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The path to war is traced through the repeal of the arms embargo, speeches of unneutral diplomats, and the more recent campaign to repeal the Johnson act to loan money to the Allies. It concludes, "The Ameriâ€" ean people walked into the last war step by step, just as we are walkâ€" ing into this one.â€" We are following the same war pattern this time as though it is a fever." "Now is the time to work for peace while we are at peace . ... The issue of our involvement comes more and more to the front every day." Those are the words of Rush D. Holt, who realizes that members of the senate and house finally determine whether we go to war. Senator Pat McCarran quotes the New Ulm (Minn.) Daily Journal, "The last war taught us that we €an destroy democracy by war but we cannot save it by war." "The struggle in Europe today is a fight for raw products, supplies and commercial trade. Democracy, unfortunately, has little to do with it one way or another," the Journal comtinues, pointing to the German Weimer republic, which received no English help. "Britain Growing Impatient Over Neutrality of America." The present Panama Canal is serâ€" viceable for commercial purposes until 1960. But it is not adequate for defense purposes, the navy deâ€" partment has decided. The departâ€" ment‘s plan is to add to the width of some ships by blisters, which are protrusions on the side to render main parts immune to torpedo atâ€" tack. All our ships can go through the canal at present, but some British ships can‘t, according to a stateâ€" ment made by Elmer Thomas, senâ€" ator from Oklahoma. The new set of locks, in reality almost a new canal, would be loâ€" cated nearly parallel to the existing canal. The only new parts would be from Gatun lake to the Atlantic and from near Culebra cut to the Pacific. Although the only reason given for the new canal is defense purâ€" poses, it is admitted in Washington that plans would not be ready beâ€" fore two years have elapsed nor could it be completed for six years. And having started it, it naturally must be completed. Appropriations already have been made for protection of the canal. It is argued that if there is protection, there should be no danger of saboâ€" And therefore, a new canal, acâ€" cording to those arguments, is not necessary and the idea only "conâ€" juring up of imaginary possibiliâ€" ties." The Monroe Doctrine crops up in the congressional record every other word. Mr. Lee in the senate reâ€" marks, "We need not deceive ourâ€" selves. We pride ourselves in soliâ€" darity of the Western Hemisphere. What does that mean, boiled down? It means, from a military standâ€" point, the United States of Amerâ€" ica." He said there was not a shipâ€" yard outside the United States in this hemisphere which could build a battleship. His thought is to revitalize and redefine the Monroe Doctrine so that if "Mr. Hitler steps his foot on this domain he will put it in a bear trap Headlines in the Washington Post Mut you‘ll be able to reach him when he reaches his Your telephone keeps you in touch! Think how often you use it to get the answer to everyâ€"day questions . . . Phat time to meet Peggy? . . . Can the grocer deliver by noon? . . . W hen can the Browns come over? What‘s at the movies? . . . Telephone â€" and be sure! What other servant does so many good deeds every dayâ€"and atks so little in return! m Are you using your telephomne to fall MLINOIS BELL TEILEPNRONEI COMPANY it and he will not ‘be with an d‘mvuhum" quest of Norway by treason is a there is a point where com smugly think the same might not happen here, we should remember the words of Hitler, "I can guaranâ€" The soul of imperialism isn‘t dorâ€" mant. Not by a long shot. Since the complete occupation of Denâ€" mark by Germany, a question has arisen regarding Greenland, a Danâ€" ish possession. It is part of the Western hemiâ€" sphere, 850,000 square miles of it, almost as large as the U. S. from the Mississippi to the Atlantic, over half of it lying between the same parallels as Alaska. _h_.__lht impossible is ll'-y: 7@- It has valuable minerals, it is pointed out; more than half of it is inhabitable allâ€"year round. Geographically it is closer to the United States than Europe. I supâ€" pose then we should take over Canâ€" ada, that‘s even closer. This statement was made in the senate and evoked applause. "Conâ€" sidering it as a naval base, an air base, a submarine base, this terriâ€" tory must not fall into the hands of any European country at the presâ€" ent time." And then a United protectorate was urged upon the "dilatory" state department, which is allegedly "asleep." Already Roosevelt has moved to establish direct diplomatic relations with Iceland under the Monroe Docâ€" trine. This is the year, 1940, when Greenland was to have its choice of independence. Why let her alone? Or at least wait until we‘re invited guests. For generations spring has been considered the proper time for genâ€" eral housecleaning. From garret to cellar, everything must be cleaned and sorted. With this in mind, the Highland Park Public Library wishes to urge the housewives who are responsible for these tasks to send to the library material that may relate to local history: photoâ€" graphs, books, pamphlets, reports. The.historical room is well equipped to house this material. The library is anxious to increase its collection of local historica) maâ€" terial and assures you that whatâ€" ever you send will be kept in such a way that it will be available any time, In addition to material relating to local history, the library will also welcome any books relating to the history of Illinois, standard collecâ€" tions of poetry, the National Geoâ€" graphic magazine, or standard books printed in good type which you can spare from your shelves. The Library has added a valuable art book to its collection: The Hisâ€" tory of Flower and Fruit Prints by Gordon Dunthorne. Quality Cleaners Phone H. P. 178 RELIABLE LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. Camp Maâ€"Kaâ€"Jaâ€"W The Extends Periods to t :,"..:??":'?: Four; Opening