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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
2 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Local Resident
 Wed M Bristol

Miss Anita Soucy, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Jean Soucy of Bristol was married on Saturday to Wood row LeBel, son of Mrs. Modesto Le- Bel of South Main street, this city.
 The Reverend J. J. Belanger united the couple at seven o'clock at St. Ann's church in Bristol, with Miss Maritime LeBel, sister of the groom, attending as maid of honor, and Andrew Soucy, a brother of the bride, as beStman. Miss Marie Campio rendered vocal selections.
 The bride wore a gown of white taffeta fashioned with long train. Her veil was fingertip and she car- ried white roses. Gold braid trim med the baby blue Princess gown of the maid of honor. She wore a matching hat and carried yellow roses.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Soucy was dressed in cocoa brown with beige accessories. Mrs. LeBel wore green crepe with tan and white accessories. Guests attended from New York, Maine, Waterbury, Bris- tol and Canada.
 The couple left for an unan- nounced trip. For travel the bride chose tan and brown ensemble.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. LeBel will reside in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Mrs. Nothrop
 Picnic Hostess

Mrs. Edwin c. Northrop of Mid dlebury entertained the Phi Chap ter, Beta Sigma Phi and the Inter Club Council, at a picnic at her home on Sunday. During the after noon the guests enjoyed swimming at Sandy Beach.
 The members presented gifts of crystal to Miss Gloria Hespelt who is to be married on Saturday. They also made a presentation to Miss Doris Jenkins, retiring president of the Phil Chapter.
 Herbert Smith, secretary of the Y. M. c. A. addressed the gathering concerning the proposed Y. w. c. A. to be established in this city.
 Among those present were: Phi Chapter members, Anne Ciminera, president; Doris Jenkins, Barbara Bunting, Eleanor Mascolo, Edna Englehardt, Louise Mantha, Caro- line Navarro, Lucille DiModugno, Gloria HeSpelt, Virginia Mascolo, Anne Fernandez, and Gail M. Smith
 1nter-Club Council: Rae Guida, president; Anne DeeBllis, Marie Archambault, Catherine Denehy, Agnes Rowley, Rita Carpenter, Der tha Paolini, Marie Orlando, Jose phine Rose, Jenny DeLoia, Evelyn Shugdinis, Barbara Nelson, Ruth Goodale, Ann Ita Moran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Vacation School
 Presents Program

Students of the Central church vacation school recently presented a program of entertainment at the final session of the term, Mrs. Oscar L. Locke was general director of the city's vacation schools.
 Those taking part in the final program of the school session were: Barbara Coppeto, Eunice Mcbride, Phyllis Matarazzo, Gloria Valen- tino, Roland Ladd, Dorothy As plund, Elizabeth Ferric Joice. Rowland and Joan Isbell. Color bearers were John Protzko and Ro- land Ladd.
 Pupils having a perfect attend ance for the course included George and Georgette Beckwith Roland Ladd, Eunice Mcbride Francis Bush and Barbara Cop peto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
MR., MRS. HEANEY
 GUEST AT PARTY
HonOred on 18th Wedding Anniversary; InstalIa-
 ton Tonight
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, July 28.-Mr. and Mrs. William Heaney of Boyden street, were honored guests at surprise party Saturday evening, the oc- casion being their 18th wedding anniversary. The honored couple received a purse from their many friends. Those attending: MT. and Mrs. John Sullivan of Plainville, MT. and Mrs. Mathew Mcconnell of New Britain, MT. and Mrs. Frank Mcconnell and Helene Mcconnell of Reading, Pa, MT. and Mrs. Frank Seery, MT. and Mrs. Louis Stevens, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Seery, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Greatorex, MT. and Mrs. Robert Greateorex, MT. and Mrs. William Brennan, MT. and Mrs Walter Heckleman, MT. and Mrs. Michael Errico, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward LaChance, MT. and Mrs. John Corbett, MT. and Mrs. Isaac Buxton, MT. and Mrs. Carroll Dillon, MT. and Mrs. William Nolan, MT. and Mrs. Robert Gilhespy, MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Doyle, MT. and Mrs. James Hoard, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stew ems, Mrs. Marion Reiser, Mrs. Will liam Clark, Miss Josephine La Chance, Miss Peggy Heaney, Vim cent Carroll and Jack Seery. The auditors of Pride of Welch Circle will meet tonight aU 7:30 O. clock at Foresters hall.
 Plans are completed for the in- stallation of the newly appointed officers of Casper Davis post to be held this evening at o'clock at Fraternity hall.
 Miss Eleanor DiBlasi, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony DiBlasi of Cooke street will spend the next two weeks at Camp Mohawk, Cornwall.
 Miss Carol Kenney, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kenney of Cooke street is spending a vacation at St. Mary's camp, Putnum.
 Miss Virginia Hoadley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Hoadley of Edgehill avenue, left Saturday for Camp Mohawk, Cornwall, where she will spend 8 month in the capacity of councillor and assistant swimming instructor.
 MT. and Mrs. George F. Goggin and sons, George and Bill, and Bud Whelan are spending this week at Tyler Lake, Goshen.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Benoit and daughter Diane of Chapel strete, are vacationing at Silver Sands.
 Funeral services were held today at 2 D. m. from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, for Mrs. Rosann (Daury) Platt, widow of Robert B. Platt of Robert street.
 Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Rev. Ernest Weise of Grace Meth odist church, Waterville, officiated. Mrs. Platt died early Sunday morn- ing.
 A meeting and drill of the Auxil- iary firemen was held last evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
128 Boy Scouts Now
 At Camp Mattatuck
Varied Program of Sports Activities Arranged; Board
 of Review Announces Promotions
.Gualtieri Studio

