Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 November 1944 — Page 18

he Indianapolis Times PAGE 18> ‘Friday, November 8, 1944 WALTER LECKRONE ' MARK PFERREE Editor Business Manager (A SCRIPPS-HOWARD NEWSPAPER)

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Give apm and the People Will Find Their Own Way

TWISTING THE FACTS ~ . TT RESIDENT ROOSEVELT put a reverse twist on the facts when he said last night: “We have been told during this pdlitical campaign that unless the American people elect: the Republican presidential candidate, the congress will not co-operate in the peace. This is a threat to build a spite-fence between us and the peace.” There is no such threat. The Republicans have pointed out—and the long record proves—that Mr. Roosevelt has shown himself unwilling to co-operate even with a Democratic congress, in many domestic matters and especially in foreign affairs, which he has insisted on conducting behind a wall of secrecy. And what the Republicans have said i is that a President who would not work with a congress dominated by members of his own party certainly cannot be expected to work with the next congress, which is likely to have a Republican majority in the house and perhaps in the senate, ° ‘a ow HE ”- i cs a ® MR. ROOSEVELT mentioned the overwhelming passage last year of the Connally*and Fullbright resolutions, pledging American co-operation in a world organization for peace, as evidence of congressional agreement with administration foreign policy. - * The record is that the administration tried to delay these measures, and that they were advanced under outside pressure. Congress—including many members whom the * administration has damned as isolationists—co-operated for peace when it got a chance. But it co-operated in spite of Mr. Roosevelt, not because of any encouragement from his attitude that congress should keep hands off foreign affairs. The imperative need for mutual confidence and teamwork between President and congress in establishing "a world organization for peace is one of the compelling reasons why it’s time for a change. As Governor Dewey said at Baltimore: “If we are not to run the grave danger of seeing this whole program wrecked upon the rock of one man’s arbitrary will, we must install next Jan. 20 an administration’ that wants to work with congress, that knows how to work ‘with congress, and that deserves the confidence of the people ‘and their elected representatives.”

THE SPECIAL SESSION WE HAVE always believed that every citizen-should vote. The broader the base of the’ electorate, the stronger is a democracy. Therefore we indorse the action of Governor Henry F. Schricker, who followed the lead of Governor Dewey of New | York and Governor Keily of Michigan in calling a special session to consider an extension of the hours on which the

s that employees is be ol work, -without Joss of: pay order to vote. THe el believed this provision was sufficient, but there were some who argued that many war * workers and farmers still would find it difficult to go to the polls before 6 p. m. Since those who advanced this claim include responsible leaders of labor, who are ina position ‘to know the situation, we “believe that the legislature should go along with the governor's recommendation. Anything which may bring about a fuller expression of the © popular will is worth doing. And the Republican members of the legislature hardly can defeat a proposal that parallels the position of their party’s candidate for President. If the legislature adopts the governor's suggestion, as we believe it will, the responsibility of the individual citizen to cast his vote will be even greater. Certainly no one can then say that he did not vote because he did not have the opportunity. ; That is the way it should be.

THE VOLKSSTURM

HITLER has now taken the last of his available German manhood—not just the able-bodied, males, but also those between ‘16 and 60 who are “able to bear arms”— and fashioned them into a Volkssturm. This is the guertilla + army which is to defénd every ditch and bush, perhaps even: after the Wehrmacht has surrendered. If anyone doubted that Hitler would take desperate measures in his desperate plight, here is convincing proof. But all he can gain is time. “In return for it he will destroy more and more of the German people. A band of youthful and aging guerrillas, hastily assembled, can harass and kill and disrupt, to be sure. lost war, And what will happen to Germany's agricultural and industrial production when these motley troops leave field and factory for the last stand against the invading allies? Can women and older men and still younger children, and hostile foreign workers keep Germany going for long? Obviously not. But Hitler is bent only on prolonging destruction.” Nothing will satisfy his sadistic nature but that the.end of his swollen ambition shall have the shambles | of a bleeding Eurdpe as its setting. Whether the blood be of enemy or countrymen is all the same to Kim.

