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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1942

DON’T TALK—RATION! OU don’t prevent a run on a bank by telling Peovls that something drastic may be done pretty soon to keep it open. If the bank’s unsound, you do something drastic quick. You close it, by government order, to protect the interests of all depositors.. Shortages are the same way. You only encourage hoarding by talking about the necessity for rationing scarce commodities. | If you believe rationing is going to: be necessary, the sooner you start it and the less you say until you're ready to start, the better for all concerned. Remember how sugar disappeared from the stores

= L when, after various government officials had said there

was plenty, Mrs. Roosevelt and Secretary Wickard talked on the radio about a possible scarcity? ~The hoarders got busy right away, but government agencies hesitated and postponed and delayed for three months before starting the consumer rationing that became inevitable the night Mrs. Roosevelt and Mr. Wickard sounded off. . 2 8 = WE Kor’ ws tremendously difficult to make and institute rationing plang, and we don’t want to add to Leon Henderson's problems, but it does seem to us that the technique, in too many cases, is faulty.

The method being used doesn’t give enough consideration to the unfortunate thing in human nature which, "even in wartime, makes some people try to protect them- ~ selves regardless of the fact that they're hurting others. If, as we strongly suspect, the rubber shortage is so serious that gasoline rationing should be extended all over the country, all pleasure driving forbidden, and private cars or their tires taken and paid for by the government and kept - for essential uses only, we wish the responsible official would stop hinting about such actions, and start acting. As it is, too many folks are wearing out their tires too fast because they think they might as well get all the use they can out of them before the government, maybe, calls a halt. 8 » » 8 8 » JT would have been well, we think, to announce rationing of household articles made of iron and steel the same ‘day the war production board announced their manufacture would be stopped. So with other things of which it is known there won't be enough for everybody. Granted, some of the American people aren’t going to like rationing. But they'll like it even less ifyit’s delayed, after the government knows that eventually it’s necessary. For delay merely gives hoarders a chance to get and enjoy or waste more than their share, at the expense of everyone else. And most Americans, in our opinion, would rather know at once all the government can tell them about the

full extent of the sacrifices that are going to be asked of ~ them.

NEITHER TOO LITTLE, NOR TOO LATE

HILE we cheer the British capture of the Madagascar naval base, we can remember that the formula for victory is no secret. The British. forces were neither too little nor too late.

It was not a matter of more heroism or brains, but of superior power. This is particularly clear because the Briti ish were defeated in Burma the same week they won at Diego Suarez.

The same Churchill and the same British general staffs that planned Madagascar planned Burma.

~The British soldiers, sailors, marines and fliers who advanced across Madagascar were no braver, no smarter, no more determined than the British forces who were licked .* 80 completely in Burma. : In one case the British had the most men, the most . guns, the most ships, the most planes. In the other case - they were tragically short of all those. Ge Madagascar proves just what Corregidor proves—in reverse. If endurance and unbelievable valor could defeat a larger and better equipped enemy we would not have

ost Luzon; there would have been no British fiasco in Norway, no Dunkirk.

Madagascar i is welcome evidence that there will be tha desired offensives wherever and whenever the allies can

concentrate enough power to give their troops and crews a fighting chance of victory.

TAX MORE INCOMES

finally proposing lower exemptions on the income tax, = Secretary Morgenthau is beginning to grapple with the realities of the nation’s fiscal problem. : He has recommended, reluctantly and somewhat ging-

, that 6,900,000 voters be added to the income tax rolls,

‘reducing the married man’s exemption to $1200 (now 800) and the single man’s exemption to $600 (iow $750).

That would produce $1,100, 000,000 additional revenue,’

which only $100,000,000 would come from the new taxers—an average of about $14 each.

Before this cruel war is over the government will have dig much deeper into the pockets of rank-and-file citi8, either through an income tax or a sales tax. ‘We hope it will choose the former, for the income tax geared to the principle of ability to pay. But it is a plain matter of arithmetic that, after taxing

2 incomes to the point of diminishing returns, the treas- |.

still won’t have enough revenue,

Fair Enough

| By Westbrook Pegler

NEW YORK, May 8—The Dies

committee should be able to get pretty good mileage out of its new appropriation of $110,000, for this appears to be a little more than its yearly average expense up. to now, but the important thing is that the committee is to continue its work and preserve its files from a hostile administration which has always resented dis- . closures of ‘communist affiliation or flirtation among government bureaucrats ' and would like to get its hands on the records.: This great mass of information, containing; it is true, an element of gossip and hearsay, has been ac cumulated over a period of four years against stubborn resistance from the extreme left wing of the government, including Mrs. Roosevelt, who undertook: to discredit a committee of the national legislature by publicly mothering a group of precocious pinks, and the president, himself, on one conspicuous occasion: It is a record which probably could not be replaced and should be protected from those whose political peace of mind would profit from the knowledge that so- many damned spots were reduced to pulp or ashes.

