Uhaja vsak da© raaea eobot, nedelj ■ m praznikov. Ugued daily except Saturdays, Sundsya and Holiday« PROSVETA GLASILO SLOVENSKE NARODNE PODPORNE JEDNOTE Uredniški in upravniiki prostori: 2057 South Lawndale Ave. Office of Publication: 26S7 South Lawndale Ave. Telephone. Rockwell 4904 ro—YEAR xxxvin lista $8.00 vana, litomske I0ZN A revizua Idogovora 0 atomski rombi ladeva pred skupščino Združenih narodov eavni tajnik Byrnes v zagati London. 8. jan.—Doznava se, bo Amerika pritiskala za re-Jjo dogovora o atomski bom-u~ki je bil sklenjen na konfe-zunanjih ministrov treh v Moskvi. Zadevne go-Lice krožijo v Londonu na večer seje generalne skupki Združenih narodov. Trdi se, da bo skupščina po-naj izpolni dogovor s for-njem komisije za kontrolo energije. Skupščina se sestala v zasedanju v četrtek. Ameriški državni tajnik James Byrnes je v zagati. Doznava t da bo senat zahteval revizijo logovora o atomski bombi, obe-pa bo pritiskal za uradno Imačenje dogovora, ko se odre zasedanje skupščine Združe-lih narodov. Byrnes, ki. je podpisal dogo-or, se je zapletel v konflikt z lekaterimi senatorji. Vprašanje ali bo mogel pridobiti brit-ega zunanjega ministra Bevi-in ruskega zunanjega komi-ja Molotova za revizijo dogo-Sovjetska Rusija je proti •viziji sklenjenih mednarodnih logovorov, kar je demonstrirala času pritiska za revizijo defcla-facijj objavljenih po konferenci lelikc trojice v Jalti na Krimu Potsdamu, Nemčija. Ako dogovor o atomski bombi ie bo revidiran, bo Amerika kušala pregovoriti skupščino Idiuženih narodov za objavo iz-rave s pojasnilom, da bo atoin-ka bomba sredstvo pri vzdrže-anju in zažčiti miru. To bi bilo v soglasju s stališčem predsednika Trumana. To stališče je ruman pojasnil senatorju Van-enbergu, republikancu iz Mi-higana. ko ga je obiskal v Beli uši pred odhodom v London kot lan ameriške delegacije. Tru-je zagotovil senatorja, da a j n o s t i produkcije atomske kmbe ne bodo razkrite Rusiji [rez odobritve ameriške vlada. rora. Izgledi za mir ifi Kitajskem General Marshall konferiral 2 reprezcntanti Čungking. Kitajska. 8. jan.-Medi za mir in končanje civil-vojne na Kitajskem so st boljšali. General George C. Marshall henski poslanik v Čungkingu K' konferiral z voditelji central he vlade in reprezentanti komu-n'«tov tri ure. Po konfčrenci j< izjavil, d a je bila uspešna in d t bodo razgovori nadaljevali Tq je bila prva Marshallovs Vjavi odkar je prevzel vloge '"»srMovalca med centralno via-m komunisti. General Čou •n,aj. načelnik komunistične Kije. je napovedal, da »X pmiilu i/dano povelje za ustavi-lev streljanja Člani posvetoval-rr|,;' političnega sveta se bode na seji in razpravljali c l'f"iiamu, 'ki naj bi postavi) podlago enotnosti na Kitajskem ■ Sinoči je bilo objavljeno po-da so prve vladne čete rkorakale v Mukden, največje p v Mandžuriji. Istočasno |'iruKe tete dospele iz Pelpin-JJ x Cangčun, glavno mestr Mandžurija. f*neral Albert C. Wede-gfver. poveljnik ameriške obo-»'le na KiUjskem, je a* ?n«nil. da bodo ameriški oarniki pripeljali 26.000 kitajskih voja- r' v v .du-cirana s pomočjo dveh nemških fizikov, katera so Rusi ujeli. Ruski znanstveniki, ki so vodili raziskave, so Joffe, Semj mov, Kapitza, Zeldovlč ln VlUvov. ~ načelnik slovitega ' znanll je, da bo imenovana po- *#f j« ™ sebna komisija, ki bo skušsls iz- ™tuta fizike v Meakvl. Ugrabitelj razsekal ruplo deklice Chicago, 8. Jan.—Policija Išče sadističnega morilca, ki je ugrabil šest let staro deklico Suzanne Degnan, Jo umoril ln razsekal njeno truplo. Deklica je bila ugrabljena iz sobe v stanovanju na 5943 Kenmore ave. Policija Je našla glavo, noge In del trupla umorjene deklice v odvodnih kanalih v bližini njenega doma, ne pa rok. Morilec je pustil v sobi deklice /loto * zahtevo za odkupnino v vsoti $20,000. Jeklarska unija sklenila pogodbo Easton, Pa., 8. Jan.—Jeklarska unija je sklenila pogodbo s Lehigh Foundry Co., ki določa zvi-šanje plače od 12 do 21 centov na uro. Kompanije ne bo prizadeta, če bo oklicana splošna jeklarska stavka. Japonski ujetniki zapuščajo Ameriko Washington, D. C., 8. Jan.— Besednik vojnega departmenU Je dejal, da Japonski vd)nl ujetniki zapuščajo Ameriko. Evakuacija bo dovršena do 16. januarja. v septembru se je nahajalo 5000 japonskih vojnih u-jetnikov v Ameriki. ravnati konflikt. Warren bol skušal odvrniti tudi stavko klav* nišklh delavcev, članov unije CIO, proti klavnlškim kompanl-jam. Ta se bo pričela 16. januarja, če ne bodo kompanije pristale na zahtevo glede zvišanja plače za 25 odstotkov. Unija ima okrog 200,000 članov. Reuther zahteva po-jasnila od Wilsona Korporacija naj raikrije staliiče Washington. D. C.. 8. Jan.