The Daily Telegram from Adrian, Michigan • Page 18

ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, 19, 1942 The War Today By DEWITT MACKENZIE Wide World Serrtce'a 'Aaalyit, Whatever way you look at it, militarily or psychologically, the appointment of General MacArthur to supreme command in the southwest Pacific is as nearly perfect as things come in this life. The appearance of this world's most active soldier on the scene has inspired Australia and the allies in general with new conr fidence as regards the operations against the conquering Japanese. He brings to the continent "down under" the military skill and leadership which that great commonwealth lacks and which are so essential at this critical juncture in the battle of the Pacific. Of these two qualifications MacArthur's genius ot leadership probably means far the more. Many soldiers have skill in their profession, but few possess the power to impel not only troops but whole nations to follow their lead.

MacArthur has the. knack of stirring the imaginations of men mightily, and there is small doubt that just as his appointment has given allied morale a boost, so will it have a depressing effect on the enemy. You won't have forgotten that General Masahara Homma Japanese commander'in the Philippines, committed hari kari because MacArthur had him buffaloed. The great danger is that because of his fame MacArthur will be expected to perform magic, and that when he doesn't, there will be disappointment. Therefore we shall do well -to recognize that; great- soldier though: he is, he magician, and that the task before him is titanic.

It would be too much not to expect further allied reverses in the battle the Pacific, though for these, we do have a right to believe our cause is in grand hands! Anzacs Wanted Him There may be some surprise that the Australians and the. known jointly to fame as the Anzacs, themselves asked for the appointment of an American commander in chief. One reason this unusual request was that they had no professional soldier of their own for this task upon which the life or death of' eastern nations hangs. Then, too, they frankly are looking to America for defense and naturally, would, expect Uncle Sam to assume leadership. it.

would 1 -be difficult to pick aj soldier whose experience so well fitted the, picture as MacArthur. Not only has he had the.all round training 'which has carried him from'West Point to the top position of chief of staff, but the strategic possibilities of the southwest Pacific must be an open book to him. He served in the Philippines three times before he went there in 1935 as commander of the Philippine army, and knows his Orient well. But more important, it seems to for me, is fact that MacArthur as chief of staff certainly time and again must have studied this great Pacific area as a possible field of encounter with Japan. Such study implies no hostile intentions, but is something which is carried out by thV general 'ot', all the major, countries.

They" must be prepared -for every matter, how remote. So the hero of the Bataan siila probably has'the strategic-possibilities of the whole southwest? ern Pacific just as arranged in his mind as he had those of the Bataan Peninsula. In: other words his new job was built to order for him. MacArthur's name is 'associated with initiative and'attack, and the world will look for aggressive action. However, it must.be remembered that while initiative certainly is called for, Australia at- this juncture is on the That position must continue until such time as the allies have built up the power of this great base-to a point where a rearoffensive assumed against the Japanese.

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L. A. Lofberg and daughter Judy of Jackson, the Ruby and Lonise Hoffman Hudson, Mrs. Frank Hudnutt and grandson Miles Earl: LaFol- tte of Jerome and Mrs. Charles ackson and daughter Celia.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Van Etten.of ackson spent Sunday evening in the W. H. Van Etten Mrs.

Harry Reppert is confined her home because of illness. C. J. Carniichael of nderwent a major operation in he Addison Community hospital Tuesday. Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Decker and ons of Detroit spent the week end with Mrs. Maude Pvt. Jesse Black of Camp Liv- ngston, is spending several ays with his parents Mr. and Mrs.

esse Black. The body of William Luptpn of iattle Creek was hurried in Hill- ide cemetery here Friday. Mr. Lupton formerly resided here. Richard Karnes.

of Dundee, a member of the Coast Guard sta- ioned in Buffalo, was a dinner guest Monday in the Otto Wegner ome and also called on other rel- tives here. Mrs. Maude Robertson, Mr. and Irs. James Wolf and daughter and Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Maher of Td- edo, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reese South Riga and Mr. and Mrs.

McCormick and son Bruce of Blissfield spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bert ilcCormick. Addison Mr. and Mrs.

Norval Saunders and son Charles Norman spent" the week end with Mrs. Saunder's parents Mr. and. Mrs. Charles Hillman at Allegan.

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dow and daughters Barbara and Beverley left Sunday morning for Fort Worth, Texas, to spend two weeks with Mrs. Dow's parents Mr. anc Mrs.

T. J. Bentle. Callers in the M. H.

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and Mrs. J. A. Guthrie and Mr. and Mrs.

Job Fike left 'uesday morning to attend the istrict conference of the Falrview Srethren Church at Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wels of tletamora, Howard Torrence of Toledo, Naomi Shawler of Berkey and Janice Guthrie spent Sunday ivith James Guthrie at Battle Creek. Born, March 6, to Mr.

and Mrs. Gilbert Bandy, a son, Duane New- ion. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hambrook had as their guests Sunday afternoon Mr.

and Mrs. J. H. Vorhees and sons of Albion and Mr. and Mrs.

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The reason you gain energy is that many low-calory foods are high in vitamins carrots 25 each, lean ham 100 a slice. A diet's no longer a cracker-tea- and-lemon affair, but three healthful meals a desserts! Though desserts like Apple Bettj (375 for cup) are forbidden, you can have delicious applesauce cake (100). Eat all you grow slim, vital, young! Our 32-page booklet tells how, gives 42 healthful low-calory menus; includes calory chart. Send lie for your copy of "The New Way To a Youthful Figure to the Home Service Department of The Adrian Telegram. Be sure to write plainly your name, address, and the name of booklet.

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