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the greatest, administration. and still is—sorely needed. No ‘man in this political generation has won wider Few have reached the esteem in which he is held by members of both parties, his reputation in congress, where he served for a quarter of a century before beginning the longest tenure of any secretary of state in our history, is unique. Of course he has had detractors, many of them al But they have been the kind that enhanced his honor in the hearts of the people. If one word were chosen to describe this elder statesman, probably all who know him would say spontaneously, He is living proof that probity can succeed Those who disagreed with him never doubted his unwavering sincerity. There have been few such tenacious fighters in the political arena. This soft-spoken and kindly gentleman has Whether in the congressional minority when he fought almost alone for lower tariffs and a rational international economic system, or during those years at the state department when the President cut under him with a succession of White House favorites, Cordell Hull stuck to his high principles.

public confidence.

through his career,

In polities.

a spirit of steel.

makes us laugh, or curse. The answer will not be fou

letting down the war effort, it is tne home front the ene to know that our fighting f contrary, they are stepping up the attac heat that the enemy is Goebbels and the Japs

fort.

showing that our arms produc which two-thirds is in critical the latest Eisenhower request,

SECRETARY HULL ORDELL HULL after moye than half a century of pubNothing but ill health could nave forced the “Father of the United Nations’ to resign at this critical period, when the issues of a democratic interpational security organization are in the balance. He has been an outstanding secretary of state—one of He would have been a strong man in any In this weak cabinet his strength was—

lic service has retired.

integrity.”

- 8 n » ~ ~ - AS SECRETARY OF STATE he succeeded in his Good Neighbor policy with Latin America. He failed in his heroic efforts to prevent world economic conflict, with his reciprocal trade policy, because totalitarian nations were in the saddle. The policy, however, continues to live. For ‘the same reason he could not prevent the war. But he realistically saw the trend, and tried to prepare for it, before most of those around him. : The high point of his achievement probably was the Hull-Moscow pact and the Connally resolution in which _Britain, Russia and our own senate were pledged to an - international security organization with enforcement power

and with equal rights for all peaceful nations, small,

» tJ ” ” » + TO UNDERSECRETARY STETTINIUS, whom the President has nominated as Secre . wish all success.

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HOME FRONT TEST

(GOEBBELS says Germany will win yet because we are The Japs say the same.

getting war-weary, Anyway, it isn't true.

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TO- MEET this crisis our government will reconsider - and delay many of its plans for iffdustridl reconversion to non-military production, But quick action at the top in Washington alone will not do the job. There must be .complete co-operation from industry. check the dangerously premature flow of workers away from war production lines and shi jobs, W

we at home can

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FOR VARIETY’S SAKE : SENATOR BYRD, having conferred with Mr, Roosevelt, reports that the President's inaugural address at the White House next Jan. 20 will be the briefest on record, taking only four or five minutes to deliver, Well, we suppose that the novelty of being i does sort of wear off, after the first few times,

natural enough for, Mr. Roosevelt to feel

Now-—when the big powers are turning back toward the old sphere-of-influence system, against which he has fought so vigorously—America and the world need his vision and courage more than ever. We hope Mr. Hull's health will allow him soon to serve as the President's unofficial personal adviser on foreign affairs, as Mr. Roosevelt wisely suggests.

tary Hull's successor, we Despite his lesser experience, he has had the advantage of association with Mr. with our allies as lend-lease administrator, as of the Dumbarton Oaks conference and latterly secretary of state.

He will need the co-operation of congress and. no ~ of the President. gr » NO less,

Hull and of dealing “chairman

nd in words, but in acts. If we on the home front are not getting weary and we shall have to prove it. For my means—he has good reason orces are not letting up. On the k, putting on such retreating on almost all fronts. So . are right in assuming that the allied failure, if any, will occur on the production line, Before we shrug that off as an absurdity, we had better take a long look at the latest appeal from Gen, Eisenhower. He has just doubled his order for niachinegun and rifle ammunition, That order cannot be filled without unprecedented efFor it is not only such light ammunition that is | needed. The lack of sufficient heavy artillery ammunition and bombs is very serious. So is the shortage of tanks, trucks, landing craft and auxiliary ships. chief, sums it up in a report tion is 40 per cent behind, on items. And that was before

And labor must

pyards in search of peace PB Chairman Krug says that the new Eisenhower order calls for an additional 77,000 workers at once. Though this is a stiff challenge to the home front, it is a joyous one. For it results from faster American advances on the fighting fronts. It tory—if, as Gen. Marshall says, prodigious effort of our armed-forces.