— Walter P, Reuther, podpredaed-nik unije združenih avtnlh delavcev In vodja stavke proti korporaclji General Motors, je pozval C. E. Wilsons, predsednika te korporacije, naj pojasni, sli odobrava reakcionarni program organizacije Sentinels. Reuther pravi v telegramu Wilsonu, ds je podnačelnlk organizacije Sentinels Stephen Du Brul, ki je v službi svtne korpo-rscije kot ekonom. Ta organizacija je objavila oglas v ameriških časopisih s pozivom ns kongres, naj razveljavi vse delavske zakone, ki so bili sprejeti v zadnjih 14 letih. "Ako bo vaš odgovor, da kor-porablja ne odobrava organizacije Sentinels In njenega poziva ns kongres, naj razveljavi vae delavske zakone, »orejete v zadnjih 14 letih, me obvestite," firevi fteuthcr v telegramu, im tudi pojasnila, ali je Brul postal podnačelnlk omenjene organizacije z vašo odobritvijo ali odobritvijo drugiff odgovornih uradnikov korporacije General Motors? Ali bo Brul ostal podnačelnlk organizacije In obenem obdržal službo kot ekonom kor-poredjet AH korporacija finančno podpira aktivnosti organizacije Sentinels? Ta vprašanja so vsžna in želim odgovora in pojasnila od vae." Chicago. 4, jen^-Prvič po o-klicu stavke proti korporaclji General Motors pred sedmimi tedni so se sestali representenU Washington, D. Cm 8. jaii<— Državni tajnik James F. Byrnes je pred odhodom v London izjavil, da bo kongres Imel zadnjo besedo v odločitvi, ali naj Amerika razkrije tajnosti produkcije atomske bombe predlagani komisiji za atomsko energijo Združenih narodov. On In njegovi pomočniki so bodo udeležlll>eje skupščine Združenih narodov, ki se prične v četrtek v Londonu. Byrnes je povedal časnikarjem, ds bo ostal v Londonu do ustanovitve komisije za kontrolo atomske energije. Zaključek, da se komisija ustanovi, je bil sprejet ne konferenci zunanjih ministrov treh velesil v Moskvi. Amerika sto let v ozadju za svetom London, 8. jan,—Hev. Hewlett Johnson* ki je nedsvno obiskal Ameriko, je dejal, da ao strinja i kantehurškim dekanom, svojim prednikom, ki je tudi obia-ksl Ameriko, In potem Isjavtl, da je Amerika sto let v ozedju za ostalim svetom v vseh u sirih s Izjemo verskih. V verskih o-sirih je v ozadju 150 let. "Popolnoma se strin/sm s to izjavo," je rekel Johnson na shodu, katerega je aranžiral list Daily Worker. On Je bil v Ameriki v novembru preteklfge let ln takrat je obiska i predaidnlka^Tru-mans v Beli hiši. Finci utrjujejo zapadno obreije Stockholm, Avedska, 6. Jan.— Poročila iz zanesljivih virov trdijo, da Finci utrjujejo zapadno obrežje in grade trdnjave ob švedski meji po navodilih ii Moskve. Is tega rnaagl sklepajo, da je Rusija omejila ekspanzijo proti zapadu ob Baltiku in finako-švedski meji. Sovjetaka unija dostavlja jeklo za gradnjo utrdb. avtne unije in Kleetro-Mottve Co., podružnice korporacije/ki ima tovarne v McCooku, čika-škem predmestju, ter razpravljali o končanju konflikta. V stavki Je zavojevanih okrog 7400 delavcev. 9. JANUARJA PROSVETA Ustavit« tisto srbečico ■BRAXOM PASTE je koristno stavile s• atietične n fe farivno srbečico, b šaje in druge manj As koine srbečtot Da takojšnjo pomor ^nhij biffliwii*inf in na zahteva no farnih obvez. Pošlji te en dolar ali $1.T0 za dvojno veli kost, na BRAZON CO- Dept. P.. 322 Se. Clark sL. Chicago. UL. in mi vam pošljemo to, poštnine prosto Povrnitev denarja jamčena Kaj želite izvedeti o družinskem financiranju ali lastovanju doma? SAVINGS a LOAN ASSN, 2iih and Pulaski Road # vloge f tej posojilnici POMAGA HITRO HRBTOBOLU Tukaj j« čUtl. modemi ni-«n olajftatl navaden hrbto. bol. Johntonii Back Plaster! Olajfta bolečine, otrpje, na Ugnjenost. Vpliva prijttaa! V vaeh lekarnah. Zahtevajte Johiuon * Johnson kakovoaL Počutim Se Izvrstno! Zahvalo Hoboko 2116 WEST CERMAK ROAD CHICAGO 8. ILL. 56th Annual Statement ; December 31» 1945 ASSETS Firei Mortgage Loana...............................................$6.085,051.14 Loana on Paaa Booka or Certiflcatea................5,227.04 Properties Sold on Contract ................26,266.88 Real Estate Owned and in Judgment ........_..................9,284.26 Investment and Securities U.S. Government Bonds and Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank ........................................................993,900.00 Caah on Hand—and in the following Banka: Federal Home Loan Bank o! Chicago, Continental Illinois National Bank, LaSalle National Bank and Metropolitan State Bank.....- 587,418.08 Office Building and Equipment 2116 W. Cermak Rd.. Chicago 8, Illinois..............18,701,48 Other Assets........................................................................8,576.47 $7,734,425.35 LIABILITIES Members' Share Accounts..................................... ..$5,778,386.84 Advance from Federal Home Loan Bank .: .... 