The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-13
THE STARS AND STRIPES

TOMORROW we celebrate Flag Day in this coun-
try while the banners of other nations are
waving over the battefelds in futile attempt to
prove right by might. Millions now engaged will
never be able to en- 10y peace when it comes.
This nation is starting gigantic job of pre-
pairing for as the Allies are being pushed back
daily on all fronts by those who believe Democracy
is outworn and useless. AS this is being written
the great hordes of German tanks, which have
amazed the world, are but thirty miles from Paris
and Mussolini has hoped into the fray; sure
sign, say many, that the end is in sight.
1t is odd how opinions can change IN few
short months Just year ago, the King and
Queen of England visited our shores. At that time
and even six months later, the majority of Ameri-
cans were with the Allies in sympathy if war came,
but were not willing to aid them other than on a
cash and carry basis. Now we find something
akin to panic as we try to move all existing laws
in an effort to throw our weight on the side OF
England and France
Panic never brought forth anything good. We
must remember that this is the greatest nation on
the face of the earth. We have resources, riches
ability and skill and this is certainly the time for
cool, calm headwork.
There can be no doubt that we lead the world
in production methods. AS sit amazed at the
might Germany has amassed, one automobile man
ufacturer has promised he can turn out 1000 air
plane motors day. If it must be, this country
can turn to the task of bringing forth machines
for destruction at alarming rate if affairs are
properly managed.
EXpefCS IN washington are not OIL Jnc opinion
that Hitler will strike the United States, even
should the great British fleet get into his hands
However, it is threat because Japan would be
anxious to hit the Pacific if another nation kept
us busy eastern coast.
Nevertheless, the common thought is as Doro-
thy Thompson expressed it: Germany's on the
United States would be an economic one. The men
of Hitler have planned to bring us down by making
the mark the money of the world. Our dollar
would lose value and our exports would go begging.
South America would be forced to trade with Ger
many on her terms. Soon we would be sudbordi-
nate to Germany, say they.
These Washington experts, although silent
publicly, have intmated that are not geared for
heavy defense business. The coordinating group
now set up, is an excellent idea demanding public
support, they say, but how well it is manned, how
the members will cooperate with one another is
yet to be The authority Of the group is non
existent since it is to be an advisory council only.
The military experts here agree that Germany
has all the advantage in the battle now in progress
near the French capital. They also believe this to
be the decisive battle. AT least two-thirds are of
the opinion a German victory is likely and unless
the Allies able to hold, they think the will
be over before fall.
These words are not meant to bring panic, but
to show how the men who should know are think
ing as we honor our flag, the Stars and Stripes
which stands for freedom of thought word and ac-
tion and an equal chance for all who love her.