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Willis Thernten Says—
FRANCE, AU REVOIR!
Farewell, France, until in some happier day Wwe
may see you again!
Painful the words, after a years waiting and
hoping that somehow olit of the wreck of France
something might have been galvaged for freedom
Fainful the words to those who have felt and who
still feel that the French people are good, and
clean, and wholesome. \
Nearly a year Bgo, France suffered the humiiia
tion of military defeat. “With more than a million
of her sons in German prison camps, yvirtual hos
tages, to have expected her to continue the war in
Africa, or in the Near East, would have been 1O
expect much. There were some who had learned
tc expect much of France, however. Hope died
slowly.
France chose No vote 'was possible in the con
fusion of surrender. Whether the French people
ever were, Or are now, back of Petain, or Darlan,
or Laval, no one knows. There is room for the
gravest doubt.
Nevertheless the Petains, and Darlans and the
Lavals are in charge of France. They have person
ally elected (no one compelled them personally) to
play ball with Hitler. Aside from actoins, which
might have been forced on them by circumstances,
they have given lip service to Fascism, which was
not. They have opened the gates of Tunisia and
Syria to the German invader; they have chosen 10|
ride a surbboard on the “wave of the future,” on
which one may expect the remainder of the French\
navy to be launched at any moment. |
For the moment, the Frénchmen of Fascist mold
of mind are in the saddle. For the moment, they
are France. Resclutely rwe -must push into the
background for the moment the memory of French
men who fought so gallantly for freedom, our O¥n
as well as theirs, We must forget, for the moment,
that “Liberty, Fraternity and Equality” were oorn
in France. We must not speculate, for the moment,
that perhaps 90 per cent of Frenchmert still love
freedom. For the moment, such force as France
has is at the disposal of the Totalitarian Revolu
tion.
That is the fact, and that is the only fact in ref
erence to to France that bears on the situation
today. :
To all who love France, who love the French
peoplé, who love the freedom ‘which found so fine
a flowering in France, it is painful to say this. Buat
it is the nasty truth.
All that can be sald today by the most ardent
Jover of all things French is, “France, au Revoir. 2
Farewell, until we see you again, in your true
tricolor, firm and ardent once more for freedom'
Doubt it not, that day will come.
CONFIDENCE; NO SMUGNESS,
NO DESPAIR
A ‘year has passed since that May 16, 1940, when
President Roosevelt called the nation to prepare.
_ So many conflicting opinicns are advanced as to
what we have donme in response that it seems
worthwhile to back off once more and look at the
picture. The troops are ill-equipped, untrained for
modern battle. Strikes have hamstrung our efforis;
industry has not co-operated. It's bad.” The other
says, “We're wonderful! Everything is swell! We
are invineible.”
We have read a lot of reports, studied a lot of
statistics and stories from those who should know,
And this we conclude:
~ The first year of the defense effort has accom
plished more than any nation has ever accompligh
ed in a similar period. It is not encugh, '
There is no reason for despair. There is no rea
son for smug self-self-satisfaction. The period of
preparation for defense production nears an end.
We are beginning to produce.
The effort fs uneven. In some fields we have ac
complished prodigies. In others, the effort has
fallen short, largely because many, both in the
ranks of management and labor, do not realize the
importance of the job, do not realize that it may
be a matter of life and death for the country and
the 'way of life they love. : 2
We might have done more during these last 12
months; certain ill-justified strikes, certain govern
mental muffs of the ball; certain reluctances of
management to get in and pitch; these have held
us back.
But there is absolutely no reason to be discour
aged or to feel that we are failing.
What 1s past is past. The year since May 16,
1940, is gone. We have many reasons to be proud
of 'what has been done; no reason whatever for
despair.
A second year begins. The pace is faster, faster,
Fortunatély, people are beginning to buckle down
to the task. Event after event shows that the only
salvation is in faith and strength. |
America shall not lack either. [n faith and grow
ing strength, then, forward!
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A DATE'S A DATE—BUT 1S IT?
Do you have a date for Memorial Day? A date
to decorate graves, to go motoring, picnicking, to
play and relax?
No doubt you have. But are you sure which date
it is? ¥You may be sure, but the World Calendar
Association is not so sure. That's the organization
that is working for a new calehdar.
