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PAGE TWO THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1945 Thanks for the Grand Job, Son and Carry On' OUT OUR WAY By J. R. Williams e V V Vs. ; Tlie Plaiisiitoiiifi Journal ESTABLISHED 1831 Published semi-weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, at 409-413 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, by The Journal Pub lishing Company. LESTER A. WALKER, PUBLISHES DON J. ARUNDEL, BUSINESS MANAGER Entered at the Postoffice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second class mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: S3 per year, cash in advance, by mail outside the Plattsmouth trade area. DAILY JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Delivered by car. rier in the City of Plattsmouth, 15 cents per week, or $7.00 per year cash in advance; by mail in the Plattsmouth trade area: $3 per year, S1.75 for six months, $1.00 for three months, cash in advance. By mail outside the Plattsmouth trade area, S5.C0 per year, $3.00 for six months, 60 cents per month, cash in advance. Labor's Day American labor, the great production army of our long war, deserves more than usual praise and encouragement on this, the day set aside for recognition of the working man. Praise for the manner in which, with unprecedented efforts, it transformed our cumbersome industrial machinery into the greatest, speediest production line ever known. Old men and young boys, war wives, mothers, sweethearts and daughters went into the mills and shipyards and fac tories. And with the exception of a few mis guided, hotheaded strikes, American labor staged a historic exhibition of teamwork and unselfishness. Because there was a war to be won. Their success amazed and confused, and ultimately defeated, the enemy. The war is over, the equipment that made our victory possible is no longer needed, so the industry which produced that equipment has come to a standstill. Now there is a peace to be won. And labor has probably as big a job in winning that peace as have the admirals -rid generals and statesmen at the con ference tables. For there are problems in the reconversion to peacetime economy that only labor can solve. Only labor can decide whether the changeover to new production lines, and the unavoidable interim of idleness, shall be marked by orderliness or strife. Only labor can work out rehiring provisions equitable both to the jobhunting war veteran who deserves the best this nation can supply, and to the worker who stuck to his job for the duration just as faith fully as the soldier stuck to his" gun. For no arrangement established by industry or legislators can be workable if it is un acceptable to labor. This is labor's day, and if the great army of working men and women pitch into their new problems with as much practical sense and enthusiam as they pitched into the war problems, and if they exhibit the same spirit of co-operation and teamwork that they have ex hibited during the war, labor can look forward to a new day, brighter than any yet seen. mm mic iWr 1 - WUMBHK - 1 (Continued from Page 1) ish marines were scheduled to be gin occupying the inland Monday. Singapore British m i n e sweepers began clearing Mal acca straits, gateway to Singa pore. British forces may enter the former British naval strong hold Tuesday or Wednesday. New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland and Solomon Islands The Japanese are expected to surren der their south Pacific garrisons at a meeting aboard British air craft carrier Glorious off Rabaul in the next few days. Kurile Islands Generalissimo Stalin announced that soviet oc cupation of the northern stepping stone islands to Japan has been completed. yA j Edson DER L-35. 2 - NUMBER - 2 (Continued from Page 1) Gen. Nathan F. Twining, three men who bombed Japan to her knees, said Monday that the damage their air forces inflict ed on Japan was even greater than photographs led them to believe. QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Q Who is head of the national geo graphic society? A Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor of Washing ton, D. C, is president. Q What baseball team has won the most championships in the history of the game? A The New York Yankees, with 10 championships. Q When was the first war loan drive of World War II conducted? A In December, 1942. Q What is the Edward J. Neil me morial trophy? A An award presented by the New York boxing writers' association every year to the one who has done the most for boxing in the proceeding year. Q How are Russian occupation forces proceeding in cleaning up Budapest? A Residents of the city are required to work one day each week removing the debris of war. Q What sources of uranium, atomic bomb metal, are known today? A Ore is found in Czechoslovakia, Belgian Congo, Canada, Utah and Colo rado. Nearly entire output of the ore was in Canada and Belgian Congo before the war. ...LONDON, U.R) Radio Tok yo reported Monday that Yoko hama restaurants are advertis ing for 500 waitresses "prefer ably with seme knowledge of English." MOSCOW, 0J.R The Sov iet Union observed V-J day Monday without gun salute, military parades or other popu lar demonstrations. Monday's edition of Pravda, devoted all but three eclumns to the Japan ese capitulation beginning with Generalissimo Stalin's speech and ending with an eye-witness description of the surrender aboard the U. S. S. Missouri. Statements by President Tru man, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes and General Doug las MacArthur were carried comprehensively. WASHINGTON, (U.R) Presi dent Truman boarded the presi dential yacht Potomoc Monday fcr a labor day cruise. 