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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
AIR CRASHES:
10000 Miles Apart

In the snowy mountain wastes of
Utah 10 persons, including couple
of honeymooners, met death when
an air-liner crashed into a noun
tainside, split in two. .
A few days later a Brazilian air
liner, taking off at the airport of Rio
de Janeiro, collided in midair with
an advertising plane. Nineteen were
killed.
The first crash is believed by an
airline survey as to have been
caused by the failure of the radio
beam or range signal, the result of
binding snowstorm through which
the ship was flying, attempting to
reach safety.
Unexplained is the Brazilian
crash, which occurred in full view
of thousands on the shores of the
beautiful harbor, watching the take
off. The big liner collided in mid
air with the advertising plane, pilot
ed by an Englishman, and both
plummeted downward.
The liner landed in the water,
smashed to pieces and sank. The
small plane, out of control, sailed
helplessly over the city and crashed
on the roof of building.
MISCELLANY:
q Nearly a year after the end of
the Finnish-Russian war, ship ar
rived in New York with 100 Ameri-
can volunteers, who managed to es-
cape back to this country again.
They said they arrived in Finland
after it was all over, and had spent
all this time trying to get back to
the U. S.
q The lash still is administered to
prisoners in Delaware, which then
sends the whipped men off to pris-
on. Three were whipped recently,
two for burglary, one for attempt
ing to wreck train. After the 60
blows GO to each MANI, Nos. and
2 went off to prison for five years.
and No. for ten.
G Newest defense of British freight
ers against mines, submarines have
been noted on the American water
fronts. The bows of the ships carry
the paravanes and nets Of mine
sweepers. Also on board many are
torpedo tubes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22

fighting with her back to the wall
for her existence.
2. Democracy is dead, and Britain
is not fighting to restore it, but to
save herself from humiliation.
8. Out of it all will come some
form of national socialism in Brit
ain, in this country, too, if we get
into the war, or if we catch it from
Canada.
4. Aid given to Britain and her
allies is insurance" to give us time
to prepare. us
5. We should give and expect moth
ing back, simply writing it off" as
protection.
6. He said he told President Roose-
welt "don't send me admirals and
generals, but economists to study
the situation"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
DEBACLE:
Fnscists Meet Creeks

The Greeks, aided by heavy
storms and mountain torrents,
claimed to have dealt crushing
blow to the Italian armies attempt
ing invasion.
/. The Italians, using the accepted
German formula of "pincers" inva-
sion, were attacking boldly on two
fronts, the left flank moving from
Koritza as a base, and the right
flank smashing southwark close to
the Adriatic coastline toward loan
nina GAMMA or Yanina).
The right flank was making some
progress, and at points had crossed
the critical Kalamas river. The left
flank, however, never had made any
advances, and it was there, In the
vicinity of Koritza, that the Greeks
claimed their first and continuing
successes.
Latest dispatches indicated that
these successes were colossal.
Thirty thousand Italian troops were
first described as trapped, then
nearly half of them cut off and cap
tured, and finally thousands of them
caught in a mountain torrent IN
gorge and drowned.
Cut to pieces, London has heard,
is one of Italy's crack divisions OF
Alpini, or mountain troops, called
the Centaur division. Trapped in the
Pindus mountains, the Greeks say
it has been annihilated.
There was wild enthusiasm in
Athens and throughout the nation.
Added to this was the favorable re-
port from the Kalamas river sector,
where the Greeks reported the
mechanical advance had been halt
,, ed in its tracks and forced to take
UP defensive positions. =
Heroes of the Greek victory seem
to have been the Evzones, or noun
tain guerrilla troops, who have been
clipping away at the Italian columns
in a manner reminiscent of the Fin
nish depredations on Russian troops
during the early days of that war.
Like the Russo-Finnish war, how
ever, it is too early to write the
attempted Italian invasion down as
a failure, for there are other quar-
tiers, notably Russia and Germany,
to be heard from.
While Italy has admitted no re-
verses, it was considered significant
that Italian dispatches told of Greek
attacks. 'sf.@
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
TRIPLE THREAT:
DiDIOn,nts Gather