Troop = Wilbur Molin.
 Troop 13 - Jack Bowling, George Costello, Jack Cavanaugh, Richard Nelson,
 Troop 16 - Eugene Spagnola, Vito Summa, Vincent Calo, Carmen Aloisi, William Fratangelo, Marvin Resongarten, Richard Lewis.
 Troop 15 = George Perreault.
 Trop 28 - John Altiere.
 Troop 32 - Lawrence Lajoie.
 Troop 19: John Moran, Robert Cameron, William Dwyer, Robert Rounds, Charles Cantoni, Alfred Meier, Thomas Sturges, Rudolph Mcintyre, Harold Cow, Russell Warren, Richard Sturges, Emmet Nichols, Edward Bates, John Luddy George Futile, Carl Carlson.
 Troop 1 (Watertown) William R Ford, Harold Wheeler, Jack Dewitt, Rozbert Oliver, Earnest Wheeler, Gerald Quesnal, Tom McGough, Charles Miller, Kenneth Porter, John Barton, John Caldwell, John Oliver, Charles Hamel, Ross LeNIan- quais, Robert LeManquais.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Associates Fete
 Mrs. f. Linden

Mrs. Frank Linden, the former Kathleen Calvin of Laval street, was entertained last evening at the Press club by her associates of the office of the Patent Button con- pany.
 A wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom decorated the cen ter of the table.
 Among those attending were An gela Stolf1, Mrs. Stanley Watts, Elin Carlson, Madeline Card, Helene Parker, Peggy Howard, Mrs. Henry Fornell, Lucy Begg, Mary Reilly, Mrs. Agnes Barberio, Mrs. Leo Bar rett, Peg Morriseau, Mrs. Louis Mo- Carthy, Shirley Mack, Kay Bowling, Mrs. Walter Buckley, Margaret Moran, Mrs. Edward Norman, Mrs. Gerald Ratzke, Mrs. Fred Planz, Betty Guilfoile, Peggy Fox;
 Mrs. Eric Erickson, Mrs. Baldwin Todd, Virginia Lee, Mrs. Fayette Card, Mrs. Vincent Gabriel, Cath erine McGinn, Helen Descoteaux, Mrs. Edward Murphy, Mary Ken nedy, Mrs. Carl Needham, Muriel Alderman, Mary Howard, Mrs. John Brophy, Mrs. Peter Navage, Mrs. Edward Morton, Mrs. Charles De- laneyJ Mrs. Patrick Mclaughlin, Helen O'Donnell, Mrs. Robert Stone, Mrs. James Nolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Recent Bride
 ShOWer Guest

