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While Manila, the principal city of the Phil- ippines, capitulated to the invader, it is thought the surrender was made for two reasons. It is a hard city to defend, and it was not the desire of the United States troops to remain, have it bombed, and possibly have to surrender it any- way. It will be easier to fight the enemy in the hills in the interior than meet them in the open. The Japanese are superior, both in num- bers and equipment. There is no doubt the Am- ericans will regain control of the city at the proper time. In the meantime reinforcements will arrive from the States in due course, either troops, navy aid, or the Air Force. Japan is not walking through the Islands of Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippine group as she had hoped. These islands are practically on the northern and southern boundaries of the group, and the latter island had quite a large colony of Japanese residents, apparently placed there for a purpose. Like Hong Kong, General MacArthur will engage the Japanese if for no other purpose than to prevent them from establishing ade- quate air bases on the island for action against Singapore, only some 1,300 miles away. So long as the present troops can hold the East, it will not be necessary to st0p the flow of sup- plies to Britain, and the German army is still considered much more of a threat than Japan. In due time, when Britain and Russia are adequately supplied, it is possible Japan itself will be raided by air from the big United States bases in Alaska when, with their home country under fire and supplies pretty well cut off, the Japanese will not be so potent in either Malaya or the Philippines. She will have something else to think about. Kai Shek, which is raking the Japanese ranks unmercifully. Japan can't win. She has neither the men, the money or the materials, and her supplies are pretty well out off. Why she ever entered the present conflict in the manner in which she did will never be understood. She may cause a lot of trouble for a time, but she will fall. The entry of Japan into the war, and her bombing of Hawaii was the greatest service she could have rendered the Allied cause. The United States and Britain are one now. They are in the fight to the finish, have pledged themselves to see it through. and now it’s curtains for Hitler, Mus- solini and Hirohito. When? Well. perhaps not soon, but eventually. The Allies have the men and the resources. The war in the East is no worse than ex- pected from the Allied outlook. Close to home, it was expected Japan would do a lot of damage at the start. and she was not under-estimated. Her ability to recoup her losses in ships and supplies will slow her down, and already, her in- vasion of the Philippines is being shown in the increased activity of the Chinese Army under Japan Having Trouble In Philippine Islands. PAGE 4 Subscription Pricesâ€"Single copies five cents; by mail In Canada $2.00 per year in advance;_§l_.00_fgx" six Has the War Made Some People Silly? There will be “no truck nor trade with the Japanese” just now, excepting the trade the Allies will shortly make in shrapnel, but it never entered our mind the war would have made any difference regarding the playing of the “Mika- do” well-known Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, which is a burlesque on the ruling house m‘ Japan, and hits out pretty straight at what has happened in that country in the past month. In Boston, Massachusetts, a radio station had the Mikado on its programme, but took it off when numerous telephone calls voiced the disgust of the listeners. In Australia, the same play was “banned" by the Government, but, to give the people credit, they thought it was a childish thing to do. ‘ "nae-should think this would be a 8000 time ue those rulers and their puppets who heir authority, and whose antics are amusing, if pitiful. The Em- peror is seldom referred to in Japan by the title ,_ A- “an nf Heaven”. the months; 50 Cents 101' three months. To United States $250 per year; 3125 for six months; 75 cents for three months. é Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. “ember Ontario-Quebec Newspapers Association. Whosoever is afraid of submitting any question, civil or religious, to the test of free discussion. is more in love with his own opinion than with the truth.-â€"Watson. Office Hoursâ€"8 to 12 o'clock Noon; 1 to 5.30 PM. every day but Thursday, when Office closes at 12 o'clock Noon. TIE DURHAM CHRONICLE FRANK 13““. Editor and Rubber THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1942 Circulation moo Copies Weekly “Sun of Heaven”. Every municipality has them, we suppose, although we have never learned why. They are just natural grouches, take no interest in any- thing, usually have enough money that they do not need to care about public Opinion, and are as pOpular as a manure pile with halitosis. It is believed by many that the human race sprang originally from the monkeys. Judging by some people’s antics, we didn’t spring far enough, and reading about old Gargantua call- ed to mind some peeple we knowâ€"getting old and getting cranky, and company for nobody, not even themselves. Some never were any- thing else and their continuing to remain on earth is one of those inexplainable mysteries. No doubt these people were at one time, like Gargantua, house pets. They were likely as not mother’s joy, and nothing short of a calamity could keep them from