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Evening star., 1942-01-04

ence, state functionaries"-the pass
ing favorites OF the Nazi tyrant-
would compel conformity. The ulti-
mate blasphemy is one which would
associate the Deity with Hitlers
glorif1cation.
OF course, there is little that is
novel about this latest crime against
the Almighty Father of mankind. A
precedent for it might be found In
the rawlings of Thomas Of Munster.
It is reminiscent of the fanaticism
Of the Ku Klux Klan. Only minds
fiagrantly perverse could conjure up
such a demonstration of willful
lunacy. There can be no compro-
mise with either the author Of the
thirty points" or his protector. It
must be part of the purpose of God
that they display their shame in
language which millions will read
and resent.
Evening star., 1942-01-04
THE DIVINE OPTIMIsT
By the Rtoht Rev. James E. Freeman D. d. ILL., D., D. C. L.
Bishop OF Washington.

There come times in life when the
strong tonic Of some reassuring and
courageous leadership is needed to give
men the fortitude and patience to carry
on. Whether men be weak or strong
they cannot Of themselves and apart
from their fellows meet the stern ext
gencies and trials Of life. Often it has
been a single voice, strengthened by a
great overmastering conviction that has
called a supine and helpless people away
from their lethargy and fears, and in
spired them to . course of action that
evoked their highest hopes and their
greatest courage.
Such strong leaders have now and
again arisen and changed the whole
course OF human events. Without such
leaders the world would not have ad-
vanced to the heights it has attained.
Every forum. every battlefield, every
laboratory. every new field Of human
endeavor records the story Of forward
action led by those who refused to bow
to hindrances or yield to defeat. To be
able to call q reluctant people away from
their complacency and inaction to some
great service is an accomplishment that
is possible only to those who are made
strong by the consciousness of the eternal
righteousness of the cause they represent.
Mightier than all physical and material
forces is the power Of him who is en-
powered through conservation to a SUI
preme purpose.
The highest example of this is found
in the Man Of Nazareth, whom men
reverently call Master" The secret of
His Incompatible power, His mastery
over all the forces Of evil. is found in
the changeless purpose Of His life. Con-
fronting every force arrayed against
Him. He moved majestically and ire
sistibly to the one purpose to which His
life was committed. At no time was this
more evident and pronounced than when,
toward the close Of His ministry. He chal-
lenged all the massed powers of evil and
declared their ultimate defeat and de-
struction. In one OF His most startling
statements He summed up in sweeping
phrases the disasters and tragedies that
would be the lot of men With penetra-
tive vision He affirmed that overwhelm-
ing misfortunes would come upon the
world. that dire calamities would be
visited upon the earth. As He drew to
the climax Of this prophecy. He con-
cluded IT with these triumphant words:
BE of good cheer. have overcome the
world" DO not give place to fear, hold
Evening star., 1942-01-04

fast your courage, believe in Me, and you
too, shall overcome the world"
Surmounting every malign and evil
force, every tragic event, every seeming
defeat, there must come at length to
those who accept His leadership and
follow His course, triumph and redemp-
ton. No other voice has ever dared to
make such a statement or to give such
a word OF assurance Relying upon His
word of promise His loyal followers have
hazarded everything, believing that their
heroic service and sacrifices were but q
glad contribution to His mighty plan Of
world redemption-the ultimate freedom
of men.
The time has come in the life Of
Christian men the world over when this
challenging and reassuring word Of
Christ's must be accepted and needed.
1t is a call to brave, courageous men and
women; men and women who believe
that the Christ's way Of life is the only
way that insures happiness and equity.
justice and peace for men everywhere.
1t is a way Of life that. at times. we have
forgotten to follow. The world at large
has been too earthbound; its consuming
concerns have been acquisition and
greed. sselfishness and indulgence, the
persistent search for luxury and ease.
For amitv and goodwill. suspicion. Ill
will and hate have become rife and out
of it all have issued men Of british
natures who believed in the fury of con-
hr,,ticb Uhn mant0yolU rio
stroyed and laid waste the homes Of
unoffending peoples: conscienceless men
to whom all the noble ties Of kinship and
brotherhood and the sacred things Of
religion meant nothing. Titanic and
ruthless forces have risen and mems
hearts, to use the language Of Christ,
ARE failing them for fear"
1t is against this fear. this debilitating
and character-destroying fear that the
heroic Master inveighs, telling His chill
dren to face with hope and cheer life's
trials He reminds them that only as
they courageously face the tests and
trials of life are they made strong to
overcome and conquer them. The real
conquerors of the ages have been the
men and women who had such faith in
Him and His power. that they were able
10 survive all conflicts
The call to Christian men and women
is for an increase of faith and hope and
courage. Against such the gates Of hell
shall not prevail. BE Of good cheer
you. too. in Ny strength shall overcome
| the world" With this promise we gird
ourselves for the days that lie ahead.
Evening star., 1942-01-04

