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The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12
MARYLAND MERRy-GO-ROUND-
--- By DREW PEARSON -

Washington, D. c., June Il. -
Close intimates of Senator Tydings
have made no secret of their idea
that Millard's present move for
economy was the right springboard
for his sub rosa campaign for the
presidency in 1914.
Some might feel it a bit early to
begin campaigning for 1914. How
ever, seasoned political strategists
believe to the contrary They
point out that Franklin Roosevelt
was carefully laying his plans for
the 1892 nomination as early as
1890; and that it is not too early
for Tydings to begin his quiet
preparation behind the scenes.
To this end there is no question
that the Senator was extremely
smart when he seized upon the
idea Of civilian economy" as one
of the things which the Admins
tration sorely needs. In the first
place Tydings was absolutely right
about it, In the second place,
there is nothing the public likes
more than having inefficiencies and
waste of government bureaucrats
exposed.
However, Tydings' initial blast
was a bit disappointing This blast
consisted of a charge that govern
ment agencies are lone of the most
wasteful activities of the federal
bureaucracy and as evidence he
showed that handouts issued on
one day weighed 16h pounds.
To experienced Washington OBJ
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DISPELLING THE FOG
CHARLES NICHOLSON
PUBLICITY DIRECTOR DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEES

break between France and the
United States, he probably feels
that Laval would go the route for
him - or at least go much further
than he has felt able to go in de-
flance of the peoples sentiment.
Hence the position of our State
Department told at a recent press
conference by Secretary Hull
when asked about General de
Gaulle's unofficial appeal for politi-
cal recognition Of his government
by ours. The Secretary made clear
that the policy of the United
States would be one of continuing
to assist French elements that are
resisting military aggression, but
that we were not projecting our
selves into other phases of the
French situation, beyond what the
war effort required.
A Free Hand Translation
In less diplomatic language this
would seem to mean that we ac-
cepted General de Gaulle's author
ity where he was in control but
that the French people themselves
would have to determine ultimate
ly what Government they would
live under.
The Martinique situation in a
measure comes under the same
ruling, for there we insist on deal
ing with the local authority, in
the person Of the French Admiral,
who is High Commissioner of the
French Islands, and not with the
Laval administration. The last
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12
By DREW PEARSON