Mrs. Arthur Stanton of Terryville the former Mary Collins Rasmussen, was entertained recently at a linen shower at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Gallon of Albion street.
 Among the guests were, the Misses Helen Stanton, Catherine Kilbride, Theresa Fleming, Elsie Nolan, Ann Brophy, Mary Hickey, Catherine Hickey, Julia Hickey, Maxine Moran Helen Havican, Edith Havican, Mary Keneny, Mary Andrews, and Jane Gallon;
 And Mrs. Joseph Hackett, Mrs. T.. Song, Mrs. R. McKiernan, Mrs. R.. Chapman, Mrs. John Humphrey, Mrs. George Schumm, Mrs. William Humphrey, Mrs. Joseph Murtha, Mrs. Arthur Humphrey, Mrs. John Cullinan, Mrs. George Humphrey, Mrs, Joseph Reinberg, Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. R. Scozzafava, Mrs. William Moran, Mrs. M. Croce, Mrs. N. J. Muccino, Mrs. R. Zampelli, Mrs. Fred LeFevre, Mrs. John OLesky, Mrs. J. Cole, Mrs. Edward Pym, Mrs. George Daly, Mrs. James Barry and Mrs. Arthur Stanton, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

A total of 128 boys are registered at Boy Scout Camp Mattatuck which started it's fourth week of summer activities Sunday. A varied program of entertainment has been arranged for this week.
 Four provisional troops at the camp have organized a softball league and a number of games have been scheduled. An all-star team will meet the camp staff in fea- ture game Friday. A stunt night has been arranged for tomorrow when members of the executive board will be guest of the campers. The "King of Siam" is among those scheduled to appear. A water meet, court oi honor, and council campfire Satur- day night will close the weeks ac- tivities. Saturday has been named Visitors Day.
 A board of review composed o1 Harold G. Manning, Gunard E. An derson, of Naugatuck, Damase R Quesnel and Ralph Golfer of Wa tertown, and Alfred P. Hensel, pre- sented awards to Scouts who recent ly completed tests.
 Seven Scouts passed their Second Class requirements. They are: AL bert Well, Alfred Dostaler, Robert M. Scannell, James Kenny, Ray mond Well, Edward Fowler, all ot Troop "A Immaculate Conception and George Morin of Troop 18, SS Peter and Paul.
 The following boys earned merit badges: William Hadley, Troop 25 swimming; Robert Mccullough Troop 34 first aid; Fred Radcliffe troop 2, Naugatuck, public health; John Naylor, Troop 34, first aid; John Moran, Troop 19, swimming Emmet Nichols, Troop 19, Life Say ing; Raymond Bailey, Troop 9, pub lie health and first aid; Robert Skelly, troop 18, swimming; Jack Riley, Explorer Troop 13, canoeing Herbtr Knutson, Tropo II, swim ming; and James Latimer, Troop II reading.
 Among the boys at camp are the following:
 Troop 9-John McGovern, Edward Dooley, Fred Coughlin.
 Troop IS = William Sullivan George Morin, Francis Carol, Rich ard Petit, Robert Skelly, Maurice Donovan, Frank Joy, John Nc Weeney, Thomas Carmody, James McKenna, Robert Thomas.
 Troop 24-Albert Well, Raymond Well, Alfred Dostaler, James Horri- gan, Robert I. Scannell, Joseph Mur- phy, Edward Fowler, Robert M Scannell, Richard Knightly, Robert Colby, Thomas O'Connor, James Kenny.
 Troop 5-William Hadley, Ernest George Lloyd Decker.
 Troop 1O2 - Fred Radcliffe, Jack Anderson, Carl Peterson, Arthur Lorensen, Donald olson, George Kelly, Raymond Hotchkiss, Kenneth Barrett, Ernest DiMaria, Scott Gen. over.
 Troop - Richard Stannard, Ed win Swift, Robert Link, Marvin Al UCIIJ W1AudI1l WCAoAAy ACl1AlCUA A|SAHN escamp.
 Troop IS - Alvin .Wordan (Bis- Sette).
 Troop 16 = John Zinolli.
 Troop 34 = Robert Mccullough Jack Naylor, Russell Hensel.
 Troop 22 - Edward Grant, Ralph Smith.
 Troop 35 = Hyman Sperling Roger Connor.
 Troop II = Ned Croft, Herbert KnutSon, William Powell, Lewis Westerlund, Carlton Young, Robert Brothers, Jack Hurlburt, Philip Pratt, James Latimer, Thomas Lane Richard Dixon, Ross Olson, Ben- nett Burton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Mr., Mrs. ". J. Ryb
 ObserUe Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. William J. Ryb of Fern street entertained the mem bers of the Waterbury -Naugatuck Power Engineers Association and the Ladies National Auxiliary No. 3 at lawn party at their home on Sat- urday afternoon.
 The couple, who were observing their wedding anniversary, were pre- sented with many gifts. MT. Ryb is vice-president of the Association.
 During the afternoon the guests enjoyed law games and cards. Prizes were awarded the winners.
 Members attended from New Ha- ven, Meriden, Long Island, New York, Naugatuck and this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
DnUis Auxiliary
 Installation

