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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
Sees Aid Bill Doom to Democracy

as "the arsenal of the democrat
cies."
But what good is an empty
arsenal?. The mere arsenal itself
cannot protect us.
Our real security lies In the
complete and immediate develop
ment Of our defense mechanism.
that is. by armament production
for Americas own needs.
WISHFUL THINKING
Some of our people seem imbued
with a new brand of wishful think
ing. Their thesis is that because
we do not wish to see Britain fall,
il is impossible that Britain will
fall. Assuming that it is improb-
albeit is, nevertheless, not be-
yond the bounds of possibility.
Certainly, we do not wish it-but
many things we do not wish happen
in spite of us.
Let us face the possibility for a
moment to consider our own
situation. Still. granted that our
national position does not make
possible an immediate invasion
from either East or West, never
theless. economic factors assume
an importance which can not be
ruled out.
l have said that the solution OF
our problems lies to the South.
The decadent and war-torn coun-
tries of Europe can hardly afford
us opportunity for aught but grief.
Eighteen months ago I ventufed
to suggest that the cultivation OF
a true Pan-American spirit based
on a good neighbor policy in prac-
tice as well as in theory would
afford us hemisphere solidarity
that could readily defeat fifth
column and Trojan Horse activi-
ties that have frightened our
people. l then suggested that the
expenditure Of $1,000 900, 600 at
that time would start our defense
program well on its way. and
prompt Pan-American unity OF
thought and action-the solution
to our present seeming dilemma.
WHY ALL THE HASTE:
I have noted with concern that
in this debate our time has been
somewhat limited, not by specific
action Of this body. but by the
constant reminder that haste Is
imperative. Why? What is it that
the bill contemplates doing which
cannot be done now? Are we
urged to act in haste so that we
may repent in leisure?
Haste makes waste-we have
that on the authority of Mr.. Jesse
Jones. but If this proceeds in
direct ratio. have we any assur-
ances that such speed as this will
not waste our entire substance
that is our democracy itself?
/ repeat my warning. II we act
in haste, those of US who are left
will most assuredly repent at
leisure.
I Join with my distinguished
colleagues who have assured this
body that passage of the proposed
bill spells WAR, and the undoing
of everything we have built.
developed and perfected since that
memorable year when we declared
our independence of that island on
whose existence we now profess
dependence.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
An Axis 'tease-Lend Bill

ROME. Feb. 2S.-INS)-The
italian press today hailed the new
commercial agreement between
Germany and Italy as an axis
equivalent of the lease-lend bill.
With direct payments waived on
commercial exchanges. trade be-
tween the two nations is expected
to set q record.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

But after the close of Jefferson's
administration, during which the
President reached the same con-
elusion as did the preceding Con-
gresS. namely. that a good way TO
keep out of war would be TO pre-
vcnt=our people from risking their
ships and lives in the war zones,
the arms embargo measure was
enacted. The nonintercourse act
was adopted for the same purpose.
Thirty years had passed. 30
years of peace during which the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
TRUE INDEPENDENCE

This was the lesson learned from
the numerous wars in which we
had participated as part and
parcel of England's colonial en-
pre-. We have but TO recall the
wars Of the seven .eenth and
eighteenth centuries. such as
Queen Anne'S War. the War of the
Spanish Succession. the War Of
the Austrian Succession, and the
Seven Years War.
Approaching the truth OF the
views expressed by the founding
fathers. America embarked on a
course of true independence.
This in spite Of the fact that In
1888 when President Washington
chose to retire from public life. the
two rnaiOr European powers,
France and England. had come TO
grips in a death struggle.
Opinion IN this country was
perilously divided, yet such was
the determination To remain aloof
from war that John Adams and
Thomas Jefferson were able TO
preserve a neutrality which was
repeatedly violated by the bellig-
erents-in sharp contrast TO our
present situation. when the Euro
pean powers have been very care
ful to refrain from violating our
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
CARD SHARKS GAME

