PAUL M. DURES. ........00 00000. Associate Editor SECIL A. WALKFPR. ....cov0ve00 Business Manager AE a RE “> Issued weekly every Thursday morning. Entered In the rostoffice at Bellefonte, Pa., a " secon. class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year..............\f paid in advance if not pald in advance date your subscription expires is plainly printed label bearing your name. All credits are given on the date of label the first issue of each e send na receipts unless upon special re- Witch date on your label after you remit. for publication, whether news or advertising, The Centre Democrat office not later than noon to insure publication that week. Adver- copy received after Tuesday morning must run 131 HH notices marked (*) are advertisements. Legal notices and all real estate advertisements, 10 line each issue. bers changing postoffice address, and not no- are liable for same. subscriptions will be continued unless otherwise ; NATI CIRCULATION OVER 7,000 COPIES EACH WEEK Democratic State and District Ticket Judge of the Supreme Court GROVER C. LADNER, of Philadelphia County Judge of the Superior Court MICHAEL A. MUSMANNO, of Allegheny County Governor F. CLAIR ROSS, of Butler Lieutenant Governor ELMER KILROY, of Philadelphia Secretary of Internal Affaire WARREN HESS, of Reading Congress-At-Large INEZ B. PEEL, of Allegheny County Congress—23rd District HARRY E. DIEHL, of Blair County i State Senator HOWARD J. THOMPSON, of Curwensville ) General Assembly WILLIAM W. LITKE, of State College RUSSELL J. SPANGLER, of Blanchard Vice Chairman MAUDE E. MILLER, of Penns. Purnace A ————— EDITORIAL Food becomes very important when it becon.es SCAaroe. Have you done your duty to our fighting men In connection with the scrap collection campaign. Judging from press reports some of our best Journalists are in Congress and the best Congress- men are in the Army. Our own idea is that if the Japs use their main fleet around the Solomon Islands, they will need some more warships around Japan. The demsnd for gasoline and motor oils during August, as measured by refinery sales, dropped twenty-one per cent below the same period of last year. ‘Who would have imagined, ten years ago, that U. 8. alreraft would be operated in Africa, Asia, Eu- rope and from a source of island bases, all over the world? The standard of living, once the proudest boast of Americans, will take a tumble next year and ev will be just about as contented as they ar ee rm Elmer Davis, Director of the Office of War Ine formation, does not believe that Hitler will bob America because it would lead to 4 more intensive war affort here. Joseph Goebbels, Cerman propagandist, re- marks: “We are now partly occupied with digesting that which we have swallowed.” And what a spell of Indigestion somebody is going to have. In former wars, the man who fought was the man who won. Nowadays, it is the man who produces i fees hh £331 g { ; i ! : ; : i § 4 g sg 1 i ? : | 5 52 g if ¥ i | i { } ! | { | i i | i | RUSSIAN SECRECY ABOUT THE WAR The second front debate would be easily solved, perhaps, if the public had any accurate and depend- able information as to the losses suffered by the Cer- man and Russian armies in the bitter ting that has marked the 1042 campaign. Nobody knows whether the Nazis have been “bled white" as some highly placed officials seem to be- lieve. We have no knowledge of the condition of the Russian army itself and cannot know whether it is in condition to wage a real Winter campaign, It is not our fault that we do not have this in- formation, While there is considerable justification for secrecy regarding military and naval affairs, in time of war, the Soviet government has not permitted anyone to tell the full story of the epochal cam- palgns which have stopped the blitakrieg. "The possibility exists that President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill have been thoroughly informed by the Soviet government but, so far as We are aware, no observers have been permitted to check-up on the Moscow appraisal of the battle sit- uation, Obviously, an offensive in western Europe, or in sama other vital Nazl area, Is expected as Soon as Anglo-British military experts feel that it will sue- ceed. Even without this assurance it would be launch. ed, we believe, if the Red army faced destruction or if the Germans were in such a plight as to invite 2 knockout blow. The Russians have chesen to fight thelr war their own way, which is undoubtedly their right, It might have been better, and productive of greater cooperation, if Moscow had permitted British and American army experts to