AerE John MacAEah0n will be in- OtaIled as president of Casper Davis Auxiliary, American Legion, at g meeting August IA. She will guc- 0eed Mrs. William E. Rooney. The 9th oficers to be seated are: Mrs. John Byrnes, first vice-president; Mrs. Louis Dadario. second vice. president; Mrs. William E. Rooney, treasurer; Mrs. Frank Smith, chap lain: Mrs. Everett Cook, historian and Mrs. Tarry Sizer, Sergeant-at- arms.
 Mrs. Frank Carney, who served ms secretary during the past year, was chosen secretary for the corn- Ing year by Mrs. MacMahon.
 Reports on the state convention held recently at Groton were given at the last meeting by Mrs. Rooney and Mrs. Carney.
 A group of friends enjoyed a Hot Dog Roast on Sunday at the Guer- fin residence in Middlebury. Those attending were Rose Ritucci, Charlie Covello, Marie Terragone, George Bonivich, Florence Soucy, Ralph Biondi, Marge DiNunzio and John Bonivich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

at 7:3O o'clock at the firehouse, Thomaston avenue.
 St. Francis c. Y. O. baseball team upset St. Michael's 3-2 Sunday aft ernoonin Waterville park.
 Plans are completed for the in- stallation of the newly elected offic- CTS of Casper Davis Post this eve ming at o'clock at Fraternity hall. Everett Cook, chairman, announces fine program with refreshments. All members are asked to be present.
 Christine Dadario, Kay Leary FL len McMahon, and Ruth Martin spent the weekend at Silver Sands with MT. and Mrs. Edward Martin.
 Miss Joan Sonier is spending a week with MT. and Mrs. A. Dadario at Laurel Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

CORNELL CLUB
 The Monday evening tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty closed with the following winners: Mrs. John Finlay, Miss Kathleen Sullivan, BPS; Miss Rachel Hengeveld, Miss Ethel Waters, 310A; Miss Helen O'Meara, Miss Mary Flaherty, tied with Mrs. Roger Peabody, Miss Kathleen Bowling, 300h.
 Last nights scorers included: Mrs. Cocchiola, Miss Lenaro, 65h; Mrs. O'Neill, Mrs. Birdsall, 65; Mrs. Finlay, Miss Sullivan, 791a; Miss Waters, Miss Hengeveld, 58.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Weddings
PIKNOSH-COOK

Mir. and Mrs Leroy Cook of Mel bourne Terrace anounce the com ing marriage of their daughter, Mary Cook, to John Pinkosh, son of MT. and Mrs. John Piknosh of Bald win street.
 The wedding will take place on Saturday August 1 at o'clock at St. Michael's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

MT. and Mrs. Louis Marggraff of Bucks Hill are entertaining their son-in-law naddaugth,re childr- son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Charles Barnes and children, Barbara and Robert of Hamden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
GRACE METHODIST

The weekly sewing meeting of the women's Society for Christian Serv- Ice of Grace Methodist church has been cancelled for this week. The next meeting will take place Wed nesday, August 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
WEIGH CIRCLE

