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Marshall's Warning - ‘administration continues the essential job of spell- ~ ing out why there is danger of war with Russia, and why we must prepare. Secretary of Defense Forrestai and the service chiefs are discussing security details with congressional committees, while Secretary of State Marshall is | making several addresses on the Pacific Coast. * In his University of California speech at Berkeley Friday, Secretary Marshall emphasized the similarity of Stalin and Hitler techniques, and the need for prompt decisions by the democracies. He was most concerned about the Italian situation. : * Consequences. of Red conquest of Italy would be farreaching, That not only would close the Mediterranean to us, cutting off Greece, Turkey and the Mideast. It also would provide Stalin with his desired high road into France. The test could come even before the Apr. 18 elections.

strength at the polls, he probably would give orders for the coup before the elections—as he did in Czechoslovakia. Apparently, however, the Reds in Italy at the moment think they have a good chance of gaining at the polls. A clear majority is unlikely. , But with a larger plurality they could insist on key:posts in a coalition cabinet, and use control of the police and army to repeat the familiar Stalinist method of paralyzing a government and then taking over. ‘cn » . "a 8 » WITH a huge puppet Yugoslav army waiting at the frontiér and his fifth column already ih virtual control of northern Italy, Stalin can make his grab for Italy without at first directly involving Russia or the Soviet army. ' All of which makes the set-up most tempting. American aid is a factor in the elections—so much so that the Reds are promising the people it, will continue if Marshall Friday warned that a Red Italy would not under the European Recovery Program. But neither will a democratic Italy get effective American aid unless our House of Representatives speeds passage of the ERP, i il Recovery Program materials already were flowing into Italy and Western Europe, there still would ne need for military defense. Italy has been virtually disarmed and the new British-French-Benelux five-power alliance is took weak to stand alone. For that reason prompt congressional action—or in. action—on the proposed draft and Universal Military Service will influence Stalin's decision. If America is prepared he is less likely to strike.

Testimony

ago, Bernard M. Baruch suggested to Congress = that— “The United States stand ready to buy all non-perish-able raw materials produced anywhere and by anyone in the world for the next five years, and which cannot find normal markets.” People in Europe and elsewhere, struggling to recover from war, need American dollars with which to buy goods from us. Mr. Baruch reasoned that they could get dollars quickly by selling us raw materials. And, if we didn't have immediate use for all the materials offered, the time might come when we would desperately need huge reserve stockpiles. The suggestion looked good to us when it was made. It looks better now, It could bring us tangible returns for our Marshall Plan money. It would give us a measure of insurance against being caught short of vital raw materials in another war. But there were protests. Some American producers of materials feared foreign competition. Other critics thought the plan would be too costly. Many opinions were of the snap-judgment type. Now, however, the editors of “Purchasing,” a national magazine for purchasing agents, have provided some considered, expert testimony to the soundness of this Baruch proposal, ” » - ® . # THE MAGAZINE polled 1000 industrial purchasing agents—men specially qualified to judge the effect of the suggested program on our domestic economy. They represent every industry and every area of the country. Three out-of five of these authorities believe their individual companies or industries would benefit from greater availability of raw materials under the program. Only one out of four fears any American industry would be seriously harmed by a large flow of raw materials into this country. Four out of five agree with Mr. Baruch that surpluses which might accumulate here could be “safely stored against our future needs and against the depletion of our own natural resources.” More than half think the program would “greatly and quickly reduce Europe's financial needs.” And seven out of eight believe it would result eventually in lower prices for finished goods made in America. ’

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DREAMING DRIVERS

Every man who drives a car Down our city’s crowded streets, Should be something of a star By the movements he repeats; But 'tis said to write a theme Loaded down with errors high Amplifying every scheme Most are driving by.

John and Mary had a spat— Willie would not go to school— See that woman, ain't she fat?— Eddie's poor at playing pool. Hey, get over to your side— This is not a one-way lane, If these streets were twice as wide— Half the drivers seem insane.

3 All these red lights make me mad When pedestrians sneak across, Talking styles and every fad, Yelling till their throats get hoarse— Ain't she a stunning gal? What a figure and what class— Bay, it's sort of misty, pal— up my windshield glass.

