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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10
.Nazi Schemes To
Win Over Danes
Meet Resistance
Liberty Loving People Re-
luctant to Cooperate, Says
Christmas M0ller.

Remembering the wars of 1848 and
1864 between Denmark and Germany
the Danes are decidedly reluctant to
cooperate with the Nazis now, said
Johannes Christmas Moller, former
Danish Minister of Commerce, when
he spoke at st. Peters Danish Luth-
eran church in Minneapolis, last Fri
day evening.
Hitler's plans to win over the Danes
and secure the products of their
farms have to a great extent COL
lapsed, said Mr.. Moller, because SO
per cent of the Danish people are
opposed to Hitler, Nazism and Ger
many. The minister also maintains
that Hitler and Nazism could not have
gained the foothold and control in
Germany if the Fuehrer and Nazism
had not to a considerable extent rep
resented the German philosophy.
A Liberty Loving People.
Mr.. Moller dipped into history to
show that the people of Denmark
are liberty loving people. He said
that between the years of 1860 and
1848 there was much democracy I'M
der the kings of Denmark. He cited
the constitution adopted in 1849 and,
in general, the Danish desire for
peace and freedom and the changes
that have been wrought with little
or no bloodshed.
Mr. Moller paid high tribute to
the courage of the Norwegian people
in fighting the dictatorship of Hitler
and the Nazis. Though conserva-
tive, he also paid high tribute to the
Russian people. He said they are not
merely fighting for dominance of their
theology. The sort of battle the Rus
slams are fighting is for home and
country.
Praises Norwegians. ,
The former Danish Minister in his
tribute to the Norwegian people,
whose fate it has been to offer their
blood for the cause of democracy,
implied a personal regret that the
Danes could not under the circum-
stances, share that common fate. But
he brought out the real reason why
the Danes could not take up arms
against the German hordes.
He called attention to the fact that
some time prior to the invasion of
the Scandinavian countries, at a
meeting attended by representatives
of the press in England, prominent
British statesman, unnamed by Mol
Ter, but said to be one of the lead
ing members of the British govern
ment, had made the flat statement
that if Norway was invaded England
would come to her aid but that if
Denmark was invaded they could not
aid her. The conclusion is that this
information, given by a high rank
ing government man, was intended
for the Danes and the Norwegians.
Armed Resistance Futile.
Mr.. Meller assured his audience
that the information was Immediately
received by the government of Den
mark, of which he was then a men,
Der. It could have been interpreted
in no other way by the Danes than
that any attempt to resist Germany
by force of arms would be wholly
futile. That is the reason the Danes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10
Party Brings Over 500.

The appreciation party in the D.
B. S. hall Friday evening was not as
well attended as expected but the
final result before the evening was
over was excellent. It was a pleas
ant affair from start to finish and
those in attendance were very liberal
with their bidding at the auction
which resulted in net sum of $100.25
being realized.
Those in charge expended the
money as follows: Cigarettes $84.76,
postage $7.96, hall rent So, and adj
dress labels, 10 cents, making total
of $100.82, leaving a deficit of only
81 cents. A full carton of cigarettes
was sent to each Askov man in the
armed forces, total of ~ at the
present time.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10
BhckOuts.

The countrywide test blackout
sponsored by Pine county is sched-
uled for tomorrow (Friday) evening
about 10 o'clock. The fire siren will
be used as the warning signal. There
will be eight-second blasts at 5-sec-
ond intervals for two minutes. The
main thing is not to confuse this with
the fire signal which will be shorter
and at more rapid intervals. The all
clear signal is long continuous blast.
1t may be necessary to change the
fire signal later but the above will
be used for the time being.
And it is also to be remembered
that fire signal calls for help while
blackout signal means that every
one must put out their lights, all
lights, unless the windows are COW
cred so that absolutely no light can
be seen from the outside. Remain
right where you are if possible, but
if on the streets, seek shelter.
Furthermore, all traffic must stop
vehicles in transit must pull over
to the side of the road and remain
there till the all clear signal is given
Raid wardens will operate with spe-
cial flashlights and will call at your
home if you fail to extinguish your
lights. Another blackout is sched-
uled for Monday evening which will
cover four states. Everyone should
cooperate to the fullest extent in
these test blackouts, so as to know
what to do if and when a real one
comes
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

