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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03
What Is Freedom?
(yerlin D. Gordan)

NerIIn ~. Gofdan
"Those who wage this
war for freedom" says
Pearl S. Buck, novelist and
President of the East and
West Association, Must
have the widest understands
ing of what freedom
means, or it will be lost
however the armies VIM
In the complexities of
modern life have we lost
meaning OF freedom? The
fact is that we today consi-
der life complicated to the
extent that. any attempt to
simplification would be alb
solutely useless. Returning
to that unadorned illustra-
tion concerning Robinson
Caruso and his man Friday,
we can readily see that the
only Friday ever became
subjected to Caruso, was by
accepting as unquestion-
able Caruso's ownership Of
the island.
One day, Caruso called
Friday, | am forced to dis
Friday, | am forced to dis
pense with your services. =
Why, MASTER" ex
claimed Friday.
Well, you can see that
my larder is full. | have
plenty of goats, plenty Of
coconuts and skins stored
away; and clothing aplen-
ty to last for years. NV
fields are titled and planted
therefore | no longer need
YOU
"Oh, that is all right,
master acknov'i 1ged Fri
day, Il will now work fol
myself"
Yes, but you cannot
grow your foods on my
land These of course arc
my trees, therefore you can
| not use them to make a ca
noe to 90 elsewhere =
Thus, Fridays only choic,
was to remain on the islanf
and beg a few crumbs fron
Caruso while unemployed
to await the day when tn
master would again neet
| his services.
/ "And God said, Let u,
make man in our image, af
ter our likeness: and LEI
them have dominion ovel
the fish Of the sea, and ovel
| the fowl Of the air, and ove1
the cattle, and over all The
earth. and over ever,
creeping thing that creep
eth upon the earth
Genesis: Chapt. 1, verse 2t
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03

NOTE-Tn hu- Defpns.
and Stamps, go to the near
est post. office, bank, or saw
iAgs and Loan association ;
or write to the Treasurer of
the United States, Washing
.on. D. G. Also Stamps nov
are on safe at retail stores
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03

ranking govern
nent omc;alv
all OF whom fol
lowed tho Presi
jcnt's lead T.
opposing any
change in the
present forty
hr,sr yuf,ri, sua nk
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03

The determination Of large
Congressional bloc to place Ii
init Of six percent on w.r COT
tract profits was strenthcned last
week when it WAS revealed DUR
ing a committee hearing on the
Vinson Bill that one Ohio con-
Germ with huge war contracts
had been paving exceedingly
large bonuses to minor employ
ees. For instance, one young la
dy secretary is said to have been
paid a bonus Of nearly thirty-five
thousand dollars, while other mi
nor Office workers received frcm.
ten to twenty thousand collars
each in bonuses, and greatly il
creased salaries were paid com
pany officials. OF course, the
payments Of large bonuses and
salaries in war industries is ab-
solutely unfair to the American
taxpayers, and at the time re-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03

HOuE WUTkr WGGh
However, many Of the Presidents
closest political friends and adj
visors on Capitol Hill, ineluuing
Speaker of the House Sam Raw
burn of Texas, have announced
they favor changes in the present
Wage and Hour Law 80 as TO ii.
the standard work week at forty
eight hours istead of forty hnout
with pay and one-half for over
time.
That the President already
has full authority, under his pow
ers, to deal with any labor situa-
ton, or any other condition, that
may cause slowing down in de-
fcnse production or the national
war effort, was again convinci-
ingly demonstrated last weel
when he siezed and took owe,
Toledo, Peora and Western HniI
road, following the refusal Of tic
management Of the road to sui
NIT certain labor disputes 70
mediation. The railroad is now
being soperated by the Govern
ment through the Office Of De
fense Transportation. The ~
ident topk similar action several
months ago in the California ae.
loplane plant strike. where lsbe'
leaders seemed to be- at fault
and in the New Jersey shinyar.
strike, where the management
was held responsible for wor.
stoppage.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1942-04-03

