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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24
build-the dream world OF those
who cannot bear the stark reality.


THEIRS Is not the world of
L Gandhi, nor the world of the
Quakers. who. believing in other
weapons than force, mobilize those
weapons for hard resistance. Theirs
is the world of the escapists, who
avoid all hard personal choices,
by processing themselves unwilling
to make a choice for others.
But no one needs to make a
choice for anybody except himself,
and to testify to his own decision.
Mr.. Thomas only has to make a
choice for Norman Thomas. He
merely has to ask himself Which
side am / onto the death if
necessary"
But Mr.. Thomas avoids this
question by saying he doesn't like
either of the sides. His side doesn't
exist, except in his own mind.
Thus he creates an intellectual
= and moral no-man's-land and calls
it pacifism. And suddenly-and ap-
parently to his astonishment-this
no-man's-land is peopled with
Fascists.
They are political parachute
troops. Mr.. Thomas, who move
into all vacuums; they come in to
help you cut the communications
with reality.
TIVE reality is that this Is not
L an irnperialist war. except on
the side of the Axis. The reality is
that no country ardently and
unitedly resisting fascism or COM
munism has become either Fascist
or Communist. Finland did not be-
come Fascist or Communist;
Britain has not become Fascist.
On the contrary. every demo-
cratic institution of England is
functioning with superb efficiency
from Parliament to the trade-union
congress. and Britain has freer
speech and infinitely more social
and economic democracy than she
had in the hush-hush days around
Munich.
The reality Is that this is a
worldwide defense against a tidal
wave of red-brown counter-revolu-
ton. falsely calling itself revolu-
ton, which aims TO sweep away
all the institutions of civilized
man and the civilized values that
you. Mr.. Thomas, prize.
You cannot avoid the issue by
saying that democracy is not per.
feet, or that only democratic
socialism is worth fighting for, or
that one should suspend judgment
until we can see the whites of the
Fascist eyes.
You. MIR Thomas. can see the
whites of their eyes right out
ing. There they sit, applauding
you! Doesn't il seem that maybe
there's something wrong?
THERE is something wrong.
i What's wrong is your for
mula. Joe McWilliams, who sup
ports you today for your
half-rightness, will kill you to-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24

MORROW IOr your OtHer Hdl-
wrongness.
Mr.. McWilliams, with his primi-
tive but not befuddled mind, sees
things much more clearly than
you do. This is a fight; he has
chosen the winner: and, for the
time being, you are his ally.
Communism and fascism take
their allies when and where they
find them. One can always stage
purge later.
As to Senator Wheeler: I can
only wish that, in Difference to the
intelligence of the American peO-
pie and in consideration of the
fact that he is a United States
senator, he would take few days
off to study the structure of the
British empire.
For il is embarrassing to
Americans who have gone to high
school to hear the senator call
Canada a colony" of Britain and
to say that in Britain the king de-
clares war with Parliament not
permitted to vote"
In Great Britain, senator. the
king declares war on the advice
of the cabinet, and the cabinet is,
at all times, subject to a vote If
no confidence, and thus to recall
Apparently the senator thinks
that to say that Canada Is not a
colony but a sovereign state and
that the king does not arbitrarily
declare war with no popular con-
troll is British propaganda. Prob.
ably highly subsidized" by the
Encyclopaedia Britannica. Prob
ably 'warmongering."
Copyright. 1871. New York Tribune Inc
Feb. "a. All rights reserved.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24
Do Bombs Explode Every Niqh+?

