are supposed to have been pulled out from the Russian front and sent to Germany for reorganization and reequipping. At the same time, Wiropesn sources suggest that Hitler is confident that, by establishing a shortened defensive line 100 kilometers (62 miles) deep, he can hold the Russians back while he strikes elsewhere, be it toward England, Africa or the Caucasus and the

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Westbrook Pegler is on Vacation

U.S. at the Helm

By Helen Kirkpatrick

LONDON, March 17. — Until such time as Great Britain, supported by her allies, is prepared to attack the European continent the direction of allied strategy is likely to pass to Washington from London, The United States’ promise of aid to Australia and the general realization that the Pacific must, for a time at least, be America’s responsibility underlie the decision to move the center of allied strategy from London to Washington. The original decision to establish the council in London was the result of the Dutch and British view that co-ordination could best be affected here. At that time Gen. Wavell was commander-in-chief of the allied eastern forces. Since then the Japanese occupation of Malaya, Sumatra, and Java has pins the allied command in two.

Many Britons Welcome Move

The PRESENCE of Dr. Herbert V. Evatt, Australian foreign minister, in Washington and the possibility that N. E. I. Lt. Gov. Gen. Hubertus J. Van Mook might also visit the United States seem sufficient reason for the shifting of the Pacific council. Prime Minister Churchill probably would have preferred that the council remain here and the Dutch government undoubtedly shares his view, but there is no longer. any valid argument as to why it should. : There will be no objection from the British people if such is the case. An increasing number today doubt the wisdom of strategic decisions which have been taken here. Many would welcome a new hand

"at the strategic helm.

Above all, since the United States has become the watchdog of the Pacific, it seems only reasenable that Pacific strategy should be directed from Washington.

Editor's Note: The views expressed by columnists in this newspaper are their own. ‘They are not necessarily those of The Indianapolis Times.

So They Say—

Congress can best help the farmer by letting him alone—Rep. Clifton A. Woodrum.

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If the press or our citizens honestly believe that the acts of a legislative representative lend comfort to our nation's enemies there must be no question about the right to tell him just that in no uncertain terms—Justice James P. Hill, appelate division of New York supreme sotut, oY » ® Battalion after battalion broke under the strain, shocked and demoralized by the bombing and their despair at never seeing a friendly airplane in the ‘sky.—Dutch officer describing ailied troops in Battle of Java. * * ® . The war oan J0hlY be. Wan’ by. cotitact with. tHie enemies, and by attack upon them. The offensive that the united nations must and will ‘drive into the heart of Ske ho =niire sength Wat we possess.—President Roosevelt.

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because two teeth were missing.

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The Hoosier Forum

1 wholly disagree’ with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.—Voltaire. .

“I DON'T WANT A PENSION; I WANT A JOB!” By Joe D. Greene, Bloomington You who read this (if any), I

want you to know I am still an American, willing and anxious to

But it appears to me that a great many ex-service men, including

myself, are not getting a square deal.

My own case, I served 11 years in the army including two years in A. E. F. ‘I am now 49 years old, not as spry as I used to be, but well able to work. But I can’t get work. For five months I have made

every effort to obtain employment |!

without success. Unless T am successful in obtaining employment in the Text few days, my family will be forced to apply for relief.

Speaking for myself, and I believe others in similar circumstances, I don’t want a pension. I want a job. 8 = ” “AND WHY NOT SOME LETTERS OF DEMERIT” By J. F. 8., Indianapolis

Donald Nelson has recommended that “letters of merit” be awarded the men who do the actual work on guns, planes, tanks and ships that take part in military victories. This is a splendid idea.

~ But why neglect anyone? Why

not a few letters such as these from the army and navy? To the West Coast Caulkers: Because you struck for $1.37% an hour, instead of the $1.12% you were being paid, the ship you were working on was not. put in service and we were without proper protection on our coast line. In the area this ship was to protect, a tanker was torpedoed and 26 of. our seaman who were working for $32 a month died in a blazing sea of oil, To the Foster- Wheeler Boiler Shop Workers: Tank production suffered a week’s delay because you demanded the right to smoke in the shop while at work. These tanks were to have been rushed to thes front but it is now too late, that front no longer exists. Thousands of brave men died in desperate need of them and

do anything I can for Uncle Sam.

(Times readers are invited to express their views in these columns, religious conMake

your letters short, so all can

troversies excluded.

have a chance. Letters must be signed.)

hundreds of ruined cities now, too, are smoking. To the Southern Shipyard Workers: You struck because you thought a 10-hour working day too long. Inclosed are photographs of the dead bodies of some of your fellow Americans. These men fought for days without rest, waiting for. supplies and reinforcements which were to have arrived on the ships you did not build.” Perhaps by looking closely, you may recognize a son or brotHer among these bodies. To Congress: . World maps with the new boundary lines clearly marked in red are being sent to those of you who have

not yet realized that America faces’

disaster because of the demands and delays imposed by greedy, organized minorities. To those of you who do recognize this truth but care more for your political ambitions than for our country’s life, yellow badges are being awarded, appropriate decorations to be worn down the cowardly path you follow in yielding cravenly to the selfish demands of pressure groups. hele # = = “YES, WE MUST REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR!” By Rowena Applegate, 2238815 Pierson st. A short time ago a young lady had a letter in the Forum protesting . the use of the slogan, “Remember Pearl “Harbor.” Referring to the boys who lost’ their lives . Dec. 7, she said, “Let our boys . rest in peace.” I think the writer of that letter has a mistaken idea of how “our boys” feel. Those boys will never rest in peace if we forget Pearl Harbor. Perhaps a few manufacturers are

making money on their pins, etc.,

but . the people who wear them

Side Glances=By Galbraith

have only one purpose in mind, that is to keep the United States Pearl Harbor conscious so that they'll -bend every effort to winning this war and avenging the Dec. 7 tragedy. I'll grant you that I'm not pleased with: the labor-capital situation, or with deferment of movie heroes, but why lay down on the job because ‘these issues haven't been ironed - out? More boys are dying for - your freedom, that you might not lose the constitution of the U. 8S. Remember Pearl Harbor! Remember Wake Island! ber Gen. ‘MacArthur and the boys living in the fox “holes. Why, when I hear someone

rationing, complaining about hours and wages, I get so angry I could

ill, I'd shout from ‘the housetops, “Remember Pearl Harbor.” , ,

s = =» “WE WILL ALL BE UNION SLAVES BEFORE LONG”