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Christmas Books By Robert Duncan

CONTINUING LAST WEEK'S list of books recommended as Christmas presents for friends and relatives in the 4-94 age bracket (and those limits aren't altogether rigid), here are books previously omitted because of lack of space,_and some new ones %ince received which belong in the Christmas stocking. j Non-fiction subjects are legion and so are titles, but here is a selection of non-fiction books which have already proven their wide appeal, or seem destined for a place on the bestseller lists: “China to Me,” a partial autoblography by Emily Hahn (Doublettay Doran: $3.00) is the personal and exciting story of a woman who saw the Jap rape of China, was interned, and finally was exchanged o the Gripsholm.” “

Miss Hahn

Ziff Offers Sweeping Peace Plan

“THE GENTLEMEN TALK OF PEACE,” by Wil. liam B. Ziff (Macmillan: $3.00). A sweeping plan for altering the map and winning a permanent peace. “China Takes Her Place,” by Carl Crow (Harper: $215). The story of modern China, by the author of ‘400,000,000 Customers.” “On My Own,” by Walter B. Pitkin (Scribner's: $3.50). Warm and colorful autobiography by the author of “Life Begins at 40.” “Woodrow Wilson,” by Gerald Johnson (Harper: $2.00). The life and career of President Wilson in photographs, with running text, “Winged Peace,” by Air Marshal “Billy” Bishop, RCAF (Viking: $2.75). Global aviation and its future. “Bride in-the<Solomons,” by Osa Johnson (Hough ton Mifflin: $2.00), Pirst-hand account of exploring in the islands which were to become a bloody battle ground, . “Between Heaven and Earth,” by Franz Werfel (Philosophical Library. $3.00), Author of “The Song of Bernadette” presents his views on life, art, and politics. “The Bible and the Common Reader,” by Mary Ellen Chase (Macmillan: $2.50), Making. the Bible more understandable and a real pleasure to read.

New Novel of Unusual Interest

A NEW NOVEL of unusual interest is “The Magic Year,” by Jcachim Maass (L. B. Fischer: $2.75). The author, who is in this country lecturing on German literature, writes what may be presumed to be autobiographical recollections of a happy childhood year in Hamburg. Maass writes with deep perception, tenderness, and poetic feeling. It's the first of a projected trilogy. ; “The Dream.of Home,” by Nivea Busch (AppletonCentury: $2.75). Five ex-marines face the problem of readjustment to civilian life. ‘ “By Valour and Arms,” by James Street (Dial: $3). Drama of a ghost ship and the siege of Vicksburg. “The Scarlet Lily,” by Edward)F. Murphy (Bruce: $2.25). Novel based on the life and times of Mary Magdalene.

Variety in Children's Books

HEADING THE LIST for juveniles is the familiar classic, “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” (Pantheon: $3.75). Illustrated by Dore and a volume to treasure. : - “Jumper,” by Nicholas Kalashnikoff (Scribner's: $2.50). The story of a Siberian horse which has received widespread applause. “Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams,” by Jeannette Eaton (Harogurt Brace: $2.50). Colorful history for early teenagers. “Yea! Wildcats!” by John R. Tunis (Harcourt Brace: $2). Basketball, as played in Kokomo, and a novel for young people in its own right. “The Secret Spring,” by Emma Atkins Jacobs (Winston: $2). Mystery and romance at Chautauqua,

WORLD AFFAIRS—

Saar Window By William Philip Simms

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29. — “Give the French a window,” according to an old Palatinate saw, “and they will take the room.” They mean that if fhe French could gain possession of the Saar, the Rhineland would soofi be theirs, Gen. Patton's 3d army is slugging its way past Metz into the Saar “window.” Once it is taken, the valley of the Rhine would be within easy reach, The Siegfried line would be cracked open. But that will not be easy. I visited the region, 10 years ago at the time of the plebiscite to determine whether the Saar would be annexed by France, revert to Germany or retain its status under the League of Nations.

