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Bubscribers changing postoffice address, and not notifying us, are liable for same. All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK EDITORIAL DICTATORS FACE ECONOMIC RUIN The news from Europe, so far as we have been able to judge, indicates definitely that the standard of living of the peoples of Italy and Germany has been gradually lowered under the rule of the dictators, Mussolini and Hitler. Recent dispatches emphasize the difficulties that these regimes encounter in their effort to live on their slender resources and there is basis for the suspicion that both nations are nearing the end of their economic resources. While Hitler is far ahead of Mussolini in dedicating national activity to the purposes of war, both dictators have expended vital national resources to build up their fighting forces. This has been done at the expense of the standard of living of the Italian and German people. Having subordinated every national activity to the perfection of a war machine and having secured the ap- parent endorsement of their peoples, the dictators face a serious problem. They are finding it difficult to maintain the pace they have set, and the power of their arma- ments is diminished by the strengthened armaments of other powers. The dictators are unable to secure basic supplies by purchase abroad because of their weakened economic structure and they see their fighting forces los- ing the race with other nations. In this situation Hitler and Mussolini must decide whether to lower the standard of living of their peoples to a new low and continue their program of rearmament, in the hope of surpassing other nations and thereby ac- quiring world control. If they continue the armament race, they will be matched by other powers and their rela- tive position will not improve although the economic con- dition of their people become worse, So what? Well, this: Hitler and Mussolini today are probably better prepared for war than they will be at any future date. They may create larger armies and construct larger navies but their adversaries are doing the same thing. Relatively, then, Hitler and Mussolini have a bet- ter chance to win a war today than they will have later. Consequently, this is their hour and if they do not take the gamble now the chances are that, in a few years, their extensive war machines will be too great a burden for their peoples to support. Consequently, we look for trouble in Europe. If no war develops before the fall of 1940, there will be a like- ly chance that war has been averted for a decade or more. The chances for peace has been improved, we think, by the sale of airplanes to Great Britain and France, with the implied notice that American industry will sell neces- sary materials to the democracies as they need them. THE JUDGE BEFORE THE BAR (Harrisburg Patriot) Governor James is home from Chicago where he ap- peared before a committee of the American Bar Associa- tion. His appearance is said to have been purely voluntary and to answer to the formal charges that in retaining his seat on the Superior Court bench while a candidate for Governor last year, he was violating canons of the As- sociation. The whole proceeding seems superfluous, not because the Judge hégame the Governor, because that has noth- ing at all to do with the case. But there is no dispute of the facts. There is and never was any mystery as to Judge James’ reason for not resigning. All that was at stake then and is now and forever after is the soundness of the principle, from a public policy standpoint, on which the Bar Association canon rests. In substance the canon which involved Judge James declares that it is not in the public interest for a judge to become a candidate for a non-judicial public office and re- tain his place on the bench. And the reason, in substance, is that such practices add nothing to the dignity of the courts or increase public confidence in the judicial sys- tem, for whether justly or unjustly, the jurist in such circumstances, will be accused of trimming his sails to catch votes, : That seems like good sense. The fact that in years past both Democratic and Republican judges have been guilty of such practices and that many persons failed to catch the improprieties in such procedure does not make it any less a vital matter now. For Judge James’ friends to insist that he, as a Republican, simply did what Demo- cratic judges have done is unfortunate because an issue of this sort cannot under any circumstances be settled on a partisan basis. There were Republicans as well as Democrats who last fall regretted that Judge James did not resign, as did Dem- ocratic judges in New York when nominated for non-ju- dicial offices. It would have been a t opportunity for Judge James to have set the precedent in Pennsylvania, even at the risk of being guilty, as he quoted, of “political treason.” Had such an example been set, the Common- wealth might forever have been relieved of a practice which members of the American legal profession have deemed serious enough to condemn. So no matter what may be the Bar Association's verdict with respect to Pennsylvania's Governor, the prin- ciple remains unaltered. Either it is or it is not sound public policy to have a judge on the bench running as a non-judicial candidate for public office. No plea in defense, no citation of precedents, no partisan emotions affect the principle, A CALL FOR FAIR PLAY The following is a communication