For instance. Memorial Day this year is a Fri
day. That's swell for people ‘who don't have to
work Saturday But for those who have to be at
the office Saturday morning. — not so good. Nekt
year Memorial Day comes on Saturday. In 1943 it's
Sunday, which means that it has to be moved for
ward to Moenday to get a real extra holiday. In
1944, it's a Teesday.
The calendar association says there’s no sense to
that, and it fs working throughout the worlg for a
new calendar to go into effect in 1945, so arrang
ed that holidays ‘'Would come each year not only
on the same day of the month, but on the same day
of the week.
Charige the calendar? Huh, by 1945 that wiil
Probably be the least of the changes. =
SHREWDNESS OF GERMAN
PROPAGANDA
" The Germans are not only thrifty and
resourceful, but the shrewd and smart, es
pecially, in their propaganda to influence
prejudice against the American people.
Discussing -the attitude of the French
press, controlled by the Germang, the Co
lumbia, (8.C.) State, says:
“Can the people of France be made to
look on the United States as an outsider,
barging in on European affairs? That’s
what the Germans hope, News stories,
arranged by governments, of course, per
gistently suggest that France may resent
additional United States action against
Germany, and draw cloger to Germany to
fight down the ‘“Anglo-American’”’ threat
to dominate the world. This is a shrewd
thing the Germans are attoempting. Re
gentment of an “outsider” is a common
emotion.”
~ Such false impregsions forced upon the
French people must be, not only embar
rassing, but humiliating to their pride and
to their gense of honor. The people, while
overpowered and forced to accept a con
dition of misrepresentation of their posi
tion. The allies understand the purpose
of such propaganda, and will continue to
sympathize and respect these down trod
ened people.
GERMANS DISCREDIT THE
VALUE OF GOLD |
Hitler and his totalitarian government
officials make light of the value of gold
and discredit the United States for hav
ing such a supply on hand. In fact, Hit
ler makes plain that when he becomesg the
ruler of the world, gold will be of no speo~
ial value, |
Contrary to his talk, the fact remains
that whenever he confiscates a small
nation, his first act is to rob the treasury
of its gold and transport it to Berlin where
it is deposited in the vaults of that city. If
gold is of no value and will be used as a
make-shift, after Hitler becomes ruler,
wherein can he justify himself for discred
iting the value of gold?
In a recent issue of the Berliner Tllus
trierte Zeitung, there appears a very in
terestaing article about the new Reichs
bank building in Berlin. Tt says that the
building is thiefproof, fireproof and de
scribes the vaults 14 meters below water
level and three stories deep. Prominently
displayed at the top of the article is a pic
ture of the gold vaults, with bullioni bars
neatly stacked on shelves. That does not
appear to be objectionable to Hitler, even
though he declares that gold is worthless
and when he becomes the ruler of the
world, gold will be of minor value.
Should Hitler and his armies ever in
vade this country, there is no doubt, but
that they would make their way, as fast
‘as they could, to Fort Knox where is de
\posited a great portion of the gold of this
world. However, the gold on hand in the
United States is protected and roaming
armies of enemy nations would have no
easy time in locating or confiscating the
ldeposits of gold in Kentucky.
SABOTAGE IS ON THE INCREASE
Notwithstanding the efforts of the FBI
and all other law engorcement agencies,
sabotage is on the increase. It is an enor
mous problem to combat and overcome
and unless these officers succeed in run
ning down and arresting saboteurs, there
is no telling to what extent it will spread.
These, characters are found in all lines
of industry, in the offices, business houses
and even in the schools and colleges. In
the educational institutions, these repre
isentatives pray on the minds of the young
and use.eyery argument possible poison
ing the minds of these young people
against everything of Americanism. Such
'cha,racters should be watched and severe
punishment should be meted by the courts.
. The saboteur, the fifth columnist and
the Communist are all of the same stripe,
insofar as creating and instilling in the
minds and hearts of our people propa
ganda of unAmerican nature. Right here
in Athensg, no doubt, the saboteur exists
and is disseminating his unAmericanism to
a great extent. This class of people can
be found in all communities, yet we are
supposed to be living in a country that
stands for freedom of speech and thought.
