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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-02-16

will no longer be a barrier to
amity and understanding and
friendship among men, Pegler
has the gall to ridicule democracy
just because it is the objective Of
the democratic process to safe
guard the right of all minority
groups to be different and con-
tribute in their own way to the
overall strength Of our country.
The world, at the present time,
is drawn tow a d two opposite
focal centers of power and ap-
peal: the one is Russian in power,
and Communistic in appeal; the
other is the United States in
power, and individualistic democ-
racy in appeal.
When Pegler derides the demo-
cratic way of American life he is
adding his loud voice to the enc
mics of our country. How can
anything be gained by Pegler's
negative approach to world prob
lens? Let us direct the thinking
of our readers through the many
able columnists who write from a
more profound and unprecedented
standard Of observation and un-
derstanding.
With best wishes and kindest
regards, am
Very cordially yours,
Isadore Moscovitz, Editor
The Southern Jewish Weekly
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-02-16
David Horris Gets
Magazine Award

David Harris, president Of
David Harris and Company,
wholesale liquor distributors in
Jacksonville, Pensacola and Tam
pa, has been awarded the Spirits
magazine certificate of merit.
The award was made recently
in the office of Mayor Hayden
Burns and was in recognition Of
"unfailing integrity, and high
standards of service" shown by
Harris and his organization. Pres
ent for the ceremonies were Maui
rice Cherry, president of the
Jacksonville Retail Liquor Deal
ers Association; B. B. Haas, New
York City, advertising manager,
Melrose Distillers, Inc; and Ansel
Chepnik and Donald Cohn, sales
manager and comptroller, respec-
lively, of David Harris and Com
pany.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-02-16

On February 9Th we sent the
editor of the Journal the follow
ing letter:
Editor, Jacksonville Journal
Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Sir:
Although I am no longer shock
ed or amazed at the idiotic out
bursts of Westbrook Pegler, who
writes for the Journal, I cannot
permit his latest denunciation of
American democracy to go un-
challenged.
Writing on his pet theme, the
meaninglessness Of democracy,
Pegler shamelessly admits that he
cannot be counted among those
who profess to abhor distinctions
as immoral and undemocratic."
Only recently Pegler had the eff
frontery of calling himself bet
ter democrat than Mrs. Roosevelt.
He defined democracy as "vul-
garity" and a fraudulent term"
used equally by ignorant persons
and intellectual takers.
While decent men throughout
the country and the world are
dreaming of the day when "dis-
tinctions of raciality and religion
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1951-02-16
Jewish Weekly Writes Jacksonville
Journal About Pegler's Column

During Week thoughts
those forces which striving aeorate conditions which make
for better understanding and good will all religious crees
and also look eliminate the evil forces which foul
air and spread hatred It in this spirit that ovaed
70 write the Jacksonville Journal that
the others in protest the weekly column
Pege who the minds Of Journal
attacks democracy and the institutions which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
Godfrey Is Sued
For $250,000 by
Hawaiian Singer
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Arthur
Godfrey. radio and television en-
tertainer, was sued for $250,000
yesterday by a 23-year- old Hawai-
ian singer who claimed. Mr. God
frey broke an agreement to have
her appear on his program.
The action was brought in State
Supreme Court by Mignon Violan-
thy w. Fo. known professionally
as Mikilani Fo, who said she for
merly was connected with the
Queens Surf. night club in Hon.
olulu.
The Columbia Broadcasting Sys-
tenn, on which Mr.. Godfrey ap-
pears. was named co-defendant.
Miss Fo said in her complaint
that Mr.. Godfrey selected her as
a winner in a talent contest held
last July 81 at the Kapiolani Park
ground in Honolulu. Mr.. Godfrey
told her, she said, that if she quit
her night club job and came to
New York she would be featured
on his programs at a salary of
$3.50 week for a period not ex-
ceeding three months.
She and other winners few to
the United States, she said, but
she was not put on his program
although other Hawaiian winners
were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
$4,000 in Area Enrolled
In Medical Service

A total of 256,0o0 Washington
area residents are now enrolled
in Medical Service of the District,
DR.. Frank D. Costenbader, presi-
dent, announced today.
Medical Service, which began
operations in April, 1948, was
established and is sponsored by
the medical profession for prepay
ment of the cost of surgical and
obstetrical care.
During the second quarter of
1850, DR.. Costenbader said, the
plan was credited with leading all
others in the country in the per-
centage increase of population
enrolled. At the close of the third
quarter, September 80, latest date
for national enrolment figures
available, 30.63 per cent of the
Districts population was enrolled
in Medical Service, he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
Pope Urges Pastors
To Regain Weak and
|Languid' for Church
BY the Associated Press

