Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. január-június (26. évfolyam, 1-25. szám)
1943-01-14 / 2. szám
VOL. XXVI. JANUARY 14, 1943 Little People By KATHRYN RAW A New Profession Millions of years have passed Since the earth grew out of the chaos of vapors. But life on earth is dependent upon the light and heat of the sun. Science has explained, in minute detail, life within the smallest atom. In schools of science men learned an electron is a negative particle, electrically charged, and is a component of the atom. They learned a proton is a positive charged particle and is a component of the atom. Its mass changes partially in aspect, color and form by additions. The proton is much smaller than the atom and is complementary to the electron. Science has shown men the early stage in the development of the mineral, vegetable and animal kingdoms from the lowest and simplest forms and plants to' the highest expression found in man. For centuries man lived in the limitations of a common existence. He knew only of five objective senses. Now he has come to believe he has a sixth sense which is dormant through neglect. He lived in a threedimensional world and is just learning of the fourth dimension. Through psychology he learned of the human mind or soul and Its various functions. Science discovered thousands of marvelous things for man to wonder about. His imagination ■has been excited and his curiosity aroused regarding the nature of the universe. In what way has science benefitied the human race? In spite of its wonders human beings are miserable. Some of its wonderful discoveries have been perverted and used to destroy men. Man is engaged — not in constructing — but in destroying his brothers. It has taken nature millions of years to evolve the human form — to make it a chalice worthy to contain the divine soul which is a segment of the Supreme Being. In a moment the beautiful creation of God is demolished by a bullet írom the rifle of a human brother. Every generation has witnessed the birth of a genius — a man with intellectual power and great creative abilities. He is born to show others the way to the heights — the mystic solitude — where the sun is beautiful! But he walks alone the lonely path up the mountain. Men live in shadows. And the cruelties of their rulers add to their miseries. Dictators do aothing to better the conditions *t the people who make up their empire. They are treated as so much cannon fodder. But one thing sovereigns have forgotten is that the divine spark smoulders within the hearts of the subjects he calls little people, and it whispers only of faith and hope. The tiny spark will grow to be a large flame which no amount of suppression can extinguish. The sacred flame will bum bright long after the end of time. Science discovered nature’s most guarded secrets and misused them. But she will not long tolerate present world conditions. The day is not too far distant when Nature, in one grand movement, will reclaim her gifts and sweep off the face of the earth those who abused the divine gift of life. Dictators should realize empires can not long exist if their subjects are sacrificed on the altar of war. No power can save that country where men’s hearts are mercilessly torn and left bleeding on battlefields. The human family is most important to nature. The socalled little people are the channels through which flows the beauties of the inner life. In time dictators will be forgotten — and it is better so — but the race of people will go on through centuries of time — the little people whose hearts dream and whose minds are used to seek the realities of science and whose faculties are developed to contemplate the universe within their own beings. Their hands will be occupied — not in destroying life — but in cultivating gifts and creating life into the beautiful existence Nature intended it to be. And then the world will be a paradise — for Peace will exercise a controlling influence; and men will live as brothers. The almost complete disappearance of Japanese formerly employed by hatcheries as Chick Sexors has brought about a new type of trade school here as well as in other sections of the country, according to W. E. Schultz, pioneer hatchery operator of Boone, Iowa. This new, war-born type of trade school teaches Americans the “art of chick sexing.’’ This well-paid profession was almost entirely Japanese prior to Pearl Harbor. Since then many of the Jap sexors have been interned and others have disappeared. This situation has created a problem for hatcheries everywhere. Sexed pullet and sexed cockerel chicks have become a necessity in the poultry industry, for they enable farmers to raise twice as many layers with the same equipment. The males, which are sorted out, can be grown into broilers, fryers and roasters by those who make a specialty or business of producing poultry meat. Since poultry can be sold on the MEATLESS DAYS ahead and at moderate prices, the demand for sexed chicks and poultry meat will exceed all records or expectations. If, however, it becomes necessary to curtail Chick Sexing because of a shortage of Chick Sexors, poultry and egg production may be reduced 25% or more instead of increased as asked by Secielary WiCkard. To maintain the production of sexed chicks, sexing schools have been successful in training Americans to do the work. Courses range from two to six weeks and are in session from October to February. According to Mr. Schultz, no particular previous skill or knowledge is needed to become an expert Chick Sexor. The main requirements are youth, good eyes, hands, normal intelligence and an intense desire to learn the art. More women are taking this training than ever before to replace the Chick Sexors who have entered our Aimed Forces. They become more accurate than most men. Deaf mutes and physically handicapped become expert Chick Sexors in a short time because of their unimpaired keen senses of touch and sight. Nearly 100 students are now learning this profession at Interstate Chick Sexing Institute at Boone, Iowa, to fill the demand for Chick Sexors, caused by the War and the elimination of Japanese Chick Sexors. TO THE CONTRIBUTORS The English Section is published the SECOND and LAST Thursday of every month except when holidays intervene, and the Fridays IMMEDIATELY preceding them are the final dates. Contributions intended for the January 28th issue should be in before or on January 22nd. Address contribution to ENGLISH SECTION, VERHOV AY JOURNAL, 345 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. Contributions should be typewritten, if possible; but handwritten contributions are also acceptable. Typewritten Articles: Use one side of paper only, and double space. Contributors please confine articles to 1000 to 1200 words. Handwritten Articles: Make handwriting as legible as possible. NO. 2 A Soldier’s Creed I believe that as a good soldier, I represent the very finest in American manhood, of sterling character, mentally and physically clean, ever alert and eager to do my best. It is my desire to always be a credit to my unit and my country, to be ever mindful of the highest ideals for which they stand. I walk in the footsteps of others who made this nation what it is ... I will strive to maintain the high standard they set. No matter where I go or what the task may be, whether in war or peace, I will not fail to do my best. From: The Signal Corps Message. Sent in by: MARGARET TOTH, Branch 389, Perryopolis, Penna. --------------v--------------A LIVING SYMBOL * Families or parents who hav« men in military service have something to be thankful for that they probably do not fully appreciate as yet. Our military forces enjoy the most technically perfect, the most humane medical care ever conceived. The best men from the ranks of medicine are in uniform.« An incident that happened recently aboard a battleship “somewhere in the Pacific” may not prove unusual. An enlisted man was abruptly stricken with acute appendicitis. After a successful emergency operation in the ship’s surgery, he found himself attended by his family doctor from his home town. The feeling of confidence and reassurance that flowed into the heart of the patient can well be imagined! Such incidents by repetition will become one of the biggest morale boosters both on the home front and the military front. The doctor is a vital connecting link between the service men and the country for which they fight. And he takes far more into the Army with him than the skills of his profession. He takes with him the cream of American character instilled in him through years of study in our cultural and medical institutions. He is the best that our way of life can produce. He is a living symbol to the men at the front of the principles of integrity and decency that we are fighting to save. St♦ Joan of Arc By HELEN HAMELLY JACKSON CENTER, PENNA. Pretty little maiden mild, You led your people when but a child; You won God’s favor and His love As He watched you from His throne above. Though only a peasant and so young too, The mighty hand of God beckoned you. You fought to save your native land From the enemy with grasping hand, You fought to set your country free. And to give your people liberty. You suffered much, but you didn’t care, You marched right on with a hopeful prayer; You were burned at the stake, but you didn’t forget, — God watched from His heaven even yet.
