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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Bruckart's Washington Digest
Paradox Of Peace Songs Coupled
With War Plans Prompt Inquiry
Debates in Senate All Stress Theme We Must Keep Out
OF European Mess; Then Why Is Alarmst Point
Of View Propagated From Capital?
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
WNU Service, National Press Bldg, Washington, d. G.

WASHINGTON While the sena-
tors continue drooling out thousands
Of words concerning the proposed
repeal Of the arms embargo, any
observer can hardly fail to note the
same theme song in all of the
speeches: we must keep out OF Eu-
ropes war. The senators, and the
representatives, too, seize upon ev-
cry opportunity to tell the nation
either from the capitol or any other
rostrum-that it is a war on the 9TH
er side of the Atlantic and that we
must remain out of it.
President Roosevelt's every state
ment, and they have been coming
with the frequency Of rain in the
tropics, projects the same COM
mand. He says he hates war and
wants to keep the country at peace.
His subordinates throughout the gov
ernment-every one with title suf-
ficient to draw a crowd to a banquet
or to a camp meeting are causing
the doves Of peace to COO with their
softest tones. Beyond Washington,
also, the theme song is being picked
up and repeated by every individual
who can gain access to a radio mi
crophone or gather dozen listeners
in one room.
It's a wonderful thing to live in
a country where everyone loves
peace.
But the same observer rambling
around Washington and hearing the
theme song of peace cannot fail to
note also a war psychology, an
alarmist point of view. Il is view
that is being propagated from Wash
ington, and there can be no mistake
about it. And, SO, rise to ask why
all of these war plans are coupled
with the theme song of peace? For
in every section of the national gov
eminent those plans are going for
ward as though we were going to-
have a declaration of war just ahead
of the newly fixed Thanksgiving day
of November %.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Why All These War Plans
When Nation Is for Peace?

No mature person can ignore the
dangers of war; nor ought any per-
son make light of serious considera-
ton of war plans. certainly do
not intend to treat the matter in a
humorous vein, but ! repeat the
question: why all of these war plans
when the nation is 99.44 per cent in
favor of peace?
Let me set down some Of the
things that have happened around
here and maybe it will clear why
! have become puzzled:
The other day / was in the navy
department. There, hanging in a
most conspicuous place, was a sign
which read: Beware of Female
Spies" and some other warning
notes. It struck me that female
spies are no more dangerous now
than at any time in the last so years,
and / observed to a navy officer
that if foreigners wanted to know
our military secrets. they would not
wait until now to try to find out
about them.
President Roosevelt announced q
few days ago that he intended to
add something like 5000 men to the
army, in accordance with discre-
tionary authority granted by the
last congress, and that during 1910
he expected to increase the army
to its full authorized strength Of
100000 men.
Shortly after making known this
decision, the President issued or
ders to the war department, direct
ing construction of series of new
barracks and environments. These
are to house the new army person
mel. But congress has given no au-
thority for that, nor has it appropri-
ated money to be expended for that
construction. Mr.. Roosevelt called
attention to this lack of authority,
and explained that he believed there
was no intention on the part Of con-
gress not to provide living quarters
for the new soldiers. So, he is go
ing ahead without that authority. He
will ask congress to legalize his ac-
ton when it meets in regular ses-
/. sion next January. Before making
known his intention to proceed, how
ever, the President discussed the
question with Comptroller General
Brown, and the Comptroller General
\ suggested that he be not requested to
give formal opinion on'the Pres
ident's right to carry out the pro-
gram.
Navy yards throughout the coun-
try have been closed to visitors.
For the first time in years, the
capitol building is under police reg
4 ulations as rigid as war time.
Again, Why the Paradox of
Peace Songs and War Plans?
You will recall how on several oc-
casions the President has made pub
lie statements about war dangers
near our shores. First, he told his
press conference one day that two
submarines had been sighted, one
off the Atlantic coast and the other
off the shores of the state of Wash
ington. There was that announces
ment also about the German gum
boat that was meandering around
somewhere in the Caribbean sea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

mate: l8s, 100000 bushels. Includ-
ing winter wheat there will be an
aggregate Of FAC, 1000, 900 bushels, plus
254, ZOO, 900 carryover. Total: 994,-
100000, of which about 100000, 600
will be needed domestically.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