get the facts at first hand To demand a second front, without giving allled na- tions full access to all facts about the war in Russia, is a bit unreasonable. Present War Trend is Better At this time it {5 apparent that, on the surface, the trend of the war is favorable to the United Na- tions. Neither Germany nor Japan accomplished the objectives of their 1942 campaigns and neither has managed to make certain that the gains made wil be retained Despite punishing blows and the loss of much territory the strength of the United Nations is graa- ually overcoming that of the Axis. The hold-on-to- gain-time stage has passed and there is many inai- cations of increased confidence in regard to the war with Germany, as well as that with Japan, Americans must not forget that this nation, with Great Britain, is in two wars, While the overthrow of Hitler may be the first task and the biggest job, the defeat of Japan is just as necessary to the peace of the world. In this latter phase of the world war the Soviet government is not cooperating and, so far as the public knows, has not committed herself to any future course of action against Japan FAITH AND PATRIOTISM “Religion and patriotism support, strengthen and complement each other. In the storm that has struck America, the ship of state will be held firm by these two anchors."-<from “The Road to Victory," by the Most Rev. Francis J. Spelman, Archbishop of New York. It is seldom that a Roman Catholic prelate writes for dissemination through the public market, as Archbishop Spellman has written “The Road to Vie- tary,” published by Scribner's. In it he speaks to all people, not merely his own. His writing will appeal to all good citizens who have held the same views that Hearst newspapers, which for years have sought to implant, he now clearly states—that religion and patriotism are, In- deed, the anchors of the ship of state, in peace &3 well as in war. Consider what he says of the “enemies within, ~ those who shout “Democracy” even as they plan and strive to destroy it: “Are our God-given rights endangered by en- emies within our borders? They most certainly are. Qur freedoms are abused in the very name of free- dom. “There are those who plously shout ‘Censorship’ if they are not permitted freely to exercise their venal, venomous, diabolical debauching of the minds and bodies of our boys and girls, “If these false freedoms come, Ameriga's God- given rights will go and America’s liberty, the most precious of our possessions, dearer to us than bite, will succumb to tyranny and America will die.” America will die! Those are not the words of a man given to “alarms and excursions.” They come from the inner compulsions of an American churchinan, a man deeply moved and gravely concerned for the safety of his country. And then: “If we oppose atheistic Communists, Nazis, Fas- cists and all tyrants it is because we believe every man has an immortal soul made by God and, as a sovereign person, should not be completely sub- merged nor enslaved by the totalitarian shackles of any elass, race or nation. “Religion believes in liberty, teaches liberty and suffers for liberty. It does not define liberty as 'free- dom to do what one pleases,’ as anarchistg do.” To that every true American, mindful of the fact that he is his brother's keeper, can and must subscribe-—becatse the loss of either of those anchors —religion or patriotism-—will truly mean the loss of America—not only the land but its people, also and darkness will again cover the face of the earth. TRUTH ADVANCES SLOWLY About thirty years ago, Elizabeth Kenny, a nurse in the backwoods of Australia, was compelled to treat several cases of Infantile paralysis without the bene- fit of expert medical training. Without going into the details of her treatment it is sufficient to state that the world today recognizes that the Australian woman has perfected a superior method of com- batting some forms of infantile paralysis. Only ten years ago, a “Royal Commission” of Australian doctors failed to approve her method of treatment although it was securing twice as many re- coveries as the accepted methods. A few years later Miss Kenny came to the Unit- ed States where, after many disappointments, she managed to secure $5,000 for a hospital, and went to work to demonstrate the efficacy of her method of treatment, The experience of this woman illustrates the difficulty that confronts us in the seargh for truth. New ideas are accepted very slowly, not only in the medical profession but in all social groups, Gradually, however, the truth will make its way if served confidently and