only . few days ago o. PMS Division
of Civilian Supply reiterated that 1t
was unlikely that its plans for Janu-
ary automobile production would
undergo any change. Leon Hender-
son announced Friday that pro-
duction Of about 100000 cars will be
allowed this month, after which
the lid will be clamped on. The
immediate ban on automobile sales
gave retail dealers no opportunity to
adjust their establishments and
their stats to meet the blow. New
car dealers overnight have found
their businesses brought virtually to
a standstill, with their statesmen de-
prived of their usual means of liveli-
hood and their investments in cars
in warehouse or salesroom frozen"
until the rationing plan begins to
operate.
The manufacturers are slightly
more fortunate than the dealers.
They will have until about January
81 to prepare their factories for war
work. Many automobile plants
already are turning out light and
medium tanks, Army "jeep' cars,
airplane and tank motors, num-
tions and various other kinds
of war equipment. Eventually,
as factories are converted entirely
for war purposes, the plants will be
producing planes Of many kinds
especially long-range bombers OF the
type deemed necessary to gain air
supremacy over our enemies. Thus,
the automobile production industry
for the most part will escape the
fate Of the neW-car sales industry,
which seems destined to disappear
"for the duration" Undoubtedly the
used-car sales and repair business
will increase in importance in the
near future, with the possibility that
it will be able to absorb consider
able portion Of the employees affected
by the new-car ban.
The problems Of unemployment
and business dislocation which are
bound to follow In the wake OF a
quick change-over to a war economy
+. demand the most earnest attention
of Government authorities. with a
view to averting unnecessary hard
ships and maintaining public morale.
Great sacrifices lie ahead for every
one, and these sacrifices. no matter
how great, will be made cheerfully
and endured courageously providing
always it Is shown that they are
necessary to bring victory.
Evening star., 1942-01-04

and knocking the Japanese out Of hun.
dreds of other Pacific islands.
The third approach is from the south.
If Singapore can be held and II the
japanese can be driven out Of air range
Of that base, then there will be the
means for striking directly at Japan's
power. The reason Is that, If Japan can
be denied the oil and other raw materials
of the South Pacific, she gradually will
be starved, even If there is no direct
assault upon the Japanese islands them
selves. The Philippines offer iron, man
sanese, chrome and vegetable oils but
not petroleum and not many of the other
minerals.
The fourth approach Is from China.
If the Burma road can be kept open
and II American planes and air forces
can be moved to interior China. there are
bases from which attacks can be made
on Japan proper. BY arming the Chinese.
teo, there Il IN immense store OF man
power which can b organised to bring
heavy pressure On the japanese Army.
Evening star., 1942-01-04
Industry Goes to War

It is difficult at this early stage TO
comprehend the full implications OF
the Governments decision to stop
production Of automobiles and light
trucks within a few weeks. except
for war purposes, and to halt all
sales of cars in stock. pending a
drastic rationing system to be set
up on January IS next. 1t is no
exaggeration, however. to say that
American industry is undergoing a
revolution of far-reaching ramiflca-
tions for the duration OF the war.
The extent Of this transformation
becomes at least partly evident when
it is considered that the 1899 census
Of manufactures latest to be
taken-rated automobile manufac-
turing as the number one American
industry in point Of value OF ma
terials used, value Of products manu-
factured (including vehicles, parts
and accessories) and number Of wage
earners employed. The steel indus
try was placed second to automobiles
in this official survey.
It was Inevitable, OF course, that
the automobile industry, like ether
lines Of private enterprise, should
feel the impact Of the ehange-over
from a defense economy to an all
out war economy. The suddenness
Of the decisions Just reached by the
once Of Production Management
caught most Of the industry on
suard. howevs9. ms Is quite under
standabae, IN view Of the fact that
Evening star., 1942-01-04
Unified Command