servers there were two puzZling
features about Tydings' report.
One was that his charges were
extremely old news. 1t needed no
Senate investigation to reveal that
thousands Of dollars are wasted in
government press releases. It's a
story that has been harped on for
years; also one about which Con-
gress, with power to end the
waste, has done nothing.
*s%&s
TYDINGS' PAPER - 19 LBS.
The other puzzle was where the
economy was in Tydings' loudly
ballyhooed economizing.
To prepare his report, Tydings
sent out large stacks of question
naires to the government agencies.
One department alone received 8
pounds Of Questionnaires To re-
ply to these QUESTIONABLE requir-
ed 10 pounds of paper and an ex-
penditure for clerical work of S.
1876 in public funds. This was for
one department alone relative
ly minor one.
Conservatively, it is safe to esti-
mate that Tydings' report cost the
taxpayers not less than s15O,O00-
for information that has been
known for years and which could
have been confirmed in detail by
making a few telephone calls to
any of the several scores of Wash
ington news bureaus.
But, of course, that wouldn't
have been the political way to
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ecOnOmiZe - and it wouldn't have
helped toward a presidential am
bition in 1914
Leo Mccormick, Maryland's .
Price Gar" of the Office OF Price
Administration, ran into stormy
weather when he tried to appoint
his administrative assistant. How
ever, he has weathered the storm.
Mccormick had made the mis-
take OF asking for recommends.
tions from the Civil Service list in
Washington, and Civil Service
recommended one Joseph kelleher
junior executive in the Federal Re
serve Board. When this news
leaked out on Capitol Hill, especial
ly that $4,000 job was to be dis
pensed, confusion followed.
1t was rumored that Joe Kelle-
her was Pennsylvania and
merely ran a mimeograph machine
at Federal Reserve. 1t looked as
if Mccormick had pulled a real
boner.
However, the real fact was that
Kelleher lives in Silver Spring.
graduated from Georgetown Uni
versity, bossed a staff of $50 work
ers in the Federal Reserve and had
enjoyed a long experience with
Washington bureaus.
However, in view of the storm on
Capitol Hill, Mccormick did not
insist on Kelleher's appointment
Instead he reported that it was i'm
Continued on page A.
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Impatient Americans are asking
why we do not forthwith recognize
General de Gaulle's organization as
the real Government of France and
cut out the Vichy regime altogether
in our transactions and negotia-
tionS
These same people want us to
take possession of Martinique and
the other French possessions in
this hemisphere particularly
Martinique because Of it's position
relative to the Panama canal, and
the suspicion that it affords a ha-
ven for the Nazi or Fascist sub
marines that have been plaguing
our merchant ships and especially
our tankers in the Caribbean.
Having no more information
about the State Departments
viewpoint than anybody else who
reads the newspapers, it does not
seem difficult to deduce the an
sWers to these questions.
The Laval Government is under
tremendous pressure from Hitler,
who wants the remnants of the
French Navy, and other collabora-
ton by the conquered nation. The
demands of Italy for Tunisia, Cor
sica and Nice and Savoy is sup
posed to be part of the pressure
from Berlin - the idea being that
Berlin might save France from
this extortion by her accomplice if
Vichy would do as Berlin Directs
just another gangster process.
If Hitler could accomplish a
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reports, as this is written, are that
the French are complying with our
demand that their warships be i'm
modified, which means that they
cannot be moved from the harbor
and therefore cannot be delivered
to the Germans
The other points embraced in
our demands remain in allowance.
Among these is the provision that
the French cargo ships, etc, to be
delivered to the United States -
by purchase or other equitable ar
rangement, and that American au-
thOritieS should control the wire
less and telegraphic facilities and
exercise censorship over the mails,
etc.
In short. we insisted that dur
ing the war we should have such
authority in the islands that they
could not be used to aid the Axis.
We made no threats. but the con-
Guiding paragraph. according to
the translation made public by
Vichy, stated that: 'It is recog-
nized that if the High Commits
sioner ceased to have control of the
situation, the status of these pos
sessions might be modified. and
the United States could no longer
guarantee their possession by the
French people"
Do We Want Martinique?
In rougher language this might
be, and perhaps, has been, inter
preted as notice that while our
Continued on page A.
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HULL JOINS F. D, R,
In PREDICTING LONG
FIGHT FOR VICTORY
War Can Be Won Only
by Combined Efforts of
All Americans
URGES ALL NOT TO
FORGET DANGER
Tagging in Effort and Elk,
ertion, May Prove Fatal
He Says

Secretary OF State Cordell Hull
mas joined President Roosevelt
IN warning the nation against over.
optimism and predicting a long.
hard war. The Secretary issued a
formal statement predicting victory,
but cautioning against the dangers
of oVer-cOnfidence
Mr.. Hulls statement and remarks
were to the same general effect
made previously by President
Roosevelt at one of his press con-
ferences in which it was pointed
out that American tendency to
overstatement leads public feeling
to tluctuate too violently up or
down with developments that might
look important at the time, but
were only incidents in the war
picture.
I'VE are in a hard fight which
will be won only by the combined
about efforts of all our people and
all the United Nations" said Sec.
retary Hull in his formal statement.
adding:
I'VE should accept our success in
a spirit of sober thanksgiving and
meet our reverses with a grim de-
termination to fight all the harder
to ultimate and complete victory"
The text of his statement follows:
Il have noted with uneasiness
that some of the American people
seeing the rapidly increasing
strength of the United States and
United Nations successes in various
places, are inclined to anticipate
an earlier victory than they had
heretofore expected.
1--WE can too easily be over-opti-
mistic. We are in a hard fight
which will be won only by the COM
bined all-out efforts of all of our
people and all of the United Nations.
eve should accept our successes
in a spirit of sober thanksgiving
and meet our reverses with a grim
determination to fight all the hard
er to ultimate and complete victory.
Il have said it recently, but re-
peat because it is most important:
Victory will come sooner and
with vast saving in suffering, in
life, and in property in proportion
as every man and woman in this
country and each of the United
Nations realize the extreme danger
from the purposes of the worst
barbarian leaders in all history
who plan to conquer and brutally
Continued on page ~
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12
HANGOVERS
BY
LITTLE HElSKELL