He Started as a Greenhorn

MARTIN DIES IS not to be. counted among the wiser statesmen of his time, for he is a bit of a bumpkin and his ways are uncouth, wherein he calls to mind the Hon. Hugo Black, the backslid nightrider, whose disrespect for the constitutional rights of his political adversaries—more than any other single achievement of his career—qualified him for a place on the supreme court. It was inevitable that any honest man starting such an investigation as Dies did—would not confine himself to the treacheries of the notorious German-Amer-ican bund, but would pay equal attention to the ramifications of the Communists operating under many false names and labels. It was inevitable, too, that, as individuals in and close to the government were identified with such groups and activities, Dies would be smeared as a total ignoramus, which he is not, and as

‘ a Nazi, Fascist and disruptioner, all terms now applied

to all anti-Communists. He was an utter greenhorn when he started and was the butt of many ribald pranks, including some outrageously prejudiced and distorted reporting by

- that element of the press corps in Washington who

felt that they had a mission to promote New Dealism and hide its faults rather than to inform the people.

It's Not Been Refuted

ON THE WHOLE, he has turned in ag good performance on a thankless and unpleasant task which, in the final .history of these times, will provide a chapter of disagreeable truth. He started with no more knowledge of Communism, or the methods of the bolos, than any yokel might derive from a reading of the old Hearst red scares, but went to the books for larnin’ and had the good luck to connect with J. B. Matthews, a renegade bolshevik, who knew all the personalities and most of the answers and, much more important and helpful to Dies, knew how to trace connections. It must be observed that Dies has been abused and ridiculed by members and adherents cf the ad-

‘ministration only when he was exposing Communistic

activities and the infiltration of Communists and fellow-travelers into the government. When he was digging up Nazis and Fascists he was, at worst, ignored and at some such times even heard his name uttered in tones of praise. But at no

- time has he had any real co-operation from the de-

partment of justice and it may be well to keep in mind the fact that most of his material has never been refuted.

The defense, or reply, has been personal ridicule of the investigator which is ‘ever the favorite retort of the political culprit without an answer.

Next Jap Move? By William Philip Simms

WASHINGTON, May 8.— Japan’s next major land operations, some of the best informed military attaches here believe, will be against the maritime provinces of Siberia. There are several reasons for this. First, Japan regards Russia as her mortal enemy. Throughout her population it has long been axiomatic that Russia would one day get her unless she gets Russia first. One hears that sort of thing even from Japanese school children. Colossal Russia is moving eastward. Mighty Japan is moving westward. One or the other must give way. Second, Japan is /no wconvinced that it is just a question of time before America's much-dreaded bombers, based on Kamchatka and the region around Vladivostok, will smash Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and other vital centers to smithereens unless she beats America to these nearby bases. Third, Adolf Hitler is believed to have sold Tokyo on the idea of a do-or-die, all-for-one and one-for-all series of strokes against the united nations this summer with special emphasis on Russia and then the British empire.

The Army vs. the Navy

IF RUSSIA COULD be knocked out bya Grsuy synchronized German-Japanese offensive, the might then turn on England and Japan on India leaving the United States to fight it out alone with such help as might be had from the British dominions. ‘ At least two things are fairly certain. Hitler is extremely uneasy over the situation, feeling more than ever that if he is to win at all it must be this

year. And in Japan, the army wants a bigger share

in what is going on. Thus far, the war in the Pacific has been amphibious. It has been in, under or over the water and for the most part under the direction of admirals. This has not pleased the generals, particularly those who went up against MacArthur and Wainwight in Bataan and Corregidor. Nor has the ease with which Japanese soldiers advanced in spots kept them from losing face. So the powerful army clique back home in Japan is said to be clamoring on for a Siberian campaign, using Manchukuo gs a springboard.

So They Say—

Those who insist that we conquer Hitler first seem

incapable of understanding that we are in a world |

war.—Herb . Evatt, foreign minister of Australia.

If women buy in ‘a black market they are as guilty

58 thos yko Sol) stare isoods a4 an Tegally igh a Gregory, office of price administration

Hitler will be killed by his own generals who who will then say, “we are good boys. Make peace with us.”— Emil Ludwig, German-born biographer. ”

Because of your age and broad knowledge of mill--

airs and understanding of the army's prob-

tone 30 will be of grester of

INDIANAPOLIS

Same Old Bottleneck!

