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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13
STUART CHASE,
Nationally Known Economist,

Mr.. Chase Opens: Did the. United
States in 1910 have the farms and
factories to provide enough good
food, houses, clothes, medical care
for every last family? The answer
is yes-though it would take some
years to build the needed houses
-Four million workers. added to those
already working in 1910. could have
produced the essentials of life, SO
that no American would be i'll fed
i'll housed, i'll clothed. Meanwhile,
in 1910. we had a pool of 5000, 900
unemployed to draw from.
Europe could have gone far toward
this goal, had there been European
Federation. and no war. But for Asia
Africa. South America no-not in
1910. Maybe in 1880. Freedom from
want is possible only where the big
machines turn, and the high-pow-
cred transmission lines hum.
When the war ends, freedom from
want will be even easier in America.
Our supply of energy will be half
again as great as in 1910. We shall
have four times as many machine
tools. We shall have great batteries
of new factories. mines, shipbuilding
yards; we shall have a synthetic
rubber industry capable of making
as much rubber as the whole world
produced in 1910. We shall have
the physical plant for vast Niagara
of goods. Shall we let it rot?
Dr. Myers Challenges: Mr.. Chase
overlooks the men behind the ma
chimes. New Deal materialism and
socialistic governmental paternalism
have caused a deterioration of the
moral and intellectual fiber of the
people. They advocate an imaginary
planned economy" which is both
impossible and undesirable. Man
can plan for the future, but cannot
plan the future. Popular irritation
with RECOMMENDATION due to the con-
duct of war may awaken the people
to individual responsibilities Only
by individual industry, thrift and
sacrifice, not sacrifice imposed by
government, can people themselves
undertake the creative work neces-
sary to free themseivs from want.
Mr.. Chase Replies: Prof. Myers
presents no proof that freedom from
want is not attainable. I have
presented proof that it was attain
able before the war, and will be
more so after the war. Prof. Myers
disregards the question at issue and
casts a gloomy eye at the moral
degradation which he thinks will
accompany freedom from want. He
presents no proof for this. either.
Well, let's take look at New Zea-
land. 1t has virtually eliminated
want by social security. medical care
for all. allowances for mothers, pub
lie works for the unemployed. Are
New Zealanders suffering from moral
degradation? Ask Gen. Rommel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13
WAKE UP, AMERICA!
Is Freedom From Want Possible?
As Debated BY
DIR. WILLIAM STARR MYERS,
Professor of Political Science
Princeton University

Princeton University.
DIR. Myers opens: To my mind
freedom from want" is not possible,
and perhaps it is not even desirable.
1t would apply only to slaves, not to
freemen, and to be the death of in
dividual initiative. There should be
given to every individual the oppor-
| tunity to free himself from want by
his own eXertions. for without this
necessity and stimulus mankind
would go into decay. Among the
| fundamental rights of democracy is
the right to fail. There is no growth
in this world without pain, spiritual
mental, or physical-from the ira
vail of our mothers when they gave
| us birth. This pain includes the
/ danger and fear of failure, and
without taking Well-reasoned risk
we never can grow or succeed
Democracy is not outward direc-
ton, but cooperation from inward
impulse. Putting the problem in
another Way-I am an old-faSh-
Toned liberal, not going to the extent
of laiSSez-faire, but believing in
helping people to help themselves,
and not helping them in spite of
themselves, which would pauperize
them. The Declaration of indie
pendence speaks of the right to life,
liberty and the pursuit, not the gift
of happiness. Happiness comes from
within, and no government can
make people happy by legislation.
Mr.. Chase challenges: Professor
Myers has by-passed the main ques-
ton. He says freedom from want
is not desirable. I doubt if he
means to be as savage as he sounds.
Does he mean that ANY worthy
man who wants job can always
find one?" Does he really think
that the ID million Americans with
out jobs in 1882 were just lazy?
Does he seriously believe that wives
and children should go hungry be-
cause fathers are unemployed? Can
a nation survive. let alone progress,
II millions of its men are liable to
unemployment and if children are
undernOurished and destitute? We
must never forget that mass I'M
employment produced Hitler.
DIR. Myers replies: I am very
much afraid that Mr.. Chase "bv-
passed with flood of estimated
statistics and unjuStified differences.
We have never let people starve.
Help was not recently invented by
the New Deal" Does he desire
emergency and doubtful expedients
of governmental relief to be made
permanent policy? Liberty is
more important even than freedom
from want as the slaves in the
South well knew. The question is
one of method and preservation of
Tree enterprise. Will you help an
unfortunate man to grow in initia-
tive and self-respect or pauperize
him? Make him a citizen or a para
site?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13
EIecfron Microscope
Will Be Exhibited at
National Press Club
Instrument Mognifying
100, 900 Diometers
Reveals Molecules

