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Glacier County chief., 1940-06-28
WHO'S
NEWS
THIS
WEEK
By LEMUEL F. PARTON

Consolidated Features-WNU ServfceD
NEW YORK.-Gen. Emilio de
~ Bono, taking command Of
Italy's southern armies with her en-
try into the war, is said to have had
De Bono First to s and ..r .onsest
Nail Empire on seizure Of en-
Fascist Mast-Head piritis in
Now rs years old, a tiny man,
scarcely taller than Italy's little
king, he has been built up as a rough
and-tumble wildcat fighter, legend
which he sustains by ferocious activ-
ity. They benched him in the mid
die of the Ethiopian conquest be-
cause, he complained, the Ethio-
plans wouldn't step out and fight.
They sent in Gen. Pietro Badoglis
and he finished them with poison
gas.
Early in 1885, General De
Bono recorded his hearts desire
h Mussolini's political review,
GeRarchia, as follows: "OAe
pfoelaims, even shouts, sften
and perhaps too much, . beam
tiful word that I have persoaal1y
promised myself not to pre-
nounce or write any more n
less It Is on the day where one
can BY direct action give . real
reason to the why Of this great
word. oh, well, although Old,
will live to see that day."
The word so hallowed he dared
aot write it was-"Empire."
The pint-size general was one Of
the original quadrumvirate Of Fas-
cism and is said to have been the
first to nail the empire slogan on
the Fascist masthead. This writer
remembers having seen him once
an extraordinarily active, bright
eyed, talkative little man, with a
neat white beard-a few hours after
a mob of young blackshirts had
wrecked the house Of former Pre-
mier Nitti, in Florence, and slit to
shreds his classical library of books
which ranged back to the Fifteenth
century.
In 1926 General De Bono was
charged with knowledge Of the
political kidnapping and murder
Of the Deputy Matteoti. There
was latent opposition to Fascism
then, and II Duee hastily sent
his little wildcat general to A.
RIGA. The incident was forget
ten and the general went to
work getting Africa ready for
empire day. He was The Fas-
cist chief Of police In the early
days Of the regime and bulk mp
the Italian Cheka. he entered
the Milan Military academy At
the age Of IL, and has put In his
entire career In the army.
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20 YEARS AGO 4 frGm 4 F. E. mp,R E.
AUGUST 13, 1920

AUGUST 13, Turning the Alaska Thomas Riggs informally of public be 
 The Company began using the
  the mill to Gastin Channel below the companys Valentine Building of in Gastineau Hotel within short time Mrs the Northwestern through the Interior central Alaska visiting all the river
 the Westward for J B Caro and Company hereon the Ingeso Rand Machine Company the drill sharpening EStebeh the Admiralty Alaska Mining property.
 the Territorial Fish Commission left on a inspection trip to Rake Weather: Highest, 51; lowest 49 rain.
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kins, head of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation was there too. He was not on the official list, but he worked behind the scenes laying groundwork for dis posal of hemisphere surpluses. Per- kins was so busy he had to cancel a side trip to the Virgin Islands. 2. Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross, Di- rector of the Mint, has just made a countrywide tour of the eight establishments under her control hints, assay offices, and deposit tories including the gold deposi- tory at Fort Knox, now bristling with machine guns as new gold arrives from New York. ... The State Department is assisting in transmission of funds to individual Americans in France. Checks are made out here to the Secretary of State, and transmitted through dip- lomatic channels. Hull came back from Havana to find a fresh- ly painted ceiling and new over head lights in his office White House photographers are now re- quired to wear badges for identi- fication
 Copyright, 1940, by United Fea- | ture Syndicate, Incl
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AWFUL ISOLATION