649,998.00 Borrowed Money.......... ............................................... 300,000.00 Loans in Process First Mortgage Loana signed but not disbursed 343,434.03 Other Liabilities Includes Loan Members. Real Estate Taxea for 1945 ...........:........................................................r. 161.946.44 Specific Reserves ........................................................ 43,264.50 General Reserves ..... ..................... 412.000.00 ? Undivided Profits .................... ............ 45,395.54 ■ 457,385.54 j | , r . Vy ;$7.734.425.35 TO OUR FRIENDSi We are pleased to Inform you that aaoihtr dividend of 3% was * paid during 1945, and the shareholders received oVer $143.359.35 In dividends. Also $101,SS7.S3 was added to cur reserves, which now total $500,890.04. Some 3474 members have on deposit $5,777,118.93 at the end of 1845, an increase of $1,990,949.41 over a year ago, and 1103 new members Joined in 1945. First Mortgage loans total $8,095,051.14. an increase of $1.773,-737.33 over a year ago, and 545 new loans wero made duripg 1945 for a total of 82J99.199.59 and 309 loans were repaid In the amount s M $900,981X0. Holding« of United States Government securities now amount to $841,800X0 and are 9S00.400,00 higher than a year ago. Cash en hand snd In banks amounts to 8597.418.08 and U available for you, when in need. The total Aisests of the St Paul Federal Savings and Loan Association of Chicago as of December 31, 1945 are $7.734,425.35 or $2X32X29.07 higher than a year ago. My very deep appreciation Is due the Shareholders. Stoker*. Directors. Officers and our office staff, for your wonderful cooperation during the past year, and I welcome the opportunity to make this my acknowledgement. FRANK P. KOSMACH. President St. Paul Federal Savings and Loan Association. 2119 West Cermak Road, Chicago 8. IllinoU folate ta osebne Ponudbe" Kupon - Sedaj □ Prllelano |e 11.00. PeRjU« mi navadno Doitnln« proato II o«. IT.OO ^atrkUnlco Hetofco in po- •k^ViVD4 »t ok U n i" o" UČK * /"in □ C 0. 0.' (Stroški dodani). HRANITE PISMENO Plftto sa pojasnila In poiUlte 6ek ali poštne | Poltni urad..................... M. PITI S F AH R NET ft 90*9 00. i Dept Ml-«TJ , uusasi,rvRi&S"•"" " BOLEČE ODPRTE NOGE • se dajo ozdraviti. Mi priporočamo dolgo preizkušeno zdravilo: BOROCYL OINTMENT—Bolečine, pečenje in srb^ici se hitro odstrani. Rabi se tudi za LlSAJE. "Athlete'« Foot, vreze, manjše opečenje in druge kožne sitnosti. Imejte nogo vedno dobro povito. V hudih slučajih pojdite k specialista Velik lonček poštnine prosto 91-50. L Pošljite Money Order ali pa pridite oeebn « d« ^^^ BOROCYL CO.. 1200 H. Ashland Ave- Chics* Ifeh^P 22. UL Dept. P. TYPISTS - CLERICAL . INDEX CLERKS ORDER FILLERS - BILLERS KEY PUNCH OPERATORS STENOGRAPHERS COMPTOMETER OPERATORS Immediate discount privileges Naznenilo in zahvala Globoko potrtih src naznanjamo laloetno vest. da ta mučni bolezni sa vedno sapustila naša draga asa! V neznanje delničarjem in delnttkim društvom S.D.D. DIREKTORIJ Slovenskega Delavskega Doma 18»5 Waterloo Reed. Cleveland, Ohio tem potom naanania vsem delničarjem, da ee vrti letna delniška seja BLOVENSKEOA DELAVSKEGA DOMA v sredo, dne 30. januarja 1946 Prlletok ob 8. uri .veter DIREKTORIJ SJ)JX JOSEPHINE VENK Umrle je 10. decembre 19Utn pogreb se le vršil 13. de« Pokojnice je bila sveeta članica društva št 48S BMP J In SZZ Članice obeh društev so jo obiskovale sa časa njene bolesn s tem lefšale dolge dneve injene kolesni tor psmagale po« aa pogreb, ee kar so jim najlepše sehvellmo. Hvala lepa tudi snancem in prijateljem ee vse. kar koU sto jI dobrega storili tudi sa daaavane jI krasne venee In sa sprejem k mirnemu p na mhrodvee. Pokasalo ee je. da je bOa seto pnljubijen* samo med svojimi rojaki, temveč tudi med drugim narodom Room IS—Administration Bldg«v 925 So. Homan Avenue i Hours daily 8—4:30 p. m. Saturday until noon SREDA, 9. JANUARJA 194« Glasovi iz naselbin o reprezentaciji Cleveland, Ohio«—Pred nekaj, tedni sem izrazil moje mnenje glede praktične spremembe zm znižanje zastopstva na konven- cljah na način, da bi se volilii delegati po okrožjih. Omenili sem, da je večina društev že organizirana po okrožjih. Zdaj) posluje menda 21 federacij, katerih so zastopana društva 13 držav. v katerih državah se nahaja nad 42,000 članov. Ako bii se ustanovile federacije še v In-diani, Montani, Washingtonu im New Yorku, bi teh 25 okrožijj lahko krilo vsa društva brez posebne razdalje. Izjema je le« društvo v Alabami z 11 člani i m v Floridi z okrog 50 člani, katera bi se moglo priključiti west višinskemu ali kateremu penn-sylvanskemu okrožju, ako se ne,, oziroma dokler se ne ustanovil okrožje kje bližje. Kanadskai društva se lahko priključijo katerim obmejnim državam Unije. Bolje bi seveda bilo, da bi se-v nekaterih državah ustanovila še nadaljna okrožja. Priporočljivo bi bilo, da bi imeli dva o-krožja v državi New York. Eno okrožje za okolico mesta New York, v katero se lahko uklju-čijo društva iz New Jerseyja. Drugo okrožje pa naj bi bilo v okolici mesta Buffalo in Niagara Fallsa, v katero se lahko uklju-čijo tudi nekatera kanadska društva. Eno okrožje naj bi se ustanovilo za severni Wisconsin in severni Michigan. Društvo severnega Wis. lahko poslujejo z minnesotskim okrožjem, a bi-l*o bi priročne j še, če bi imeli svoje okrožje blizu meje Mich.