The RCA "electron microscope.
a powerful instrument capable of
magnifving infinitesimally small
particles more than 100000 diam
eters. will be on display at the Ma
tional Press Club, beginning to-
morrow
A press preview Of the microscope
which has been used in valuable
research for the United Nations war
effort will be held at pm. tomor-
row. Government officials, repre-
sentatives of the Army and Navy
and many of Washington's noted
scientists also will be present.
Beginning Tuesday, through Fri
day, from $3.50 to 6 pm. and from
7:30 to 10 pm. the instrument will
be viewed by the public
Short talks will be given at the
preview by DR.. V. K. Zworykin, as
sociate director of the RCA labora-
tories at Princeton. N. j., who super
vised the development of the mi
croscope: DR.. Stuart Mudd, profess
sor of bacteriology at the University
of Pennsylvania. and DR.. R. B.
Barnes. director of the physics labo-
ratory of the American Cyanamid
Co. at Stamford, Conn.
The three scientists will be heard
in l5-minute discussion of the in
strument over Station WRC at 7::3O
pm. tomorrow.
Instead of using glass lenses and
light rays familiar to the conven-
tional microscope, the new instru-
ment employs electrons and mag
netic fields for power.
The conventional light microscope
has a useful magnification of I'D to
1000 diameters, but the electron in
strument is so to 100 times more
powerful. Even particles of matter
within the dimensions of the larger
molecules. natures building blocks,
may be observed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13
Capt. Lovette 10 Address
Trade Board Wednesday

Capt. Leland p. Lovette, director
of public relations for the Navy,
will address the Washington Board
of Trade on Naval Operations in
Two Oceans" at a meeting at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-13

pm. Wednesday at the Willard Ho-
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Capt. Lovette was in command of
a destroyer division of the fleet,
based at Hawaii. at the time of the
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Norman Township

Lee Coulter returned Tuesday of
last week from a weeks visit at
Blue Earth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wood spent
Wednesday evening of last week at
the Art Wood camp at Cloquet. They
brought Virginia back for a visit.
Mrs. A. E. Wood and Isabelle
Savage of Cloquet, spent Friday night
at the Wood home here. They also
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson.
Friends wish Mrs. Overbecke a
speedy recovery from injuries re-
ceived in a fall down the basement
steps of her home last week.
Mrs. Clarence Jensen called at the
A. E. Wood home Sunday evening.
Frank Pangerl called at the A. E..
Wood home Sunday morning.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
NickersOn

Mr.. and Mrs. Nickersoh went to Prince
ton Sunday to visit relatives. They were
accompanied home by Mr.. Nickerson's
mother who will visit here before return
ing to her home in Seattle, Wash.
Edw. Anderson, who was employed
here as telegraph operator last year, is
now a sergeant in the post band at Fort
DeS Moines, Iowa. He writes that the
army has gone co-educational and his
band is training a musicians unit for the
WAAC corps which is being organized at
their post. 81. IL.
last week for the University hospital:
Mrs. Paul Hansen and Lucille visited
last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Edw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonshore of Holyoke,
were dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Becker
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw Beaudry visited
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Becker and family
spent the weekend at their farm here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickerson were in Du-
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl johnson and two
children visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Casadont. Mrs. johnson and chill
dren stayed over for a visit with her
parents.
Rogie Virgins and Margie were in
Minneapolis Friday and Saturday.
Buddie Casadont left Sunday for the
army camp.
There will be church services in the
town hall Sunday, August 2, at 3 o'clock
and Sunday school at 2:30. Everybody
welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Oak Lake

