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Askov American., 1942-01-01
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS REVIEW
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he, addressing joint session of
the United States congress, made
it clear that initial losses have
to be considered necessary part
of the war game. He felt very
certain that when the proper time
came, the British Empire and the
United States would start an Of
fensive movement which would
make Japan, Germany and Italy
sit up and-painfully-take no
tice.
A possible loss of the Philippines
would not exclude the possibility of
a recapture-would it?
Hongkong and Singapore.
Mr.. Churchill had in mind, also,
the British crown colony of Hong
kong in southeastern China. 1t gave
up to the Japanese surrendered aft
er many days of radiant British de-
fense, but that did not dishearten the
British very much-"just one of those
things, you know, that have to be
taken in the stride. And Hongkong
may not be lost forever, as far as that
goes.
At Singapore, more than thousand
miles from Hongkong, the British
are staunchly holding their lines
against the Japanese aggressors. Lon
don does not yet concede the necessi-
ty of surrendering it, and, to make
doubly sure, has sent out new COM
mander to take charge of the de-
fense measures. There had been
charges of incompetence in the lead
ership of General Sir Robert Brooke
Popham, so Sir Henry Pownan was
sent to replace him.
Immediate worry about Singa-
pore does not seem necessary, for
the Japanese are still, in most
places, as much as three hundred
miles away from their objective.
For the moment the Japanese hold
the best hand in the Far East. But
how about their allies? Not so good,
ladies and gentlemen-not so reassur-
ingly good!
hCuC6kSs
In Russia the Germans are still on
the run so fast that modern history
knows of no episode with which to
compare this most humiliating flight;
they are abandoning position after po-
sition, and their lines are yielding at
every point along the front from the
farthest north to the Black Sea. There
seems to be no hope of recovering all
the lost territory, so Herr Hitler's
reputed nervousness has a very ade-
quate reason.
And in Libya, the situation is not
a whit better. Here, before the
merciless British fire, Germans and
Italians, more intimately joined in
defeat than ever in victory, are play
ing the game of the hare to such an
extent that there isn't much left of
German or Italian prestige in North
Africa.
No complaint about that situation
has been heard from the American
side of the Atlantic ocean. On the
contrary-there is a huge measure
of satisfaction.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
WINTER INTERLUDE
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune)

minneapolis Sunday Tribune)
Between Christmas and New Years,
life in the village always moves at a
slower tempo. Storekeepers and pro-
fessional men talk about the great
activity of clearing away unfinished
business before the coming of another
year, but they soon fall in with the
easier pace that carries December
through its final week.
The pre-Christmas buying rush
over, townspeople take time to lnger
at the postoffice while the morning
mail is sorted. Along Main street,
Askov American., 1942-01-01
A Little Spice

The knocker usually makes so much
noise that he can't hear the faint
rap Of opportunity.
Owning up to mistake is the best
way to dis-own it.
It may be old fashioned, but man
should be able to make living be-
fore he makes love.
Hang on to your head and you will
be able to hold your tongue.
Old ideas never 60 until pushed out
As knowledge increases, the need
for it also increases.
Opportunities come near on cush-
ioned shoes. Hence we do not see
them till they run away.
One difference between difficulty
and an "impossibility" is that it takes
a little longer to do the impossible.
Keeping up with the times does not
mean adopting the ideals of the mob.
One good way to conquer some
temptations is to detour around them.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
Opinions OF Others

(Short timely letters on topics Of
public interest are welcome whether
form with those of the American.
All letters must be signed with the
writer's name for our information.
Signed articles always are more eft.
wish to have his name used. it win
be withheld).
Askov American., 1942-01-01