Johnny LONG bandader overheard this conversation They
u Engshwomen wife American oil here
The other Said Mrs
Oil you won't like it here I'm afraid We have such a
terrible problem You can't good of tea and
good Our highways crowded with bill
boards which hide the delights and each section of the country
different unintegbe which makes conversation
undressing which the squelched Very
interesting but tell medo have bombs exploding here
ncht7" YOUR GIRL FRIDAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24
Guild Explains It's Flop

E Theater Guilds Lawrence Langner called Says Guild needs
flop Liberty JONES' If the u S spend
billions to defend American liberty the Guild afford $4,000
doing He had you the you'd have liked it
The Bette DaMary Aston photo page
has the landowners bowling Arthur Johnston writer of Cock
tails Two Pennies Heaven, and other hits and his wife
divorced in Newark the 18th Bob Hawk says good
question audience is: Name three
HOLLYWOOD who have been with Francho Tone
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24

TIVE truth, in the shape Of in
i evitsble slignments, prevail:
above the depressing confusions Of
the muddle-headed
Senators Wheeler and Nye, To-
gether with John T. Flynn and
Norman Thomas. held meeting
in New York to protest the lend
lease bill. which. in the words OF
Senator Wheeler. will lea us
straight into an armed imperial
ism necessarily Fascist"
Joe McWilliams. Who is an am
bilious and tough-minded Fascist
demagogue. attended the meeting
with a cohort from the Christian
Front. whose Christianity consists
of wanting bigger and better
crucifixions. and the American
Destiny party. which is Fascist
and inperialist,
The gentlemen on the platform,
honest pacifists all, no doubt. re-
proved their unlimited supporters.
But Joe McWilliams grinned as he
greeted his followers filing out of
the meeting. and said he didn't
mind the remarks of the speakers
advocating racial and religious
tolerance.
AS long - they are half
right. it's all right with me-" he
is reported to have said.
TNHE company must have some
L what upset Mr.. Norman
Thomas. who has dedicated his life
TO social democracy. but who, with
the peculiarly narrow vision
Characteristic Of social democrats
the world around. insists on lay
ing the faggots and hauling up the
rope for the lynching of social
democracy.
All over the world il has been
the same. But Mr.. Thomas refuses
TO contemplate reality as expressed
In experience. Reality does not
follow the formula. The formula,
which has been learned by rote
not only by Mr.. Thomas but by
most Of our college students. is
that ell wars are imperialist and
all wars result in the establish
ment Of fascism at home.
DUT Joe McWilliams, who has
II no formula but has observed
facts, has merely noticed that
every victory for fascism means
more fascism. Mr.. McWilliams
wants fascisrn in America, so he
wants Britain defeated. Britain
will certainly be defeated if we
withhold every aid we can give.
Therefore. Mr.. McWilliams Is
delighted with Mr.. Thomas. who
is half right. and therefore all
right with me-" For Mr.. Thomas S
half-rightness is the half-rightness
of that d e m ocratic impotence
which is always the first step to
fasciSm.
Mr.. Thomas will not do a thing
for fascism - which he honestly
loathes-except to disarm denoc-
racy. But that's enough for Joe
McWilliams.
The Mr.. Thomases of Germany,
whose names were Herr Braun and
Herr Severing, were in power in
the Prussian government in 1882,
with 100000 armed police under
them. They gave up that power on
a mere ultimatum from Hitler via
Herr Won Papen. for they. too,
were honest pacifists who tainted
at the thought of blood.
What blood has flowed since
then! What migrations. exiles, con-
centration camps, torture bar
racks! What wars!
The reality was before their
eyes: We or they? But the formula
was in their heads-the pacifist
formula that obsesses those who
live in the limbo of a world they
imagine but are utterly unable TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24

TIVE truth. in the shape Of in
i evitsble slignments, prevails
above the depressing confusions Of
the n1uddle-headed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24
Walter Winchel!
On BE'OAAICAy
Trade
Memos Of a Coumnists Girl Friday

DEAR MR. w: Mrs. Billy Hill, widow of the who wrote
~ Roundup" delightful called Wishes
Windsor Hotel May
his will For their chlds sake etc
reports studios dckering for
rights Broadway Alien Quentin Reynolds getting
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24

THERE is something wrong.
u What's wrong is your for
mula. Joe McWilliams, who sup
ports you today for your
half-rightness, will kill you to-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-24

