PAGE TWO "DO WE BELIEVE? BY RUTH TAYLOR. Do we believe in Democracy? I know what the answer would be from that one. “Of course we do. What are we fighting for, if not for the right to follow the democratic way of life?” But how are we proving our be- lief? We let democracy become en- dangered because we gave it only lip service. We did not give 1t to the fanaticism of the Nazi, the devotion of the Communist, the ardor of the Fascist. If we had, Democracy would have swept the world and men would today be living in a brotherhood of nations. We say Democracy is the rule of the majority. But how often have we tried to get around a ruling in which we do not believe. We say Democracy is a way of equal opportunity for all, but how of- ten have we, with smug satisfaction, in our own group, looked upon all other groups in our country with sus- picion, generalizing upon them, and condemning wholesale because of the actions of a few? We say that Democracy is built upon a belief in God—upon the right to religious freedom. Yet, all too of- ten, we scorn our neighbor because his belief is not like unto ours. We do not even follow our own creeds, though we would fight for tht right to believe in them .We should re- member that Germany fell when the German people forgot God. We say we believe in Democracy. Now we have a chance to prove its worth, for in these days we can show once and for all whether freedom of speech and expression have inculcat- ed a desire for true speech and ex- pression; whether free education has taught us how to think; whether a freedom of assembly has taught us how to work together in cooperation; whether freedom of enterprise has foetered individual growth; whether freedom of government has built up the capabilities of the self-governed, and whether, under freedom of relig- ion, our faith has blossomed forth into a mighty tree that can protect us from the storm. Do we believe in Democracy ? Only you can give the answer. CO-OPERATIVES MARKET 646,000 POUNDS WOOL Thirty-one co-operative sheep and wool growers’ associations have mar- keted 646,000 pounds of wool this year for 4,500 farmers living in 46 Pennsylvania counties, reports W. B. Connell, in charge of livestock exten- sion for the Pennsylvania State Col- lege. Total value of the fleeces was ap- proximately $350,000. Ninety per ct. of the wools were graded as clear me- dium and sold for 53 to 55.65 cents a pound. Five per cent of the fleeces were fine or half-blood. The half- blood fleeces averaged 48 cents and the fine Delaine 45 cents a pound. Only five per cent of the fleeces were | graded out as rejects or unmerchant- | able types. Through the co-operatives the Col- fege agricultural extension service | has carried on a wool improvement | program for 24 years. During that time, says Connell, reject wools have been reduced from 15 per cent of the | total amount pooled to 5 per cent, and the overhead costs of handling | the wools in the pools have been re- | duced from one and one-half cents to | a half cent a pound. ! | This year the wools of the 31 pools | UNION PRESS-COURIER, i THE COMMON DEFENSE NOT REST, BUT STRUGGLE. Our success in North Africa, the onward rush of our army in Sicily, the fall of Mussolini, and our contin- ued offensive against the Japanese in the Pacific, make encouraging news for the American people. Every one gladly accepts the reality of mili- tary victory. The danger is that wc shall be disposed to regard the war as practically won and proceed to re- lax our efforts and our diligence in| behalf of its vigorous prosecution. It is not won. It is far from won. The Nazis are still strong. In particular, their air force of late has not been utilized in the full strength that it | yet possesses. Europe is a fortified continent. To invade it will demand the loss of much life. The problem of supplying our overseas troops wiil continue for many days to come. Any misstep, any lack of vigilance may cost us heavily and needlessly pro- AS NORMANDIE LIFTS HERSELF FROM MUD BOTTOM THE 79,280-TON HULK of the U.S.S. Lafayette (formerly the Normandie) Is lifting itself slowly fram the mud bottom of the Hudson River in New York, where it had lain on its side since it was swept by fire. Note that the superstructure had been cut away, The gauge at the prow gives the number of feet it has been elevated. The great liner is raising its hulk at the rate of a foot an hour. addition, to do even a harder thing —extend democracy for the creation of a better and more just America | in the days ahead. After the victory on the battlefield, which may not come soon, we shall still be under the necessity of bearing the burden of fighting for a just and democratic peace. This will be no less easy than the fight against the Axis military forces. This, too, will require long |days and nights of hard work, and sacrifice and vigilance. Americans of this generation cannot lay down the burden that free men must carry for the creation of a better world. We shall not know absolute peace—but only struggle. And, if we give a good account of ourselves we may then ex- pect to find our reward in victory, and peace for those who come after us. FREEDOM OF RELIGION Which of the Four Freedoms means long the war. At the same time, We tne most to you? have the war to carry on in the Pa- cific against the Japanese. Freedom of Religion is to most peo- ple the greatest freedom because All of the problems involved in the without it others are yalueless. West also present themiselves to us in the East. Ambassador Grew, who knows very well the nature and the strength of our foe, in the Pacific, has warned us that much hard fight- ing remains to be done there before we can win the victory. We do not doubt but that we shall win this war on all fronts, but we shall do it only | because the faith and courage of our civilian population matches and sup- | ports the faith and courage of our | fighting men. They depend upon us | far more than we sometimes think— for supplies of all kinds ,for money ta | finance the war, for keeping produc- tion of war materials at a high level 5 Freedom of