being the premier of the country. Spoiled, petted, and taught to believe they were better than the average run of kids, they deveIOp into cads, live their lives, and die unhonoured and unsung. The trouble is they don’t die soon enough. We can’t explain why people get this way any more than we can the reason some people are always looking for trou- ble, or why some others wear spats. Gargantua, the big gorilla in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows, which once was a household pet, has now devel- oped into a snarling, man-killer, a recent news- paper item informed us. We are not surprised at this. We would be more surprised if he did not. All gorillas, apes, chimpanzees and the like to go this way, and their enormous strength makes it advisable to either kill them or put them some place where they can’t get into trou- ble. One should always remember: You can subdue wild animals, and not necessarily by the cruel method, either, but you cannot tame them. Animal trainers know this. Those who forget don’t last long. The animals win. Contentment Is A Simple Thing- It is said that true contentment consists of being satisfied with what you have, and not wanting any more. To most of us this would mean pure laziness, and if the definition is correct, we would much rather have discontent. It was discontent that brought us all our machineryâ€"discontent and laziness. No man likes to work any more than he has to, and while we have met up with people who simply had to work for the pleasure of it, we frankly confess that we have to work if we expect to eat. Otherwise, we would be doing as little as possible, so long as the wolf didn’t yell too often. It was no doubt a man who got tired of car- rying ice upstairs who invented the electric re- frigerator, while some fellow with kidney trou- ble and a streak of laziness invented the potato digger. Contentment may be a great blessing, but we doubt if many have it, and the nearest definition we have heard comes from the pen of Elinor M. Clark in the Country Gentleman: These medical specialists surely must have a sense of humaur. One is reported to have said, ”when examining a patient: “Now turn your head to one side, inhale deeply, and cough up ten dollars.” Either a sense of humour, or most optimistic that a patient would have that much money on his person in these days of high taxes. “Supreme Master” and other similar epithets. Another thing peOple will do is to refuse to buy goods made in Japan. This is foolish. They are not hurting Japan any. They are, however, causing monetary loss to their own dealer, who has paid for the articles long ago. The public may rest assured that no more goods will be imported from Japan while the present war is on. So let’s get a little sense. Them’s our sentiments, exactly, Elinor, but isn’t it distracting when one itches in some place that is not easily scratched, or in company where it would not be polite to scratch at all? Some Men and Gorillas Have Much in Common. ago. So far, we have looked over the photos only, but will try and grab time off to digest the reading matter. We have had the pleasure of looking through the magazine, “Paradise of the Pacific,” sent to Mr. E. S. MacArthur of Bentinck by his cousin, D. M. MacArthur, now a resident of the Hawaiian Islands, living on Oahu Island some 25 miles from Honolulu. The magazine is very interesting, but was printed previous to the bombing of that city by the Japanese a month Although it’s fine To dance and dine, Or laugh till you’re in stitches; For pleasure rare, What can compare With scratching where it itches? THE DURHAM CHRONICLE There is one war correspondent, ac- cording to a dispatch from Wellington, New Zealand, who is seeing this war from the inside, but the “inside” is that of the German prison camp. New Zealand War Correspondent Has Seen War From “lnside.”â€"Slfippcrs Preferred to Boots. The correspondent is Capt. J. H. Hall, formerly official New Zealand war correspondent and head of the whole newspaper, radio and film setup which the Government established in the field early this year. Once editor of the New Zealand city papers, “The Sun," Christchurch. and “The Domin- ion," Wellington, Capt. Hall was as- sistant director if publicity in New Zealand, an office attached to the Prime Minister’s department. before he left for the Middle East. Inside a Nazi Uncle Sam At Army to Appear Prison Camp War In Earnestln,New Uniform His clipped sentences give some in- sight into prison camp life. “Whole surrounded double fence barbed wire 10 feet high, commanded at every corner by elevated sentry box with searchlight (some words censored) beyond. Promenade round inside com-. pound 600 yards. Games on gravelled courtyards. Two parades daily for outing. His present enforced assignment was given him by the Nazi panzer columns which swept down on New Zealanders waiting for ships in their “Greek Dun- kirk." His first story was turned in the other day on the single sheet of paper permitted him by his captors. “Just had my weekly hot shower â€"- grand! Considering circumstances, ac- cémmodations and amenities are good. About 850 officers here; rather more from France than Greece. Seaforths and Camerons included. New buildings, bunks, running cold water. “About 90 to a building like St. An- drew's (a New Zealand High School) dormitory. Rooms, each with stove. We have 18 Scots, Australian, New Zea- landers, all from Greece. “Am getting down to.jumping weight: otherwise A-l except for