Half unconscious, half in dreams, Pushing gas and punching brakes Watching people, lights and beams, All unmindful of mistakes. What a joy a car can be If we leave some thoughts at home, Drive our cars without a theme Mangling up a lot of bone. . ~-8, B. TOKOPYF, ° f

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INTERIOR DECORATION

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Ki chang mad ove by oon WHERE HE STANDS— Senator Taft Replies to an Editorial

Editor, Indianapolis Times: x Your entire criticism is really based on the A FEW DAYS ago you published an editorial, Feb. 16 statement which is not true, I may say wraft as a Prophet,” in which you criticized my that someone gave the New York Times the same

information, but they had the courtesy to inqui statement that I had no information which leads nether the out was true SE x or es me to think that the Russians contemplate mili

any use of it. tary aggression at this time any more than dur- As to my ‘general statement regarding the ing the past two years.

threat of Russian military aggression, I do not rial you quote some things I am see how anyone can question the fact that “we pa eli: sald, These quotations as far as (ave to work on the theory that there is going I can judge are taken from a libelous pamphlet

be peace.” If we conformed all our legislative published by Marvin Harrison as part of the actions today to the theory that the Russians are CIO-PAC campaign st my re-election in

again contemplating immediate military aggression at Ohio in 1044. (See note which follows this letter — this time, the Marshall Plan would make no sense, Ed.) In particular, you say: “On Feb, 16, 1041, he

All of our domestic policies must be based on at said: ‘It is simply fantastic to suppose there is

least the hope that there will be peace. any danger of an attack on the United States by . Taoan' +7 Advocated Stronger Air Corps

I never made any such statement at any time. WHETHER WE hope and expect peace or not, 1 never ventured to predict anything regarding Wwe should, of course, have a military force comthe Far Eastern situation, because I had no in- pletely adequate to secure the safety of this counformation and the administration never gave any try, even if the chance of war is only one in a to Congress. thousand. Your editors are well aware of the In the other quotations, I was discussing the fact that I have advocated a much stronger Air question Tt Co should enter the war a Corps, because I believe that the only possible Germany of our own volition. It was then alleged defense is a complete domination of the air such that the Germans would attack the United States, # We had over Germany and Japan at (he end and I pointed out that invasion of the United ©f the war. States by the German army was almost an im- What I am opposed to is the stirring up of possible undertaking with the American Navy in people to wild excitement through deliberately control of the Atlantic. Do you question that stimulated government propaganda, which pro- ¢* judgment? duces no real results, instead of going .quietly

FO ! FO , about the practical business of making it possible “- ITER $ : LLIES Less Danger in'41 Than in '40 for this er to remain a free country in a (‘NEW YORK—Musical Saw Player Seeks | wy AyyGUST and September, 1941, after the

free world, entrance of Russia into the war, I pointed out that there was much less danger to us than there was in 1940 when the German blitz over England threatened the destruction of that country. Do you question the correctness of that conclusion? As a matter of fact, I don't think President Roosevelt himself would ever have urged our entering the European war if we had not been attacked by Japan.

Fewer pictures on the wall, Simplicity in fugniture, drapes and all. Rug removed and floor left bare Except for a throw rug here and there.

It has been a lot of fun. I helped, and now that it is done Bright and cheerful, ready for spring, I am happy and my heart sings. oh DEED OC. YOUNG.

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WAITING FOR THE PAPER

Tommy Sinbad has a route - Passing papers hereabout. After school he plays some ball, And he can tell yarns so tall. When he is late to get aroun’ It is because the press broke down, On Monday, Oh, the press breaks down. On Friday, yes; again it's down. I think I tell you plenty straight That is why the paper's late. Mr, Editor, I wish you could Buy a press that's very Sood: 80 Tommy will not tell town, Again and again, the press broke down. ~~WALTER B. THOMAS, 685, 1152 King Ave. ® © 9

Fish are said to be good brain food. For those who catch their own they certainly develop the Hmagihation, ®

Sincerely yours, ~—ROBERT A. TAFT.

Editor's Note—The source used in preparing the editorial was an “Open Letter to Senator Taft” by Owen J. Roberts, former Supreme Court justice and chairman of the Citizens Emergency Committee for Universal Military Training. The Roberts letter used the quotations. It was dated July 13, 1947.