Religion is not just the privilege to go to the church of one’s choice, to bring one’s children up in the teachings of one’s fathers. It is the only true freedom of the spirit, because when freedom of religion is taken away, the mind is fettered. All real freedoms stem from the mind, from freedom of faith. With- cut freedom of religion, there is nc liberty .The shackles of one master have simply been exchanged for those of another. Freedom of one religion means the freedom of all religions. If we enjoy freedom of religion, we must respect were sold > ds ee | ers and o} Seal bias 2 three bro-| _anq for encouragement that is born | the religious beliefs of others who do ils In the eastern| of our own strong and stirring mor-! not share our faith. states. | ale. No one in America can rest. No True religion, by whatever creed it — VV a | - vi . - : { one can relax his efforts for victory, | acclaims itself, knows no barriers of On July 1st the condition of Penn- | sylvania tomatoes intended for pro- cessing was reported to be 97 per) cent of normal. A year earlier the condition of the canning tomato crop was reported to be 92 per cent, ac- cording to State Department of Ag- riculture surveys. The ten year aver- age is recorded at 86 per cent. —_— PUZZLING OV = Cash Advanced = To Meet Needs : Hours: PLAN, = Telephone 467 I WON'T PAY THEM/ GET CASH Of Every 4% things out for you . . . Description 3% NOW. Prompt service. ; 3 Come in or phone. 4. | . LOANS IN SMALL AMOUNTS OR UP TO $300 Y 9 to 5:00 Daily, Except Wednesday Afternoon BARNESBORO BUDGET Buy War Bonds and Stamps! EE nor become complacent. We are win- | ning, but we have not yet won. This generation of Americans will | never know peace in an absolute | sense—except that which God gives | in the heart in the midst of struggle. | For this generation of Americans is | called upon to maintain all of the | =} AEE ET FE FROM US TO CLEAN UP SCATTERED OBLIGATIONS! If you've been a bit “short” here of late, let a loan from us straighten INC. BARNESBORO nationality, race or class. Its cove- nant is the brptherhood of all man- kind. If a man hates another because of his creed he is denying the funda- mental faith of all monotheistic re- ligions, that all men are the sons of God. We can respect another's religion | freedom achieved in the past and, in | without losing our own distinctive faith. As Father Ross so aptly said, “In all things religious we Protest- ants, Catholics, Jews, can be as sep- arated as the fingers of a man’s out- stretched hand. In all things civic and American we can be as united as a man’s clinched’ fist.” We may differ in the path we may take to God, we may be strong in the be- lief of the rightness of our way—but we will see to it that our neighbor has the same. right to choose his path that we have to choose ours. Freedom of religion is more than freedom of ritual. We are, all of us, children of one Father and we have a duty toward our brothers. We share a common faith in God—Ilet us put that faith into action by bringing to our fellow men justice and righteous- ness ,freedom and security, an equal opportunity and an equal chance. On- ly in this way can we keen our souls as well as our bodies free, and ensure the permanence of freedom. V- DOUBLE FEATURE SHOW AT GRAND THEATRE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY It has often been said that to pro- duce motion pictures based on cur- rent events, the films must be major productions. That, because of mater- ials priorities, should have large scale action pictures out for the duration. However Producers William Pine and William Thomas prove there's no priority on exciting entertainment be- cause they have the knack of man- ufacturing screen fare without hit- ting the war imposed limits of actual priorities. With the world at war they be- lieve that the public’s screen thrills must compete with the drama of the daily newspaper headlines for appeal and they follow in Paramount’s pul- sating story of the Air Corps sharp- | shooters, “Aerial Gunner.” The film 1 (International) stars, Chester Morris and Richard Arlen, features Jimmy Lydon, Dick Purcell and Lita Ward, and will be one of two feature attractions to be on the program at the Grand Theatre in Patton on Friday and Saturday of this week, August 20th and 21st. Pine and Thomas discovered from past experience, that authenticity in productions adds to the thrills. In “Aerial Gunner” the lives, the regu- lation routine, and the war story of the gunners at the Harlingen Aerial Gunnery School is vividly brought be- fore the public in a fast exciting film drama. One reason for the realistic scope of the film is that a great por- tion of the film was shot on location at the field. Producers brought the cast, staff, including the principals, to the field for the location filming. “Aeral Gunner” is the first full- iength screen-play based upon the life and experences of America’s ae- rial gunners, defenders of the tails of our bombers. But there’s still another attraction of exceptonal merit at the Grand on Friday and Saturday also. It is “Sa- lute for Three,” and stars Betty Rhoades, MacDonald Carey and Clift Edwards. “ i ———— Ny COSGROVE QU:T GALLITZIN SCHOOL POST Frank B. Cosgrove, principal of the Gallitzin High School, who last year was given a leave of absence for one year, has tendered his resigna- tion to the Gallitzin School Board. B. J. Roach, the acting principal, has been elected to the position. ————— eee —Bonds and stamps buy security. 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Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will make them known without delay MARIE GRANEY CROWE, Administratrix. 211 Powell Ave. Cresson, Pa. Shettig & Swope, Attorneys for Administratrix, Ebensburg, Pa. July 8. COMMERGIAL INSURANGE AGENGY GENERAL INSURANCE Liability Casualty 1101 Philadelphia Avenue, Phone 467. Barnesboro, Pa. Thursday, August 19, 1943, BLATT BROTHERS GRAND THEATRE PATTON Fri., Sat., Aug. 20-21 FIGHTING ROMANCE OF OUR BOMuER SHARPSHUOTERS! A wil] rile rid) 7g I. 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