The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-04
THE PLAIN, UNVARNIsHED
TRUTH
BY ]. E. Jones

BY j. E. Jones
Washington, D. c., Nov. 30--In
backing up his statement that the
"thum-twiddlers in our Government
service should be given other work
to do, Senator Byrd, Democrat of
Virginia, presented figures showing
that the Federal Government would
have 100000 civilian employees by
the end of this year, and there would
be an additional 100000 in State
and local governments.
He declared that there was plenty
of reason why the American people
would be shocked and indignant"
to learn that the Federal govern
ment now has three time as many
employees as it did when the 1918
Armistice was signed.
Senator Byrd is never calamity
bowler. On the contrary he is as
able and constructive a statesman
as there is in the Senate. When he
makes the statement that there is a
terrific waste of manpower by the
Government in non-essential activi-
ties, as well as inexcusable and Grim
inal waste of public funds, he tells
the plain, unvarnished truth.
Paul v. McNutt, Chairman of the
War Manpower Commission doesn't
contradict Senator Byrd, in agree
| ing that some government agencies
are guilty of boarding and pirating
labor--which he says amounts to
waste"
Other Senators agree that no leg
| islation is necessary to reduce the
force of Government employees. Ap-
parently the Controller General can
determine where cuts and appropria-
lions can best be made.
But those cuts won't be made be-
ore you are called upon to pay your
income tax.
Postwar Challenges to Architects
The building plan for America af-
ter the war is already on the archi-
tectural drafting boards and it will
revolutionize our concept of living,
Chas. A. Miller, assistant director of
the school of architecture, Interna-
tional Correspondence Schools, said
Architects who design postwar
houses must be qualified to use new
MARTIAL and employ new methods.
Mr.. Miller said, and this means
greater and more exacting study.
The whole world will look to
America for guidance and real aid
in rebuilding when the Axis nations
are defeated. Thus, American archi-
tects are faced with international
responsibilities. They must be pre-
pared to meet this challenge, Just
as in the Renaissance the architects
brought forth new ideals Of beauty
which provided the inspiration for
much of European and Colonial ar
chitecture.
The architectural trend is toward
utility and simplicity of line and
scale and it will be reflected not
only in homes, schools and theaters,
but in church structures, Mr.. Miller
said.
Postwar construction will get
the green light as soon as the
war ends. At that time Americas
architects will be asked to deliver,
and there will be little time for fur
Their planning. For that reason, Mr..
Miller said, youthful designers
should get as much practical exper-
fence as possible now.
Loose Thinking and Talking
A big shot in Government pub
licity puts out an opinion TO which
we will all agree. He said that "ev-
erybody seems to be thinking and
talking 'hysterically".
Another Commentator relates sew
eral incidents in which Darlan fur
nished great help to the American
forces in North Africa. The Common
tator indicated that other famous
French "appeasers" are escaping to
North Africa. Then he states sound
conclusion. He, says:
There are practical advantages,
as well as inherent difficulties, in
broadcasting the political base of
the French movement for liberation.
Band-wagon hopping is sign of
strength. The political quarrels and
rivalries among the French will have
to be Strengthened out in due time.
General Eisenhower is running a
military campaign, not an election.
Old Enough
+ Two members Of the Presidents