Side Glances—By Galbraith

Here's a man with aspiration In the presidential race. Who has points for which the nation Might elect him to the place.

He'd have none of Truman's trouble; If a porch he sought to build— Simply learn in brass to double In the art in which he's skilled.

ROME, Mar. 22—The fact that America’s military forces are largely demobilized is handicapping our friends in Italy. All Italians recoil at the thought of another war. Coupled with this is a fear of Russia because Russia and her satellites represent the only threat of foreign attack. . And that threat is near at hand with Yugoslavia on Italy's northeastern border and Albania just across the Adriatic Sea. Even those Italians most opposed to Russian communism and most friendly to the United States hesitate to say anything against Russia because the Red armies are within a few hours’ march of Rome. As the election approaches, intimidation is being used to keep anti-Communist voters from going to the polls. They have been told that Communists have ways of knowing how they vote and that all opponents will ‘be held to personal account, once the Reds are in power.

Attacking U. S. in Italy

HAVING CREATED this atmosphere, the Communists have assumed an extreme nationalistic attitude, making bitter attacks upon alleged U. 8. interference in Italian affairs. The leaders of the young Italian Republic, who have been kept in office by American support more than by anything they themselves have done to meet the nation's tough economic problems, hesitate to defend the European Recovery Program with vigor. To do so, they contend, would label them as stooges for American capitalism. ’ Thus, while saying the Marshall Plan is essential to Italy, | they warn that the United States offers help because it seeks ! “political ends.” On the evils of a Communist regime they are silent,

Point to Communist Production

THE COMMUNISTS retort that the Marshall Plan was conceived to “suffocate” Italian industry and agriculture and claim that Poland:and Yugoslavia have raised their productions 153 and 167 per cent above pre-war levels under Communist regimes. Pietro Nenni, leader of the Socialist bloc that leans on the Communists, holds out hope for those Italians who want to have their cake and eat it too. He says the Socialists like some of the features of the Marshall Plan. Some of his followers would like to. have American aid and at the same time experiment with’ communism, Italians in general see themselves as innocent bystanders in the political drama that is unfolding. “Why don’t Truman and Stalin take pistols and go behind locked doors and settle their’ differences, and leave the rest of us alone?” a man in the street inquired. Most observers are agreed that the election outcome is much in doubt at the moment, 2 The most frequent. prediction is that the Communist front will emerge as the strongest single bloc, ‘although a Communist majority is not ruled out. Strategy of the Communists is | important: By resorting to violence they could reverse the trend which now runs in their direction due to the sluggishness of their opposition. The general gloom does not take into consideration the quiet but effective work the Catholic Church is doing in the parishes, nor the prediction of some well-informed Americans here that

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the government will conduct a more forceful campaign between now and Apr. 18, election day. \ Americans meeting in the street inquire of one another, “Have you made your plane reservations for Apr. 18.” To them it is apparent that dollars alone will not win the fight. We have spent $1.5 billion here without making a dent in the basic poverty of the country and without winning more than a passing appreciation of our efforts.

LITTLE QUOTES From Big People

develops, the government will step in.—Cyrus S. Ching, head, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. et &

By any reasonable standard, our highways are inadequate for today’s demand.--President Truman, calling for “Billion for Roads” aid. : There is nothing wrong with the American economy, or with the situation in Europe. that cannot be remedied and saved by American production,—Walter Reuther, president, UAW. * ©

The administration will quake in its boots when it sees Bob and me coming back to Washington with this cleaner.—Mrs. Martha Taft, upon receiving a vacuum cleaner as a gift.

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You might try for another You have been conferring with them constantly for the past three

You BATS Aluady asked Congress for a European s plan has been stalling along in eral months. It has just passed the Senate. And that is encourag* ing. But in the House there is a great tendency to quibble ovef

Who's getting the ? Teed US at om, " . looks we farmers will Because we have concluded the Dampers." cg Bs hide ig they we billion. run it up to $300 billion. Now thaw suppose that’s why some i le pi to rt al may rust on this one. get Sway Tom te uy We SATHeTS have ouciuded that we're the ones run country but we may strike 14 do it. When we do we will kil or pigs, calves, sheep, chickens and shake op green fruit from the trees. We can use our corn for fuel and we will have a living left any. way. So you fellow (Democrats) had better think twice and put your shoulder to the wheel, ® oo 0 Like Roosters