courageously by individuals who have found it. TAXES TO AFFECT EVERYBODY The people of the United States have a good idea what their tax bill will be next year. Senate pass- of the revenue measure, whik not indicative of completed bill, that heavier §¥ 2 | HH : : g { ] gd He consivers a= GUNNER'S JOB . “TOPS “IN THE SERVICE *, C AVID J. TUATC HR YEAR-OLD BRIDGER 1S EXPLOITS Won Him Tul T FLING He enrisTED RigHY AFTER UE VATED - OH SCHOOL LISHED MILITARY OR OER 6 Gir PE THE Orrice Cal “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, Is Relished by the Wisest Men" i ! | i | This Way ( The housewife was showing her new Jut maid through the Jeet up roomns, Finally, they came down to a staircase leading to the garden “Now, Mary,” said the housewile, stepping onto the you wish to pass down to the garden, go down this At that moment she slipped precipitated to the bottom “Good gracious, mum.” gasped the m “Are you hurt?” “No, it's nothisg."” came the reply, as { her feet, “Then ye've got down it fine, mum and with a gre nid deciar way at bumpin the way I've got to go down, the job's 100 strenuo ®* & 9 No Temptations, Please A little Bellefonte boy was trying to Save § but was finding the task extremely difficult | night?” {It One night he was saying his prayers, when plead earnestly ice cream man come down this “Lord, please help me street ® ¢ 9 So That's It Jerrvy—"How'd vou get along with your save my 1 ” Fd iis nn § mother Taw Ss al wife In t Gerald-—-"0Oh, she came crawling to me on her kn Jerry-—"Yes? Gerald-—-"Come out from under that ®* ¢* 9 Hungry Two very weary soldiers were hiking the long. long road back to was a lovely evening and presently one paused to land the view “Isn't it lovely?” he exclaimed | the wings of a dove. you know.” | i | | : the other evening and asked The other wiped his streaming brow and retorted the breast of a chicken” * & 9 Well, what did she say? bed Think of That The youthful heir of a certain Bellefonte family looked at his mother | ried, Mummy?" | “They promise to love and be kind to each other.” replied the mother After a little thinking the son sald: “You're not always married, are | | you Mummy?” * oo 0 He Passed A fellow wearing thick-lensed glasses was admire I'd ra examined by overheard ud don’t the ianding ) IRArTies nim let any I of your ming by amp “It makes me feel like the poet O° for ther have “What do people say when they get mar- the draft board and rated fit for service. “But my eyes are very bad.” he demurred “Yeah,” said the medical examiner stone-bind man as 1-A” i | i “Stone-blind? “Listen, And he's in the Army?” brother, I've passe 8 “No,” said the medico. “Had to turn him down His See Eye dog had i flat feet” * & 0 Broken Records At a woman's meeting the theory of prenatal influence was being’ | discussed, when a newcomer to the neighborhood arrived and was intro- | duced. Por several minutes she listened interestedly and then spoke up i “1 find myself in disagreement,” she said, “for 1 am quite sure there | is no such thing as prenatal influence. Take my case as an example. Short. i | | * oo Easy to See Mrs. Lapidus went into a photographer's and said “1 have here a photograph of my late departed husband. I'd like to hat he has on?” “Did the husband part his hair on the left side or the right?” asked | the photographer. | “1 don't remember,” replied Mrs. Lapidus, i But she cut me shori, and told me togo we parted and 11) lather alone the hat you can see for yourself.” * & 0 Some Game “We'se behind, 18 to nothin.” |ly before I was born my mother tripped over some phonograph records | and cracked every one. But it didn't affect me affect me affect me affect ft an enlargement made. But do you think you can remove that awiul “but when you take off ; A stranger drivine along a road stopped to watch a baseball game | between two colored teams. He asked one of the boys what the score was. | ASK HUNTERS TO PROTECT PHONE LINES FROM DAMAGE | Hunters are requested to be doub- {ly cautious this season when in the vieinity of telephone lines as gun- shots may aceldentally damage vital telephone equipment which must be | kept working full time In the inter- {est of the war effort | Jesse H. Caum, manager for the | Bell Telephone Company, said: “It {is especially Important that every [line be kept In service at all times because the armed forces and war {Industries are depending so much on telephone communications |" “To do this, it is essential to keep {the equipment free of damage. Bhots fired near telephone wires or cables {may miss their mark and accident- {ally cut a wire, damage the sheath lof a cable or