MR. ROOSEVELT SAID—

“W must have, I assert with all possible emphasis, national planning in agriculture, We must not have, as now, the scatfering of our efforts through the heterogeneous and disassociate activities of our governmental agencies-dealing with the problem. On’ the other hand,

expedient to another. We need unity of planning,

“|"tirgéney which this year comes from sources deeper

is decked with tinsel, not clothed with light and

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But they cannot win Hitler's

we must Avoid the present tendency to jump from one tem- |

our adniinistration ml, eaplitels pon “ares

REFLECTIONS— | So Little Time

By Johtt w. Hillman

ONE or the best contempor- . ary novels and a haunting popular song both bear the same title: “So Little Time.”

sum, up the spirit ab land today. They are both a. description and a warning. ] , You féel it in the air. Even the "weather, with autumn’s hazy farewell to summer, blends with and accentuates the message of

than the immemorial changing of the seasons. Those who cannot quite suppress a slight shiver do so from more than the augury of the frosts. The winds that are brewing ‘at the top of the world are not physical; their early finger of cold probes the mind and spirit, as they whisper, like the mistral: “So little time.”

Their Eyes Look Beyond You :

YOU SER ‘it on the street, The tall lads in uniform, with sweet young girls clinging to their arms. Their eyes look beyond you as you pass; they are seeing something else, even as they hoard their hasty crumbs of happiness, as they try to crowd a lifetime into an hour. These two, a boy too soon a man and a girl not quite a woman formed, are quite alone in the throng. And that intenseness, which you can feel as well as see, is because they know that for them there is so little time, Not only on the streets and meeting places do you sense ‘it. It is in the homes in the long glances at a son who is about to go hence, it is in the faces of mothers when a door bell rings. It is electric. in the railroad stations where, as Tom Stokes points out today, “the still flowing tide of soldiers and sailors” and their loved ones live out the poignant roles of war,

Pageantry is Decked With Tinsel

IT 18 for thig'reason, that so much of this political campaign has seemed hollow and petty. The pageantry

glory. The old slogans and fetishes are empty shells. at ‘times, that in an hour of fateful decision, men are acting on a plane of personal selfishness, casting their ballots because they are Republicans or Democrats, because they belong to the C. L O. or the N. A, M, The debates are filled with blame and recrimination, the air is filled with nasty whispers about the President, while the little tin gods of Hollywood and Broadway mouth sneering phrases about Tom Dewey and prate of traitors and Fascists. Even the dead are not allowed to rest untroubled in their graves. Few there are now who recognize and respect an honest disagreement, who are ready to concede that each of the candidates is a. patriotic, high-minded gentleman who, if elected, will to the best of his ability carry out the will of the people and serve America faithfully. For this is the way of elections. But it all seems shoddy and unworthy of the great issues which hang in the scales—issues that must be decided soon, at the polls and afterward. And there is so little time.

Can We Put All This Behind Us?

* CAN WE put all this behind us after the balance is cast? Can we recognize that the areas of agreement are wide, that both parties have indorsed, for the most part, the things in which the people of America believe? That whoever is elected will be President of the whole nation, our commander-in-chief, our representative at home ‘and abroad? That he has a fateful responsibility, and needs the wholehearted support which is the patriotic duty of each citizen. Can we forget what has been said and done, and win with charity pr lose with grace? Can we put our hearts to the great’ task ahead, in war and peace, not as bitter partisans but as united Americans, free and strong? Can we, in short, be worthy of the fearful demands of the day. Can we? We must. For the sands are running out. : There is so little time.

