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In Defense of Boys. James W. Vaughan *of, Highlanid Park, a yourig attorney wi th- a hurnanitarian slant, ,recently did a commendable piece of char-, ity work for which he, is receiving a- great dleal of.credit. Appearin g in Boys' court, he noted a lad of 18 who was chargedwithý passing forged 'money orders. He had no, counsel. Mr. Vaughan stepped before the judge. and volunteered to defend,*the boy, which he did to such good purpose that the boy was let off with a light punishment. *mittee on defense of prisoners. It is said that he appeals to, young lawyers by letter, asking them tô appear. one day as defend- ers ini Boys' court. Out of 500 letters sent out recently he had 425 replies, and 137 young attorneys voluntarily asked for a second day in court as defenders of way- by men hign in the goverriment that a« balanced budget without further increases in taxes. would shortly be attained. - And we have, witnessed government expenses constantly grow, not lessen-and the na.- tional debt soar to undreamed of levels. It is argued that the United States could, if necessary, carry and eventually'amoirt-, i' an eighity or hundred. billion dollar debt. Perhaps it cold-if the people are willirig to lower their standard of living in order to pay more and more of their earnings -and. wages to goverrimerit. Per- haps it could-ýif business and industry are, simply to stagger along on a hand to mouth basis, buying only what is absolutely need- ed to keep plant s running. Let'a Investigcite 'Em Let's have.an investigation! It doesn't matter what we investigate so long as we investigate something or somebody,. The couritry seems to be going, or has already gone, investigation mad, so if we 'go hay.' wire, 'too, we will only be keepirig up with Our first visit to the flower show on Navy Pier was made last week.. If the old dogs re- cover in time, we plan to go again next year. It is a show worth seeing. "President keeps his eye on-drive to, check Hitler,"' according, to a Tuesday headline. Yes- sir. And if those fellows over,,there make one, false mnove, or speak a Word out of turn. he'll sure teil 'em things. "fthere be seeds. to plant, plant them. now," advises a park horticulturis.t.. O. K., if he will fix* it with the we'ather nman. Education is a wonderful thing, and every boyand girl -should strive to reach the higher institutions of learning so that they, may be. properly eqluipped todo the work of the world. A Harvard- studeënt ate 24 raw goldfish, and for the honor ofý the west a Unliversity of Chicago lad ate a few phonograph records.' If they really want to prepare for the realities of life they sh.1JJdf4st, Clark and Carole are finally married. Now if Hitler. and Mussolini will "pipe down," maybe, peace will reign in the world. "'Ships sights lone mari clinging to rock in middle of Atlantic" read a recent headline. A certain important personage ini Gerzwany should take notice. crime, and perti fidence 'in a sý thoughlt was aj ive j;nem grt that they themi. For Future Generatm*eis moth- most everybody,, from Frances Perkins to the lowliest worlcer on WPA, and frorn old age pensions' to hait insurarice premiums on onions in the field, nôt forgetting the WPA itself and the relief administration. The trouble with this' ations is that practicý ,ic -of inves'ti- 1of them are vav-alur . o-. uniAenAqJ, ani s worI to bear arms in defense of the country._ Now let the wa r-lords of Europe monkey wîth us! Complàint is being m 1ade that WPA work- ers (some) on the New York fair are making as high as $260 a month, which is illegal. The New Deal stands for a security wage of $55 to $85 a month. You are welcome to aîl the security you cari get out of that. Two more days ini Easter outfit. the Vg which to shop for your TiKE PHANTOM REPORTrR. rving.