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EVENING TIMES riTMBERLAND. THURSDAY, JAX. 8. ruoon VuiuUj" 1 KffAUL. GUCUXMf scrutinized and every item of It carefully weighed.

A grave responsibility upon Cwugres and in the midst of patriotic fervor that body must nvoifl hysteria. Yes, we're all one nation, and the war Is all one war. Audit of CtreuUttoo Umber at Tb. ettarwlwi tufft MAH. Mootb.

Sanaa? OalT. m-a, scrota atut KlcbU Positl only. Me. Thursday Afternoon, January 8, OP.R COUNTRY Tie umofl iffam. THE FEDERAL BUDGET It would seem that after having dealt with astronomical figures for quite some time now, the American people would be so accustomed to thinMng of expenditures -fij-rmp'-smns of money that they wouldnt bat aa eye vhea a.

few more dollars -were- added However, there Is none of us but that received a jolt yesterday when the bi'dget was laid before Congress--a budget lareer than that ever dreamed of by any other nation of the world. As the President revealed in his address to Congress of Tuesday, the amount to be set aside for var purposes during the coming fiscal year Is S6 billion dollars. That means about $450 for even- man, woman and child in the "United States. As government experts have estimated, the American budget is twice that of Germany's war expenditures, and it it more than three times the amount this country spent altogether lor the other world war. Statistics of the War of 1812, the Mexican War the Civil War and the Spanish- American War look like a pocketful of nickels and dimes beside the amount we must raise and spend if we are to win the present, con Hie t.

But we never engaged war like this before. We were never called upon to provide the sort of mechanical equipment, not 1o mention the guns, the planes, the tanks, the high powered ammu- rsKion that- will be -used in the present, conflict We all agree with the President that we art- determined to "pay whatever jjrice must to preserve our way' of life," but at tha'. we wonder how. even with all our national wealth, we can carry the financial burden this war is imposing upon us. By taxation, and borrowing we can raise "the sum needed.

Already we are called upon to pay taxes in amounts heretofore unheard of in the history of the republic. Right now, men and women are worrying as they attempt to figure up their federal income tax which will be due shortly. In the face of this levy, wages have shrunk to such an extent that the ordinary standard oC living is being severely affected by it. The situation Is aggravated by the fact that the cost of living Is steadily advancing. But.

according to the President. Jt will be necessary for Congress to impose nine billion dollars in new taxes and although he does not deem it desirable, the time may come when a general sales tax will go into effect. Than there is the question of borrowing-. "From whom will the United States borrow? Not from other nations friendly to us and themselves free from the burdens of war. There are no such nations.

The United States, instead of borrowing- from its friends, has been lending money to them. It will probably have to lend more money for its own defense. will to borrow from our.telves. The government will borrow from savings of the people. these savings to be invested in bonds and defense stamps.

It will have to borrow from government, funds earmarked for other purposes. It will have to abandon, perhaps for a long time to come, many of the projects brought into being within recent, years and intended for the social advancement of the people. We are told WR will have to make sacrifices and to forego luxuries. Surely, we arc all willing to do this, bat the vast majority of the American people do not indulge in luxuries to such an extent, that they would save any sireat amount by foregoing them. Besides, the curtailment of ordinary luxuries will mean a.

curtailment of ordinary business and unless there is business the flow of income will stop entirely. WP witnessed this simple economic principle in operation dtirine the depression. An attempt, to analyze the situation leads into a vicious circle the end of which is never reached. We are more convinced than ever that all government expenditure not essential in the war effort must stop. Many government, agencies, regardless of their peacetime merit; must close shop.

How about drastic reduction of 'he government payroll? Not of Clerks rnd others who receive only enoush on which to live. but. those higher up. many of whom could a to cive their services a pruiiottC (iiity. States, counties and municipalities must curtail i expenses thus Divine wherever possible.

All of these will be dlsciis-sed as Congress con- Kkipfs- 'he burtszet as presented. There in us! b- no lp.yer.inR of the war must renrh the pent? a Pre-l- but the must flusely THE MAN WHO FIGHTS A man who joins the fighting of the United States in time of war offers to his country the most precious thing man possesses--life itself. He can be given no security in the full sense, for the takin? of life Is Implicit in war. Nevertheless, every possible effort should be. made to protect those on him, and his own status if he returns safely.

The United States has a Social Security system, begun six years ago in time of peace. This it did not have when the country last went to effects sr? felt, Survivors' insurance benefits are already being rushed to widows and minor children of men who have given their lives in the Pacinc fighting. Already 37 states and Hawaii have amended their unemployment compensation acts to "freeze" such benefits standing to the credit of men at the tune they enter sen-ice. On their return, in other words, they will be entitled to the same status they held when they entered service, with no lapse, though naturally they have not continued their contributions. Federal Security Administrator McNult will try to get Congress to forbid lapse of old age and survivors' insurance tinder the same conditions, or for those who leave covered employment to work in arms industries which are not covered, such as those of the federal government.

