Verhovayak Lapja, 1941. július-december (24. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)
1941-10-30 / 44. szám
t EA <• ElSII EDITION SECTION TWO United for Victory By Senator James J. Davis Introducing ... Margaret Kutska Stangret Among our most valuable members is “Marge” Stangret, publicity agent for the Verhovay Sportsmen of Branch 164, whose columns have appeared with such regularity for the past two years that the Verhovay Journal editors saw fit to acknowledge her prowess and Industry in an article which was published in this journal a few months back. Those of our readers who have followed her column for the past two years will recall that she was the scorekeeper and “spark plug” for the Verhovay 164 Sportsmen’s Baseball and Basketball teams, secretary of the Sportsmen in ’38 and ’39 and in ’40 and ’41, and was elected publicity agent for entire Branch 164. On June 24, 1939, at St. Agatha’s Roman Catholic Church, “Marge” became the bride of Anthony Stangret, also a Verhovay member (through her salesmanship) . Margaret Stangret lives on Chicago’s West Side and was taught to speak, read and write Hungarian by her Hungarian parents. We are fortunate to have among us one who so diligently furthers and champions the Verhovay cause. Few indeed are the members who give so much of their time and energy as “Marge.” (Story by Albert Tury, President of Verhovay Sportsmen of Branch 164, Chicago, Illinois.) Something more than talk will be necessary to put over this national defense program. We believe in this program. It is necessary. It is imperative. It must succeed. But the waste, work stoppages, confusion and internal conflict go on. They go on in a way that has done more^ to hurt our country than any attack any outside foe has been able to direct against us. We are preparing with army, navy, air force and machines to prevent attack from the outside. And yet we have left to chance the preparation we should be making to defend ourselves within our own borders. We have talked and talked and talked about the problems of national unity but what have we done? The time has now come to do something positive, constructive, and practical so that we shall all be united for victory. Congress has appropriated vast sums of money for national defense. Billions have been appropriated and billions are being spent. We realize, however, that this is only a beginning. The real job is now before us. We must all work together in an effective, productive way so that dollars may be turned into goods and man power into organized protection on the land, on the sea, and in the air. Congressional appropriations alone will not do ti.'is. The Office of Production Management alone cannot do this. The President of the United States alone and without your help cannot do this. Only co-operation, teamwork, enthusiasm and genuine purpose to achieve victory will carry us through these.trying days. We must overcome fear and confusion in our own midst. All this talk about priorities, price regulation, labor draft, material shortages has given rise to a feeling of insecurity in the minds of millions of our citizens. There is no sufficient reason for this feeling of uncertainty. For as a people we are strong enough to meet all the reasonable demands that will be made upon TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS The English Edition is published the SECOND and LAST Thursdays of every month, and the Saturdays IMMEDIATELY preceding them are considered the closing dates for contributions. Contributions intended for the November 13th issue should be in before or on November 8th. No assurance of publication in particular issue can be given for material received after that date. Address contributions to ENGLISH SECTION, VERHOVAY JOURNAL, 345 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. us. No other people in the world have such resources in man power, available money, and natural riches in mine, mill, factory, field and forest as do the American people. We are a self-reliant people. We have what it takes for victory. We have never been defeated. We have no • traditions of national dishonor, no memories of national failure, no reason to distrus» ourselves, our resources, or our future. As a people we have what we now need for great success. In this spirit we must now go forward as one people, with one purpose and with one determined united effort to succeed. Abraham Lincoln once said that, “With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed.” Now we are engaged in a great campaign to enlist millions of Americans in building good-will through public opinion in every person, every organization, every group in this land. Public opinion will support this campaign for good-will because American citizens depend on this mutual respect and understanding for the maintenance of their civil rights and personal possessions. We cannot afford to let hate work its way unchecked between persons or groups in this country. We cannot afford to let irresponsible leaders set class against class, race against race, in these United States for the very genius of our Nation and the only foundation for its continued existence is human solidarity and the spirit of fraternity. It is not enough for us to say that we have no hate in our hearts. What is needed is positive good-will that reaches from the very innermost sanctuary of our hearts to the last man, woman, and child with whom we are associated. Democracy is based on this practical good-will. If you do not have good-will for your neighbors you are not a true American for America was founded by men who believed in their fellow men. When good-will breaks down in America we all suffer. Hostility between organized groups in this time of national emergency works a hardship and brings a loss to all of us. Only a change of public opinion in the spirit of good-will can meet these problems. There is need for some practical organization in this country which will work to create a basic understanding between labor and management. A public education program should be instituted which will get those who work and those who direct work together. Current policies affecting wages, working conditions, training, retirement, vacation, tenure and other elements of employment will need to be disSPECIAL NOTICE TO THE SECRETARIES The sick benefit and/or double indemnity insurance of a member are is automatically canceled upon enlistment in the military or armed forces. Therefore, no sick benefit and or double indemnity can be paid to or for a member serving in the military; Therefore, no secretary may collect sick benefit and/or double indemnity dues from a member in any branch of the armed forces. Also, inform Home office if you have any member or members affected by the conditions above. cussed freely and widely publicized so that every one will be informed on these important factors m the national defense program. This program of good-will should use every channel of communication to inform and arouse the American public to the advantages which come when people work together harmoniously in the spirit of peace and fraternity. The only way to keep our liberties is to keep our national unity. The plan of every Caesar in the past has been “Divide and Conquer.” If America is divided we become easy prey for our enemies. If America remains united we shall remain forever free. There are a lot of stooges for the enemy at work among us trying to talk down America. They are assaulting the foundations of our Republic. They are the saboteurs of democracy. Now is the time for Americans to cpcak up for democracy, to speak up for liberty, tő speak up for these United States. (Reprinted from Trades Union News, July 25, 1941.)--------------O--------------TIME TO SAVE As banking authorities are pointing out, saving on the part of the public is especially important now. Saving does two things, of which are desirable and necessary. First, it builds up a backlog for the future when the defense program will be over and we will have to return to some sort of normal basis of living. Second, it diverts money from the consumer goods market—and that, in turn, helps build up the stocks of materials needed for military preparedness. Today the government is urging the people to purchase the special defense bonds and stamps newly issued by the Treasury. The banks of America, knowing Hallowe’en The moon sinks low, touching the hill; The wind cries loud and louder still; Starlight shows the strangest sight— Gold-winged fairies dance tonight! Jack-o’-lantern goblins glare; O’er the hill the moon did stare! The air is filled with flying bats; The fields haunted by big black cats. Broomstick witches sweep the sky; And scare the children passing by; Naughty wee folk run anct hide As goblins range the country-side! From: GARDEN OF DREAMS A Book of Verse By Amelia Nyers Autographed copies of “Garden of Dreams” may be ordered from the author, at 1031 W. Dubait Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. The price is 40c. full well the gravity of our economic problems, are cooperating fully in this endeavor, without a nickel of profit to themselves. When we loan to the government, we are directly aiding defense, we are investing in the safest known form of security, and are helping fight inflation. Every family should make defense bond purchases an integral part of its budget for as long as the emergency endures. Buy as many bonds as you can. And don’t dispose of them unless it is absolutely unavoidr able.