The unity of military command
which has been established in the
Southwest Pacific area is both a
gratifying and a necessary step IN
the winning of the war against
Japan.
General Sir Archibald P. Wavell,
designated as supreme commander,
is a soldier of proved ability. His
conduct Of the first Libyan cam
paign was an outstanding military
achievement and his selection to
head up the combined forces in the
new war theater is one that will
meet with general appreciation.
Much the same thing may be said
Of the other members Of the high
command. Admiral Thomas c. Hart,
who will command the naval forces;
Major General George H. Brett, an
air officer, who will be deputy su-
preme commander; General Sir
Henry Pownall, chief of staff to Gen.
eral Wavell, and Generalissimo
Chang Kai-shek, who will command
the land and air units in the China
theater. are all men possessed Of
enviable military regulations. Their
retention OF their new high posts
will depend, Of course. upon their
performances, but on the record to
date 1t is difficult to see how better
men could have been selected.
Despite the fact that it seems to
be somewhat vague in spots. this
agreement upon a unified command
at the very outset Of the Pacific
war marks a great advance over the
manner in which the first World
War was conducted It was not
until March Of 1918-after more than
three years of war and several dis
astrous defeats-that General Foch
was made nter-Allied generalissimo.
And even then he lacked the au-
thority which seems to have been
vested in General Wavell.
The contrast between the expert
ence OF 1918 and the decisive action
which has been taken so promptly
in this war may be regarded as re-
assuring evidence that the govern
ments Of the united nations" have
learned great deal. Experience has
shown that in total war maximum
uniflcation and coordination Of
military and economic resources is
an indispensable condition of sue
cess, and the agreement announced
yesterday-rounding out the eco
nomic understandings arrived at
earlier-is an encouraging indication
that the Axis leaders are not the
only ones who have learned and are
prepared to apply this lesson.
The satisfaction with which the
opponents Of aggression will receive
this latest evidence of the mounting
strength of the forces arrayed
against the Axis will be eoualed only
by the CONSERVATION which it may
be expected to produce in the enemy
canp.
Evening star., 1942-01-04
Capital SideIights
By Will P. Kennedy.

The Congressional Record Is becoming
book OF sermons. The minds and
hearts Of members seem imbued as
never before with religious fervor. One
Of the outstanding Christmas sermons
was preached by Representative Martin
J. Smith of Washington He declared
that I'm all the nineteen centuries since
the birth Of Jesus Christ In Bethlehem,
mankind has never experienced Christ
mas so fraught with deep significance"
and continued: THE conflict in which
We are now and will be engaged during
the coming years shall determine the
destiny and type Of government for man
kind for the next 1000 years" Predict
ing that out OF the present travail I'VE
shall build a permanent new world social
order founded upon the eternal prin-
ciples Of Christian truth and justice" he
argued that the prophecy of Isaiah will
be fulfilled.
A beautiful word portrait Of historic
'Pitchfork Ben" Tillman by Josephus
Daniels, until recently Ambassador to
Mexico and formerly Secretary of the
Navy during the first World War, has
been placed in the Record through the
cooperation Of Senate Leader Barkley
The laconic slogan, characterizing the
American attitude, coined by Ben" Till
man, was quoted: "Skeered o. nothing
and he was cited as having made great
contribution to the creation Of an ade-
quate Navy. He had won his spurs as
wearer of a red shirt when the immortal
Wade Hampton made an end Of recon-
struction In South Carolina" Mr. Daniels
said. He later overturned the ruling
powers with his pitchfork as the polit-
ical dynamo in action to call to remem-
brance the forgotten man. He became
Governor and later champion Of liberal
laws in Congress. He piloted through
the Senate the biggest Navy construc-
ton program in the history Of the
world"
Representative Luther johnson Of
Texas is displaying to his colleagues a
Christmas letter he received from the
Rev. DR.. George W. Truett Of Dali
las, Tex, who for more than 40 years
has been pastor of the same church land
Is one OF the worlds greatest preachers
and beloved of all men," He recalls that
after preaching all over the world, dur
ing the first World War DR.. Truett
preached on the steps of the Capitol
here in Washington, and there are stin in
Congress . dozen members who heard
him and recall his words. The Christmas
letter was printed tn the Congressional
Record on Christmas eve, as IAN inspir-
ing message to humanity in these dark
| days"
Evening star., 1942-01-04
The UItimute Madness

