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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1843' PAGE SIX THE JOURNAL, PIATTSMOUTH. STSBULSKA BT (Basic Training) 9's in Formation at the "West Point o! the Air" j Til 5w "5 liP J I CM 4jf 9 Poland May Join In Russian- Czech Mutual Aid Pact Important as the Russian Annies Sweep Toward the Polish Borders May Heal Breach The Aviation Cadets in these three BT 9's first held the controls of plane some fifteen weeks ago. They are pictured above on a training flight from Randolph Field, Texas, the "West Point of the Air." In another fifteen weeks they'll receive their wings and be ready to take their places at the front with the U. S. Army Air Forces. heforp thev become flyins officers their nearest Aviation Cadet Exanun- Washington Report By Howard Buffett Senate hearings on the alarming increase in juvenile delinquency re vealed one significant case I,a Guardia told about New York police rounding up a number of but the deficit for the same period v.as 21 billion last year and 21 bil lion this year. Apparently, the more the government collects, the more it spends. United States Savings bonds, ser- Mayor ies E, sales are enlightening. Fig ures for 19 42 (December excepted) are available on each state giving schoolgirls hanging around thea-j their National rank in purchases in Aviation Cadets of the U. S. Army Air Forces, at Raldolph Field, Tex., the "West Point of the Air," learn to fly many different types of planes, Learning to fly at Randolph Field means more than just being able to pilot a ship; it means knowing your plane from the motor to the tail, from the ground up. In addition to flight instruction, classes are given in mechanics and motor repair, en gineering and shop practice, arma ment, code practice and signal com munications, and other technical subjects. "Many months of painstaking in struction are given Aviation Cadets of the AAF. No safety precaution is omitted, nor is any phase of train ing that might add to the flyers' skill and ability cut short. In con sequence, the record of accidents in Aviation Cadet training is surpris ingly low, the percentage of success ful graduates unusually high. And the battle record of our flyers again st the enemy is four to one, and sometimes as high as ten to one," Capt. Frank V. Kent, commanding officer, Headquarters, Nebraska Re cruiting District, of Omaha, said to day. Young men of 17 may apply at ing board for information as to how they can become Aviation Cadets as an Army Air Forces reservist. "It would cost thousands of dol lars for any young man to got for himself the air training which tin; Army gives him at good pay." Capt. Kent concluded. "Aviation Cadets receive $75.00 monthly while in training, with a $10,000 life insur ance policy paid by the government. Upon becoming Hying officers, their pay initially ranges from $205.50 to ?245.00 per month. Promotion is rapid because of the big expansion (of the Ann Air Forces." No Secret Pacts Entered Into By U.S. Britain, China Anthony Eden Spikes Reports of the Action at Tehran Envolving Engagement of Nations - . Rules on New Cars Young Peoples Party Washington, (UP) The Office of Price Administration today tighten ed eligibility requirements for new automobiles, ruling that an appli cant's old car must have been driven 60,000 miles before it can be con sidered unserviceable, jinto three parts, games, devotional Raising the minimum mileage and refreshments. The amusements, that a car must be driven from 40,- under the direction of Mrs. E. H. The Christmas party for the young people of the Presbyterian church, given last night in the church par lors, was an occasion of much jollity itnd intense pleasure for the large group that attended. It was divided 000 to 60,000 miles was necessary OPA said because of the reduced sup- London, Dec. 1 (UP) Foreign ply cf new 1942 automobiles in Secretary Anthony Eden told, . Com- dealers hands. mon3 today that no secret engage- OPA also ruled that .salesmen henceforth will not be eligible for new cars and requested local boards ments or treaties were entered into at the Tehran and Cairo conferences among the United States, Russia. Great Britain and China. After referring to the Cairo and Tehran conferences during the de bate on foreign affairs, Eden said to issue purchase permits for new cars only to applicants showing an immediate reed for one. OPA hinted that the requirements ; might have to be progressively stif- UXITED BRETHREN CHURCH Mynard, Nebr. Rev. Eli Cook. Pastor the delivery of American war ma- j fened. It pointed out that no new terials to China has been re- automobiles have been manufactur- markable I think a unique perfor- j since early 1943. inance. The figures rise month by month." Replying to a question whether the British government regards China in all respects equal to the great powers, he said, "emphatical ly yes, we do. There is no discrim ination or distinction at all." Spiking any reports that secret treaties had been made at the Teh ran and Cairo conferences, Eden said, "as long as I have anything to do with the conduct of the foreign office if I make an