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A National Committee of 400 leading Americans with former President Herbert Hoover as Hpnorary Chairman, has been formed to find a way to feed millions of starving people in the invaded countries. Al- - re»dy 1020 auxiliary committees in various cities throughout the | country have organized to support the movement. * t?| Of the 37,000,000 people in Finland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and Centra' Poland, great numbers are facing death from starvation and disease. America could put an end to this. t *•'•'••• The Committee states that no money, supplies or ships, are requested, and that its purpose is to bring thf facts before the public and invite an expression of opinion concerning the plan. 1. Will (here be actual starvation in Earope this winter? Yea. Under normal conditions Bel- ;y.v gium imports 49 per cent of Its food, 'i Holland 33 per bent, and Norway 57 |p er cent. These imports are now cut off by British and German blockades. ) Central Poland is from 30 to 40 per ;$c|je*Bt deficient because of the trl-partitton of Poland. Finland, not occupied /Vjbut partially blockaded, normally imlif'^ ports 22 per cenJ of her foods; she has also lost one-tenth of her best soil. In .all countries unusually severe weather destroyed much of the grain crops, ^-military mobilization prevented plant- 'ing and harvesting, invasion destroyed - 'storage and equipment, and disrupted transportation. Unless food is imported many thousands will starve, and many more will die from disease before the next harvest These people need protection of. native food from seizure by occupying armies as well as protection for imported foods. 2. Can this famine IM prevented whh- Ml helping Germany? Yes. The Hoover plan, which operated effectively in the last war, provides for absolute control of native and imported food by a Neutral Commission, ~ assisted by a great number of volunteer patriotic nationals. Supplies will go directly to the hungry people for whom they are Intended--and -- one els*. S. Does this plan aid the Allies!*' ^ Feeding these democratic will maintain their courage, tain allegiance to ideals, rebuild rale, increase England's prestige as • humanitarian nation and salvage native supplies from absorption. 4b Will Germany profit If H breaks the agreement? N«/. The plan provides for only 120,- •00 to 140.000 tons of Imported food to be on hand at one time. The Germans use ten times that much each month. If Germany committed the maximum "^ violation and seised the entire supply •*; this would furnish them food for only three days, and relief would end. 5. Will Germany feed these nation*? No. Every country at war measures . Its supplies, military and food, by the necessities of war. Since Germany does not know how long the present war .will last, It is not likely to feed these - countries at the risk of depleting supplies needed for the German army and people. i Will feeding workmen in these coemtries strengthen Germany? Ne. Workmen whose labor Is useful to the Central economy of Germany will be fed by the Germans--many of them in Germany itself as deportees. But their women and children will be left unprovided for. A new Europe can- •ot be built from physical and mental wreckage. ' ?. Will starving people revolt against "tSefrmany? No. Military resistance Is Impossible when disarmament of a nation is com- .plete. A single tank can easily subdue *9.Mr« area. It is barbarous to even that naked-handed women and children could join In fighting against modern weapons. peosusmo- It'WoaM untf Yes. The whole plan Is predicated •pon the fact that Tellef will termiaate If there are violations by Germany. Pestilence, already appearing in tbe Occupied areas, respects no boundaries. It would sweep all countries--Germany . as well as the rest. Germany knows this, and would keep tbe agreement if for ho other reason than Us own self-interest. Agreements made by the present German Government since the setbwtfr of the war In September. 1939, permitting reltef la Poland and other occupied areas, have been scrupulously kept. 9. Will importation of food weaken the British blockade? No. Under this proposal Britain would pass food ships through the blockade--one by one. All food would be turned over to the Neutral Commission for checking and distribution. If Britain discovered that food was being misappropriated by Germany, or any one else, imports cease. 10. Will increasing the general food supply in Europe release German prodneta for making monition*? No. Under the Hoover proposal for complete control of domestic and Imported supplies, and tbe return of tbe equivalent of basic foods already taken, less rather than more products would be available to Germany. When food * arrive! at ports of the five countries It will be received, cared for. and distributed directly to those in need by a neutral organization, made up of Americans and citizens from other countries which are not at war. 11. Did the British support feeding hi occupied Belgian* daring the last war? Yes. At first Britain was opposed, bnt after public opinion became positive the British Government consented --with misgivings. When, however, the Belgian Relief Commission, under Mr. Hoover, functioned so effectively and fairly, responsible British leaders expressed unqualified satisfaction. After searching investigation had proved that no supplies were diverted to Germany they described relief operations a* a miracle of organisation. Eventually they contributed more than 1100.000,000 to the project. .12. Will this plan deprive of food, or involve as la war? No. The people we relieve tr(f? pay for their own food. We ask no donatlons or government appropriations. If there should be no surplus of food la the United States, necessary supplies will be purchased in South America. Nor is America asked to send its ships