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NATIONAL €DITORIAL _
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EDITORIAL
UNITED STATES IN REAL WAR
It is not pleasant to write the sad news that
comes from the Par East where the best efforts of
the forces opposed to Japan have not been more
than enough to temporarily slow down the truly
amazing progress of the Jap offensive.
We know that every citizen wants to read good
news from this theatre of the war, We would like
to present a rose-colored picture but we can't do it
and stay within calling distance of the truth. It may
not be popular to point out misfortunes hut every
American must realize the gravity of the war in
which the nation is now engaged.
The heroic defense of the Philippines, the ex-
ploits of Flying Fortresses the naval smash at Jap-
anese islands and the arrival of some ships in the
Far East, together with the Macassar Straits en-
gagement, represents the cream of the good news in
nearly three months of bitter fighting, during which
the enemy has moved a long way on the road it is
traveling.
To correctly appraise the situation
defeat, The fall of Hong Kong, followed by the Jap
destruction of air bases and the seizure of naval
bases on many islands and the crowning disaster of
the surrender of Singapore, tell the story of amateur
soldiers battling against professionals with Superior
equipment.
Now that Japan seems ready to launch her as-
sault through the Dutch East Indies and to the
shores of Australia, it is interesting to point out that
the line of attack may follow the route to India,
through Burma. Already General Chiang Kai-shek,
heroic leader of his nation in four and a half years
of war, has visited India to confer with officials there
in regards to what may be ahead.
Bo far, we have called attention to the situation
in the Far East, witere Japan has practically had her
own way in a war launched by Tokyo against the
United States and other nations. In Europe, there is
general apprehension over the expected Spring of-
fensive for which Germany is feverishly preparing.
Where will the blow fall? Nobody knows, but there
are three or four vital areas, widely distant, that
must be prepared, as far as possible, to meet the at-
tack
is not to fear
Some military observers look for a German drive
in the Middle East, to seize the Caucasus and, more
important, link up with the Japanese drive that may
be extended into the lands that border the Indian
Ocean. If Germany and Japan effect a Junction in
the Middle East, the job ahead of the people of the
United States will be bigger than ever.
YOUR PART IN THE WAR
The serious situation confronting the United
States, as a result of the attack on the Philippines,
the German U-boat piracy in the Atlantic and the
latest catastrophe, the surrender of Sinagpore to the
Japs, creates new responsibilities for the citizens of
Centre county
The first obligation of a good citizen is to be in-
telligent in regards to the war in general and the
second is to loyally cooperate in all measures that
may be necessary on the home-front, Our country is
now facing the greatest crisis in its history, and the
more soundly we realize that fact the less grief will
be experienced later,
Those who cannot serve in the trenches in the
alr or on ships can render valuable service, without
which the war eannot be won. We can maintain mor-
ale, increase production and make available adequate
supplies in the fighting forces.
In addition, we can buy Defense Bonds and
Stamps to the limit of our ability, This simple act
of faith in the American Government Is an act in
support af every armed service man, It insures that
our fighters will have the guns, tanks, planes and
ships that will give them ap even break when they
meet the enemy In combat
Every loval American should resolutely accept
the privations that may be ahead. To do without
automobile tires and cut down on sugar consumption
is little, compared with exposing one's self to hostile
bullets under the disadvantages that every soldier
of the democracies must temporarily accept
Let's get behind this country in the only way
that we can. There's no use to talk about patriotism
unless it is translated into actual deeds, What the
nation needs today is doers, not talkers
WE CAN AFFORD SHIPS AND PLANES
We are very glad to note that the United States
in preparing for all-out warfare, is providing more
than $6.000.000,000 for the alr arm of the United
States Navy, but we are also glad that something like
$8,000,000,000 is being used In the construction of
warships
There is no use for this country to gamble on
the ultimate decision as to the importance of war-
ships and airplanes. We have the money, the labor
and the materials to possess both in sufficient num-
bers to take care of the United States
It is interesting, in this connection, to learn that
Admiral Luetzow, the German radio naval spokes-
man, recently stressed the great value of Eeapower
telling the people that “the domination of
the sea will remain in the hands of the greatest naval
powers” and warning his German listeners that the
initial Japanese successes against American and
British navies should not lead to under-estimation
of naval power as against alr power
The German Admiral ought to know something
about the problem. When France collapsed in the
early summer of 1940, Germany possessed an Over-
whelming air force. It was used for an offensive
against the British Isles until late in the Autumn
Despite the aerial superiority, the German offensive
got nowhere in so far as the destruction of the Brit.