-Wis. Poleg teh so seveda še drugi kraji, kjer bi se dala ustanoviti nova okrožja, kar se bo izvedlo brez posebnih potežkoč, ako pride do priporočane spremembe. Večina federacij zboruje mesečno. Zastopnike plačujejo društva ♦sama ali pa federacije. Vzdržujejo jih včlanjena "društva, pogbsto z dohodki skupnih priredb. Kako naj se imenuje!-jo okrožna zborovanja, ne dela posebne razlike. Vzrok za potrebo spremembe je to, da ni potrebna konvencija s tako velikim številom delegatov kot imamo zdaj pri jed-noti. Ce bi naše konvencije ne bile tako velike, bi gotovo tudi ne trajale tako dolgo kot zdaj, in čeprav bi, bi bili stroški konvencij znatno nižji. Drugi vzrok je, nepraktični sistem združevanja malih društev za dosego potrebnega števila članov v svrho skupne volitve delegata. Jednota posluje v 36 državah (vključivši Canade). Na zadnji konvenciji smo imeli delegate iz 20 držav. Od društev v 16 državah ni bilo delegatov na zadnji konvenciji. V 9 državah imamo menda le po eno društvo, katerih nobendl ne šteje polnih 100 članov. Zdaj se morejo združiti s katerim društvom ali celo v več državah za skupno volitev delegata. Ako se osvoji volitev delegatov po okrožjih, bi pa okrožnega delegata poslali v sosedno državo, če se društvo ne nahaja v boljšem središču kot druga društva istega 'okrožja. Isto velja za kanadska društva. Za nekatera je okrožje lahko v državi Washingtonu ali Montaži. za druga v Michiganu ali New Yorku. Državne meje ne odločajo razdalje med društvi. Možno je, da imamo društvo v W Va., kateremu so društva v Pcnni in Ohiu bližje kot pa katero drugo društvo v W. Va. Kes je, da se lahko veliko Piše, posebno brezpomembnih zbadljivk se lahko veliko natre-s< na potrpežtyvi papir, a kaj konstruktivnega jasno opisati ni ,;|k razpravljanjem, ako hočemo, da bodo stvarno rešena. Pred vs, m Je treba proučiti sistem, povzroča problem, in najti zaeno pa iskati vir, s ka-'""m bi se dalo hibe odpraviti. c" se že ne morejo nedostatki P 'polnoms odpraviti, naj se jih *kuia vsaj omejiti. Ako m* uvidi, da se ne da hi-1* sistema odpraviti ali vsaj o-matr*m. da je čas razmišljati " "-meljtti spremembi teh do-Jocb. Ce se bomo resno oprijeli tega dela, sem u ver jen, da bomo našli izhod za izboljšanje. Doprinesel sem vsled tega načrt, kateri bi po mojem mnenju problem zadovoljivo rešil. Na zadnji konvenciji smo y meli 16 spornih delegatov, od katerih je bilo 14 od skupin, kar znači, da se nerednosti pri volitvah dogajajo največ pri dru» štvih, ki se morajo po sedanjih določbah združiti z drugimi društvi za skupno volitev delegata. Izmed navedenih 14 spornih delegatov je morala konvencija odkloniti priznanje desetim, s čemer je bilo prizadetih 34 dru-« štev. Koliko društev ni volilo delegata, mi ni znano, a tu imamo 84 društev, ki so skozi združenje volila 10 delegatov, ki vsled nerednosti pri volitvah niso mogli biti priznani. Posebno mala društva bi se morala zavzeti za odpravo obstoječega sistema volitev. Blaa Novak,. 126. ZAHVALA SNPJ _ Grays Landing, Pa.—Podpisana se najlepše zahvaljujem SNPJ za finančno pomoč, ki sem jo prejela v moji strašni nesreči, ki me je zadela 30. oktobra 1945. Naj živi naša dična jednota! Frances CastelUs. VESTI DRUŠTVA 218 SJtPJ Denver, Colo.—Članstvu društva 218 SNPJ naznanjam, posebno onim izven naselbine, da so bili za 1. 1946 izvoljeni sledeči uradniki: Mike Mavetic, predsednik, Frank Grande, podpredsednik, John Malovrh, tajnik, 3885 Meade st., Denver 11, Colo., Mary Grande, blagajničarka, Mark Težak, zapisnikar. Predsednica nadzornega odseka Josephine Tuckar, zdravnik Joseph Delmar Sitton, 3738 Wal-not st., Denver. Društvo bo še nadalje zborovalo vsak tretji četrtek v mesecu; pričetek ob pol osmih zvečer v domovih prostorih. Na decemberski seji smo sklenili, da bomo imeli po seji v januarju malo prigrizka, ali bolje rečeno, večerjo in tudi za suha grl* bo dovolj na razpolago, kajti članstvo se zaveda, da je upravičeno. Vse to bo na račun društvene blagajne, ker smo v l.1 1945 lepo napredovali v finančnem oziru, kot še nismo nikdar poprej v zgodovini