The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-13
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ENVOY LEAHY NO 'APPEASER'
French appeasers who favor CO
operation with Germany, particular
" Vice Premier Laval, are going to
have a rude awakening on the ar
rival of Admiral William Leahy, new
u. S. ambassador to Vichy.
Officially inspired French news
papers received Admiral Leahy's
appointment as an indication that
the United States had decided to
play ball with Germany and was
veering away from Britain.
But they were so wrong. Inside
fact Is that Admiral Leahy ID one
of Roosevelt's most vigorous adj
visers In favor Of helping Britain,
and has even urged that q large
part of the American navy be sent
to Singapore in order to keep an
eye on Japan, and serve as a silent
warning against Japanese penetra-
ton down to the Dutch East Indies.
BRITISH SUDDENLY FRANK
What is happening in England to-
day is a barrage Of truth. Sudden
ly, British censors have passed q
succession of news stories which adj
NIT what U. S. military observers
long ago knew, that the damage in
England was terrific, that airplane
production had slowed down, and
that British shipping was in a more
desperate predicament than during
some of the dark days Of the first
World war.
These facts also have been adj
mitted by responsible cabinet Off
GERS on the floor Of parliament. The
sudden frankness means only one
thing-the British are telling us that
unless they get even greater help
from the United States, they may
face defeat.
Actually the situation has not
changed materially, except for the
willingness Of the British to talk
about it. The odds definitely have
been against the British from the
very minute France surrendered.
But thanks to the Greeks and the
failures of the italian feet, British
odds have improved considerably,
though they are not yet $3.50.
NEW NSEvvCAN pRESynENT
In the dispatches about the inaug-
uration performed December ~ of
Mexico's new president, Manuel
Avila Canacho, nothing is said Of
his mother, who stands upright in
her grave in the state Of Puebla.
Sonora Camacho de Avila, mother
Of four sons, was one of the most
colorful and dynamic women in the
history Of Mexico. She died only
year ago, and her last words were
to direct that she should be buried
upright in the ground. The Avila
Camachos," she said, shave always
stood on their feet"
Accordingly, the coffin was put
into the ground in an upright posi-
ton, in the town Of Tezuitlan, state
Of Puebla. I'D
The people. of that state needed
no such graphic action to remem-
Der her. For her sons will not al
low her to be forgotten. One now
becomes president of the country.
Another, Maximino Avila Camacho,
is governor of the state Of Puebla,
actually is stronger figure than
the president.
He is the Mussolini of Mexico
powerful, lusty. The owner Of 100 full
blooded horses and an amateur bull
fighter, he stages private bull fights
for the amusement of distinguished
visitors.
Chances are that it is this moth
er's son, rather than Manuel who
win run the government Of Mexico.
AID FOR GREECE
The mail sack arriving at the
Greek legation these mornings at
last Is showing evidence Of popular
support for the Greek cause. Let
tiers are pouring in, many with en-
closures Of cash.
A Mississippi school teacher sends
i've dollars; an unknown man from
Arkansas sends six dollars; Oscar
L. Johnson and Harry L. Carpet,
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