By Arthur 8S, Mellinger ‘The stage is being set, the actors their places, the curtain is about to World War IIL

Did you ever watch two roosters fighting? No matter if they had a 160 acres to range over they would ‘have to fight. One will crow lustily, the other will answer in kind. will ruffle up his neck feathers, the other likewise, will

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Finally one will make other ducks, They stare and at each other for a few minutes, then will make a pass, draw a little blood, then interesting. ? go after each other with wings and spurs. The blood is running, the tempers are boiling. They keep’ up the senseless struggle until one or both are exhausted. The blood and feathers speckle up the ground. Then they crawl of in some corner, Next day they are a sorry looking mess. A People are just like those two silly roosters.

Nations are a group of silly, dumb clucks who

let leaders lead them into such war messes. We have already passed the name-talling stage, are getting our feathers ruffled at Rus. sia, Soon some incident will touch off the hats being generated on both sides, then here we go again into World War III

e+ 9 : Holes in the Curtain % By E. F. Maddox, 859 Udell St., City *

The time has come for the Western powers

to intervene in both Europe and Asia, to stop

Soviet expansion by military intimidation and infiltration. The time has come to send Joa Stalin an ultimatum to desist from further aggression against Finland, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Italy, Manchuria, China or Korea because the Western powers consider further such acts as acts of war. Finland, Manchuria and Korea are the weak links in Stalin's slavery chains and strategie

points for punching large holes: in the Soviet

Iron Curtain. * A simultaneous push in Finland and Manchuria while the Red Army is busy consolidating its fruits of aggression in the Balkans would cause the Iron Curtain to fold up like a punctured balloon. Yes, Finland and Manchuria are the place to stop Stalin—Now, ® & ¢ : :

Likes Opera, Too By Mrs. Lucille Kurz, 7016 Evanston, City Open letter to WISH radio station:

After reading Mrs. Rinehart’s letter in

Tuesday's Times I feel prompted to write and tell you that I also would prefer the Saturday matinee of the Metropolitan Opera instead of basketball. £ T'm sure a lot of others feel the same as W¢ do. Please let us have it back on the air again, won't you?

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IN WASHINGTON . . . By Peter Edson

What Would You Do About Red Problem?

WASHINGTON, Mar. 22—Put yourself in the shoes of Presi dent Truman or Secretary of State Marshall, What would you do if it was your job to pteer the U. & through the present world mess? ‘ h . You would first face one important decision. Whether’ youl would do nothing—“waiting for the situation to develop turther” or whether you would ‘try to do something. The next question is; “What?” You might issue another states ment. You could denounce the Communists for their anti-demo cratic acts in the Balkans, their threatened domination of Fine land, their coup in Czechoslovakia. Issuing such a statement might ease your conscience. But you would know in advance that it wouldn't do any good. ° -

conference with Russian leaders.

Red Risk of Overplaying Hand

STALIN and his Politouro in Mosccw should be satisfied the way things are going for them now, without open warfare. But in the enthusiasm of their present successes they risk of overplaying their hand. There is tremendous under the lid on which the Communists are sitting. In° ternational situations have a way of getting out of control. One explosive incident in Yugoslavia could blow the lid would have to go to war. Stalin himself might not be able to stop it—even if he should want to. Your problem is to decide how you can make such a display of force that the Russians will know you mean business. Though cranks are urging you to “drop the bomb,” you won't do that. ° You have two reasons. First, the U, 8. should not commit tbe first overt act of military aggression.

No Military Backing for Atomic Bomb

SECOND, if you dropped one bomb or a hundred, you would not be in a position to back up that action. Your Army, NsW and Afr Force are woefully undermanned and weak. Your dis persed forces in Germany, Austria, Korea, the Mediterranean and Trieste would bs instantly crushed and annihilated by the su forces lined up against them. You dare not sacrifice those lives. That points to your weakness. The U. 8. is unprepared. Your ambassador in Moscow, Lt. Gen. Walter B. Smith, ad vises you try to get Congress to approve universal military trai” ing. “That's the only language the Russians understand,” he said in effect. You have been asking Congress to approve i the last three years. But you decide to ask again, Maybe they’

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