Into war sones. The neutral organ is* tjon, as previously was the cafe, will operate 4ts own ships unfer tt» own flag. Rlgoroas censorship In lb see small countries prevents the people from pleading their own cause. But faith In humanity and democratic Ideals can be restored--to bear trait ta a better day --if the free people of America speak In their behalf. Fes ore invited to write to the Com mittoo. and to request pour friends to d§ the same in order that public opinion may find full expression. Com munications may be sent to National Committee on Food for the Small Democracies. fft Lexington Mao Fork, V. 7. ..ill II. I '• lan STUDIES BATS ; Robert Galambos, Harvard biolo- 'Jtiat, studies the high^itched sounds IrUch enable hats to fly in dark Itves. The apparatos is a special ]§apersonic sound analyser developed i|e catch the bat's staeeato of spends < Which is too hi*h for human eta lie hear. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The students of the McHenry Community High school are planning a jpbt-luck, supper to be held at the high f£hool on February 25, Tuesday. Approximately 180 students are expected to attend this activity which is being •pon sored as a' part of tbe social ac- GOLF DRESS Practicality Is the keynote of this golf dress of pre-shrtmk, corded chambray. Big pockets on the skirt help carry golf balls, while a leather and elastic belt provides room for tees. It comes la three colors, brown, blae and red with white. Washington, February 19--Current debate in the Senate over the lendlease bill leaves the impression that this country is rapidly drawing to the brink of international crigis.' Despite the oratorical fireworks in opposition to the measure the parliamentary skids have been greased to insure passage within three or four weeks, probably before March 10. The sentiment in the House was not a whit less keen than the Senate, but the Upper Chamber procedure permits almost unlimited wrangling. Renewed rumblings of Chicago--(Special) New plans to save the Inhabitants of the occupied democracies In Europe from starvation were presented by former President Hoover at a mass meeting, held in the Opera House Auditorium here last Sunday night In expressing his appreciation to the two thousand public bodies who have supported this movement to aid these unfortunates, and the sixty thousand who have written letters of approval, Mr. Hoover explained the purpose of the Committee was to expose to the conflict in the Pacific mav have much f world the facta of the food situation Rise of Civilization "Civilization is advancing. Hereafter the dog catcher at Peoria will be more to do with the expeditious dispatch of the legislation than Anglo- American relations and island security from a German invasion. Until an overt act determines the belligerency of this country, the chief disposition of the lawmakers is to ponder about what the President will dp with the vast powers bestowed in the pending bill. The financial district known as Wall Street has always outranked Washington as a rumor factory. At least, the instant reactions to whispers borne on the breeze are readily apparent in the fluctuations in stock market transactions. However, oar local rumor factory is turning out some speculative jobs, the majority of which owe their origin largely to fears and wishful thinking. The latest yarn to gain currency in Capitol cloakrooms and at cocktail parties covers the Yankee trending tricks the Chief Executive may exercise when the lend-lease bill augments the Presidential powers. The appointment of Ben Cohen, a leading "brains-truster" of the New Deal, as counsellor to John Winant, new Ambassador to the Court of St. James, gives strong color to the supposition that these two noted social workers will sell certain phases of Mr. Roosevelt's philosophies to our British cousins. The argument is that these crusaders will find powerful English laborites willing to co-operate. Another contention is to the'effect such activity is not entirely altruistic as it is partly designed -to soften the post-war shock of low wage nations with the higher standards of this country in competition for world markets. Perhaps both sides in this speculative feast are drawing heavily upon their imaginations. Yet it is typcial of town talk. Apparently anticipating something of this nature, the veteran Republican, Roy Woodruff, of Michigan, introduced a bill for the economic defense by restoring Congressional control over foreign trade--a tariff plan. Entirely aside from this growing rumor is the concern in defense circles as to the immediate effect on the lend-lease plan. An Administration spokesman testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee that England would no longer have to pay cash for war materials bought in this country. The military and naval leaders wonder what influence this heavy draught on sources of supply will have on the flow of equipment to our armed forces. These officials say it is unfair to criticize them for failure to have the draft army fully equipped when essential articles are routed direct to Rnjdand. Then there is some political sniping at civilians called to special service in defense agencies. Under these circumstances it is mighty hard to obtain a clear perspective of the efficiency of these powerful Federal commissions. The constant threat of a ruthless Congressional investigation is slowing up the instinctive willingness of industry to help in an emergency. Even impartial Army and Navy officers in charge of procurement never know when politicians will smear them. Revision of the anti-trust laws may be the route the Department of Justice will take in its effort to keep down prices in foods and building material and at the same time overcome an gdverse Supreme Court ruling which gave labor unions a free hand. The A. F. of L.'s monthly labor survey contends, "The recent furore over strikes in defense industries has given the American public an utterly false impression. Furthermore, they insist, "Actually, time lost during strikes in American industry last year was extremely small." Chairman - Sumners, of the House Judiciary Committee, has indicated his committee will attempt to probe the labor and antitrust angles at an early date. An' effort will be made this week to temporarily displace .