The Axis Allies have been de-
scribed by observers as near
triangle" in which two of the sides
do not quite meet. ~
In other words, Italy and Ger
many touch and unite, but the Rus
sian, side of the triangle, while APP
parently touching Germany, has not
united with Italy.
The first triple threat was noted
in the meeting of diplomats from
Russia and Germany in Berlin, with
Ciano announced as the third to be
invited and to have accepted.
Purpose of the meeting, to dis
cuss the Italian-G reek-Balkan situa-
ton. The Turks were frankly wor-
ried over the conference, having
hoped to have found Russia aloof
to the Axis move toward the Black
sea and the Mediterranean. W.
The Turks have been willing to
throw in with Greece if necessary,
but had hoped it wouldn't be neces-
sary. If Russia finally has decided
to take an active part in the Mace
DOMAIN situation with Germany, Civ
ing active aid to Italy, then Ankara
saw itself up to the neck in the war,
with dubious hopes of victory.
Bulgaria's position was the great
est threat to Turkish non-interven-
ton, and it was in that direction
that the Turks were casting anxious
eyes.
That the Russian visit to Berlin
might eventually have far differ
emit outcome than that apparent on
the surface was seen in many quar-
tiers as a possibility. There was
believed to be little Russian sym
pathy for either Italy's or Germa-
ny's aims in Europe, and historians
who remember the treaty Of Tilsit
in Napoleonic times have long won
dered whether Russia may be plan
ming to toss her allies overheard at
the last instant, and 60 out for her.
self again.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
CHAMBERLAIN:
Peace in Our Time

Neville Chamberlain, tall, lean
statesman who led Britain from the
Munich appeasement through the
first eight and one-half months of
war with Germany and then resigned
as prime minister, died at his Hamp-
shire countryside estate. He was II.
Chamberlain long record of serv-
ice to his country was climaxed by
work as prime minister in the hectic
days before the outbreak of the pres
ent war. He gained worldwide recog-
milton with his attempt to "appease"
the dictators in the now famous
Munich pact of Sept. 80, 1888.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
Hook Posy Pad for
Chair or Foot Stool
BY RUTH WYETH SPEARS

WHEN made the sketch in
w Sewing Book 5 showing the
method that our Grandmothers
used for making original hooked
rug designs, l forgot that Grand
mother did not wear silk stockings
every day. There have been dog
ems OF letters saying, II would
like to hook the flower designs for
which you give directions in Book
B. Will you please tell me If I
can use old silk stockings for
these?"
Silk stockings may be used for
hooked rugs but they do not wear
as well as wooden materials. They
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
AMBASSADORS:
SDeaks Out

Sensation was sprung by U. S.
ambassador to the Court of st.
James, Joseph P. Kennedy, who sud-
denly abandoned the hush-hush role
of the diplomat, and in copyright
ed interview published by the Bos-
ton Globe told what he thought about
the war and where Europe is head
ing.
Summed up in brief, Kennedy
said:
1. England is holding out, but
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
POLLS:
Strauss Us. Votes

Harold L. Ickes. just before cleo
ton, sent the polls, or straw-votes,
flying in the wind with his statement
that if he had his way, newspapers
would be barred from publishing
them.
Immediately after election, each
of the many polls, the Gallup poll,
the Crossley, the News, the Wall
and others, came out with articles
explaining just how accurate they
hacf been.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
Conscience, Honor, Credit

The World will never be in any
manner of order or tranquility,
until men are firmly convinced,
that Conscience, Honor and Credit
are all in one interest; and that
without the concurrence of the for
mer, the latter are but impositions
upon ourselves and others
Steele.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22

