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All subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise directed. NATIONAL EDITORIAL ember. CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK EDITORIAL Times change, About two years ago we were smiling over the efforts of the Germans to get along with synthetic rubber We have no idea whether this war will be fol. owed by another depression, or not, but be on the safé side and plan your affairs that way. An old-timer is one who can remember when there was some criticism of the Government for its extravagance in giving away free geeds, Everybody will contribute to the success of the President's Birthday Ball, which is designed to raise funds for the war upon infantile paralysis American soldiers and sailors may have been by the Japs but we are willing to wager surprised that they have already surprised their enemies. Those who remember the first World War re- member the war gardens and the meatless days. This may give some people a faint idea of what may be ahead of them. Centre county is responding to the appeal of the nation by buying Defense Bonds and Stamps. This is the one way in which every stay-at-home can as- rist the war effort. WANTED: A NAVAL VICTORY Admiral Thomas E. Hart, Commander of the U. 8. Asiatic Fleet and recently appointed to command the entire naval forces of the United States in that area, reached his headquarters in the Netherlands East Indies by submarine. The Naty Department also reports that the en- tire Asiatic Fleet, with all warships intact is in comparatively secure waters, Moreover, the “fleet train,” the slow-moving collection of supply ships, tankers, cargo vessels tugs, tenders, repair ships and other auxiliaries is also safe, It is suggested by a writer in Washington that the feat of seamanship involved in evacuating these vessels will “one day be ranked among the notable episodes of the war.” In view of the difficulties surrounding the opera- tion, this observation may be true, but the people of the United States, it may be said, are not greatly elated over “naval episodes” What they would like to hear is news of a naval victory, resulting in the smashing up of some of the Japanese squadrons op- srating with almost reckless abandon at widely scat. tered points in the Far East UNITED LABOR A POLITICAL FORCE The unexpected move of John L. Lewis, founder and former president of the Congress of Industrial Organization, to resume peace conferences with the rival American Federation of Labor, is a step of ~o- mentous importance, The divition of American labor has threatened the stability of gains made in recent years. Naturally, when labor organizations stop fighting each other, they will be able to do a better job for the laborers they represent. Looking into the future a bit, it seems probable that eventually the nation may find that the unified labor organization will become a political party. This does not mean that labor will, of necessity, nominate its own candidates, but that the leaders of labor will attempt to mobilize the labor votes to influence national policy and secure full recognition of the rights of labor, There is nothing inherently wrong with this but there is always the possibility that labor leaders will over-reach themselves and, conscious of their politi- cal power, attempt to secure unwarranted gains for labor. This, in the long run, would be destructive to the true Interests of American labor, and, conge- quently, it is to be hoped that the labor organiza- tion will be hended by responsible officials who will exercise their power with judgment ang wisdom, THE WAR SITUATION During the first six weeks of the war in the Pa- cific, the United States has suffered some loss of face, not only in China, the Netherlands East Indies and Australia, but in certain South American coun- tries no war can be successfully fought it generals and admirals are compelled to conduct op- erations on the basis of popular opinion, Just the same, a democracy at war, as in peace, has to give attention to the matter of public opinion, as it is manifested at home and in the nations allied to its efforts Chinese Are Concerned The Chinese, both in this country and in China have expressed disappointment over statements by American and British officials describing Hitler as the No. 1 enemy of the United Nations, The elation which followed the outbreak of war between Japan and the United States and Great Britain has some- what disappeared with American and British defeats in the first stages of the war in the Far East. It is perfectly natural for the Chinese to be con- cerned lest they be relegated to the background while the war against Hitler proceeds in Europe and Af- rica. Nevertheless, they would be foolish to ease thelr pressure uper the invading Japanese Moreover they should understand that this country is now at war with Japan mainly because we refused to give Japan a free hand in China and the Far East United Nations Cannot Ignore Japan Without pretending