y
that the head of the German navy
had sent warning that an Ameri-
can ship-the Iroquois, was to be
sunk. The German word, accord
ing to Mr.. Early, was that the Brit
ish were. going to sink that ship
which was loaded with American
refugees from the war zone; and
then they would blame the Germans
for doing it. The purpose of all Of
this was to inf1ame American public
opinion against the Nazis, SO it was
officially stated.
Now, ] would have no way Of
knowing whether the U-boats were
actually sighted and whether they
were German or British or our own.
Nor would I know anything about
the German man-o-war that was re-
portedly cruising around not too far
from American waters. Likewise,
the Iroquois warning was something
! could not know about. But these
things, among many others, have
prompted the general discussion and
the inquiry as to the paradox Of
peace songs and war plans.
Dismissal of Mobilization
Board Causes Speculation
Now, 1 can see some sound judg-
ment in the decision to withhold
from publication the report by the
newly established industrial mobili-
cation board which was headed by
Edward r. Stettinius, one of the
powers in the United States Steel
corporation. That group of men, who
surely could be trusted to be in favor
of preserving the United States If
anyone can be trusted to be patriot
ic, had made careful analysis of
all of the resources of the country
that could be used for war pur-
poses. It is presumed that the board
drafted general plans and revised, or
at least reviewed, many Of the war
department programs for war sup
plies. But Mr.. Roosevelt deemed
it best not to make the boards find
ings public. With that, surely, no
one can disagree.
There is quite difference be-
tween the sort of findings that rep
resent such conclusions as those in
formed men could contribute and
/ the sort sof information that is OBJ
tainable every day concerning the
mechanics of ships and guns and
airplanes and there is difference,
too, between that and alarmist an
nouncements about U-boats.
Just here the facts of the mobiliza-
ton boards dismissal ought to be
chronicled. The members of the
board, or some of them with whom
I had talked, believed they had been
asked by the President to do con-
tinuing job. They felt that they
were something, of a permanent
agency, available at the call of the
President. Whatever their belief
was, however, it turned out that they
were wrong. Those industrialists,
working without pay and paying
their own expenses, had been known
as conservatives. Any conservative
thinker is a dangerous individual to
such men as the Corcoran-Co Cohen
group of presidential advisers. No
sooner had they started work, than
it was bruited about in various quar-
tiers that these men were going to
scuttle the New Deal. The elmer
CIRCLE" a gang that came from OBJ
livion into power and will eventually
60 back to oblivion, did not over
look bet in spreading their gospel
that the industrialists were out to
wreck everything for which Mr..
Roosevelt stood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
NEWS QUIZ

KNOB your nescs? One hundred is
a perfect score. Deduct 20 for each
question you miss. Anything about so
Is good.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

WILL DC neeueu uOIueStlcauy.
THE WAR:
From R0struns:
Said Frances Premier Daladier:
''If Hitler really wants durable
peace it must be based on the Sc
curity of nations, guaranteed recip-
rocally, without the danger of sur
prises."
Chimed in Britain's Prime Minis
ter Chamberlain: "It is for Ger
many to make her choice Eth
er the Germans must give convinc-
ing proof of the sincerity of their
desire for peace or we must
preserve our duty :"
Said Adolf Hitler: "The decision
of peace or war lies with others.
We simply have a grave determine
ton to fight"
From such a hopeless deadlock
there seemed no alternative except
a fierce war. But the still, small
voices of peace began rising every
where. In Germany it was the mys-
FERROUS mobile radio station urging
that Hitlerism be discarded. In
France it was few "defeatists"
who were promptly slapped into Jail.
But in London it was little David
Lloyd George, World war prime
minister who only week before had
startled commons by demanding
that Britain give careful considera-
ton to Hitler's peace offers. Argu-
ing that collective pact among all
European nations need not be ''de-
pendent on the word of Herr Hit
ler," Lloyd George was runored
leading a campaign against advo-
Gates of ''war at any price"
Taking a cue from the earlier
speech in which Lloyd George had
counseled U. S. leadership in a
world peace move, Herr Hitler first
had his throttled press give the Brit
ish statesman a build-up, then re-
leased a plea that America might
help prevent Europe's frightful
"bath Of blood" But the U. S. was
choosy; the White House and state
department would think carefully
before volunteering.
At the same time, other Britons
looked askance at the allies appar-
ent plan to wage war only on the
western front. Could anybody win
from such stalemated positions?
On Land
There was every indication Ger
many planned to open a fierce
thrust on the western front, thus re-
taliating against spurned peace Of
fers. Paris heard that Hitler had
summoned his generals, ordered
them to clear the French off Nazi
territory and to drive swiftly through
Belgium and Switzerland in a great
offensive. The first part of this or
der was evidently borne out when
suicide squads of grenadiers were
thrust wave after wave against
French outposts. Scouting planes ap-
peared over the lines taking photo
graphs. Strangely, many Nazi
raid appeared to have solitary
aim-to capture prisoners and thus
get information.
At Sea
Fireside generals have long fought
the battle Of warship VS.. bomber.
Before October is out, the victor
may be known, Authoritative Ger
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Relief At Last
For Your Cough