shatter an Insulator The damage might put a number of | telephones out of service, and, pos- sibly, Interfere with an important war call” Mr Caum against accidental phone facilities is imple but vitally important way which civilians best possible the calls of that caution 7) sald damage another of t Can help assure telephone War service lor LOUISA’S LETTER awful mess of you H lit never pays to marry any any reason but love. It jus Pay and every one finds that time. But if you do marry for reasons, then it is only fair f Ww do everything make a go of it partner happy You say you m Jove a Year after you married Well would ha more honorable to have gotten a di- voroe and mari } man than i fair with hi al living From much opinion He doesn't seem 10 hat bone. If he loved yo oLher i in your power to ind make et iL certainly ve been then ave Calis on 1 these CATs mder yo your description ir husbana of the mar HeAr™ ) ont cach ne ge you he was fr sIneOnNe LR Comes wants Well to be leit either one if we MNG, £0 Somewhere eis Ty this other and oh put } becoming interest sunset I read your advice in Lhe and learn lots from them 1 would like to know what an en- gaged couple can give each for Christmas and other OCCasions { am, thanking you in advan BLUE EYES of Texas Answer It all depends on how much you have to spend. For a man, anything from a nice box of handkerchiefs to a plece of luggage would be proper A watch chain, a collar and tie sei, or a belt is always good For a girl, any kind a small radio, a drester set, Or a box of hose is nice. Outside of hose or gloves, wearing apparel for gifts is not in the best taste of jewelry LOUISA —— ————— Random Items (Continued from pape one) held it so as not to interfere with the investigation. Publication of the story, it is claimed, resulted in the higher.-ups being tipped off. They unloaded incriminating evidence and the whole probe has gone sour. it is reported. The OPA official, it ap- pears, was Quite indiscreet. He practically named the person from whom investigators got the first tip on the gas coupon ring! Nice going! SOLUTION: Alr-raid blackouts are not all bad, by a long shot. The surprise black- | out Monday night put to a complete | halt for a half hour the devilments of Hallowe'eners. Youngsters who seem to recognize no other laws | scurried off the streets with the first {toot of the blackout whistles Sr ——— Direct Relief Report | Direct Relief funds distributed in | Centre county during the past week “Well,” said the stranger, “you don't look very discouraged with a totaled $566.40, according to G. Har- | score like that” “Discouraged!” was the retort. “We ain't discouraged. We ain't come | to bat yet.” * oo 0 He Saw a Miracle A city youngster visiting in the country saw for the first time a black- a to his mother and sald: back feet.” * ¢ 9° “I've seen a man who makes He had one nearly finished when 1 saw him. He wag just nailing It Might Be So was invented by a Scotchman, we are told. A Scotch- take anything out of his pocket. v oo ‘Barbershop Patter “Comb to m=gasine subscriptions) "I'll take something I towe me." said 1 to the barber's daughter, trying to scissor hand. and brushed me away. ¥ Bo off if ® {old Wagner, State Treasurer. This amount was paid to 144 cases. Last’ week, 144 cases received a total of | $541.80. Payments aggregating $30. 816.60 were mailed to the twenty counties in Northeastery Pennsy- | vania served by the Treasury Reg-' ional Office in Scranton during the | {current week. This amount was paid | to 6.341 cases. | ACHES AND PAINS Are Usually Relieved With Luebert’s Ka No Mor Capsules A capsule easy to take for Paine snd | Aches which has proved prompt snd effec. | tive in eases of Simple Headathes, the | discomfort of Oolds, Newmigin, Lumbage, | Bad Weather Aches and Toothache. Take thems sceording te simple precautionary Query & A > - kw,» lH nswer Column born in Millville, a 8. MeG.~What An It used the bark of which they sl E. B~How n An i mercial lcen M. McQ he ( A — A - —————. | OUR DEMOCRACY-———by bat —————.. 5. KA —— — ] BUT A PORTION - LA) TOMORROWS BREAD. “ | THE OLD-TIME HARVEST MEANT FOOD AND SECURITY / AGAINST THE COLD WINTER MONTHS AS SEED FOR SPRING PLANTING. v {7 WAS CAREFULLY SET ASIDE / Af DDAY OUR. HARVEST IS OF GREATER SCOPE ~~ A "HARVEST “OF PRODUCTION FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND THE PORTION WE SET ASIDE IN THE FORM OF WAR BONDS, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND LIFE INSURANCE , CONTRIBUTES TO VICTORY ~~ ; /S SEED SOWN NOW \ FOR A HARVEST OF PEACE. -n“a.~™"N
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