to know the distribution of the ships, guns, planes, tanks and manpower of the United Nations, and without any title to the role of strategist, we thin t would be an unfortunate mistake for th *ople of this country to believe thai ar against Hitler while ignoring While the overthrow of Hit. no doubt, by an early termin- truggle with Japan, the burden of de- r might become [ncomparably greater if apan to make a clean sweep In the Far + followed Fast At this time ituation main hope of defeating Hitler in 1942, or 1843, is the pow- erful Red Army of Soviet Russia, The Russians are fighting And killing the Nazis in a campaign which bids fair to be disastrous to Hitler's ambitions, The bright prospects of the Soviet, however, can be dim- med by events transpiring in the Far East Far East May Affect Europe For example if Japan captures Singapore, in- vades Burma and occupies the Netherlands Indies large Japanese armies will be freed for operations elsewhere, Obviously, this would invite a Japanese attack upon Russia in the Far East timed to coin. cide with ancther offensive against Russia by Ger. many. Forced to fight on two fronts, the Russians would face tremendous difficulties and they would be unable to exert any pressure upon Japan in the Par East Naturally we expect American soldiers to bolster the British position in North Africa and American supplies to play a tremendous role in the war efforts of Great Britain and Russia upon other fronts Moreover, the war situation justifies prompt atten. tion to both of these matters, Nevertheless, there is considerable anxiety among the people of this couns try lest the needs of the Far Eastern situation be overlooked Confidence in Our War Leaders In stating these views, we are conscious of the fact that responsible officials in this country are thoroughly acquainted with the facts of the war sit. uation in every sector and familiar with the poten- tials of power avallable for use in the widespread conflict We have every confidence that the war leaders of the United Nations, led by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill, are industrious, cap- able and deserving of our thorough support, Conse- quently, while we are willing to review the war sit- uation, we are unwilling to criticize our leaders or attack the judgment of thelr competent military and naval advisers as we see the the TAXES WITH A SMILE Up to now no one has ever really enjoyed being taxed. For thousands of years, taxation and tribute were so nearly synonymous that today it is hard for the average man to realize what his money is buy- ing, for himself and his children, or that, in a de- mocracy, it actually represents one part of his con. tribution to a common cause, But since the Pearl Harbor visitation A woman customer was watches in a Boston store “Tl take that one,” she indicated, “Fifteen dol- lars, isn't it?” "Plug the tax.” the salesman reminded her. “Oh.” said the customer, “I had almost forgotten ~-but 1 am happy to pay it. I'm proud that I can pay it. My son, you see, is in the Service.” It is happening everywhere, People who have already given generously, people who have heretofore been reluctant to give, people who might not be able to help in any other way are coming forward, not merely with cheerfullness but with alacrity. “Tax us some more, if necessary.” they say. “We know what we shall be paying for, and we can take ud They can take it. All of us can. For behind the material items of guns and planes and equipment that must be bought, we can see now, clearer than ever, the precious intangibles of liberty that must be preserved. And the cost will not be too high —The Christian Science Monitor, examining a tray of Local Citizen Spins Breezy Yarn of Hunting Skill In Pioneer Days (The following tale was unfolded by & Bellefonts resident full of fish, H 5 cad8i85 g2E7a8R8 H Bad vest pocket. I quickly rolled the bul. let down on top of the shot, aimed | at the deer, and pulled the trigger. Down went the deer, dfopping my gun, shot the ducks. “Then I started to wade over and on the way gathered up just 24 ducks. When I reached the other side I could hardly walk, and upon examination found my boots were which numbered 24, around I discovered the happened to look down, | through his upper jaw. I then reach- jed down and bent it over. | “In awful pain, the bear started to crawl down the tree. Right there and then I thought it was foolish for me to crawl down, so I jumped on his back and commenced to reach in my pocket for my knife, which was just a pen-knife. However, by the time we reached the ground I had his throat cut, : “Then came the of my life, figuring how to all the game home. Well 1 soon gathered the honey, bear, ducks, deer and fish to- gether and started for my new home, My wife waiting up for me, was cer. tainly surprised upon my arrival, to learn that I had secured all that game with one shot. “Now believe it or not. “GUESS WHO" Relief Fand Direct Relief I tbited in Centre county during the past week ending