, ducing the amount of taxes such
war contractors must pay the
government.
The writer has been in disa-
grcement with the Administra-
ton policy Of withholding impor-
tant war news from the general
public through unreasonable cen.
sorship, contending that the
American people should know
the truth about their war effort,
whether good or bad. General
Douglas Macarthur agrees with
point of view, for Americas out
standing military genius issued
statement from his general head
quarters in Australia last week
in which he assured newspaper
correspondents Of his fullest CO.
operation and aid to them, as
necessary part Of the army. Mac
Arthur told the correspondents
that they could criticise the way
things were being done as much
es they might wish, but reques-
ted that they first avail them
selves Of all obtainable facts. In
describing the necessity for fnll
and honest reporting Of war ar
tivities, General Macarthur said:
"Men won't fight and men wort
die unless they know what they
ore fighting for and what thcN
are dying for. In democracies It
is essential that tie public k,.ews
the truth. The reasons for fh
{ forts made by the United Statcs
and this Commonwealth to keor
The public informed on what is
going on are that If thn public
tioces not know the truth, their
fmaginations Mt once come into
j play.
Automobile and tire rationire
is already under way. Sugar ra
tioning begins early in May. o.
and gasoline rationing in coast
states will follow soon after.
Rationing is also being planne
for many items Of househ
equipment, the manufacturing
which has been prohibited
strictly limited. Some fo>
/ and other types Of clothing, q
many other articles and needs
everyday life may soon be on L
American rationing list, il r.
ports and rumors heard in the ca.
pital city here are true. The Of.
ace Of Price Administration il
expected to soon becme the larg.
est and the most important agen.
| cy of the government. next t.
the Army and Navy. Ma
thousands of new government EN-.
ployees will soon be sworn j
over the country to enforce OPA
orders and regulations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

says she can make him come back
or have him put in Jail. What car
I do?
A-Don't you worry one bit.
II you agreed to him joining the
marines everything Is all right
and his wife can take no action
whatsoever about getting him
out. He has done no wrong.
IRE EN- HAYE S: Q-MS
brother is totally deaf in one cal
and can hear we'll on his other
What chance has he of beine
called into the army?
A-That all depends on what
the army medical authorities de-
termine, but it seems that he
has q very good chance.
MRS. p. A. D.: Q-My brother
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21
Pitfalls Of Love By Adele Garrison

rimmaged in my purse for the pa
per 1 took the opportunity 10
glance at him sidewise from under
my lashes, and saw that his fin
gers were clenched into his palms.
And when / put the paper into
the clutching fingers of Professor
Diswell. Charles made a quick, in
voluntary motion Of his hand to-
ward IL. then drew II back again
and sat imInobile while the old
man went over il.
OF one thing ! was made sure
by the behavior Of the two men.
Both Of them knew what
wanted TO find out concerning
Jack Jickett. But would they
share their knowledge with me
Continued tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

THE OLD professors question
wrenched me back violently from
the furtive study / was making o
the .queer-looking man who wa
attending him.
cit will take several minutes
20 tell you that" ! told him.
"and will involve your study OF
a queer document. Are you sure
you are strong enough just now
20 20 through with II: ."
'T'm-all-right." the old man
said valiantly. his voice still
thick and hoarse because OF his
swollen tongue caused by brutal
gagging at the hands Of the
gangsters. They he looked UP AZ
the younger man bending over
him.
what do you think, Charles o"
ne asked. "It's all right for me
70 talk, isn't it,"
CHARLES A CONFIDANT
Its all right for you 10 lis
ten" he said at last. "but don't
do any moro talking for awhile
than you have to-"
leaned nearer the old man ant
lowered my voice.
T wish TO talk 10 you about
Jack Beckett" / said. II have
queer news concerning him, and
I'm afraid he il In danger. DO
you wish me to speak TO you
alone, or In this gentleman n
confidant OF yours
"You may speak freely be
fore him." the old man replied
promptly. "And he knows some
thing of Beckett, although not
much. But what news have
you:"
bent forward again and Il
swift, clipped sentences told tn
two men with me Of the disap
pearance of Marion Morton. AM
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21
Fighting Mans Friend
Fighting Mans Friend
Tell Ship Officers
# Son in NAVY
Fails TO Write
BY SHANNON CoRMACK

