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Show ADMIRAL BYRD SPEAKS Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, one of the most admired and respected! Americans,, in a recent address at Kingston, N. Y , told his hearers that "he was giving much of his time to spread the gospel unity". He asserted that the destiny of ouV nation will be decided within the next eight months, shooting war or no. He said that an economic collapse was the parent of dictatorship. At this time, declared the admiral, we must stand "shoulder to shoulder as a brotherhood and forget political poli-tical prejudice. If we must criticie our national policy, we should do so with moderation and restraint." Anyone who has read Admiral IJyrd's book, "Alone", is convinced that the author is an American of intelligence, courage and highest patriotic intent. His is an inspiring leadership. His considered judgment on a national issue will likely be trusted all the more because he is not a politician and is less likely than most to be partisan. |