Priday totaled 1,113.60, ac- to OG. Harold Wagner, State . This amount was paid to 203 cases, Last week, 286 cases re- following me | Ctived a total of $1,072.40. and quickly | THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. a — C—— A i wl THE Orrice CAT “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men” Puzzler For Papa A fond parent was discovered by hls wife one night standing over his 4 — : J anuary 29, 1942. | | LOUISA’S | LETTER | | LETTERS ANSWERED | Dear Louisa: i 1 wish you would write something lin your column about visitors who | come when you are not expecting {them but fall to arrive when one is baby’s crib, Silently she watched him. As he stood looking down at the | jo kine for them sleeping Infant, she saw in his face a mixture of emotions—-rapture, doubt, | despair, admiration, ecstacy, incredulity, Touched and wondering alike | at this unusual parental attitude and the conflicting emotions, the wife | with eyes glistening arose and slipped her arms around him, “Why so thoughtful, dear?” she said in a tremulous voice | | and | “For the life of me,” he blurted out, “I can’t see how anybody can make a crib like that for three forty-nine.” ® ¢ oo 9 Final Blackout A story Is told of the colored lady who was expecting a blessed event kept nagging her husband for snow “Ah's done got a great whim fo’ it, Rastus"” Mandy declared, “Can't git yo' no snow in Alsbam’, Mandy | thousand miles from where it grows?” “Well, Rastus, do yo' all ‘member how Mrs. Jones’ baby was mark- eA wid strawberries?” An’, Well me hei mat and ed (Maybe the firing pin is stuck) “yes “Well, dat was cuz she had a whim 10’ berries Rastug Johnsing Brown, don white.” ® 4 & 0 Let The Siren Scream listen to me next chillun is “INOW, if our Prom Camp Shelby Reveille we reprint the following instructions 15 neither “1. As soon as the bombs start dropping, run like ter where, as long as you run) A. Wear track shoes if possible; if the people you have to ste “2. Take advantage of opportunities afforded when for example A. If in a bakery B. If in a tavern, grab a bee: C. If in a movie, grab a blonde *3. If you grab a ple find an unexploded bomb If that doesn’t work, heave it in the furnace ii come later and take care of things) (Yo dow walter, ban fun a crowded alr-raid “4 If an incendiary bomb is found burning un Can A. If no gasoline is available, throw n. You're dead Explanation: Th» properties of causing rapid combustion. (In the bomb {ree fact, it will Bg) "5. Always get excited and holier bloody murder and fusion, and scare hell outa the kids “8. Drink heavily, eat onions, limburger cheese, elc, shelter. (It will eliminate from people crowding too closely.) “7. If you should be the victim of a direct bomb hit, don’t go to pieces. | (Lie you | One i | still and you won't be noticed)” ® o 0 0 Cleaned Them Out A gangster rushed into a saloon shooting right and left, yelling dirty skunks get out of here” Don’ yo’ an’ couldn't git Rastus, yo' all recall the terrible vallar color of the SBmith baby? that was cuz she had a whim fo’ oranges and couldnt git ‘em.” put the blame on suggested nor endorsed by the government hell in front of you are on them, the spikes will keep you from sirens pick it up and a bucket of water before ents unnecessary know we're a ‘om on (It doesn’t slipping 8 4 are sound- shake it well (The Fire Department throw gasoline on t put It ott anyhow, 50 You might a well have some fun) on it and | the hydrogen from t explode with a a 1HETVE heliuve {It will add to the ring discomiiture “All The customers fled in the hall of bullets—all except an Englishman, who stood at the bar calmly finishing his drink “Well,” snapped the gangster, “Well.” replied the Englishman, there certainly were a Jot of them, weren't they?” eo oo oo What! No Buller Brushes? A salesman who had been out of work for many months, rushed home night to his wife with good news “Honey,” he grinned, “I just got a job as a salesman” “What are you going to stil?” inquired the exciled wife “Underthings for nudist colonies,” he explained “But, dear, that?” “Cushions, ® & oo 0 So He Couldn't Take It? (Houghton, Ia. News) “A house-to-house peddier unloaded a supposedly good quality groom what kind of underthings can vou sell in places like (broom) off on Miss Elbra Cowles Monday morning, but by noon the bris- ties were coming out by the handful, Now, Eibra wants her money back and the peddier has vanished.” * & & 9 Breaking It Gently Murphy, one of the best railroad engineers the road had, met with | {a fatal accident and his best pal was called upon to break the hews W Murphy's wife, Wanting to break it gently he proceeded in this fashion: “Mrs, Murphy, do you know that Lincoln is dead?” “Why, yes, of course.” "Well, so's your old man” ® & oo 9 { Perfectly Proper Rastus and his bride-to-be Mandy, went on a shopping tour. When it came to a choice of bedroom suites the couple were quite undecided “Do you want twin beds?” asked the polite salesman. | “No,” replied Mandy, looking