Is IL then our purpose TO win
another war and lose another
peace? VIII we never learn that
we are but noviceg IN game CON-
Quoted by card sharks in which
every card is marked with Ameri-
can blood?
Our people have expressed a
definited desire 10 give all aid
short of war" TO Britain, but
they insist that II be short OF
war"
Will our people he heard? l
raised my voice in their behalf; in
behalf OF the prospective Gold
Star Mothers! in behalf of the
manned. the blind: the halt and
the lame human wrecks suffer-
ing untold agony and anguish.
examples of which you may see
at Camp Perry. Maryland, suffer-
ing a fate worse than death. Who
else will speak for those about
TO die?
II. as the President has said.
the thing to fear is fear itself.
then why promote fear by painting
the possibility of an invasion
which sound reason. recent events.
and the best military authority
show TO be fallacious.
Our first serious blunder was
made when, on Nov. 4, 1899. we
amended the neutrality legislation
which the Congress had refused
TO modify few short months be-
fore. Since that time, one step
has followed another. each bring
ing us closer TO the precipice of
war. Indeed. our original neutrality
is hardly more than a sham. and
by June 10. 1910. the only thing
efLoI neutrality MAS its name.
Since the repeal of the embargo.
arms and munitions in ever in
creaSing flow have left our shores.
and one after another, our defense
materials have been carried over
seas, with one significant exccp-
ton. namely. the new mosquito
boats. which the vigilance of the
senior senator from Massachusetts
walsh saved for the United
States navy. But flying for
tresses." other aircraft, destroy
ers. machine guns, rifles and every
conceivable type Of equipment
have been taken from our own
reservoir until we are Aeribed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

Yet. have been unable to find
any army or navy officer who
seriously believes in this posi-
bility as a real threat.
BASIC OBSTACLES
Three basic obstacles in the path
of such suggested invasion:
1.-The enormous problem of
L policing conquered Europe.
0-The ominous presence Of
- Russia at the back door.
C-The tremendous length OF
- the lines Of supply and COM
munication, and the lack OF
transportation facilities.
These are, indeed. insuperable
obstacles and lead me to suggest
that the way TO defend democracy
is by aiding America-and l mean
all of America.
Last month. we were advised
that il was our general foreign
policy TO secure four types of free
dom throughout the world. includ-
ing freedom of speech anywhere.
/ do not question the sincerity of
that proposal. but j do question its
feasibility. Are we 10 guarantee
these four forms of freedom in all
the continents? VIII we then have
assumed the role of world police
man? Is that what our people
want / don't believe it.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
TWO ESSENTIAL POINTS

Essentially there are two points
TO be considered:
THAT our people have a Arm
i and unalterable desire to
keep their boys at home and to
preserve peace.
C-To furnish Britain with all
- aid short of war.
d, OF late. there has been a tend
ency in certain quarters to drop
the short of war" But I am con-
WINGED that this does not represent
public opinion, although / realize
that no efforts are being spared in
the pressure campaign which is
being waged with every device
known to the professional propa-
gandist.
A frequently heard argument is
that Britain is fighting our war.
Is that true? II so. then We are
towards not TO be fighting 1t our
selves.
No. the truth is that Britain is
fighting, not Our war. bit its own
war. another one of those wars
which has stained the pages of
history OF the past 400 years. This
type OF war dates back 10 the es-
tablishment OF the balance Of
mower
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
WHAT ARE THE REWARDS:

Should we get in war which
! is not our own. what thanks are
we 10 get? What return are we to
expect from that nation which
lchristened us Uncle Shylock only
few short years ago? A few
months ago. you Will remember.
we traded some destroyers. part
of our own national defense. for
some strategically placed sWamps.
Our President has stated that
the thing 10 fear is fear. Yet,
those who oppose the lend-lease
bill are being slandered. intimi-
dated or coerced Is this the way
to secure that freedom which is
our proudest boast? Is this the
democratic way; or are we on the
way TO the fulfillment OF the pre-
diction that 10 be true American
is treason?
Although definite aims have not
been stated, / do know that when
the treaties are made. the true OBJ
jectiyes viii be stated and If the
last crop of treaties is any cri-
terion. and / have no reason 10
believe that a different pattern
will be followed. the potential re-
suit with respect to world peace
is not reassuring.
What practical basis is there for
suggesting that human nature has
been so profoundly altered IN the
course Of a few months that the
lesson that the fundamental truths
/, Of history teach can be denied?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
80 PROSPEROUS YEARS

'alicd neutrality.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

n nne with modern social serv-
ice work through which the home
- made the focal rosnt q family
rehabilitation. the Salvation Army
n sonas instances VII give checks
n needy families sf Christmas
tirns instead ~ ths traditional
Christmas basket Mar Ear "
williams local leader II the Or
ksnlsa,ion. announced thursday
The checks would - sufficient
for : substantial Christmas dinner
and Christmas toys Ter zach child
ir ths family.
Msnr Williams pointed out that
the entire proceeds frem kettle
contributions viii ~ used for
Christmas relief in Pierce county
salvation Army Christmas kettles
to date have brought tn stie.2,
and the organization hopes To
reach their goal Of $4,000.
Last year the oolorful tripods
and kettle. Of the Army made
possible the following: lea ees-
kets given 10 families: $40 boys
entertained az Christmas party.
l2s men given "sit Down Christ
mas dinner. q gift candy and nuts
for each patient ct the County
hospital. and the same for per
sons a, the County poor farm; i<so
toys to poor children. making a
total reached with Christmas cheer
Of 1850.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
U.S.. Attorney General Would
Prevent Abuse Of Jap Aliens