WORLD. AFSAIRSs

Another Fumble:

By Ludwell Denny

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.—The latest CHinege incident is another sample of the Presidents facility for ‘messing up delicate situations. We do not agree with those WRo say the President is the chief “cause of the trouble—-the Chinese dictatorship, which slows down the war effort, is more to. Blame. But Roosevelt's methods multiply the difficulties. He has made scapegoats of the two top-ranking Americans in China, Gen. “Stilwell and Ambassador Gauss. Chars acteristically, he tries to laugh’ that off. He says it wag all a matter of personalities as between Stilwell and Chiang Kal-shek, that there was no dispute over policy or strategy-—-which is grossly unfair to Stilwell Then he adds that the “retirement” of Gauss has no connection with Chiang’s demand for Stilwell's recall!

Acting on Washington Instructions

THE ISSUES are grave. Unless Chiang can curb the factionalism and corruption of some of his powerful associates, China cannot achieve the unity ‘and strength essential for victory.over Japan and for post-war lesdership in Asia. Stilwell and Gauss, In requesting better Chinese use of lend-lease supplies and more effective military co-overation by the Chinese warlords, were acting on Washington ine structions. f

of sending “personal” representatives. After once sending a White House aide, the President dispatched Vice President Wallace to Chungking, and then Pat Hurley and Donald Nelson. As a result Chungking and Washington were filled with rumors that the President was not supporting the official American policy expressed by Stilwell and Gauss; and that the Chinese finance minister

Harry Hopkins at the White House. Another report sald that Roosevelt had precipitated the break just {as Hurley in Chungking had completed an agreement with Chiang. ‘

Standing and ‘Effectiveness Impaired

LET US ASSUME that the American policy 1s pgriect, .and that Stilwell, Gauss, and Hurley are all perfect agents of that policy. Even so, Stilwell and Gauss would not have much standing or effectiveness

President personally, and Hurley could do little if Hopkins cut in: Note that: the proper constituted Washington authorities—Secretary of State Hull, | retary of War Stimson snd Cie of Sag Mu:

‘| be read between the lines. A naval

| By a Veter, Indianapolis

But they were undermined by the Roosevelt habit |

had so notified Chiang Kai-shek after talking with

in Chungking after Hurley arrived to-speak for the.

| Pm Forever Blowing Bubbles!

POLITICAL SCENE—

That Flowing Te

By Thomas i Stokes

ONE OF the most ¢ vivid Sptise sions; as you travel hurriedly about the country from big city to big city, is the still flowing tide of sols diers and sailors through the raile road stations, and the constant scenes ‘of farewell before the hole in the iron grating where the ticket taker stands like a weary monument to the modern ‘god of transportation. 3 BR Here is the girl of the moment, sweetheart of the day, andthe boy Jouhes her gaily and she replies in kind. There is the girl with whom it is very serious, a scared look in her eyes as she gazes into his face, never taking” her eyes away as she tries hungrily to record every feature, There is the boy who feels all this. And sometimes there is the boy who does not. seem to feel it and is ashamed of that—-you can usually tell,

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I wholly defend to

The Hoosier Forum

disagree with what you say, but will the death your right to say it.—Vdltaire.

“BIG NEWS READ BETWEEN THE LINES” By William L. Hall, 852 Prospect st.

In The Times of Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the lower lefthand corner of page 1, there was an article headed “Drunk Charges Hurled at Naval Officers by Teamsters’ Paper.” In this article the big news is to

officer is no differént than millions of civilians. He likes a few drinks when off duty. But the big news in the article was that a teamster was roaring about someoné else drinking. With the present apparent liquor shortage, was the teamster yawling because he was dry, or did he wish to belittle someone, or both? It is my sincere hope that everyone who read the subject article will take into consideration the lack of equality between the two stations of life that are prerequisite of being a teamster and heing a naval officer.

eae, 8 “A FEW THINGS ABOUT THE RASH REPUBLICANS”