Premier Molotoffs statement of Russian foreign policy before the Supreme Soviet last week of profound importance not only to the embattled Brit ish Empire, but also to the United States.
 The speech, emphasizing Russian compatibility with the axis powers dashed hopes for early reestablishment of a balance Of power the Cont- nent It contained grave tidngs for Great Britain. But in almost equal measure it bad news for the United States
 Much as the British no doubt have been doing in recent weeks we have attempted to glean from the news about Russian maneuvers in the Balkans and the Baltic some proof that Russo-G German rela- tions have deeriorated-that in any final reckoning of world power the Soviet could be counted upon to
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oppose the Rome -Berlin-T Tokyo combine Mootoffs speech shows that this mostly has been wishful thinking and that actually, either by design cir cumstance Russia still is bound to Berlin.
 This breathes new realism into the nightmare of
 last August, when we first confronted with the appartion of world wide combine of Relationships It was frightening enough then; but it is more frightening now. At that time the Allies had the 'impregnable" Maginot Line and Frances finest army in the world" They had friends in the Bal kans and Asia Minor They had friendly neutrals in Scandinavia and the Low Countries Today they embattled British commonwealth of nations faced with ever more enemies the Continent of Europe and with a growing antagonism by Japan.
 The British people, even Adolf Hitler admits are a dauntless race Their determination has sur vived worse blows than the one dealt them in Mos cow But they fight on now with rudely dspelled hopes that the natural clash of interests between Germany Italy and Russia might preoccupy the Naz aggressors.
 Anyone with eyes to see knows now that the United States indeed faces awful isolation in world ruled by bandits covenant at the moment British is overcome
 Josef Stan, suspect, is a practical man. He has the United States Congress furious with factional indignation over an attempt to sell two torpedo boats the last great friendly power in the world. He has heard public speak CTS declare that have interest in the war heard us say, Let God the King" He has heard nexpert civilian voices cry down the defense of Army heads He has seen partisan politics obfuscate our reason Would any practical want in our side?
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view that Hopkins is a trouble making influence around the Presi- dent.
 What gives weight to this under cover feeling is that some of the sharpest critics are New Deal big wigs wffo have been Hopkins clos est friends and were his staunchest defenders when he was under fire during his WPA days.
 But like the regulars, they now hold that his residence in the White House and constant ready access to Roosevelt's ear is very harmful.
 Specifically, it is being charged that Hopkins is preventing tn e President from obtaining realistic information on important situations, is giving him unsound and timid advice, and is keeping hard-hitting fighters from his councils.
 One of the most serious accusa- tions against Hopkins is that he won, and is keeping, his behind the-throne place by the policy of never standing up against RooSe- welt on issues.
 It is one of the Presidents weak nesses that he doesn't like tough willed advisers. He will listen to suggestions and argument, but once he has made up his mind he is irritated by continued resistance Unlike other inner-circlers wi ( stubbornly hold to their conten- tions, Hopkins never goes beyond certain point.
 He will lay proposals before Roo- sevelt, but if the President draws back and manifests disapproval Hopkins backs down and runs for cover
 Hopkins is one of the most difficult men to see in Wash ington. It is far harder to get to him than to the President Even officials of the Commerce Depart ment have trouble getting to him directly.
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scare of their lives.
 The incident arose out of a chance remark during a Ship-to- shore broadcast from the bridge when the vessel was well out to sea. Captain Giles Stedman was giving the position of the ship.
 We are exactly 95 miles due east of Atlantic City" he said.
 Holy smoke" broke in someone what a sweet spot for German submarine! Better be careful, cap- tain"
 Stedman smiled and no one thought any more about it until later when the big liner suddenly began to zigzag crazily. In the winking of an eye the rumor was skyrocketing among the passengers that a U-boat was stalking the vessel.
 Near pandemonium broke out Some guests, including at least one Senator and several CongreSSmen rushed to their staterooms an donned life preservers. After sev- eral minutes of panicky confusion the alarm was dispelled by woro from the bridge that the ship was not trying to escape a sub. Only testing the engines" was the explanation There is no dan ger of any kind. Go back to youi 1 drinks"
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compe"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST l4