3 EPSON'S WASHINGTON COLUMN BY PETER EDSON NEA Washington Correspondent YTfASHINGTON, D. C Now you take this issue of pleats, tucks and shirrings. It just goes to show that there are still going to be plenty of things to get all het up about, even if the mean old war is all over but for the reconversion. You'd never dream how much peacetime eco nomic significance there was in a pleat, a tuck, a shirring, a Dolman sleeve, a swirl, a drape, a bustle, a train, the length of a skirt or suit coat. Or would you? Male reporters shouldn't have to write pieces about these things. But for the past week or so, great gatherings of the hairy-chested sex have been holding two Industry Advisory Committee meetings per day and far into the night out at the War Pro duction Board, trying to decide what should be done about pleats, tucks and shirrings. It seems that the Marquis of Queensbury rule governing pleats, tucks and shirrings is WPB OR L stands for Limitation. Back when the war was new and there was a shortage of everything, it seemed there wouldn't be enough cloth. CO, to conserve textiles, the garment industry loaders were called together and submitted to L-85 after 84 other things had been taken care of. Among other things, L-85 took all the pleats, tucks and shirrings out of female attire. For the duration. But comes V-E Day. Comes V-J Day. Comes cut-backs of textile requirements for uniforms, tents, parachutes, bandages and blankets. Lo and behold, first thing you know there's a coming surplus of doth. Three points of view, and the industry split down the middle on each question. The Children's Sportswear Industry A. C. no, not Athletic Club, Advisory Committee says take off the controls and put back pleats, tucks and shirrings now. The Women's Dress In dustry A. C. says keep 'em out till after Dec. 1. The Women's "Cloak and Suit Industry A. C. says keep 'em out till March 1, 134G. rPHE trouble is that a lot of the garment makers have their fall and winter models already made up and without pleats, tucks or shir rings. If WPB now knocks out L-85, the high-price-line manufac turers will immediately put all these extra trimmings in new models and the women silly dears that they are after four long weary dull years without pleats, tucks and shirrings will flock to buy them. But then Paris comes into the .picture. The Paris dressmakers haven't any L-85 to cramp their style, and they're draping yards and bolts of stuff on every conceivable curve. Who's in charge around here, anyway? Did de Gaulle bring his minister in charge of pleats, tucks and shirrings along to work this out with Leo Crowley? Won't the French settle for a lew million tons of coal and keep pleats, tucks and shirrings out for six months more? Hurry on back here, Congress, and let's get some of these important things settled. San Francisco said Japanese for eign Minister Mamoru Shigernit su called on Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur at his Yokohama head quarters in the New Grand Hotel at 8:30 a. m. (6:30 p. m. Sunday cwt), and conferred lengthily.) Return Of Export, mport to Private Business Urged NUMBER - 3 (Continued from Page 1) fer of the police chief and mayor of Iliratsuka.) Jajanese radio broadcasts said 3,000 troops of the eighth army began landing at the Tate yama naval and air base on the Chiba peninsula at the south eastern entrance to Tokyo bay at :20 a. m. (8:20 p. m. Sun day, ewt.) They will take over occupation of the area from an advance land ing party of marines. Radio Tokyo also said 15 Ameri can soldiers arrived at the city of Chiba, 20 miles east across Tokyo bay from Tokyo, to make preliminary arrangements for American occupation of the city. (A Tokyo broadcast heard in WASHINGTON, (U.R) Two ad ministration leaders Monday ur ged the return of the export and import business to private trade interests by elimination of mono polistic government buying. Foreign Economic Administra tor Leo T. Crowley said the fed eral government ought to "get out of buying and selling" as soon as possible. Wayne Chatfield Taylor, presi dent of the export-import bank, said he "preferred" that all for eign buying here be done through 'regular trade sources." Crowley and Taylor express ed their views asMhe adminis tration sought to frame a for eign trade pclicy for submission to the porposed international commerce conference now un der consideration for next win ter or spring. The government is thinking about proposing a "fair conduct" rule for consid eration of the conference which would seek to establish prin ciples governing sound world trade. American business men have been worried for some time that the era of foreign government "purchasing commissions" might continue after the war emergency passes. If Crowley's and Taylor's views prevail, American exports ers and importers will be able to go after their pie-war custo mers abroad and seek new bus: ness independently and without dealing with foreign state trade combines. ''My idea is to get the United States government out of buying and selling just as fast as it