Whenever such characters are known
to be in a community, it is the duty of
loyal Americans to report and aid in run
ning down such criminals. The FBI is
trying to cooperate with all law enforce
ment officers in the discharge of their
duties, but these special men, cannot do
resourceful, but shrewd and smart, es
ed upon all 100 per cent Americans to aid
in this great work. If our people will co
operate, in this work, it will make it much
easier for the officers. While the average
citizen may not consider that the presence
of the saboteur is detrimental to our com
munities, it is, however, the duty of all cit
izens to cooperate and aid in every way to
bring about the absolute removal of sabo
tage workers from all plants of indus
try'
It is estimated that 2100 cities, ranging
in size from 2500 to 50,000, with com
bined population of nearly 12 million, have
completely dispensed with mass transpor
tation systems, leaving their peopie wholly
dependent upon private cars of their fall
en arches,
According to the latest estimate, the
army will need from 135,000 to 150,000
pilots alone, requiring a minimum of 800,-
000, and at least double the number of
trained men now working in the aviation
industry. ‘ . SRR o
DID IT EVER
OCCUR TO ‘U
The question of the- Presi
dent’s authority to adjourn
Congress has been discussed,
pro and con, on mayn occa
sions without determining the
matter definitely.
It is true, however,' that the
Constitution provides that in case
of disagreement between the wo
Houses ‘with respect to the time
of adjournment the President niay
“adjourn them to such time as m:
ghall think proper.” There is a
question on the authority as men
tioned in the Constitdtion as ap-
plying only to extraordinary ses
sions. In any event, such author
ity might be fortunate in times
of wrangling over issues that are
not germane to the best interest
of the people and of the mnation.
VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT FOR FOUR-YEAR
TERM FOR GOVERNOR ON JUNE 3
Read Endorsements of Prominent Citizens of Athens and Editorial Comments
A Change for the Better
One of the most valuable services the General
Assembly rendered Georgia at the recent con
structive session, was the proposal on which
Georgians are to ballot in the general election on
June 3—the amendment to the State Constitution
giving the Governor and other Statehouse officers
terms of four years instead of two.
Because of the constant need of standing for
re-election within a relatively few months after
they take office, Georgia’s State officeholders are
continually in the turmoil and confusion of a
political race. The usual result is that the business
of the State cannot get the complete attention it
deserves. This is no fault of the officeholders, but
it is the fault of the system that harasses them
with opposition before they even get familiar with
their duties.
From the standpoint of practicability, the State
in adopting the amendment will merely confirm
by law the pattern it has actually followed for
many years. Rarely is a Governor refused an en
dorsement term. In effect Georgia has for many
years followed a policy of giving a Chief Executive
four continuous years in which to accomplish his
work, although his administration is seriously in
terrupted by the biennial campaign in which he
must renew his contract with the people.
The State Democratic Convention fully recS@-
nized the advantage to Georga which would acerue
from longer terms for the Governor and other
constitutional Statehouse officers. The conven
tion, in its platform, adopted with enthusiasm
the following plank: “In order that the Governor
may be less hampered in the beginning of his
administration by those ambitious to succeed him,
we recommend that the General Assembly give
careful consideration to the submission to the
voters of the State of the question of making the
Governor’s term four years, with the provision
that he will be ineligible to succeed himself until
the expiration of four years thereafter.”
Further endorsements of the four year term
have recently been expressed by many other con
ventions. The Georgia Association of School Sup
erintendents, Board Members and Trustees, which
held a memorable conclave in Augusta recently,
adopted ‘a resolution in praise of the action of the
General Assembly as “being enlightened and pro
gressive contribution toward the cause of good
government.” All members were urged to exeit
their influence toward polling a decisive majority
in favor of the ratification by the electorate of
“this wholesome change in our Constitution.”
Numerous other endorsements of the amend
ment have also. occurred,
The proposed amendment will not apply to the
terms of office of any of the incumbents, but will
take effect with terms begi‘nning after the next
general election of the Governor and other State
house officers.
A significant fact developed in a comparison
with Georgia’s sister Southern States, is that only
one other State in this region retains the obsolete
two-year Governor’'s term. This is Tennessee,
where political uncertainty exists similar to the
present situation in Georgia.
Other Southern States, many noted for their
progressive governments, have exactly the same
plan now proposed in the amendment to our Con
stitution. Southern States with four year terms
(limited to one term for the Governor) are: Ala
bama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina and Virginia. Other States near
Georgia which have four year terms (without re
striction as to the maximum terms allowed by the
constitution) are: Maryland, South Carolina, e
West Virginia.