men- tal self-annoyance consequent on cap- ture, and constant reminder that one’s usefulness to own country is over for time being. Was under fire for three days only. Taken on evening April 28 at Kalamata, southern Greece, while waiting for ships. German tanks got there first. Thence Corinth (all May), Salonika, Germany. via Yugoslavia and and former Austria. Austria lovely. Serbian people unforgettably generous with food. "Travelled cattle trucks up to 36 men apiece, mostly 30, for seven full days and nights, Salonlka-Germany. Floors strawed, room for everyone to stretch out, sleep. Much more comfortable than first-class carriages (coaches). Leisurely progress. but week passed quickly." The rest of the personal letter deals with personal needs. “Please send slip- pers or sandshoes before boots." Capt. Hall writes. “Red Cross will doubtless instruct about parcels. German regu- lations enclosed.” The above, while perhaps not of too idea of life in a German prison camn. Said the how 90 9h! he’d-oak “Vow stay When vmv an and 1’]! on on a- “1 Bring You Prime Minister Churchill Spcaks in House of Commons At Ottawa Goodwill and Affection From the Motherland» Soon all the men in the United States from 18 to 64 must register for national service. This registration should give the Government a basis for fully mobilizing the best effort of‘ every individual regardless of age. all wealth and productive equipmentâ€"all the great twources of the nation. ' Despite Secretary Stimson’s state» ment that "it is a young man's war" it ‘- is now in fact everybody's war. Modern mechanized warfare demands full and complete mobilization of all manpower.’ The new draft law calling up for act- ixe service men up to M reconciles that modern war reverses a very old belief: No longer is youth the prime requisite for war. For example. a highly skilled motor mechanic is of far greater im-1 portance in new mechanized warfare au‘ abuses-u but; bunk: “I5 I CLUB} planned for the all-out total war a- belt like those worn by Army officer: gainst Hitlerism must be armies of on the old-style service dress tunies It specialists, of men highly trained has a turn down collar which displays handling elaborate machinery under.a soft khaki shirt and khaki tie. the worst possible conditions. Yes, anda lThekhakiwedgeoapwillbeworn highly trained men behind the trained with it and off duty HI I. may wear men. In all branches and for all pur-‘ the coloured regimental wedged caps poses, from the men handling tanksto I authorized some e and which clerical work. And this doesn't mean tim CEO the ma urchase t their own ex- for men only. Britain has proved that y y p 3 n . often women are more efficient and pe se 1 capable in some branches of the armed Joan: “Father. what's a garden plot? services than men. There is no limit to the need for ex-i “the" The M “11“:me plan- perience and training and judgment ;ning ‘0 eat UP your stu Those come usually with years of test- ing and trying. Not all can be learned? Boxer: Isn‘t it a long distance from in the laboratory or from books or in‘the “1’95““! room ‘0 the “118? manoeuvres. All these qualities should;! Opponent YES Wt )0“ wont have be brought into full play in the new to walk back. American plans for all-out total warn; -â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"______ This cannot be made a matter of years that the Nation can use should be alone. Everyone has work, and hard called upon to give what he has to work, to do to win this war. Everyone give, to be used where they will best who has any abilities or experience . serve the war effort. than any number of untrained youths. Yet, the old but soon to be outmoded tradition has been that. if this very able machanic were past 30. he was “too old" for active sexvice. (Christian Science America’s Answer Monitor) fSuitstoBeo! NC!!! On bang and Some time in 1942 the CW Army will blossom forth in a 5mm new uniform it plans now under con- sideration at Ottawa receive offsets] approval of defence Mahatma. The new outfit. it is understood. will not replace the battle dress which many have found somewhat drab and unattractive in appearance. It will be Boxer: Isn't it a long distance from the dressing room to the ring? Opponent: Yes. but you won‘t have to walk back. will be issued to the troops in addition to the battle dress. Sample suits or the new outfit have been made up and ere said to be dead- edly neat and smart in cut end gener- al appearance. The uniform is of khaki but of a somewhat finer weave than the cloth used in the battle dress and it is cut on snug lines. very much on the style of the blue uniform won: by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The snug-fitting tunic has a cloth belt like those worn by Army officer: on the old-style service dreaa tunics. It has a turn down collar which displays a soft khaki shirt and khaki tie. The khaki wedge cap will be worn with it and off duty soldiers may wear the coloured regimental wedged caps authorized some time ago and which Lines and Will B: W in Additi- to Regular Battle Dre“. his am My. Jan-n 3, 10¢ name. Hospital "onday left (or mm months. I“. and “1'8 returned with them Hr. J. A. Browne w. and Mrs Harold Dulpa Patsy of Kingston visited Sum w. and Mrs R. R Canon Miss F B. Nichol o! \ialm lactate staff. Toronto ruur: .u 9 dl)‘ after a No wmk \‘nl- home here firs. Bond of Toronto 1.x us: sister. Mrs. Pearl MCCOX'HHCk ' WWII. 8CD! Hr. A. D. 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