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Peace and Prosperity . . . LSEWHERE on this page Dan Kidney reports from Washington a speech by Indiana's Rep. Winfield K. Denton which he believes may be a preview of the ‘administration's campaign for re-election this summer, If it is, as seems quite probable, the Republicans may fall upon it with considerable glee, and possibly some political profit.

perity” about all of which there appears to be some question. ; It might be hard, for instance, to convince the 200,000 men fighting in Korea or the parents of the 100,000. who have so far been killed and wounded there, that much “peace’’ has been attained. It won't be easy to persuade the 100,000 men reported unemployed in Detroit alone that there isn’t really much unemployment. It may take some silver-tongued oratory to sell, as “prosperity” the hectic inflation that the administration itself has created, and which would collapse like a pricked bubble if government spending stopped. It is going to be hard to paint anything that’s been done so far as an effective administration crackdown on rampant federal corruption and graft.

” ~ » HIS INFLATION, which Mr. Denton so glibly calls “prosperity,” is one of the strangest in all history. Usually, in times of inflation, prices go up faster than

This time wages have gone up farther and faster than prices. :

have shot up two-and-a-half times. For the man at work practically everything is cheaper today than it was a decade ago in terms of the hours he has to work to buy it. The home he bought then, for instance, at $10,000 cost him 14,000, hours of work if.he was an average industrial worker. That same home today, priced at $20,000 costs him only 12,300 hours of work. Food, clothing, rent—about everything he has to buy—works out the same way. That ought to mean happy prosperity for him, at least. But there's a catch in it. He can’t spend what he gets for his 12,300 hours of work on a home. First he has to turn over more than 3000 hours’ pay to his government in the form of taxes. That leaves him only 9000 hours to spend on a 13,000 hour house —and it just won't reach. That's why workers all over this country are demanding still higher pay right now—in the

“of all Aimee. 7] Zwalhe real inflationary gap in today's scoomy is tas

living of every family in America. Maybe Mr’ Denton can convince folks that that is pros-

perity. But he's likely to hear some dissenting opinions on it before the summer is over.

What Is ‘Mutual Security’? AN OFFICIAL of the United States Mutual Security Agency has complained that the U. 8. has only itself to blame for the refusal of 10 fortign governments to sign mutual security agreements with this country, whereby they would share in our distribution of foreign assistance funds. This official does not believe that foreign aid should depend on agreements by recipient countries to follow any stated course of action in the event of an international crisis. But if the mutual security program isn't intended to build up. a firm alliance against Communist aggression, what is its purpose ? What else does the very term, “mutual ‘Becurity,” imply? And if mutual security is our objective, how can it be achieved other than by following a definite -plan, assured by written agreements? 7 Both economic and military funds were included in the money Congress voted for the Mutual Security Agency, ‘because it was argued that some nations associated with us° would need economic assistance if they were to carry out their military commitments. Nothing was said during - the debate in Congress about sharing the economic appro- ~~ priation with neutrals—or with nations which, in a showdown, might join with Russia. The man who raised this issue is Clarence R. Decker, Assistant Director of MSA in the Far East. He should be invited to expand Kis views before ‘Congressional committees, so that this question of policy can be straightened out. : ‘ The American taxpayer is giving until it hurts in the belief that his money is building up forces to discourage: Communist aggression and prevent another war. If officials charged with distributing this money are allowed to substitute their judgment for the Congress judgment, new laws are needed to make that impossible. If we have so much money that we can afford to embark upon a general charity program, it should be done according to law, and under its own name. But ‘mutual security funds should be spent for mutual security, period.

No Pictures QPEAKER SAM RAYBURN has ruled-none of the House ~~ investigating committees may open their public hear--ings ‘to television, radio or motion. picture coverage. - He said House rules don't permit it and unless the House writes a new rule, he will stick to his interpretation. Some Republicans say the inspiration for the television “ban lies in the increasing network of scandals in the Demos cratic administration and the calendar—because this is an flection year. There also are the arguments that the ban on these gnedia deprives the public of legitimate: sources of informafon. Which it does. As Republican Leader Joe Martin suggests, the House to adopt a rule covering these forms of reporting hearings. But the rule also ought to include

Mr. Denton rests his case on “peace, progress and pros- :

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POLITICS .