ish Navy was concerned
LAGGING SUPPLIES TO RUSSIA
Bome concern is reported in Washington over
the failure of the United States to deliver to Russia,
in the last three months more than hs
equipment contemplated under the wor
Moscow Procotol
Knowing the extent of German preparations for
a new Spring offensive against Moscow, officials are
anxious to make good on the implied promise of the
United States. It is realized that unless supplies are
shipped In great quantities soon, they will not reach
the Russians before the Germans attack
The problem is complicated by our own entry
into the war which created sing demands for ma-
terial and shipping. Moreover it requires between six
and eight weeks f wnterial from the United States
to reach the batt of Russia
American understand
pres
the vital
tance of assisting the Russ Army in
coming aitack. To keep the Red Army fighting is one
of the prime objectives of jeaders in this country and
Great Britain and it is pointed out that the British
have attempted to keep thelr deliveries to Russia
on schedule, despite pressing needs in the Middle
and Far East
impor-
the forth-
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EXPLAINS CAPITAL SHIP LOSSES
The sinking of the British battleship Prince of
Wales and the battle eruiser Repulse off the Malayan
coast by Japanese torpedo-carrying planes was re-
cently explained by Prime Minister Churchill in the
House of Commons
Churchill said that the capital ships were sent to
the Far East in the hope of deterring Japan from go-
ing to war, or, failing that deterring her from send-
ing convoys into the Gulf of Siam. He explained that
it was impossible to send an aircraft carrier with the
capital ships because “with the exception of an air-
craft carrier in home waters,” all others were under
repair
The Prime Minister pointed out that the Admir-
al, knowing that Japanese transports, “with weak
fighting escort,” were moving toward Malaya, decided
that “drastic and urgent naval action was required.”
He continued, “Admiral Phillips was fully aware of
the risk he was taking.” Only after he left the har-
bor was he informed "that fighter protection could
not be provided.”
Subsequently, the British Board of Admiralty
expressed the opinion that the risks taken by the Ad-
miral “were fair and reasonable.” Moreover, Captain
W. P. Tennant, who commanded the Repulse, has
just been promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral,
The battle of the Atlantic, which was proceeding
very favorably, has taken a turn for the worst since
German submarines began to operate off the Canad-
ian and United States coasts, The U-boats have de-
stroyed shipping, mostly tankers, at the rate of one
every two days, since January 14. It is believed that
the Germans have concentrated a heavy submarine
force in the Western Atlantic, Experts believe that
THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA.
Orrice Car
“A Tittle Nonsense Now and Then,
Is Relished by the Wisest Men”
February 19, 1942.
THE
Don’t
Worry
Lean men and clean men,
Wild men and mild men,
Wee men and he-men,
Bum men and dumb men,
Tallor men and sailor men,
Pinch hitters,
steam fitters,
Golf players, man slayers,
Jobbers and robbers
Get married,
Tall girls and small girls,
Big girls and
trig girls,
Neat girls and sweet girls,
Cash girls and rash girls,
Bad girls and sad girls,
Circus riders
home abiders,
Opera singers, hash slingers,
Crooks and cooks,
Marry
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them
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No More Monkey Business
Fink borrowed ten dollars from
on the following Wednesday
Blivitg, and promised to pay it back
On the following Wednesday he did pay
it back, A few days later Fink borrowed ten dollars more from Blivitz,
promising to return it on
Saturday,
and on Saturday it was returned
Next Monday, Fink came once more to Blivitz, again to borrow ten, prom.
ging to pay it back on the following Wednesday
twice already.’
“No, no, Fink, you've fooled me
This time Blivitz balked
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Wanted It Now
Into the restaurant came a regular customer
but looked up at the waitress and asked:
“What have you got that will giv
of at three o'clock in the morming?’
¢ me heartburn immediately instead
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Well Identified
He rolled into town in his usual convivial mood
funds and went to a bank to have a check
Drunk
home bank. “Jim Blotlo here
Came an Immediate reply wire
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his
He s00n ran out of
The local bank wired
money
ashed
Wants
“Identification complete, Cash check.”
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So They Do
The judge was recounting the history of the American flag to a group
{ aliens seeking citizenship papers, and asked one applicant
“Tell me, now, what files in front of the Court House?"