Conflicting planetary aspects rule today. The early hours are under adverse influences, but later the rule of the stars is promising to dwellers on the Earth. Women should be cautious while this con- figuration prevails.
 Heart and Home: This is not a propitiouS date for women to seek any public position or to ask favors of any sort. It is a time for watch full waiting. Calm and careful think ing should emphasize the blessings and minimize the fears that assail even the people of the United States. The stars warn, however, that the utmost thrift and foresight should be guides in administering domestic money matters.
 Business Affairs: Although as- trology gives those who study the stars reason to prophecy changed conditions that effect the whole world, the United States is to be fortunate in wise adjustments of trade and finance which are lucky for business. Inevitably this na- tion must reflect what war has accomplished in other countries but there is promise of slow pro- ceSses in alteration of established financial methods.
 National Issues: Caution now should guide electors who must realize that trained and experi- enced statesmen are most needed in a time of world crisis. The greatest good for the greatest num- Der must be the aim as the na- tion proves its power to defend itself against all aggressors. Kind Illness toward residents of the Unit ed States who belong to enemy na- tions is enjoined True patriotism avoids injustice.
 International Affairs: Canads continues under a sway that seems to presage a great future. Rapio development of it's political allc commercial importance, after Se- were test, is prognosticated. The Do minion will attract many distin- guished refugees who will contri- bute to its future prosperity. Close relations with the United State' will be fortunate.
 Persons whose birthdate it ii have the augury of a year thaf brings excellent opportunities. Botf men and women should benefit.
 Children born on this day prob. ably will be highly intellectual, prac' tical and philosophical. Character as well as talents insure success. Copyright, 1940)
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S39.823.285

This large sum, more than five times what the United States paid for Alaska in 1867 is only the beginning. The amount expended, besides building the vital northern defenses of the nation is also giving employment to countless Alaskans and is bringing business to Alaskan businessmen.
 In watching the Territory's defenses being strengthened, in helping to strengthen them, let us not forget to give credit to the responsible for this activity. He has labored increasingly in Washington for eight years to call the attention of the nation to Alaska's vulnerabilty He has succeed ed as no one else could have
 The Army and Navy installations in Alaska are monument, and will always be monument, to Delegate Anthony J. Dimond
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HARRY HOPKINS

There was one piece of advice the Democratic National Commit tee group gave the President when they conferred with him last Thurs day. It was short and snappy. Keep Hopkins out of the campaign"
 This was not the first time Roo sevelt had been told this since the n0ise-some Chicago convention where the idealistic but politically inept Secretary of Commerce held forth as White House generalissimo amid continuous roar of resound- ing blunders. Others have voiced the same pointed counsel.
 In fact. one of the most signifi- cant recent r-Administratio developments is the unanimity of
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Training Auto Drivers
Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer
 Before anyone is permitted to pilot airplane, the government requires long and careful training. Engineers take the throttle of the locomotive only after years of apprenticeship Yet only the most casual instruction usually precedes the introduction of an automobile driver to the wheel
 This, of course, is because everybody" drives cars and the commences of the operation leads us to attach particular importance to the need for skill in driving But that doesn't alter the fact that automobile is machine capable of causing both death and great damage in the hands of the un- skilled At average speed, it packs the momentum of pile driver at high speed it amasSes colossal total of <ootpounds of energy it can kill, even at low speed.
 If it was making its first appearance in the modern automobile would be treated with due respect The city government would regard it potentially dangerous vehicle It would be permitted to use the streets-if at all-only when operated by an expert driver and the city probably would go to some pains to make certain that the driver expert.
 In the past three decades, during which the auto mobile has grown from vehcular oddity to the point where the average every family one, there has been insufficient attention paid to driving instruction chiefly because many people were learning every year But that automobile own ership is about stabilized the problem is mostly fined to nstructng each years crop of young drivers And this and should lead to a persistent effort to raise the general level of driving skill. There should be increased emphasis skill and know ledge of safety rules and traffic laws in the licensing of drivers. We paying far too great price in deaths and injuries for dangerous driving habits incompetence and ignorancethe products of casual, haphazard or incomplete driving instruction.
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TIOUlNN LlIuOLl!L ROBERTA LEE