ANN ARBOR, MICH.-Fakh-
ril Maluf (above), University of
Michigan student, who has
learned from Syrian newspapers
that he has been sentenced by
the French Petain government
to IS years in prison for his ,orit-
ings advocating independence
and social reform in Syria. In
this country on indefinite schol-
arship permit, Matuf said he
guessed he would stay atuhile."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22

No of the speaker
the National Press clubs annual dinner for the Wen
invited present As usual there
President and other high
Cleft right President Roose
president of
President Elect Henry Wallace just before
dinner 4,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
With a Friend

- With a Friend
The first time / read an excel
lent book, it is to me just as if I
had gained a new friend. When I
read over a book I have perused
before, it resembles the meeting
with an old one.-Goldsmith.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
BY Edward C. Wayne
WEEKLY NEWS ANALY SIS
Rough Weather Aids Greek Troops
In Fighting OFF Invasion by Italians;
Kennedy Urges u. S. Aid for England;
Soviet Nazi F ascist Diplomats Meet

opinions expressed IN these columns they
Western Newspaper Union.I-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-11-22
EXIT FANNY
MERRY GO ROUND

Probably the best campaigning
among the Roosevelt children was
done by Franklin Jr., whose wife is
Ethel DUPONT, daughter Of Eugene
DUPONT. The far-fung DUPONT fani-
ly contributed around $50, 900 to the
Willkie campaign, but Ethel re-
manned loyal to her in-laws.
Franklin's speeches were of a
rather naive, amateurish nature, but
they endeared him tremendously to
his father. Franklin would start
his speeches in most formal vein,
carefully referring to his father as
s'the President" But when heckled
from the side, he usually forgot his
dignity and sometimes shouted, ''my
old mans great guy" which al
ways brought down the house.
Undersecretary of State Summer
Welles listened to election returns
until Ais a. m. but was down at
his desk reading telegram from
Greece by $3.50 a. m.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08

WHEREFORE o, The Tenth
Annual Ohie Information Institute AT
Wilberforce University celebrated
l.incoIn's Birthday as International
bers from colleges III Ohio repre-
sentative Of most OF the states in the
United states and many foreign
countries heard and discussed The
World Situation, ed by J Arnett
Mitchell, principal Of the Champion
Junior High School, Columbus;
Background Of the Present Inter-
national Crisis, John S. Moore,
League 81 Nations Association; The
Church and the World Situation,
by Rev Samus. j Williams; The
College Student in the World Crisis, &
by Lincoln Gibbs. Antioch College.
The group also head Bishop r. R..
Wright, il, Who recently returned
from South Africa. Persona. con-
tacts were made particularly at the
Fellowship Luncheon, the tea, at the
recreation hour in the gymnasium,
lit the international Musicale which
concluded the program of the In
stitute.
One of the revealing notes of the
nf ~
action from colleges Of Ohio present
ed by G. H. Johnson, director of the
international Institute.
Through an effort to get wide
spread student opinion on the world
situation, Il general letter was sent
from the directors Office to spon-
sors Of student group activities in the
colleges If Ohio and adjoining states.
Students were asked to state what
they believe the world proHem is,
and to express their views in two
hundred words toward effecting a So
luton.
Numerous responses came from
groups in sociology, Psychology, his
tory debating clubs, YMCA's, elas
ses Of ethics.
A summary Of all that was express
sed and imH.ied indicated that the
World Problem is one Of national
jealousy, national fear, national ha-
tired, religious bigotry, economic
difficulty. The latter difficulty is a
struggle for more land possession,
for raw materials, for markets.
These elements put together show
the basis Of our national and inter
national conflicts to be great lack
of the proper understanding and ap-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
NATIONAL NEGRO CONGRESS
ISSUES RINGING CALL TO
THE NEGRO PEOPLE OF AMERICA