public peace and safety had been
apprehended." his message stated.
Wires Official Instructions
He informed the two governors
that he had wired instructions to
all u. S. attorneys To request state
and local officials to furnish the
F'BI with any information they
have and not To take any direct
action against aliens. He emphasiz-
ed that the FBI alone should make
arrests. He added:
The department Of justice for
some time has been preparing for
this emergency. Those who have
been spprehended have been cs~e'
fully selected and will be dealt with
according to prepared plans. These
plans have been made to avoid dis
turbance and confusion which
would inevitably lead to retalistory
measures by the governments OF
those governments"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

the Iewl<a Welfare nosrd III.
share with re National Travellers
Az sx-ocsatlaa ard the NwcA.
A native II Nebraska. Crcs<msn
attended - University AZ Nehras-
IA and graduated frvm Kansas
state Teachers college. Fer tne
past eight YEARS - has eern 4.
rector ~ ~ athletic department
n the 1sss<h Community Center
In oushs.
fse wss : .lsE sthiste II ksH...
state Tesehess college. ard lsteF
a. official n Eh< Missouri Valley
an Rix 50 conferences. ref<re<.
ING hosh BASKETBALL ard frethAii
games Ne Vas si-c an ETHICAL n
the mldwe~<fn Amateur Athletic
union. where ~ ecached ths 0oid-
en- Gloves hoxlrK team ~ Nehras-
ks. accompanying u O. nztinnal
hcxsnx tournaments IN pcsten ard
san Francisco
Cfo~sman u married and has .
boy three sna q half years old sn<
. daughter jost = year eh. Mn
Gro~msn and the children ere
expected 70 arrive IN Tacoma with.
IN the next two weeks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
0riing Odd Fellows
Elect Officers

oRT1NG Orting l. q. q. v,
Officers elected this week for the
coming year are as follows; J. n.
Brsn,on. noble grand, T. o. Trim
bile. vice grand; Frank Jacobs.
secretary: Richard Jsnsky. treas
urer: y. Kirk. trustee.
At their Monday meeting the
orting Odd Fellows voted 10 do
nate use 81 their large hall here
for defense purposes. In addition.
local hoy scouts will be permitted
to hold weekly meetings in the
hall.
The Rebekah auxiliary Of orting
held their regular business meet
ing Tuesday evening. Dec. 3. at
the home of Mrs. Oscar Trimble.
The following new officers were
elected for 1912;
Mrs. Lula Schroek. president
Mrs T. o. Trimble. vice president,
Miss Margaret Croft. secretary.
treasurer: Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins
of Croker press correspondent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

WASHINGTON-Attorney Cen
eral Francis Biddle appealed to
the governors Of the As states
Wednesday Ito prevent molesta-
ton Of all peaceful and law abid-
ing aliens since the justice de-
partment is taking into custody all
Axis nationals who have been list
ed as dangerous to the peace and
security" of tho United States.
The request was made while the
Federal Bureau of Investigation
was completing its seizure of Ger
man. Italian and Japanese nation
ais whose names had been care
fully listed in preparation for such
an emergency as arose from the
U. S.-Jspanese war.
Hold 1900 Axis Aliens
Nearly 400 Germans and Italians
were taken into custody during the
night, while nearly 300 Japanese
nationals have been seized in the
last As hours. Officials said the
roundup was nearly complete.
Biddle addressed his request for
cooperation in preventing perseeu-
ton Of aliens in identical kilograms
to Gov. Harold F. Stassen of Min
nesota, chairman of the governor
conference, and to Gov. Herbert r
OConor, Nd. chairman Of the Law
enforcement committee Of tho
/ Council of State Governments.
"Proclamations yesterday wer'
issued by the President covering
the japanese. German and Italian
nationals in the United States un
der which nationals of these ma
lions believed to be dangerous u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

No mon ever had roo ~ony,
pofterns and whites oil
SonforiIed shrvsk 30 they'll
Be his sire sep, summer,
too.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

rtrsesp1 1t Rap11 CITY. = ~
nyrnema. n. r.: kichuru1 Val
celnmhn- o.: Vs. 49,. WnsAs
creenvfIle. D C.: I'D r4savi''e-
T<nn
carn>y ~sd II $3.50 vlIl sevvo
- ssvencs trsIntna e<nt<rs ~
- eerps bpmnsnE sad neee<y
H<uare
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
1000 Bombers
A Month, Plan
Knudsen Reveals
New OPM Program