CreomulslOn relieves promptly be.
cause 1t goes right to the seat Of the
trouble to loosen germ laden phlegn1,
increase secretion and aid nature to
soothe and heal raw, tender, inflam-
ed bronchial mucous membranes.
No matter how many medicines you
have tried. tell your druggist to sell
you q bottle Of Creomulston with tho
understanding that you are to like
the way 1t quickly allayS the cough
or you are to have your money back.
CIRCUMCISION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

prepared to fight demands for Soviet
bases on Hogland island and the
AalandS. i~-si n ii 81
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
JAPAN TRIES OUT RUSSIA

Conflicting reports Of fighting be-
tween Russo Mongolian and Japanese
forces along the frontier between Man
chukuo and Outer Mongolia, do not con-
ceal the fact that serious fighting has been
going on between the japanese and Rus
sian soldiers.
Naturally, Tokyo and Moscow do not
agree when describing the outcome of the
battles. For example. the Japanese insist
that they shot down 341 Russian planes,
while losing only eight machines. Moscow,
on the other hand, reports III Jap planes
shot down and the loss of only SS Russian
planes.
Apparently, the japanese Army in
Manchukuo is feeling out the border OF
Outer Mongolia. If it discovers weak
spot, or if Russia shriRks from supporting
her ally, Japanese military leaders will 60
ahead with their plan to seize that area.
However, Soviet officials in Moscow af-
firm that the Soviet Army will protect
Outer Mongolia as if it were Russian ter
ritory.
The battle between China and Japan
may be under way in the Far East, but,
sooner or later, the Russians and the Jap
anese will settle issues between them on
the battlefield. The Japanese, even with
triumph in China, will not be safe on the
Continent as long as the military power Of
the Soviet threatens them from the North.
The thrust into Outer Mongolia is backed
by desire to threaten the Russian line of
communication.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN
WILL always seek the truth and print it

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiecc Of any person. clique,
faction or class; always do itsSutmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue.
commend good done BY individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that win elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
DAILY QUIZ
Can you Answer seven 81 these
TEST Quesfions7 Turn to
Page Z for the Answers

/. In what country is the city
of Poiters2
2. Do native residents of the
Philippines vote for Presi-
dent of the United States?
3. With what sport is the name
of Adrian Quist associat-
ed?
A Name the science which de-
scribes and classifies the
different kinds of mineral
matter constituting the
material of the earth's
crust.
5. Name the French submarine
that recently sunk in the
Bay of Cam Ranh.
6. What is the name for young
Goldfish?
Z. Where is Mt. Mckinley Ma
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
LEGION CONFERENCE HERE