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Issue Of The Detroit Sunday
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-10-18

franked envelopes of Congressman Day of Illinois containing his speech of June 1 critical of the British. All the audience had to do was address the envelope and send it-postage free-to anyone.
 Prize viblator of the franking privilege, however, was the late Senator Lundeen, whose speeches were written by George Sylvester Viereck, paid agent of Germany, and who then turned over his Congressional frank to have the speeches mailed all over the country postage free.
 No wonder even placid Postmaster General Frank Walker is getting stirred up as to whether he should do something about the franking privilege. For he has the power and no one can question tito re- fuse mail from any Congressman suspected of violating the law.
 So far the worried MT. Walker has not used it.
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WATCHWORDS FOR AMERICA

Sponsored through of the larger news papers in the States contest has been in progress during the past two months to select watchword for America in 1941
 Differing from most contests in that prizes were awarded for the best watchword slogans sub mitted nevertheless, the contest drew than 13400 replies from persons all the nation, which is certainly proof that personal opinions on the national emergency not wanting among Americans.
 With the contest closed the complete list of suggested watchwords were dumped in the lap of President Henry A. Wallace, to be judged Last week, Vice. President Wallace announced that the winner was Mrs Lawrence F. Cleveland, of Port land Maine who submitted the following slogan for 1941 America:
 Keep em Rolling, Keep 'em Flying Keep Democracy From Dyingl"
 From California to Massachusetts, from Oregon to New Jersey the mails carried to sponsoring news papers huge mailsacks full of soul-searchng answers from citizens as to just what their country means to them in the present period of national emer- gency Here are few of the slogans which won honorable mention
 "The Tomorrow of America Is Up To You Today"
 Let Us Think Individually But Roll Up Our Sleeves Collectively"
 "A Out Now, or All In Later"
 Be on Your Toes Now; Keep Off Your Knees Later"
 Be Proud You Are American Word Which Ends in CAN"
 "If We Fail Today, We Fall Tomorrow.
 My Countrys Needs Shall Control My Deeds"
 Replace NaA Rule with the Golden Rule"
 Let Us Think More of Country than Party, and More of God than Gold"
 If Democracy is Worth Having, It's Worth Defending"
 'The Spirit of Al Is All for One" All of which swell national catch-lines, but their principal value seems to the evidence they
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different members of Congress are freely used to circulate obscene books and papers, lottery circulars, business cards, and to cover all kinds of business and domestic correspondence of persons not au- thorized by law to frank mailable matter"
 AS a result the franking privilege for Congressmen was abolished in 1873, then reinstated in 1875, and broadened again in 1906-though at all times it has provided that a Congressman can circulate from the Congressional Record that por- tion of it written by himself.
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benefits that have not been earned. It is not promising for those who apply for employment, for men in charge of personnel will be critical and forbidding. This is an inauspicious date for mak- ing plans. Foresight should be clear but not encouraging for those who expect happy winter days.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: The con- figuration is stimulating to mer- chandising and manufacturing, helpful in the coordination and direction of important activities. Elimination of waste and ineffi- ciency in defense production ac- tivities will be imperative. The in tricate machinery of preparation for war eventualities will begin to run more smoothly, despite sabo- tage and minor labor difficulties. The seers again warn against too much reliance upon national fame for speed and efficiency.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Rising tides of discontent will spread among the boys in uniform as criticism of Administration poli- cies is disseminated through the mediums of disgruntled editors and certain leaders of public opinion. AStrologers read in the stars signs that indicate revolutionary tenden- cies which may become of supreme menace after the war. Extension of military service will be a topic provocative of unrest.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: The death factor strong in the German key cycle and Venus in the same type of configuration for Russia give little hope that the terrible losses of men en- gagged in the stubborn conflict will be abated. Winter will add new horrors for the soldiers who must face a new enemy in nature, for heavy storms are forecast early in the winter season. Diseases will be prevalent, especially among Nazi troops who will suffer from digestive maladies as well as pneu- monia and other lung complica- tions. There is sign read as pres aging unhealthful conditions in barracks.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good luck. Promotion for men and wo- men who are employed is indicat- ed.
 Children born on this day prob ably will have long, happy lives. These Libra natives have splendid and magnetic personalities.
 Copyright, 194l)
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EARLY HISTORY OF THANKING