If the Army Is increased to the size which now seems likely--that is, to five or six million men. or even more, it will be necessary to look to In Canada, for instance, a married man who enters service and who assigns part of his pay to the support of his wife, sees that alignment increased by a direct grant from the government which lifts much of the burden from dependents left behind. During the World War, a system of war-risk insurance was devised, aimed at giving some protection to the surviving family of men who died in service. The original thought was to avoid future pension demands, in which it was not entirely successful. These problems must be met and solved.

Unless they are met promptly, much unnecessary suffering will be caused among dependents, and the future bonus and pension demands may well be imagined. The returning Congress will have its own full share of work to do in support of the war. and the problem of security for soldiers and their dependents Is going to be one of the most important. Japanese imperialism, as we see it, doesn't look very imperial. AN AMERICANIZED WORLD "Until every nation is prosperous, no nation is prosperous," says Henry Ford in an Interview.

It isn't literally true, but the tendency is that way. So he wants to extend the American system to Europe, giving- every country political and economic freedom and "the same chance our 48 states have," with access tp raw materials and ability to choose their own lines of development. Europe adopted the American system." he declares, "no country would cease being a no country would have to give up self-government. All that is needed is that, like our states, the countries of Europe begin to pull together. We can help the world to get on its feet again if if- settles down." So we find in this industrial genius the same spirit that he showed in the last war.

when he chartered his "peace ship" arid went over to persuade the warring nations to lay down their arms and work together. He found then that none of the warring countries wanted his help, and he came back sad and perplexed, with nothing accomplished. It Isn't likely that he will repeat that effort. But his words will carry across the sea and interest people 5n many countries. It seems an awfully bie Jc-b.

though, to persuade the nations even after this war to share their resources and give each other a square deal all round. That may be the way of salvation, but nations often seem to prefer destruction-in the name of patriotism. Postscripts Highlights From Latest Books Sky Fury and me fiibbs Family BY JAMES E. HELBERT Maybe'It can't happen, here, but maybe it can. Auyway for probably tbe best combined written and pictorial account of how it.

mean- log the bombing of civilians; apart the busiueas-as-usual manner of life see "The Battle of Waterloo Road" (Random House: 12). Diana Forbes-Robertson, with words and 'Robert Caps with; most h.o*ev*r, we ttw Glbbi CJlbte. by raid warden by Oibi jus a sorf of mottwf-general of neighborhood their four i drcn are all active In some a combtaattau steel worker, aiid circus roustabout sound few minutes at a. fashion salon. "One more dfty over, a qu day of family.

An -uaiy family, 'too, but their ever dayness ti an answer to ad answer American lornilies ir.i| havo-to learn the hard way. 'ostricli-minded what the crash of bombs means when it blows. up your your batcher through the middle, bites your Cousin Jane's house into 20.000 pieces. Devoid, thankfully, of learjfrk- ing words and pictures the book proves that bombs, just as the rain, fall just and the unjust, banters and beggars. Here is the story of what Mad Adolf's winged bearers of the-New London borough of Lambeth and particularly Waterloo Road.

Another mass murderer also once had a fling at a place called Waterloo. Among those Goering couldn't bomb and burn out -is the vicar Father Hutchinson. When the authors called on him, he greeted them: "You come to a house where no one possibly could be living and time's where 1 live." Night after night he herded bis nock into his church until the night "the old church gathered the full fury of 'the blow into her heart and gave her life for her children. Now we Uke to tbe crypt for worship, as better Christians have done before us, until this church shall rise gloriously from the ruins." "The" people of Waterloo Road, To relieve Misery 666 COLD; LIQUID TABLETS NOSK DKUrt When you need your late model why not try the count Corporation Loan Low interest rate, with food insurance. See 66 Pershinf Street Cumberland, ld.

Telephones: 3502-350 STORIES IN STAMPS Defenses at Manila Rushed to Completion fyfANILA, once ttle most 1 able city under the American flag, is now one of the, most 'strongly defended of U. S. in the warring Pacific. Manila's position in the Philippine Island group is shown on the rnap stamp above, issued in 1937 to cosnrnerncrate the Eucharlstic Congress there. Direct attack on the city from the sea is blocked by tbe island fortress of Corregidor, at the mouth of Manila Bay.

Although Japanese forces have landed in isolated parts of Luzon and other islands, their path to the i is blocked by mountains and miles of swamp. Manila Is ill-defended against iair raids, for shelters could not be i constructed under ground. Water Its reached at a depth of six feet. 'Recently created civilian defense groups are prepared to evacuate the city if the U. S.

planes are unable to stop Japanese air at- larks. The greatest threat to the islands and Manila is that of blockade, which would precipitate a food problem. However, as the defenses tor civilians and soldiers were rushed to completion before the Japanese invasion, reserve food supplies were cached in strategic spots. Lord Ashley's coat-of-anns on her krari. car.