društva Columbine 218 SNPJ. Nismo pa tako povoljno napredovali v članstVu. To je tudi vzrok, da pridite na sejo meseca januarja, da se pogovorimo^ kako in kje bi bilo mogoče pridobiti kaj novih članov, bodisi v odrasli ali mladinski oddelek. Kvota našega društva v tej kampanji je 16 novih članov. Potrudimo se, da bomo to kvoto _ _ dosegli. Vem, da* ste vsi zapo-| liko očistili in UUopet na delo. sleni, zato bo vaše delo še toll-ko bolj upoštevano. Nadalje bi prosil, da bi se vsi tisti člani, ki so bili odpuščeni <7. armade, udeležili seje meseca društvo tiste, kateri še niso sinovi in hčeri naše dobre matere SNPJ, da bodo tudi oni deležni dobrot, katere ona tako točno deli. Srečno in zadovoljno leto vsemu članstvu društva 218 SNPJ in vsem zavednim rojakom po vsej Ameriki! John Malovrh, tajnik. POROČILO O LETNI SEJI IN DRUGO Joliet. 111. — Vsi opomini na članstvo društva 115 SNPJ od strani društvenega odbore, da bi se udeleževalo društvenih sej v večjem številu, so ostali do sedaj brez uspeha. ,Kaj je temu vzrok? Na dan z vzroki in se pogovorimo med seboj in zadevo razrešimo po možnosti. Jaz nekoliko slutim vzrok, saj kar se tiče nekaterih članov. S tem, da se držite proč od društvenih sej, ne boste prišli do zaželjenega cilja. V takem oziru je potrebno biti še bolj točen in s seboj privesti še druge, ki so vašega mišljenja in' skušati prepričati vedno več članov jn po malem se vam bodo želje izpolnile, ne pa se takoj razjeziti, ako niste s prvim vašim predlogom prišli do vrhunca. Decemberske seje so se udeležili samo odborniki z izjemo nekaj žena, ki niso v odboru in nečejo prevzeti odborniških mest. Stari odborniki so se že naveličali, poleg tega pa morajo požirati še kritiko izven društvenih sej, in sicer od tistih članov, ki niso bili na seji že več let. Čestokrat je kritika prene-šena po osebah, ki ne spadajo pod okrilje naše organizacije. Po več kot enourni volitvi je bil izvoljen sledeč odbor za 1. 1946: Predsednik ?, podpredsednik John Mandel, tajnica Helen Sterniša, blagajnik John Gerl, zapisnikar ?, nadzorniki ???. Na prihodnji seji boste Še našli ves stari odbor iz 1. 1945, nadalje pa kogar boste izvolili. Podvojena je bila tudi plača vsega odbora razen tajnika, s čemer pa se jaz ne strinjam. Res je, da pri tem društvu dela samo odbor, vendar pa s tem ni rečeno, da more ob koncu leta vse ljudi sam odbor pospraviti. Moj nasvet bi bil« da bi z denarjem, ki ga imamo v društveni blagajni, kupili zemljo, na katero bi si mogli postaviti svoj dom. Kupili bi loto in naj stoji prazna, ako ne moremo takoj z gradnjo. S tem bi se pričelo večje zanimanje na našem društvenem polju. Pred nekaj leti smo nameravali prevzeti nekaj zemljišča, a nismo prišli do pravega zaključka. Ustrašili smo se enega samega člana, ki pa ga ni več med nami. Da, on je nas tako preplašil, da smo vsi zmetali puške v koruzo. Jaz bi priporočal, fla bi puške zopet pobrali, jih neko januarja. Dobil sem listine iz gl. urada, katere boste podpisali, da boste zopet zavarovani za bolniško podporo in poškodbe. Društvo Columbine je imelo v službi" Strics Sama 33 članov. Vsi so mladi fantje, a bili smo toliko srečni, da nismo imeli nobenih izgub, pogrešan pa je Roman Cernich. Naša iskrena želja je, da bi ga našli zdravega. Obenem bomo na januarski seji delili nagrade članom, kateri so bili v armadi in sO bili častno odpuščeni. V L' 1945 je bilo nsše društvo precej prizadeto, in sicer smo imeli sedem smrtnih slučajev. V kratkem času smo izgubili kar pet članov v odraslem oddelku. Prvi je nenadoma preminul Mark Kem, takoj za njim pa Louis Prosek, oba meseca sep-tembra. Meseca novembrs pa je smrt pobrala brata Johna Ar-tacha, kateri je bil članstvu §NPJ zelo dobro poznan, posebno rojakom v Waukeganu, 111. Bil je mož naprednega mišljenja in zelo delaven za jednoto. Meseca decembra pa šlfio izgubili kar dva člana: prvi je nenadoma preminul frank Raicz, komaj pa smo njegs spremili ns mirodvor, že se je smrt zopet oglasila ter pobrala dolgoletnega člana Theodorja Golasa. Blag jim spomin, sorodnikom pe naše sožalje! To naj bo ostsllm člsnom nekak opomin, da ne vemo ne urine dneva, kdaj se lehko nam kaj sličnegs prepeti. Bodimo pri prsvljeni in plačujmo društveni asetment redno ter pripojimo v Kaj mislite o tem? Brat Barbič je udaril s precej velikim muhalnikom ln ubil dve muhi z enim zamahom. Prvo nekje v Minnesoti, drugo pa pri nas. Naj raztolmačim, da pri nas ni Gabrovškovih Nežk, prav tako zelo malo v ostalih naselbinah . Tiste, ki so ostale, pa visijo na skrajnem koncu repa. Ake se dopisnik, katerega se tiče. ne strinja z mlekom, mu pač zdravnik ni prepovedal uživanj* alkoholnih pijač. Na svidenje na prihodnji seji 20. jan.; pričetek ob dveh popoldne pri Franku Sterniši. Fred Ferlin. predsednik. Federacije SNPJ FEDERACIJSKI ZAPISNIK Forest City. Pa^-Federacljska seja se je vršila 23. decembra 1945 v Forest City ju, Pa. .Zastopana so sledeče društva: št. 129. 