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PAGE FOUR NORTH GEORGIA TRIBUNE FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 1939 Published Every Friday at Canton, Georgia, by the Tribune Printing Co., Inc. PAUL W. JONES, President FOM ARNOLD, Editor; J. B. PARHAM, Bus. Mgr. The North Csorgia Tribune will not be liable for errors in advertising be- yond cost of advertisement. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, in advance (In Cherokee and adjoining counties) $1.00 Six Months, in advance (In Cherokee and adjoining counties) 65 In distant Georgia, one year in advance $1.50 Outside Georgia, one year in advance $2.00 Enteres as Secend-Class Matter April 6, 1934, at the Post Office at Canton, Ga., under the act Ox March 3, 1879. Advertising rates on request Oh, What a Mess In This U. S. DANICKY AMERICANS sent food prices rocketing. There is no other explanation to the increased prices in foodstuffs. Restaurant owners, at the first moment after war was declared, bought millions of dollars worth of sugar. Housewives raided the grocer’s sugar bins and took all they could get or pay for. The same was true of other commodities. And of course prices went up. They always do in the face of strong demand. The very silly, foolish people, who rushed to try to get enough sugar to last a year against a possible advance of a few dollars in the entire year’s supply, slashed at their own fi- nancial pockets. Because they will have their su- gar or their lard, or whatever they were able to hoard, but all the other foodstuffs will take sympa- thetic leaps and it will cost the customers much more than they could possibly save. It wasn’t the stock market that did this. It was panicky Americans who have only their own selfish- ness, greed and fear to blame that they must pay more. KEEPING PEACE How can you expect, then, that Americans with no more intelli gence than that will keep out of this war ? They don’t even want to keep out. They are obsessed with the idea that has come from On High, that there is room on this earth for only one kind of government. We hear the plea to save the dem- ocracies. The fear is that if the democracies don’t destroy all other kinds of government, other kinds will destroy the democracies. That is the same fallacy, ap- plied to religion, that plunged Europe into half a millennium of hate and strife and about 300 years of actual war. Before Am erica was founded men had decid- ed that either the Infidel or the Christian must rule the universe. Each thought the other must be killed off to save its ownself. Religious hatred became so rife that after the Infidel was routed from Europe forever, the Chris- tian groups began killing each other off. People thought that Catholic and Protestant, Jew and Gentile, Lutheran and Baptist could not survive together. There followed the most dis- graceful chapter in the history of civilized man. If you call it civilized when men kill each other and torture each other by wrack of Inquisition, because of varying religious views. It was rank intolerance. It was a queer kind of peace. THIS NEW LAND They came to America, the per secuted ones, and founded this new land. They said "enough" of fighting. They said each may think and worship as he may please; and America prospered. Christians didn’t stop hating, but they did stop killing. The les son was reflected in Europe and they stopped killing each other there for religious reasons. But they started hating and war- ring over the kind of govern ments they should have. So that by 1914 it became so bad that a world conflict started between the thoughts of imperialism on the one side represented by the Kais- er and dominionism on the other represented by Britain. SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY And America joined that war. America lost sight of tolerance. Tolerance must apply to govern ment just as much as to religion. But America forgot that every people have a right to any kind of thought and any kind of govern ment and any kind of church desi red. We even forgot that we had set up a free nation just to prove that fact, and that we had proved it. So we set out to save the democra cies. What we forgot was that no democracies existed in Europe. Britain was a kingdom, Russia a monarchy of the most despotic sort, ruled by superstition and re- ligious idolatry, France a Socialis- tic republic ready to turn the red- inside of its coat outward at any moment. So we fought to save the dem- ocracies, denying the other side the right to its own sort of govern ment. After all, if a man or a na- tion wants to wear clothes that scratch the skin or adopt govern- ments that irritate themselves, that should be their business. And after we found we hadn't saved any democracies because there were none to save we set a- bout making some. HAND-MADE DEMOCRACIES First we denounced imperialism to the defeated Germans, and told them to have peace they must have a democracy. They set up un- der our benevolent care a repub- lic that passed the censors for democracy, enacted an old Im- perialistic leader president, and saw it fall, its people starved into socialism that they dubbed NAZI. Hitler led them and they pros- pered, but we couldn't stand to see that and we began nagging. We made democracies to keep the world safe from war, secure in peace. We were concerned then with peace with a proviso. That was a peace in Europe that we could get along with, as we were remind- ed the other evening by Presi- dent Roosevelt we are now con- cerned. In other words, we were and are, concerned the idealists say, with a peace in Europe that meets our approval. So we made some more democ- racies, including Poland and Czechoslovakia, handmade demo- cracies designed to keep the peace. They are the tinder that has en- veloped Europe in a new war simply because we could not then, and do not now, seem to under- stand that peoples have the right