But however unlikely it may thus
seem that German territory is in any
great immediate danger, it is none
theless interesting to speculate upon
the possible result of a successful
invasion. To estimate what might
follow, one needs to take thought of
the political complexion of Europe
at the time the Fascists and Nazis
rose to power
Consider, first, Italy. With the
gradual collapse of capitalism, the
Socialist party was enjoying an al
most unprecedented growth. There
was strong trend toward the social
ization of all Italy. Indeed, it had
gone so far that the workmen had
already begun taking over the fac
tories.
Fascism arose as the opposing ele-
ment. 1t was organized by Musso-
lini, who asserted that if the move
ment toward Socialism was not halted
Italy would become Bolshevik state,
patterned after Russia. The very
ism's natural opponent. On close
analysis it is seen to be nothing more
nor less than managed capitalism.
Conditions in Germany paralleled
Italy's. A study of political develop
ments during the Weimar Republic
shows growing trend toward So
cialism and Communism.
It was halted by the rise of Nazi-
ism-on the surface, at least. But
it may have been only on the surface.
There is probably no doubt that large
sections of the populations of both
countries are still secretly faithful
to the tenets of Socialism.
Then consider Spain: The Loyal
lists, who were defeated by Fascist
Franco, were widely known as the
''Reds" and were actively aided by
Russia. They certainly represented
majority of the population.
France, too, was drifting toward
Radicalism. Recall its large num-
Der Of Communists in the Chamber
of Deputies and rits popular front"
government of only a few years ago.
With a background such as that
above outlined, it can be easily seen
that successful Russian invasion
and the destruction of Nazi-ism might
easily bring about the establishment
of proletarian governments over most
of Europe. Indeed, this result might
follow even if the relationships COL
lapse without an invasion. It would
be wholly natural reaction.
But it is not necessarily prospect
to cause concern. Since Europe's
financial condition after the war will
be such that there can be little
thought of restoring capitalism, some
form of managed economy must be
adopted. The least Objectionable of
those which come to mind might be
Socialism. Certainly, it is far less
Objectionable than managed capital
ism has proved itself to be.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
FOOLS RUSH IN

(From The Magazine of Wall Street)
In Parliament spokesmen for Brit
ish Labor are sharply critical of Prime
Minister Churchill's caution" and are
fervently demanding large scale Brit
ish military action somewhere or
anywhere" to aid Russia.
This would be funny, if it were
not so serious. AS is well known,
Winston Churchill has never been
restrained by lack of intelligence,
imagination or courage. He has more
of all these qualities than any other
British leader of modern times. He
is restrained by prudent regard for
Britain's lack of adequate arms.
Whose fault is this? It is not Church.
ills.
During the years when Hitler was
arming, Churchill repeatedly and in
sistently cited this rising threat to
Parliament, urged that Britain and
France take preventive action at a
time when it could have been taken
with no risk and slight cost, pleaded
for British rearmament. Where was
the Labor party then? It was just
as Indifferent, bored and complacent
as were the Tories under the leader
ship of Baldwin and, later, of Cham
berlain. In fact, it was the most
pacifist group in England.
Fairmont Sentinel: In these days
about the only time whole families
get together is when there is funeral
and then there is always one men,
Der to whom it doesn't mean any
thing
Askov American., 1942-01-01
ASKOV
BelfOrd- Nielsen.

Word has been received that Axel
Nielsen, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Niels
TIL. Nielsen, was united in marriage
to Miss Loretta Belford of Duluth.
The wedding took place December
% in Duluth. The newlyweds will
make their home in Superior, Wis.
The American joins with friends
here to wish them success and hap
piness.
The Minnesota Power & Light Co.
last week installed a regulator" at
the sub-station transformer near the
Askov creamery. This device keeps
the voltage here on a more even
line, boosting" it when the load
is heavy, and goes back to normal
when it is light. 1t is entirely auto
matte in operation.
Askov American., 1942-01-01
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

Keeping up with the times does not
mean adopting the ideals of the mob.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

One difference between difficulty
and an "impossibility" is that it takes
a little longer to do the impossible.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

One good way to conquer some
temptations is to detour around them.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

Rochester, MINI.
Askov American., 1942-01-01

Opportunities come near on cush-
ioned shoes. Hence we do not see
them till they run away.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Radio Stars To
Appear AT Bruno

