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give protection in case of an emer-
gency.
I'VE must be so strong that no
aggressor, however rash, can per-
suade himself that We are open to
conquest" he wrote.
Mr.. Truman praised increased
efficiency of the armed forces, and
declared that the new defense or
ganization gives every promise of
eventual savings in the fields of ad-
ministration and supply"
Still lacking, however" he con-
tinued, "is the foundation of the
security. tructure-trained, disci-
plined manpoWer, adequate in num-
bers to fill the ranks of our civilian
components and to provide a broad
base for civil defense, using every
resource of our being in the effort.
Only universal training can assure
sufficient forces will be available in
the critical phase of another, emer-
gency."
Two Major Problems.
The President said veterans have
made rapid strides since they have
returned to civilian life, but that
two major obstacles-housing and
high prices-still stand in their path
"All of us know" he continued
shat these problems are not limited
to any one group of citizens. but
we must not forget that it is the
veteran who is hardest hit by re-
duced purchasing power in the face
of his substantial needs and by the
lack of adequate housing at prices
he can afford"
I'VE shall not have fulfilled our
responsibility to veterans until we
have guaranteed them the opportu-
nifty to find and hold jobs. Homes
and security, which are their stake
in this democracy for which they
fought" he asserted.
In another address, Secretary of
the Navy Forrestal called for a
stronger feeling of trust between
the United States and the war-torn
QdClOnS II Is trying 10 dIu.
Cites Need for Cooperation.
"If we are to use the assets of
wealth and power to heal and re-
store the world" he declared, I'VE
must have the help of those we are
trying to aid. We cannot do it eff
fectively in an atmosphere Of sus-
picion and accusation, of doubt and
cynicism."
Secretary of War Royal, after
adding his plea for universal mill
tary training, told the delegates
the Army already largely has fol-
lowed the Doolittle recommends
lions on officer-enlisted men rela-
tionships and that new disciplinary
systems will be set up for the serv-
ice.
"of course" he said, there must
be discipline. But it cannot be
discipline primarily of force and
threats and humiliation. 1t must
be a discipline based principally on
respect for and confidence in the
men who lead"
Vinson, Martin Honored.
In a special ceremony, the Legion
presented distinguished service med
ais to Chief Justice Vlnson and Sen
stor Martin, Republican, of Penn
sylvania.
From Bernard NJ Baruch, adviser
to presidents, came another plea
for peacetime consumption. Explain
ing he could not leave Saratoga
Springs, N. Y, because of work he
is doing on a program of veterans
assistance, Mr.. Baruch sent mes
sage to the dinner given for dis
tinguished guests last night by Paul
H. Griffith, Legion national COM
mander.
ct agree with the Legions stand
on universal service, but to be eff
fective and not waste precious time
and perhaps the lives of young men,
training must be accompanied by a
mobilization of America-military,
economic and spiritual" Mr.. Baruch
said
Industrial Program Required.
at must include an information
and intelligence service far beyond
anything heretofore undertaken;
vastly broadened scientific research;
advance air development: the main
tenance of our atomic weapon and
the thorough modernization of our
armed services.
Above all, we require an indus
trial program that will always make
us the chief arsenal of democracy,
worked out with q price-control and
tax program that prevent profiteer-
ing and imitation, and protect the
civilian population" he said.
Field Marshal Viscount Harold
Alexander, Governor General of
Canada, said the difficulties in
achieving peace should not give way
to alarm or encouragement.
For, after ALL" he said, history
teaches us that on the conclusion
of all great wars there are serious
differences of opinion on all matters
connected with peace and its many
intricate problems"
Shot through with screwball antics,
the three-hour 40 and 8 parade
down Eighth avenue was held last
night with rs vehicles, Is bands. "a
drum and bugle corps and scores OF
clowns in line.
In his annual report Mr.. Grifhtf