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Evening star., 1945-01-25

Not since the days of his Supreme
Court-packing bill, in 1887, has Presi-
dent Roosevelt stirred up such a
hornets nest as by his recent appoint
ment OF former Vice President Henry
Wallace to be Secretary of Commerce.
Here again is knock down, drag out
hight between the 100 per cent New
Dealers on the one hand and the more
conservative Democrats and the Repub-
hcans on the other.
1t was the kind of test which was
bound to come early in the new Con-
gress. On the result may hang the
economic future of the country--show-
ing whether it is to move still further
to the left. Involved in the struggle
also is the measure of power of the
CIO and its PAC, whose fair-haired boy
is Mr.. Wallace.
The attack on Mr.. Wallace In the
Senate-which must confirm his ap-
po1ntment-has been swift and vigorous.
leaving doubt as to whether the for
mer Vice President will take another
beating as he did in the Democratic
National Convention last summer when
he sought denomination. This time he
has the President in his corner. But
In the Democratic convention he did
not have to face the opposition Of the
Republicans.
In shrewd play, his Democratic
opponents have launched q move to
take away from the Department of
Commerce the RFC, with its vast lend
ing funds and its authority over bill
lions OF dollars worth of manufacturing
plants constructed for war purposes.
Senator George, Democrat, of Georgia
has introduced bill to separate the
loan agency and its subsidiaries from
the department, and the Senate Com
merce Committee, to which the Wallace
domination has been referred, has given
shis bill the immediate right of way.
The opponents of Mr.. Wallace do not
want him as Secretary of Commerce.
6ut especially they do not want him to
head the lending agencies, with vast
sums of money at his command. They
do not want him to play a principal
part, either. in the final disposal of the
Government-built plants. or to say
whether they shall be continued in op-
Grafton by the Government after the
Evening star., 1945-01-25
German Reasoning
By Maj. Georpe Fieldins Eliot

In considering the motives behind
German strategic moves, we too often
are inclined to consider them from the
point of view only of the German COM
mander Immediately concerned, for
getting that they are directed by the
German high command-which never
forgets that it is fighting a two-front
war.
American analysts - this writer in
cluded-become involved in trying to
describe what Won Rundstedt seems
to be trying to do in the west, or Freiss-
ner in Hungary, or Guderian on the
Russian front, and in so doing some
times the balanced overall picture is
lost sight of.
notable dispatch from Herald Trib-
une Correspondent Russell Hill, dated
2lst Army Group Headquarters, Janu-
ary 20, not only is enlightening In the.
new information 1t contains, but serves
to bring us back to the contemplation
of the big picture very helpfully In
deed.
Mr.. Hill informs us that at the time
Won Rundstedt launched his Ardennes
adventure the Germans concentrated
force of parachutists and infantry
in the Western Netherlands, north of
the lower course of the Mas River,
obviously to take advantage Of any
opportunity that was offered them for
an advance toward the Scheldt. They
may hardly have hoped to retake Ant
werp, but If they could retake Wal
cheren Island they would effectively
close the port of Antwerp until they
were dislodged
From this fact, the course Of Ger
man reasoning becomes quite clear.
Won Rundstedt hoped to break into
Liege, or into the supply areas Of the
United States 1st and 9th Armies east or
west of Liege. He hoped to destroy our
accumulated stores in forward depots
and compel a major regrouping Of our
forces behind the Mas. In the course
Of throwing him back across the river,
he hoped we would have to use so many
troops that an opportunity would arise
for his parachute army to make dash
for the Scheldt, and thus seal up the
port Of Antwerp so that the stores he
destroyed in his great raid could not
quickly be replaced.
Had he accomplished these detectives
which were by no means impossible
ones-he would have freed himself Of
any anxiety as to major Allied
offensive in the west for several months
to come, because:
"a He would have had q far better
defensive position along tine Mas and
in the Ardennes than he now has along
the Roer and the Our.
"a He would have broken up our
supply system 30 that future offen-
Evening star., 1945-01-25