addressed to the editor of the Lewistown Sentinel and appearing in a re- cent issue of that newspaper: Graft seems to be a favorite topic of the Republi. can party today. Apparently they don't believe the old proverb “People in glass houses.” Are we Democrats sup- posed to be unusually dumb, old, or forgetful people? For you who think so let me tell you there are many young people in the Democratic party and many who are very tired hearing that word graft tossed about by “glass house people.” Were we of a party of people who had had such men convicted as Senators Vare, McClure and Clark we would hesitate to criticize another party wherein such instances have not occurred. We are also aware of a life- long friendship which existed between Senator Vare and our present Governor James. Speaking of these above mentioned Senators did I hear some one say graft? Dishonesty? &c. Let us talk awhile about the Republican indictment of 1907. Have all Republicans forgotten this horrible mis-use of State funds. (Graft?) Have they forgotten too the Teapot Dome scandal? Did you say graft, Mr. Wood? Just these few things to mention to you that although we have not for. gotten them we were not un-American enough at least, to bring them out in every possible opportunity. We Demo- crats pride ourselves on our leaders who have been cour- ageous enough to brave utilities, bank failures, &c; in an effort to help all unfortunate people. The old ship of State is back in safe? hands. Yes, the same old hands which were piloting in the Pinchot administration when the old ship was almost under. Now along comes our so-called “play-boy"” Governor Earle. Building schools where in your own district Mr, Wood had your directors persistently refused to build a new high school which had been sorely needed for 15 years, the State in two years would have been forced to build you one at a much greater cost to your town, Hospitals, as your own which would never be recog. nized with its new additions, by the old captain and whom I am sure would have felt would have cost too much. School teachers being paid regularly today is not a novelty any more. Jails filled with bugs and filth and in no way fit for human beings were weeded out by this “play-boy.” Mentally sick were also thought of. He went along with WPA feeding the poor. His safety program was not the work of the “play-boy.” Because he did not bow to Moses Annenberg, The Inquirer did not approve him. So he lost re-election. But he steered our ship through some mighty rough water without dumping any poor over- board. Came through in clear water with $5,747,800.00 to spare. The “play-boy"” having had only a two weeks pay- roll to begin his administration. But I am afraid he is not given credit enough. Governor Earle will go down in his- tory as Pennsylvania's greatest Governor. He had the roughest sailing. Surprisingly, too, the Democrats know that Clair Ross, our State Treasurer, report was never mentioned in The Inquirer. 1 wonder why only Governor James’ false description of State funds was given? We also know that every time our State or Federal ship gets in rough weath. er Democrat captains are called upon. Just as soon as the ship is placed above sinking level Republican captains are ready to hi-jack it again. Yes, our ship of State is in the same old hands. Graft will be as heretofore. Flood control along with everything else, Mr. Wood, will have to be cleared of Democrat surveyors, engineers, office workers, &c.; then, public opinion will be so great the flood control will have to be gone ahead with. The ship of State will sail merrily on until stormy weather come again. : We want every Republican to know thal during Re. publican administration for 40 years we Democrats were not un-American enough to criticize but went helpfully along honoring our Republican Presidents and Governors on what little we had to honor some of them on, while to- day the Republican party leaders as a whole are doing more to undermine and destroy our government than any Nazi or Fascist in this country. We Democrats do not like isms. Hoover, the actual leader of the Republican party to- day is loved and lauded by Hitler. We Democrats prefer to do with our present President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt as we have always done with previous Presidents to take him at his word. We hope you will find before it is too late for all of us that Republican un-Americanism as it is be. ing displayed today does not pay. PEACE DEPENDS UPON: Considering the amazing organization of Germany and Italy for war and the aggressive attitude of the dic- tators to other nations involved in the solution of what they consider vital national problems, it is apparent that peace in Europe depends upon: (1) A continuance of the Chamberlain policy of ap- peasement, implemented by substantial concessions on the part of Great Britain and France; or, (2) The rearmament program of the Democracies to create a relative parity of military strength so that the totalitarian powers will not venture to begin hostilities. The United States can do nothing whatever in re. gards to the first condition, but in the sales of airplanes and munitions, it can do something definite to bring about the second situation. The recent purchase of air- planes in this country by Great Britain and France illus trates the method “short of war” by which this country can express its faith in democratic ideals and make ef. fective its protest against the doctrine that might makes right. American citizens should not befuddle themselves over a theoretical neutrality that, in effect, makes this country the ally of any nation possessing the most power. ful military establishment. While the President, under our neutrality law, is required to embargo the sale of muni. tions to nations engaged in a war, there is no law pro- hibiting the sale of airplanes to nations not involved in a conflict. To refuse to sell Great Britain and France the airplanes that they can purchase for cash would be to as. sist the totalitarian powers. Such a “neutrality” would not only be a farce, but it would be contrary to the wish. es of the American people. DO YOU KNOW The Answers 1. In the U. 8. about $5500.00 2. About 7,000,000. 