204. 432. Društvo 513 ni poslalo zastopnikov na to sejo Predsednik nato pozove zastopnike k zborovanju. Zapisnik zadnje seje sprfjet kot čitan. Blagajnik poda finančno poročilo. V federacijski blagajni je 23. dec.. $91.13. Nato poročajo društveni zastopniki po redu Ker pa nimajo posebnegs poročati, konvencija pa se bo vršila šele čez mesece, je sklenjeno, ds se bo rszpravljslo o jednotinlh problemih ns prihodnji .feders-cijski seji. ' Preide se na volitev federa* cijska odbora za I. 194«. Za predsednika je izvoljen Frank V rata rich. R. Končnik, podpredsednik. John Kogoj, Ujnik In blagajnik, Louis Sasso. zapisnikar. Ntdtfiml odsek: Theodor* Co lina, Franc Ogrin, John Mar- PROSVETA Od Časa do Časa poroča in komentira MIlan Medvešek Na mednarodnem ženskem kongresu v Parizu je jugoslovanska delegatinja dr. Olga Milosevic podala |elo tragično sliko o zdravstvenih razmerah v Jugoslaviji. Okupator je silno prizadel otroke. Na kongresu je bila nato podana primerjeval-na štatistika o jetičnih otrokih v Evropi, ki je silno porazna za Jugoslavijo. V Angliji je 12% otrok, ki nosijo v sebi klice tuberkuloze, na Škotskem 20%, v Franciji 3040%, na Poljskem in Italijanskem 80%, v Jugoalt-vtjl pe 100%. a ' V petek, 11. januarja, se bo vršila redna mesečna seja društva Slavije 1 SNPJ; pričetek ob o-smih zvečer v spodnji dvorani SNPJ. Tajnik bo pobiral ases-ment že ob sedmih; v istem prostoru bom pobiral asesment tudi vsako četrto nedeljo od devetih zjutraj do dvanajstih. Vse zadeve, tikajoče se društva Slavije, naslovite: Milan Medvesek; 2610 So. Lawndale ave., Chicago 23, 111. • • . Pisma iz stare domovine nam najavtentničeje spričujejo/ kakšne so danes razmere v Jugoslaviji in kaj vse se je godilo pod okupatorjem. Pisma pišejo preprosti Slovenci, mnogi med njimi pobožni in bogaboječi ljudje, zato so toliko bolj resnična in zanesljiva. Skftro v vsakem pismu čitamo o domobrancih, ki so v imenu vtere in križa izdajali svoje rojake krutemu sovražniku. Seveda, naši klerofašisti in črna reakcija, ki se zbira okrog A. D., je v viliki zadregi radi teh pisem in škuša prepričati svoje pristaše, češ, narod je tam podivjal in da, tudi partizani niso bili angelčki, Najprvo so trdili, da so bili partizani bandi-ti, ubijalci, sedaš" ko se grmadljo dokazi, da so bili domobranci faktično tisti ubijalci, pa se tolažijo, češ, tudi partizani, niso bili angelčki. Taki propagandi ne smemo nasedati. Resnka je, da so par-tizanf karfno^W* marsikaterega, domobranca, toda kaznovali so ga zato,,ker jih je izdajal krutemu sovražniku. Partizani so se borili za domovino, domobranci pa za Hitlerjev rkjh in papeža«' Torej tu je tista razli ka. Kadar sopartizani kaznovali domobranci, ao samo zadostili pravici, kadar pa so domobranci izdali, mučili ali ubili partizana, so storili dvojen zločin! Ker so bila Župnišča glavna gnezda domobrancev oz. švabo-brancev, je raiumljivo, da se danes prizadetim duhovnikom najbolje ne godi, na drugi strani pa so tisti duhovniki, ki so se borili z narodom in pustili nu cedilu izdajalskega škofs Rož-mana, spoštovani po .vsej Sloveniji. Med nami najdemo tudi osebe, ki menijo, da bi morsli biti duhovniki nevtralni ln sedsj bi bilo vse dobro. Tako naziranje je poplonoma napačno. Dolžnost slehernega duhovnika je bila, da bi se bil .postavil na stran naroda« kakor se je Flnž-gar, dr. Mikuš in nekateri drugi, ne pa da hi bili nevtralni Kadar gre za življenje naroda ne moreš biti nevtralen, če si, pomagaš s svojo nevtrslnostjo uničevati narod? čeprav na mestu pogine. Lep primer, eden izmed stotisočev, je sledeč: Neki veteran se je povrnil iz vojne in umrl. Zapustil je ženo, dva nepreskrbljena otroka in $2,000 zavarovalnine. Seveda, veterana je bilo treba pokopati—pogrebnik ga je pokopal za $1.620! Tako Je svobodno podjetništvo! Na delu za stari kraj VABILO NA SESTANEK Coopersiown. N. Y.