Pearl and Ade, radio stars from
WDGY, will be in Bruno Tuesday
evening of next week in the interest
of the program and drive being put
on at that time for the Red Cross
war relief fund. The program will
be held at the schoolhouse, begin
ming at 8 o'clock.
The sponsors are putting on an
auction to help raise the balance of
the Bruno quota. Over $100 of the
5000 quota is still to be realized.
Anything that can be auctioned will
be welcome . chicken, meat,
canned goods, potatoes, baked goods,
sugar, coffee, eggs, candy, fancy
work, or anything else that can be
spared.
Besides Pearl and Ade the school
band will give a short program.
Doughnuts and coffee will be served.
The sponsors cordially invite one
and all to come to Bruno Tuesday
night and spend an enjoyable eve
ming, and also aid in worthy cause.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Copper Allowed For
Project Completion

The North Pine Electric Coopera-
tive, Inc, of Finlayson, was notified
Monday of this week by U. S. Sena-
tor Henrik Shipstead that OPM has
authorized sufficient copper conduc-
tor to complete the Askov, Cloverdale
and Sandstone portions of its lines.
Poles, transformers and other equip
ment are already in place and cur
rent will be turned on as soon as
the wires are strung.
The North Pine Cooperative has
also received notice from Franzen
Bros. of Palisade, stating their cop
per supplier officially notified them
that delivery of the copper would
be made in February.
The Cooperative now plans to COM
plete the installation of its meter
loops as soon as possible and urges
every member on this new section to
finish their wiring jobs and turn in
the wiring affidavits for inspection.
Many of the farms on this route have
already been wired and the work
accepted but the copper shortage
brought on by the defense program
has held back energizing of the pro-
iect.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Pick Pine County
ALLEGATION Board

Appointed the past week as men,
bers of Pine county ALLEGATION
board which is to pass on ALLEGATION
of automobile tires, were George
Dorr of Pine City, chairman of the
group; Mrs. Clinton r. Boo, Pine
City; and Harry Madison, Sandstone.
This board will also pass on other
articles whose sales may be re-
stricted in the interest of national de-
tense.
Detailed regulations and instruc-
tions, laid down by the Federal office
of price administration, have been
furnished the board, and its course
is charted along rather definite lines.
Bearing out advance notices, the in
structions offer little or no oppor-
tunity for the average car owner to
get new tires and limits their pur-
chase to persons in certain specified
services regarded as essential.
Purchase of new tires will be
limited in general to vehicles used by
doctors and nurses, ambulances, fire
fighting and police service, law en-
forcement, mail service, garbage dis
posal, buses Transporting passengers,
school buses, farm tractors and trucks
Transporting materials and equipment
for utilities and various commercial
industrial and defense purposes.
Sales of new automobiles have
been stopped, and it was expected
plans would be announced for allo-
cation of such sales as are permitted
similar to the tire rationing. The
local commodity ALLEGATION boards, it
is contemplated, will handle this and
ALLEGATION of other articles that may
later be placed on the restricted list.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Income Tax Facts
To Be Published
Brief Articles to Explain
Recent Changes in Fed.
eral Tax Laws.

Beginning with this issue the
American will publish a series of ar
ticles on Federal income tax. Pre-
pared by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue, Washington, D. c., the brief
articles will explain recent changes
in the income tax law and other i'm
portant facts.
Many persons who have not previ-
ously filed returns will be called
upon to do so this year on the basis
of their income for 1941. The Reve-
nue. act of 1941 requires income tax
returns to be filed by single per-
sons or married persons not living
with husband or wife, having gross
income of $3.50 or over, and by mar
ried persons living together having
a combined gross income of $500 or
more.
Who Must File.
The first article is published here
with:
Who must file a return? Every
single person having a gross income
of $3.50 or more; every married per-
son, not living with husband or wife,
and having gross income of $3.50 or
more; and married persons living
with husband or wife, who have an
aggregate gross income of $1,5OO or
more.
When must returns be filed? For
the calendar year 1941, on or before
March 16, 1912. For the fiscal year,
on or before the 18th day of the third
month following the close of the fiscal
year.
Where and with whom must income
tax returns be filed? In the internal
revenue district in which the person
lives or has his chief place of busi-
ness, and with the collector of in
ternal revenue.
Making Out Return.
How does one make out his in
come tax return? BY following the
detailed instructions given on the in
come tax blanks, Form 1040 and Form
1040A Optional simplified form).
What is the tax rate? A normal
tax of four per cent on the amount
of the net income in excess of the
allowable credits against net income
(personal exemption, credits for de-
pendents, interest on obligations of
the United States and its instrument
talities and earned income credit) in
the computation of the normal tax
net income; and graduated surtax
on the amount of net income in ex-
cess Of the allowable credits (per-
sonal exemption and credit for de-
pendents) against net income in the
computation Of the surtax net in
come.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Death Comes To
PineCity Woman
Mrs. W. HI. Hamlin is Laid
to Rest Wednesday of
Last Week.