can," Crowley said. "This government went into business only to speed up trade acitivites when we were confronted with dire emergency needs. "I want to see buying and selling, too returned to private business as soon as possibla." By D&EW FEA&SGN CONGRESSMAN HOFrMAN SAYS: Pearson is Most Unreliable" of Columnists; Commentators Generally Deceive People; Columnists Are Not Self-Appointed Spokesmen for the Public. NOTE Before leaving on his vacation, Drew Pearson wrote to several congressmen he had criticized, and offered them the courtesy of it-ing his column to even up the score. He gave them the privilege of saying anything they pleased about him or on any other subject, provided it was about 1,000 words in length. Congressman Clare Hoff man of Michigan, accepting this invitauon, has contributed the following guest column.) By CLARE E. HOFFMAN Republican Representative frcm Michigan ALLEGAN, MICH An editorial in the Satur day Evening Post of August 11 justly complains of the "reckless irresponsibility" of certain radio commentators; then refers to one it charges with having made a misstatement with reference to the Post. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of patriotic Americans who have no knowledge of the merits of the Post's controversy with the named radio commentator, who, in the opinion of! many ot us, expresses scund American views and is usually accurate in his news broadcasts, agree that radio commentators and columnists have ex ercised an influence (which they are rapidly los ing) out of all proportion to the degree of author ity they possess, the responsibility they should assume. A lew columnists, several broadcasters who also write columns aim Pearson happens to be one of them deceive the people, not only by pretending to give a advance, exclusive information news which has already appealed, or shortly will appear., in dispatches ot the AP, UP, INS or some local publication, but also by deliberately or ignorantiy misstating the facts and are at times cownnght vicious in their unfair comment on the actions of public officials. Depraved Columnists Some people realize that this conduct may on occasion be clue to personal ammostity, a depraved nature, but more often tne result of an over powering greeu; an unscrupulous desae and seaich lor the almighty dollar ,as well as for the publicity which may be turned into money. Although assuming it, neither columnists nor news cominentatois have any authority from the people to speak as their representatives. Yet some, without any experience or background justifyin; their conduct, with an air of "I'm telling you," from day to day lay down a course cf conduct for the people's chosen representatives, or unfairly and without suggesting a sound, feasible alterna tive, criticize their acts. Seldom, if ever, do some of these self-anointed prophets and judges have a word of approval for any public servant , except as he happens to be ! someone who can serve their selfish interests. ! Gullible Public A few a very few of Pearson's avoca- j tion, like the sellers of spurious merchandise, live upon the gullibility of those who are so simple minded or so honest that they still believe, without ; applying the test of common sense and good judg ment, the word which comes over the radio or through the newspaper. Many do not distinguish : between the accuracy of the reporter and the un reliability of some broadcasters and columnists. Fearson and others in his position have a marvelous opportunity to render to the people and the nation a worth-while service. Many are doing it. Others, like Pearson, have established a reputa tion for inaccuracy, for villification and for sen-; sationalism. ! In my judgment, while they may succeed for ' a time as do others who thrive by catering to those who have a taste for the bizarre, for in decency, scandal and plain dirt in the end, the ' sound-thinking, patriotic citizens and sponsors : will unless Pearson and his ilk repent and reform j throw aside, disregard your offerings, because of : their worthlessness and their trend to aid in the j destruction of all that believers in honesty, decency," truthfulness and patriotism hold dear. Columnists "Stink" Already, in some communities, in some con gressional districts, the effluvium (colloquially known as a stink) which accompanies so many of Pearson's emanations renders them less harmful than in the past. Many columnists and radio commentators have a far greater audience, a wider opportunity, than senators or congressmen, the people's chosen rep resentatives. They have it within their power to mold the thought and the action of millions of Americans. They and their sponsors, until the public be comes fully aware of their motives and their methods, of their purpose and their program, may be able to influence legislation which will vitally affect our national life, the permanency of the republic. The present responsibility which rests upon them 'is far greater than that which rests upon cither the executive or the legislative departments of our government. As you, Pearson, have so often pointed out to the congress and to the individual members of both branches their duty, permit me most respectfully to suggest that you, if you have one, consult with your conscience and hereafter follow a course, adopt a policy that will promote the bci-t interests of our country and its people. TAKE THAT ToH, GOOD MIGHT.' TH V OFF I WAKJT IF A. GUY AINJ'T J THE LAWM J ( IM NAtSERy, HE ) CUT-MOTr-7 V AIM'T WOKK.IK17 ) mtrk-- - 'Mc .f;v V w ul ) ) U AW41V V y-'t J.R.wiu.ms t m u t c WHY MOTHERS GET cjRAY cow ?