Miniature Old World Pittsburghs

IT TAKES its name from the Saar river which rises in the Vosges mountains in Eastern France and zig-zags northward to empty into the Moselle, a few miles above Treves, Down the valley lie the towns of Volkingen, Saarlouis, Merzig and Mettlach. Above them tower chimneys beiching fire and smoke, and a maze of structures from which pour deafening industrial noises which proclaim them miniature old world Pittsburghs. This region cluttered with settlements, is crisscrossed by barge-laden river and canals and gridironed by a network of railways and highways. This is the famed "Saar basin.” Roughly it is 30 miles long by :25 miles wide and its 850,000 population makes it one of the most thickly settled regions of Europe. It is also the third richest coal-producing area on the continent, after the Ruhr and Upper Silesia, and the presence of so much fuel naturally brings allied ine dustries—metallurgical, -glass and pottery works. All this sounds as if the Saar must be very drab, It isn't. It is most attractive, A stone's throw from clanging mills and the gray slagheaps are green fields and wooded hills. Even along the Sulz river, the most industrialized of all, lazy landscapes, farms and forests screen the ugliness. Instead of the smoke and-dust begrimed row-houses so typical of American and British milltowns, the Saarlanders live in individual cottages scattered about in carefully worked gardens,

Entire Region Is Economic Unit. ‘ FRANCE AND GERMANY have fought over this

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this war, that is just what it is integrated economic unit—perh;

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The Hoosier Forum

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

“WILL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE?” By a Spanish-American, Indianapolis The attempts by outsiders supported by arms paid for by American taxpayers to stir up trouble in Spain, to unseat the legal government of Spain—a government that

did not attack a fallen France; a government that remained strictly neutral during the North African invasion—must be regarded as contemptible by one interested in fair play. . Will those who urge others to interfere in the internal affairs of Spain by supporting or condoning the conspirators who hope to turn the Iberian peninsula into a scene of renewed fratricidal strife be responsible for innocent blood shed in another sanquinary conflict on Spanish soil? . n . “IT IS SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT” By A. J. Schneider, Indianapolis Not being connected with the | medical profession or any hospital, nor am I a New Dealer, Socialist or other parasite scheming to live

off the sweat of the other fellow's brow—just an old line Jeffersonian Democrat fanatic in the defense of ALL of the freedoms guaranteed us by our Constitution, so many of which have been cancelled during the past 12 years, I feel qualified to answer “Patient’”’in terms which should mean something to that individual Patient, like everyone who is in need of medical skill, seeks and wants, and is entitled to the best that is available to combat the particular ailment. That m freedom to call any medical authority whom you deem qualified to serve you, avail yourself of the facilities of any hospital of your choice when and as you feel the need. Just look around you and notice the government employees in any branch of the service, except perhaps those involved in the war effort. Do you find the topnotchers seeking soft berths on the taxpayers’ dole? Do you find the alert, aggressive seekers after promotion and attainment of leadership in their chosen field? Indeed you don't, 80, in soclalized medicine you would find only those weak incompetents who would starve to death if they hung out a shingle and attempted to live on their skill as medics. The capable, alert, up-to-date practitioners and specialists, whom one would naturally prefer, would be conspicuous by their absence. You would be left to the mercy . and experimentation of the

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(Times readers are invited to express. their views in these columns, religious controversies excluded, Because of the volume received, letters 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 responsibility for the return of manuscripts and cannot enter -correspondence regarding them.)

a success but the patient might | die. { That would be when as and if

some bureaucrat, some investigator

or other body with a fancy title

also milking the taxpayers, saw fit to send you the relief you thought you needed, or deemed your case