By J. P. Cook, Windfall. * Well we had a primary two years ago. It was one more that went on record with the judge calling the grand jury and charges nade against the whole outlay— about 500. Wasn't that a niee bunch? But what became of it all?

Nothing. Are they going ‘to have that same bunch ‘this time? = If so, you may see some of the ripper bill writers going off ‘with ‘the’ voting - machines on their backs.

sons in the army. I for one have. Are we’ going to have our sons drafted and sent over the seas to be killed to save a country that they can't get a job in- because of about eight million union laborers? What is going to become of the other 125 million? . . . ° Give the unions a little more power and every man and woman in this nation will be forced to join the union and we will. all be union slaves. ... If time is ‘extended there will be war here .for these big labor bosses won't listen to the president or anyone else and if they get in power ‘let. me say. this, God pity the

people. , «+. : z= 8 =

“WE FACE THE GREATEST JOB OF OUR LIVES”

1 t Kell Ir. Indians UniBY met oY of Medicine; Bloomington.

In the days to- comé each of us is going to be called upon to offer

possible. and lack of foresight responsible,

nothing can. be gained in considering it at this time. Certainly it| could not alleviate the hardships in store for us. all. We are at war—in a fight for our very lives and existence, Lined against us are forces which would take away our last breath of national unity. But we have a pride in us that must surely raise up our heads to victory. Through the breadth of the land Lincoln loved, throughout his living dream of a free America, the American people face the greatest job of their lives. In a frame of scarlet red, with increased devotion for the cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, with firmness in the

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preack: a sermon, ‘and if I ‘wasn't|

We people of this nation have|

sacrifices we never before thought : As to the dire neglect|

and were too strong politically to be denied.

The Principal Elements

BUT THERE WERE other reasons. One was that there were many other and less easily undere

stood theoretical cures of this evil,

One was to tax away from everybody all their buying power, except enough to leave money for only necessities or fo. absorb at present prices, without bidding higher ones, all the estimated 65 billions of dollars worth of 1042 production of "consi

ody knows it or how that would work to check inflation. It is pure theory. But it is not

pure theory that it would mean taking by faxes

from people perfectly fantastic sims. : At the treasury, where this theory was born, that result caused no hesitation, On the contrary it was suggested, if not proposed, to make .the tax-payer find monthly in .cash—not merely the terribly high oy of 1942, but part of the much higher rates of Rising farm prices and lahor wages are two prine cipal elements of a rising general price structure, Yet. the government has been unable, while proposing grievously bearing tax laws, to muster the courage to strike down these great elements of inflation. It is grotesque. Many unfortuhate people, due to the destructive effect on business and present income of the government’s many measures of war restrice tions, are finding it necessary t6 try td borrow money to pay the current installments of taxes.

| The Country Knows It

IN MANY CASES income is being solar impaired

that, even the current talk of these fantastical tax

and “forced-saving” methods has invoked the “law of diminishing returns” on revenue from even ‘press ent taxable income. Figures .are not currently “available: on the: total decline in market values of stocks, bonds and other Securities due to present policies, but this loss alone in available wealth to pay taxes and in national sources undoubtedly -runs. into - billions.. Inflation is already started and far on its way. . It is a fashion among some in Washington to say ‘the cost: of living has not risen importantly. The housewife knows. that it has murderously increased. Between this and the fall in values are vanished billions—before new taxes even begin to work. The country is beginning to know this even if Washing. ton doesn’t. .

A Woman's Viewpoint By Mrs. Walter Ferguson : gay

IT’S PATERNALISM as usual in Washington these days. The f. war- has not noticeably changed the government's attitude toward the people, whom it seems to re gard as heedless children or semimorons. . Evi g possible is done to keep them in a state of arrested development. Whereas a total war calls for the full physical and mental pow ers of a nation, and certainly it cannot be won. unless ‘the people have somé measure of self reliance, the general motto here is, “Keep ‘em soothed.” “This is war” radio broadensts,; sponsored by the Office of Facts and Figures, in which some of our most radiant movie stars participate, can appeal only to infant mentalities. . They would fit in swell with first-grade classroom work. : ‘Donald Duck is regarded as a persuasive influtnos upon reluctant taxpayers, which will strike thrifty souls as something out of “Fantasia.” Why must the Treasury spend money to make people like What the law plainly says they've got to do? Surely, if the American man Las sense enough to earn the money, he’s got sense enough te especially now when his country is in danger.

Does Uncle Really Know Best? : = .

THE FIRST LADY cruises up and down the land, warning us that the right to strike should never curbed, even when it's a question of losing the war, and social benefits are said to be more. necessary than usual They've even started to erect a building which will Louse -a large staff of workers whose sole duty

Wind igen cid ig tensive effort to take initiative away from the citie zen and center it entirely in Washington “bureaus. : Maybe Uncle Sam always knows best, but I'm sure of one thing: The American peqple realize that

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