-3 i Liquidator . 1 A ft mm Blow Rites Tuesday George E. Allenj above, Wash ington insurance man, has been i named President Truman's per sonal representative to study and recommend procedure for the liquidation of war agencies. Allen has been closely identi fied, with important Red Cross activities, f Wainwright Sees Bataan Butcher Sing Surrender BAGUIO, THE PHILIPPINES, (U.P.) Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamash ita, bullet-headed "Butcher of Ba taan," was in Manila's Bilibid prison Monday after surrendering the last Japanese forces in the Philippines in a brief 11-minute ceremony. Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wain wright and Lt. Gen. A. E. Perci val, Great Britain's last -ditch de fender of Singapore, watched grimly as the 59-year-old Yamash ita affixed his signature to the eight-paragraph surrender docu ment in a room of the high com missioner's building in Baguio, summer capital of the Thillipines. Yamashita, once called the "Tiger of Malaya" by his swag gering countrymen, probably faces charges as a war crimin al American military police escorted him from the room immediately after the ceremony, and he was led away to join 10,000 of his countrymen behind bars. Maj. Gen. Edmond J. Leavey, Deputy commander and chief of staff of the armed forces of the western Pacific, signed for the al lied nations. Using gold pens, he gave one to Wainwright who had defended Bataan and Corregidor in the dark days of the war, He gave another to Percival and a third to Lt. Gen. William D. Styer, commander of the armed forces of the western Pacific. The surrender ceremony had Grave services will be conduct ed in Oak Hill cemetery at 4 p. m. Tuesday for Inez Stenner Blow, who died Friday in Cedar Rapids, la. Rev. J. W. Taenzler will of ficiate. Visiting hours at Sattlcr's funeral home will be from 1 to ! 3 p. m. Tuesday. been delayed several hours await- ; ing the arrival of Wainwright and Percival in a special plane that : carried them from Tokyo, where ; only 27 hours earlier they had ! watched Japan's formal surrend l er aboard the U. S. S. Missouri. Yamashita, who enjoyed a steak washed down with beer Sunday night, gave himself up to the American 32nd division Sunday and he was brought to Baguio by plane and jeep. He called off all fighting fcr ap proximately 40,000 Japanese troops which are haphazardly scattered through the wilds of northern Luzon, Mindanao, and a few other islands. The ceremony began in a brill iantly lighted room a few seconds after noon (10 p. m. Sunday cwt). The surrender document was read. It was similar to that signed by Japan on the Missouri Sunday. Leatherbound copies in English and Japanese lay on a plain board table. The table was surrounded by allied military dignitaries and Yamashita's Japanese army and navy aides. After it was read, Yamashita stepped forward at 12:04 and wrote his signature across the 18 by 10 inch documents. His entire body was rigid as he signed. Journal Want Ads Find Buyers FISTULA IS A SERIOUS AILMENT Interesting FREE BOOK Tells of Latest Treatment PALPITATION E i'roWkoTTI FToW . "' fwM j"1 mSr !, u!l;;i,uty PHYSICAL F j1 LIVE R T ON e" 1 WEAKNESS L ?hl I DISTURBANCES 1 1 PILES ' NMP'sRWUTiImI (HEMORBHOIDSj Vj ABSCESS J" . I SPAINS" rt ll TfSfcSYMPTOMS Any person suffering from Fis tula, Rectal Abscess, Piles or any other rectal or colon disorder may obtain a new 40-page FREE BOOK on these and associated chronic ailments. The book is il lustrated with X-Ray pictures, charts, and diagrams. Write today a card will do to Thornton & Minor Clinic, Suite 948, 926 Mc Gee St., Kansas City, Mo. FOXHOLE HABIT GROWS OPELOUSAS, La., tU.R) S. Sgt. Elidge Schwartenberg has lived so long in foxholes. in the Pacific he says he thinks he'll dig one in his backyard so he'll feel at home. When he returns home after the war he says he"s "going to dig a hole in the back yard and dive in fires." every time a car Uack- NOTE Since Congressman Hoffman ran a little short of the required length for Drew Pear-1 son's column, we take the liberty of quoting from! another statement the congressman made about; Pearson as printed in the congressional record of March 15, 1945, at which time apparently he had a different idea regarding Pearson's reportorial accuracy: 'T recall not long ago when the republicans had a conference, much of the proceedings that took place at the conference were reportd by Drew ; Pearson. We wondered whether it was some repub- j lican who was at the proceedings or whether it ; was some house employee who w-as listening in. I, would like to know who is listening in on the con ferences and sessions.'' (Copyright, 1945, by the Bell Syndicate, Inc.) wmmm When You Need a Good Job of Printing . . . We're the people to call! Every business man knows that a prood deal of his firm's prestige depends on how he "reads" to outside contacts. Letterheads, pos ters, pamphlets and cards can help distinguish your business! Because that result calls for a distinguished job of printing-, call us to fill your printing orders! We're noted for consistent excellence, assuring you dependable and prompt service. Call No. 6 Plattsmouth Daily Journal 1:1' 1.