Mrs Roy Brandt and children, Dolores
and Kenneth. and Myrtle. Jerine and
Lyle Anderson visited at the Charlie
Brandt home Sunday afternoon in honor
of her birthday anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Fjosne and family
attended the 18th wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Nelson Saturday eve
ming at Moose Lake.
Miss A. Pearson of Illinois, is spend
ing several days at the Anna Anderson
home.
Mrs. Arthur Youngdahl and Dolores and
Ronald spent Friday afternoon at the
c. E. Anderson home.
Marcia and Dean Backroft of Mime
apolis. are spending a few weeks with
Margaret and Muriel Brink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Barnett visited at the
Jim Fjosne home Monday evening.
The Koecher family of North Branch.
called at the Lawrence, Gust. Emil, Ed
win and Conrad Koecher homes here re-
Gently.
Rev and Mrs. J. F. Anderson returned
after a months vacation on the Canadian
border and western Minnesota.
Ladies' Aid at the Thee. jacobson cabin
at Oak lake July 81.
Mrs. Roy Brandt had a large crowd
at the Luther League meeting Friday
Mrs B. Olson of Willmar, visited at the
G. A. Ferguson home Tuesday of last
week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Mrs. John Mattson

Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon of last week for
Mrs. John Mattson of the Finlayson
community, interment being made
in the Finnish National Lutheran
cemetery at that place. Rev. Niemi
and Rev. Mueller were the officiating
ministers. Pallbearers were FIVE sons
of the deceased, Leonard, Sever, AL
bin, Hugo and Oscar Mattson, and a
son-in-law, B. w. Street.
Hilma Perttula was born in Oulu,
Finland, on November ID, 1874, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Pert
tula. She came to the United States
in 1902, being married that year on
December to John Mattson. They
lived at Soudan until 1905 when
they came to Pine county to make
new home in Pine Lake township.
They moved into Finlayson village
in 1910. Two months ago Mrs. Matt
son became ill and went to the Uni
versity hospital for medical attention
and passed away there July 10 fol-
lowing an operation for gallstones.
Surviving are the husband and six
children, Leonard, Albin and Hugo,
Finlayson; Sever, Minneapolis; Mar
ion, Mrs. Ben Street, White Bear
Lake; and Oscar of East Lake; seven
grandchildren and sister and BROTH
er in Michigan. One daughter, Inez
Mattson Swanson, died at the age
of 20.
Those from away attending the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Einard
Mattson of Superior; Louis Perttula
and son Wilfred, Ironwood, Mich;
Mr.. and Mrs. KortesmaH and son
Waino, Esko; Merle Swanson, Stur-
geon Lake; Mrs. Ed Aho and son,
Two Harbors; Mrs. Nick Saukko and
Mrs. Berkio of Kettle River.
"Why should our hearts be weary
When Mothers sufferings are DER,
And in. heaven she will join her
daughter
Who has gone on before"
In loving memory of our dear
wife and mother.
John Mattson.
Leonard, Sever, Albin,
Hugo, Marion and Oscar.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Kerrick

Mrs. Emil Petersen of Los Angeles.
Calf, accompanied by her mother, Mrs
came aa to Ker atS Tuesday to see the home
place. Mrs. Petersen has been with her
daughter Sylvia the past month. Sylvia
lives in St. Paul. Mrs. Petersen reports
that all the relatives are fine.
Mr.. Ronsonia and family left Monday
for Wisconsin, near Fond du Lac. He has
been head cheese maker here for the
past six months and is leaving for a
Mrs. Fider, mother of Cashier Milt. u
is spending some time here. Mrs. Elder
Miss Swartz of Sandstone. who for
merly taught school at Duquette, drove
here to take Phyllis Erickson home Sat
urday. Miss Erickson is niece OF Miss
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Palmer came from
Wrenshall last week on business and also
visited the Elmer m ~ Benign family p.r
was in Kerrick this week and reports
that they have only one farm left in this
territory. That indicates that the days
ing to an end. ~ " ~
Two cars of sand were loaded Monday.
Wet weather is making work in the pit
Mrs. F. S. keenan, of ST. Paul. has pur-
chased the dwelling near the fire tower
near Duquette formerly occupied by Mr.
to Net lake and put on the lot she pur-
chased from v. J. Hermel.
]. R. Stanton of the Willow River Lum-
Der Company was in Kerrick Saturday.
Walter Rydberg. formerly of Bruno,
is operating the shovel for AL Blomberg.
They are doing the work on the county
road.
R. B. Anderson was home Sunday.
Mr.. Anderson is working at Rosemount.
Farmers who have grain to harvest this
season should know that they must sign
for all Irvine purchased whether it be
a ball or a bale and as the crop IS
quite heavy this year. it might be diff
ficult to get later in the season.
The Nyrud family. including the twins,
were guests in Kerrick Sunday: Jackie
Nyrud, who has been visiting DeAnn Sex
ton a few days, returned home with them.
Benny Anderson and family of Mime
apolis. spent the weekend with the
Golden family.
The young people of the Presbyterian
church enjoyed a wiener roast Saturday
of last week and very nice evening
was enjoyed.
The county is putting in a good fill
on the swamp north of Kerrick on the
so-called "McGrath road and will
straighten out the curve at the turn west
of Mrs. Lund'S place.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Fifteen Years Ago.
(AuoI1St q 1917

