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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

less confusion in the public mind.
Selective Service policy is still
another example. Every few days
new dicturn is handed down
and very often it is greatly at
variance with the one which pre-
eeded it. General Hershey says
one thing, the state draft direc-
tors say another, some spokes-
man for the Manpower Commits
sion or the War Labor Board
says still another-and then the
local draft boards, which are laws
unto themselves, go blithely
ahead and do what they please.
According to capital veterans,
some of the ablest men in the
country have gone to Washing
ton-and unconsciously become
victims Of the Washington men
; tality." AS the old proverb has
it, they can't see the forest be-
cause of the trees. They too are
enmeshed in red tape, and they
too tend to regard criticism as a
sort of treason. And in the mean
time, the bureaucracy grows
bigger and better entrenched,
and the wheels move slower and
/ slower
Dorothy Thompson believes
that the answer, in part, is to
"decentralize our bureauracy-
decentralize it to the point where
once clear policy has been laid
down, decisions can be made all
over the country and far away
from Washington" Still another
essential is to free responsible of
ficials of routine paper work so
that they can lay down clear
policies, And a third essential
is to stick to policies once they
are made-and to keep third
string officials from bedeviling
the public with confused and
contradictory statements.
Any major change in Wash
ington must be made by the
President himself. The most i'm
portant bureaus are under the
control of the Executive branch,
rather than. Congress. He makes
all the important appointments
of personnel, and he has the pow
er to clean house whenever he
wants to and as thoroughly as
he wants TO-. All agree that
among the many men he has
brought to Washington, there are
numerous top rate ones. But 1t
is. felt that in many cases these
men have not been given suttl-
cient authority to adequately per
form their Jobs, And in many 9th
FER cases these men have uncon-
sciously tended to become COM
placent, and they need shaking
up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
MISTAKES OVERCOME

oR- There has been much emphasis upon
the damage suffered by the ships of the
Navy at Pearl Harbor and little publicity
'gFsrtotfe loss Of air planes on the ground
al Honolulu and Luzon.
We suppose there is some reason for
the official reticence to tell us exactly how
many planes went up in smoke and we can
imagine no gain from recital of the facts
relating to the destruction of planes on the
ground at Luzon, several hours after the
Pearl Harbor attack
That mistakes were evidently made
no one can deny. The important point is
that they have been rectified and that AM
erican air power is active in the Far East,
in the Mediterranean area, in Europe, in
the Aleutians and at other places of contact
with the enemy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
THE LOWDOWN
FROM HICKORY GROVE

In our town here, they have
called out Supt. of schools to
Wash, D. c., to help design new
kinds of teaching. To the fell
lows on their way to the war
camps, she looks dubious 10 see
'em using up manpower 70 dis
cover more new and left-handed
or cracked ideas for schools. 1t
will take a super person and an
inventive kind of duck to think
up anything more novel than
what we have already.
5. You can tap dance yourself
right smack through High School
today and get as big a diploma
as you would get if you knew
something about, who was AESop
who is profiting by socialism
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
Today, In History

1851 = First transcontinental
telegraph line completed.
1888-Historic "Murchison Let
ter" publiShed-PreS. Cleveland
hands British Minister back his
passports. :
19l8-Americans take Bots Bel
leau.
192l-The Unknown Soldier
chosen in France.
iS2S-Wall Street demoralized
as-stock prices crumble in 13-
rfiAon share day.
1s38-The Wage and Hour Law
in effect. 80
1941-The United States-J Japan
seal protection treaty of 1911 ex-
pires and Japs refuse to renew
treaty.
1941-Nazis within 81 miles of
Moscow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
Economic Highlights
National And International Problems
Inseparable From Local Welfare