: ® 3 : The Hoosier Forum I wholly disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.—Voliaire.

“THIS TASK BECAME A HEARTENING EXPERIENCE” By L, Piinciva)_su aid Telehers of School No.

wish to extend thanks to all the people who registered with us for war ration books. Their spirit of patience, courtesy and co-operation made the work move rapidly and efficiently for the benefit of all. This task became a pleasant and heartening experience for us as we heard these American citizens express their willingness to sacrifice, their desire to serve and their appreciation for the privileges of life in a democracy. . . .

| “STOP THIS ‘DO AS I

SAY’ WAY OF THINKING” By C. R. W., Indianapolis I don’t . believe the governor should be singled out as a violator of the 45-mile-an-hour speed regulation as was reported in Inside Indianapolis. The governor might have had a good excuse (but probably not). The point is that the worst violators of the laws they enforce are the police officers who- zip through town at rates of speed far above the legal limit, not in police cars on city business, but in their own cars for their own pleasure. It’s about time our officials, from patrolman to governor, stopped their “do as I say, not as I do” way of

* » 0» “WHY NOT ETIQUETTE FOR OUR POLICE FORCE?”

By K. Knapp, Indianapolis

‘On behalf of people driving in Indianapolis, I wish to raise again the aged criticism of certain Indianapolis policemen. It seems to me that there are times when an officer of the law could politely write out a ticket for a motorist without . subjecting him to such trite and time-worn. phrases as, “Don’t you believe in signs?”—or “Can't you read?”, etc. People should realize that a police

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officer’s task in dealing with the public is a difficult one, and a

great many of them do; however,!

even though a person is in sympathy with the police force, and is very willing to pay his $2 for unknowingly violating some traffic rule, he is not exempt from being sarcastically insulted by a person who probably ‘can’t see, read, or drive as well. Perhaps if a little more diplomacy and tact were exercised by the Indianapolis police in enforcing rules, the task of dealing with the public would not be such a Simens one. Why not install a course of il quette in the police training program? After al, if we were al perfect drivers, we would need very few policemen.

® » » > “OUR DESIRE IS TO PROTECT INVESTMENT IN OUR HOMES” By E. OC. Bardwell, 973 N. Ritter ave. The intolerance of “Us Common People” as portrayed in his tirade against Irvington property owners in tonight's paper. for their desire

to protect the investment in their homes is pitiful. After all this war is being fought to protect us against despotic confiscation of our property.

Just what is the “blue blood” he

referred to as inhabiting this part of town? The man living behind me is a machinist, the one next to him a railroad trainman as is the father of one of the boys across the street. who frequents our home. Approximately half the men in my immediate neighborhood wear blue denim to work. Maybe that makes them blue bloods or maybe

Side Glances=By Galbraith

| [friend | | violators to handle this beer, It is | |a situation that is much worse than | |if Hagemeijer were elected prose- '} |cutor. I don’t know why your paper

they acquired their homes because they were industrious and thrifty. As for the patriotic self-sacrificing armament factory worker so eulogized, I wish I were being remunerated at the same rate though I do have & college education and wear a regular suit to work. » 2 ” “SAVE THEIR PENNIES AND INVEST IN STAMPS” By L., J. Sullivan, 819 Board of Trade building ‘Thanks a lot for printing my reply to Mrs. Moore who took issue with me regarding Mrs. Roosevelt's activities.

low’s views on any question. and I am quite aware of the fact Mrs. Roosevelt has a tremendous following. However, simply because I disapprove of her public activities should mot cause my being placed in a concentration camp. That, as I understand it, is Hitler’s method.

I have no ill feeling toward anyone who disagrees with my views as long as they do so openly, as Mrs. Moore and others have already done, by signing their names to their letters in your paper as I believe they are sincere. However, I have received & number of anonymous letters at the office, some of them printed to. disguise the handwriting, and others

no- addresses and, under the circumstances, I cannot help but feel those people are by no means justified in taking me to task. I would like to suggest to those others who write anonymously that they save their pennies and invest them in war stamps. Bye bye now and buy bonds. » " tJ “WHY DO YOU CONDONE SUCH A SETUP?”