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27—-The Southland, stoking an old rebellion’'s new fires; is searching wrathfully today for a way to give Harry Truman the beating of his life if he seeks reelection, Democrats fo whom party has been ligion say that, party or no, the New Deal- rf Deal doctrine must be trampled this year od it will be too late. States which have deeply. hated publican Party for 80 years--since reconstruc tion days—threaten through their spokesmen to g0 Republican this year. “ow oe oe

ACROSS the land of Mardi Gras and Azalea,

lifelong Democrats say the South must come-—

and soon to. a two-party system. In the recent louisiana governorship contest, each of nine candidates tried to outbid the others in bespeaking a Jnighty distaste for Trumanism, In Alabama, the leaders considered most “for” the President—Sens. ‘John Sparkman and Lister Hill-say they want Alabama to support the national convention's nominee, but that they hopg it won't he Mr. Truman. n Georgiass Gov. Herman Talmadge has whipped a bundle of new laws through the legislature with the clear aim of wiping out any meager chance Harry Truman had for Georgia's vote,

Mission of Mercy

MR. EDITOR: This year I will have the opportunity to

cast my first vote for a President of the. United States. I sincerely hope the politicians will give my viewpoint and the many others that will cast their first vote, some consideration instead of

_ acting as their selfish interests dictate. .

I want a leader who has experience in world affairs as we now are and probably will be in a troubled world for some time , , . a proven administrator, a known diplomat, a courageous God-fearing man and a man who places his devotion to America and the ideals of America

. ahead of all partisan political considerations.

I, along with a large majority of the other young men and women who now must carry a larger portion of our burdens for years to come, plead with the Republican leaders to nominate the greatest living American of today as the Republican nominee for President. Let's go forward, not backwards. nominate Eisenhower. ~—Lucy Frain, 2219 N. Delaware St.

‘Why Blame Washington?’

MR. EDITOR: Regarding the story about the Washington and Sacred Heart game: In the second paragraph you made a statement that seems unfair and not quite clear to

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. By Charles Lucey

The Southland Stokes Up New Fires In An old Rebellion *

In Virginia and South Carolina, Sen. Harry F. Byrd and Gov. James F, Byrnes fly rebellion’s banners, Democratle Party elements oppose Mr. Truman in Texas, Tennessee, Florida and North

Carolina with a strength still to be measured.

Some men dislike Mr, Truman a little; some hate him a lot and fling out his name almost as an epithet, In Mississippi, a minister proclaimed: “The streets will run with blood before we'll take what Truman stands for, I'd vote for Booker T. Washington before Truman.” i Of course, that's an angry, exaggerated extreme. But it exists. die de 4 “STATES. RIGHTS” is the cry of the dissidents. The states, it is said, must not be.overrun by an all-powerful central gevernment in Washingtons But the most potent single issue is civil rights and the Negro. It-could tear the Democratic Party to pieces in 1952 as did, slavery in 1860, * That was the year Northern Democrats nominated Stephen A. Douglas. The South's Democrats bolted and, in a separate convention, nominated John C. Breckinridge. The two Democratic factions polled more popular votes. than the Republican Party—but Abraham Lincoln became President,

By J. Hugh O'Donnell

School may be barred from tournament play.” Only Washington? Why not Sacred Heart? | It was at fault as much or more. .The school is held responsible for its fans. Then why hold Washington to blame when this game was a Sacred Heart home game being played on Washington’s court. Wouldn't you assume that Sacred Heart should rightfully be held responsible for the fans? The boys on both teams are young, they both lost their tempers. Why should one school be barred and the other not? You can’t expect young boys.to coristantly keep control when they are being persecuted by officials chosen by Sacred Heart, I am a fan of Washington High School, who was attending the game at the time of the flareup. If this had been one of the larger and more prominent schools, the story would have been hidden on the sports pages. I am sending this to your paper, because your paper is noted for printing the. people's opinion in a democratic way. -—B. L., City.

‘Why Gripe So Much?’

MR. EDITOR: An answer to F. M., City. Why does F. M. gripe so much? A GI goes to war and takes it. Did F. M. ever go to war? I have a son in Korea now. I am glad the children ean get milk’ for a few cents and can rent school books. Please leave the GI out of it or sign your name. Mrs. Paul Weddle, 18 N. Temple Ave,

SILENCER .

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 — Friénd of mine in Pittsburgh said he thought I ought to do the people a favor By writing a piece about his great, new, and nonpatented invention, the " television silencer. This consists of .a push button attached to a long wire. One end is connected to the loudspeaker of his TV set. The other, or button end, he holds in his hot little fist, while he enol his electronic wonder. en the handsome announcer comes on to treat his tonsils with cigaret smoke, or -beer,—or peanut butter, my . friend pushes the button. New he can see the handsome one peddling his merchandise, but he cannot hear him. } +l J THIS BUTTON deal, which any handy man can coneoct for himself, said my Pitts. burgher, has turned television . from a bore to a boon. Not