(pending legislation in the Senate and House to make way for a new tax bill under «n agreement that debate will be limited. The plan to hold up revenue measures until income taxes are reoort^d March 15 would be abandoned under this procedure. The present tax law is so ambiguous that enforcement is difficult. Treasury data shows that only 23? billion is raised by direct taxes of any character of which. 2.3 billion dollars comes from incon\e taxes. The rest of the revenue is made of three billion'dollars which is raised by indirect taxes which most of the public do not recognize as taxes and is responsible for the statement so often made that "I don't pay taxes." Uncle Sam collects by light touches on gasoline, cigarettes and employment. IAST RITES HELD FOR t^OCAL WOMAN'S! FATHER ' Funeral seryices were held Friday , _ _ , afternoon at Kenosha, Wis., for Jack "iu m"'!8 Control Offi-; Mllward, 92 year old father of Mrs. u i„i„u xi -- William Krautkramer of McHenry. He died last Thursday, the day his sister, 88 years old, was buried. Mr. Milward had lived in Kenosha for sixty-five years and had been,* policeman and volunteer fireman. ,• A" a»d Jour daughters Burvive. £ cer.""--Bardolph News. What the Country Needs "In this hour of need America is crying for another Will Rogers to come along and give the people the joy of plain, honest humor."--Mokena and to raise a voice in behalf of those tens of millions of innocent men, women, and children, now suffering from want of nourishment. Speaking as Honorary Chairman of the Committee on Food for the Small Democracies, he made public the proposals submitted to the British and German governments a few weeks .ago. to establish Soup Kitchens in Belgium as an Initial experiment to test out whether these people can be saved without military advantage to either side. There is nothing new In this war "March of Hunger," Mr. Hoover' told his audience. The consequences of great wars are always famine and pestilence. The World War of twenty-five years ago brought hunger to three hundred million people. In the present conflict it is coming faster and with more violence. Today nearly three hundred million people are on rations more drastic, except in Germany and Great Britain, than at the end of the third year In the last war. In this creeping famine the most Immediate danger and greatest suffering is among the seventy million people in the democracies which have boos overrun by the German armies. Two weeks ago the Committee's American experts In Belgium reported that within a month the city and town population consisting of over eight million people would be without food unless supplies were brought in somewhere, somehow. Reports from Holland, Norway. Centra] Poland and free France, indicate an extreme food shortage, and Finland and Spain present a serioas problem. NEW PROPOSAL^ In presenting the new proposals, Mr. Hoover said, "You are aware that this Committee has made proposals to the belligerent governments that completely organized food control should be set up for the peoples on tbe lines of the last war. Those proposals would have given time to organise prevention. They are the ultimate necessity. Bat a distracted world is slow to believe, and we were reluctantly compelled to conclude that It must be confronted with ghastly reality before action could be hoped for. That ghastly reality has arrived in Belgium. Furthermore, while I do not agree to the grounds for the rejection of our previous proposals, yet if these people are to be saved, we must seek to meet those objections by proving our case in action. "Therefore a few weeks ago, we laid before the British and German Governments the following suggestions: "First: That we make an Initial experiment in Belgium to test oat whether these people can be saved without mlHtary advantage to either side. "Second: That this test comprise feeding oq1| tkrotog^ soap kitchens, where ttytf people pome to get their, food and thus there can be no question of feeding Germans. "Third: That at the beginning we provide for one million adults and two million children; the adults to receive half a pound of bread ^nd an allowance of soup, the children to receive special food in addition. Including preserved milk. This would require abont 50,000 tons a month, of which abont one-half would be breadstuffs and onehalf meats, fats, and food for children. "Fourth: That the German Governments agree there Is toJ>e no requisition of native food. "Fifth: Both Governments to glvs Relief ships immunity from attack. "Sixth: The whole to be under the supervision and checks of some neutral body. "It Is my belief that the Germans should cooperate to secure some breadstuffs from continental sources. Bat for meats, tats, and food for Children &ere are no sources of supply on the Continent That mast come from overseas.-- and that requires cooperation from the British to pass the blockade. "If we can make this experiment work In Belgium then such a plan can be extended to the other democracies. It is primarily devoted to saving the unemployed destitute and the children. "These Governments have this plan tnder consideration. Mr. Hoover was of the opinion that he relief of these countries would not prejudice the British and would be of no gain to the Germans. The countries benefited are not seeking charity, and would defray all expenses. The amount exported from America would simply use our surplus food. 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