MRS. l.: Q.-To whom can one
write concerning a boy on q
United States naval vessel who ha:
stopped writing his parents
Other boys on the ship write
All he r. on q battleship-
that Is IL his ship Is named after
one Of the states, such Arkansas
or Kentucky-write to the chap
lain. III he Is on some other
ship, write to the commanding
officer, explain the situation and
ask the chaplain or commander
To speak TO your boy and have
him write you. Address your
letter 10 the chaplain Tor COM
manding officer) u. 8. s. (name
Of the ship, Navy Post Office,
New York City, N. Y.
MRS. L. w. L.: Q-Do the draf
boards ever investigate if relative.
claimed as depedents really are de
pendents?
A-Certainly they do and
many cases where false state
ments have been made by regis
trants have been turned over to
the FBI for further investiga-
ton and possible prosecution.
The penalty on conviction Is up
to $4,000 fine or five years i'm
prisonment, or both.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
RUTH w: Q-Is 1t true tha'
men in the service do not have Il
wait the usual five days to obtair
a marriage license? Can one bt
obtained sooner? II so, how?
AIN some states, the wait
ing requirements have been
waived, but not In Michigan.
However, I'm exceptional cases
you can obtain q waiver.
For instance IL your fiance
only had "a hours furlough, you
could both obtain your health
certificates several days in ad-
vance and then when you apply
for your license explain the cir
cumstances TO the marriage
license clerk who will direct you
to a probate judge who probably
would grant you a waiver and
marry you on the spot.
c. c. Q-My husband was il
class 3 and has been reclassifieC
in Ia. How soon are they takini
married men with one child il
that class?
Al presume you mean TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21
By Lyman Young:
By Michael Berry
By Fran Striker
By Zane Grey

army and haven't heard from him
since March. I think he has been
sent overseas. How can I find
out? I don't know his parents.
A-If he had been writing
regularly to you and, then. his
letters suddenly stopped II r.
probably because he was sent
overseas, I'm which case Il Will be
some weeks before you hear
from him. You should write
him and send the letter 10 the
post where he was last stationed,
or II you know his regiment,
send 10 care Of the army poo
office, New York, and II win b
forwarded to him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

was first classified in LIB and now
is in Ia. Will he be drafted?
ACUTE likely.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

Of our belief that part Of the mys-
terry concerning her was involved
in the gangsters' hunt for some
clue TO Jack Bickett's where
abouts.
Then told them about Stephen
Redfield questioning me concern
ing Jack. and finally about the
sheet of cryptic characters which
/ was sure were penned by Jack
and which Mary Veritzen had sc
,cleverly filched from Stephen Red
field without his knowledge.
The eyes Of old Professor Dis
well were filled with feverish in.
terest as l talked.
But Professor Diswell was
.canny,- as I remembered him 70
be. When / had finished. he put a
direct question without volunteer
ing any information concerning
Jack.
did you bring that paper
with you?"
yes. IL Is here In my bag" /
told him.
Were you able 10 read II 2"
he asked quickly. and gave a lit
tie sigh Of relief at my answer,
which sent my hopes of getting
news of Jack skittering down.
ward.
NO, I couldn't make 10 out at
ALL" / told him. Then with an
other backward glance at the
men on the front seat, who still
were facing front, I took the
page of cryptic characters from
my bag and put IL into the thin
fingers of the old professor.
He seized il avidly, and swiftly
ran his eyes over 1t.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21
WAR MARRIAGES