'serious engugh, or otherwise exer-

cised its judgment rather than your own. And if that ‘officious somebody decided against your need, you could be left to suffer without recourse, or perhaps die. I believe in some sort of insurance by private enterprise, whether | it issponsored by the medical profession or the hospitals, or otherwise, properly regulated for safety, for the benefits of which you could go into any court and bring suit on your contract. Did you ever try to su¢ the U. 8. government, or the government of any state or city? Two or three generations could die before your case was adjudicated —this especially with most or all of the federal courts now controlled by the White House. Moreover, with an insurance contract with a private organization, few if any doctors of hospitals would hesitate in giving immediate relief and wait the required time to complete the formalities of pay-off. But with a similar contract with the government, and consequent red tape and questionable resultant action, plus any absurdly long time to finally get payment, few if any capable medics or responsible hospitals would bother with you. That is the practical picture as it lqoks to me; and I can be wrong but I doubt it, based upon experience. However, in one great respect, I feel the whole American people is wrong. We wait until we

have one leg in the grave and then we rush to a doctor and a hospital, to pay them to try to pull us back,

I think the time has come when we should reverse ourselves and

incompetents. The operation would

start paying our doctor an annual

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fee (or insurance) for keeping us well; and for that fee he should uridertake a contract to keep ug fit, provide the necessary specialists, surgery, etc, and hospitalization if necessary. This idea is so revolutionary, however, that’ I doubt it could be put into general practice during your lifetime or mine. But it is something to think about.

5 o o “THERE MAY BE SOME CONNECTION” By R. R. B., Indianapolis With reference to Secretary Ickes’ tirades against the press, there may be some connection between the results of a Gallup poll and editorial policy in general. The poll showed that 65 per cent of the voters with college training and 53 per cent of those who had attended high school were backing Dewey. Those who read the editorial pages are probably preponderantly from these groups. Hence your editorial policy and that of the press at large

may actually be in harmony with the views of most of the readers of the editorial pages. In any event I admire a paper that has the courage to frankly express its policies during an election campaign, and the good sportsman-

the count is in.

s » 1] “BETTER TOMORROW WILL COME”

y Mrs. RB. W. Rice, 5774 Pleasant Run Pkwy. . :

In this gigantic fight for a new world, each segment of civilization has its part to play, Those that are dedicated to use force against force, the army, navy, marines, air force, WACs, WAVES, etc, those that are dedicated to furnish these forces with the materiel to do their Jobs, the war industries, labor,

farmers, clothing merchants, etc. all are doing a tremendous job. The social workers and churches are: caring for the casualties and the weak. All are doing their part gcandly. At the end of the day when labors are done, John Doe is unidentified

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comrades-in-arms. donates the fruits of his labor to help those so much more unfortunate than himself, the war relief fund, community fund, Red Cross fund, bond drives, etc. It is these individuals who at night look within their hearts, lift up their minds to higher aims and strive to banish hatred, envy, fear, greed and unbelief from their hearts. These are the real builders of the new world we are all putting forth so much to attaih. For each of these individuals are putting their houses in order, building a sound and solid foundation for a new world to rest upon. Helping those in his immediate neighborhood to put their houses in order, thus preparing the way. Do you see these things taking place all around you and doubt that] a better tomorrow will come?

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Compromise Choice By Thomas L Stokes

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.—In picking Edward R. Stettinius Jr, to succeed the venerable Cordell Hull as secretary of state, Presi dent Roosevelt devised a compromise familiar in the course of his administration. Ardent New Dealers and leftwingers wanted Vice President Wallace, who soon will be out of a job. They thought his selec‘tion would be a suitable symbol of re the recent election, In which labor played so important a part. They felt they would have in Mr. Wallace a champion of the common people, an effective voice, in making the peace to follow ‘this “people’s war,” . They were sorely disappointed. : ' ;

Satisfies ‘Practical New Dealers’