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It wouid be drawing a long bow to foresee any sueh happening again. The South offen has talked rebellion in recent years. Performance rarely has matched threat. But many Southern political leaders today say opposition to Harry Truman 15 not the hasty or emotional thing it was in 1948, but a fundamental resentment to Fair Dealism. : And even in 1948 the Dixiecrat movement kept four states and 39 electoral votes from Mr, Truman. The Byrd-Byrnes anti-Truman forces cannot chart a precise course today because the two chief” facts needed for a decision just aren't available, These are (1) whether Harry Truman wants to run again and (2) whether the Republicans will nominate Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, Sen. Robert Taft or someone else, goo 2 BUT THE probability seems to be this: If the race is between Gen. Eisenhower and Mr. Truman, third party talk would all but collapse. 'Anti-Trumanites are convinced the General could carry enough Southern states to defeat Truman. a If the race is Taft-Truman, a Southern third party seems likely. Sen. Richard. B. Russell of Georgia is the first choice as candidate — if he would accept nomination. A Byrd-Byrnes, Russell coalition, supported by Gov. Allan Shivers of Texas, Gov. White of Mississippi, Gov, Robert P. Kennon of Louisiana and other leaders, would outdraw the 1948 revolt, Nobody knows whether Sen. Russell would bolt and lead a third party. Brainy and respected, he ‘is among the half-dozen most members of Congress. His name probably will.be entered in the coming Florida presidential primary and sat the Democratic convention in Chicago. But the South, angry as it is at Mr. Truman, always has been impatient with bolters. To what extent leading Democrats will leave Truman may be known only after July's national conventions.

DEAR BOSS .

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27—A preview of how the Democrats will answer Republican charges that will be hurled at the Truman administration was given this week by the sole Democratic freshman Congressman who survived the 1950 Indiana campaign. . Rep. Winfield K. Denton, Evansville, was chosen by the Democritic National Committee to be the Jefferson-Jackson Day speaker at the annual dinner at Lancaster, O. . Progress and prosperity, world order and universal peace are the goals his party will continue to campaign for against the GOP, which has nothing to offer but criticism and no program, Mr. Denton told 500 cheering party men

and women.

Corruption has been exposed and. is "being cleaned up by the Democrats themselves, he said. And he roundly condemned the guilty as being unworthy of being Democra}s.

Defends Program

“THE DEMOCRATIC program has brought

to this country the greatest prosperity it has ever known,” Mr. Denton maintained. “Today, there are 61 million people employed in this country. Less than 3 per cent of the men and women who are able to work, and want to

work, are not employed. Many of these are just off the payrolls temporarily, while Eoin from one job to another, . "The national snasgsr im ABAL Sontio IA timé record. £iguse PYATOLLS AE spmpared with $39 billion in. 1932. “For every man, woman and child in this country”in 1951, there was a per-capita income of $1443, after taxes, while, in 1932, that figure was only $383.00. That $1443 is the highest total

income to individuals in. all of our history, and -

in terms of purchasing power it would buy more goods for the individual than he could obtain for income in any other year before.

‘Highest Ever Known’

“IN 1952, corporate profits were $45 hillion, and the stockholders were paid dividends of nearly $10 billion. These profits and dividends are the highest ever known. In contrast, American business went in the red, by more than $3 billion, in 1932. And, as a real measure of the soundness of the economy, the people of this country were able to put aside more than $18 billion in savings last year, more than at any time in history. Not only did they save more dollars than in any peacetime year before—they saved a larger part of their total income. “Our Democratic program has rebuilt national prosperity and made it stronger than ever, but some of the very people who had come to the brink ‘of disaster 20 years ago, and were crying out to be saved, have grown fat and prosperous now, and are. using all their fresh vigor that was restored by a progressive government to fight the very progress that so recently saved them from destruction.”

The preparedness program has retarded con-

tinued reforms, as well as creating new problems, Mr. Denton explained. It made the return of price controls necessary, but inflation has resulted from the “Capehart amendment” he contended. 3

‘Acquiring New Assets’ “WAR EXPENDITURES will probably cause some deficits,” the Evansville Congressman continued. “But we are acquiring many new assets and some of them should be paid for over a period of years in the same manner as you would pay for a new school, public building, or roads in local government. “It is true that taxes are high, but gevernment expenditures take only about a 10 per cent

. By Frederick C. Othman" = Push Button Turns TV From Bore to Boon

inch screen. But he’ll be doggoned if he’ll watch and listen, too. That is a double dose, which used to drive hiin batty in pre-push-button days. What pained him most during those awful sessions with the announcers was the way one would éxplath why his cigaret was best because it was 85 millimeters long, another would insist his smoke was Superior because it was ovalshaped instead of round. These cigaret yammers he liked éven less than the ones

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but they'd write out their sales messages on the screen and then, so help me; they'd read ‘em to me. I just couldn’t take it. The push button solved my

While I was cogitating this argument as to. the need of the about his announcer silencer, along came an outfit in New = York advertising identical gadget for $2. not only quiet down announcers, but it'll shut off sopranos