Perry Boltman, 35 years old, a 500
Line railroad employe for many
years, died Monday night at Moose
Lake after losing both legs when
struck by freight train at the local
grade crossing. Blocked by the
freight, he tried to cross the track
between cars when the train started.
He is survived by his widow and
seven daughters.
The wedding of Miss Jessie Hub
bard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
c. Hubbard of Finlayson, and Mr..
Joe Bednar of Olivia, took place in
Pine City Wednesday of last week.
The couple was attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugo Rohner of Lake Lillian,
Mrs. Rohner being a sister of the
bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Bednar left
Saturday for Nashwauk where Mr..
Bednar has a position as a fireman
on an ore train.
Mrs. Frank Dunasky of Willow
River, died Wednesday of last week,
cause of death being cancer. The
funeral was held Sunday, Father
Mazer officiating. The pallbearers
were six of the deceased's brothers.
Mrs. Dunasky leaves to mourn her
death, her husband and nine chill
dren, Raphael, Louise, Theodore
Helen, Rosemarie, Albert, Anna, John
and Sophia.
A deal has recently been recorded
whereby v. Hoiberg of Whitewater
Wis, disposed of his residence and
10-acre tract of land in the north
part of Askov village, to Miss Ingerd
Strandskov of Chicago, ILL.,, at a con-
sideration of $6,250. Geo. Lindegaard
and family who have occupied the
residence for some time, will con-
tinue to live there.
The district conference of the DAN
ish Lutheran church held in Askov
Friday, Saturday and Sunday brought
many visitors. Besides the local
pastor, Rev. o. H. Dyreborg, who is
president of the district, were the
following pastors who contributed to
the success of the meeting: S. D.
Rodholm, Des Moines, Iowa; ]. C.
Aaberg, Minneapolis; Holger Jorgen-
sen, Alden; Kristian Ostergaard
Tyler; and Ottar Jorgensen, Cedar
Falls, Iowa.
M. Bulls of Sandstone, has re-
Gently resigned as president of the
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
of Hinckley. The officers of the bank
now are j. H. Hogan, Kerrick, pres
ident; J. w. Lowe, Wrenshall, vice
president; and A. E. Eddy, Hinckley
cashier.
The rutabaga season opened again
A. Henriksen of Askov, shipping out
the first carload yesterday. Those
who brought in bagas to comprise
the carload were Andrew Outzen
John Thinesen, Peter Nielsen, Nels
L. Petersen and Peter D. Petersen
They received $25 per ton.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
Sturgeon Beach

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Burmayer ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke
of St. Paul. on few weeks camping
trip to the northern and western parts
of Minnesota.
Mrs. Tony Rogers and children of Du-
luth, are spending week or SO at the
Joe Selenski home at Lakeside beach.
Mrs. Mike Tarnaski and daughter and
Mrs. Floyd Grabau and daughter of
Minneapolis. came Sunday to visit at
the Herman Beccue home. Mrs. Grabau
and daughter will spend a week here.
Gail Beccue left Monday for the south
ern part of the state to seek employ
ment
Mr.. and Mrs L. H. Blackjack of Moose
Lake. and their friends from st; Louis,
Mo-. called at the Whiting home Sunday.
Herman Beccue helped Lee Anderson
with haying Friday and Monday.
Mrs. Ellis Whiting was taken to the
Community hospital at Moose Lake We'd
nesday of last week for medical treat
ment AS this is written she expects
to be home Tuesday or Wednesday of this
week. Rosemary Void and Lorraine Sell
enski helped care for the children.
Mort Void of st. Paul. spent few
days recently at the Ing Void home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
East OF Bruno