Bor Both HEH A its SRA the eafiiral page os “| so-called facts - and figures about the “dreadful Democrats,”~1'd like] to say a few things about the “rash Republicans.” -On Aug. 31, 1919, the public debt was at its peak, due to the world war I. Prior to March 3, 1921 (when President Harding went. into office) there had been a reduction” of $2,546,000,000 in 19 months under Woodrow Wilson. In addition, the Wilson administration bequeathed to its successor cash assets amounting to $3,786,000,000, making a total reduction of $6,335,~ 000,000 to be credited to the Wilson administration, This record was avoided as much as possible on the ground that since 1930. elections, the house hasbeen Democratic, and if anyone was to blathe for spending that money, it was to be the Democrats, But, a Republican administration, supported by Republican majorities in both house and senate, came into power after the election of 1928, President Coolidge, who during his own tion was constantly discussing economy, had al‘most nothing to ‘say about Mr. Hoover and economy. As Presi.

failed in their duty to warn us of the growing dangers of communism. That might be because they can't bear to make such painful a sions.”

(Times readers are invited to express - their views in these columns, religious controversies excluded, Because of the volume received, let: ters should be limited to 250 words, Letters must be signed. Opinions set forth here are those of the writers, and publication in no way implies agreement with those opinions by The Times. The Times assumes no responsi bility for the return of manu2 scripts and cannot enter corréspondence regarding them.)

very much in Democratic times, but these aren't Democratic times. These are New Deal times. Can you name any other period during which the Communists have attained as much power as during the past 12 years? 1 agree that we won't have any trouble with Communists as long as the Democratic party is in power. We can’t very well have trouble with them, if we don’t oppose’ them. Can we, Mr. Warren?

licans would have us believe that all the workers who support Eleanor’s husband. are Communists 1s unfoundéd, The Republicans are very specific as to whom they are calling what and why, and their charges aré not so vague as to be

while none of his predecessors had more than one. He replaced old automobiles with 11 new ones, and each secretary was provided with a

car and chauffeur. At government | directed at classes. expense. As President, Hoover re- LEE. fused to call a special session of | «prwgy 18’

the congress elected in-1930 to meet the. unprecédented, emel, ency, in governmental expenses. @! Lopmbtant and velterstad. Atelementa by ‘the ‘Présidént. ansecabinet, while] the depression was rushing upon us, “conditions were only tem- # The misuse of credit, facilities - of "the federal reserve system for stock market speculation was also an act under Republican administration. . This war is a big job. Who can win’ a war without money? To listen to Mr. Dewey—and believe |freely and had 50 many new cars on him--it can be done. To-listen to|the d long before the war, and Mr. Dewey is to also believe he, per-|so y electric appliances, and war soually, will see that all the lovely|did not bring those as all those

GOING TOO FAR” By A Bidy Hendek “Indianapolis Sin

the laughing stock of other cotntries and we are at this time the best - country on the face of the globe. Even if Mr. Roosévelt did bungle us into it. ‘ The working people have never lived as nice and spent money as

Your statement that the Repub-|

Shin. Davey. 1. going. 00. fa3- OY. trying to win. It. really ‘makes ush

things we've been doing without during this war will be immediately showered upon us—as he enters the White House. As for ‘me, I'll do without a sweeper, and iron, a refrigerator and bobby pins, AND Mr. Dewey, forever—so long as we can win this war and make it the end of all wars. ”

“REPUBLICANS ARE VERY SPECIFIC” By Mrs. Opal-P. Seamands, Indianapolis

Your “Red Herring” letter began very well, Mr. ‘Warren, because in| W the beginning vou inadvertently

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dent, Hoover had’ four secretaries,

admitted that- the Democrats have

Side Glances—By Galbraith

things have been frozen since the war, The man who has been’ helping to win‘the war is best fitted to help win the peace. Working men and women, be careful. Be sure you have more than a full dinner pail. You are entitled to more than just a living. » » “I AM STILL TAKING IT" By Guy Reby, Frankfort I was very happy sometime ago when I read in The Indianapolis Times that Westbrook Pegler was leaving The Times. Most all nis writings were slams about labor and labor unions, and Mrs. Roodevelt and the President. Without the

articles, it seems he couldn't think anything else to write. about.