If the goverhors, party officials, mayors, editors and others interviewed inf a swing South know their sec ons, then

through the this is Eisenhower country. Many say he'd

carry their states over Mr, Truman. Sen. Taft has many friends among the conservatives. ‘If .the two parties reformed

- strictly along conservative and - liberal lines,”

a New .Qrleans man commented, “there would be more Republicans in Louisiana than in Maine.” But for men who have worn a Dethowratie label all their lives, the jump to Gen. Eisen. hower i& a much shorter distance than to Mr, Taft. Mr. Taft is Mr. Republican; many a Southerner would swallow hard on that. Mr. Truman isn’t: ‘totally without friends here. He would get a heavy labor vote. Where Negroes vote—nearly 100,000 are registered in Louisfana—he’d get much of their support. And many farmers who believe they're better off economically than ever before would vote for him. But most political leaders oppose him— and they're supposed to know their South.

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“WHAT ‘happens "here could be influenced by the results of the taraway New Hampshire presidential primary. “If Gen. Eisenhower beats Sen.,Taft 50. deeisively that he gains markedly in the GOP presidential contest, third party talk in the South might throttle down. If Mr. Taft trimmed Gen. Ike, or even cast real doubt on the General's popular appeal, a third party might be encouraged. If Mr. Truman ran so poorly against Sen. Estes Kefauver he seemed sure to face defeat in the fall, the rebel leaders might be off in full ery for a third party. Buf a Kefauver victory, for its own sake, would get no cheers in the South. Outside Tennessee, few party leaders have kind words for him. The South's leaders want one of their own in the White House—and they aren't convinced it's out of the question, if the cards fall just right.

. By Dan Kidney

Democrats Set for GOP Blasts

greater. share of the national income than in 1950, before we stepped up our defénse program, But people do have the money to pay taxes, and I remember the day when people couldn't pay their taxes no matter what the amount, After paying taxes the.people still have the greatest sum left over in history—the greatest purchasing power in history.” Admitting that the plan to “contain gommunism” is costly, the goal is worth the price the Eight District Representative concluded. “Truly,” Mr. Denton said, “we are suffering hardships, but we are striving to establish a world order where map can live under law— not under force and f: We are mobilizing for peace . . . “We want neither totalitarianism of the right ner of the left.”

Lenten Meditation

Jesus Answers Our

Questions About Our Sins

REPENT

Unless you. repent you will oll likewise pois. 1; 5.

The York thing to do with Fn Bm — over them, or boast about them, but fo repent of ti and quit them. o “ Most of us know our sins all too well. clutching greed without sharing: “For some it is lust without deep love. For others it is sloth that is too lazy te think “the deeper thought or do the needed kindness, the hard task. Anger that refuses to forgive is sin. And the refusal

_ to accept God's grace is ‘the one unforgivable sin, simply

because we are refusing God's forgiveness. .

There are some who say they do not know their sin. Such ignorance ds not bliss, for even an unknown sin

can- hurt innocent people. When the tower of Siloam fell, eighteen people were killed, innocent people. Maybe the engineer miscalculated. Maybe graft cheated the foundation. Maybe the tower was overloaded. By somebody's mistake, it fell. Were the eighteen who were killed guilty? Jesus onswers No, but unless we ALL repent, guilty and innocent alike, we shall all perish,

Let Us Pray: On this Ash Wednesday, our Father, help us to see clearly the—sins which do beset us. Then give us the strength to forsake them, through the grace and forgiveness thot come to us in Jesus Christ. Amen,

What Others Say—

IT IS impossible to Insult some (Tories). It someone spat.in their faces, they would think Ait was rain—Manny Shinwell, former British Socialist minister of defense, .

WHEN your self-preservation demands the accomplishment of a job, there is nothing that is impossible.—Gen. Dwight D, Eisenhower.

FOR centuries, our worth and weight has been identical with that of the French army. We cannot, we must not lose our army.—Gen. Charles de Gaulle, of France, on the Pleven plan.

WE are not musical avctaslopiols. We do ~

not simply broadcast Purcell and Monteverdi, but also Beethoven and Mozart.—Harman Grisewood, chief of Britain's cultured Third Programme.

DEMOCRACY needs more free speech, for even the speech of foolish people is’ valuable if it serves to guarantee the right of the wise to talk.—David Cushman Coyle. 2

‘ers of television sets, regfrigerators, radios and electric stoves told me his firm was contemplating a new kind of television program. . The shows, mostly running » to reasonably first-class drama in capsule form, will not be changed... But when it comes to the selling pitch, it will be silent. “We figure,” he said, “that this will stop irritating the customers. Sound and sight both in an advertisement is just too much. It has lost us sales.

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