MRS. ]. MILLER: Q-My hus-
band and I were married on Jan
IS, 1871. when my husband was
20. Is this classified as a war
marriage by the draft board?
Al presume you want to
know: "Will the draft board
grant him exemption on the
grounds that you are q de-
pendent?" That Is entirely In the
hands Of his local board. Each
case Is judged on its individual
merits.
J. B.: Q-I have a friend in the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

navy or the naval reserve by
applying to the recruiting Office
In the federal building.
M. L. o.: Q-To whom can
write to obtain my husbands re
lease from the army?
A-You can address q letter
TO the Adjutant General, War
Department, Washington, ID. c.,
stating all the reasons why you
believe your husband should be
granted his discharge.
NO WRONG DONE
MRS. A. c.: Q-My son, who
was Is, enlisted In the marine.
December 7 after 1 had signed q
waiver for him. Three days later
he was married. Now, his wife
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21
CHARLES INTERESTED

But the behavior Of Charles. as
Professor Diswell had called him
intrigued me more than that OF
the old savant himself. When
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-21

ask how soon will he be called
up: That is entirIy in the hands
of his local draft board. He will
be given at least 10 days notice
before he II indicted. See tho
news story In last Fridays De-
troit Times.
METAL WORKER
r. p. L.: OF am a meta
worker with II years experience
class fed ga. l have done som'
airr'~lc metal craft work.
would like a job as an aircraf
man in the navy
How can l get in?
A-The United States Naval
Aviation service Is urgently In
need Of men with your expert
ence and YOU can enlist In the
Evening star., 1942-05-10
Angel With Spurs
BIZ Paul I. Wellmun. (Lipptn-
cOtt.J J

Fact and fiction are cleverly
blended in this historical romance,
based on the expedition Of the Con-
federate general. 10 Shelby, and
his men into Mexico. The book
compares favorably with Paul Well
mans other novels. especially his
best known work, "Jubal Troop"
Beginning with the collapse of the
Confederacy and the chaotic con-
fusion that followed, the story de-
tails the exciting adventures OF
Shelby and his men. The cavalry
leader-one of the Souths best
refused to surrender to the Union
forces and with 1000 followers
crossed the plains of Texas into
the Mexican desert. There. by pop
ular choice of the men against the
Judgment of Shelby. the fugitives
Joined Maximilian and the French
in the fight to put down the poorly
organized but democratic forces of
Benito Juarez. The French held
only the widely scattered cities. how
ever. and the Americans were forced
to fight their way down to the
Mexican capital. where Macmillan
held court. This struggle Of the
faded Gray warriors forms the
main body of this easily read, highly
adventurous story.
Mixed In with the tale of the
hazardous march is the thread of
stock romantic situation involving
the proud but beautiful heroine and
her staunch lover. The characters
though colorful, are typed and, as
q result, add little to the story.
J,H. CORNWELL.
Evening star., 1942-05-10
Local Writer Tells Story
OF Library Of Congress
Member of Institutions Staff
Traces Its Development as
Literary Treasure House
Bv Marv.C arter Roberts.
Fortress OF Freedom


snd s af a m es the
general public and not limited to the interest and understanding Of
an authoritative work on the subject for she is member the Inquiry
obviously dramaize growth of the worlds
Library that the people the Nation which will under
the priceless be theirs In the
personalities
acquisitions but in periods the institutions development
hs sn as. % M sy General Of enm n % o n
years policy the public
Library n
the institution would be its
and its For there few people who are not aware that
nd no one Who mot that
is the IT, Library in the Of the nwsys h The x stages sno 80
President Jackson the Library known
monty a. the best lounge washington TINS was the pd m waen
George Waterson was ana under ms ne
ton TOOK on & h % & 1 Ga ] rms & se he
Of the Library was all but lost sight Of The M
satra writer's Of
VI, ns
Tumultuous Masses o
spoord urging the
erection Of special BUILDING for Library the old rooms In the ne
c1utted and confusing that
m Son of fndnS SS ANYTHING eud in the multou masses
books manuscripts and periodicals by which @ found M n @ hs Sss
@ @ o @ s M sdfss hs ss
present one~vas made ready.
Herbert Putnam though she gives
other Mr. Spohod she
first had the vision of world institution and set about making aq
tribute John Russell
ant meth of
Impo Debates
Coming the Miss Salamanca praise for Librarian
his ability administer the
She gives
often been waged
filling Office of librarian.
brief chapter the growth of Libraries the
States general provides detailed description of the present
sketches briefly the of each librarian
Salamanca her book popular
approach said endeavored to relate
general The result that reader may
should
altogether popular history 1t
Library growing entity subject for technical
appraisal
Evening star., 1942-05-10