By Roy Poland, Indianapolis I read with much interest your editorial tonight titled “The Primary.” You say that it is “contrary to public interest for a law enforcement official to engage directly in the liquor business.” With this I heartily agree. I do think that it is equally bad fo:' one in law enforcement to indirectly engage in this industry. For example, Judge —=—- turns the people loose, who handle his 's beer. He forces law

condones such a set-up. Why don’t

you act? #. un"

1 |“T0 soME c. D. WORK

IS ONLY A SOCIAL F.

|By “1. ‘Cheke,” Indianapolis. Every time I see a picture of one|

Wanted:

I can appreciate the other fel-| :

with names, very common ones, but |-

[In Washington

By Peter Edson

WASHINGTON, May 8—WPA has on its rolls 495,000 men and 134,000 women over 40 years old. « « « This'ls more than two-thirds

the people on WPA today, and the

problem is to train them for’ production jobs, to release youn workers for active duty. . . « Bie cycle tires are licensed in Sweden to conserve rubber, . . . Over 400 . million cases of canned vegetables, fruits and fish were packed in '1941, and on May ‘29 the bureau of census will take an inventory of 2500 canners and 15,000 wholesalers to find out where all these cans are today. . . . People live longer in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Jowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas than in any other section of the country. . , . New ruling on Walsh-Healey act now permits: certain government contractors to hire girls of 16 and 17. . Two airplanes and a ship are bringing cargoes “of Russian dandelion seed from the Soviet to America, for experimental plantings of this kok-sagyz, rubber-producing plant. ‘

Instructor Pilots

GERMANY IS BUYING plywood tents in Sweden, « o «+ CAA wants 2000 instructor pilots by‘ June 15, . Postoffice department says airmail service will not be curtailed even though more commercial planes are transferred to armed services. . . . Air passengers to Latin America now number 2600 a motith,

Attendance at FBI police training schools has passed

39,000. . . . Criminals 25 or younger account for half the arrests for robbery, two-thirds the arrests for burglary and three-fourths the arrests for auto theft. . » Maximum rent for a 40-ton: steam crane has been fixed at $100 a day or, $1200 a- month, in case you need one for the garden. . .. Railroads will need 320,000 additional workers this year.

Pep Shows Working Out

A GOOD MANY observers were skeptical whin the army public relations staff started its program of having soldiers make pep talks to workmen in war production plants during the noon hour. In a few instances last winter, plant managers balked at taking the time out of the working shift to assemble big plant forces in cold yards, merely to have speeches made at them. But fhe army now maintains that these pep talks do good and show definite results—that wherever one of these talks is delivered, production curves shoot right up.

This Patent ines

A LOT OF these German-controlled patents which the Bone committee is loking into would normally. expire in four or five years, so it might seem unnecessary to pass legislation permitting the: government to free monopoly held patents. But it doesn’t work out just that way. ; After an iniital or basic patent is filed, improve ments in the process or the product will be dis

covered, and additional patents will be taken out on

them. The result is that while the basic patent wint

- expire, it is usually obsolete by the time it does ex-

pire, and during its life it has been so prolific that it has spawned enough additional patents to keep a monopoly alive forever,

A Woman's Viewpoint By Mrs. Walter Ferguson

ALL; THE MONEY spent on cigarets in the last 50 years has not gone up in smoke; quite a lot of it built Duke university at Dure ham, N. C. Founded as recently as 1924 by James B. Duke, whose fortune

came from tobacco, it took over

one of our country’s older schools, Trinity - college, which had been’ established in 1838. In its mage nificent equipment and the beanty of its surroundings Duke now matches the world's most famous educational institutions. Of Gothic design, built of sturdy native Cambrian era stones the university proper—the Men’s College— is a series of joined buildings arranged in quadrangles and dominated by the famous chapel whose bell tower, modeled after that of Canterbury cathedral in England, is a landmark of perpetual glory ageing ig pale Carolina sky. The Women’s College, on the same campus but a mile away, is smaller but equally impressive. Ibs architecture is Georgian,

A Twofold Challenge

THERE ARE FRATERNITIES, but no fraternity

houses, so that the members can never feel theme selves apart from the whole student body.

A few steps outside any door leads one into the. noble pine forests which surround and seem fo shelter.

and offer constant benediction to the schools. One can imagine no lovelier setting for work, and I kept wondering whether the students really sppreciaty their good fortune.

Perhaps not. But it may be that the bitter inter lude of war will bring them a new awareness of the benefits of American education as well as a new sense of its responsibilities. Dr. John Lund, Duke’s librarian, has put it well, In a recent report about his own department, which, by the way, now exceeds 600,000 volumes and contains some of the largest and most valuable book collections in the nation, he said:

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“The declaration of military war marked the tems

porary defeat of our own cause. Buf our fight must be taken up again. To us the present offers a twofold challenge; to recognize first things and put them

first, and after that to strive to make our libraries and our universities instruments of progress, good will

and peace.”

: Editor's Note:- The views expressed by cohvmaiste tr thin newspaper’ are their own. They are not necessarily these of The Indianapolis Times.

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