In the view of many writers,
one of the obstacles to the swift
and efficient prosecution of the
war is what might be termed the
Washington mentality. 1t is an
insidious form of disease which
seems to strike great many
government workers, both the
important and the obscure. The
symptoms are an ever-expanding
bureaucracy which is bound,
lock, stock and barrel in miles of
red tape.
In recent column, Dorothy
Thompson touched On this trou-
BILE. "In Washington" she wrote,
"the facts of life are the govern
ment itself. Therefore all the
struggles of life occur inside the
government . In a normal city
there is constant interplay of
interests, and one meets, day by
day, industrialists, artists, Off
Gals, teachers, physicians, and
all sorts and conditions of men,
so that there is a constant correc-
ton and adaptation OF one view
point to another viewpoint. In
Washington, since there is no nor
NAL intercourse, the world enters
in the form of lobbyists-amba
sailors from groups in the nation
to the capital =. And eventual
ly the domestic life of the nation
becomes as complicated as for
eign policy" ~ ..'
In Washington, in short, thou
sands of people are continually
striving for political or economic
power of some sort. The big men
in the government-the Presi-
dent, his cabinet, the heads Of
major departments-are sur
rounded by Eyes men who are
seeking to curry favor in high
places. AS result, many of the
big men become super-sensitive
to criticism. They lose touch
with the country. Often they are
tremendously overworked, and
their energies are devoted to
routine matters which could and
should be done by underlings.
There is tremendous waste of
time and effort in making de-
cisions on matters of major pol
icy. ~
The lack of cohesion in the
seat of our government has been
shown many times. 1t has be-
come commonplace for top of
fieials to make opposed declara-
tons on the same subject, The
present rubber problem IS the
prime example of tf1at-practic(
allv everyone in WASHINGTON has
had his say about it, and the, re-.
suit has been a vast and need
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print 1t
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by Individual or organ
ization tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions: print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
FIGHTING FOR WHAT?

We see where a London newspaper is
criticizing Lady Nancy Aston, American
born member of the House of Commons, be-
cause she declared that ''the Russians are
net fighting for us, they are fighting for
themselves"
b asnoL ady- saster is e.ninently correct and it
IL Important for all peoples TO keep this
matter. Straight. The Russians, like the
Rriushy Americans and Chinese, are fight
r. G. for themselves. If they are not, they
have no business in the war.
The United States is in the war TO de-
fend the United States and the rights of
Americans. We are not in the war TO fight
for the Russians, the British, or the
Chinese Neither are we fighting for the
Norwegans, Belgians, the Greeks or the
Poles
The confusion arises from the popular
use of the phrase that the Chinese, or the
Russians, or the British, are fighting for Us
in the sense that so long as they continue
their resistance, they contribute to the sue
cessful conclusion of our war aims.
Germany attacked Russia and the Rus
slams fight back, killing many Germans.
ThisTwoTks taiQur advantagaohut5th Che Rus
slams afeefighting for Russia. They are
struggling to retain their cotntry, and 20
avoid serfdom.
The United States is at war because
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and Germany
and Italy declared war upon this country.
In other words, we fight in self-defense,
after brutal attack, instigated by an al
lance of Axis powers.
There should be no Misunderstanding
as to the causes which lead the United
States to take offensive action, far from
the United States, against Germany, Italy
and Japan. Our offensive springs from the
necessity of self-defense. We cannot sit
idle in this country and permit our foes 20
convenience.
The soldiers that we send to Australia
to Africa, to Great Britain and TO other
places are sent to fight in defense of the
United States. They are not abroad to
fight for other peoples. Just as we fight
for ourselves, the Russians fight for them
selves and this is exactly, as it should be.
The same observation applies to our
enemies, Germany and Japan. Both reap
certain advantages because of the bel
ligerency of the other, but each nation is
fighting for its own detectives. Neither
the Japanese in the Far East, nor the Ger
mans in Europe, are fighting for the bene-
fit of their ally, although both realize the
great strategic gains that accrue to each
from the activities of the other
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

or vice versa-how much. is 6
per cent Of 1000 pesos, which Is
the average cigarette expense per
smoker per annum-
She seems 70 be the modern
idea that all towns are so sim
pie and dumb that they have no
ideas Of their own on how 20 run
their own schoOlhouSeS- II / had
a Steed ike Paul Re- e rode. 7
would ike 10 csnter I'D and
down our Main Street warning
the citizens versus Just serb
bling.
Yours with the low down.
10 SIERRA
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
KEY WEST In
DAYS GONE BY
FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN
October "a. 1892