The alien blinked a minute and replied
“Peejing.’
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Revised
office
Version
Tom—"Comin’ to the party tonight, Maizie? We're gonna play post-
Maizie—"No, Tom, why that's a child's game.”
Tom-—"Not the way we play ft
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Maize.”
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Just Wanted to Know
The doctor called to see the patient
“How is he, Mrs. Cragg?’
“He's dead,” she moaned.
"Did you give him the prescription 1
"Yes, cir, 1 did”
“Did it make him sweat?”
“It did, doctor.”
“Pine, that's all 1 wanted to know, Good
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preted?”
night, Mrs. Cragg.”
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She Actually Did
They say Dumb Dora got married and bought some anti-Ireege for
apartment house radiators
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How About You?
Bome men take cold showers all winter Jong; others just have grape-
fruit for breakfast
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Let's
We wonder if we'll ever see those good old days again
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Hope
when more
{ money is spent tor face powder than gun powder?
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Press the Squawker
Old Gent (being knocked down by a baby carriage, lo nursemaid)-—
“You ought to have a horn on that
Maid-—-"0Oh, 1 don't need one, sir
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carriage.”
I usually just pinch the baby.”
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An Open Letter
“Dear Teacher:
home except in self defense”
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Don't you whip my Willie
We never hit him at
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Try Again
Fmpiloyer (to stenographer)—"1 had a dream about you last night”
Stenographer—"You did?”
Employer-—"No, you wouldn't let me.”
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Arithmetic
What two can live as cheaply as one on
Ins't half enough to have any fun on.
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Labor Saving Device
The foreman of a government construction job found that due to
| wear and tear he had run short of shovels so he wired Washington re-
| questing a shipment of new ones.
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He ignored the menu, |
Short Story
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LETTER
| Dear Louisa:
The boy 1 have been going with
for three months will have tp go to
the iarmy next month, He hasn't a
(comméssion and we are wondering
{whether we should get married now
|as he may be away a long time, We
| had mot planned to get married un-
| LOUISA’S
|
i tl mext fall What would vou advise
{us to do?
| ANNIE LN
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Answer
I think you will be wise walt
until he comés back. After all, you
had not planned to be married for
seven or eight months and lots of
things can happen In that time
There is even a small chance that
the war will be won by that time,
although the chance is a small one
indeed
However, I ean't see where you
have much to gain by getting mar
ried now and you do run the risk
of a great many complications if
ado Getting married doesn't
change a pers character and you
can be t as faithful and loval
a Man when are single. as if you
were married. It is also a good idea
to know a person a little longer than
three months before
with him for Uf
to
You
on's
Jus 10
You
you sign up
LOUISBA
Dear Louisa
I have treated my wife and ehild-
{ren shamefully in the past and they
have reached the point where they
care very little for me, Just recent-
ly, I have realized how badly I have
behaved and I am very remorseful
How can 1 win back their love and
faith. 1 admit I do not deserve eith-
er
REPENTANT —Ala
Anwser
You have taken a long
you realize admit your faults
You did not tell me in what
you had mistreated the family bu
{from their attitude it
been prettily bad
It is hard to win back love and
trust after we have betrayed
so often but if you persevere you
may have some measure of SUCCess
Just keep on trying, even in
face of suspicion and distrust
you might atl long last, win 3
loved ones back again, Good luck
LOUIBA
4 avi ¢
or when
wp when
and
act
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them
the
Dear Louisa
My child's teacher gives
much home work tw do that
does it all he has not time for play
[The rest of parents are
planing about this too. Don't
think we should take this
the school board?
PARENT —-Okls
the
up
will be better for a {few
to talk
ut it. Ehe may
cooperate With you and
sone of the home work if 3«
in the right way If
iz unwilling to do 80. 1 would advise
vou see the principal No child
shotild spend his entire afternoon
ome work I
proach her
Ww
We walk too much them posters
isay, A lotta harm is did each day,
Because we're too dern dumb to see
| Free speech aint gossip liberty, It's
ipest we jearn this lesson quick n’
spike eavesdroppers sly n° slick,
Whose ears Is pricked up to a point,
from drawin room to corner joint
Up to know weve had free speech,
iwith every one as free ax each, We
ihave been right free at dishin dirt. |
with no regards fer who it hurt. But
| A week later he received a reply which read: “Have no more Shovels. |. them Nastis n' them Japs, is on
{ Tell the men to lean on each other’
{the lookout fer all yaps, with big
mouths running
knowin only Balf they say. The half |
they dont know might be true at]
loose all day nn’,
BUY A SHARE IN AMERICA
I'LL TAKE
MY CHANGE IN
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thnee-lobed outline shape” with one lobe
Sing ron sometime:
One of the early meanings o
™ L. B~Why is
Tis
8 pres
Sadiron
s be purified for
ost far more than
\ir Force?
