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The Omaha guide., 1945-03-24
LAND OF THE NOBLE FREE
(bv LAYLE LANE for CNS)

The latest evidence of the progressive deteriora-
ton of moral principles in the Big Three leadership
is the bargaining for a place at the April % world
conference of nations at San Francisco. In order to
become one Of the "peace-loving nations to lead the
world into the paths Of righteousness, a state must
declare war on Germany and Japan by March LIST
and thus participate in the greatest slaughter of all
history.
Several of the South American nations led off and
now Turkey and Egypt are the latest nations to de-
clare war-thereby assuring themselves a place III
the United Nations conference.
The small and the neutral states are thus beng
whipped into line so that there will be no effective
bloc to WELD any influence in opposition to the MUS
tees already so apparent in the decisions OF the Big
Three. Clerical and lay organizations which hope
to find in the smaller nations an avenue through
which to channel pressure for a just peace will be
almost completely silenced.
In the midst Of this twilight zone Of moral mte-
grafton, it is Of unreasonable satisfaction to find
there are still small groups here and there who keep
alive ones faith in mans spirituality. Such a group
IS that of the conscientious objertOrs, who have been
subjected to every abuse and villification that can be
heaped upon them.
The army QUESTIONABLE recognizes the right OF
conscience but army officials make having a con-
science an almost impossible possession. Take the
case OF Private Henry Weber.
From the time he received his questionnaire, Pri-
waite Weber lade it clear his political views would
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NEWSLETTER
WHATS HAPPENING IN
Washington
AFTER We DAY WHAT.

AFTER We DAY WHAT: 1t.
Col. Naylor, assistant to WPB chief
of operations says war production
will continue on a 1909 basis I'M
til last shot is fired against Japan.
Others talk of 17% cutbacks inn
mediately after We day. Govern
ment officials fear war production
would drop right now if workers
believe their jobs are to end after
victory over Germany. Armed ser
vics-haveing guessed wrong last
fall on supply requiremenus-want
no Interference with unlimited
war production. Orders from pro-
curement officers which once
would have been pared down be-
cause patiently excessive now go
through almost without scrutiny.
WPB is unwilling to take respon-
sibility for n shortages which
might occur and refuses to chal-
lenge present demands of armed
services.
But underlying facts indicate
must NC SOlHS uDSldnlldl cut
backs in war production soon after
We Day. The thousands of cargo
ships diverted from 5000 mile At
lantic run to 1000 mile Pacific runs
would be able to make only half as
many trips and therefore could
transport only half as much mater
lal as they are now carrying. To-
perhaps 1870 of our war ship
ment are going to the Pacific; 500
are being carried across the At
Iantic. If all our ships in the At
lantic could be switched to the Pac
is impossible-our
total fleet could carry only 7C9e
of our current shipments.
While the transfer of ships from
the Atlantic to the Pacific is being
made, goods will be stockpiled in
this country. Hence at some I'M
certain date, say three to six mon
tbs after We day, cutbacks far in
excess of 5000 must take place.
Wan on the Pacific front is large
ly naval, air and amphibfous. We
day will cause many changes in
material requirements, and espec-
tally in the proportions of various
items. Some war plants will have
1000 termination; some will have
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~ pass nv uAA GU ltSi SidllOI.
3O-HOUR WEEK. Preparing for
reduced industrial activity during
reconversion period, labor unions
are demanding contract clauses to
bar layoffs Of regular employees
until work week has been reduced
to 80 hours.
Even after 80 hour week has
been reached, layoffs of regulars
could not be made until the end of
a waiting period of four to eight
weeks. Layoffs, Of course, would
be by seniority.
Such nonflexible understanding
programs are opposed by manager
ment because:
l. Present working force would
be frozen with many inefficient and
marginal workers. Management
should be able to select = reduced
working force of the most efficient
workers for the specialized require
ments of c~hanegover to civilian
production.
2. 30-hour week would provide
unions with strong argument for
higher base wage rates, not only to
offset loss of overtime above 40
hours, but loss Of regular pay be-
low 40 hours. Increases would be
sought even if reduced schedules
were temporary.
---------
Some managements yield III con-
ceded the right to select for reten-
ton 80 Of all workers regardless
of their seniority.
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erica. The Dutch, ancestors Of the
same Queen Wilhelmina who was
heard ~bellyaching when the Nazis
chased chr out Of Holland. There was
a time in the Belgian Congo when the
eyes of the natives were put out with
red hot pokers, hands and feet chopped
off because the slaves failed to turn in
their quota of work. You can readily
see how this writer shed tears when the
Belgians were run out of Belgium. Of
all the slave owners and statesmen =
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truck out OF balance, and Of course, this leads to 9th
er troubles.
The state law requires that all trucks shall haul
loads according to the amount for which they are
registered.
II any load extends over four feet beyond the rear
OF the body Of the truck, it must be indicated by a
red flag u inches by u inches. After sunset, a red
light should be DISPLAYED.
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UNHEALTHY GAINS in capital
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. description
Of current profits on sales of farms
homes, stocks-are under attack.
ederal Reserve chairman Eccles
would impose 90% tax on profits
from security and real estate sales,
derived from purchases made after
a certain CUTOFF date and sold
within, say, two Ownership
beyond two years would reduce tax
rate perhaps by 10 percentage
points each year until $50 is reach
ed.
Farmers lead opposition. Say
tax would hold down sale prices
obtainable by farmers ready to re-
tire. Another claim: proposed tax
would slow down reeonversion.
Would tend to hold off market as
sets needed for business purposes.
ongress 50 far has no willingness
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KNOM YOUR STATE TRAFFIC LAWS