Can Enslow Sawyer sing and
play guitar? is the question
asked by the chief of police of
Geneva, Wis, in a. letter to Sher-
Siff cleveland Niles. There is a
man In prison at that place who
answers the description of Saw
yer, except that he has, a mus
tache and Sawyer has none.
Sawyer is sought by the sheiiffs
department.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
Today's Birthdays

1t. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis,
born GAINESVILLE, Ohio, "a years
ago.
Marshall E. Dimock, assistant
secretary of labor, born San
Bernardino, Cal, SO years ago.
Charles H. Compton, librarian
of the St. Louis Public Library,
born Palmyra, Neb., 81 years ago.
Moss Hart of New York, play
wright, born there, SO years ago.
Merriam C.. Cooper of Florida,
author, born there, 40 years ago.
sGeorge E. Biggo, member of
the Social Security Board, born
Kalkaska, Mich, SIS years ago.
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Capt Thomas James, USN, who
had been spending vacation
with Mrs. James and their chill
dren at the family residence. 416
Whitehead street, left yesterday
over the highway for Portsmouth,
N. H., where Captain James is
now on a tour of duty. He will
motor directly to Portsmouth
over the Atlantic Coastal High
way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Two dozen women will be put
70 work this week sewing gar
ments for the poor and needy
from the materials recently re-
ceived by the local Red Cross
chapter. This will be under the
supervision of Mrs. William r.
Warren, chairman of the sewing
and clothing committee of the
Unemployment Relief organiza-
ton.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
MUST BE a MosLEM

CAIRO-Aecording to law,
Egypt's king must be Moslem,
son of Moslem parents, and q di-
rect male line descendant Of Mo-
named Ali. - s'As'sz7
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

In the history of man war has been an
expression of chaos, but it has also been a
victorious struggle against chaos. The pres
ent.war has been characterized as war of
confusion, as if all other wars were not.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

The world will be at peace when the
menace of force is neither offered nor
tolerated. To eliminate that force. the war
is being waged and at terrific sacrifice in
human blood, but if successful it will be
worth the cost.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Today's editorial: 1T makes no
difference if Einstein or the 9TH
er scientists are right concerning
the age of the earth. To each in
habitant the earth is just as old
as he is, and that is the way it
always will be-"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Now, therefore, if We will obey
My voice indeed, and keep My
covenant, then shall you be peculiar
treasure unto Me above all people; for
all the earth is mine. Deut.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

There will be no decent world until We
respect all other human life
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

When a person has done with learning
from Others, he has still to teach himself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Be true to yourself for you have to live
with yourself until the day you die; you
cannot escape from yourself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Good nature, if it lacks prudence may
be great misfortune. IA
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

The individual should support the
churches materially in order that the
churches help the individual spiritually
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

When the war ends, it win be Nne foF
the; United States-to decide that u killfhk
always prepared for another world crisis.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Moderation is the key to life too much
or too~little food and drink are alike hurt
full 10 the body.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Mrs. Myrtle McHenry, who
was spending 10 days with her
father, Jabez Lowe, and other
relatives, left yesterday for a
visit with her brother, Curtis
Lowe, in Miami, before return
ing to her home in Washington,
D. c.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24
Today's ar
Anniversaries

l788-Sarah j. B. Hale, famed,
longtime editor of famous Co
dey's Lady's Book, prolific writ
er, born Newport, N. H. Died
April 80, 1879.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Where news is suppressed there is
anarchy; where news is controlled there is
fear; only where news is free are human be-
ings free.
CARL ACKERMAN,
Dean, School of Journalism,
Columbia University.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

l808-John Sartain, Philadel.
phia engraver and magazine pub.
Usher, born in London. DIED
Oct. Is, 1897. 5
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

George Franklin Lowe. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lowe, was
baptized at the Sunday school
service in the Congregational
church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. E. r. Evans, pas
tor of the church, and the spon-
sors were Mrs. B. A. Baker, Mrs.
Lucille Hall, George F. Archer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

