The Nome nugget., 1941-08-06
MacFadden Says Loyalty Vars Greatest Need
(By Bernarr Macfadden


 and brutality of war, but there is one characteristic with which it must be closely associated that $ an imperative requirement in the attainment of life's most re- splendent treasures.
 Every unit in an army must be a loyal supporter of the principles for which he is fighting. If other wise, there can be no harmonious efforts. There is no possible chance of winning in any cam paign under other circumstances. This characteristic must be main tained almost beyond anything else.
 In the beginning of our nation al life the slogan honesty is the best policy" helped build our col ossal business organizations which made our nation the veal thiest in the world, far above any record made throughout the worlds history.
 But gradua ly this old time principle has lost it's appeal. We | are fast travelling toward a na- ton of smart alecks. We win friends that we may-take advan- tage of them financial y and oth- erWise. Do the other fellow be- fore he does you' is the principle that is frequently followed. Loya ty to anything or to any body is gradually disappearing. Politicians make promises that the know they cannot keep. Gov ernment officials shout about dem ocracy, and then support the prin ciples that lead toward the tyran- ny of a dictatorship. Traitor? That is the proper name!
 But can we build an army on such a base? It canont be done. In an army disloyalty is a major crime. We call them traitors - those who are guilty - and they are frequently shot at sunrise. It may be harsh and brutal, but we will have to get back to first principles if this country is to be saved.
 If we think we can win this war without the inspiring, up- lifting force that brings heart stirring loyalty, we are proper subjects for the crazy house.
 We must have loyalty in the army. No matter how much we ignore it elsewhere. It is about time for us to begin to consider the worth of this invaluable char acteristic throughout every phase of our daily lives.
 To be cheat and liar may be attractive to some people. Such deviation from the straight and narrow path may bring finan cial success on some occasions, but such conscienceless derelicts do not know the meaning of heart stirring success. They nev- CT possess the happiness that is associated with serene soul and a clear conscience. Their con- science is dulled and deadened. They are usually so deeply en- gulfed in selfishness and greed that soaring in the heights of emotional intensity has no mean ing for them. Real, true happi- ness they never enjoy.
 With war close at hand thei spirit of loyalty must take its place among us or we will perish - go down to a well deserved state that we often refer to as oblivion. We must, at least for the time being, put aside the domineering influence of the al- mighty dollar. There must full and complete recognition of the paramount necessity for loyal ad herence to the rules of life which guide those who believe in the brotherhood of mankind. No na- ton can long continue to exist that is ruled largely by deceit often guided by the selfish inter- est of ambitious manipulators.
 We will have to go back to the first principles. Loyalty! We| must have loyalty! We should have more of it in business, ev- anywhere throughout this coun-