Remember the old saying: cts the last straw
that breaks the camel's back" This applies to
trucks too. Overlooking shortens the life of the
truck and tires, causing bent or broken frames, axl-
es and springs. A bent frame or axle throws the
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1t s Not too Late
Give to the Red Cross!
We Invite You to Use this Page,
to Express Your Thoughts, Ideas,
Editoria|Iy, whether pro or con

for terminating the contract only
to turn round and give the money
back as excessive profits in
gotiation. within the limits Of
their renesUuIaDle profits, therefore
many contractors have been willing
to waive claims against the govern
ment," says Director Hinckley.
Hence he supports Justice Byrnes'
recommendation that the Renegot-
iation Act be extended to December
l, 1945, because of beneficial eff
feet of such an extension on the
quick settlement of terminated
during high level war pro
duction."
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their orders stepped up. Locations
nearer the Pacific coast will be
preferred if they have sufficient
labor supply.
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EXTENSION or RENEGOTI-
ALTON ACT: Director of Contracts
Settlement, Robert H. Hinckley,
finds that renegotiation aids spec
dy settlement of terminated war
contracts. Reason: when c~ontrac-
tors are sure they have already
realized as large profits as they
will be allowed, it doesn't make
sense to demand additional money
The Omaha guide., 1945-03-24
PLAN,

"ALLENTOWN PLAN" - which
compels designated employees of
less essential industries to sniff to
war plants-now begins to lose eff
fectiveness as novelty wears off,
say reports from some communit-
les where this VINO manpower
draft program has been in operat-
ion. Dismissed workers either re-
tire temporarily or get bootleg jobs
from desperate nonessential en-
ployers.
Some union chiefs wink at viola-
lions within their ranks. In most
communities public opinion is an
tagonistic.
O'Mahoney-Kilgore Bill before
senate simply proposes TO give leg
islative sanction to VINO Directly
es. Washington thinks this has
slightly better chance of becoming
law than stronger May-Bailey Bill
passed by House.
The Omaha guide., 1945-03-24
eeklySumma
OF Editorials About or Concerning Negroes from
Daily NeWspapers Throughtout the Country.