We urge that this change be ratified because
we believe that a Governor can really accomplish
something for Georgia if he has four uninterrupt
ed years in which to work. Under our present sys
tem a Governor takes office in January. Less than
a year later he finds himself engaged in a cam
paign. Thus the State is likely to suffer from lack
of attention, unless the Governor and other State
house officers sacrifice themselves by refusing to
pay any attention to politics, and this is of course
contrary to human nature and to the pride of
achievement which conscientious public servants
are bound to possess, }
THE BANNER-HERALD, ATHENS, GECREIR.
During the World War when
a soldier was killed his family
was notified immedfiately from
the War Department in a
kindly and sympathetic mes
‘sage.
The wording of the telegraia
usually read: “Deeply regret (o
inform you that (rank, namé.
branch of service) is officiaily re
ported as killed in action (date)”
These telegrams were sent from
the Adjutant’s General Office in
Washington., A complete record is
kept of all soldiers entering the
service and when anyone is killei,
his family is notified officially so
that there is no doubt of the
correctness of the case.
The territory taken by Hit
ler since September 1, 1939, is
not alarming in area. In com
parison with the United
States, it is of little conse
quence,
It is estimated that the territory
would not exceed that of New
Mexico, Texas, Louisiana ar.!
California. If such be true, and,
no doubt, it is, then, after all Hit
ler’'s gains are of no great impori
ance should he decide to invade
America, Besides none of these
countries were prepared or or
ganized for war in any great ex
tent and for that reason, the en
trance of these countries in Sup
port of the Nazis would add little
to the increased forces of Ger
many. However, with the rapid
strides now being made with the
defense program, the TUnited
States will soon be in a poafi.iou]
to successfully defend itself. |
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The CCC camps have proved
to be one of the best, if not ~
the best, of any of the agen
cies created by the government
during _peace times.
The weak spot in the organiza
tion was the elimination of mili
tary training. That should have
been included along with the oth
er duties of these young men, If
these CCC boys had been trained
in military, this country would
now have an army to be proud of,
Trained and seasoned, there would
I»2 no necessity for selective draft
ing that is now being carried on.
At least, for the present, The CCC
' boys are of the right age and with
ithe proper training our country
lcould “go places” in a hurry, with
out having to prepare through de
ails of training. It was a mistake,
Mayor McWhorter
Endorses 4-Year Term
I favor the Constitutional Amendment extend
ing the term of the Governor to four years.
It is my intention to vote for this amendment
in the June General Election,
There is much that can be said for and against
a two-year term for Governor.
There is much that can be said for and against
a four-year term for Governor. :
But all argument that I have seen on whether
we should keep the two-year term or adopt the
four-year term has been based entirely upon
what might happen to Georgia if, under the four
year term, we elect a tyrant as Chief Executive.
It resolves itself into a question of who is to fill
the office. There is no principle of government
involved:
I am not afraid that under a four-year term
Georgia will be saddled with a tyrant. As long
as the people elect the Governor we need not be
afraid that tyrants will long rule over us. As a mat
ter of fact, it is entirely possible that when we
know we are electing future Governors to a four
year term, we will be unusually careful of our
choice for that office lest someone not worthy of
the trust is selected. -
I grant that after trying the four-year term
we may want to return to the two-year term.
The history of government is one of trial and
experiment. We do a thing one way for a while
and then change to another way. So in adopting
the four-year term, we would not be wedded so
it forever. If we do not like it, we can abolish it.
As far as I am concerned, I am willing to try
the four-year term because I would like to give
those who advocate it as a progressive step an
opportunity to have their contentions proved.
: ROBERT L. McWHORTER,
Mayor of Athens,
Other Prominent Citizens
Y
Endorse Four-Year Term
I favor the four-year term for Governor. 1
think it is sound and sensible.
3 A. G. (LON) DUDLEY.
I am in favor of the four-year term. I have
always favored it.
ABIT NIX.
There is an election June 3 propdsing sixty-nine
amendments to the Constitution of the State of
Georgia. Every qualified voter should go to the
polls June 3 and vote for or against these amend
ments. #
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce urges
all its friends and fellow citizens to take the few
minutes necessary to go by the voting booths and
exercise the Democrati¢ Privilege that is accorded
them as citizens of the United States and the
State of Georgia. To vote is a duty of citizenship.