And the wives; more controlled, than’ the girls and

oftén with a child to Wom they must give half

their attention. ‘The little dramas of war,

'They Never Quite Convo You'

THEY .BEGIN to get into you, even though you know this is war, and war is always that way. They never quite leave you, they bob up every se often in the secret places of the mind as you ge about the. business of finding about politics, and listen to politicians, and listen to political speeches, gnd sud« ‘denly they rise up to make all this political hullae balloo look unimportant, sometimes silly, and so far from reality, & Especially when you pick up the newspapers ‘and i see the casualty lists, and your eye catches an item like this: ’ “MARINETTE, Wis.—A mother’s long wait since her son was reported missing after the fall of Bataan in 1942 ended here today when the war departments advised Mrs. John Boyle that her son, Sgt. William Neumann, was officially reported dead on Oct. 7, 1944, a prisoner of war of Japan. He was a radio operator and received his training at Scott field.” That's all. He went through the hole in the iron grating once.

‘There Is No Whole Truth’

AND THEN you learn about the whispers from one

sponsible for the .war, furtively directed to. mothers like that mother, and the claims from the other side

that President Roosevelt and the Democrats’ are ree sponsible for fhe victories, and the promises from each side that if elected it would bring your boy back home sooner. ~~ . ‘All for votes. "And the ‘arguments about preparedness, whether

_| President. Roosevelt saw the war coming and did all

he could to prepare for it and, in rebuttal, the reade

ures. truth is, of course, that there is no whole truth,

True, communism doesn’t . ae 2 the votes in congress against preparedness

of war, that is, the great bulk of them, and the politicians veered this way and that, as they struggled with their consciences and without full information, for nobody seemed to have full information. It does * little good to pick up what a man said severil ago, nor is it conclusive proof to point out how he yoted. : So many people said so many things, and so many politicians cast votes they now regret.

A REPORTER who lived close to congress, not only in those days closer to the present, but during the middle and late 20's, recalls little incidents— The Mississippi Democratic congressman, Percy Quin, a very plain fellow who smoked a gnarled stub of a pipe, ranking Democrat on the military af fairs committee, who argued to the house not so. many years after the first world war that an army of 50,000was sufficient for the United States. . . , Chairman

{ Martin Madden of the house appropriations come

| mittee, a Middle Wetarn Republican, yho constantly resisted large mili and naval appropriations, and - Bide

Speaker ‘Nick Longworth (R. ©.) taking the floor, to lead the fight to override the veto, 3 \ The New Deal and the emphasis on economic ree covery and reform, to make the United“States a better place for: everybody, to spend money to feed people, and provide work and build up the country, with which the country agreed, rather ‘than spend for big armies and navies. . . . President Roosevelt's warning to the nation in his quarantine-the-aggres« sors speech at’ Chicago in 1937, and the continued fight in congress, nonetheless, against large military and naval appropriations, representing the yearning of the people for peace. ’ We wanted to keep those boys from going through the hole in the grating. It doesn’t do much good now to argue about al those things.

IN° WASHING TON—

10 Million Tons

By Edward T. Leech

. REMEMBER the scrap campaigns, when Americas families combed their attics and cellars for old irom to help the steel industry making arms! . Those campaigns were hecessary because between 1933 and shortly before Pearl Harbor America exporte ed over 10 million 1088 of yen and; gies] syrep 4 Japan. This was done over the protests of the iron and steel industry. 5. It was done in spite of appeals by American organs izations for an embargo on oil and scrap shipmanty

side that President Roosevelt was personally res ¢

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has sold out to Mr, Dewey, he has his cartoonist to slam

ripe, gripe, that is all he could

Now I have taken The Indian_|apolis Times ever since it has been The Indianapolis Times, and a long time while it was The Indianapolis Sun. What makes me feel bad now is that the editor of this good paper ren

Roosevelt with his cartoons, and the little dog was brought in several times. Also, The Indianapolis Times

to Japan. It was done when a national Gallup poll showed public sentiment overwhelmingly against such exports, It was done becalise the Roosevelt administration

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