VATICAN CITY. Feb. 6.-Pope
Plus on the eve of Lent today
urged his church's pastors and
Lenten preachers to intensity their
efforts to bring to Roman Catholi-
cism those far from it.
In an annual address the Pope
as Bishop of Rome addressed him
self primarily to churchmen there
But his words by inference were
extended to other great cities and
to the countryside throughout the
world.
The pontiff recalled his 1850
Christmas message to the world, in
which he urged an apostolate to
reconquer for the Catholic church
the weak, the languid and the
vacillating." He urged his listen
ers, whom he received in special
audience in the Vatican's Con-
sistorial Hall, "to apply his
thought to Rome" He said:
When We think of the present
conditions in the great cities-and
what we wish to say, alas, applies
often also to the remote country
side-we cannot free ourselves of
grave thought:
"This palpitating world, sus-
pended between the memory of a
cruel war scarcely finished and
the fear of new conflict that
would be incomparably more afro
cious. invokes with anguished cry
the security of it's existence"
The pontiff expressed the hope
that the desired security would
not apparently a reference to
Communism) be as that of the
barbaric invasions that brought to
Rome and the provinces with I'M
speakable sufferings, the symp-
toms of a rapid decay"
Comparing current conditions
with those of the barbarian inva-
sion Of Rome, the pontiff urged all
those in responsible positions to
multiply their efforts Ito DOM
mate and curb the invasion of
moral evil that infects the air of
public and private life."
Admitting that 1t is sometimes
very difficult for priests to ap-
proach directly some quarters and
circles. the Pope urged priests to
collaborate with laymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
Use Of Spells System
In Defense CHARGED

A charge that partisan politics
is permeating the Government
agencies dealing with economic
sterilization, civil defense and
price and wage controls was made
today by Mrs. Clifford Mayes, as
sistant chairman of the Repub-
lican National Committee.
Mrs. Mayes spoke at the open
ing session of tWo-day meeting
held by the Advisory Board of
the National Federation of Wom-
ems Republicans Clubs at the
Mayf1oWer Hotel.
The Administration, the speak
err said. already is building its
forces out in the States for 1852"
through the defense agencies.
Appointments at the State and
local level are being made on a
"spoils basis" she asserted, re-
warding defeated candidates, for
mer officials and political hacks.
The delegates representing ap-
proximately 80 States, were
greeted by Chairman Guy George
Gabrielson of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, who praised the
federation for it's close co-opera-
ton with the regular party or
ganiZation.
Mrs. Joseph R. harrington, who
is beginning her second two-year
term as president of the fedora
ton. said this country has been
ut-thought. not out-fought" in
its battle against totalitarism dur
ing the past year. "All of us agree
that the responsibility for this
failure rests square upon the ad-
ministration in power" she as
serted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
East Silver Spring PTA

The Parent Teacher Associa-
ton of the East Silver Spring Ele-
mentary School will meet at 8
o'clock tonight in the school audi
forum. Civil defense will be dis
cuSSed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-02-06
Eric Johnston Reelected
Film Association Head
By the Associated Press

bY The AsSoclofed Press
HOLLYWOOD, Feb. Eric
Johnston, economic stabilizer, eau
always come back to his job as
president of the Association of
Motion Picture Producers.
The Board of Directors re-
elected him yesterday. Y. Frank
Freeman, chairman, also retained
his post after the annual meeting.
Northern pike will spawn when
the water reaches go degrees in
the spring; bass at IS to 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-14
Negro Planning 10 Run
For Louisiana Governor
by tho Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. June IA,
Kermit Parker. 40-year-old New
Orleans pharmacist. has an
nounced his candidacy for Gov
|ernor Of Louisiana.
He said he was supported by
the Louisiana Democratic Civic
Association, a Statewide Negro
political group. He is president
"As far as I know" he told re-
Iporters here, II am the first Ne
gro citizen to seek a State office
lin Louisiana since reconstruction
days"
Mr.. Parker, graduate of Xavier
University in New Orleans. is a
member of the board Of commits
sioners for the State Industrial
School for Colored Youths.
Mr.. Parker said he would file
as a Democratic candidate with
the Democratic State Central
Committee.
The Democratic primary viii be
held next January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-14
Illinois Legislature Passes
Ills Own '0ber' Law
BY the Associated Pres,