engagement I shall come and tell the House at once. If they do not like it they can turn me out. If they do not like it perhaps I can go make an other." - Referring specifically to the Anglo- American soviet conference at Tehran, he said, "the military plans we laid down there call for all of our allied resources in every respect. There will he no margin and it is going to take all our en ergies to fulfill demands which will be made on us in the very near future." Eden said Bulgaria and Rumania were responsible for the breakdown of a plan by which 34,000 potential refugees from southeast Europe would have gone to Palestine. "We shall give all the help we can to enter governmental refugee workers and other organizations at Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship 11:00 A. M. Sermon: God's Unspeakable Gift. The Young People's Christian Endeavor Society will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mei singer, Sunday evening at 8:00 p. m. There will be a time of practice for those who are participating In the Christmas pageant, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, in the church. The Christmas pageant will be presented, December 24, at 8:00 p. m. God is the greatest Giver; work on this most important task, he said. "It is not only a British or American problem, but an inter national problem, and it is hoped that these organizations gradually will take over these burdens." Bernhardt and Mrs. Russell R.eeder, were quite Lovel and caused a high degree of merriment. One feature was the grab bag which had been filled by the gifts each brought. The devotional service was a quiet inter lude between games and consisted of i Christmas carols and spiritual thought given by Mis3 Millie Lohnes who concluded with a beautiful prayer. The carols were led by Miss Eleanor Giles. The refreshments of popcorn balls, Delicious apples and cocoa were served at various tables constitut ing groups of rotation singing led by -Miss Eleanor Giles. The decorations were all of Christ mas, nature with a decorated tree, the manger with all the necessary cattle, the Wise Men, Mary, Joseph and the bright star. ; The refrehment committee of Mrs. Guy White, Mrs. Fred . Sharpnack and Mrs. Wylie Sigier did diligent service in the kitchen. This is the third of the monthly parties for the youth of the church I sponsored by the Federation of lad j ies society which the young folks have enjoyed to the fullest, and ap preciate this feature of the many' which these ladies give to the inter ests of the church. Washington, Dec. 16. (UP) The almost open invitation to Poland to join in the recently-signed Russian Czech mutual air treaty raised hopes in some quarters here today of an early resumption in relations be tween the Polish government-in-exile and Moscow. Friendly relations between the two countries might be important as soviet forces sweep toward the Pol ish border to Russia who would naturally bo concerned about the at titude of Poles toward their libera tors, and to the Polish government, which could then hope to enter its homeland behind the Russian armies to aid in relief. Diplomatic relations between the two governments were broken off after an acrimonious dispute in which the international Red Cross v.as asked to investigate the mass slaying of several thousand Polish army officers captured by the Rus sians when they invaded Poland in 1930. Moscow claimed the slaugh ter was done by Germans, but the Polish government continued to press for an investigation. Several efforts to effect a recon ciliation have reportedly been made, the latest at the Tehran conference of President Roosevelt, Prime Min ister Winston Churchill and Premier Josef . Stalin. Russia's reaction to such a re conciliation still remains doubtful in view of its repeated assertions that the present Polish government i not representative of its people, but these oh jrctions might be over come by pledges of the Polish gov ernment not to assume power until if. had been supported in popular elections. In this it would be fol lowing the leadership of King George of Greece who has announced he will not--enter its country until a plebiscite has .been held on his re turn. The opening for Tolish inclusion in the pact c&neg in the past para graph which says that, "should any third power, bordering on the USSR or the Czechoslovak republic, and representing, X11 the war an object tors. One parent, called to appear at the police station for his daugh ter, refused. He explained that he was due at a meeting to deliver a speech on the prevention of juvenile delinquency. This subject carries a misleading title. It should be cor rected to read 'parental delinquency.' Add this item to the signs of ap proaching peace: A Washington clothier ran a large ad a few days ago announcing the sale on military uniforms with reductions up to 40 per cent. The CIO United Federal Workers of America, OPA Local 203, has its own bulletin boards at OPA. Last week, the union board carried a not ice making this demand regarding vacancies: "All eligible employees of OPA get a chance at those jobs before anyone from the outside SEES the inside track." proportion