women Il aso clearly de8icls the
issues facing the Negro People on
the question of housing Of housing,
health, education, a. civil liberties.
Unity Of Negro Orr a;xations Urged
Urging the welding together the
powerful express Of the viii Of the
Negro People for justice" J" the Cal
states:
THE battle lines are forming in
Amerca today. Make no nistaEe
about it. Already such men IS Vice,
President Garner and Senator Tom
Connally of Texas are scheming
ways to defeat the anti-lynching bill
in the United State Senate. Already
reactionary forces of both parties IN
Congress are plotting land some
times successfully-to cuftail vital
sive labor legislation thus robbing
the peone of every gain they have
made in recent years. This gang is
playing for high stakes: for control
of the national elections. They are
seeking to drive the American People
toward war; and to use the threat
of war as a smoke screen behind
which to attack our living standards
and civil liberties
Other information contained in
the Cal indicates that every form
Of organization among Negroes or
mixed groups will be eligible to send
delegates. Officers Of the Congress,
in issuing the Call, urged ap. persons
interested to write for a copy to the
national office Of the Congress, TT
Florida Avenue, NV, Washington,
DC.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
American Weodmen News

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wen % u'se'iish ofeeus'
VINO y DO tneir Des.' ~ every TEST
ohei 81 human heeus.
10 munster anu mus % pe
riehds uh'o 81 hu'''ani's.
The world is calling now for men
Honest and just, to every trust,
I.oyal. faithful. and true.
Loyal, faithful and true.
, Who will do the best they can,
Each to advance his felowman
For We mus learn "a serve God
We must serve our fellcwman,
And lend a helping hand where we
can.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
OHIO BELL TELEPHONE CO.
REPORTS UPWARD TREND

a3,553 telephones the former peak
Of 721,832 established IN April,
1880. and Is 240,349 above the de-
preston low Of 525,o36 which was
experienced in July, 1888.
The report shows that in 1899 the
company paid $26o,o68.36 for sick
ness and accident disability and
death and other benefits. Service
pensions totaling Sl62,521.54 were
pai under the Bell pension plan to
retired emit oyces.
sIn keeping with its fundamental
policy of furnishing the best possible
service ut the least possible cost
consistent with financial safety, the
company has continued 20 ineor-
porate in its operations new develop
ments Of the telephone art said
Mr. Eide.
"The policy Of furnishing the best
possible q service in itself makes such
a course Of AEllOIl
grcss in the art of telephony, how
ever, has much broader significance
than Is manifested solely by techni-
cal advances. In the long run every
new development either improves the
quality or aids in keeping down the
cost of the service furnished, OF
both.
.These results react not only to
the direct benefit of the customer,
but contribute aso to the financ'a
stability of the business and are,
therefore. Of direct Importance to
employees and stockholders. Good
wages and favorable working condi-
tions for employees and reasonable
return on invested capital thus are
dependent directly upon continued
progress in the telephone art.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
YWCA NEWS

The opening meeting of the Men,
bership Campaign was held on Mon
dav evening with dinner at the
YWCA. A large number Of captains
and workers attended. The final IN
structions and materials were given
out The first report meeting was
held on Thursday, March 7th, anoth-
er on Friday, March 8th at 7:30.
There will be another meeting held
on Monday. March 18th and the f.
nal meeting will be held on Tues
day, March 18th at $50 pm.
The captains are urged to keep IN
close touch with the workers SO that
reports can be made at each meet
ing. The speakers have received sew
era calls to explain the campaign
to various clubs and they are willing
TO go to any group desiring to have
them. Call Fulton 1851 for ar
rangements. Additional workers
whose names did not appear in last
weeks issue are: Mrs. LOWE Gays
team Miss Lucille Ellis, and Mrs.
Helen Smith; Mrs. Leota Rust's team
Miss Dorothy Sanford.
Leap Year Dance at
Odd Fellows Hall
The Entire Nous Industrial Club
will hold a Leap Year Dance, Satur-
day, March 18th at Odd Fellows Hall,
corner 5th and Mound SITS. A prize
will be given to the best dancers,
Miss Virginia Johnson of the Red
Cross was guest speaker for the
Business and Professional Club
meeting, Monday, March 4.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08