NA>Hi>GToN-OFM Director
William 5. Knudsen disclosed
Thursday that the huge new VIC
tory program calls for production
If 900 heavy four-engins honhers
month and = i6s-hour production
week for five vital armament in
oustries.
knudsen told a press conference
that enough four-motor bomber
plants viii have to be built by late
next year to double the present
heavy bomber production facilities
for turning out sos planes a month.
No More Changes
Knudsen said he foresaw extern
sion of the present work week for
men until present labor supplies
have been exhausted. The question
Of revision of the wsge-hour law,
he added, cannot be raised until
we absorb the labor supply-it
might come. don't know
Knudsen said that Leon Hen
derson. chief Of the OPMs civil
ian supply division, has ordered
new cuts in automobile production.
He declined to disclose the extent
Of the cuts.
In response to a question con-
eerning the possible CONSUMPTION
of labor because of the refusal Of
some workers TO leave metropoli-
tan areas for other new defense
areas, knudssn said he has no
sympathy for the chap who
,>Nont help out at this time.
Says Hour Has Come
Work or fight-good-Tm for
IT," he declared.
Regarding outbreak Of war and
the demands of the new victory
program. Knudsen said that the
hour has come when everyone
must center his efforts on pro-
duction of war materials.
Americas production engine
that is turning now must be speed
ed up to maximum output he as
serted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Boys Sought Who
Fired Jap House

PRICE. Utah-A pair Of i2-y~ar
old boys who sought 10 do their
patriotic duty" by setting fire to
the house of a Japanese family.
were sought by authorities here
Thursday.
Police said five Americana born
japanese children were saved from
death when neignbors broke In
the doors and rescued them. The
boys were understood to have said
they only wanted to help their
country"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
Tocomo Agate Club
Party 10 Be Dec. 10

Members ~ thr Tacoma Agate
club viii hoid = Christmas party
on Thursday. Dec. IA. IN the |. q
q y hail. Rock. viii es exchanged
ss rift. and al rcek.mInded PER
sons ~ili he welcome 10 attend
Officer. NJ the emA are Irving
Real president. Roy Meridian. vice
president. Ies Aidrieh. secretary.
and Charlie. While. treasurer I'm
Rosa Vas elected director FIR .
three year term.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Welfare Board. WHOSE representa-
tive. fee Grnssmsn. has recently
arrived in Tscomx as the nnsrds
army and navy welfare worker.
His ~erk will embraces personal
service n service men ard their
families feereationsl aettvt ~.
community organization and re-
ligious activity for the men. His
headquarters win he ~ the uso
center at 10th and Pacific which
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

wAsNrNoro~-s<aL c.nsn Our.
ny. r.. q =. announced Wetnee-
~ that t. ~.F departments -
Informed rim Ih<f conservation
win start <ruH - sewn iafH<
army tactical alf has<s
Ths n&ses. - 40. ~iIl ~ cen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

nsksak - piscs IN n rzeom
ARA srnoak the si~ agencies eens-
pri.sng ~ United Service oFEani-
sations - the National Jewish
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12

Your postmaster can tell you
how to invest in U. S. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-12
WAKE UP YOUR
LIVER BILE
Without Calemel-And You'll Jump Out Of
Bed in the Monine Karin to Go

The liver should pour pints Of bile Juice
into your bowels every day. II this bile IL
not flowing freely. your food may not d.
ge.t. II may Just decay in the bowels. Then
gas hloats up your stomach. You get con-
Stipsted. You feel sour. sunk and the world
looks punk.
II takes those good. old Carriers Little
Liver Pills to get these pints Of bile how-
Ing freely To make you feel up and up"
Get package today. Take as directed.
Effective in making bile flow freely. Ask
for Carters Little Liver Pills. Ia and use.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-25
Sones-Washburn Wedding
invitations Issued

ma Alpha chapter OF Beta Sigma
Phi sorority. Size is araduate of
use where shc was a member OF
Kappa Delta sorority.
Mr.. Washb1rn comes from Ian
caster, rcceigIns his education in
the school !" ,hat citE. and at
Chaffey junior college and use.
Miss Ethel Pearl Cross of San
Deco. former Fl Ccntran. will be
Miss Sones' maid Of honor and her
bridesmaids include her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Max Sores; Mrs Arthur
V. Harris. and Miss Emma Jean
Payne. Little Linda Sones, niece of
the hrido-elect. is to be flower girl.
Stanley Washburn, brother of the
bridegroom. Will act as best man.
After Their marriage the young
couple will make their home in Ell
CcntrO. Mr. WaShburn being con-
ncctcd With the Southern Califor-
Ma Telephone Co.