O. Should man hat in of present?
 A the elevators hotels men arere Il
 len a a a guest,
 
 A. place chair 
 all a to ask ether employees how much salary they get?
 A O s a very peumptuous question.
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orado vacation spot, which is near McCook News dispatches declared that the COP standard bearer in- tended to beard the father of IVA right in his own home town. But the idea did not thrill Nebraska Re- publican leaders.
 They have a wholesome respect for Norris vote-swinging powers, re- call yiyidly how four years ago in e e-cornered race which he en- tered at the last moment he boiled bS percent of the vote.
 So last week a delegation made & pilgrimage to Willhe. In the group were Kenneth Wherry, State Chairman; George Carpenter, Ma tional Committeeman; Hugh But Ter, candidate for Senator, n Dwight Griswold, candidate for Governor. They received Q cordial welcome and discussed a number of subjects, prominent among which was a strong argument as to why Willkie should NOT make speech in McCook.
 It was pointed out that Norris is not up for reelection this year, that he is busy in Washington and not likely to take an active part in the Nebraska campaign unless baited into it. And they vigorously counselled that this be avoided if possible.
 There is no need stirring up Norris if we don't have to-" ad- yised State Chairman Wherry. "He can cause a lot of trouble"
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Daily Lessons in English " v. L. GORDON

NIISUSED not "Ths book value above any other Say bookI any MISPRONOUNCED Pronounce frapa, first in A second syllable.
 OFTEN ISSPELLED: 
 Healthy hale, hearty well, robust vigorous. WORD times and it is yours" Let
  trustworthy digent and obev ing person. credible'-Dampier
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LOOK and LEARN &sy c. GORDON

the Bible give description the physique of Jesus such as his etc? there in each arm? is man-ike the the Stock Exchange short selling is Mexico?
 ANSWERS:
 
  gorilla. stocks the actually at balance lower price. Albuquerque.
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BOY SHOOTS HIS
 LITTLE PLAYMATE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 13.- Ten-year- r-old Rafael Cidanos yester- day fatally shot his playmate, Ron aid Beck, when he picked up pistol off his fathers work bench.
 The youth said that he had just started to shoot Beck with the pistol when it suddenly went off.
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SUB SCARE

The shipload of congressional and other guests had gala time on the maiden trip of the new U-S.S. America, but they also got the
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If all the speakers who assure that Hitler has designs upon this hemisphere would join the Marines so as to protect in the event they prove to be wrong, we'd feel trifle safer.
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Progress Note: War Edition-The Egyptian Gov ernment is reburying the mummy of King Tut-ankh- amen, the famous boy Pharaoh to protect it from the perils of the war.
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What became of that bumper crop of sun- flowers blooming hereabouts just four short years ago?
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In the Mediterranean theatre Mussolini is talk ing a good war anyhow
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Washington Merry
 Go-Round

(Continued rrom rage One)
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MERRY-GO-ROUND

Few people at the Havana Con- ference were aware that Milo Per-
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WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

Appropriations for defense works in Alaska in the past two years have been as follows:
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stand opposed to each other"
Then in defiant reply 10 his oppo-
nents. he said this: Others are
correct when they say: With this
world we cannot ever reconcile
ourselves. o.. can beat any other
power in the world" So said the
leader of the NaZis.
In other words, the Axis not
merely admits but proclaimS that
there can be no ultimate peace
between their philosophy OF gov
eminent and our philosophy OF
government.
In view of the nature of this
undeniable threat. it can be as
serted. properly and categorically.
that the United States has no
right or reason toNencourage talk
of peace. until the day shall come
when there is a clear intention on
the part of the aggreSsor nations
TO abandon all thought of domi-
mating or conquering the world.
At this moment the forces OF
the states that are leagued against
all peoples who live in freedom
are being held away from-nur
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MUST SEE RISK