to set up any kind of government they like. The world will never have any kind of peace without tolerance, religious and political. We have lost it. We are fighting just as futile wars in Europe now as were those that swept Europe because of re ligious views, and which all Chris tians look back now upon as bar- baric. Oh for a foresight to match our hindsight. TOO MUCH SUGAR Thus Christians and Pagans to day are slaughtering each other because of the kinds of govern ment each despises in the other. If they could but see, they are fighting the old stupid hatreds and intolerances all over again--just under a different name. And we in America are being reminded by the President that we must save the democracy we failed to save in 1914-18, without a thought of Flanders Field where still the poppies blow. Still what can you expect of an America where its people hoard sugar in times like these? We have had years of overpro- duction. We have killed cattle and pigs, burned wheat, plowed up cotton and left sugar beets rot in the field because prices were too low to pay the freight, and hun gry people too lazy to go to the food where it wasted. We still have too much sugar and it went up in price $1.30 per hundred wholesale in one day, be- cause of a war in Europe over how the internal affairs of na tions may be run. We still have the capacity to double our sugar supply. And with sugar spilling all over the floor, even plenty for the ants to eat, we start hoarding sugar. I say, what can you expect from that kind of brains? ONE SMALL BLESSING One small blessing crops up. We have learned the fallacy of plan- ned production. We kept cotton production down, cut the dollar value in half, and still we have eight-cent cotton. That's four cents. We cut the production of su- gar down and sugar prices stayed down just the same, or with little variation. The reason sugar stayed cheap was that people had all the sugar they wanted or could buy. It was not that there was too much, or too little; it did not soar in prices when the product- tion dropped. Sugar in this re- presents all foodstuffs. And the other day when lots of individuals began wanting sugar it went up. So did land. Why? THE MARKET WAS STRONG Anything becomes dear in price when many want it. There is no more and no less land in Flori- da than when it had a land boom. But you paid then thousands of dollars for land that now costs you only dollars. The market was strong. Every body wanted Florida land. It went up. Everybody stopped want- ing it. Land went down. So this little flurry has proved how foolish we have been try- ing to control prices by govern- ment edict and planned produc- tion. Let's let the Jews and the Pagans and the socialists and the Nazis and the Communists settle their own disputes and look to a straightening out of our own aff- airs. It's high time. ‘Evil Old Man’ Gains Support By LEONARD ROAN IN THE MOST recent issue of Liberty Magazine there is a leading article entitled: "Is Garner an Evil, Whiskey- Drinking Old-Man?” Therein the author, Walter Karig, attempts to answer the question all America is asking on what kind of a man is he whom John L. Lewis so bitterly assailed. Mr. Karig goes back to 1884 and tells how Grover Cleveland was elected to the Presidency largely because of the cry against him that "a vote for Cleveland was a vote for rum, Romanism and rebellion.” The nation always reacts to bigotry and slander, says Mr. Ka rig, revealing that thousands of letters and telegrams have poured into the capitol from persons de claring that “anybody John L. Lewis hates that much is the man for me.” It seems that Lewis has staged one too many “sit-downs” when he tried it on "Cactus Jack," says the author. "When you sit down on a cactus plant you know just what happens.” And just in the case of Cleve- land, he says, one man's bigoted, unrestrained tongue may again have set his intended “victim” on the path to the White House. (Most of the national polls have shown a sharp upward reaction to the Garner column since the Lewis blast.) Marquis James, in the latest Saturday Evening Post, says: "When Lewis denounced Vice- President Garner....the head of the CIO may have elected the next President of the United States. John N. Garner already was a can- didate—the leading one if Mr. Roosevelt is not a candidate. But the spontaneous resentment that was aroused in the Senate and the House and in the country at large to the labor leader's tirade pushed the Vice-President so far out in front that he will be hard to stop.” His friends in Georgia will be glad to know that Senator George is recuperating splendidly after his recent eye operation in New York. The Senator had a cataract removed from his right eye at the Presbyterian Center Hospital there by Dr. J. H. Dunnington, one of the foremost eye specialists in the world. The operation on the left eye may have to be delayed for another year. Although this delicate operation requires weeks of convalescence, Senator George’s condition is res ponding satisfactorily and it is likely that he will be able to take his seat in Congress should the) President decide on an extra ses-| sion on or after October 1. This is fortunate since, through his long-time membership and prestige on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator George is re- War Moves on Western Front ,FRANKFURT SHECTRE DURO the' METZ NANCY STRASE IRG .MAR FRENCH TROOPS FROM THESE POINTS' This map shows the theater of war on the German western front. France reports continued advance into German territory concen- trated in the Saar basin. When Bedlam Reigns At Sunday School Dr. Myers By GARRY C. MYERS, Ph.D. FROM PERSONAL observations and from testimony by parents in various parts of the nation, I con- clude that there is in Sunday schools considerable rowdyism among chil- dren from about eight to twelve. In some instances there is bedlam. It's not unusual for children