at Rastus in an embarrassed sort of | manner, “Ah thinks it am best jes’ to git an ord'nary bed an’ Jet de good | providence decide.” | | 1 LE IE Who's Who and Who Isn't | “Who's Who in Ametica” may be a popilar book over here, bug in| the Reichland the most popular reading is “Who's Yoo Hoo in Germany” by Hitler, eo 0 No ‘Adulteration’ Mandy (arguing to liquor store clerk)—"Listen heah, yo white trash, |guy on the shelf, low ' een This Christmas 1 invited two of | my nieces to visit me and they ac- | | cepted the Invitation. In the mean- time, my husband and I received | two invitations to spend the holidays with people we like very much but (8 | | i had to decline because we were ex- | pecting these girl This Was bad enough, capped the climax was receiving a telegram on Christmas Eve, after | supper, saying that they could not | come : did not come because of a dance in but what | We found out later that they | a distant city to which they had re- | ceived belated bids. 1 had prepared a delicious dinner and had plans {for thelr entertainment. At that late hour we could not go out friends and It was useless anyone in to share our everyone had {Christmas Day I never expect to invite those girk to visit me again invite meal as for 0 already planned MRS. C. 8. J Answer 1 do think was inexcusable your nieces’ conduct and 1 blame their mother, too, If they had been sick or had some good reason for not coming it would have been unfor. tunate, but not provoking. All boy: and girls should be taught responsi. bility and dependability in the car- rying out of promises If these girls had any idea of go- ing to the dance 3 never Nave accepied your or they should at least let you H Know in time to al they should invitation have ter your plan: LOUTSA Dear Louisa I am engaged 0 a man one fault, He drink: drinks too much. I am VEArs and my parents are bitterly opposed to our marriage 1 am thinking of eloping because of this He lon he wil} married who has time: only sevens and at old 5 me dearly anc am stop drinking alter we are in fact, he says he will I dont know why 1 hesitate but 1 would like to know what you think of my problem sure JEWEL 8 Answer Your problem today is ver in comparison 1p the anes have to solve If w¢ ara Look about ami see what the wives and children of drunkards go through, You sce weary, despairing you to our | women, and nervous worried little | cidldren who are denied not only luxuries but the very necessities of Ie IY you want to live a le walt- | ing up at night for a sodden tramp to cone home to you, if you Want to nurse your children through lines: alone while man who is sup- posed io care for and protect you, lies helpless or rends the air with ‘delirium, if you want to drink the dregs of degradation, then my ad- vice to you is to marry a man who drinks too much. | But Jewel, you are top young to marry anyone for several years yet At seventeen Your ideag are unform- {ed and the man you admire now will probably seem unatiractive to you when you grow older. And remem- ber this, your mother and father the know more about life than you do, and while IT do not approve of par- {ents choosing their daughters’ hus-| bands, girls will do well to listen to their advice about the men whom they assotiale LOPISA i i i | | There's a chap who kin always sell hisself n' they never put that when Ah asks for straight whiskey, Ah wants straight whiskey, and When [in life gits the highest bid, He’; the Ah wants an adulteration Ah’ Jet yo' Know.” ® ¢ oo 2» Socks Appeal {feller who said “I will” n’ he did. | Theres heaps o' folks always sayin {“I cant” Excuses by the yard they [kin chant. In lifes dark background A recent survey gathered to date shows that 6.000000 girls in this|ghem folks must stay hid, to make esuntay have returned to cotton hose. i When at its height, this investigation must have been interesting. * oo 0 Blackout i There was a loud noise like the rent falling due, on the third floor. “What dat?” cried a colored tenant of the second floor. “Who say ‘what dat'?” demanded a voice on the third floor, “Who say ‘who say what dat’? when I say ‘what dat’?” came back from the second floor. ® & & 9 She Got Him Wrong “Madam,” said the salesman, “I represent the Mountain Wool Com- ne Would you be interested in some coarse yarns?” “Gosh, yes,” sald the gushing housewife, “Tell me some.” * ® 0 0 Office Cat Puzzler Why is it that when you take out a girl you squeeze her waist, her lips, mess her hair, neck her neck, and then ask her old man for hand? vee She Wants ‘That,’ Eh? ® & 0 Playing Safe Amos—"Did Brudder Avery give de bride away?” Kiss her (Argyle, Miss, Press) “Will swap engagement ring for used car or that? Miss Arley, Tel Andy-—"No, sah, he gonna let de groom find her out for hisself” ® 0 0 9 Definition Department FIB--A Ne tha iss 10% 42 366 eut ta teeth. . : act 0 0 0 That's all, folks. Marriage is gets a ring on her finger and a man gets one in his nose. Will a Afty-Aitty proposit on. A woman ~*“SCAT.” i room fer the feller who could: n' he serve me a lucky dish. so of ali life's burdens I could be rid. All that fel- | FeEganatis i is ? gis -s 2 8 the one Who | poi and on June 19, 1884 the bluffs near the city were packed with with | i of a "American Eagles” Query & Answer Column M. C.