PNs ~ why ICSlSIdIlCC "
the actual physical invasion.
But let it be noted, as the speaker
stressed again and again in his lee
ture, that the spiritual, the mental
opposition on the part of the Danes
is all-pervading.
Speaking of the economic condi-
tons in Denmark under the rule of
Hitler, Moller said that so far there
has been no starvation, although it
must be admitted that the country
has suffered much the past years.
Prior to the war, Denmark imported
fodder supplies from America, which
have now been cut off and this
caused drop of Is to 20 per cent of
cattle produced. Hogs dropped off
60 per cent and chickens 70 per cent.
Butter products have decreased 40
per cent.
Steal Danish Goods.
The NaZis take what they want
in Denmark and are supposed to re-
turn the value in other goods, but
they have fineNset of books in Ber-
lin and try to fool and placate the
Danes by saying that it is well for
them to have balance in their favor
The net result of this Berlin book
keeping, said the former Danish Min
lister Of Commerce, who now lives in
England, is that goods have been
stolen by Germany from Denmark
to the extent of $500, 900, 900, or 21a
billion crowns. The Nazis have taken
one-fourth of the Danish capital.
The speaker, who escaped the
clutches of the Nazis seven months
ago, said that there is no coffee ra-
tioning in Denmark-there simply is
no coffee. Gasoline consumption is
but 3 per cent of what it formerly
was; and that 3. per cent is used by
the fire department, the police and
the doctors. Thus far, there has been
no real hardship in Denmark due to
lack of fuel. Coal was formerly i'm
ported from England, but is now Sc
cured in Germany. However, said
the speaker, the last two winters in
Denmark have been severe, the Their
mometer going down to the unusual
low of Is degrees below zero.
Forced to Sign.
The Danish officials were politely
asked to sign up on the anti-Comin-
tern pact of 1886, which had been
signed by Germany, Italy and Japan.
The Danish officials said no. They
were asked second time to sign;
they refused. Each request from the
German high officials became more
emphatic, and finally the Danes were
told to sign on the dotted line, under
duress.
Comparatively speaking the Nazi
party in Denmark is infnitesimally
small. It is under the leadership of
one Fritz Clausen. Many attempts
have been made to ascertain the ex-
tent of the membership in this party,
but no figures have ever been issued
The reluctance, or downright refusal,
to make known the number of Nazis
in Denmark is because there are so
few, said the speaker. He added
that most of them are of the rough
and criminal type.
The speaker had the rapt atten-
ton for one hour and forty minutes
of an audience that filled the church
to capacity. He was introduced by
A. c. Johansen of Minneapolis. There
was singing of American and Danish
patriotic songs by the audience. Min
lister Moller came to the Twin Cities
from the west coast and his next
speaking engagement was at Racine,
Wis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

in charge at the last rites and the
body was carried to its resting place
in the Finnish Lutheran cemetery
by Godfried Alleman, ST., Otto Brade-
man, August Moeller, William Stole,
Paul Prick and Carl Zillman. Those
from away who came for the fun
eral included Mrs. E. Brakeman of
Arlington, and Mr.. and Mrs. Rudy
Efram of Sturgeon Lake
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

Out of each 81 of total life insur-
ance income of all companies in the
United States, operating expenses and
taxes took only 1877 cents last year
484 cents was paid to policyholders
and beneficiaries, an additional 29.S
cents used for increases in policy
reserves, and the remaining so cents
for other items.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

During the Civil war, life insur-
ance paid American families about
$1,000 daily in policy benefits; dur
ing the Spanish-American war about
S4OO, 900 daily; during World War 1
about $1,600,000 daily; and today
Sc, 100000 daily.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday,
Dec. 13-14-15
Positively a MUST SEE" hit
A motion picture made for laughs
thrills cheers! WATCH
it become the talk of the nation
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Svend Petersen were
callers in Minneapolis Friday and
attended the Christmas Moller lecture
at the Danish church.
The local Danish Brotherhood lodge
has decided to sponsor "Fun Night"
in place of their usual masquerade
and the tentative date has been set
for December 80. S. Owe Hermansen
is chairman of the committee in
charge which met Tuesday evening
to make plans for decorating, enter
tainment, lunch, etc. Watch for more
definite announcements in a later
issue
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