Mothers! does child school sometimes? Then pay attention to what, THIS mother did. When Mrs. Laura Baker received a card from the local board informing her that her daughter was absent from class on the day before, she merely handed it to the erring daughter, who promptly penned this excuse. "Too many cocktails the night before." The daughter is Is switchboard operator for Billy Hose. Most magicians like to take their the grave, but Bert Allerton, considered by many to be intimate magic's greatest exponent, is book about it.

Between, chapters, he'i displaying his tricks for Cotillion room patrons at the Pierre. Sign on 3rd avenue barroom H'all: "Distribute your cash in sev- eral'pockets When one empty, it's time to go home." 1 Here's a tail' driver who has built better mousetrap--he hopes. His name is Benjamin Ke-skovits. Benny's complaint is that taxi drivers don't make enough money. To remedy this he has patented a new meter that begins ticking the moment the customer sits, down in.

the cab. If this is accepted, he'll be able to pick up extra dimes before the cab starts rolling. Exports to China Of ttr I 4C-- JO" a rf t. I 1 tl.J- HISTORY From Times Files Newspaper carriers have for many rears set tip an admirable record of dependability -and service. In ail weathers, in all conditions of disaster and disorder, they cir.liver the news.

It a pleasure to read a tribute to its carrier boys by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Despite the confusion attendant on the sudden and unexpected attack on the islands by the Japanese, the carrier boys never missed a delivery. "Ail around the island." the star- Bulletin reported directly after the raids, "the paper is being delivered to lUs customers daily, and in most, cases on time or ahead of time." Because the Star-Bulletin is the only rnnipreheasive and authoritative news source on the islands, these boys of every race Iw.ve performed a public and added one more sprl-r to the laurels of a creaf. American institution, the newspaper carrier boy. T.ie itch for the cheap prestier a coos a low auto license number plate, or one containing only one's initials or tele- plume number or the date of his great- grandmother's birth, has always been a It never was worth the time it took public employes to handle it, Now there is important work to bn done, iiiid no time at all for such moukey- Florida 1." i an extrn dollar for special plates of this kind.

Indiana has had -as many as 20.000 applications for special plates, a nuisance for whose cxiMc-ice there was nny excuse ever. In normal tunes way to save the taxpayer--" money to time pub'ic i rutmni! to i pmiliitr form of Man About Manhattan By Georje Tucker New York--Bottom of the barrel: Norman Weiser fenind that tilings happen fast wiien you join the army. Before, submittine himself to Uncle Sam he hurried to a hospital for a private checkup. Just as r.he stethoscope was applied a doctor shoved his head through the door and shouted, "Got a pint blood? got an Two winks later Weiser. now wiser, was ou the table-- giving.

The tinirst. night club in New York is the Nic Nark, in Greenwich Village. Besides the proprietor, it will hold only one customer. TEX XEARS AGO Governor Albert C. RiKhie an- nouuces candidacy for fifth term.

Premier Inukai narrowly escapes death from "made in Japan." Army of 10,000 jobless passes through city "while Cumberland sleeps." TWENTY TEARS AGO Bayer Grocery Company's swre destroyed by fire. Death of Mrs. Frank A. Kalbaugh, tiiis city. lleavy sleet makes driving hazardous on city streets.

THIRTY YEARS AGO Death of Miss Hannah Knoyer, 80. of Frostburp. Frederick, brick- layers set their wage scale at 40 cents per hour for 9-hour day. Mrs. W.

P. Knieriem celebrates her R4th birthday. SQ THEY SAY If there is no referee a. prize fight, the man -who puts on brass knuckles will -win. And the same is true in the industrial game.

--Thurman. Arnold, assistant attorney-general. A treacherous attack by Japan has given her forces an initial advantage. This is the advantage- which the murderer, thief, or cheat can always gain against, the unsuspecting-, ordinary and decent citizen. --General Wavell.

allied commander in the Far East. All great revivals in history, both religious and political, have beea preceded by periods of oppression, disaster and defeat. --Rev. Dr. Allen E.

Ciaxton. Broadway Temple Methodist jfenf York. The war lords of Japan have given their people the largest gift in the entire history of Japan the TJnited States. -Senator Elbert D. Thomas.

Utah. broadcasting in Japanese to the people. BARBS who receive from John M. Makris. of Water- town.

lake our look at the Ipttcrbrnrl-- and blink. In hold letters tliry sec "Crime Dors Pay" Makris isn't kidding. He's a dctirtive slorv writer. Gallagher's chop has a picture of the late Huey Long tfn its walls. It was Msncd by the Klnzfish a few months tjcfore he died.

Modestly, ''uey wrote: -Best wishes. Hvicy P. UniE. U. S.

Srra- Tar Irsiiininte t.hrnter. and I hnte to see Is goinp in Cor c-nmnierclB) plugs. mme orr tiie names of cigarettes, cold cirinkt. and liou'ClioM necessities mentioned. They appear lo be meu- ilrwcd casually, vet understand reimmeratSon frrciiifu'lv is made in Tilf former Lady Ashley, widow o( I.ou« Knirbank.s Mill Why te it they build homes with every known convenience except iow rent? If ihe American soldiers have their way.

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