Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1941-01-16

very utt1c III tiic message LQdC met
with my approval. He is taking us
down the road to war but will prob
ably force the other side to make the
first hostile move. For those who
want war there was plenty of COM
fort in the Presidents message. For
those of us who want to remain at
peace with the world so long as it is
humanity possible, there was little
consolation in that message. Incl
dentally, noticed that the message
evoked little applause on the Demo-
cratic side. Why, 1 do not know, but
do know that this is yet a free
country, or isn't it?
Smearing Kennedy.
One of the effective weapons fire.
quently used by this Administration
to strengthen its hold on the coun-
try, and extend its power, is the
smear-pot. Whenever an individual
shows signs of independence in ques-
tioning the wisdom of what is being
done, or who openly disapproves of
Administration carries, the old
smear-pot is brought out and put
into action.
Witness the Administration cruci-
fixion of Colonel Lindbergh. Because
he had the courage to advocate a
neutral course for America he brought
upon himself the wrath of the Presi-
dent and his sycophants. Secretary
Ickes led the attack with a character
istically scurrilous attack, to be fol-
lowed by the late, Senator Pittman,
then chairman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee Lesser satel-
lites followed suit, and all along the
same line.
The Administration attack on the
modest and courageous Lindbergh in
no way affected the Coloneps high
standing with the American people.
Rather, it enhanced the favor in
which he was and is being held. Those
of us who know Lindbergh smiled
at the charges that he is pro-Nazi,
Fifth Columnist, or an appeaser.
We know him to be one hundred per
cent American. What he has told
the world on number Of occasions
has been found to be true and timely.
There has never been a question as to
his honesty.
Now the smear artists have opened
up against Joseph P. Kennedy, who
has been representing us in London
for several years. It seems that Mr..
Kennedy belongs to that considerable
group of Americans that holds it to
be to the best interests of the whole
world if a negotiated peace can be
brought about now rather than permit
the war to run on until both sides be-
come completely exhausted and then
fall prey to communism.
Another of Mr.. Kennedy's offenses
against the Administration is that he
believes America should stay out of
the war. That is treason. Forgot
ten becomes the effective radio plea
made by Mr.. Kennedy last fall for
Roosevelt's reelection to third term.
Today he is being denounced as an
appeaser and paltroon. Why? Be-
cause he places the interests of his
own country first.
Mr.. Kennedy undoubtedly has some
important information tn should
prove of value to Congress in helping
us to act for the best interests of
America in these unusual and dan
gerous times. He should be given the
fullest opportunity to give us that
information so that it may be passed
on to the people, if not incon-
sistent with our national defense pro-
gram. Today we are only getting
one side. Let us have all the facts.
Government Cook Book.
In years gone by many of my wom-
en- readers to whom we have sent a
copy of Aunt Sammy's Radio Re-
cipes Revised have written in to ex-
press their appreciation for this little
cook book, which contains hundreds
of simple, yet time-tested recipes
We have been fortunate in securing a
new supply of this publication. A
free copy will be mailed to anyone
requesting it. A post card addressed
to me at I'LL House Office Building,
D. c., will be sufficient.