ration allowance
M. B—What is the pay
—
Ans They receive $75
while they are undergoing training
P. W.—-What industries in the United State
x19
. are the largest users of
Slee!
anked first and the Til-
R. T~How far is the planct Pluto from the earth?
— a in ——————
Ans~The distance varies acoording to the positions of the two plan-
els in their journeys uround the sun The nearest Pluto ever gets to the
earth is about 2.660,000,000 miles, and its farthest distance is 4.570,000000
miles. Pluto can be seen only through the largest telescopes and even 24-
inch glasses cannot resolve it into a disk
8. W.~What is the origin of the term “bakers dozen” for the nim-
ber 13?
| Ans—It originate! in England, and is supposed io derive from the
custom of bakers who gave 13 loaves to hucksters for each dozen, the
thirfeenth loaf representing the middleman’s only commission,
B. B—Did the Army ever use camels in the United States?
~ Ans—Yes, Seventy-five of them were imported in 1856-57 to be sed
in scuthwestern United Bietes and they were in use until the Civil War
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© YOUR HEALTH
Comtinwed public education as to
ithe great dangers involved in abor-
It was fate. They met head on, tion is of vital importance
We must face the inevitable consequences with- madie-for neh. ohier and they knew at once they were jeast them spies?! foller thru, to
the U-boats, crossing the ocean, at economical speeds,
out fear and renew our determination to blast Nazis,
Fascists and Japs from the {ace of the earth in order
that the world, including us, may enjoy peace. This
we must do, and the first step in the task is to under-
stand the true size of the job that is ahead.
Let it be plainly remembered by every American
that this nation did not attack Japan We were
treacherously assaulted at Honolulu while Japanese
envoys talked hypocritically of peace in Washington.
Immediately, Germany and Italy declared war upon
us, indicating beyond doubt the close communion
that exists between these powers and their joint
intention of conquering the United States
Americans must adjust themselves to the
thought, hitherto unknown that this nation can be
defeated unless {ts people strain every nerve and fibre
of their beings in the production of guns, planes,
tanks and ships. We must realize, for once in our
lives, that our enemies are not overawed ky the size
of the United States, our potential industrial power
and natural resources. In the fact, this is what our
enemies are fighting for.
This is not a war in which soldiers, sailors, ma-
rines and airmen can do the job alone. It is a strug-
gle without precedent in the history of mankind. Two
bitterly antagonistic moral philosophies are in mor-
tal combat and one, or the other, will survive The
“haves” are facing a gang of bandits whose organi-
zation is not matched in the history of freebooting
expeditions and whos~ bloody search of loot is un-
surpassed in the annals of piracy.
Here's a fable, unfortunately true: Once there
was a Congressman who said, if it was left to him,
every American battleship would rust on the bottom
of the ocean.
Despite the uproar in the House of Representa-
tives about fan-dancers, most of us wotld rather see
a fan-dancer than a Congressman.
Every citizen of Centre county should give the
nation financial support. We are lucky to he able to
invest in our government, :
are able to remain off our coast for ten or twelve
days. The German campaign is not surprising, Nat-
urally, the Nazis seek to compel the United States
to weaken its patrol forees in the North Atlantie
and attacks along the coast of North America are the
logical method to accomplish the result, The answer
to the enemy foray requires greater numbers of pa-
trol ships and airplanes. Until the defense is avail-
able, losses will continue
Opn Feb. 23. 1930, before the war in Europe be-
gan, the House of Representatives voted 205 to 168
to strike out of the Naval Works bill the appropria-
tion of $5,000,000 for improving Guam harbor. This
was the initial step in transforming the island into
a fortified base, In 19040 when Admiral Morrell again
asked for the money the House committee turned
him down. In view of these votes, the Navy did not
ask for more money for the fortification of Guam,
but is as absurd for Congressmen to claim now that
the Navy never asked for any appropriation to “for.
tify” Guam. 8ince Dec, 7th the opinion of many
Americans has changed as to the importance of for-
tifying Guam. This includes members of the House,
many of whom would give much if they had not
voted against the item.