Thinking in terms of today and
tomorrow, make the direct state
ment to the American people that
there is far less chance of the
United States getting into war if
we do all we can now to support
1he nations defending themselves
against attack by the Axis than if
we acquiesce in their defeat. SUBJ
NIT tamely to an Axis victory, and
wait our turn to be the object of
attack in another war later on.
If we are to be completely hon.
est with ourselves we must admit
there is risk in any course we may
take.
But I deeply believe that the
great majority OF our people agree
that the course that / advocate in
wolves the least risk now and the
greatest hope for world peace in
the future.
The people of Europe who are
defending themselves do not ask
us TO do their fighting. They ask
us for the implements of war. the
planes. the tanks, the guns. the
freighters which will enable them
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Promises No American Force
! Will Be Sent Abroad

The text of President RooseveIts talk national de-
Tense follows:
This is not fireside chat 1t is talk on ma
tona security because the nub of the whole purpose Of
your President is keep you and children later
and YOUR grandchildren much later of ast-dch war
for the preservation of American independence and all OF
the things that American independence means to you and
TO me and TO
Tonight in the presence of world crisis mind goes back
eight yeaU ago night midst Of domestic II
was time wheels of American industry grinding
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the most devastating trade wars
in history.
And in these contests the Amer
icas would offer the only real
resistance TO the Axis powers.
With all their Wanted efficiency
and parade of pious purpose in this
war. there are still in their back
ground the concentration camp
and the servants Of God in chains.
TYRANNY REVIVED
The history OF recent years
proves that shootings and chains
and concentration camps are not
simply the transient tools but the
very affairs of modern dictatorship,
They may talk Of new order"
in the world. but what they have
in mind is but a revival of the
oldest and the worst tyranny. In
that there is no liberty. no religion
no hope.
The proposed new order" is the
very opposite of United States
of Europe or a United States oil
Asia. 1t is not government
based upon the consent OF The
governed.
1t is not a union of ordinary
self-respecting men and women &c
protect themselves and their free
dom and their dignity from oppres'
sion. 1t is an unholy alliance Of
power and pelf to dominate anc
enslave the human race.
The British people are conduct
I ing an active war against thi:
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to fight for their liberty and our
security.
Emphatically. we must get these
weapons to them in sufficient vol
ume and quickly enough, so we and
our children will be saved the
agony and suffering of war which
others have had 10 endure.
Let not defeatists tell US that
IL is too late. 1t will never be
earlier. Tomorrow will be later
than today.
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BLOCKED BY BRITISH

The Germans and Italians are
being blocked on the other side of
the Atlantic by the British, and
by the Greeks. and by thousands
of soldiers and sailors who were
able TO escape from subjugated
countries.
The japanese are being engaged
in Asia by the Chinese in another
great defense.
In the Pacific is et4F fleet -
Some of our people like to be-
lieYe that wars in Europe and in
Asia are of no concern TO us. But
it is matter of most vital con-
Germ 10 US that European and
Asiatic warmakers should not
gain control of the oceans which
lead TO this hemisphere.
One hundred seventeen years
ago the Monroe Doctrine was con-
Ceived by our government as a
measure Of defense in the face of
A threat against this hemisphere
by an alliance in continental. Eu-
rope.
Thereafter. we stood on guard
in the Atlantic. with the British
as neighbors. There was no treaty.
There was no "unwritten agree
ment."
Yet. there was the feeling,
proven correct by history. that
we as neighbors could settle any
disputes in peaceful fashion. The
fact is that during the whole of
this time the Western Hemis-
phere has remained free from
aggression from Europe or from
Asia.
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10 A full stop, when the whole
-banKTnE system or our country
had ceased TO function.
I we'll remember that while !
sat IN my study in the White
House. preparing TO talk with the
people Of the United States, ! had
+. before my eyes the picture of all
those Americans with whom l was
talking.
l saw the workmen in the mills
THE mines. the factories. the girl
behind the counter; the small
.shopkeeper: the farmer doing his
Spring blowing the widows and
stf7e ofu men wondering ABOUT thelr
.life's savings,