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. June A.
The Illinois House last night voted
to outlaw communism in the State
by making it a prison offense to
seek overthrow Of the Government
|or belong to subversive organiza-
tions.
The bill. supported by the
American Legion. went to Demo-
cratic Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson for
final action.
Patterned after Maryland's Ober
law against communism, the bill
sets a top penalty Of 20 years in
prison and a fine Of $4,000 against
ANY one attempting or conspirine
Ito overthrow constitutional Gov
eminent by force or other unlaw-
full means.
This same punishment would
apply to persons advocating OF
teaching the commission Of such
acts or destroying records or hid
ing funds Of subversive groups.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-14
How the Indiuns Come

BOSTON.-The first American
Indians came over the Bering
Straits from Asia as a hunting
people some Is to Is thousand
years ago, according to archaeolo-
gist computations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-14
IVinlond Before America

BOSTON.-America was first
called Vinland by explorer Lief
Ericsson because when he reached
the coast around the year of 1909,
he reported discovery of an abun-
dance Of wild grapes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-06-14

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You can The dfferencel
Valley Forge is extrosh body TOO. You toste HE
differencel
To top o Voley Forge exircsmoo because it's eyed
exrcong. Whots more, its made Of Americas most
modern breweres with its pure Aresion well woter Try this
better beer tonight
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

Swedes have another prominent
public official in Mike (Mika)
Holm. born in Jamtland, Sweden.
b1ornson, former journalist,
says he has served longer in pub
lie office than anyone else in the
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

also guest speaker at meetings of
the Icelandic Vestri Society, Bal
lards Calvary Lutheran Church,
the Norwegian Commercial Club
tits members gave him stand
ing ovation, and honored guest
at a party in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Klovee, he got to
renew some old Icelandic acquain-
tances. They were Center Archi-
tect Edward Nahum, and three
or four other Americans who
served in Iceland during World
War II. There Bjornson also
served along with his three BROTH
ers, at one time. He is married to
an Icelandic woman, who was with
him in Seattle. He got to meet
several real Icelanders, too, such
as Mrs. Jacobina johnson.
We have a good bunch We'll
hear more from Bjornson in years
to come, and that couldn't help
but please his many new Wash
ington friends.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
Norwegians Will
Forecast Weather
More Accurately

Professor H. Solberg of the
Meteorological Institute in Oslo
has revealed that he and a group
of his Norwegian colleagues are
working out a new and better
method of forecasting weather
changes by means of mathematical
equations. He described it as "nu-
merical prediction of weather"
Interviewed by the Associated
Press, the Norwegian scientist
said existing formulas for calcu-
lating weather changes by means
of equations were too complicat-
ed. Professor Solberg said he ex-
pected that the electronic COM
puter, on which he is now at work,
would carry numerical weather
forecasting one step further
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

in the world outside of Norway.
Fact is that our Seattle-celebra-
ton of the day far outnumbers
Brooklyn's on the average.
For thirty years they have
been talking about Norway
House" in Brooklyn and this year
they claim they got it. Fact is
they got 10 year lease on some
kind of an old rundown business
building which remodelled gives
them plenty of offices and stores
to let-but no auditorium.
Here in Seattle we talked about
Norway Center for two or three
years and got a building that
Prime Minister Gerhardsen said
compared favorably with anything
they have in Norway.
Here in Seattle we celebrate
Left Erikson Day with more than
1000 in the audience.
I do not know how they cele-
brated the day in Brooklyn, but
I do know that Nordisk Tidende
closed their offices and printing
plant on Columbus Day, October
the 18th! In the last issue of
N. T. editor Soyland suggests in
a two-column leader that We in
this country rather than celebrate
Left Erikson and Columbus Day.
institute a Discovery Day" and
dish out the honor on a $3.50 ba-
sis between Left and Christopher.
If anybody suggested anything
like that here in Seattle, believe
he should be deported to Brook
Ign, pronto.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
Spotlight on
Norwegian
Americans
By A. BJERKESETH

Many times I wonder if we Nor
Wegian- Americans out here in the
far west are of the same calibre as
our landsmen on the East Coast?
Let's take look at Brooklyn and
compare it with Seattle as far as
Norwegian-American are con-
cerned. First of all I'll admit
that Brooklyn takes the cake" as
to quantity-they outnumber us
two or three to one, which is only
natural as they live 5000 miles
closer to Norway. And of course
every Brooklyn-ite will tell you
that they represent the salt of
the earth" of the Norwegian
American brand.
Their closeness to Norway has
benefited them in many ways
especially when it comes to keep
in contact with the Old Country.
Whenever an important visitor
comes he naturally lands in their
midst, and with Brooklyn as
headquarters perhaps ventures as
far west as Chicago and Mime
apolis. For instance when Prime
minister Gerhardsen few months
ago visited USA, the plans con-
corning his trip were limited to
Chicago. = 1t was only because
Gerhardsen himself insisted that
the tour included flying trip to
Seattle. We all know that he was
very favorably impressed with
his discovery" of the real west.
"Nordisk Tidende" in Brooklyn
always describes their 18th of
May celebration as "the biggest
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
Tourists Can See
Too

