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Show Page 2 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY, THE JOURNAL 22, i931 THE READER'S DATE BOOK- SCANNING THE WEEK'S NEWS of Main Street and the World National Kid's Day Dedicated Korean Peace Negotiations Stalled; To Welfare of Underprivileged and months on the calendar, Senate Group Makes Crime Report none Ofis ofall the special days, weeks towns of the country, now home to the greater importance than National Kids Day, to be celebrated this claims by Chinese Communists that and in the future, 22 year on Saturdav National Kids Day was originated by James Kaesong's neutrality has been violated several times, a general feeling Th that peace negotiations are stalled until after the San Francisco con- - M Jimmiex Fidler Hollywood radio commentator and columnist. A dav "" ference on a Japanese peace treaty, which began on the 4th, has de-SDonsored by over in the nations capital. veloped 3000 Kiwa nis clubs in the United Week Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway has reportedly expressed the opinion States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, National Dog that the cease-firtalks were a blind from the start and that the Allies and the National Kids Day Foun-mu- Is September 23-2- 9 now be prepared for renewal of full scale conflict. The Communists dation. For many years Kiwanis When one thinks of a child, al- have played at the game of blackmail a peace in Korea for abandon- - clubs have devoted much of their time and funds in underprivileged most without exception, the picture ment of the Japanese treaty. his companion a dog comes to wor . ,n Now that the treaty conference is underway, and the U.S. continues0 , The two are almost insepa- e wan 3 aru j, s. Aypvnanfipd . in its determination to sign the treaty, there is little reason to believe a It seems appropriate, there-- 1 v on settlement will be reached in Korea. To the contrary, it appears likely their activities and ore, that National Dog Week all-owar will flare up at any moment. prevented duplica- should be observed immediately The Communists have used the weeks of negotiations to full advanafter National Kids Day. This tion of effort. 9 build-up rein of in men are Korea. They their tage equipment and Unlike many spec- year the week of September ported to have approximately 500,000 men in the country, with 400,000 ial days, Kids Day las been set aside for the purpose. near the front. Approximately 600 tanks and great numbers of heavy is not commercial, Sponsored by the National of air power Is guns have been brought into the war zone. The build-u- p although many parDog Welfare Guild, the prowell over 1,000 planes. ents take the occa- gram in the past has often been If the Communists have benefited from the weeks of lull, so have sion to give their children d apslanted at a double-trac- k Nations forces. Regiments are at full strength for the first time ents as reminders of their love and concerned it as that is, proach, and have better and a greater number of weapons. Their defense posi- - affection. Its purpose, if followed both children and dogs. This tions are the best since the Korean conflicts began. by the community, can mean better year, however, the guild is tell0 A few of the nations leaders still believe there is a chance of citizenship for the town; it can ing the story of the courage and mean health better and in for Korea. the are worse. But odds the greater heroism of dogs. every day changing peace happiness for hundreds of children The following report from Korea CRIME REPORT The senate crime investigating committee con-wh- o are already experiencing the a the story of what dogs are doeluded its tells with said the tentacles that investigation report reality of a world that is not always of organized crime reach into virtually every community throughout kind. Half-wa- y how-th- e ing in the conflict against Commeasures, country. ever, will not accomplish these munism: As a solution it recommended the formation of a national crime co- - ends, A small platoon of German ordinating council which would support and aid the activities of crime acquired and Specifically, the day was orlgi- - shepherdis dogs locally commissions in the home towns ot the nation. its part to slow playing nated to assist underprivileged trained Chinese spring. Among its other recommendations: (1) That the federal security children to obtain some of the the great educational campaign on the effects of benefits to first line of the agency develop a nation-wid- e Attached the normally enjoyed by more re(2) the for be federal that narcotics narcotics; penalty peddling boys and girlg to focus infantry regiment, theyK-- are the In (3) facilities connection 9 that interstate congress prohibit creased; corps of attention upon the accomplish-wit- h birth of the famous or an to thus bet end and comeback ments of wager, any putting layoff youthf and to interest the transactions between gamblers in different states; and (4) that con- - generai public to a greater degree gress tighten laws ,to prevent aliens from entering illegally and liberal- e probiems of juvenile the deportation process. to and its victims linquency help One of the most startling statements of the report was the one which become useful citizens, charged that some communities have been enslaved by organized crjme However, what the individual and grafting public officials and that honest people have lost their voice community does to aid its chilin their own local government in many areas. dren depends upon the needs of that community and must be OATIS CASE Czechoslovakias ambassador received a stormy welcome last week when he called on the White House to present his settled on the local level. Some towns feel the need of properly credentials. President Truman told him bluntly the quickest way to imtwo countries would be to free imprisoned equipped parks where children prove relations between the can play in safety, and often newspaperman, William N. Oatis. supervised by experienced perThe ambassador said the case is closed, but a number of diplomatic observers believe otherwise. They believe Czechoslovakia will sonnel. In other