—Prošeni so vsi Slovenci in drugi Jugoslovani v okolici Cooperstowna, da pridejo na aestanek v nedeljo, 13. januarja, ob eni popoldne v Village Library, Coopers-town, N. Y., poleg pošte. Pričeli bomo pobirati prispevke v gotovini in druge potrebščine pod pokroviteljstvom Ameriškega odbora za pomoč Jugoslaviji. Ni mi potreba opisovati razmere v Jugoslaviji, kajti kdor Čita pisma iz, stare domovine, ve, kako veliki siromaki so danes v stari domovini. Ljudstvo je izčrpano do kraja—nima ne živeža ne obleke ne živine in ne semen, da bi obdelalo polje to pomlad. Pridimo skupsj in pomagajmo svojim krvnim bratom in se- stram! Vsakdo naj daruje po svoji moči. Če ima kateri kaj obleke, ki Je ne potrebuje, naj jo odda za jugoslovanske siromake. O vsem tem se bomo pomenili na sestanku 13.' januarja in izvolili odbor. I Adolf Krlach. John 8lucln. Michael Selan. VABILO NA SEJO Chicago, ilk-V pondoljek, 14. januarja 1946, točno ob osmih zvečer, se bo vršila seja podružnice št. 8 JPO-SS in podruini-ce št. 60 SANSa. Seja bo v Tp-mažinovi dvorani, 1902 W. Cer-mak road, in vabljeni so nu sejo vsi zastopniki in vse zastopnice društev, klubov in organizacij. Seja bo zelo važna, kajti glede podružnice št. 8 Jugoslovanski pomožni odbor, slovenska sekcija, pride na dnevni red obstoj aH razpust omenjene podružnice in volitev odbora zu tekoče leto tako za Št. 8 JPO-SS, kakor tudi za SANS št. 60 Zu-torej se udeležite vsi! Vsa društva, klubi in organizacije, ki so na en ali drug način pripomogle k uspehu teh dveh organizacij, so deležna do zastopnikov. Rodobljubnl pozdrav, ' John Gottlieb, tajnik. Društvene vesti I ronton, Minn. — Pozivam članstvo c(ruŠtvu 197 SNPJ, da prisostvuje društveni seji 20. januarja. Na dnevnem redu bo volitev tajnika. Na letni seji je bil sprejet predlog, da se bo s tistimi člani, ki se ne bi udeležili te seje, postopalo v smislu društvenega sklepa; Izvzeti so samo bolni člani in tisti, ki morajo delati na ta dan, prav tako tisti, ki žive izven društvenega okraja. Letna seja je bila zelo slabo obiskana in vsled tega nismo mogli izvoliti društvenega tajnika za 1. 1946. Prošeni ste vsi, da se gotovo udeležite te seje, J4arion Korach, tajnica. Summit, 111. — Na letni seji društva 707 SNPJ so bili izvoljeni sledeči odborniki za i 1946: John Primozich, predsednik, Martin Voglar, podpredsednik, Jacob Adam, tajnik, Math Debe-lak, blagajnik, Mary Adam, za pisnlkarica. Nadzorniki: Frank Horvat st., Rose Voglar, Antonla Winter, društveni zdravnik dr. Alfred Nlenow, Seje se obdr-žavajo vsako tretjo nedeljo v mesecu pri bratu Franku Horvs-tu, 5805 Archer Rout, Summit, m. Jacob Adam. tajnik. Nezmožnost in zastarelost kapitalističnega reda Je z vsakim dnevom očitnejša, posebno pa se kaže v sedanji prehodni dobi iz vojnih razmer v povojne. Veliki trebušnih so v vojnem ča su bogato želi, žrli in plesali hu-ronski ples, sedaj bi pe radi na duljevall, pa če vse druge tskoj hodič vzame. Podobni so sta rim rlmljanpkbo patrlcijem, ki ao si natUčili želodce z dobro pijačo In jedačo, nato pa so na umeten način ' čez vrgli" an si zopet natlačili želode«. Rimljani so propadli in tako se bo zgodilo tudi s kapitalisti. V Ameriki še vedno jahajo na visokem konju toda temelji zadnje kapitalistične trdnjave se že danes maje jo Svobodno podjetništvo, kakor nekateri kličejo kapitalizem, ni nil drugega kot svobodno golju* fan je—stisni Iz človeka, kar morel. vsemi mu zadnji cent, pa nič. Prihodnjs seja se bo vršile 31. marca; pričetek ob dveh popoldne v 8< ran tonu. Pa. Loviš Saeeo. zapisnikar. Breclcenrtdge, Pa. — Nizna-njam članstvu 375 SNPJ, du je bilo sklenjeno ns letni seji, da ed sedaj vsak član ln članica v odraslem oddelku plsča 5c več mesečno, za mladinski oddelek ps ostane po starem. Nazna-njam tudi, da so odborniki za 1. 1946 vsi stari, prav Uko tudi društveni zdravnik, ki Je dr. F. K. Booth. Seje obdriavamo tudi po sts-rem, namreč vsako tretjo nedeljo v mesecu, pričetek ob eni popoldne pri tajnici. Kathryn Gaepersic, tajnica. po starem. Članarino za Prosvetno matico $1 mesečno, za u-milimi člani društvo nabavi venec in avtomobil za pogreb. Vsak član ln članica plača 20c za društvene prispevke. S tem denarjem krijemo društvene stroške. Ena stvar pa je, ki ne sme o-statl po starem, namreč plačevanje asesmenta. Večina članstva hoče plačevati prispevke na domu tajnika kar v soboto ln nedeljo. Prosim, opustite te dneve—pridite rajši drugi dan. Najumestneje je, da pridete na sejo ln tam poravnate svoje prispevka. ' Naj še omenim, da bomo to leto praznovali 40-letnico dru štvenega obstanka, zato je po trebno, da vsi sodelujete z od borom, da bo toliko lepši uspeh, Fr. Perico. tajnik. Frank Koren ml. Društveni zdravnik je F. E. Bolt. Članstvo bi prosil za boljšo kooperacijo v 1. 1946, namrsč da bi bili bolj točni s plačevanjem društvenega asesmenta, ker v obratnem slučaju bom postopal z vami po pravilih. Ne smete misliti, da bom vsakemu na razpolago kar ves mesec, ali kadar ae bi komu zljubilo, da bi prišel plačat. Pomnite, da se moram tudi jaz držati pravil in poslati denar pravočasno v glavni urad, ako ne, je društvo suspendirano. Jamee MUavec, tajnik. Gary, Ind.-N* letni seji društva Nova sloboda 271 SNPJ so bili izvoljeni sledeči odborniki za 1. 