The exciting Arctic cruises from
northern Norway to Spitsbergen
were resumed this summer by the
S. S. Lyngenfjord. Leaving from
Tromso, the vessel made three sue
cessful sailings during August,
with near-capacity loads of tour
lists. After three days of sight
seeing in the Spitsbergen ports of
Longyear City and Ny Aalesund.
where the Midnight Sun can be
seen until Aug. "a, the S. S. Lynn
genfjord returned to Tromso.
Plans are afoot to expand the
sailings next summer, to include
calls at three other cities-Nar-
vik, Harstad and Hammerfest.
Serious efforts are also being
made to reopen the well-known
Hotel North Pole, in Ny Aalesund.
so that tourists may stay over in
Spitsbergen between ships.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

women, they become politicians n
forget about all the nice things
they learned in school. They land
in Washington, DC, n get mixed
up in all kinds of monkeybusiness
such as graft war-making.
1t don't make sense. In spite
of all the education, we get dumb
er all the time. The whole world
is in a mess. But don't blame the
World. The World is getting old
n feeble 2 cope with all the
screwballs. But still, it's a pretty
good old world at that.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
YOUR Social
Security Status

If you work for yourself and
are planning to include your own
name on the quarterly social Sc
curity tax return you file for your
employees-don't. So says Dan
Mather, Jr., manager of the Sc
attic social security office.
Mr.. Mather says that many self
employed businessmen who were
brought under social security as
self-employed people by the 1850
amendments ale under the impress
sion that they should report their
own income in the same way they
report the wages paid to their
employees. That isn't correct. Self
employed people report their own
net earnings for social security
purposes only once year, at the
end of the year when they make
their own individual income tax
returns.
Self-empoyment earnings (ex-
cept earnings from operating a
farm and from certain profess
sions) are covered by the law and
must be reported if they are $500
or more in a year. A form for
making the annual report and fig
uring the tax, which is ~ %, will
be included with individual income
tax forms. The special form,
which self-employed people must
file for the first time with their
income tax returns early in 1852,
will be used to give them social
security credit for the first SO, 500
of their self-employment income
for 1851.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

"A man drinks n gets drunk. He
gets 2 drunk n can't drink nc
more. He drinks a cup black
coffee 2 sober up on, n then drinks
some more.
U don't get drunk from drink
ing coffee, but if U drink 2 much
of that, U might get heartburn
from it. Well, if U do, a teaspoon
full Of baking soda in a glass of
water will take care of the heart
burn, then U, can drink some
more coffee again.
Lots of people eat rich food,
2 fat or 2 sweet n ruin their
stomachs. They spend a fortune
on a doctor 2 get cured, so they
can eat all the things they are
not supposed 2 eat.
Millions of dollars are spent on
research in medical science, on
serums n what not. so some more
or less valuable individuals can
be saved from deadly disease n
his life prolonged 4 a few more
years We have blood banks. Peo-
pie donate a pint or two of their
blood 2 save a life.
At the same time we spend bill
lions on inventions, atom bombs
or other still more destructive
things that are able 2 kill thous-
ands of lives in l blast.
The same person who donates
blood 2 the Red Cross also pays
his share to the cost of atom
bomb construction. All taxpayers
are in on that. We pay taxes
whether we like 2 or not, n part
of the tax money goes war ma
terials (atOm bombs included). We
have black jack in l hand to
hit somebody with in the other
hand we have a bottle of liniment
to smear on the wounds.
There's taxes on everything. u
can't turn around without pay
ing taxes. 4-give me, saying 1t
but Z being taxed even when
using the bath room. (There's u
sales tax on toilet tissue).
We're paying taxes so old peo-
pie will have pension when they
r old n unable to labor. N the
same tax money also goes 2 a
staff of office workers, clerks,
shoppers managers who hand out
the pension money 2 those old
people. That is, what is left of it.
We're paying taxes 2 keep the
schools going 2. Our kids get
ting better n better educated ev-
cry year. They go 2 high school
n even the university. But when
these kids grow up to b men and
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Viking fete in a
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people sat in
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