Next time you get a letter from your Congressman or any branch of the Government, it might be well to know that this right of free mail goes back to 1775 when the Continental Congress resolved That all letters to and from the delegates of the United Colonies during the sessions of Congress, pass and be carried free of postage the members being engaged upon their honor not to frank or en- close any letters but their own"
 This privilege was extended to some other branches of the early
 4acrican government of the De- partments of Finance, of War, and of Foreign Affairs, and members of Congress while actually attending Congress
 The franking privilege today has been stretched a long way since then. In fact Post Office author ities compare today's indiscrimtate farming out of Congressional franks to a similar situation in 1867 when Postmaster General Randall de- manded that the franking privilege be withdrawn from Congress. Re- porting to President Andrew John son, he said:
 T am compelled again to call attention to the gross frauds per- petrated upon the Department by the violation of the franking priv ilege in almost all parts of the country. The fac-simile franks of
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WISE MEN OF ZION

Despite the very clear wording of the law, the franked envelopes of Congressman Ham Fish have turned up containing an advertise ment of the Protocols of the Wise Men of Zion, and damning the Jews. Unquestionably Ham Fish did not write this anti-Semitic literature or even mail it. But his franked envelopes were farmed out somehow or other for this purpose.
 Again, Senator Yves frank has been used to circulate a speech by Theo H. Hoffmann, National Chairman of the Steuben Society of America. Nye got around the provision that the speech must be written by himself, by inserting Hoffmann's speech in the Congress ional Record.
 Again, when Senator Wheeler sent out his much publicized post card regarding war, which found its way into the army camps, he simply turned his frank over to the America First Committee. They used $l0,000 worth of postage. Yet the law of 1906 is clear that it is "un- lawful to lend said frank or permit its use by any committee, organiza- tion or association"
 Again, at meeting addressed by Donald Shea of the National Gen. tile League, envelopes bearing the frank of Senator Wheeler were dis tributed in the audience and listen- CTS were urged to address and mail them-pOstage free.
 And in Los Angeles last summer a meeting was held in pr. Richters Health Cafeteria to organize pickets against Wendell Willkie when he came to speak at the Hollywood Bowl. Those who attended the Richter meeting were given the
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

MISUSED: An apartment opposite street. An apartment o the opposite side of the street.
 MISPRONOUNCED: Authorization. ha -u-s unstressed,  fourth syllable
 NISSPEILED: Conqueror; EROR, not ERER.
 SYNONYMS: Hateful, odious, obnoxious, offensive.
 a three times yours" u vocabulary OBsEQUIOUS servy attentive; cringng n fatterer"
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER l9

After the morning hours ad- verse planetary aspects are active. Under this sway there may be much questioning of religious ten cts, especially regarding faith in the victory of right in a world gone mad.
 HEART AND HOME: Women are subject to stimulating and en- couraging influences which should enable them to be of great aid in sustaining the morale of the fam fly. Churches should attract young and old, for the stars presage awakening of spiritual perception and desire to serve humanity. Girls should be happy in their love affairs although they will ee touched by real drama. Home hos pitalities are under a benefic in- fluence. The stars are read as presaging a trend toward prohi- bition or at least toward less drinking of alcoholic beverages.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Although trade and commerce will be widely affected by the war this month there will be changes in the chan nels of exports and good luck for many persons. Manufacturers will gain much in fame as well as profits. Labor conditions will in- prove under pressure from Gov ernment and public opinion, which will prevent the spread of strikes as crises in international rela- tions multiply.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Women's part in the second World War will be widely discussed as certain fac- tories employ girls and the need of employees in positions vacated by men now in the service of the na- tion is daily more urgent. Techni- cal experts trained in the univer- sites will be in demand. Produce tion of novel textiles will require careful hands. The ultimate results of widespread utilization of women in unusual vacations will cause an-] xiety.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: The planetary government from September 20, 1941, to March 20. 1942, corresponds to the ascending sign of Hitler. This is read as im- portant because the March date may mark the most adverse ex- perience in the Fuehrer's career as dictator. It is usual for leaders of any sort to attempt decisive action in periods or sub-periods corresponding to their signs. Ef- forts to bring about peace through indirect negotiations or suggestions will be made when Hitler realizes that he is in peril.
 Persons whose birthdate it isl have the augury of year of hap piness and prosperity Temptation to spend money extravagantly should be overcome.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be talented in the arts, generous, kindly and successful. l These Libra folk are likely to bel tall, slender and well-formed.
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20 YEARS AGO TIT fME EMPIRE