3. No; often they hatch early and troyed | 1. What {5 the cost of a modern | destroyer? | 2. How many persons get hunting {licenses in a year? | 3. Do insects instinctively know {when winter is over? | 4. What percetitage of the na- tion's railroad mileage is involved in reorganizations? 5. Have funds been voted to ex- tend the activities of the Dies com- mittee? 6. Is Germany in serious econo- mic straits? 7. 1s the ice receding in the polar regions? 8. How much scrap iron has Ja pan bought in this country? 9. Can a wife be compelled to testify against her husband? ' 10. What is the strength of the Spanish government army under Gen, Maja? are des Frfs. He i ' THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. February 23, 1939. = A ar —— oncom) A UE ——— THE Orrice CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” EVERY SUNDAY MORNING When Ma starts to call the kids, and we raise our sleepy lids, Then the sexton calls the people all to church; On this morning, now for years, Ma inspects the neck and ears, While the Old Man snores so peacefully on his perch When the kids are gone at last, then the time is quickly passed, With the filling of the bird and baking cake; As the clock sounds out the chimes, and the cuckoo coos ten times, Then Ma says “a little nap 1 think I'll take.” She Is dozing, oh so well, when the Old Man starts to yell, “What's become of all the bathroom soap?” Ma hunts the soap and towels, while Pa walks around and growls About the kids who ate his cantaloupe Sunday school Is over now, do the kids set up a row, In the fight about the Bunday paper news; There should be a section more, just to scatter on the floor, Like they throw around their mittens and their shoes The dinner then Is served, you can see Ma is unnerved, As she studies the reactions on Pa's face; Its a good meal we can see, but the Old Man won't agree He's afraid that Ma may try to run the place So he fills his tummy there, then plops in an easy chair And he grabs the paper up for just a peep. He just reads a line or two, and then starts the old taboo For he soon snores very loudly in his sleep Poor Ma works very hard, with the pols and pans and lard And never In the day her work does shirk 50 Sunday 15 a day of rest, or for just the kids to pest But to Ma It's just another day of work What A Ham | Am 1 ama pig. 1 eal and make a hog of myself. Then vou kill me and m:ke me into bacon and sausage. Doesn't that take a lot of guts? You eat all of me you can, but that Is not enough. You make what is left into a football and then kick hell out of me He Wanted To Know A lady who had been married a number of Limes was on the witness stand and the lawyer asked her, "How many times have you been mar- ried?” Bhe gave her head a dramatic tos with emphasis on the "my The lawyer used the ferent word. He sald Oh. IU's your BUSINESS | 2 pastime or recreation” and replied, “that's my business.” ame words, only he put the emphasis on a dif- it Pardon me, but 1 thought it was just OUR GOOFY VERSE Little Jack Horner Gat In a comer, Eating a pumpkin ple He put in his thumb And pulied outa sweet potato Don't Go Wrong No, folks, satisiactory isn't a good factory where the; and an egotist 50" a guy who tests eggs make chair oats How Could She Help 11? The colored parson was baptizing one of the female members of his flock, and each time he lifted her out of the water he would say, “Sister do you believe?” The sister had her mouth, eyes and nose so full of water he could not speak. but finally she got her breath and yelled: “Yes, Ah believe. Ah believe dis yer darn fool is Lyin’ to drown me, datl's what Ah believes.’ Hear Aboul The Race? Remingtars Rand, but Endicott Johnsoh > J Awful, Awful Gladys—"1 can read minds” Bill--"Read mine” He was busy next day making alibls for his black eye That's His Headache Surgeon—"Don't worry—youll have a different woman wife gels back from the hospital © Gayboy—"But howl] I keep her from finding out?” She Could Stand It Smith took his daughter to a burlesque, and as the show became a bit when Yow T'm sorry 1 brought you--this isn't a show for a girl of your Molly—"Have patience, dad-—it will probably liven up after awhile ~ Back-seal driving is not new, and once was useful In the bicycle. built-for-two days, she heiped with her feet The Poor Souls Two old Irish women were enjoying a talk, and one remarked to the other: “Did ye hear about me husband Pat?” I did not, was the reply, “faith and what can be the matter with him?” Said the first woman out” And the other: “Oh, good heavens, and ye both like children so well, “The poor man had to have his tonsils cut tn A Scotchman usually prefers blondes because the overhead is light Some Heavy Dates A colored girl went to a colored