When the famous French novelist
Victor Hugo set about the task OF
explaining the collapse Of Napoleon
1, he developed within himself for
that work the genius to discover one
OF the great elemental truths OF all
the ages-namely, the existence OF
a power in the universe which will
not be fouted. For Bonaparte to
conquer at Waterloo" he wrote, was
not the law of the nineteenth CEN
tury. It was time that this vast
man should fall He had been i'm
peached before the Infinite. He had
vexed God"
Something much like those reveal
Ing words must be spoken in ap-
praisal of a more DANGEROUS person
than ever the Corsican opportunist
was even at the apogee of his wicked
and disastrous career. President
Roosevelt expressed nothing but the
simplest fact when recently he let
1t be known that the Nazi dictator
of maurauding Germany was spon-
soring a hideous new religion to
be inflicted upon the world by force
of arms. 1t now is a published fact
that Adolf Hitler's philosopher" DR.,
Alfred Rosenberg, the ideologist OF
the Third Reich, has formulated a
program for a national church" to
take the place of Christianity under
the swastika.
In any circumstance 1t would be
difficult to imagine more provoea-
tive document than the so-callee
"thirty points" of the National So
cialist faith" It is designed tc
Geify Der Fuehrer; it stipulates thai
'Mein Kampf" is to be substituted
for the Bible; it banishes the Cross
to make room for the naked sword
It cancels the sacred sacraments o.
baptism and marriage; it aims II
destroy the acknowledged principles
Of civilized society In the interest o
"purist ethnic morals" which m
starkly degenerate in character
Resistance to the preaching Of tn
national orators" would b treason
punishable with death. By infer
Evening star., 1942-01-04
The Session Ends

seventh congress, which closed Oh
Friday, witnessed legislative accom-
plishments Of far-reaching impor-
tance. But Of far greater signifl-
canoe than any legislative achieve
ment is the drastic change in the
congressional state Of mind which
came about during the past year.
When the session opened last jan
uary 3 the Congress was beset with
dissensions. Partisan politics and
intra-party quarrels, growing out OF
the November elections, were plainly
in evidence. The split over foreign
policy was the cause Of very grave
concern. New Dealers were at odds
with Old Dealers, and the champions
OF half a dozen special interests were
sharpening their knives in prepara-
ton for the fray.
This was an atmosphere which
promised rough shedding for the
vitally important legislative pro-
grams In the offng, and yet. all
things considered, great deal was
accomplished. The lease-iend prin-
ciple was sanctioned and appropria-
tions to carry it into effect were
granted. The Neutrality Act was
amended to open the ports OF
friendly belligerents to our shipping
and to permit the arming Of mer-
chant vessels. Congress passed leg
islation-by the narrowest OF mar
gins in the House-to make possible
extension of the training period OF
men already called into Army serv-
ice. A total of some $4,000 900 900
in appropriations and authorizations
for defense was voted. But all, or
nearly all, of these items provoked
extended debate and controversy.
With war about to burst upon us,
many members Of Congress, like
many Of their constituents. fought
a bitter and relentless battle against
a legislative program which they
thought was going to lead us into
war"
Then, on December 7, the Japanese
struck. Almost overnight sectional
ism and partisanship in Congress
died away. Declarations OF the ex-
istence Of q state of war between
the United States and Japan, Ger
many and Italy were passed by vir-
tually unanimous votes. In the face
of the indisputable fact that the
Nation had been plunged against its
will into a fight for its very existence
the contending factions in Congress!
dropped the quarrels which had sud
denly become so inconsequential and
embraced without dissent the all
important cause OF winning the war
In the second session, which con
venes tomorrow, this new and de-
termined unity OF purpose, tran
scending anything that we have
known, will be a national asset o
incalculable importance. 1t may b'
doubted whether any democracy ha'
ever gone to war so firmly resolved
to win at whatever the cost, and TO
this we have the Japanese to thank
There is no doubt that we have SUI
fered heavy physical damage from
their surprise attack, but 1t ha
purged America as nothing else coul'
have done Of the doubts and dissen
sions which threatened to defeat u
from within.
There will be differences of opin
ion, to be sure, in the new session
Congress, but we may confidentl
expect that all members OF bot
branches will submerge all Of tn
, old disputes In a common effort t
win the war. That Is q most signifl
! cant gain over the year Just passee
To . greater extent perhaps thal
. any other single factor It Will prov
! to be the undoing Of our enemies.
Evening star., 1942-01-04