If the United States is to continue as the
champion of Democracy we as American citizens
must appreciate our citizenship enough to sup
port the things we believe to be just and right.
We can prove our citizenship best by going to the
polls and voting and by urging all our friends and
acquaintances to do likewise. |
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce
urges all citizens of Clarke County and the State
of Georgia to go to the polls June 3 and VOTE—
VOTE AS YOU PLEASE BUT—VOTE.
ELMER L. CARITHERS, President,
_ Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce,
but there is no way now of reme
dying the ‘“lost cause” which
might have been worked success
fuily. -
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Drill Sergeant: “Right. turn!
Left turn! Column right”
Recruit: “Aw, I'm leaving!"”
Drill Sergeant: =~ “Here, you!
Where are you going?”
Recruit: “I've had er}qu’l‘}..Ymv
don’t know your own mind oné
minute to the next.” g
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STEEL NATION
The United States produced’ only
'3 per cent of the worlds steel In
1865. Now it preduces 37 per cent
-of the world total and is the lead-
Ln.g steel nation,
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Twenty-six per eent of all mo
tor trucks are owned and operated
' by farmers.
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One Word More
By RALPH McGILL
I have been reading and listening and as yet
haven’t heard any sound argument against the
constitutional amendment to make the Governor's
term one of four years.
Indeed, many of those who once were the
strongest supporters of this reform, which elimi
nates the constant running for office on the part
of any governor who wishes a second term, séem
to be against it merely because Eugene Talmadge
is in office and has announced he again will be
a candidate if the four-year term is constitutional,
There were those who were supporters of the
four-year term as long as it was something to
talk about. But who deserted once it became a
possibility for Georgia.
The four-year term has many things about it
to recommend it to the people. It removes the
Governor from politics in that he will not be
forced to begin a campaign soon after election
It provides that he cannot succeed himself. Since
he can’t succeed himself he will have more cour
age in dealing with the problems of patronage
and ‘“job” t}_,usiness genégal}’by., It ought "to Tiake
for a more’efficient administration, It ought to
inspire better qualified men to seek the job.
To oppose the four-year term merely because
Eugené Talmadge may be the first man to fill it,
is not good sense. If the four-year term is a good
idea—and few there are who deny it—it is a good
idea no matter who the candidate.
The four-year term is a step forward in im
proving government. The fact that it gives us a
governor’s race every four years instead of every
two is enough recommendation to make it pass.
NO ANNUAL SESSION
~ Legislatures cost money. The legislature of 1935
cost $208,000. The one of 1939 cost $321,000. The
session of 1941 will cost more than $300,000 when
all its bills are paid.
Among the constitutional amendments to be
voted on next month is one which would establish
that expense each year instead of every two years.
It is a dangerous proposal and, while not likely
to be accepted, nevertheless is too dangerous to
ignore. Too little attention has been paid it. There
is no reason for an annual expense. The people of
Georgia cannot want to spend an additional quar
ter of a million dollars every two years merely
for the pleasure of having the legislature in
session.
There is no State emergency requiring 3"“‘331
sessions, The legislature can be called into speclf}l
session if any emergency does develop. This
amendment slid through the legislature without
making much noise. It will be on the ballot and
voters may be watching for it with a pencil heavy
enough to mark it off.
The cost is prohibitive, and in these days, when
the state is trying to pay its way out of debt,
the additional cost of a $300,000 legislature every
year does not fit into the picture. The legislaturé
would be in almost constant session were it t 0
meet every year. And that would be a little tOO
difficult for the public to endure. Even the legis
lators might get tired of it.
There are but two amendments of any import
ance. One would make the Governor’s term a four
year term and would forbid him to succeed him
seif. Georgians are expected to vote for this one.
The other is the proposal to spend an extrs
$300,000 to bring the legislature to Atlanta every
year. This the people are expected to refuse. You
may be watching for them early next month,
It is a pleasure to go on record as favorin
these amendments to Georgia’s (fOllStltUElo?
which provide for four-year terms for the Gov
ernor and other state officers.
I have always been of the opinion that longer
terms were desirable for those state house officials
who have been elected for two-year periods My
rather close association with state government
for more than twenty years has convinced me that
the passage of these amendments will be 4 step
toward greater efficiency and economy.
PAUL W. CHAPMAN,
Dean of thé College of Agricultur® .
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1847 ~———<
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