Compiled BY the National Associat ion for the Advancement Of Col
NEGRO NURSES
l. American armed forces are short more than
10000 nurses at a time when their medical needs
snow many signs OF continuing to increase. Mean
time, OF the 5000 Negro women who are graduate
nurses, less than 300 are in the Army. The Navy
bars them entirely. According to Mrs. Mabel X.
Staupers, head OF the National Association Of Col
ored Graduate Nurses, applications by members for
Army Nursing Corps commissions are 'studiously
ignored. Yet Negro nuhSes work with white ones
and care for both white and Negro patients in a
number Of civilian hospitals in northern cities. Sure
ly race prejudice among wounded soldiers and sail
os is not so general as the policy Of the armed serv-
ices appears toassume."
Chicago SUM-. January 1s. 1s45)
9 "'Dear Mr.. Winchell: AS [ listen each Sun
day evening, [ am more convinced you are honestly
and conscientiously trying to help win the war and
make possible the winning of the peace. You men
toned the desperate need for nurses for the armed
forces. Can you as an honest reporter continue to
make the plea for nurses without adding the Army
wants white nurses? Of the 5000 registered Negro
nurses, the Army has taken 247, while the Navy
has taken not a one. Yet, we are told that 10000
nurses are needed at once and may be drafted.
Won't you say a word about this?'
Letter. prinesd In n col DmRaS S9 w 5aP9fry w1 hnc tif5,
3. "We received a private letter the other day
written on American Red Cross stationery from an
army hospital. 1t was written to express apprecia-
ton for a recent editorial about our Japanese-Am-
erlcan citizens. The writer is a lieutenant in the
army, although his last name is distinctly Japanese.
Hundreds Of American-Japanese Che wrote) now
lie sleeping in the hills of Italy, the plains of France
and the jungles Of the Pacific. And thousands
more are CALAMITY fighting for the Stars and Strip
es all owed the world. Wherever they are, whatev-
er they are doing, [ know that they are sending you
their blessings and best wishes
Des Moines Register. January 10, ls4)
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to pass the required legislation.
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DYNAMITE

by H. George Davenport

Since 1920 Negroes have been segregated in Am
The Omaha guide., 1945-03-24
HOUSING

l. "The Mayors Committee on Race Relations
is profoundly right when it declares that '%controv-
ersial' issues affecting racial tensions cannot be let
alone. The committee has been criticized for not
moving fast enough, but it cannot be accused Of
false complacency In 1914 the committee adj
dressed itself largely to educational work and ac-
ton to relieve immediate tensions. In 1915 it must
aggressively attack the sources of tension Import
ant as other phases are, no field offers a greater
challenge than that of housing. Both in obtaining
immediate construction to ease the wartime emer-
gency, and in removing restrictions which confine
Negroes to a badly overcrowded area, the commit
The Omaha guide., 1945-03-24

Some managements yield II con-
ceded the right to select for reten-
ton so of aH workers ~egardIes
of their seniority.
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Compiled by the National Association for the Advancement
ored People, 50 Fifth Avenue, New York. !, New York;
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03

~ '''' t''''N avn lo'N>"N 'NNiS
American eI.meats who d1sapprove of the present Polish regime
Q DIPLOMATIC OBSERVERS look for the Spanish government
OF Generahssmo Francisco Franco to continue its shift toward
center with possible restoration Of the monarchy in view
The transition is expected to De gradual and no sudden uprising
against Franco Is expected The gene1ahsslno IS reported anxious
to e1sr himself more and more INTO the background and to turn
Franco is desrous of letting the world forget that he won the
clul war almost a decade ago with the intervention of the late
pucc Bentio Mussohnl and Fuehrer Adolf Hitler these observers
believe
The Falangists are still the strongest power behind Franco, con-
trolling the army The army is loyal to Franco because it is now
better-unforned. armed and fed han at any time IN us history
Q IN THE DAYS WHEN VAUDEVILLE was in its glory. there
was A popular star whose best laugh line vas. Everyone wants
to get INTO the act He used 1t often to squash hecEers and un
the laugh upon them whenever his lines Eel interrupted.
That vaudeville star might well Use his favorlte gag at con-
eresslonal hearings o the atomic bomb. Everybody and his
brother have been coming forward to say what must be done with
the great force of nature unleashed for the first
time at Alanogordo. N M, and thereafter over Everybody,
Hiroshima and Nagasakl. Japan. N,w Wan.
Even Secretary of the Interior Harold lckes has
entered the atomic drama, along with Maury MAYER His Soy
lck chief of the smaller war plants corporation.
They specialized IN condemnng scientists who have opposed the
presence of government officials IN the board of the proposed
national scientific foundation for research in the atomic ea- Many
others testified. hour after hour p.
The old vaudevllans slogan still holds true Everybody wants
to get INTO the act"
Q MOUNT SURIBACHI ON TWO UNA. familiar to millions OF
Americans. has undergone a facial treatment. according to Under
secretary of the Navy Artenus Gates
1t does not resemble the spot that a great many people nave
seer" Gates says. They have unfortunately cut down Mt. Surf
BACH a bit There IS a move underway in Congress to make the
historic battle island d national monument, with approval OF ecre
tary of Navy James Forrestal who would Ike to e it done"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
A Serious Arteriu| Disease