en- tering a Sunday school room ear- ly to engage in a game of chase, or for them to throw things and push and shove or hit one another during the brief wor- ship service or the lesson. A number of religious education directors have expressed to me their discouragement with the growing lack of restraint at Sunday school among children of this age. One said: "And often the worst kids are splinters from the pillars of the church!” Pathetically so, for among the church pillars are some parents who, having themselves had a child- hood pretty well-controlled, have become disciples of the advocates of excessive freedom for young chil- dren. Apparently it's the parents with fine family traditions and com- munity influence who have been first to relax in home discipline. Should Isolate Offenders Now the Sunday school teacher feels that she cannot demand order- ly conduct in these rough-necks. She puts up with what no public school teacher would tolerate. I wish she had the courage of her convictions and would isolate the few chronic Nazi Objective No. 1 WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA KATOWICE CRACOW TARNOW RZESZOW TESCHENC LUBLIN ZILINA ,, The great German drive is toward the industrial region in the south- eastern area of Poland, of which Cracow is the center. Capture of this city and the rich triangle (shaded) would, undeniably, deal Poland a crippling blow. The Ger mans already claim capture of Natowice and Czestochowa. cognized as one of the ablest men in the nation on matters dealing wih neutrality and national de- fense. annoyers, regardless of who their parents are. If I were a Sunday school super- intendent, I should find a small nook or room of which some stern man would have charge. To it I would send some of these young hoodlums. Then I should try to find teachers who could make the lessons more interesting than the usual teacher does. Nevertheless, it is not all a matter of interest, for most of the bedlam is created before and after the les- son period, by children who do not know the alphabet of regard for property or others' rights. A certain Sunday school teacher said she trained one “wild” boy by sending him to sit one day with the adult class. Better Off at Home I would count it far better moral training for a child of ten to be at home on a vacant lot, or in a park playing ball, or engaging in the rough-and-tumble of the neighbor- hood playground, than to attend a Sunday school where the type of dis- order reigns that is now so common. But I should like rather to have him in a Sunday school where there is some semblance of order, and where an atmosphere of self- restraint makes possible a spiritual attitude, occasionally at least. I should like to know what my readers have to say about this mat- ter. Why not write me your ideas? Solving Parent Problems Q. Should not the child earn his spending money? A. There are great values in his earning money, as from carrying a paper or from some other job out- side the routine home program. But in our modern world relatively few children can have such jobs. For most of them there will have to be an allowance till such time as they are able to earn normally. DR. B. J. W. GRAHAM, Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Graham is looking over his new book, "A Ministry of Fifty Years," which is the story of his life. The book, which is his fifth, includes his observations in Europe and the Holy Land. Dr. Graham is enjoying a wide sale of his book, orders having come from 25 states and three foreign countries. It has been acclaimed by readers who say... "It is a thrilling story"; "It should be read by every stud- ent, and especially by every young preacher;" "It is a valuable contribution to Baptist History." Each of the 360 pages is full of interest. It should have a large sale in this country in which Dr. Graham has a wide circle of friends. In order to help Dr. Gra- ham and to make the book avail- Your Washington Reporter BY SARAH ORR A SYMPOSIUM of editorial comment since the outbreak of hostilities in Europe represents the majority of the newspapers as presenting a united stand for neu- trality, for keeping out of foreign wars. Much is being said about propaganda and the American people are warned against being influenced by insidious campaigns conducted by practically every country participating in the pres- ent embroglio. One Washington paper has this to say about Dorothy Thompson, radio commentator and news- paper columnist, who, some years ago, was put out of Germany and who hates Hitler with a personal bitterness. One of her radio broad casts was cut short last week when I she permitted her personal opin- ions to predominate, and now she declares she is through with broad casting. “We cannot help wishing that Dorothy Thompson’s son, now about 10, were about 19 instead,” says the Washington Times Her ald. “If that were the case, the woman columnist—whose influ ence must be considerable or she would not be given so much radio time and newspaper space—might perhaps be somewhat less hyster ical in her public utterances. Un less we .misunderstand Miss Thompson, she is ready and wil ling to sacrifice other American mothers’ grown sons to put Hitler underground. Hitler will go under- ground soon, in any event—and other fire-eaters will arise, in Germany or elsewhere. Why should we send our boys into the fire?” Parenthetically, General Hugh Johnson, who has been criticised by Miss Thompson says "Ever since Miss Thompson was rudely treated in Germany, she, quite un derstandably, has been urging us to flaming action. She sometimes seems to think that the issues of war are her and Hitler.” It is believed that the majority of Georgians want neutrality and want the United States to keep out. Representative Stephen Pace, of Americus, has urged that the Am erican people "keep your sym pathies to yourself.” He said fur ther that it is his belief that Con gress