Citizens Of the various federated coun-
tries would be assured and provided with
the utmost freedom and opportunity to
develop and advance their sense of COM
munity and common interest with all
mankind. This. too. would be the very
antithesis Of the order which the Ger
mans seek to establish.
The whole scheme. Of course. has the
appearance Of the ill-fated League of
Nations. but the proponents Of the new
plan make no apologies for that They
point out that by avoiding the mistakes
of that body the new plan would be
effective, for most Of the countries rep
resented in the League had first Of all
an eye on what they could get not what
they could give. The United States
never became q member. but II 1t had,
the same principle of no aggrsndizement
now enunciated would have prevailed.
This federation OF democracies would
be cooperative in all economic lines.
For example, tariffs between member
countries would be lifted and exchange
of commodities placed entirely on a quota
basis, subject to revision Is conditions
changed. This means that II farmers In
the United States have q surplus of
wheat, fer instance, and Great Britain
has q shortage that year, the quota
could be changed 20 as to play favorably
to both countries. Other measures would
be adopted to insure . free now Of com.
merce, and It i even suggested that
citizens Of countries sompoaing the fed.
sratton travel On the same status - do
the people q TIE several states IN this
country.
Evening star., 1942-01-04

Impressive NUMBERS. AL OF THESE SIIldlleI
craft are needed on q big scale. AS
result Of recent lessons 1t is probable
that there will be emphasis on produce
tion of a large number of smaller aircraft
carriers. The United States has been
emphasizing construction of giant car
riers, but has only seven of them. The
japanese went in for many smaller
carriers and is officially reported to have
IS or more The aircraft carrier often
can deliver heavier blows than any bat
tleship because its planes, used as heavy
artillery, can seek out their targets over
great distances and can strike hard.
Battleships are slow and more vulnerable,
although still necessary part Of any
fleet.
There is no doubt about American
ability to outproduce Japan many times
over.
But, having lost the first rounds In
this part Of the war, the difficulty Is to
be in finding q way to direct sledge
hammer blows against the Japanese.
The Pacific is an immense ocean, and
1t onerS only three or 1our approaches
to Japan.
One of those approaches is from the
north. This country has air and naval
bases on the Aleutian Islands that
stretch far out into the Pacific. But
they are only stepping stones toward
Japan, not good bases from which to
deliver an attack. An air base on the
Russian -owned Kamehstka Peninsula OF
at Vladivostok, in Russia, Is needed Il
the northern approach is to be used.
The second approach is directly across
the Pacific. This involves the dinculi
task Of moving across . vast stretch Of
water, reducing japanese forces island
BY island until an attack can b directed
against the japanese Islands Themselves
II means rseapt,n4ns Wake and Guam
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-10-15
Republican Candidates
Touring County Friday

Theodore R. McKeldin, Republi-
can candidate for Governor, and j.
Glenn Beall, COP. nominee for
Congress from the Sixth Maryland
District will tour Montgomery
County tomorrow friday. They
will begin their trip from county
Republican headquarters, 724O
Wisconsin avenue, Bethesda, at
1920 A. M.
They will wind up the day at the
Republican rally in the Kensington
Armory, opening at 8 P. M. There
they will head list of speakers
which also will include Horace P.
Whitworth, candidate for Mary
land Attorrrey-Ge Edward s.
Delaplaine, candidate for chief
Judge of the Circuit Court, and
Patrick M. Schnauffer, candidate
for associate Judge.