Members Of Arthur Sawyer Post No.
g. The American Legion, deserve credit
for the way they are handling arrange
ments for the Fifth District Conference of
the Legion's Department of Florida to be
held here Saturday and Sunday.
The local Legionnaires have arranged
several events for the reception and en-
tertainment of the delegates from %
Legion posts between Vero Beach and Key
West and for the representatives Of the %
auxiliary units of the organization.
Probably the most important event
from the Key West public standpoint is the
Commanders Dinner to be held at La
Concha Hotel Saturday night in honor Of
Florida Department Commander William
c.. Brooker of Tampa. At this dinner our
public officials and heads of our civic or
CARNATIONS will have an opportunity to-
greet some Of the outstanding and most
prominent members of the great veteran
organization and to show by the warmth
of their greetings that Key West feels
honored to be host to such body of men
and women.
Arthur Sawyer Post is handling this
dinner and the other purely Legion events
in a big way, way that emphasizes the
ability of Key West to handle other and
larger gatherings. Ii will cost the local
post several hundreds ofldollars to stage
the conference. Most of this money will
be advanced by the Legionnaires them
selves. Public support is being sought
only for the dinner to which the public is
invited
If there is any lingering doubt in the
minds of some upstate folks as to whether
the facilities Of Key West are capable Of
handling such gatherings and for housing
and entertaining many visitors, the Fifth
District Conference of The American
Legion will go long way toward remov-
ing that drawback. Key West can reap q
large measure of benefit from such gather
ings. AS this was written approximately
$50 Legionnaires and members of the
Auxiliary from all sections of the state had
reserved rooms at our hotels. Large guam
titles of food supplies have been ordered.
Tickets, programs, announcements, invita-
lions have been printed and distributed.
Scores of automobiles filled with holiday
seeking and liberal-minded former soldiers
will enter the city. The affair will add
substantially to community activity at a
time when things are dull
The American Legion is an ably-di-
rected and thoroughly American organiza-
ton. It has the good will Of Key West and
Key West is certain to extend a warmly
welcoming hand and cordial greeting
when the delegates and their fair Auxil-
iaryites arrive on this island.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
The balance Of the tourist Trade be-

The. balance Of the tourist trade be-
tween the United States and foreign coun-
tries has always favored them to vast de-
gree. Last year was a year of depression
in this country. yet American travellers
spent close to $500. 100000 abroad. while
Che expenditures by foreigners were only
$3.50, 00O, O0O,. representing an unfavorable
balance of $3.50. 900 900. It has been even
greater in other years. We should see
America first, and Europeans should see
more of America.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
Avn elderly woman called AZ the

An elderly woman called at the ,Mexi-
can Exhibit of the Worlds Fair and
stated she liked very much all things Mexi-
can. and would appreciate pair Of GU
curaches. After polite explanations, the
little lady got what she wanted, pair Of
huaraehes. Cucuraches. if you do not
happen to know. are cockroaches.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

The reported five-power pact to
preserve the peace Of Europe for twenty
five years proved to be a phoney and was
just too good to be true. Secretary Hull
denied that he had any knowledge of the
agreement and an official French spokes-
man declared the statement was without
foundation
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
Add Swing Dances
The Ice Worm Wiggle'

JUNEAU, Alaska. July IT,
The ice Worm Wiggles is the
latest song and dance craze here.
The spicy phrase, "Akh-tu-wu-
ye-kes, in the Thlinget Indian
jargon, My heart is glad'', starts
off the song written by Mrs Ca
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

While meditating, the thought came
to mind how much happier those public
officials must feel who have never vio-
lated their trust by accepting "a bride. The
came happy state of mind is possessed by
he who has never offered or given bride.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

Crossing the ocean the Atlantic Clip
per in its round trip consumes LOO gal
Ions of gasoline, about mile to gallon. At
that rate it would seem to pay Pan-Amer-
lean to raise its own gasoline and pass the
profit to the customers
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

Every problem is clear if you listen to
one speaker; it becomes confused if you
hear another, and hopelessly befuddled if
you chance upon third experts view.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

The United States has three-fourths
of the worlds stock of gold and 10000
900 unemployed, and has no reason to be
proud of either abundance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

The last of the trolley lines, like the
street cars of Key West, have just been
run in New York state. Progress knows
no hindrance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
Save and be safe.