sional District, and if he amt
fooiin' he has plenty. The DEM
ocratic Congressional candidate,
out to take over from Congress-
woman Katharine Byron, has
already started beating the BUSH
es and is keeping the postoffice
in Montgomery County busy
stamping his mail all Of
which set forth his qualifications
for the Job and reasons why he
should represent this District at
this particular time.
While the Colonel is in there
pitching ideas to the voters, kath-
arine is sticking close to Wash
ington. To date she has done
comparatively little campaigning
in the District and no mail has
been received in Washington
County. But then, it's quite a
spell before the folks are expect
ed to get all het up about politics
so there's still plenty of time.
However, if the candidates and
party leaders expect a big vote
this Fall they are due for a rude
awakening. First of all, there
is that little matter of gasoline
and tires. The b'hoys who 90
out into the woods and persuade
the customers to take little
ridy-bye with 'em, simply won't
be around this year because they
have been compelled to truck
their dogs since a guy by the
name of Henderson laid down
few rules and regulations. Yep,
it's gonna be awfuIly embarrass-
ing to invite guy to take walk
with you.
It's either a case of stroIlinq
to the polls or hitchin' up old
Dobbin and wonder where any
one could get a horse these days.
The candidate with organiza-
tion backing will have the edge
and that goes in any election.
Reason for this prediction is the
fact that the organization will
make concerted drive to get out
the vote, while the antis, not so
we'll organized, will have fewer
workers and must use persuasion
to get the customers interested.
But regardless of that fact, the
antis, I'm told, will insist on rep
resentation on the State Central
Committee and a few spots on
the ballot.
All of which leads me to ask:
Why give consideration to a
small group that has consistent
Iy been defeated by the Regular
Democrats? Their purpose is
the same today as always - to
take over the organization lock,
stock and barrel and place Sec
ond-rater at its head.
The Ants will be broadcasting
the "unity program" as in the
days of old, but don't let that
get you het up. It's lot of
double talk. If they ever got
the opportunity they'd sell the
Organization down the river for
plugged nicke,-or less.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12

It's either case of stroIling
to the polls or hitchin' up old
Dobbin and wonder where any
one could get horse these days.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12

The Ants will be broadcasting
the "unity program" as in the
days of old, but don't let that
get you het up. It's a lot of
double talk. If they ever got
the opportunity they'd sell the
Organization down the river for
a plugged nicke,-or less.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-06-12

Perhaps one reason why the gas-ra-
tionine law, can't be put into effect
Immediately is because most of the
school teachers are now on vacation
Evening star., 1942-06-27

The more you lend. the quicke
the end. Buy War bonds now.
Evening star., 1942-06-27
Jury Clears Three Doctors
Accused After Man Died

A finding in favor Of three doc
tors connected with Group Health
Association was returned by a Dis
trict Court jury yesterday in civil
suit IN which the doctors were
charged with failing to give proper
treatment to man who later died.
The defendants were Drs. Louis
B. Bachrach, Charles J. Albright
and Gerald Long. Defense Attor-
ney H. Mason WEIGH presented evi-
dence to refute the contention that
they were negligent In treatment Of
Monte r. Kennedy, who died in
1899. Group Health Association. a
cooperative of Federal Government
employees which offers low cost med
ical service, also was a defendant,
but was cleared Monday by a d.
rected verdict
The suit, for $4,000. was brought
by Mr.. Kennedy's wife, Mrs. Beatrice
Kennedy, as administrative OF his
estate. Mr.. Kennedy, Forestry
Service employe, died following an
appendectomy.
The jury's finding upheld the con-
tention that appropriate treatment
was given Mr.. Kennedy considering
the symptoms and previous medical
history of the patient.
The trial was held before Justice
Jennings Bailey. The jury delib-
Grated about 4 hours.
The more you lend. the quicker
the end. Buy War bonds now.
Evening star., 1942-06-27
zoo More Called 10 Fill
'Sniper' Murder Case Jury