to per capita income. That is about the fairest set of fig ures that could be devised. On that basis, Iowa stands first in America. Wahington, D. C, is 43rd, only six places from the bottom of the list,. Nebraska is 11th, while Massachu setts is 40th. "For where your treas ure is, there will your heart be also." Don't Gamble With Vision. Have a Regu'ar Eye Examination! Leonard Fitch Optometrist 116 N. 5th. Phone 141 Plattsmouth The Patton soldier-slapping affair may serve a useful purpose. Perhaps it will awaken the American people to the naked truth about war. The success of armies depends upon in stilling in the soldier two charac teristics, brutality and slavish obed ience. Covering up these cold and cruel facts about war has always back-fired eventually. Edward Gibbon said that. WHERE THE FUEL GOES A PURSUIT PLANE, at Verms ing speed of 200 m.p.h. requires' one gallon of gasoline forevey, four miles of flight War Costs Money Buy More Bonds A great American President, G rover Cleveland, once said, "Gov ernment produces nothing. It can produce nothing. Any money which it has must be exacted from the earnings of its citizens. That is why the cost of government must never be excessive lest it become an in tolerable burden upon the industries of our people." Instead of using the calendar year, the Government keeps its books from July 1 to July 1. The income and outgo for the five months since July 1, 1943, are significant. Treas ury collections, mostly taxes, are up from 5 billion to over 14 billion this year. That sounds like progress, defire to join the present agreement, the latter will be given the possi bility of signing this agreement on and the Czechoslovak republic, thus making it a tripartite agreement." Poland is the only country that fits this description. The Russian-Czech agreement al so appeared to align Czechoslovakia with Russia against Finland, al though Czechoslovakia it not at war with Finland at present. The impli cation is contained in Article I, which says the two powers agree to "mutual assistance of all kinds in the present war against Germany and all such states as are bound with the mutual agreement of the USSR her in acts of agression in Europe." The -World is the greatest debtor; The Son is the Greatest Gift; His offer is the greatest posses sion. J. E. Newby Games for the Childrens' Christmas Parclieesi Billy Whiskers Little Red Bushy Tail Pollyanna Aisfo Hace ICeepin gup With Jones9 The Three Guardsmen Block Ade Chinese Checkers Ration Board Hanger Commandos Elsie Sjrrot-A-FJane Take it or Leave It Table Tennis Indoor Croquet Ilummy Flinch Touring Bunco Egg Rolling Dominoes Lincoln Logs Gsm e Scouting BATES BOOK STORE EVERY MINUTE WHEN YOU insure with this Hartford agency, you are not just buying a policy. You ARE baying a service that is always available, day or night. Insure through mm NOW BOOKING Orders for BABY CHICKS For Early Spring Delivery. See us for Price and Breeds. o- Poultry Remedies o Feed of All Kinds Poultry and Eggs Wanted BRINK Phone 107 310 Chicago Ave. We will pay the .following 2 o r Ho. 1 Dressed Ducks and Geese Ducks 27 Geese 27b Is delivered by Wednesday, Dec. 22nd. We have a car o Seed on track. PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY Home of CASC0 Butter lower Main St. Phone 94 SEViNG MACHINE REPAIR HOLIDAY SPECIAL Complete Overhaul . Head and Bearing Bath Timing Checkup Tension Adjustment Complete Lubrication Throrcugh Adjustment THESE NEW PARTS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE Tension Spring - Bobbin Winder Rubber - Pressure Foot ALL ABOVE FOR $445 " ' . - ; We Buy Used Machines, Any Make or Model 4602 South 24th Street tG. D. STUMB0 At. Journal Office, all day Saturday Phone 6 YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE We have appreciated your Christmas business and have been glad to have you use the Lay-Away-Plan Now we must ask that all Lay-Away-Items be picked up no lated than Saturday, December 18th. Those not picked up will be placed on sale next week and you will forfeit your down payment. PLEASE NOTE: Items PAID FOR IN FULL may be left Till Christmas, However, Our store will close promptly at 6 P. M. on Christmas eve, So do not wait too long. We Still Have Many Gifts Give the useful gift this year. Our store has that gift Let us help you make your selection. AUTHORIZED DEALER Please Help Them Go "Home For Christmas" By Telephone! Don't make unnecessary calls to distant points during the holidays. Long Distance lines throughout the nation will be over loaded. Unnecessary civilian social calls to distant points may keep some fighting man from having that precious Christmas chat with his loved ones. However, circuits to most points within our territory in southeast Nebraska will not be so crowded. We will doubtless be able to complete "short haul" Christmas calls with out too much delay. We regret that, generally speaking, trans oceanic calls to soldiers or sailors cannot be accepted. Overseas telephone facilities are required almost exclusively for government business. ; Trie Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. "A Nebrula Company &rt teorU ' '