Death came to Mrs. w. H. Hamlin
of Pine City, on December 20, 1941,
after an illness which had kept her in
Lakeside Memorial hospital for more
than a year and three months. Born
at MISSOURI Valley, Iowa, on Aug
ust S, 1868, she was the second
youngest of family of II with six
brothers and four sisters. The par
ents of this large family were Nelson
and Melvina Tremain and they came
to Iowa in the early sixties, taking up
homestead. Of the brothers and
sisters, only one survives, namely Ed
ward Tremain of Fremont, Nebr.
An Excellent Home Maker.
Dale Tremain came to st. Paul,
Minnesota, in 1890 and on Septem-
ber 2, 1890, was married to Frank
Austin of st. Paul. Mr.. Austin
passed away in 1921, and on March
%, 1928, she was married to w. H.
Hamlin. She was an excellent home
maker and took much interest in
flowers and gardening, making many
friends with people from all parts of
Pine county who came to visit and
enjoy their hospitality. MIR. Ham
lin preceded her in death, passing
away in July, 1910. Since his death,
Mrs. Hamlin has been confined to
her bed most of the time and death
came as relief from long and in
tense suffering.
Funeral services were held on De-
cember 81, with Rev. G. L. Lutz of
the Methodist church in Pine City
conducting the services. Frank Got
try rendered two vocal selections,
with Mrs. Gottry at the piano. In
terment was made in Union cemetery
in Chengwatana township. The pail
bearers were Edwin Edin, Richardson
Gray, Arthur Weinberg, Harold Met
calf, Theodore BAIL and Claude
Daniels.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Kauffmann's Statement.

Inc DanlSn munster 10 WaSn-
ington made, on January 2, the
following declaration to the State
Department, expressing the desire
that the declaration be made part
of the Declaration of United Ma
tions signed on January I, and
January 2, 1912:
"The Danish Government in oc-
cupied Denmark, from where it
had no means of escaping, is un-
der German duress and thus is
not free to sign the Declaration by
United Nations of January I, 1912.
81, Henrik Kaufman, Minister
of Denmark to the United States
of America, therefore desire to
declare that the Danish Nation,
though subjugated, now more than
ever, believes in the principles
and purposes of the Atlantic Char
ter of August IA, 1941. Danes in
the free world feel pledged to con-
tribute the best Of their efforts
in the common struggle for victory
over Hitlerism, adhering to the
principles of the Declaration of
January I, 1912, as If the Declara-
ton had been signed by q free
Danish Government"
Askov American., 1942-01-08
List Ten Ways To
Save On Tire Wear

The Northwest divisional offices of
the Office of Production Management
offers the following timely sugges-
tons about how to save on tires:
Cut out high speeds-Your tires
will last twice as long at 40 miles an
hour as at go.
Watch the pressure-Inflate tires
weekly to the recommended levels;
never let them fall more than three
pounds below minimum.
Stop stopping short-This includes
jack-rabbit turns. Such practices
burn up the treads.
Avoid striking curbs-This includes
road holes, rocks, etc. Broken cords
or blowouts can result. Drive slowly
and carefully over paved roads.
Check wheel alignment-Do it
twice year to save scuffing and un-
even wear. A tire a half inch out of
line is dragged 81 feet unnecessarily
every mile.
Hasten the repairs-Prompt atten-
tlOIl W GUS, OISdhS diiO leans saves
later, more serious damage. Vulcan
ize breaks and cuts wherever pos
sible; use blowout patches only tenn
porarily.
Change wheel positions 5000
miles the tires should be switched to
other wheel positions.
See that tires fit-A wrong-size
tire on rim can cause lot of
needless wear.
Don't speed-And especially around
curves, for the wear on the tires
multiplies.
Retread worn tires - Retreaded
tires give about 80 per cent as much
wear as new tires. It is still per-
mitted to retread tires.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Askov Speeds Drive
To Aid Red Cross