With a jury in the first degree
murder trial of John Eugene Elk
lund still to be completed. new
panel of 200 talesmen will report
IN District Court Monday for pos
slble service in the case.
No jurors we're available for ex-
animation yesterday, so Justice
James w. Morris issued an order
to call the new group. The court
has been striving since Monday to
fill the jury box
A total of POI prospective Jurors
has been examined so far. The
Government still has six peremptory
challenges remaining and the de-
fense one.
Eklund is charged with being the
"snlper' who murdered Hylan G..
McClaine. in 1870 Eklund was con-
victed last year. but won a new
trial. Many Of the prospective
Jurors had to be excused because
they had formed opinions of the case
after reading newspaper stories.
Others were against capital punish
ment
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-05-15
With the Churches

st. LeOnard's Observed World
SOdality Day-World Sodahty Day
was observed on Sunday, May 10,
1912, by the young ladies' Sodality
of St. Leonard'S Church, by re-
ceiving Holy Communion in a body
at the 9 o'clock mass and in the
evening at Z o'clock the beautiful
ceremony of the Coronation of the
Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the Mother of the human race, took
place.
The young ladies in white
dresses looked very attractive, as
they marched in procession down
the aisle of the Church, preceded
by Father Hirman and the AGO.
lytes, to the main altar.
Miss Charlene Noble placed the
coronet on the Blessed Virgins
head. Miss Mae Blackwell, Pre-
feet, was the coronet bearer.
Misses Jeanne Curry, Rita and An
drea Skinner, Ikaline Moore,
Frances Jones, Cecilia Jacobs,
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We Are at War

will become increasingly to that of Mr. John Public
fortunate the call for outside
America that he and parcel of this The
paceny which followed the white heat indignation after
Dor and the the better, if this
Sure have job home do Nobody denies that This
continually points out but the job home intolerance
Discrimination segregation potax ynchng and other evils
and parcel of effort.
The of southern Jonathan Daniels journalist and
O. c. D. official said awhile that who practices and
breaches hatred against fellow Americans fifth coumn of
first Agreeing heartily with him him further
that who fellow
American of creed simply the grounds of
in times like these, is traitor, pure and simple
We should have be wasting editorial ammunition
fbe and falacies of fellow Americans but rather
build morale of all undy citizens country Building
that will build Ships tanks planes and ammunition which
have and have with speed.
81 don't hear about somebody says. agree
that is forget while
homes threatened We don't like hear this
who have had leave loved yet
such thoughts but read this and nned
WE ARE AT WAR
Realizing that there guarantee nvnciby
people decide that the nation will be nvnce
effort to task which far of lightly
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Odd Fellows and
Households Hear
Annual Sermon