Mrs: John Johnson and Helga went to
Superior Tuesday Of last week:
w Mr. v ana Mrs RthH a6n Of Psb S City
Tuesday of last week.
Ira Hicks and his mother. Mrs. William
Southerton and Sharon and Mr.. and Mrs
Glenn Jones were Sunday afternoon WIS.,
itors at the Charles Southerton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jones of Mime
apolis. are visiting at the Charles South
erton and Glenn Jones homes a few days
Ray Jones Of owatonna, is spending a
few days at the Glenn Jones home at
The All Club picnic Of this community
was held at the c. o. BiIln1an farm and
very ~ nice ,i Srowd attended The The lead.
work in Keeping the All Club active
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Max McMillin
county agent. He gave very interest
Ing a tS Art Msr sH s gS on
The talks were enjoyed by everyone and
different sports were in line also.
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rupp.
Miss Anna Rupp, who has spent her
summer vacation with her parents, has
gone to attend a five-week summer
school.
Mrs. Lorraine Howey MCLEAN and sons
who have been visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs; E.: Howey. left recently to spend
Elaine and Edward Davis of Sand:
stone, came recently to spend several
days with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Rupp. They will also visit their
aunts, Mrs. Ruby Melancon and Mrs. Pearl
Torell of Duquette.
Miss Louise Rupp was a dinner guest
at the Ed Rupp home Sunday.
Mrs. Eva Bauman and daughters, Shir-
ley and Beverly, visited at the J. P. Muir
ply home recently.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rupp and daughter
Louise were dinner guests at the Albert
Hedin home Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-07-30
When You And
l We're Younger
Items taken from the Aslkov American
of Is and Is years ago.
TWENTY five Years Ago.
august 2, 1910

In ceremony at the Danish Luth-
ming, Miss Thora Dixen became the
bride of Chr. Frederiksen, Rev. Kr
Andersen officiating. The groom en-
listed in the U. S. Army several weeks
ago and is at present stationed al
Fort Smelling. At the ceremony Mr.
Frederiksen was dressed in his army
uniform. The bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Chr. DiXen, who
have lived here several years, and
the groom has been here about six
years, conducting barber shop the
past year. Mr.. Frederiksen left
again Sunday for Fort Smelling while
his bride remained in Askov.
First Lieutenant Anderson of Com
pany F and the Is soldiers who have
been on guard on the railroad bridge
over Kettle river at Sandstone for
several weeks, returned to Fort Shell
ing yesterday. The Great Northern
Railway Company has engaged three
local men to guard the bridge.
During a recent electrical storm,
the barn on the farm of Albert Carl
son of Nickerson, was struck by
lightning and burned to the ground
He has since sold the farm to Jens
Knattrup.
F. Clarey Nielsen and the Misses
Emma Jacobsen, Anna Mosbaek and
Eva Swanson returned to Askov last
week from st. Paul, where they had
attended teachers summer school at
the University Farm.
During the electrical storm Monday
night the farm home of Jorgen Jen-
sen, five miles northeast of Askov,
was struck by lightning. No fire
resulted, however, but the chimney
was badly crushed and some of the
walls and floor suffered damage.
The building was insured in the Pine
County Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany. The loss was practically moth
ing and Mr.. Jensen states that he
would rather have that shake-up than
to have no rain at all. zf
Mr.. Southerton and family of Wes-
sington Springs, S. D., arrived last
week with their household goods,
stock, etc., and are moving onto their
land recently purchased, northeast of
Bruno.
The North Star Farmers club held
its regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Jacob
sen, north of Askov, Friday night,
at which time a constitution and
set of bylaws were drawn up and
adopted. 1t was decided to give
women members the right to vote as
well as men, and the regular meet
ing night was changed from the last
Friday to the last Saturday of each
month: