davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05

priklausomybes laikais, il yra
dar aktyvesne, nes il yra ko-
vojanti, o ne laukianti ivykiu.
JOS kova okupaciju metu prizes
bolsevizma ir nazizma rodo kad
il nera nei fasistine, nei dikta-
turine, il siekia laisvos, Ne
priklausomos Lietuvos il del
jos kovojo ir kovoja bent ko-
kiose sunkiausiose salygose, ne
sigailedama net gyvybiniu au-
gu. ~444gzagaSsAEUz
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05
NESNAUSKIME KAI
KOMUNISTAI IsSIJUOSE

Neuzmirskime kad bolsevikai
dirba issijuose. Ir jei visuo-
meme kartais yra palankiai boil
sevikams nusiteikus, sito prie-
zastis yra ju aktyvumas ir
musu pasyvumas. Tat nesnau-
skime ir nelaukime kad XII
tt pirmiau musu ir uz mus
imtusi prizes bolsevikiskos ak
ciios, mes jie Lietuvai labiau
negu kuriai kitai valstybei gre
sia bolsevikisko isnaikinimo pa
vojus. Uzsibreskime tikslu
"Lithuania Under the Sickle
and Hammer" patalpinti kick
vieno zymesnio Amerikiecio ma
mus, i kiekviena redakcija ir
j kiekviena knygyna. Jei ta
tiksla pasieksime, galesime di-
dziuotis kad tikrai atlikome di-
deli darba.
julius Smetona.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05

sMIsKU gaisruose sioje sa-
Lyle kas meta sunaikinama Xxi
8 bilijonu pedu lentu medziu.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05
VOKIECIU ATEJIMAS

1941 metu Birzelio 1925 d.
Lietuvoje viena okupacija pa
keite kita, Vokieciu, okupacija.
Vokieoiai tikejosi susirasti tau
tineje, ypac aktyvistineje sro-
veje, Kvislingu, Hachu, De-
grelliu. Taeiau nei tautininkai,
nei aktyvistai negriebe Vokie-
ciu meskeres ir grieztai atsi-
stojo prizes naziu okupacija uz
Lietuvos valstybes nepriklau-
somybe.
Lietuyos Nacionalistu Parti-
ia, kuri ispradziu bande isais-
knit Vokieciu planus ir laiki-
mai bendradarbiauti admins
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05
ROLsEVIKU TIKSLAS
ISNAIKINTI TAUTA

~ AAA AAAAAA1As1'
IsNAIKINTI TAUTA
Bolsevikai, 1939-40 m. nau.
dodamiesi tarptautine politine
situacija, Vokieciu jiegu ir in.
teresu nukreipinu j Vakarus
IL Amerikos, Anglijos demesic
sutelkimu Vakaru problemoms
nusistate uzgrobti Lietuva il
ja bolsevizuoti. Nors Lietuva
kaip zemes ukio, o ne pramo,
mes krastas, kaip tautinis il
religinis vienetas, buvo visai
priesinga bolsevizmui -- uzsi-
spyrusiu komunistu nesudare
net 1%, o jiems prijaucianciu
kahn ar sieke $50, - buvo jie-
ga uzimta, prijungta ir su dur
tuvu buvo atlikti visi juridi-
Mai aktai: liaudies seimo rim
kimai, Stalino konstitucijos j.
vedimas ir KIT.
Okupavus Lietuva, bolsevi-
ky taktika buvo aiski: isnai-
KNIT bolsevikams priesinga,
nepasiduodancia tautiskai ir
valstybiskai samoninga inteli-
gentija, ekonomiskai parbloks-
tt ukininkija, policijos pagalba
ziauriai valdyti Lietuva.
Tautine srove, ilga laika
tvarkydama Lietuva, buvo su-
telkus visas jiegas valdzios
aparatui. il buvo ispletus sa-
70 organizacijas, prisiugdzius
jaunosios inteligentijos. Boil
sevikai ,pirmiausia nuslave vi
So administracija, priverte in
teligentija arba begti j sveti-
mus krastus arba sukimso j
kalejimus. Dauguma tautinio
sajudzio veikeju buvo arestuo-
ta,' -isvezta j Rusijos ,kalejimus,
priverstiniems darbams.
KA PIRMIAUSIA WEE
y Per 1941 M. Birzelio 14-21 d.
isvezimus daugiausia isgaude
zurnalistus, mokytojus kurie
dirbo tautineje spaudoje ar
tautinese organizacijose. Ne
maza nukentejo ir kitos politi-
mes Lietuvos sroves, taciau,
nera abejones kad tautine sro-
We, kuri buvo ne vien bolsevi-
ku kaltinama uz Lietuvos val
ravima, yra daugiausia sudejus
auku bolsevikiniam teroro die
vui.
Pirmojo bolsevikmecio metu
tautinei srovei buvo sunkiau-
sia veikti konspiraciniu budu,
mes bolsevikai puikiai zinojo
visus los sroves vadus, vel.
kejus ir eilinius narius. Snipu
bolsevikinej sistemoj yra ne
kick krasto gyventoju.
zmones buvo ibauginti ne tik
priesu, bet ir draugu, broliu.
Taeiau, neziurint tokios sun
kios atmosferos, tautine srove
sugebejo islaikyti organizaci-
ja, palaikyti rysius su uzsie-
niais, skleisti antibolsevikine
kraste ir kovoti
del Lietuvos nepriklausomybes.
Daugelis tautlnlu veikeJu ~bu-
vo bo1seviku suimti tik po me-
tu aktyvios kovos, daugelis is
like gyvi ir toliau veikti Lietu-
vos islaisvinimui. Del tam IT,
kru priezasciu sio straipsnio
autorius nemato reikalo isvar-
dinti istisos eiles nuo bolsevi-
ku nukentejusiu tautines kryp-
ties veikeju, taciau uztikrina
kad Sis sarasas siektu ne SIM
tus bet tukstancius zmoniu.
VOKIECIU ATEJIMAS
1941 metu Birzelio 1925 d.
Lietuvoje viena okupacija pa
keite kita, Vokieciu, okupacija.
Vokieoiai tikejosi susirasti tau
tineje, ypac aktyvistineje sro-
y6ia Kvislinol1 Hachu De-
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05

Is Sveicarijos - DIR. A. Cos
tautas ir keli kiti.
IS Prancuzijos - keli zymus
pabegeliai zurnalistai.
Laikas nuo laiko gauname
ir nuo pabegeliu Vokietijoje ir
Austrijoje geru rastu. Ju pra-
deda ateiti dazniau.
Nekurie siu rasytoju gami-
ma ta nauja dideli veikala ku-
ri LVS leis - apie Lietuvos
okupacijas - bolseviku ir ma
ziu.
PASAULI siadien stebina,
sake vienas Americas spaudos
rasytojas, toks milziniskas De-
des Samo geradaringumas -
sutikimas dovanoti ivairio1ms
karo sajungininkems AZ bilijo-
nus dolariu lend-lease karo
skolu. Kaip zinoma, Preziden-
tas Truman rekomendavo ta
milziniska suma dovanoti ir
kaip tikima Kongresas sutiks.
Kitas valstybes nepaprastai
nustebino toks pasielgimas ir
zmones vel isnaujo eme stebe-
tbs Amerikos turtingumu, jei
galima dovanoti AZ bilijonus
dolariu, kuriuos zmones patys
turf sumoketi taksais, pirkimu
bonu, ir kuomet turi kitus 260
bilijonu dolariu savo skolu.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05
Neisvengiama pabaiga

Visa tai negai nesukelti didziuiu rupeseiu ir net
baimes Americas ir Angijos politicians ir ekonomls-
matyt kad karo nuonieketo pasaio atkurmni skersai
zeo tick politiniu tick r ekonominiu pozuru 'stoja
Sovietu sajunga Kaip a to keo Rrasalinti neis-
saukus karo su ja yra labai sunku gal r nemanona'
ii diena is dienos dideanciomis tkoncesomis, yra di
dzule beprotyste. Ankseiau veliau neisvengiamai
ates momentas kad ir prie gerausiu jokQ nauju
koncesu neb1s galima padaryt r tada raudonojo vii
ko gma staugina vilko sueduso paskutin jam nl-
mesto mesos gabalo kasn, noromsnenoromis lures is
girsti visas pasauls. g. - --. -
Bet ada tebus viena galimybe is dvieju: arba pasi
duot vilko sudraskomam, arba sukaupus jegas uz-
musti ia viska r tue budu padary gala jo nepasona
mann apetitui. Tikekmes kad mes gaesime butt antro-
sos galmybes ludinnkas r sykiu udininkais to kaip
vus po truput ina kilt is didzu dar teberusenanciu,
griuvesu.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1945-10-05

sauio rnka ne labausia trukstamais daiktas bet sv
pgais produkais, kad tue keliu buQ pakirsta ktu
sau gamyba. Gi jegu pavyzdziu init ir tokia ganga
sail kaip Amerka tai Wis delto statistka rodo kad jos
eksportas 1893 metals seke vs triu blijonu dolariu
tai yra rodynas kad net Amerika pasaulinei preky
bal esant apmirus islu abai daug opiu problemu Ir
kaip problemos gaetu butt ssprestos ei vienu d
u Saunga klr yra abai suinteresuota pakirsti bent
kuros Sales, ypae Americas, ekonomne pusiausvyra
padet ia islaikyti, gal niekas negaletu pasakyti
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15

Pfc Raymond Shelley is now
somewhere in France. He is with
the heavy armored division.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
Red Cross
Tells What
Is Needed

At the meeting of the Red Cross
Monday a report was read from
Mrs. Krall who was the South Lin
coin County Chapters delegate to
the Production Meeting held in Hell
ena, Jan. 19. She emphasized that
the most important thing on the
production program is.
Filled Kit bags, for ports of en-
barkation.
Untitled kit bags for overseas.
The hospital program.
Knitting.
Emergency closet in connection
with home service Ca Layettes for
those who are in need at home.
(b) mending etc, for hospitals. (c)
Other local needs.
There will only be small amounts
of yarn for knitters but knit wash
cloths for hospitals are needed.
With left over scraps of yarn they
wish the Chapters to make gloves or
wristlets and in making afghans use
bright yarn from raveled sweaters
or such. The boys like them better.
For war relief the following ar
ticles are needed.
Filled housewives of dark mate
rial for either Army or Navy
Layettes,
Knit wash cloths for overseas.
Heavy weight bath robes for over
seas.
Scuffs. A crocheted scuff from
pieces of materials is the favorite
Mrs. Gompf reported that Is lbs
of yarn had been given out, and she
still has Is lbs. on hand. Anyone
interested please see her.
Due to the absence Of Mrs. Sta
ley, Mrs Schlumm reported that
they still need sewers for the re-
naming kit-bags. The next project
will be scuffs, for the boys overseas.
The material has arrived. and will
soon be cut. Yarn to make wash
cloths for hospitals will be ordered.
Mrs. Noel reported having COW
cred IS home service cases during
the past month, which required 29I2
hours work by Mrs. Noel, Mrs.
Hunter and Mrs kensler.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
LADIES NIGHT ENJOYABLE
AFFAIR

Ladies Night proved to be a
most enjoyable affair Saturday
when members Of the Libby Volun-
teer Fire Department and their
wives, and guests, Mayor and Mrs.
f. M. Boyes and Patrolman and
Mrs. r. W. Riddle gathered at the
Legion Hall for a banquet. Sixty
persons were seated at the banquet
table TO partake of a lovely ham
dinner at 7:30 which was served
by members Of the American Lee
gion Auxiliary.
Mayor Boyes, who has been a
member Of the fire department for
20 years, most ably presided as
POSTMASTER, calling on various
members present, who responded
with interesting talks.
Following dinner, Ray Cole and
his orchestra furnished poppy 1mu-
sic to which dancing was enjoyed
until late hour.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
Quietest Session
In Many Yeors
Continued from page y

ennial total of s3.093 600 ear
marked for Montana's needy aged.
The annual old age benefits were
increased s296,8 annually, or
nearly 100000 for the next two
years over the l943-4 5 biennium.
Virtually adopted this week was
a house bill establishing the retire
ment system for Montana's high
way patrolman. The bill would pro-
vide that 10 per cent, or TI2 cents
be taken from every drivers license
fee and placed into the retirement
fund along with 81 per cent of the
patromans pay.
The controversial slot machine
bill, placing blanket Of state,
county and city taxes on all slot
machines legally operating in Mon
tana, was referred to the legislature
when it was shuffled from one
committee to another for further
study.
Killed, substituted, killed again
and then revived with slight
changes, the measure was recon-
mended for adoption by the house
committee on revenue and taxation.
then sent to the appropriations
committee on the advice Of speaker
George w. O'Connor, r., Carbon.
Although no actual state expendi-
ture is provided for in the heavily
rewritten measure, an appropriation
Difference in its title is In need of
ampllflcation or revision, O'Connor
said.
Inc bill, perennially unsuccessful
in previous legislative sessions, re-
portedly has the approval Of the
governor and the state board Of
equalization this year, with new
redeeming feature Of earmarking
all revenue for transfer into the
state general school fund.
Under its provision, state tax OF
500 would be placed on each slot
machine and counties and cities
would be allowed TO levy additional
taxes.
Meanwhile, another additionally
controversial measure legalizing
gambling throughout the state was
under consideration by the assem-
bly,. The bill would impose stiff
license fees Of up to $1,000 year
for gambling establishments and ur
to $500 per month for each game
in addition to authorizing counties
and cities to levy taxes of up to sc
per cent of the state tax.
Sponsors said that the two
measures would bring a total reve-
nue. of Sl,800,000 annually to the
state.
Designation of June 5, l945, as
the date for the special election te
select congressman to succeed
the late James F. O'Connor Of Liv-
ingston had received approval Of
the legislature this week. Date Of
the election would coincide with q
proposed special election to vail
date the issuance of Sl2,O0O,O00 ir
highway debenture bonds, thus
senate members said, effecting q
considerable saving for the state.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15

The Combat Infantryman's Badge
has been awarded to Pfc. Randall
H. Richmond for exemplary con-
duct in action against the enemy
in Europe. Private First Class Rich
mond, of the 7th Armored Division,
is the son of Birdie Richmond OF
Eureka He has been in the service
for one year. Pfc. Richmond was
graduated from Eureka high school
and was last employed as lumber
Jack in the woods in Marion, Mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Smith, for
merly of Rexford, Mont, now re-
siding in Seward, Alaska, write
they have three sons and three SON.
in-laWs in the armed forces VIM.
D. Smith of Rexford, S &c U. S. S.
San Saba, San Francisco, Calf, Sgt
Leslie R. Smith of Seward, now sta
toned at Whittier; Clyde G. Smith,
S &c, Seward, S. &c U. S. S. .Sher-
burne, San Francisco, Calf Cpl
Eddie Barnes, Seward, now sta
toned somewhere in France; Sgt
Wesley Laubscher, Seward, sta
toned at Whittier, Alaska, and Pvt
John Sumo in training at Anchor
age, Alaska.
With the U. S. Supply Forces in
ETO-Approximately $50 men of
the 9th Traffic Regulating Group of
the Transportation Corps, who have
helped keep supplies, equipment
and men moving on the European
continent, were recently awarded
Good Conduct medals for exemplary
behavior and efficient and loyal
service. Among the group was Sgt.
Cecil O Murphy, of Troy.
FORT SILL, Okla Technical
Sergeant Reese E. Bennett, Troy,
Mont, has entered the Field Artil-
lery Officer Candidate School at
this post. Upon completion of the
II week course he will be COM
missioned as a second lieutenant Of
field artillery in the Army of the
United States.
Sergeant Bennett was graduated
from Troy high school. He is the
son Of Mrs. Mabel Bennett, Libby,
Mont
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
Writes of Bitter
Fighting in France
Continued from page y


very height of the action and the
darkest moment for us our squad
leader was hit and | took command
Of our squad. 1t was responsible
ity heavier than I've ever felt be-
fore. And | hope that it will never
be that heavy again Anyway |
guess | did okay-We ran Jerry out
of our objective And I've been in
command ever since. I'm PFC now
and probably will be sergeant by
The time you receive this letter.
I'm doing staff sergeants job. But
| still feel little odd young
punk like me leading SO many men
into action.
III make out okay know I've
taken my men through some pretty
tough spots already It still re-
mains terrific job though. Many
men won't take the job in fact,
it Is regarded as one of the most
difficult Jobs in the u. S. Army.
And at times | believe that is O
great undcrstatement> Leading a
dozen or SO men into action and
having the responsibility for the
decision required in the fulfilIment
Of the mission is only part Of the
Job. We're responsible at all times
for the men and in part for their
actions. And that is plenty
Pfc. Huchala then goes on to
say, There's plenty of tough fight
ing ahead. Jerry is making us pay
for his homeland. | don't doubt
that We will win in the end, but
the price will be high. As for me,
don't worry about me-pray for
me. It helps-because your thoughts
and prayers are with me always.
And they are great comfort
through the dark moments
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

II. W Ford Of Troy was visitor
in Libby Monday.
Mrs. Ralph Tone and daughter
Betty Lou were visitors in Kalispell
last Thursday.
Mrs. Al Hamel received tele-
gram last week from her son, Ken
meth P. Boyle, who is with the u.
S. Army in Germany. He wired that
he was okeh.
Lorraine D. Myhr,. S &c, radar
man, will leave today to return to
his ship in San Diego. Calf, hav-
ing spent the past week with his
wife and family here.
Charles A. Challinor, Jr., was
called to Fort Harrison on February
6 for physical check-up. He is one
of the local men who saw much
service in the south Pacific.
Halver Rafdal came over from
Seattle during the past week for a
visit with his family here. He has
been employed by the U. S. Army
engineers there for two years and
reports that he likes the work very
much.
Perry D. Boyle (Bill to his friends
in Libby. who is superintendent of
the Portland, Ore, division of the
Washington Motor Coach system,
was recently elected a member of
the board of directors of the Ore
gon Bus Association. His home is in
Portland
Mrs. Geo Mccarthy writes from
Bend, Ore, renewing their sub
scription to the News, and among
other things she says: We are old
Libby timers and enjoy the paper
very much. Mr. Mccarthy is still
living. Had a stroke before we left
Libby five years ago, but is fail
ing fast
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Beardslev re-
turned to Libby last Thursday from
a visit of some time with their son
and other relatives in California.
They visited in both the San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles districts,
which they enjoyed very much. but
both state they are glad to get back
to Libby.
w M Cady was host over the
week end at his ranch home in the
Silver Butte district to Judge E. V.
Hunt of Standpoint, Ida, and Judge
Ole c. Wilson of Occur d'Alene.
Ida, with E. N Richards as a guest
from Libby. The men report most
enjoyable time and state that their
host is tops as an entertainer and
as a provider of good things for
hungry men.
Miss Geraldine Burke completed
her course last week as a student
nurse at Sacred Heart hospital,
Spokane, and will be home this Sat
urday for a short visit. Formal
graduation exercises for the mid
winter class will not be held until
next spring. Miss Burke's plans at
this time are not definite but she
expects to GO to work at her pro-
fession soon.
The ladies of the '06 Club and a
few non-member guests participated
in an enjoyable afternoon as guests
Of Mrs. Joe KujaWa Thursday af-
ternoon Of last week. The time was
devoted to 500 with three tables
in play, the games being followed
by the serving Of delicious lunch.
Mrs. Anna Christie won high score
prize for club members and Mrs.
Hans Westman for the non-member
quests
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
Terriers Down
Eureka Quintet

Libby Terriers downed the Eu-
reka five last Saturday Sd TO % in
a fast moving basketball game at
Eureka. The Terriers were ahead
throughout the first half with a
score of rs to IA at the ending.
In the second half the Terriers be-
gan to roll up the score with the
game ending SO to %.
Bob Chapman was high scorer of
the game with 10 points Eugene
Nelson was close by with II points.
Morgan was high for the losers
with points.
Lineup.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
GUILD HOLDS CARD PARTY

The home of Mrs. Roy Sherman
was the setting for an enjoyable
afternoon last Friday when eight
tables of bridge were in play, at a
card party sponsored by St. Mary's
Guild.
High score was captured by Mrs
Frank Warner, while second high.
went to Mrs. Lloyd Burpec.
The serving of cherry pie al a
mode by the Guild at the eoHelu-
sion of card playing marked the
end of a pleasant afternoon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
WILL PRESENT BAND CONCERT