Members of Welch Circle, Con- panions of the Forest, will hold an audit tonight at 7:30 at Foresters' hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Personal
Personal

Miss Ellen M. Davis of Hillside avenue is registered at Barblzon- Plaza in New York.
 Miss Ida Falgone of Union street is convalescing at St. Mary's hos pital following an operation.
 Miss Marie Glasberg of East Main street is a patient at St. Mary's hos pital.
 Miss Patricia Murphy of Ayers street and Miss Nancy Killian of Pleasant street have returned from 8 vacation at Rockaway Beach, New York.
 Mrs. Lillian JeffrieS of Revere street entertained at her home on Friday evening following the re- hearsaI of the bridal party of the Smith -Jeffries wedding.
 Miss Catherine Nastri of Lydia street spent the weekend in Green wich as the guest of Miss Mary Whalen.
 Miss Alice Reardon of Woodlawn terrace is vacaNoning with relatives in Greenwich.
 George Fehrs of Rose street was the weekend guest of Richard Ready of Greenwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Adler of As toria, L. I. announce the birth of daughter, Susan Ellen, on July IT at Astoria. Mrs. Adler is the former Zelda Kastleman of Cooke street.
 Announcement has been made of the birth of daughter, on July 26 at St. Mary's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. John Martinson of Fairview street. Mrs. Martinson is the former Katherine Curtin of Naugtauck.
 Miss Eveline Daigle of Marion has been visiting Miss Ruth Conway of Naugatuck.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Robert Fulgham of Wolcott are entertaining MT. Full ghams sister, Mrs. Roy Siddons of Omaha, Nebraska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Patricia Murphy of Ayers street and Miss Nancy Killian of Pleasant street have returned from 8 vacation at Rockaway Beach, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

MT. and Mrs. Louis Adler of As toria, L. I. announce the birth of daughter, Susan Ellen, on July IT at Astoria. Mrs. Adler is the former Zelda KaStleman of Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Eveline Daigle of Marion has been visiting Miss Ruth Conway of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Marie Glasberg of East Main street is a patient at St. Mary's hos- pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

George F'eKrs of Rose street was the weekend guest of Richard Ready of Greenwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Mrs. Lillian JeffrieS of Revere street entertained at her home on Friday evening following the re- hearsaI of the bridal party of the Smith JeffrieS wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Ida FalSone of Union street is convaleScing at St. Mary's hos pital following an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

MT. and Mrs. J. Robert Fulgham of Wolcott are entertaining MT. Full gham's sister, Mrs. Roy Siddons of Omaha, Nebraska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Catherine Nastri of Lydia street spent the weekend in Green wich as the guest of Miss Mary Whalen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Alice Reardon of Woodlawn terrace is vacationing with relatives in Greenwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Miss Ellen M. Davis of Hillside avenue is registered at Barbizon- Plaza in New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
Senator Urges
COP TO Maintain
2-PdrtySystenn

The Republican Party should de-
vote itself 10 UNFOLDING the two
party system in America, in the
opinion of Republican Senator c
Wayland Brooks of Illinois, as hi
addressed a Republican gathering
i'm the Scottish Rite Cathedral II
Masonic Temple.
"Our country Is great because
Of the twO-party system" he
told more than 1000 party MEM
hers who earlier had attended
their annual Lincoln Day ban
quet in the basement of the
Temple.
"And II Is up 10 us To keep
alive this system that has made
us great" he warned.
NOT AWAKENED TO TASK
A member of the Senate appro
IpriatiOnS committee. Brooks sale
the people of America were no.
awakened TO the immensely Of the
task to which they have been com
United by their government.
1--WE have declared war upon
three powerful nations and now
we must control and conquer the
thousands of miles OF water In
two oceans and the air above
these oceans.
eve must cross these oceans
and land armies on hostile
shores.
This means an army OF seven
10 ten million men. 1t means
10000, 900 men employed In de-
Tense industries. 1t means the
greatest tax bill In the history OF
this country"
Also speaking on the theme o
preserving the two-party system
Mrs. Dudley c. Hay. new nationa
Committccwoman of Michigan, ad
dressed the gathering. Banque
chairman Matthew Bishop, whC
heads the Wayne County Repub
lHcan Committee, heaped vitupera
ton on the New Deal for waste
and incompetence" Congressman
George Dondero acted as maste
of ceremonies.
Harry F. Kelly, secretary o
state. and other state officials
were honorary guests.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13