HOWEVER, THE SELECTION of Mr. Stettinius satisfies the group that might be labeled “practical New Dealers” whose high priest is Harry Hopkins. They found that the young man out of big business—General Motors and United States Steel—could accommodate himself to modern ideas, and was ready to, when he first turned up here in NRA 11 years ago at the age of 33. He amiably adjusted himself to New Deal thinking and proved it later, when he moved to the top in U, 8. Steel, by signing a C. 1. O. contract that broke the giant corporation's long antipathy to labor unions. : So they shoved him up the ladder of a government career when he gave up his business and came here in 1939 to serve in the defense program, just as they pushed along another man out of a somewhat similar background, W. Averill Harriman, another of the Hopkins’ proteges, who landed eventually as ambassador to Russia, Old-line congressional leaders, particularly the dominant Southern leadership which was so strong for Cordell Hull, were pulling for the appointment of James PF. Byrnes, war mobilization director, former senator. because “Jimmy,” as he is Knewn to his cronies at the Capitol, speaks their language,

Situation in Senate Is Encouraging

THE FAILURE to appoint Mr. Byrnes: offers -one encouraging aspect. His selection was advocated . as a means of. keeping the senate in line when the’ peace treaties come before that body; for there is in Washington none ‘quite so skillful as a behind-the-scenes negotiator since Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi died. The fact that he was not named indicates that President Roosevelt thinks ‘he ‘is in good shape at the capitol for the battle over the peace treaties. This general opinion was found to prevail at the capitol in a check with leaders there. Senator Tom

| Connally (D. Tex.), chairman of the foreign relations

committee, has been very effective in missionary work on both sides of the aisle, while Senators Ball (R. Minn.), and Burton (R. O.), have been busy on the Republican side and they find the situation most encouraging. Mr. Stettinius will get along all right with the senate and with congress in general. He has an easy and gracious manner, not too strained or affected for such contacts.” One of Secretary Hull's great sources of strength was the staunch support and warm aflection among members of congress. He was a tremendous political asset to President Roosevelt, and the President knew this. For his rugged character has also a great appeal to the American people.

Hull Approved Choice of Successor

IT WAS generally understood that Secretary Huf was consulted as to his successor, which bhespeaks something for the new 44-year-old secretary. Mr, Hull has not been too kindly to some of the men juss underneath him who, by the nature of things, had to

assume some of the responsibility, There was, in the

early days, the incident of Raymond Moley, a White House designation as assistant secretary, who was thought by the secretary to have intruded beyond his rights and was forced out by Mr. Hull. Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles finally had to leave after differences with Mr. Hull. :

Mr. Welles had strong support among the liberal- .

minded on international co-operation. They would have liked to have seen him get the place. But Mr. Hull's opposition fade this impossible, When the comparatively youthful Mr. Stettinus, who "has a sort of bubbling and effervescent energy, was moved over to the state department more than a year ago, some predicted he might not last so long, But he came through fine. He was well groomed for his new post by his handling of the Dumbarton Oaks conference. There's one thing that can be put down, however— Mr. Roosevelt still will be secretary of state.

IN WASHINGTON—

Overseas Report

By Daniel M. Kidney

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.— Overseas veterans will come home more “nationalist” than when they went to war, Rep, John P. Newsome, retiring Democratic congressman from Birmingham, Ala, predicted. He based his view upon opinfons acquired during a recent trip to England and France with Rep. Robert Hale (R. Me.). The Alabaman said there was danger of the nationalism of the returned veterans being wrongly channeled into isolationism which he said would lead only to renewed world warfare after a short time. “Regardless of our love for the United States, enhanced as it will be with the servicemen who have been in other countries throughout the world, the new weapons of war make imperative some sort of world organization for peace,” Mr. Newsome declared. “I was in England when the V-1 and V-2 bombs struck London, The result was appalling. As the techniques of guiding such huge missiles are perfected, it could easily be possible, with the use of poison gas, to wipe out a great city such as London in a single day with a sneak attack like the Japs made on us at Pear] Harbor, ; . “That is why the home-sickness of our men over< seas and the more intense nationalism which is grow ing among them must be used to prevent war in the future, or our world is headed for destruction” .

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