ture of the legs, arms, heels ana
toes. Injections I given by the
doctor to block the sympathetic
nerves which control the size Of
the blood vessels.
If it is found that certain Of
the toes do not regain normal tenn
perature after this blocking of
the sympathetic nerves, it cannot
be expected that an operation for
cutting these nerves will bring
about Improvement.
Cutting Nerves
In the later stages of Burgers
disease, the cutting of the sympa-
thetic or involuntary nerves does
help in some cases. If the patient
is doing manual labor or is exc
posed to cold, every effort should
be made to find for him a type
Of work which does not permit
exposure to cold, thus preventing
further damage to the arteries.
The condition may continue to
the point where the circulation to
the toes is so deficient that gang
rene or death Of the tissue de-
velops. In such instances, an am
putation may be required.
Further studies of BURGERS
disease are needed to determine
just what produces it. Then per-
haps it may be possible to de-
velop can of treatment which
will permanently check the pro-
gress Of the condition.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
By HERMAN N. BUNDESEN, M. D.

ECZEMA is a skin rash that
occurs when babies have an over
sensitive skin. This oversensitivity
may be inherited or may develop
after birth.
Eczema in infants may be one of
three types. In the first type, the
rash usually occurs on the checks.
AS the baby rubs his face against
the pillow, the rash tends to
spread across the cheeks, may get
into the scalp and, finally, to the
arms, legs, and trunk.
Small Blisters
The rash starts as small, pale
pink blisters. Rubbing causes the
skin around the b~listers to become
Redeemed.
In the second type, the first signs
appear on the scalp with scales
that look like dandrutf. The skin
around the edges of the scalp is
redeemed, and, finally, the rash
may spread around the ears and
to the neck. Later on, the face
may be affected.
Third Type
The third type usually appears
in the folds of the arms, the backs
of the knees, and around the
wrists. Later on, it may extend
to the face and larger areas of the
skin. Persistent scratching may
eventually cause the skin to be-
come thickened. The lymph glands
in the regions near the rash may
become enlarged. AS a rule, the
irritation is worse at night.
In treating eczema, Doctor R. T.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
Rash on Over-Sensitive Skin

Brain of England suggests, first,
that the baby be made as COM
Portable and contented as possible
and kept from scratching the skin.
This may require the use of card
board cuffs. placed around the ell
bows. Second, anything which r.
ritates the skin should be kept
away from the baby and, third,
olntments or lotions which are
cooling and soothing should be ap'
piled to the skin.
Best Foods
In addition, the mother should
make an effort to ascertain what
foods are best tolerated by the
child, as well as those which may
tend to a~ggravate the eczema. Con-
stipation should be corrected if 1t
is present. Harsh laxatives should
not be used.
Doctor Brain also thinks that
small doses of alkaline prepara-
tons are helpful in treating &C.
zema, and that sedatives may be
prescribed by the physician II
needed to decrease the general IT.
ritability. He also suggests that
extra calcium or lime and vitamln
D be given. If the baby is not
breast fed, ordinary boiled cows
milk appears to be satisfactory as
the basis Of the diet.
1t is also suggested by many
physicians that soap not be used
on the skin, but, rather, that the
skin be cleansed with a non-irrltat-
ing oil.
With proper attention, eczema
in infants can be successfully
controlled.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
Meaning Of Heart MUrmur