OCTOBER
 weather recorded below Northwestern a business the Westward
 Murphy fame Northwestern Seattle. meeting Auxiliary of the Pioneers Alice Laughin elected President and Miss Klondy Olds, Secretary
 Meeschmidt recd Spell the Yukon Virginia the Alaska at school
 F. Hentzeman of the Alaska Service Weather: High, AT; low, 41; rain
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ence Waterway bill the day the series opened.
 No I'm not much of a fan,' Mansfield replied.
 MT Chairman" warned Bors, tits luck for you no one from Brooklyn heard you make that re- mark"
 NOTE = Anthony P. Demma, assistant superintendent of the House Press Gallery, coined a new term for striking out during the series-"lining to the catcher" 'is
 Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate. Incl
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MISSING FORKS

The hospitality of the people in the Louisiana maneuver area was warm and generous, and fried chicken was dished out to the
 The boys loved it and never troops everywhere.
 failed to turn back an empty plate But one thing mystified the North erners. This was that their South ern hosts ate the chicken with their fingers.
 At a large open air dinner party given by Mrs. Mickey, popular host ess of Lake Charles, one young asked charming local girl about the matter.
 There is no mystery about it." she replied with mischievous smile. During the War Between the States you damyankees stole all our silver"
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LOOK and LEARN q copnon

l. What "The City Brotherly founded 2 Of what is composed? 3 played gelist?
 What the value of p" the ratio circumference a to its
 5. the Phlisine betrayed SamsonP
 ANSWERS:
 l. Philadelphia, by 9 Copper
 3. William Ashley tBily) Sunday 4.
 5
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MT. and Mrs. Holmes
 Leaving Tomorrow

MT and Mrs. Richard Holmes are leaving Juneau tomorrow morning aboard the Princess Louise to re- turn to their home in Vancouver, B. c. They plan to stop a few days in Prince Rupert before con- tinuing their trip.
 While in Juneau the Holmes have been widely entertained at dinners and various other parties. They have been here three weeks.
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FlUDLkN [iiuUlIIl ROBERTA LEE

i a member a fellow ing friends public should join possible another try your self inconspicuous in intruding. O. present o introduction? A. usually office
   O. Should main saghten o A. Yes
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eHatpy Birthday

OCTOBER 18 Mrs. Bert Lybeck Marjorie Shell Mrs. Frank A. Boyle Ingvald O. Sunderland Ralph E. Robertson
 Ted Keaton
 OCTOBER 19 Amy Gail Morrison Albert Peterson David E. Simonson Mrs. Della Woods Gertrude T. Kendall Gustav Peterson
 Arthur Long Mrs. T. F. Ivors
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

Good and ill balance in the plan etary influences for today The morning is fortunate for launch ing new Government projects and for many varieties of initiative. The configuration is fortunate for men only. Women are under ad- verse direction of the stars.
 HEART AND HOME: Women should be cautious in whatever they do today which is favorable to. routine and especially forbid ding to all who seek favors or
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present that the American spirit to preserve our independence is on the march How different might have been the response from apathetic French Republic two years ago, when that nation stood on the verge of Nazi conquest
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tion, or permit it's use by any per son for the benefit or use of any committee, organization or associa- tion."
 And yet whole truckloads of mail bearing the frank of Senator Nye, Wheeler, Worth Clark of Idaho, Reynolds of North Carolina the late Senator Lundeen of Minnesota, and various Congressmen have been turned over to the America First Committee, the Make Europe Pay War Debts Committee, the Steuben Society and other isolationist or pro-German organizations.