Llbby high school band VIII pre-
sent its winter band concert Fri
day, February Is, at 8 p. IN. in the
New Central auditorium.
Two special numbers will be in
Guided, a trumpet solo by Anna
Ronning, accompanied by the band
and trumpet trio comprised Of
Barbara Rawlings, Carol Bremen
and Mildred McElroy. The Begin
ners Band will present two selec-
tions.
There will be no charge for the
program and the public is cordial
~ invited.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
CRESTON TEAM TO PLAY HERE

Coach Russell Wasley has sched-
uled a game with Creston, B. c.,
February II, on the Libby floor.
This will be the last home game of
the season for the Libby hoop
squad. Up to date the Terriers have
won 4 games and lost .
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
News From Those
In The Armed Forces

Pvt. Richard Slauson, son of Mr..
and Mrs, Hugh Slausen, is GONZALES
ing in a hospital at Camp Walters,
Tex, having been confined there
for a month with the ffu..
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15
GASOLINE AT WARLAND
STOLEN

The lock on the gas tank at the
E. N. Woodward store in Warland
was smashed and an estimated $50
gallons of gas stolen while Mr..
Woodward was in Seattle recently.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry F'ritsch CT
Ural were Libby visitors Tuesday
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-15
10 RED SATELLITES
go 10 satcllItes wlIhngl

Desc 10 satellites wllHngl
n< agly. revolve around Mos
bN < thus earth and other plan
IS Of the solar system swing
round our sun
To this list can be added
1ccho-Slovakia and Soviet Ger
hany
In Italy. France, Belgium and
treece the number, influence and
over Of the Communists is grow
re steadily.
The British election returns on
. .uly u will show the election Of
pveral Communists To the British
Parliament where there was only
ne previously
Stain has extended the Soviet
Russian frontiers more than 800
'hileS into the heart of Central
Europe.
The Red generaliSSimo, inhcri-
or Of the ambitions and aims of
;enghiS Khan. Tamerlane. Sulei-
nan, and the magnlficeut Peter
| he Great. did not halt at LeiCnitz
Ind Breslau where the ASiatic
|,ordes OF Ghengis Khan were
turned back.
Directly and indirectly. almost
| he whole Of what in 1914 was the
kustro-Hungary dual monarchy
has been absorbed by Soviet Rus
kia.
SWAPS I25 MILLIONS
About l25OOo.0O0 non-Russian
peoples in Europe have been
brought under the sway Of Mos
cow by Stain
The mobilizing. training and
Equipment Of the manpowcr Of
numerous satellite states. in co.
ordination with the Soviet Red
Army and under Red officers. is
planned and in part is already
being carried ont
In keeping with his foresight
that eventually there VIII come
a conflict between East and West,
bq0hen totaltarian Communist
$50 Russia and its neo-imper,
ialiSm and western democracy
Stain these days clipped from
Czecho-Slovakia "by agrecmentp
the very important strategic sub
Carpathanian corner. an area ap-
preaching the size Of Massachu-
settS NN. vy
All this was done in four short
years.
Still there are people who say
that Soviet RuSSia's communism
and neo-imperialism are not ag-
gressive. militant. or expansive.
And some people believe it,
CONTINUED TUESDAY,
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-15
Paris Goes All Out
Fer BastilIe Day
Yanks Join French
in 3-Day CeIe bration

PARIS. July Il tINSl Cafe
c,rlew Wore Cancelled N Paris
today as thousands of American
servIcemen and women iolncd
gay Pau>ions in the FIRST BaStllle
Day celebration since Nazl occu-
patton.
1t was Concy Island on sum
mer Sunday and Times Square on
New Years I've as Paris began
4 thrce-dav celebration Of the
French national holiday last night
with dancing IN the streets.
Largest celebration m q city
ablaze with colorcd lights from
end 10 end was in the Place BaS-
tile whore Frcnchmen and Amer
leans alike rededicated themselves
to the liberty won with seizure Of
the infamous prison during the
French revolution.
The BaStlllc column like such
other famed Paris landmarks as
Notrc Dame Cathedral and the
Louvre. were brilliantly flood
lighted Fireworks displays Will
continue for the next two nights.
Highlight of the celebration
will be a parade taking an hour
and a half 10 pass the stand where
u viii be reviewed by Gen Charles
dc GaullC'