Mrs. Walter Becker is spending a
few days in Minneapolis.
Saturday Kai Jorgensen had the
misfortune to fall and break the bones
just above the wrist on his left arm.
Raymond Christensen went to Min
neapolis Sunday to enlist in the air
force He reported for duty yester-
day morning.
Einar Petersen of Chicago, was here
last week for visit at the B. Rasmus
Petersen home. He has recently en-
listed in the navy.
Mrs. Waldo Carlson and son came
Friday for a weekend visit at the
home of her father, Anton Gravesen.
During the same period Mr.. Carlson
was a caller in Philadelphia, Pa.
Cpl. Roy Petersen, who has been
stationed on the west coast for some
time, came Monday for a visit at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. D. Petersen.
Mrs. Chris. Frederiksen and son,
Folmer, went to Minneapolis last
night The latter expects to undergo
an operation for an ear ailment which
has bothered him for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred johnson have
received the pleasant news that a
son was born December 4, to their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oswald Iversen, at Santa Maria,
Calf.
Miss Elsie Miller, who has been
employed in Detroit, Mich, since the
first of June, is expected home this
evening for vacation visit over
the holiday season at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Niels B. Miller
Pvt. and Mrs. Herbert Hacker left
&. Monday for St. Paul from where Pvt.
Hacker continued to Camp Claiborne,
La, the same evening. There was a
social party for the newlyweds at
Askov Sunday afternoon which was
attended by friends from Sandstone,
Pine Lake, Finlayson and Askov.
Mrs. Elmer Lieding came last week
from Orr for visit at the home of
her father, Fred Christensen. An
nouncement has recently been made
that Miss Helga Christensen and
Elmer Lieding were married Septem-
Der IL at Virginia. The newlyweds
will be at home in Orr within short
time.
Rev. M. Mikkelsen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Eriksen and Mrs. Jes Larsen
were in Minneapolis Friday to hear
Christmas Moller from Denmark lee
ture in the Danish church. Both Mr..
and Mrs Eriksen knew Mr.. Moller
from Denmark and had voted for him
there when he was taking prom
inent part in politics. He escaped
from Denmark about year ago, since
which time he has been in London I'M
til few weeks ago when he started
his present lecture tour through the
United States. He is an excellent
speaker and brings first hand infor-
nation to his audience.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10
Christmas Programs.

In a bulletin dated December 9,
sent out by the school it is stated
that all should remember the Christ
mas program at the church Sunday
evening, December Is. Every one is
cordially invited and those in charge
hope to make the presentation before
a capacity audience.
One week from today, Thursday,
December II, the regular Parent
Teacher Association meeting will be
held in the evening. There will be
Christmas singing and other appro-
pirate entertainment. All are in
vited.
The high school will have its
Christmas program at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon and the grade children's
program is scheduled for o'clock in
the afternoon, both on Friday, De-
cember 18. Parents are welcome at
both programs.
In the same bulletin there is form
to be filled out by parents indicat-
ing their desire to have the penny
milk program in the school. In this
program each child can have half
pint of milk for one cent, the differ
ence in the regular price and the
penny being paid the producer by
the government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1942-12-10

The best thing about love is that
the more you give, the more you have
left.
Evening star., 1942-09-09
) Eagle Squadrons
Credited With Is
Enemy Aircraft
Nearly All Of Victories
Scored Over Channel
And North France
By the Associated Press.