towns sight try a little blackmail, such as the deal the U.S. engineered with Hungary and hearing clinics have been to win the release of businessman Robert A. Vogeler, also imprisoned established for children who otherwise could not receive on spy charges. medical attention. adequate Hungary was granted a number of minor trade and diplomatic concessions for releasing Vogeler. Czechoslovakias terms may be curbs on Like many problems Radio Free Europe, a privately run American radio station at Munich money is the key to some of the which broadcasts propaganda behind the Iron Curtain, troubles of children. Kids Day, therefore, is the opportune time to DEFENSE TREATIES-- The United State! i last week signed defense raise (unds with which tte com. the last war. Working at outposts treaties with the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. It was a munlty can launch or on its and with patrols in no mans land carry major step in this countrys policy of securing peace and stopping thechid welfare program. they have already sniffed out Chispread of communism in the Pacific. nese foe many times. The pacts, which following the pattern of the North At- - R is a day, also for concerts, The other night Corporal alliance by binding the U.S. to aid the Pacific countries in case tin Picture entertainment, parades, Robert of an attack on either, must be ratified by the senate. They are notessay contests, father and son Tracy of Portland, quets, street parties and a host of to come up for action before early next year, however. Maine, wa6 posted with his dog, other activities designed to focus 300 yards beRex, in a fox-hoFOOD PRICES The Independent Grocers Alliance, which has some attention on the problems of the fore our main position. Sud10,000 members, predicts that food prices are likely to go down this fall, children of America. Here is an denly Rex became rigid and whined low in his throat. The According to J. Frank Grimes, president of the group, Big farm opportunity of every town in the crops and heavy production of processed foods promise to make many country, large or small, to create dogs are trained not to bark. a little happiness for its children. food price ceilings purely academic within the next few months. Corporal Tracy reported to Whether propaganda or not. Grimes recommends the groups mem- - u a home town does not regiment. Soon after artillery haye in stores the can reduce food shelled the area. More than 15 Inventories weeks "That ahead. ber, way. Kiwanis club or another oreaniza. to m and buy when prices ease then launch big sales tIon enemy Chinese were killed. . be ready jump a Kid that will make them more friends among thrifty consumers. rebraUoiTtaS5t too late On another occasion, Corporal Ted a over Nickolby of Yonkers, N. Y., FOREIGN AID The senate last week passed its version of a for- even if hastily organ was patrolling before our lines with his dog, Red, and a few other economic defenses against communism. The total was $1,213,750,000 less doughfoots. Red tore at his leash than asked by President Truman. and pointed forward like a bird Two weeks- - ago the house sliced $1,001,250,000 off the $8,500,000,000 dog. Reenforcements were brought requested by the administration. up. A trap was preNow the bill goes to conference with the house and senate working A ten man Chinese patrol pared. out a compromise of their differences. Whatever the final figure, it will walked into the net and in the shootnot be near the $8.5 billions asked by the administration. The bulk of ing fury that followed was thorthe funds, approximately 80 per cent, in both the house and senate bills, oughly smashed. will be used for military aid. Later congress must vote actual funds to The dogs are fed only once a carry the authorizations approved by both branches. day and they always work with the P same G.I. Fortunately, the enemy DEFENSE President Truman in a nation-wid- e broadcast from San with his heavy rice diet gives off Francisco, where he attended the opening of the Japanese peace treaty an odor quite unlike an American conference, warned the nation that not even an armistice in Korea must G.I. cbiida A little time and effort, be allowed to slow the efforts to strengthen the free world against future and not' too great a cost financialCommunist aggression. Wherever there is news of Ie kids be com Whether negotiations in Korea are successful or not, he said, we courage there is often a dog. must continue to drive ahead to build defensive strength for our country munRy know they are being That is why the National Dog thought about and appreciated. In and the free world. Welfare Guild has adopted as naake a better child The plain fact Is that the Communists may try to resume the ofurn the theme of National Dog dividends to the corn- fensive in Korea at any time. Moreover, they are capable of launching an At Your Service . . . Week, s. new attacks in Europe, in the Middle East, or elsewhere in Asia, wher munity that can not be measured In dollars and cents. ' ever it suits them. (Released WNU -- With renewed N st e ut nAS russ number . . Dr. v. s. Krajcovic, who is in touch with czech underground, says in Wash-o- f ngton the Russians are feverish-minjy preparing for war and new senals and airports have been springing up with great speed in recent months. . d. ar-rabl- e. 23-2- pres-Unite- 50-5- th de-iz- 'jiy f i GRANDMAS . . . Bethlehem, N.H., youngest and oldest grandmothers display trophy after contest. Mrs. Manus Perkins, 44, has one grandson, and Mrs. Mary Lewis has five grandchildren, five great anti-Commun- mo-lant- ic 'JKV ban-expect- ed le semi-circul- M V 's vs M Vv 'j- 3 'i-- . --v. BLASTS CZECH . . . Rep. Frank Chelf (D., Ky.) tells new Czech envoy that he is about as welcome in this nation as a swarm of red ants at a country picnic and about n dog as popular as a wet turned loose at a house warming. The Czech did not reply. flea-bitte- ar " " ' v - All-Way- by e'eaturea.) REPENTS . . . Louis Budcnz, and Fordham professor, tells Pittsburgh meeting that Christian principles will beat Communism. lie told delegates to con- tinue fighting the Reds by a campaign of prayer and penance that contribute to a Christian life- - |