came out OF hiding with large trays Of
fruit such as mango which the American
soldiers had never seen before. Follow
ing the Army's instructions to beware
of unknown food, the Americans used
the sign language to ask whether they
were edible: Whereupon the boys said:
you eat, all good; full of vitamin B."
Until the American Army landed, the
guerrillas were poorly armed But they
managed to keep the enemy In con-
tinuous fear by their night attacks, fire.
Quently with no more than few rifles
and bolo knives. In the last ID months
more arms, including light machine
guns, were landed by submarine and
plane. The guerrillas, led by an increas-
ing number of American officers who
had either avoided being taken prisoner
In 1912 or had been landed later from
submarines, cleared portions of land
and wrote in big letters: Drop arms.
no japanese here" And the precious
packages were sent down from the
transport planes.
The actual number of armed guer-
rillas is still military secret. But now
that the American forces are landed
and the supply question has become
easier it would not be surprising If the
guerrilla army were equal in size TO the
forces commanded by Gen. Macarthur.
They are concentrated at important
strategic points behind the japanese
lines and their activities already are
being felt.
In some military quarters here 1t was
feared that because the bulk of the
available shipping will have tn he used
to strengthen Gen. Eisenhower's forces
In Europe, Gen. Macarthur would have
some difficulty in his operations in
Luzon. 1t was suggested that in order
to avoid a setback the offensive in
Luzon would have to be postponed until
later this year. Gen. Macarthur de-
c1ded to proceed with the plans estab-
lished last May, not only because he
had full confidence in the ability of his
own forces, and the overwhelming su-
periority of the American Fleet, but also
because he relied on the self sacrifice
and ability OF the Filipino guerrillas.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Crisis in YuqosIuviu

King Peters demand for the res
ignation of Premier Subasich brings
TO a head the basic controversy
which threatens Yugeslav unity
That is the divergent views and as
pirations between the Serbs and
other elements of the population.
This divergence has existed ever
since the formation of the Yugo-
slav state after the first World War
and was not eliminated during the
generation of national life between
the two European upheavals.
The Yugoslavs, as their name in
dicates, are all members of the
southern branch of the Slavic race.
They are thus fundamentally one in
blood and language. But their his
torical evolutions have been so di-
verse that. they profess different re-
hgions and have different cultures
and outlooks. The Serbs, the first to
attain independence, are Greek Or
thodox, have an East European cul-
ture. and are mostly small land
owning peasants, individualistic and
conservative. Ardent patriots and
fierce fighters, they were the prime
architects of Yugoslavia and they
aspired to forge the new nation in
their image. The Royal House of
Karageorgevitch. intensely Serb in
character, naturally took this ma
tionalistic point of view.
But the other elements politically
fused in the new state thought 9TH
erwise. They thought of Yugoslavia,
not as Greater Serbia" but as a
federation loose enough to enable
each of them to maintain their his
toric individualities. This was espe-
cially true of the Croats, Roman
Catholics with West European cul-
ture which they deemed superior to
that of the Serbs. Much the same
thing applied to the Slovenes, the
,Dalmatians, the semi-Bulgarian Mac
edonians and the large Mohamme-
dan minority in Bosnia and Herze-
govina. These internal frictions
weakened Yugoslavia and contribut-
ed to its rapid collapse before the
Axis invasion in 1941.
Patriotic resistance to the Axis
occupation started first among the
Serbs, led by General Draja Mikhai-
lovitch. loyal to the King and his
government which had gone into
exile. But second resistance move
ment soon arose in Croatia. headed
by veteran Communist named Jo-
sip Broz. better known as Tito. his
revolutionary nickname. Backed
from the first by Soviet Russia, this
movement has come to dominate
most of Yugoslavia outside of Serbia,
where the bulk of the population ap-
pears recalcitrant. Tito's aim seems
to be Balkan federation with radi-
Evening star., 1945-01-25
luzon Prospect

The Sixth Army's unopposed cross
ing of the Bamban River, within 40
miles of Manila and on the edge of
the great Clark Airfield.. indicates
that the Japanese are still too much
off balance to stand and fight on the
central Luzon plain.
AS the situation now stands, Gen.
eral Yamashita is reported to have
as many as 100000 troops at his
disposal, but great number of these
are to the northwest in the noun
tains around Baguio. where they
have already been so cut off from
the south that they can be of little
help as far as Manila is concerned.
Indeed. our Sixth Army may soon
succeed in splitting the whole island
in two all the way from Lingayen
Gulf to the eastern shore, leaving
the enemy exposed to the danger of
piecemeal destruction. This posi-
bility grows greater the longer the
Japanese fail to give major resist
ance to General MacArthur's drive.
Since our initial landings, our beach
head has been vastly expanded.
enormous quantities of supplies have
been poured in and our positions
have been SO well consolidated and
advanced that Manila may soon be
flying our flag again. Meanwhile,
other American landings may be
made at any moment elsewhere on
Luzon, and the japanese may find
themselves being rapidly broken up
into isolated forces, each faced with
methodical annihilation.
Considering all the advance warn
ing they had of General MacArthur's
return. and considering the vital
Importance OF Luzon, 1t is amazing
Evening star., 1945-01-25
On the Dock