about the relationship of woodcraft
among them. They realize the say
ing Of the profit of old How good
and well it is for brothers to work
and dwd.l together Let us en-
courage these young people. They
will take our place some day.
The Nurse Corps are having a
tea Sunday, March 10th at the home
of Mrs. Wardie Smith, 1861 w. 5th
Street, hours 3 to 4, all are welcome,
come out and meet them they are
friendly
Mr.. Earl Nichds, chairman Of the
sport committee is calling meeting
next Wednesday evening at the home
of the Clerk, 625 S. Summit ST., to
, organize softball team, any mem
Der Of the camp that would like to
play, meet US Wednesday evening at
80 pm.
All members who are holding
tickets for the banquet, given in
honor of the past officers and older
members Of the camp, please make
your report at the next regular
meeting, Monday evening, March I,
If unable to be present, please cah
the Clerk, Adams OSLO.
The following persons are sick:
Mrs. Rosa Richards and Mrs. Pearl
Hayes. Miami Valley Hospital; Rev.
M. w. Warner, 320 Parker Avenue
Andrew Wilkes, 532 S. Euclid Ave. ;
Mrs. Mary Hughes, 20 Home Ave,
| West Carrolton, O.
Please visit the sick.
JESSE NIMMONs, reporter
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08

FOR RENT-Office space available,
steam heat. Ideal location for In
surance office. Phone AID. O029.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
DON'T TAKE A
CHANCE WITH
YOUR EYES

Are you bothered with headaches,
nervous or iittery feelings? II so,
it's hundred to one your eyes. This
unnecessary feeling can be easily
eliminated by taking few minutes
stopping at lie Montree's for an ex-
animation. If you do not need
g, asses; they will be more than glad
to tell you so. This service will
not cost you a cent, as It is part
of the service rendered at lie Mon
trees
The lie Montree Optical Co. is one
of Davton's most modern and up to
date optical company's in this city,
where everyone IS assured of cour-
teous and expert service, and the
cost is So small you can't afford to
take a chance with your eyes. IT
you should not need glasses they
will be glad to tell you, and it won't
cost you penny. Stop III tomor-
row and have your eyes examined.
LIE MONTREE
No. East Third Street
Corner Third and Main
Dayton, Ohio
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
YOUTH STATE WHAT IS THE
WORLD PROBLEM AT OHIO
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE

probation of human relationships.
The result of this is war.
Facing new frontiers, as it were,
the remedy expressed and implied
was education. A sense OF the 9TH
e. nations needs and rights must be
developed as well as an appreciation
Of ihe values in other cultures.
Students. with little money and
authority in administrative positions.
must act within the area Of student
power and opportunity They must
be prepared by education to setse
new and increasingly difficult prob
lens. In search for truth and in
resort to the spiritual, through many
contacts during their college days,
it was felt that students may come
to lend Local and worldwide infu-
ence to constructive social forces.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
3rd Congress to Meet
In u. S. Labor
Dept Auditorium

WASHINGTON, D.C,--Leaders Of
the National Negro Congress sent
out this week to several thousand Or
ganizations all over the country q
ringing cali to attend the Third Ma
tional Negro Congress in the city OF
Washington on April 26, 27, and 28,
1910. The convention will take place
in the spacious auditorium Of the
United States Department Of Labor.
The attractively illustrated cal is
challenging document which serves
not only to announce the forthcom-
ing Congress but as well to state the
problems Of the American Negro to
the nation.
3rd Congress Will Seek Jobs
Pointing out the continued mass
unemployment facing the Negro, the
Congress Call declares chat more
than 125, 900 Negro WPA workers
have been fired in the last IL months
and that another $4,000 are threat
ened with loss Of jobs in the next
few months.
The Call paints an alraming pic
ture Of conditions Of Negro farm
workers, Negro youth and Negro