Opening the Askov drive to raise
the necessary quota of $3.50 for war
relief funds, the Askov American
Legion and Auxiliary will sponsor
a party of entertainment and fun at
the Legion club hall Wednesday eve
ming, January ID. AS all proceeds
will 60 into the Red Cross funds the
sponsors would like to see a large
crowd present.
Mrs. Manford Nelson, chairman of
the Askov unit of the Pine County
Red Cross, states that their members
are contracting various organizations
in Askov to enlist aid in the new
drive. She suggests parties, dances,
auctions, ETC., as means of raising
funds. Red Cross containers have
already been placed in many of the
Askov business establishments for do
nations. All contributions, large or
small, are welcome, but give all you
can.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
BY GEORG STRANDVOLD

In September, 1910, Germany, Italy
and Japan signed treaty against
what was then referred to as Russian
international communism; very prac-
tically speaking, it was directed sole
ly against Russia. Then in Novem-
Der, 1941, Hitler, not satisfied with
this lineup, compelled large num-
ber of other nations, affiliated with
him or subdued by him, to sign the
same agreement. It may be recalled
that in Denmark, this signature
caused the nearest thing to a revolt
that has ever been seen in that coun-
try, for the king and the people pro-
tested against the German-controlled
foreign minister's signature under an
agreement which might involve Den
mark in incalculable complications.
But-the official signature was there,
without regard to how little it ac-
tually represented.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Minneapolis Girl Is
Bride Of AskOv Man

Miss Imorgard Ehlen of Minneapo-
lis, and Stanley Madsen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. P. Madsen of Askov,
were united in marriage Sunday, jan
uary 4, at Gibbon with Rev. Ruben
Ehlen, a brother of the bride, Of
ficiating.
The ceremony took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kraemer,
the latter being sister of the bride
The j. P. Madsen family of Askov,
together with relatives of the bride
were in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madsen, Jr., will
establish their home in Minneapolis
The groom is at present in the army
at Fort Smelling.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Pearson Elected
1912 Chairman
Hollis Ladd Chosen Vice
Chairman at A n n u a |
Meeting Tuesday.

Chas. A. Pearson of Grasston, coun-
ty commissioner from the First dis
trict, was selected Tuesday morning
at the annual meeting to head the
Pine County Board of Commissioners
for 1912. The vice chairman selec-
ted was Hollis Ladd of Finlayson,
the Fourth district. Mr..
Pearson succeeds w. G. Ausmus of
the Second district, chairman during
1941.
The Askov American was desig-
mated the official county paper this
year. The Hinckley News will issue
the second publication of the audi
tors financial statement. Among other
items of business in the forenoon was
the hiring of a janitor for the court
house, Walter Blanchard again being
engaged for another year.
Salaries Set.
Recovering in the afternoon the
commissioners acted upon the salaries
of the county officers. The rate of
pay was set the same as last year.
this being as follows: Sheriff, $1,000;
county auditor, $1,000; clerk of court,
5000 and superintendent of schools,
$3.50.
The following committees were
picked: Poor, Christensen and Ladd;
claims, Gebhardt and Ausmus; roads,
Christensen and Ausmus; board Of
health, Ladd and Gebhardt, and DR..
E. L. Stephan of Hinckley; inventory,
Ausmus and Christensen.
Askov American., 1942-01-08
Young Couple Wed
On Christmas Day

Alvin Lund, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jens Lund, and Miss Berget Wick
man, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Axel
Wickman, all of Sandstone, were
united in marriage on Christmas day
at the Lutheran parsonage in Hinck-
ley by Rev. Charles Hoffmeister of
that place. Herbert Hacker and
Miss Margaret Strom of Sandstone,
were the attendants.
The newlyweds have been en-
ployed in a hospital at Evanston, ILL.,,
since last May. They left again Sat-
urday morning for Evanston where
the groom will resume his duties as
assistant cook. Their friends wish
them long and happy life together.