City born and bred, he has nsper stood
On udlley's floor and NTH lifted eyes
Seen past green mountain OF crowing
tDood
Silhouetted on blue and brilliant skies.
But from the rough green timber that
boats bring in,
And stack upon the docks, bound for
the mill,
He kn0tDs, somehow, that mountain air
Is thin
And misty blue. that mountain nights
are stiH
And his hands that neper hare touched
bark
Kno,Us the feel OF It and ho,O the cool,
dark rim
OF night Is lit NTH one stars shining
spark.
For timber on the dock Is kin to him.
ALMA ROBSON HICBEE.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Senote Acts for InterIochen
From the Detroit Free Press

James G Petrillo was the gentleman
the Senate had in mind when 1t passed
Senator Vandenbergs bill to make it
unlawful Tor any person ito interfere
with, intimidate, hinder, extort, delay,
prevent or conspire against" noncom-
mercial educational or cultural broad
casts produced by academically accredit-
ed tax-exempt institutions.
Likewise, the National Music Camp at
1nterlochen, Mich, was the institution
whose situation led to the Senate action.
Interlochen continues under the radio
ban ordered by the AIM chieftain when
he decided that the high school mu-
sicians attending the annual summer
camps were competing" with profess
sional musicians over the air.
The Senate cannot be charged with
undue alacrity, but at last, after three
summers, action has been Forthcoming,
The measure now goes to the House,
where, II sound and fair principle pre-
walls. the bill viii be swiftly approved.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Another Critic of Daylight SavinS

To the Editor OF The Star:
With reference to Miss Bessie e.
koehl's plea for normal time, 1t seems
to me this synthetic daylight savings
plan is but piece of Hitlerian autoc-
racy to which the American people
dumbly have acquiesced.
The change would lessen the burden
on women who carry Office as we'll as
household responsibilities and countless
duties in church and charitable insti-
tutions.
Even more than these, 1t goes un-
questioned that 1t is the letter-writing
American women who keep up the
morale of our boys in distant battle
fields.
Why can't the bureaucrats let the
sun get up as the Lord intended?
ONE WHO HATES THE DARK.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Questions Integrity of Senate

AAt~6iAhy Vi oCHdtC
To the Editor of The Star:
The Senate disapproves of the ap-
pointment of Henry Wallace and we
are told that If vote were taken TODAY
he would be defeated. We likewise are
informed that pressure will be applied
from the White House and the august
body" momentarily will waver and then
heed its masters voice. ~
Has our great American system so
deteriorated that it is afraid to speak
Its mind for fear of offending President
Roosevelt and, in SO doing, be deprived
OF some patronage pie?
II principles are to be scrapped for
golden gravy, during history's most
tragic era, our system of government
is in peril. Our lawmakers are supposed
to serve the people, and the people do
not want Henry Wallace.
EDMUND K. GOLDSBOROUGH
Evening star., 1945-01-25

To the Editor OF The Star:
have just finished reading a letter
to the editor in The Star for January
20, also the column by Frank r. Kent.
have been irked for some days by the
criticism of Elliott Roosevelt, but these
two items have finally attached me to
the, typewriter.
ago a picture was published in the
paper of a dog sent home from over
seas (Africa, think 1t was) by one of
the men to his family. The dog sub
sequently gave birth to litter of pups,
and the picture was of the dog and
pups. Everyone said, "How cute!" and
How nice!" and that was the end of
the matter. No criticism of the SOL
dier or any one else, including his
father. And the dog had come home
on an Army plane, just as young
Roosevelt's DOG did
home was CT Joe, not the Presidents
son. Every one knows that all manner
OF souvenirs and livestock from mon
keys to parrots are sent home by the
boys from overseas. It seems to me
that the columnists and the general
public ought to read up a little on the
American version of fair play and stop
sniping at the President through his son,
who has more than earned every rib
bon and decoration he wears.
As far as shipping the dog across
continent in an empty" bomber is con-
cerned. bombers are not, as I under
stand 1t, constructed as passenger and
cargo planes. There conceivably might
be room for dog to ride along. A dog
does not weigh as much as bomb
load but I never heard of any one ask
Ing to ride in the bomb bays of a BIT.
MARJORIE FOLz CARR.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
For Cleaner Streets