Martin said, "that appointment
of General Macarthur as SUI
preme commander Of American
armed forces would he welcomed
by the American people. 1t
would give them Great deal
of confidence"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
US. Gets Chrysler Estate

NEW YORK, Feb. - GNS).-
The Long Island estate of the late
Walter p. ChrySlcr is being con
vcrtcd into the nations largeS'
merchant marine academy, II was
disclosed today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
Wants Macarthur i'm l. -.

invasionS by Secretary Of the
Navy Knox and 9th rs into
government foreign policy over
the head Of Secretary OF State
Hull. KnoXs recently criticized
statement about fighting Hitler
first regardless of the situation in
the Far East was cited by Willkie
as an example of "Gratuitous
comment that could not be eX-
Ipcctcd to serve our best interests
Ior courage our associates
battling against Japan"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
CHARTS COP COURSE

He also estimated that America
will LAUGH six million tons Of mer-
chant shipping this year, more
than the whole merchant fleet OF
Japan"
For the Republican Party, Will
kie Charted a course for the war
based on more proposing than
opposing and urged Republicans
to sacrifice every partisan adj
vantage, if that is necessary TO
win this war"
Despite the fact the war has not
opened auspiciously and Pearl
Harhor undoubtedly stands as the
greatest naval reversal of our his
tory Willkie said the nation has
the Strength and fortitude TO
sustain initial defeat and fight
on for victory.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
HOPES FOR PRESERVATION

Continued from Page One)
army. navy and air forces fight
ing together toward one end;
the man who on Bataan PENN
.ulA has accomplished what was
regarded a. the impossible by his
brilliant tactical sense"
The 1870 Republican presidential
Cand date warned:
millions and millions are on
the march with fanatical zeal
and ruthless determination to
blot out forever the ways of
freedom everywhere.
FREEDOM IMPERILED
They will surely succeed un-
less all our resources are mobi-
li1ed Immediately and directed
wisely.
"The day OF phrase making
and showmanship for those in
government i past. The time
for petty political opposition and
negAtion Is over. This IL the
day for tough and resolute men"
Pointing out that Ito bring
about effective cooperation one
man should direct the military
service WlllkIe cited not only
General MaCArthur'S brilliant rec
ord on the present battlefield but
his record In foreSeeinC the hIitz
; krieg method Of warfare. He sand
MAC Arthur has long known
the nature OF this war. In 1888.
when chief of staH. ne fOresaw
the complete strategy of the
blitZkrieg as the method OF mod
ern war, and 50 reported 10 the
war department.
CARRIED on FIGHT
"Steadilv, ne carried on his
fight against the opposition Of
Congress and of his fellow off
GERS 10 convince them that the
new war would demand a mech
aniLed army: swift mobility Of
small units: complete co-ordina-
ton of the air force for the de-
tense of coast lines: attack
against ships and ground troops
and bomba rdment of supply
lines.
"He argued that the new war
would be fought not by an army
or navy or an air force. but
by. and 1 quote from his report,
"a nation az uar rather than a
nation ~ arms with the fighting
forces only the cutting edge
.. He pointed out that ANY
major war of the future will he
every belliCcreni nation highly
organized for the single purpose
Of victory"
EFFORTS NSTED
Wlllk.e Or. I. 'ra Abraham
Lincoln faced '., same problem
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-13
EFFECTIVENESS REDUCED

When matters Of economic war
fare were recently transferred by
President Roosevelt TO a group
under VICE President Wallace, the
state departments effectiveness
and prestige were further reduced,
Willkie declared.
Citing the various information
services operating Independently
Of the state department in con-
nection with foreign countries as
additional evidence of a "disor-
ganizing influence" the COP
leader charged:
This administration has not
learned by experience the basic