June 22 ha‘har @4 Approximately 700 Boy Scouts along the â€"North Shore will again attend Camp Maâ€"Kaâ€"Jaâ€"Wan this coming summer to participate in a program of North Woods activities on the 400 acres of land in the heart of Wisconsin vacationland. _ Inâ€" Plans are rapidly becoming realiâ€"| by trained Red Cross men. Dai.ly‘ ties and new activities will be| instruction and also free time to use offered :‘zc scouts who attend|the waterfront facilities are availâ€" camp this year chief among which|able to all. Swimming instruction is the new Senior camp for older|and life saving are made available scouts for here they will have the|to all. In the last three years out opportunity to participate in adâ€"| of 173 scouts who came to camp unâ€" vanced camping and pioneering in|able to swim only two left who a camp site entirely separate from| could not swim. the main part of the camp. Because of the larra attondanee plete lake used exclusively by the The idea of a Senior camp has long ! been jin &he experimental stages and it is just in the last few years that definite facts have been determined and a program appealâ€" ing to these young men have been found. _ Canoe trips, wilderness camping, advanced water activities in swimming and sailing and pionâ€" eer cooking are a few of the activiâ€" ties which will be offered. Handicraft has always proved a very attractive activity and this year will be no exception especially with the addition of a new handiâ€" craft building and many new proâ€" jects. This will again be under the direction of Harry Bolle of the Highland Park High school. Camp Maâ€"Kaâ€"Jaâ€"Wan is recogâ€" nized by the National Camping Service of the Boy Scouts of Amerâ€" ica as one of the outstanding camps in the country. To give each scout more individual attention the camp is subâ€"divided into six . smaller camps, all under experienced leaderâ€" ship. Scout troops coming up unâ€" der their own leadership use the camp troop sites and can run their own activities and still have the use of. the facilities provided by the council. THE ~HKIGHLAND â€"PARKE PRESs 6 f_ P i nyce up fr P49 s . 00 w dax‘e low prices and term®‘ 07{ YOUR WIRING CONTRACTOR AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY omm Adequate Wiring and Additional OQutlets Now, with costs so astonishingly low, it‘s more than ever important that you bring your home upâ€"toâ€"date electrically. So many wonderful electrical improvements have been made, are being made, and will be made in years to come, that it pays to keep your wiring adequate for present and for future needs. You‘ll reap a double reward â€" for not only will you enjoy new comfort and convenience, but you‘ll actually save money in the long run. So see your friendly electrical contractorâ€"ask him about installing one or two appliance circuits to an adequate number of electric wall outiets. @f RHORTHERR i1LINONS 51 Soath St. Johns Areame Tul. . P. 1000 The health and safety factors of eamp have long been the finest in any camp in the country with every precaution taken to assure parents tunity to have an adventurous and at the same time a safe experience. Nothing but the best in food is used and expert chefs trained in diet preparation will be on hand. Water is tested weekly by the Wisconsin State Board of Health. With seven sail boats, 18 eanoes, 12 row boats, plus two motorboats and two war canoes every scout has instruction in any of these activities by trained Red Cross men. Daily instruction and also free time to use the waterfront facilities are availâ€" Because of the large attendance last year camp has been extended to four two weeks periods this comâ€" ing summer. The camp will open June 22 and will continue till Auâ€" gust 16. Scouts going to camp have the privilege of taking a speâ€" cial train to Antigo, Wisconsin if they do not drive up with their parâ€" ents or friends. For parents or friends visiting camp there is a speâ€" cial visitors camp where food and lodging may be had. Clifton G. Spear, scout executive, will again be the chief camp director and business manager. This will be his 8th consecutive year at Camp Maâ€"Kaâ€"Jaâ€"Wan. He will be assisted by the staff of the North Shore Area council consisting of John A. Banks, Donald W. Teisberg, and John J. Dahm. These men have all had many years of experience in scout camps as well as private camps. A staff of 40 other men will complete the leadership this coming summer. Musical Service At the First United Evangelical church next Sunday evening at 7:45 a musical program will be given by guest players and singers. You are invited to come and enjoy the evening. â€" ’vv ME S # & Take advantagt of today‘s low prices and terms 0" will have an opporâ€" Last Sunday afternoon, April 21, about thirty aspiring young baseâ€" ball players turned out at the Linâ€" coln â€"school playground for the H. P.Y.M. Club‘s first practice session. Among this group were such stars as "Solly" ‘Thurston, the "grand old man" of local baseball fame; Mike Segert, former Deerfieldâ€" Shields star; the Skidmore brothers, Harry and Bob, a stellar pitcher and catcher combination; and Allen "Stick" Sordyl, one of the finest shortstops in Lake county. Last year Sordyl had a tryout with the Milwaukee Brewers as a shortstop, but the management, on account of his short stature, had him playâ€" ing in the outfheld, which was a new venture for him, and failed to make the grade, but his hitting pleased them so much that they said he‘d be called again this summer. After a few workouts in one of the "garden spots," Highland Park may see one of their own as a minor Young Men‘s Club Holds 1st Baseball Practice Sunday league ball player this summer. Incidentally, Sordy! was chosen on the Allâ€"Lake County American Legion team, as well as on the Illiâ€" nois State Amateur Allâ€"Star Reâ€" Also seen hitting the ball around were various members of the H.P. Merchants team of last year, winâ€" ners of the district championship in the Northern Illinois League. TYPEWRITERS LARSON‘S Stationer 37 South St, Johns Avenue You‘ll enjoy from your home Workmanship Guaranteed ALL MAKES