lawyer's office and said to him: “Ah want to sue Rastus Brown for breach of promise. He promised to marry me and now he done went and married another girl.” Said the lawyer: "What evidence have you got that Rastus has been making love to you?” “Evidence. Evidence!” was the reply, I'se got three worn-out pillows, a broken down sofa and a lamp dat won't light” soa Be i ._.., RR BE RR Ente Tio ios oh ov A — POMONA GRANGE NEWS General theme for our 1039 ser- | birthdays of some of those famous les of Neighbor Night meetings is: persons who assumed much re- “Growth and Strength.” Our slo- sponsibility and gave of themselves |gan is: “Tuckabatchee.” You re- for all mankind. The chosen colors | member, that means “add to and are red, white and blue. | stick together,” and that is the way | — ce | ings will be held next Tuesday eve- | ping. February 28th, with Bailey- {ville Grange as host. The | will be held in the Baileyville Com- | munity Building. ‘Those travelling {west on route 45, at point 3 miles from State College turn right on “White Hall” (macadam) road. Drive six miles and the Community Hall will be found socated just form, observe will, in tableau | | | Is? Thank { brothers of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Also how they throw | diminutive Query and Answer Column - PROBLEM When you look into a mirror can you see yourself os others see you? (Answer elsewhere in this department G. J] am writing to ask If you can tell me what a Pectoral cross you Ans —A Pectoral cross Is a golden cross worn on the breasts of bishops 8. R-Can you tell me heights and weight of the Waner and their bal. wimt the Ung averages? Ans Paul Waner Is 35 years old throws and bats left-handed, and batted 32 years old, height 507, weight 148 pounds bats left. He batied 330 last height 5.08 weight 155 pounds, 354 last yenr Lloyd Wanner 5 throws right-handed and year om? We hardly an Mea of Us 80 M ¥.~Will you plea £ BNEwer now Ans An nIrge « mu Lhe an smallest thing known Ww Cie know what Lo compare atom that would Rive you size It Is s0 small it cannot bx a microscope small that more than twenty trillions of them can rest together on the head of an ordinary pin head, 1f they passed a given point at the rate of 500 a second it would require two thousand years for all of them Lo pass Washing was born born on Balurday Therefore Feb slom bs nee to seen wilh George tion bom? on Friday The error ve- 22, 17132, was OD B. LOn what day of the week was Ans George Washington, our first A certain historian records that he curs in the fact that 1732 was Friday P. W.-Can Ans The Robert Peel D. M1 Were canonizea « president wal A ivap years peeiers?” Sir YOu answer 9 vy English are called modern police. 85 Hence the ; would like to & you Lhe 1 y Easter § An The canonized sal Bobola, Bt. Balvatore ¢ K. D.~Is il true that Ans No. There dications of ti the future L. H-—~Whe! olicemen by England was there a tem of originsied LS 1 ale KNnowr Peelers ™ ames of the Lhre« that vy the Cathol church’ ie past T. E~Wa Washington. D Ans the wile of J ed Catholic # T. C~How olc Ans — 1 ictly non-secla ’ . yr ane MILT Bryan on = oe nf thas sted Great Commone: i pounding the Scriptur vast throng ed his meeting nee his deatl veral fam nen have ntinyed the work Miami bu F.M L~—~Wa the United Stal At He | Al onged inte sembiles the DD. C.-What An man must must be a gra an ordained « an United States K. H. M.—Why is th wd | An Lucre is from the Latin lucrun F. PAre any of Mrs White House now? Ans —There 15 a crocheted bedipréad made by Mrs. Coolidge in the While House C. J. D=Does ( Ans China i reserves estimated at rEyman i be under refers prefecabl; individua Ww Flat 4 Calvin Coolidg hina hmve much cos one of the foremost ¢ 243 668% 800 000 the worid with widows of Civil nm received by a “ proving box on a shi p's bakery. It of shelves about 24 inches wide nooks someting to hold bun pans in 33 inches deep. and 69 like a locker and cont raising dough. It is usually inches high J. W. H.—~Where is wirch that is built of a redwood tree? Ans —The First Baptist Church at Santa Rosa, Calif. was bujlt of a sequoia’ thal yielded 8.000 feet of lumber. The stip of the: {ree "is a shrine where the congregation holds an annual memorial service W. 8. C.—~Whal famous than died by choking on a grape sed? Ans According to Pliny, Anacreon, the ivric poet of Greece met his death in this manner - ] r¥ YT the cl oul MH S~What is the attitude of the Catholic Church with regard Father Coughlin's radio speeches and other activities? Ans Current History says: “In response to numerous requedis Tor an announcement of the official position of the Catholic Obureh to- ward Father Coughlin and His various activities, Cardinal Mundelein, of Chicago, has authorized the following As an American citizen, Father Coughlin has the right to express his personal views on current events, but he is not authorized to speak for the Catholic Church nor does he represent the doctrines or sentiments of the Church’ ™ io the preacher of the “Great Northampion, J. 8 G.-Why was Awakening 1741 Massachuseites? Ans Edwards came into conflict with a system in many New Eng- land churches of permitting “as a means of grace” persons who did not profess conversion or regeneration. to partake of the Lord's Supper and enjoy other church privileges. This, Bdwards, who was a Siiiet Calvinist and appealed to the fear rather than the love of God, de- nounced as unscriptural. 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