The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-16

emphasize those ideals which will hlep make the United States fire proof against the confagration which threatens to consume the universe.
 For years the world has been edging closer and closer to the precl- pice of complete international chaos. The major powers of Europe are en- gagged in a struggle for survival. The outcome will determine whether or not world affairs are to be domin- ated by the totalitarian principals which inspire the Rome-B Berlin Mos COW alliance. Despite the skeptics who scoff at the suggestion that world democracy is at stake, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini frankly boast of ambitions to humble every nation that respects the individual liberties of it's own people.
 InsidiOus Campaign
 There is increasingly evident these days a subtle but insidious campaign, fostered by the hotbeds of Communism, to align the mem- bers of well known Christian groups against each other, in the hope of turning friends into enemies. Con- munism could wish for no happier end than to disrupt this united country by arousing hatred and intolerance of man against neighbor because of the manner in which each expresses his belief in God. A country divided against itself by fighting religious groups, which once lived in harmony, would offer a foot-hold for the infiltration of Communism which, once establish ed, would deny those people the right to worship God as they be- lieved. Nothing could more confute the purpose of these radicals than belief in a united brotherhood, in the religion of God and in the re- spect for the religion of ones neighbor which has always existed.
 The American citizen who thinks we can keep our country out of war by simply repeating the assertion We are not concerned with the problems of Europe is guilty of wishful thinking. Recent events in Europe have proved that aggressorS are indifferent to neutrality policies. The neutral power that refuses to give them aid is coldly labelled as an enemy to be destroyed or ignored.
 National Defense
 In the current crisis which con- fronts the United States we must constantly keep ourselves aware of the principle that unity is still our first line of national defense. No one recognizes this truth better than our potential enemies. The danger signal is reflected in their subversive efforts to destroy our unity, through the promotion of internal group hatreds discontent and disloyalty.
 It is up to us to heed this warn- ing. We must remember strict ad- herence to the principles outlined in the Bill of Rights is the essence of our unity. Continued resistance against Communist, Nazi and Fascist propaganda will help keep us im- mune against the poison of disrup- tion.
 To make our unity poison proof, we must strengthen our National defense facilities spiritually, as well as physically. Our faith in the basic ideals of Americanism must be maintained on a high plane, with increasing respect for the protection we are afforded, as individuals un- der the Constitution. It is our job to be militantly suspicious of any propaganda which violates the spirit of the Bill of Rights. We must keep ourselves and our neighbors con- stantly conscious of the realization our security is assured as long as we stand together, united under the bonds of lone nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all"
 Keeping Faith
 With the men who fell we must keep faith; we must keep faith with all the innumerable Gold Star mothers who suffered and endured Their sorrows are sharp command upon us, their tombS are guidepoSts to make the way that we must tread Let us take inspiration from the men who gave their all for America; let us give ear to the message they declare. Fortunately there are mil lions of our citizens today who ap. preciate the dangers of our present position in the world. Many organi- cations, like your, are striving tt awaken the public mind to these dangers and to develop that spirit of unity and cooperation, so essen tial to the welfare of our nation These rganizations seek only to have our people appreciate the many advantages which we enjoy, over thu citizens of any other country or earth.
 And so, 22 years after the cessa ton of hostilities in the World War should like to offer the construc tive suggestion that those of ou people who are divided into groups seeking to advaince their own selfisl interests, shall declare an Armis tice among themselves and that the cooperate with the great mass our citizens, who are working 10 the common good of the nation Might also suggest that the or ganlzations, such as yours, whicl are striving to bring about . bette public appreciation of the advan : taRes which we hold As citizens c the United states, should llkswis consolidate their efforts and thFollg this means create an 0yefWhelmiil
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