—How many Negroes are there in the Army Air Corps? Ans.~The Army Air Corps says that as of December 1 were approximately 2200 Negroes in the Air Corps. critical examination of past records first Armistice 1941, there A. M.—1 have often heard the remark that battles affect the weather Is this s0? Ans ~The Weather Bureau says that the rather widespread impres- sion that rains are commonly caused by battles has been found by a to be unjustified 3. KE World War Ans The revolution was signed on Germany occur ended? in Germany November 11 broke out A. L~Do the Chinese really eat birds’ nests? Ans November 2 before or after the 1818. The The nests of certain species of swift are put together with saliva. These are used by the Chinese to make a soup which is regard - ied as a delicacy to Thalland on June 24 The native form is Muang Tal and mean: J. McE. Please advise when and bv wh the changed to Thafland? name of Siam was Ans Prince Aditya Dirabha, Regent of Siam affixed the royal seul on a decree whith officially changed the name of the kingdom of Siam 1838. Thailand is the ancient F. E. H~What was the amount a prize fighter? Ans It was $980 445 received by Gene Tunney Dempsey in 1927. B. W.~How much is the present Britis ettes? Ans —Eighteen oernits C. M.—-What was the Colossus Ans of Rhodes? name Land of the Free of Siam t of the biggest purse ever received by in his fight with Jack 1 tax on a package of vigar. -A bronze statue of Apollo, situated at the port of the city ot Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes, in the eastern part of the Meditetran - ean Sea off the coast of Asia Minor, north of AMxandria. It was erected by Charles of Lindus, who spent twelve years in casting it. It cost about $258,000 and was completed about 280 B. C. Its height is variously esti- mated as 90 and 120 feet Fifty-six years after it was erected the statue was thrown down by an earthquake and lay in ruins until 653 A. D. when the Arabs sold the pieces to a Jew of Bdessa for oid metal. " - G. K—How long a Lime elapsed after Ouiseppe Zangars attempted to cago, before he was executed? Ans-—The shooting occured on Pel. 15, 1932, and Zangars Wis elec- trocuted thirty-three days later, on Murch 20 sCientist named Benedictus J. T. H—How old is General Wavell? assassinate President-elect Roosevelt and killed Mayor Cermak of Chi- Ans —Gen. Bir Archibald Wavell, K. C. B., cr. 1930. was born in 1883 N. V~Why didn't the early western seitiers domesticate the bison? Ans ~The bison has not proved docile and is of little value as a farm animai. C. B. T—~What part of our National income is in the form of wages and salaries? Ans —Of our 1040 income about 62 per cent was received gs salaries and wages J. 8. M.—Who discovered safety glass? Ans It was discovered by accident in the laboratory of a French in 1904 W. T. R~What 15 the total amount paid in salaries in the United States? Ans —8alaries and wages in 1941 total approximately $60,000,000,000, one-fifth greater than in 1940 > - V. F~Is there a statue of Frances Willard at Washington. D. C.? Ans —4 statue in honor of Frances Willard was erected in Statuary Hall in the Capitol in 1905 V. M. J Will the boys who were drafted for the one-year period prior | to the extended service Jaw be released? : Ans The War Department says that according to the present policy men will not be released from the Army except for disability or incompet. ence D. K.~I would appreciate your telling me which is correct, “The ave- | nue is lit up,” or “the avenue is lighted up.” Ans. --It is said of the preposition up that it is used unnecessarily more | frequently than any preposition in English, The sentence about which | you have inquired should read, “The avenue is lighted.” or “The avenue {is lit.” The past of the verb “to light” assumes two forms wich are in- dicated above A. T~Where did the battle between the Alabama and the Kearsage occur? Ans —The Alabama had put into Cherbourg, Frante, for refueling and overhaul. Before this was completed the Kearsage arrived, The battle took place within sight of land Special excursion traing were run fom spectators to see the fight. R. E~When was the Great Seal of the United States adopted? Ans —The Great Seal of the United States wag adopted June 20, 1782 custom grind ing from hiz neighbors, Most of the flour went ultimately $0. he West F. M.-Did George Washington own flour mills? Ans He had two, close to Mount Vernon, and accepted - Indies, and probably the greatest part of the farm revenue came from this source. ye L. WAlexander Hamilton was born in the West Indies and came to the United States as a young man. Would he have been eligible to hold the office of President of the United States?
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