There are midges and midgets aplenty
at the Worlds Fair.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

Character should be recognized as an
asset, even in business circles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27
mrs. EVA B. WARNER win

ten you, with glowing face
lighted with love and sympathy,
of the work being done at the
children,s kindergarten. Visit
them some time-it will do your
soul good.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

UNKINDEsT CUT: A woman
with a hat the size Of a tea cup
and a man remarking that it
probably fits her brain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27

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HISTORY: July 18th, 1915
beginning of the World War.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-27


AS shells long since forsaken by
the tide.
Still murmur with the music
of the sea:
So is my mind filled with yearn-
ing thoughts
When I'm away from thee.
! see your eyes aglow ike eve
ming stars.
And smell the fragrance in
the air:
I wish the journey Of my life
might be
Lit BY your love and soften
ed by your care.
Adi0s,
FLORIDA CRACKER
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
Memory Is HOnOred
for Work AmOnQ Vets

A tribute was paid at Sewanee. Tenn.
June H. 10 physician whose nine
years Of service at Fort Harrison, near
Helena won him scores OF friends
among Montana ex-service men, Fort
Harrison officials have been advised
The physician, DR.. Benjamin Fray
ser, who served as tuberculosis spe-
cialist and surgeon at the fort, died
in Lexington, KY, in 1887.
A bronze bas-relief bust Of DR.. Pray
ser on June II was placed In AL
Saints chapel at the University OF the
South In Sewanee, Fort Harrison Of
ficials learned by letter from Mrs. r.
r. Frayser Of Norfolk. Va, mother of
the doctor. Hampden Sydney college
already has dedicated q tablet In his
memory, and Virginia Medical college
win pay a similar homage. the letter
said.
PLENTYWOOD--Ac work Is UNI
der way for the Sons OF Legion mem
bers who viii comprise the American
Legion drum and bugle corps. Drum
mers are receiving instruction from A.
L. Roser. w. j. Hagen Is schooling
buglers. It Is planned to have a unit
Of more than 20.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
keVin-SunburSt Field
1889 Compilations


Big Wet-Dahlquis 9 C Bill 79s
Big West-Gunderson N C on SOS
Big Wet-Enge
Big West-Enge Abd 1893
Big West-Gunoerson Q Ie-352W
Big West-DahlquEt No SW NW3 NE 2835-3W
No.
Coologe Coo1dge-State No NV NEt S662W
Sooldge-Shaw No Sc NE3 NE3 So-S6-2W
Coooge-State No NV NW3
No IS NE NE4 SEA 2-35-2W
NO "a CSL NW3
-F1yberger NO is SW3 24353W
NV
No SW
Goedoez Agen-Ahck No CNL NW3
joeddetz Agen-Godderz u
ppen on
kluth ct
Kluth -Gunderson No 2, SW SWi
Fahead- Bahor NWi
Morton Morton 24-34-2w
Morton Osthof No. ],
Afosby on Co-Peerson / c 7-352W
Gilman Government No /. 2OO
C
Plat
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Prevo /,
PTevol & Shea
Goedder
vanderpas- Thompson No NV NW NW3 SSS5w IT'S
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
Drilling Wells--Kevin-Sunburst

Big -DahlquiH 2i-s5-sw 500
Cassidy Phoenix No
Coolidge CoohdgeState
Crabree Thompson
Fulton Petroleum 3
Gosett-Bngen e alton
Goddertz &
Goeddertz & Norman Sci
26-354W
c
MaksNay No l. SIC Nw3 NWa 5-34-SW Location
Morton Ehngson No G SEA NWs l4-35-3W
Location
Nepstad No 8 NE 11-35-3W
-Hobrook No. / G SW3 2-36-3W
Pfabe Engektng Hurley
Government No GEL NEa NW3 12-35-3W
Smith Welsh Barh No / SW SEA NWa 13-35-2W 1O45
Souel- Ward NO @ NE3 NWa l-34-4W Spudded
Spencer Kincheloe-Cook No. NV SW SEA 26344W
Stock HaggTty No 5 Sc NW3 SW3 l3-35-2W 1880
Superior Petroleum Government No II GEL NW NW3 l2S5-SW 1850
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
Claims Support for
Permanent WPA

Senator Murray said large group"
Of senators had assured him they
would support his bill designed 70
keep WPA payrolls at an average level
Of three million Jobs during the next
fiscal year Senator Murray said the
measure established "the fundamental
principle that the WPA should be
kept at a certain level as long as
there are that number Of unemployed
workers who are eligible for work
relief"