in the armpit; if it is the same
when the patient IS lying down or
sitting up, or if it Is Influenced
by breathing. He vii also attempt
to find if the patient has had same
disease which has led to heart
damage, such as rheumatic fever.
In many children with fever,
heart murm". aevelop, bat these
disappear when the temperature
returns to normal. Heart muImurs
may also be heard in cases of tu-
berculosis which affect the pIeura
or lining membrane of the chest
cavity.
The thing to remember about
heart murmurs, then, is that they
indicate damage to the heart IN
most instances, but that the ex-
tent of the damage cannot be de-
termined until a careful study is
made by the doctor.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
S. B.: What is meant by hypo-
calcemia? What is the cause, and
what is the remedy?
Answer: Hypocalcemia means a
lack of calcium or lime in the blood.
This condition may arise from a
lack of vitamin ID" due to a de-
ticiency of calcium containing
foods in the diet, or to some dis
turbance of the absorption Of the
calcium from the intestines.
The remedy consists in taking
foods rich in calcium, such as milk
and its products, some special vita
min "D' products and, perhaps,
some calcium preparation, such as
calciUm lactate.
Y. R.: I am a young girl of six
teen and have b~oW-legs. Is there a
cure f0r this?
Answers: 1t is not likely that
bow-legs in a girl of sixteen al
be overcome except by means OF
an operation. Unless your deform-
lty is quite severe, it is not prob
able that such an operation would
be worthwhile.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
By HERMAN Il. BUNDESEN. NJ. D.

ONE of the questions asked fire.
quently l. VIVA is a heart muir
mur and what does it mean?' As
you may know, the beating Of the
heart causes certain sounds. If
these sounds I abnormal the con-
dItlon is called a nurmur. The
murmur may be heard when the
heart contracts and is then known
as q systoilc murmur. If it occurs
during the relaxing of the heart
II Is known "a a dlaStOllc murmur.
Heart mulmurs may arise from
a number of causes. They may be
due to damage to the heart valves
or to defects in other parts of the
heart. Some murmurs may be due
to conditions not affecting the
heart itself.
Finding Cause
When the doctor hears a heart
murmur he is confronted with the
problem of finding out its cause.
In order to do this, he must make
a complete examination Of the
heart, including an X-ray, to de-
termine if its size is increased, and
an clectro-cardiogram or electrical
tracing Of the heart beat, which
also gives some indication as to
whether or not the heart may be
damaged.
There are certain things about
heart murmurs, themselves, which
may help the doctor in deciding as
to their cause. Most heart muir
murs, it is true, are due to dam
aged heart valves. The valve may
be so injured that blood flows
backward through it. During the
healing process, scar tissue may
form which narrows the opening
through the valve or produces
what is known as astenosis. This
also will produce heart murmur.
Murmur Location
The physician will attempt to
determine where the murmur is
located and whether it is heard
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03

executive mansion Ordinarily. he would have at
least conferred with the president. but
Back of the situation lies the fact that RZv-
moWSkl represents only the Polish provisional
government. created as a result of a compromise
with the Soviet Union. That provisional govern
ment is on probation" until establishment of a
fieely-elected one next year
To have been received at the White House
might have been interpreted in Poland as midi
eating United States approval of his. present
regime 1t might also have set a precedent for
future visits from the foreign ministers OF the
Stll-suSpeCt provisional 'GemOcratic' Balkan
governments Undoubtedly 1t would have stirred
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
By HERMAN N. BuNDESEN. M. D.

BURGERS disease is q con-
dition that affects the arteries, par
ticularly those of young men who
smoke. At the onset of this disease.
the symptoms n so mild that the
disorder may be confused with
other conditions. Often the patient,
mistakingly thinking that his dis
comfort is due to trouble with the
arches in his feet, will have pads
put in his shoes to support his
arches and have his legs massaged.
Finally, the condition progress
es far enough so that a diagnosis
Of Burgers disease is made. Yet,
according to Doctor Geza de TAX
ats of Chicago, if a diagnosis is
made early, and the patient stops
smoking, is given plenty of fluids
and salt, and injections of typhoid
vaccine, the progress of the entire
condition may be checked. In ad-
dition, all sources of infection, in
Guiding ringworm infection, should
be eliminated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
Mz4x4eW AS5lIhINGTON
~Rzymowski Visit Colied
For Delicate Hondling
Fronoo Government Seen
Becoming More liberol
Special 70 Central Press

. WASHINGTON The United States had to steer a narrow
diplomatic rouls,. during the recent visit of Polish Foreign Minister
WNccutv Nzymo&sI He WAS IN the peculiar position OF being
a White House guest without we seeing President Truman
nMALal ML--. II4mse- VISITORS cottage across te street from TIE
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-11-03
Muscular Pain

In the later stages of Burgers
disease there is pain in the muscles
after exercise, such as walking.
This condition is known as inter-
mittent claudication. According to
Doctor de Takats, when the di-
sease has reached this stage, the
patient must be carefully studied
by measuring the skin tempera-,
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