To the Editor Of The Star:
The untidiness Of Washington streets
is disgraceful. Street cleaning service
necessarily is curtailed by the manpower
shortage and, for that reason, all citi-
zens must cooperate with the author
tiles In preventive measures such as
keeping their own walks clean and not
throwing papers or other litter on
the streets.
Our association has written to It's 500
members making this request. We are
writing to the schools suggesting that
they impress on the students that they
must not throw remains of lunches or
papers In the streets.
Now we are writing to the newspapers
Of the District to enlist their interest.
If they would start an educational cam
paign, and continue to print daily items,
slogans or editorials we are convinced
THAT it would prove effective.
Broken glass is definite menace not
only to our precious tires but also to
children and dogs. 1t should be swept
up by owners of adjoining premises.
The association greatly will appreciate
your publishing this letter and also any
helpful suggestions which you or any
Of your readers may make.
B. r. WEST,
Progressive Citizens Association Of
Georpetown
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Letters to The Star
Readers Defend Col. Roosevelt
Against Partisan Critics
TO the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Reading the letter Of Edith Hathaway
Anderson in The Star for January 22,
/ am reminded of saying OF Elbert
Hubbard: People are down on the
things they're not up on
Without knowing the truth of the
dog story" she finds 1t hard to be-
heye Col. Roosevelt Is doing anything
either dangerous or important.
! consider taking pictures from
plane over enemy territory, without
even the protection OF q parachute, ex-
tremely dangerous. AS to 1t being i'm
portant, think the Army is the best
judge Of that.
James Roosevelt is quoted as saying:
"One OF us Roosevelts has to die in
this war; otherwise people will say
we got all the breaks tragic state
ment which Edith Hathaway Ander-
sons letter makes understandable.
MARY KENDALL COLvIN.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Rhymster's Praise of Patton

Rhymster's Praise of Patton
To the EDITOR Of The Star:
Having followed newspaper accounts
of Gen. George Patton's military
accomplishments. it behooves me to for
ward to you a few of my sentiments.
Hoping you will publish same, as
follows:
Some time ago, face was slapped
The cause of which made critics yap-
news reporter blew his horn
From early eve til dewy morn
So all the Nation he could warn
About man In uniform.
This Uncle George" do not know
But he's on hand for every show.
He pulls US out Of every pinch
AS though the effort was cinch.
He glorifies the GI joe
Where'er he meets the Nazis foe.
For himself no quarter asked,
He's on the job for any task.
Let's give him credit while we can
For George Patton" fears no man.
BENNETT LANCE.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24

seven years sn employee Of the
company III Meridian.
Richard tx Young, OF Yazoo City
Miss. for the past two years as
salesman for the company will be
in charge of the sales force.
Levye Chapple, recently dis
charged from the Army, will be
connected with the Chicago branch
personel and Public Relations De-
rartment.
The company had its beginning
IN 1881 in the kitchen of the Young
Home where Mr. E. F. Young Jr.,
president Of the company, worked
out his formula over cook stove.
The first products though made
at home were carefully and scienti-
fically compounded. fact which
became the main policy of the COM
pany and one that has been re-
sponsitle for the fine and high
standard of Young Products and the
outstanding success of the company
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24
Young Jr. Begins
Post War Program
OPENS LARGE PLANT IN

CuTCAGO
MERIDIAN. Miss The Z. F
Young Jr. Mag. Co. headed by E.
r. young. Jr. makers of fine Hair
Face, end other Beauty Prepare
tons is already entered upon a
Pest War expansion program cal
ling for an outlay of thousands OF
dollars.
Mr.. Young recently bought q
large hersycrtiTTw FTiHSSHDLU
large three story building in Chica-
go which will lie used as a branch
plant to serve the Northern, East
en-. and Western territory.
A large staff has already been
assembled there to introduce the
Young products or | re e
scale. Backed by extensive News
paper. Theatre Radio and Novelty
advertising it is expected that tie
concern will do a tremendous busi-
ness and will be employing large
number of people in that section.
While the ma iority of the en-
uloyees of the Chicago Plant will
be residents that city, Mississippi
will re ably represented in the top
positions Mr.. Young will divide his
time between the Chicago and
Meridian plants and Will be as
sisted by Miss Mary F. Powe. for
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24
Local Branch OF
NAACP To Hold
Important Meeting

