Milford chronicle., 1941-02-07
Economic HighIigstss
Happenings That AFFECT The Dfnner
Falls, Dividend Checks And Tax 8IIls
Of Every Individual; Natlonal And
International Problems inseparable
From Local Welfare.

A senator or representative OF hall
q centary ago, would shake his head
in amazement at the congresses ol
recent years. Party lines. which once
were almost impregnable. have
cracked time and again. And snow
with the introduction OF the Presi-
dents ''all out for England" bill, they
seem to have broken wide open.
Interesting commentary on this is
found In the fact that the bill has
been endorsed by Republican stand
ard-bearer Wendell Willkle, with
certain reservations-and that the
principal Senate opposition to it is
being led by a Democrat, Senator
Wheeler of Montana
Congressional reception Of the bill
ran the gamut of extremes. On one
side, for instance, doughty Senator
Johnson of California, veteran OF
many an historic debate, described it
as ''monstrous," and said that "it's
mp to Congress- now to determine
whether our government shall be as
ordained or become a member of the
totalitarian states" And on the
other side, Senator Thomas of Utah,
strongly interventionist, complained
that the bill SIS not as far-reaching
as world events warrant. The Presf-
dent should have the power to send
American ships with supplies into
the combat zones'
It is obvious that the real fight on
this bill will take place in the SEN
ate-opposition in the House is now
almost at its all-time low in effec-
tiVeness. A number of senator's who
have followed the Presidents for
eign policy so far, were rather stun
ned by the sweeping terms in which
the measure is framed, First shock
was the provision whereby this coun-
try, by executive order, could repair
British warships in our naval yards.
That, according to lawyers, would
amount to utter disregard Of inter-
national law as it applies to neu-
trails, and would amount to an act
Of war. Even so, many congressman
now regard that as merely detail
as just one more step in a program
based on the belief that the survival
and ultimate victory of England. and
the little countries which are aiding
her, is absolutely vital to this coun-
trys security. Bigger fight may
come over the clause which author
ICES the President to '.promuigate
such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the provisions
of this act" That is obviously blank
ct authority.
The debate over this bill, and other,
England measures, is not be-
tween those who are for Britain on
tho one hand, and those who are
opposed to or cool to England's
cause, on the other The Congress,
like the American people, is close
to 100 per cent pro-English- But
there are many who feel it unwise
to give any man unlimited powers,
on the grounds that this might lead
to one-man government, which is
another word for dictatorship. There
are others who feel that this is a
lesser risk than having Congress
carry ON long debates every time
some new step to help England
seems necessary OF adpdsableaa ssd
The bill will apparently be fought
to finish, with neither side disposed
to give quarter. limitations came
from the White House a few days
AlIEI It's llLIOuuLl4On " tAC NA-C~S
that the Administration would not
oppose some notifications. But Sen
ator Wheeler and his group said that
they were out to defeat the measure
in entirety.
Even SO, prospects now seem
highly favorable to its passing, with,
perhaps, some stipulations to make it
less of a blank check" measure,
Wendell willkie suggested that a
time clause be inserted, under which
the powers would be granted for a
fixed and limited term so that on
some definite future date Congress
would automatically review the bill
again, and either continue or revoke
It. Many favor this.
No one need wonder any longer
about this country's neutrality. It
doesn't exist We are a non-bellig- |
erent participant in the war. Our re-
lationship to England is about like |
that of Italy to Germany before
Mussolini decided to go all the way.
Recent polls indicate that the Am
erican public is in favor of our role
as we are playing it now.
In military circles, the feeling
that Hitler will soon make his su-
preme effort to defeat England is al
most unanimous. Time is working
with Britain. Hitler. the officers
think, must win this year or GER
tainly lose.
American correspondents in Ger /,
many report a feeling Of complete
and apparently sincere confidence
on the part of Reich officials. Eng :
land, some Of them say, will be fin
ished inside six months. Hitler is /,
supposed to be perfecting his plans !
and organization now. The Germans
think England can be broken by de- I
her shipping, by greater air
raids, and finally, by invasion when i
British morale has been weakened.
The British are convinced that, ?
with unstinted American aid, they :
can't lose. They say they have some =
new weapons which will prove high :,
ly unpleasant surprises for invaders =
The Germans still talk about new +
weapons too. So far, however, de-
spite all such talk, this war hasn't 9
produced anything but improvements =
on old weapons. !,
Britain has just adopted tighter =
food rationing. German diet is re- I,
ported still on the downgrade. Eu- u
rope will be a mighty hungry place :
when the war ends.
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