A representative group of citi-
zens gathered at Camphor M. E.
Church, Fuller and Kent Sts., Sun
day, May 10, at 3 p. m. for the An
nual Thanksgiving Sermon and
Peter Ogden Day celebration of the
Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows, Households of Ruth, and Ju-
venile Lodge No. ISL. A group
from Household of Ruth No. 776
Minneapolis turned out with the St.
Paul lodge.
Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson, pas
tor of Camphor, preached the
thanksgiving sermon and gave an
inspiring message. Mr.. J. R. Lynn
acted as master of ceremonies. Sew
eral musical selections were rem
dered by the choir of Camphor M.
E. Church with solo by Mrs. Cora
Parker. Miss Aurelia Jones, presi-
dent of st. Paul Juvenile Lodge No.
1151, read the poem, "Wild Roses"
written by Mrs. Carrie Lindsay,
Secretary of Household of Ruth
No. 553. Mrs. Myrtle Harris of
Household of Ruth No. 553 gave a
short history of the order. Remarks
were made by E. A. Hatton on the
order and it's branches.
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Therese Bailey, Louverne Noble
Shirley and Earline Kyle, Kathleen
Curry and June Sessions, made up
the court of honor. Appropriate
hymns were sung, the act of Conse-
Grafton recited by the Socialists, fol-
lowed by the benediction of the
most blessed sacrament.
Pilgrim Baptist Church: A chal-
longing sermon, a sweet solo, a
fervent prayer by a mother, were
the highlights of Mothers Day
Services Sunday morning. Rev.
Ware preached the sermon; Miss
Constance Jackson sang the solo,
and Mrs. Clayton prayed from a
mothers sincere heart.
Mr.. Tolerson, guest soloist with
the choir, touched all hearts with
his rendition of "My Mothers
Prayer" Pilgrim is very grateful
to Mr.. Tolerson for his gracious
ness and generosity in sharing his
talent every Sunday.
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CHICAGO DAWN

Dawn is savage drums, wild trumpets blow,
Deep eastern sun-fires burn topaz,
AS homeward sad-eyed weary strumpets go,
Nocturne ends-the city rocks with jazz.
No gracious armistice permits the night
Disrobed, to flee with gentle grace,
She drops her gathered robes in flight,
And lifts her helpless hands to face.
The high rooftops deny the sun,
Their grimy turrets gore the sky,
Presently the leaden affairs, one by one,
Escape the abbatoirs, as winds watt high.
Drone of flying argosy is heard o'erhead,
A steel-winged bird that flies the mail,
The city dreams with no unholy dread,
Its skies still clear of deadly hail.
To neophites a thousand nightmares roar,
The waking stranger fancies self in hell,
But veteran sleeper hardly breaks his snore,
He drowses, deaf, and needless of the Ell.
Some early-riser tunes a raucous radio,
In pique and fury gets Debussy,
Tunes out straight, Place and Show"
But jumps and shouts with Sister Lucy.
Soon alleys swell with peddlers' songs:
Fresh fish, spinach, chard and kale,"
No doleful chants of woes or wrongs,
Just, "Green beans, ma'am-dime pail!'
We pray these city folk ne'er feel bomb,
But if they must, it's sure they'll cheer it,
Through chaos e'er they'll keep aplomb,
That is-if, perchance, they hear it!
james T. Logan.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to offer our sincere
thanks to the many dear friends
that extended their help and all
who stood by to help if called while
our dear Cleo lay critically ill and
at her death. Again we thank
everyone for the many cheering
cards and floral offerings. We
could not close without thanking
Rev. S. A. Douglass for his consol-
ing words and Mrs. Gladys Free
man and the organist for the COM
forting songs.
Mrs. L. Steele
Mrs. J. Thomas
Mrs. M. Ball and Family.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for their acts
of love and sympathy during our
recent loss of mother and grand
mother, and also extend grateful
thanks for the beautiful floral trib-
utes to our loved one. We are es-
pecially grateful to Rev. B. N.
Moore for his beautiful service and
words of comfort.
Mrs. Jetta McPheeters,
Daughter and Family.
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Volume Mix-up


At this late date we have dis
covered that our March 81 issue
was incorrectly numbered as
Vol. 8, No. 80, when as a matter
of fact it was our number "33."
All subsequent issues have been
incorrectly marked as to num-
Der. To correct this error this
issue is marked Vol. s, Nos. 80
and 40.
Libraries, organizations and
individuals keeping bound copies
or files should note that both
the March 20 and March 81 edi-
tons were marked No. 80, when
as a matter of fact only the
March 20 issue was entitled to
that designation.