The Local Branch of the NAACP
VIII hold its General Quarterly Ses-
sion at Collins Funeral Home, Nor
FAY night, December 2, at which
and Planning the Years Program,
the General Reports. Adoption Of
ard the election of officers viii be
the main features Of business All
NAACp Members and those in
terested in becoming members of
the organization are urged to at
tend.
The Monday night meeting will
follow a meeting of the Board OF
Directors which will meet at the
office ut 1857 n Parish Street at
7 D. NJ. Monday. November 26.
Officers of the Local Branch are
c. A Hall pres: j w. Dixon
chairman OF the Board. L. G. Which,
err. secy, Mrs. j. A. Barksdale,
tres.
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Coldwat> News

BY MRS. +. L.~a @UONALD
Miss Irene Stevenson was buried
Sunday. She will be greatly missed
by her parents and many school
friends.
Pvt. Rainey Thomas left for De-
troit. Mich. Friday where he will
visit his mother, Mrs Easley.
The Murphy Sisters of Memphis.
Tenn, visited their mother, Mrs.
Cola Murphy last week.
Mrs. A. NJ. Jeter and Mrs. Rob-
inson of Memphis, Tenn, were
week end guests of Misses Stella
and Della Vanbergen.
Newman Cummings of Milleton
Army Hospital was the week end
guest of his children and wife, Mrs
E H. Cumming.
Rev. H J. Vaughn returned from
Laurel, Miss. few days ago.
Rev. G. A. James visited the
Central Annual Conference at In
dianolia. Miss.
Mrs. Sarah HaSSel OF Hermand.
Miss, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt
Bunton a few days last week
Pvt. Robert Bunton received his
honorable discharge last week. - )
Rev. B. F. Patterson of Belotia,
Miss, Mrs. I. A. Henderson of New
Orleans, La, spent a few days
with Mrs. Loyce Glispie last week.
Rev. willard Leake of Shreve-
port, La. Rev. "a. w. Whitefield,
New Orleans. La, Rev. B. j. Nolan
of Jackson, Miss. were the house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Nc
Donald recently.
Rev. j. B. Washington, pastor
Bates Chapel CINE church will close
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24

J The Jackson College Alumni
Association will hold an important
Meeting at the college here at 7:30
p. m. Saturday November "a. The
Association will be the guest of the
college at a luncheon which will be
served in the College Dining Room.
The meeting of the Association is
being held at the call of its pre-
sident. Prof. A A. Alexander. and
the Executive Committee, for the
purpose of further discussion of the
1945-46 program and projects.
The Association adopted two pro
;ects for 1o45- 46, one of which, and
Oil Painting of Former President
q. T. Hubert Health Center at a
cost of $3.50 mas been accomplished
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24
William Johnson Bethlehem Center

raised. The Center has since its
establishment been at various times
the only place in the city where
Negro children, and adults could
receive needed social and community
services. Nursey Schools, Play
ground, Pre--natal, and other ser
vices are provided by the center.
President j. L. Reddix, of Jack
son College, will serve as Chairman
of the Campaign Committee for the
William Johnson Bethlehem Cen
ter aud all thote Interested iii
keeping the center going are urged
to attend
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24

A Mass meeting starting the cam
Pa1gn fer the purpose of raising
funds for the continuation of the
work Of the William Johnson Be.
thlehen Center will be held at the
Soldiers Center, on North Parish
Street, at csc p. m. Friday, NOV.
ember %.
Last year support of the William
Johnson Center Ey the local Com
munity Chest was with drawn, fol-
lowing which city-wide campaign
was conducted through which some
$4,000 il Gosh and pledges was
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-24
Alumni Assn Holds Luncheon meet
At Jackson College November "A

The other was the purchase of a
colle,ye Bus at an estimated cost
of So, 900.
Cons iderable progress has been re-
ported in raising the funds for the
purchase of the Bus.
All members of the association
vrgee' to attend and those hay
edges outstanding are urged
slieir checks to Mr.. j. w.
Rose Street or report
&C Ne Saturday might meet
ipp
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Farmers To Meet
HOLTZCLAW MEMORIAL FARM.
Frs CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD IN UTICA INSTITJTTE

The 42rd annual Farmers Con-
ference, now the Holtzclaw Memoir
tal Farmers Conference, will be
held il, combination with the an
nual Fair, November 27 and %.
Hon. 81 CCrley, Commissioner of
Agriculture, will be the principal
Conference Speaker, November %.
Prof T. S. Burke, head of the De-
partment of Agriculture at Alcorn