Mrs. Lorene Frye, president of
Rebekah Assembly of Florida, ar
rived yesterday for a visit to
Sparkling Waters, Rebekeh lodge.
She is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
F. Hoffman, SIS Simonton street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

An eight-pound girl was born
October "a to Mr.. and Mrs. Man
uel Gomez at their home, 1926
Staple avenue. The infant has
been named Mabel. Louise. .rs
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1830-Belvah A. Lockwood,
Washington, D. C., lawyer, first
woman to practice before u. S.
Supreme Court, first woman
candidate for President, born
Niagara Co., N. Y. Died May
10, 1917. "
1855-James S. Sherman. Utica.
N. Y, lawyer, congressman and
Vice President, born Utica. Died
Oct. 80, 1912.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-10-24

194l-Nazis within 81 miles of
Moscow.
Evening star., 1942-06-11
Jefferson Students
Open Summer Paper
Salvage Drive
Collections to Be Made
Daily and War Stamps
Will Be Prizes

Jefferson Junior High School,
long a leader in the Star-Parent-
Teacher Association paper salvage
campaign, yesterday inaugurated a
fully planned schedule of summer
collection.
Throughout the summer, every
morning except Saturday, rain or
shine, a student will be at Jeffer-
son Junior High School from 8:l5
to 9:15 am. to receive and weigh
paper from children throughout the
Southwest area.
The Jefferson PIT. A. has provided
425 in Defense stamps. Each student
will be given a 10-cent stamp for 40
pounds Of salvage and a 25-cent
stamp for 100 pounds. Paper will
be accepted from any child in the
area, especially from the four ele-
mentary schools nearby, the Green
leaf, Amidon, Fairbrother and S. j.
Bowen.
The students in charge of the
summer office will be selected from
jefferson members of the Junior
National Honor Society. Bernard
Newman. in charge OF the ninth
grade salvage campaign during the
official school year, is also mem
Der of the society and planner Of
the summer system. Others work.
Ing on it are the winter representa-
tives of the eighth grade. Harold
Shaver and Charles Redmond OF
the seventh grade.
More than LOO pounds were col
lected at the opening of the sum-
mer collection yesterday. The sys-
tenn was started early, explained
Principal Hugh Smith, in order to
accustom students to turning in
paper to the honor society before
the summer vacation actually be-
gins.
Collections in the NTH district to-
morrow, together with the five lead
ers and their total poundage, will be
81
Evening star., 1942-06-11
RAF Sergeant Is Held
In SIoyinq Of Girl, 19
Py the Associated Press.

BLACKS HARBOR, New Bruns-
wick, June 11.-Charged with mur-
der of Miss Bernice Connors, whose
body was found in field here last
Sunday evening, sergeant OF the
British Royal Air Force was arrested
late yesterday. His name was given
as Tom Roland Hutchings, 81, native
of England.
The arrest and arraignment oc-
CURED a few hours after the funeral
of the dark-haired 19-year-old girl,
a member of a prominent fisheries
industry family.
She had been missing since she
left the weekly dance at the COM
munity hall here Friday night. The
body was partly hidden under some
moss.
Evening star., 1942-06-11

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Evening star., 1942-06-11
Frederick Rogers Dies;
Marine Electric Expert
D. the Associated Press.

13 the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, June IL
Frederick S. Rogers. n. designer Of
the first electrically-driven boat in
America. died Tuesday night. He
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Mr. Rogers experimental work in
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Evening star., 1942-06-11
Postor to Assume Pulpit

BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va,
June II (SpeciaD The Rev. James
M. Blanton Of Cumberland, Va, will
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Springs Presbyterian Church here
on Sunday he announced today.
Last summer he was assistant
pastor at First Presbyterian Church
in Washington.
Evening star., 1942-06-11

JEFFERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STARTS SUMNER
PAPER COLLECTON-Aen Dnsmore H. Of 228 street NV.
brought pounds the start Of the sal
wage collection the school yesterday He gets defense stamp
Newman a. Of 210 Tenth street SW Charles
Redmond 49, weighs the and Harold Shaver H. s20
Virginia bookkeeper marks amount in his book
Star Staff Photo.
Evening star., 1942-06-11
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