bs the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 9.-Three Amer
lean Eagle squadrons of the ROYAL
Air Force, veterans of the Western
front air war in which compatriots
OF the United States Army Air
Forces have joined, are officially
credited with destruction of 70
enemy aircraft
" The Air Ministry announced the
toll of the hitting and often
sive minded American Eagle groups
today. Nearly all their confirmed
victories were scored during oper-
ations over the English Channel and
Northern France.
They have taken part in many
engagements since the original
squadron drew blood in its first
dogfight above France more than
year ago. The Eagles, escorting an
an RAF bombing force. shot down
three Messerschmitts on that occa-
sion.
One of them fell to the guns of
Gregory Gus" Daymond of Los
Angeles. He was pilot officer then.
Today he is squadron leader in COM
mand of the 1st Eagles and wears
the Distinguished Flying Cross and
Bar. Daymond recently destroyed
his seventh enemy aircraft. His
squadron's total bag is Al.
The I'd Squadron is credited
with IS, six of which were shot down
August 81 in battle over the
Somme area.
Squadron No. 3 is credited with
IA German planes.
Evening star., 1942-09-09
Guard Rails on Loading
Platform Are Urged

Guard rails for the streetcar
loading platform at the west end
Of the Benning viaduct were urged
last night by the Benning Citizens
Association, after members were
told OF the hazard Of waiting per-
sons being crowded into the street
at rush hours.
Plans were discussed to have no
parking signs erected opposite the
platform so that persons would not
be required to walk between parked
cars In order to reach the platform
Ofhcers will be elected at the next
meeting.
Evening star., 1942-09-09
CoIored Church Grour
Plans Court Action
In Assault on Train
CopitoI Clergyman One
Of Two Struck in Fuce
On Way to Convention
y the Associated Press.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 9.-The
Rev. Robert Moody of Hartford,
Conn, spokesman for a delegation
to the National Baptist Conven-
ton here. indicated today that the
group was considering court action
as tho result OF assaults they
charged two white men made on
two OF their number on a Mem
phis-bound train yesterday.
Mr.. Moody said he was not ready
yet" to announce any planned
court action, but he indicated such
q move was anticipated.
The disturbances occurred in one
OF two white daycoaches that sep
arated an all-Negro Pullman from
q Negro daycoach.
Conductor Corroborates CHARGES.
Written statements, one bearing
is and the other Is names of mem
bers Of the delegation, charged that
DR.. j. c. Jackson, 76, of Hartford,
Conn, and the Rev. S. A. Young of
Washington were struck in the face
by white men rs they made their
way through the white daycoach.
Conductor j. T. Askew of the
Southern Railway train heard the
written charges and corroborated
them, and Dr. Jackson, president of
the New England Baptist Conven-
ton, stood by nodding his head as
they were read to reporters.
Will Make Full Report.
10 otc nj, "a
two incidents occurred about IS
minutes apart as the train passed
through North ALBANIA. Mr.. Young,
. daycoach passenger, was en- route
to the diner in the rear of the
train, the statements said, when he
was accosted and struck by a white |
man, and DR.. Jackson, a passenger
In the Negro-occupied Pullman, was
passing through the white car en-
route to his seat from a visit IN
the Negro daycoach. He was struck
by two men, the statements said,
his eyes and lips being cut and
his spectacles broken.
Conductor Askew said he would |
make a full report to railroad ofi-
eials today, including the names OF
the white men involved. He said
trouble would really have been
bad If l hadn't got there and broken
up the second affair"
Some of the white passengers,
Mr.. Askew said, were angry because
the Negroes continued to go to and
from their Pullman and the Negro
daycoach.
The Rev. S. A. Young is man
ager Of the Washington Baptist
Book Store. He lives at 1919 Girard
street NV.
Evening star., 1942-09-09

The Rev. S. A. Young is man
ager of the Washington Baptist
Book Store. He lives at 1919 Girard
street NV.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
Ban Urged on Construction
OF New Radio Stations

The Defense Communications
Board today recommended to the
War Production Board and the Fed
eral Communications Commission a
virtual halt to construction of any
new radio broadcasting stations. 1t
urged that no critical materials be
allocated for construction and that
no further F. C. C. authorize tions be
granted.
The F. c. c. last week announced
that it would not receive any appli-
cations for licenses for new standard
broadcasting stations. but the new
Defense Board recommendations are
considerably broader in that they
recommend that ne critical ma
terials be allocated for construction
of stations already granted permits
by the F. C. c. The only exceptions
are for new stations in areas that
do not now receive what Is termed
a primary signal from one or more
existing stations. The Defense
Communications Board also asked
the two other agencies not to permit
any authorizations for material or
licenses for increases in the facili-
ties Of existing stations.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
War Labor Board Handed
Bethlehem Ship Dispute