because all Russian radio sets have
been silenced by governmental Or
ders anyway. Why the silencing,
one wonders, when the population Is
50 unanimously loyal? His book Is
full of these odd slips which seem to
have been made quite unconsciously,
in a genuine belief that they are
praise Of the present Russian regime
Dealing with the American failure
to plunge into the war as promptly
as he felt was indicated, he spreads
his wrath in sneers at the crudity of
the Americans whom he met in Mos
cow-fellow journalists. visitors in
the homes of his friends, and SO on.
The Yankees are low crew, in his
frank estimation, and so vitrlollc Is
he that one wonders why he was so
anxious to have Yankee arms for an
ally. He makes particularly saw
age attack on Ralph Ingersoll, who
went to Russia to see Stalln-and
saw him, whereas Mr. Werth did not
succeed in getting an interview.
The book is, on the whole, an ex-
tremely brash piece of work. The
proved valor of the Russian soldiers
needs no such advertiser. England
needs no such apologist, and Amer
lea no such self-appointed critic. 1t
is hard to see how the cause Of any
country involved is helped by Mr..
Werth's eeotistic opinionlzlngs.
Evening star., 1942-05-10

organization, equipment, personnel
and duties Of the Army and Navy
air forces, giving short but highly
important account Of the relative
position that military aviation holds
in the defense of this Nation and in
its organization for victory.
In Army Flyer" 1t. Gen. H. H.
Arnold and Brig. Gen. Ira C. Eaker
show the requirements. responsible
ties and advantages for those young
men who are eager to grasp the
professional opportunities offered by
the Army air force. In like man
ner, Burr Leyson's Flight Training
for the Army and Navy" shows the
duties and training procedures for
Army and Navy flying. "Air Base" ,"
by Boone T. Guyton, flctionized
description of what goes on at a
modern air base, will add certain
touch of color and realism for
those who intend to follow aviation
as a career. Besides giving an in
side picture of what military flying
Is like, these volumes interpret the
airplane as new weapon Of war.
For the material elements of air
power, airplanes themselves and
their equipment. there are several
volumes of importance. War
Wings by David c. Cooke. is a
pictorial record of the fighting
planes and of their use, as we'll as
details of armament and per-
formance. aircraft Spotter." by
Lester OFT, an identification hand
book, is a compilation of types and
makes of planes employed by the
warning nations, showing, by use of
Glhouettes and diagrams, how they
may be identified.
These and many other volumes OF
equal importance and interest may
be obtained at the Public Library
Eighth and K streets NV, and at
many of its branches.
Evening star., 1942-05-10
Sojsette Discovers America

By Jules Ron1ans Translated from the French by Leo
Gddnttere (KnOpfJ
remind American readers the od-ss
which used be used in schools to each
introduced party OF American
visit the country tongue
would be much discussion the
OF
would Yankees
right on disputed finally arrived
foreign they would forth accompanied by
historical
plainly based
nexhausbe both and
fond believed subtle manner
and the moderately intelligent student was
book
likeness those hard working old texts Is still
plain. viii,
Mr. Romans like practically all foreigners who to the United
again like
American In other words he
will it. 1t is not
following precedent venerable
did not show
the works would very shoN
markets.
Well here of newly arrived
the Vichy government This 1end
York and the two talk together
conversations in the great
people, Mr. Romans We are
inbred fear Of live charmingy e)
things which Europe
have good
strangeD
everything sho" opo-
We really quite nice people
Il must say experienced American
countysides realized American freedom from
fear hesitatng to into the war
the for putting
would receive decoration marking him
the
forward motion bound
In Europe where there has long
heartedly Europe
slaughter not the American