Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-09-26 / 39. szám

September 26,1940 .Verhovayák Lapja Page 3 NEW BOOK REVIEWED NEW YORK, September (Special to the Verhovayak Lapja)—A new book, to be entitled THE BOY FROM KENTUCKY, by Captain Stephen de Szabó, of Sharon, Connecticut, has been ac­cepted for publication by Fortuny’s Publishers, Inc., 87 Fifth Avenue, New York, it was announced here to­day. THE BOY FROM KEN­TUCKY has for its back­ground the World War. It is the story of a boy who loses himself in that great struggle, and his efforts to restore his lost love and peace. The style of writing is unpretentious which ren­ders a more vivid picture because of its simplicity. Captain de Szabó, to whom almost every country in the world is familiar, is well equipped to tell of high adventure. Those who enjoy brilliant action will certainly enjoy this lusty book of adventure. It is a book, which once read, is not soon forgotten. Publication date is as yet indefinite, but work on the book is going rapidly for­ward.--------------o-------------­DEDICATION AT WORLD S FAIR One of the most significant events of the World’s Fair took place on Sunday, September 22, when the “Wall of Fame” was formally dedicated. The Wall, which bounds the Common, is made up of twenty­­one panels on which are inscribed the names of over six hundred American citizens of foreign birth, American Indians and Negroes who have made outstanding con­tributions to American culture. While every effort had been made to select the most outstand­ing names, it had also been necessary to show the representa­tion of all national backgrounds to our cultural life; therefore the list in itself must have been an incomplete one. For example, it had been necessary to omit many Germans in the field of science, because of the enormous number of Germans in this field. The aim had been not only to pick immigrants who have contributed most,—but to make people realize what immigrants have contributed to America. Throughout the season the “Wall” has attracted considerable attention, and has been one of the Common’s most interesting features. The September 22 program in­cluded living people whose names are on the “Wall” as well as other outstanding Americans, who spoke on the Immigrant’s Contri­bution to America. Folk singers, dancers and musicians in native costumes entertained with typical songs and dances of their native countries.-------------O------------­Canada’s production of pig iron and steel in Janu­ary was twice as great as in the first month of last year, Proclamation The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 was enacted by Congress on Saturday, September 14 1940, and approved by the President of the United States on Monday, September 16, 1940. • Upon signing the Act, the President issued a Proclamation setting Wednesday, October 16th, as the date, under the Act, upon which the first registration of certain male citizens shall take place. The Congress of the United States has determined that it is necessary to increase the armed forces of the United States. It becomes the duty of all Pennsylvanians, as citizens of the Commonwealth which gave to the Nation the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, to respond as they always have done, in the traditional manner of their forefathers, to this summons for National Defense. I call upon all the citizens of this Commonwealth to give liberally of their services, as will those who are included in the Selective Service program, in the interest of protecting our Nation at home and abroad. Our people will not hesitate, I feel certain, in voluntary participation, because the men who are to be called out for training are not only learning to defend the geographical boundaries of our Nation, but our very way of living. THEREFORE, I, Arthur H. James, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in support of the President’s Proclamation on Registration, and in accordance with the Selective Service program, do here­by proclaim Wednesday, the sixteenth day of October, 1940, as Registration Day. On Registration Day, between the hours of 7 a. m. and 9 p. m., every male person, other than persons excepted by Section 5 (A) of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, “who is a citizen of the United States or an alien residing in the United States and who, on the registration date fixed herein, has attained the 21st anniversary of the day of his, birth and has not attained the 36th anniversary of the day of his birth, is required to present himself for and submit to registration. Every such person who is within the con­tinental United States on the registration date fixed herein shall on that date present himself for and (Submit to registration at the duly designated place of registration within the precinct, district, or registra­tion area in which he has his permanent home or in which he may happen to be on that date. Every such (person who is not within the continental United States on the registration date fixed herein shall within (five days after his return to the continental United States present himself for and submit to registration. (Regulations will be prescribed hereafter providing for special registration of those who on account of sick­ness or other causes beyond their control are unable to present themselves for registration at the designat­ed places of registration on the registration date fixed herein.” Every Pennsylvanian subject to registration is required to familiarize himself with the rules and regula­tions governing registration and to comply therewith. I hereby direct all officials, State, County, City, Borough and Township, of the Commonwealth of Penn­sylvania and employees thereof to do and perform all acts and services necessary to accomplish effective 'and complete registration. x v To accomplish the objectives of this program with expeditious dispatch, I especially call upon all election ^officials to offer their services as members of the boards of registration and to provide suitable and suffi­cient places for the performance of this duty. I ask our patriotic citizens to offer their services as mem- Ibers of these boards, where necessary. It will be necessary, because of the size of the task to be undertaken by our election officials in this regis­tration, for many of those who will be registered to have time off from their occupations and places of em­­fployment. Therefore, I call upon all employers, whether private or public, to give their employees sufficient .time off to fulfill this obligation under the law. It is my firm conviction that Pennsylvania will set a record, not only in compliance with the law, but in' ^accord with the Voluntary spirit of helpfulness which is necessary. Pennsylvanians have always led the way in the past and have never, at any time, relinquished that (leadership.. •- — It is pleasing to announce that Pennsylvania has already shown its patriotism by offers of volunteer (service which have come to us from all parts of the Commonwealth. J GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the City of Harrisburg, this eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty, and of the Commonwealth the one hun­dred and sixty-fifth. By the Governor: r Secretary <ft the Commonwealth Jtmn

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