A labor dispute involving 26,400
c. I. o. employees of eight Bethle-
hem Steel Co. shipbuilding plants
was certified to the War Labor
Board today by Secretary of Labor
Perkins.
The case was referred to the board
after negotiations between the COM
pany and the Marine Shipbuilding
Union became deadlocked. The dis
pute involves demands for union
shop, a union maintenance clause,
vacations, minimum wages and
union activity and no-strike clauses
The shipyards involved are two in
Brooklyn, three in Baltimore and
one each at Staten Island, Hoboken.
N. j., and East Boston, Mass.
The War Labor Board late today
directed that a hearing be held
February "a on the demand of the
c. I. o. for a dollar-a-day pay raise
in little steel" The dispute will
be heard BY a special panel COM
posed of Arthur Meyer. chairman of
the New York State Board of Me-
diation; Cyrus Ching, vice presi-
dent, United States Rubber Co., and
Richard T. Frankensteen, aircraft
organization director for the c.
I. O.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
R> the Associated Press.

6S the ASSOCldIeQ fIeSS.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12-Three
new fighting ships were added to
Uncle Sans rapidly expanding Navy
today with the launching OF two
destroyers at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard and a cruiser across the Della
ware River at Camden, N. j.
Without pomp or ceremony, the
destroyers Butler and Gherardi and
the cruiser Montpelier slid down
the ways within 15-minute period,
this districts contribution to the
Nations celebration of Lincoln's
Birthday.
Secretary of the Navy Knox de-
clared in a message to Rear Admiral
A. E. Watson. commandant OF the
4th Naval District, that the launch
ings were "a part Of Americas
answer to the Axis challenge and
treachery"
THE Navy and the people Of this
country convey their thanks for the
patriotic efforts of the men whose
work has made possible this accom-
plishment," the Secretary said.
Five minutes after the destroyers
went down the ways keels were laid
for two new escort vessels IN the
heavily guarded navy yard.
The destroyer Butler was the first
t, splash into the river. Ten minutes
Evening star., 1942-02-12
Three U.S.. Worships Launched;
KeeIs Laid for Two More Vessels

later the destroyer Gherardi was in
the water at almost the precise
moment that the cruiser Montpelier
slid gently into the river at the
New York Shipbuilding Corp.
At both scenes the fanfare that
usually accompanies the launching
of ships was dispensed with because
of wartime regulations. Officials,
after congratulating the sponsors,
hurried back to busy desks.
Keels for the ships named for the
late Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler of
the Marine Corps. and the late Rear
Admiral Bancroft Gherardi of the
Navy were put down last September
16. Usually construction schedules
for this type of ship is about nine
months.
The Montpelier was rushed to
readiness about six months ahead of
time. Its sponsor was Mrs. William
F. Cory, wife of the Vermont city's
mayor, who was escorted here by
her husband, and other State OFF,
cials.
Sponsor of the Butler was Mrs.
John Wehle, Lansdowne, Pa, a
daughter of the late Marine Corps
commander. The Gherardi's spon-
sor was a granddaughter of its
namesake, Mrs. Christopher Robin
son of Rockcliff, Ontario.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
r. A. F. Roids Mannheim
And z French Ports
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 12.-The German
city of Mannheim and the Nazi-held
French ports of Brest and lie Havre
were r. A. F. targets last night, the
Air Ministry announced today.
The attacks were, respectively, the
SD the r. A. r. has made on the
industrial center Of Mannheim; the
1l2th on Brest, where the German
battleships Gneisensu and Scharn-
horst and the cruiser Prinz Eugen
have been reported taking shelter,
and the 66th on lie Havre, q port
where the Nazis have large oil
storage tanks ana which they may
be using Is base for submarines
and light naval craft.