Four Senators have introduced legislation to re-
peal the revision to give Congressmen the pensions
they voted for themselves. In the meantime, from
various sections of the country comes the suggestion
for a "Bundles for Congress” campaign, which would
include such articles as false teeth, wooden, legs and
moth balls, If the pension grab was intended to
“keep ‘em laughing,” it hag failed. to produce any
loud haw-haws, It would seem that at a time like
this, when our peril calls for great national sacrifice
and self-denial, members of Congress should set the
example.
Now that the teachers are to issue sugar ration.
ing books, we suppose it will be all right to call them
sugar-bables,
| patient together
trace the widest rumor down, n'if
The light in her eyes told him the truth instantly. So the two wreck- it's true they'll go to town, They'll
| ed cars were towed away.
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It Isn't Possible
Mother (entering room unexpectedly)—"Why, 1 never.”
Daughter—"Oh, mother, you must have.”
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The Sewing Circle
| swish-swash,
iput their spy gadgets in gear, to
jsend on every thing they hear. Re-|
{sults: another grand sneak punch,
ithat started with a loose mouthed |
{hunch. “My boy left fer the Filli-|
{poens” says Missus Peas to Missus
| Beans, While hangin out the family |
wash, the back yard gossip goes)
“He sales from B8an|
“That will be enough out of you,” said the doctor as he stitched the Daigo Friday” Now that’s a bit of |
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Overheard in the Brook
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Big Fish—"The worm on that line is mine I tell you."
Little Pish—"Nonsense, it's mine. Go get one on your own hook.”
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That's all, folks, The trouble with young people today is that they
go off on honeymoons without bothering to get married,
"SCAT."
This demand for nitrogen must be
met either from reserves in the
or from the fertilizer bag if
crop of fruit is expected.
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ssiis
R. D. Anthony, professor of pom-|
ology, points out that fruit growers
who long ago adopted good manage.
ment practices, put their orchards
under sod In recent years. These
in a fortunate pos-
ition to meet the present emergen
2
isis’
2d
il
gossip tidy, thinks Missus Corn in|
the next lot, with big ears perked |
fer news that's hot. Before that day |
comes o a close, Missus Peas has
| been picked up by enemees. Let's you
n' me each do our part, to squash
sich gossip at the start Let's pass
along this little tip, “Be wise, n’
{button up your lp.”
Major naval air stations and bases
usually cover at least 2.000 acres of
{land which must border on waler
suitable for seaplanes
Fewer women die during childbirth |
than ever before in the history of
this country.
Throughout the United States, in|
1839, 4 mothers died for every 1,000,
births,
This rate is 32 per cent lower than
for the year 1834
The lives of 11.000 mothers were
Saved during the period 1835 to
1939, that would have been lost, had
the maternal death rate of 1934 con-
tinued through these years.
In Pennsylvania, the reduction in
maternal deaths Mas been even more
There are dangers enough for the
expectant mother without the crfim-
inai act, induced abortion.
Mothers should live!
DO YOU ENOW
The per capita consumption in the
United States of milk and eggs is
{low while that of refined sugar is
the highest in the world.
More than one-third of all €an-
(cers which affect men involve the
i stomach
startling. |
| In 1830, this rale dropped to 38
per 1.000 births {
| In 1940, it was 332 and will
| to be lower for 1941,
| A total of 1364 childbearing ‘wom.
fen were saved from death between |
the wears 1934 to 1941, considering}
{the death rate for 1984.
| During the year 1939, there were
| 161.048 live births in Pennsylvanian
Midwives participated at the birth
{of only 817 of these infants :
pluore than half of the births in
nnsylvania oocurred in X
In 1935, abortion was Fring onal
cause of maternal deaths.
Since 1937, #bortions have become
the second leading cause of such!
deaths. i
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PHILCO RADIOS
MELROY'S
Phone 3599-R-1
Pleasant Gap, Pa.
ABC and VOSS
WASHERS
Bendix Home Laundry
Electric Stoves
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J. M. Keichline Insurance Agency
One of the Oldest Agencies in Centre County.
KEICHLINE,
Tomple Court Phone 190 _