will not vote to "send ano ther American boy across the At lantic to fight if it is left alone.” The Congressman expressed a- larm, however, over the attitude which has swept the country in the last two weeks. “I believe not only that the United States can stay out of this war....but must stay out of war," he said. On the subject of our partici pation in European conflicts, Senators George and Russell were both heard from last May when the Senior Senator vehemently de clared on the floor of the Senate "I will stand back of this desk and cast my vote against any partici pation in any war anywhere that means carrying our boys to foreign soil; and i believe Congress will do the same thing. It ought to be made abundantly clear to the A- merican people and to the peoples of Europe that we do not propose to enter into any European war.” Senator Russell, in an address in Hart County in May, made the clear statement that he will not vote for a declaration of war. “I will not vote for a course that ap- pears to me will lead to war,” he announced. “I will not vote for any measure that will take the son of one Georgia mother to set tle the quarrels of Europe." Former Canton Man Victim Of Auto Accident Funeral services were held Tues- day for M. G. Caviness, former Cantonian, who died Monday as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday af- ternoon. Services were held in Sanford and interment was there. He was riding with his son, Mar vin, who also received painful in juries. He is survived by two other sons, John and George Caviness, both of Ashboro, N. C. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our apprecia tion for the many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Grady Cagle, and son, Billy, able to all who wish a copy, orders will be taken at the Tribune Office for $2.75. You may mail us your check, or post office money order and the' same will be forwarded direct to| the Publisher. Charles P. Stewart Stewart Says- European Red Tape Tough on Newsmen During War Time By CHARLES P. STEWAN- Central Press Columnist EUROPE IS a disagreeable place in wartime. Any place is, for that matter. But the European coun- tries are so closely bunched to- gether that you are everlasting ly right in the midst of things. It gets tiresome. In pre-World war days I lived for several years in London. The town was as ra- tional then as Manhattan. It was a nice burg. I liked it. Next I lived there again for awhile in 1916. My, what a differ ence! To begin with, it was a hard job getting into the country. First I had to have the home office’s per mission. Landing, I presented my credentials to a port official. "This," said the functionary, "is all right as to the home office, but you need a war office O. K. to stay here." Well, I got it, with considerable trouble. Next a member of parlia- ment inquired about me, saying he heard I’d been in Germany. I had, too, but it simply was on news paper business. I explained that satisfactorily. In the meantime I’d registered my name and address with the po- lice. Once I changed my address and had to tell the police about that also. In the evening, if you let a glim- mer of light show around the edge of your window curtain, a cop promptly called, to accuse you of high treason. Going home nights I had to cross a corner of Hampstead Heath, com- parable to Central park in New York. If I scratched a match to light a cigaret, on that little stretch of about 500 feet, I was liable to be shot at by anti-aircraft guns— cannon, mind you, with shells plenty big. Constant Zep Raids I had an office in mid-London. Close to it was a little "pub" called the Temple restaurant. It was a restaurant all right and could sell food any old time, but drinks only at mealtimes—a couple of hours around noon and a couple more after 6 p. m. It was a war regula- tion. One afternoon about 5:45 (slight- ly too early for drinks) I dropped in at the Temple restaurant for re- freshment. Others were there, waiting for the 6 o’clock deadline.' A little ahead of 6 a chap burst into the room. Excitedly he re- ported that a German Zeppelin was approaching, dropping bombs pro- miscuously. It was just over the suburb of Croydon, the bird relat- ed, and coming. Instantly a guy in the crowd burst into loud cries for his drink —quick. The impression he gave was that he urgently required a stimulant to settle his nerves. He didn't get the drink, though, until 6 had struck; laws are obeyed in England. As he sopped the fluid up, how- ever, he revealed that his alarm wasn't on his own personal ac- count. The truth was that his home was in Croydon—his wife and children were there. If the suburb was being bombed he want- ed to get there in a hurry, to do what he could toward helping them. But the idea of going with- out that drink never occurred to him as a possible solution of his difficulty. Tragic incidents like this are of constant occurrence in wartime Europe. German War Prisoners The English were terribly in- censed by these air raids. Sooner or later, they said, they'd catch a Zep crew, and when they did, they added, what they'd do to 'em would be a plenty. And finally, sure enough, they shot a Zep down over the Thames estuary and captured the whole outfit—two officers and about a dozer, privates. These captives were held at Chat ham barracks and I was one of several auto-loads of neutral cor respondents (the U. S. was neutral then) who were invited down to Chatham to take a look at the mis creants. The privates were accommodat ed quite comfortably, we corre spondents all thought. And, in the officers' quarters, two Britons had turned out of their own “diggings” and were sleeping on cots in a cor- ridor to provide berths for the two German commissioned men—“be fitting their rank,” as the Chatham commandant put it. "And I urge you,” said the com mandant, addressing we corre spondents. 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