1946: John Valetich, predsednik, Ljubica Valedzich, podpredsednica, John Paviovich, 4437 Connecticut' st., tajnik, Mary Balaban, blagajničarka, Dora Jagunich, zapisniksrics. Nadzorni odsek: Marko Kerkez, pred., Dsne Krpan, Tony Plsh-kur. Društveni zdrsvnik dr. Christ Stoykoff. Društven«? seje se vrše kot običsjno, vsako drugo nedeljo v mesecu Prosim članstvo, ds se redno udeležuje društvenih sej. Udeležit« se gotovo Januarske seje. Mary Bslsben. Milwaukee. Wis. Na letni seji društva 16 SNPJ so bili izvoljeni sledeči odborniki za f. 1946 J. Jenko, predsednik, C. Kramer, podpredsednik, Fr. Perko, tajnik. Ant^n Gornik, blagajnik, J. Kump, zapisnikar, društveni zdrsvnik J. ft. Stefsner. žastop-nik z# Prosvet*) L. Barborlch. Seje obdriavamo vsak drugi torek v običajnem prostoru, to je na vogalu 8. in National ave. Spremembe ni nobene im prihodnje leto, temveč Ostane vse Cleveland* O.—Članstvu dru Štvs V boj 53 SNPJ naznanjam, da se bo vršila redne mesečna seja v nedeljo, 13. Januarja, ki bo prva seja v 1, 1946. Nušs zadnja seja Je bila prfccej dobro obiskana, kajti decemberske veje se Je udeležilo nad 50 članov. Ml upamo, da s« boste številno udeleževali društvenih sej tudi skozi leto, tako du se meni kot vašemu predsedniku, ne bo treba ozlrsti ns priporočils, ksko zsbavati člsne, du prldtjo nu sejo. Moj nsmen ni, in upam, da me niste zato izvolili, da bi i seboj prinsšal harmoniko in od piral seje z igranjem polke, ali ds bi nabavil sodček piva, nekaj petink žganja ter nastavi tajnika, blagajniks in zapisnl kar j« za točaje. Ali naj na ta način rešujemo naše društvene zadeve? Mi bomo vzeli priporočila na znanje In šli z dnevnim redom naprej, kakor veleva pravilnik Torej ne pozabite društvene seje, ki se bo vršila v nedeljo dopoldne, pričetek ob desetih zju truj v društveni dvorani 8D1), 15335 Wsterloo rd. Frsnk Barbič, predsednik. ClevelsndL O—Nu letni seji društva Dela veci 257 SNPJ Je bil IzvtjJjen sledeč odbor: Cecilia Brodnik, predsednica, Jsck Gu stlnčič, podpredsednik, Frank Knafelc, tajnik, John Tomažin, blagajnik, Josephine Gabriel za pisnlkarica. Nadzorni odsek: Anton Peterle, Josephine Blz-Jsk, Rose Huh. Seje obdržava-rno vsak tretji četrtek v mesecu; pričetek ob pol osmih Zvečer. Ker so seje premeščene, prosim članstvo, da Upošteva to naznanilo in da se udtieži seje v velikem številu. Frank Knafelc, tajnik. Earn Woecester, N. Y*~Ctan» stvo društvu Slovenski farmar 393 SNPJ Je ne letni seji Izvolilo vse stare odbornike za leto 1946. in sicer: Frsnk Koren, predsednik, Joe Ivanctc, podpredsednik. James Milevec, tajnik. Frank Ruas, blagajnik in zapisnikar. Nadzorni odsek John Mravlja« John Devis, West Allls. Wis. — Sporočil sem že v tedniku Prosveti * dne 2, Jan. o društvenem odboru društva 104 SNPJ za 1. 1946, navzlic temu pa me članstvo sprašuje po telefonu, kdo Je bil izvoljen v društveni odbor. Izvoljen Je bil ves stari odbor, seje pa bomo še vpdno obdrža-vali vsak drugI petek v mesecu v Kraljevi dvorani. Ob tej priliki pa opozarjam članstvo, naj nikar ne pozabi zaključkov naše seje z dne 14. detL, ko ste bili prošeni, da se v 1. 1946 v večjem številu udeležujete sfj, „ Sedaj pa vas prosim, da upoštevaj navodilo glede pobiranja asesments. Asesment bom pobiral zadnjo soboto v mesecu ln zsdnja dva dneva v mesecu od dveh popoldne do devetih iv»-Čer, ln na dun seje. Ob nedeljah in praznikih pa ne bom vzel asesmenta od nikogar, pa naj bo kdor koli hoče! Jaz imam tudi rad prostost ob nedeljah ln praznikih. Obenem vas opominjam, da plačujete prispevke ob pravem času, kajti zalagal ne bom za nikogar. Gotovo vam je znano, da mora biti aaeement plačan v gl, uradu ob pravem Času. Ako bi tajnik čakal na počasne ln pozubljive Člane, bi bilo društvo zmeraj suspendirano, Te besede so naslovljene na tiste, ki radi pozabijo plačati ob pravem času in pridejo deset dni prepozno, pri tem pa at izgovarjsjo, Češ, da so bili le dvakrat pri meni, a ni bilo nikogar doma. Najbolle je, da pridete na so* jo in tam poravnate asesment. Joseph T. Turek, tajnik. Chicago, 111. — V dolžnost al štejem, da opozorim Članstvo društva Narodni vitezi 39 SNPJ na sledeče: Nu letni seji smo radi zelo sla-> be udeležbe Izvolili ves stari odbor zs 1.1946, ln sicer: Charles Pogorelec,* predsednik, Joseph Obluk, podpredsednik, John Po-tokur, tajnik, John Allch, bla-gsjnlk, Frsnk Udovlch, saplani* kur. Nadzorniki: John Hujan, pred., A. Koren ln J. Oblak. Nudslje smo sklenili, da v letu 1946 plačuje veak član lOe več mesečno t društveno blagajno. Prosim, da ta sklep upolte« del jo, pričetek ob devetih dopoldne v ~~ Slovenskem narodnem domu. Ker aem malo oddaljen od slovenske naselbine, bom ment pobiral dvakrat na in sicer na seji Jn vsako četrto soboto zvečer v Slovenskem m* rodnem domu. Moj naslov J#e Stan lev Ule, 1625 N. Livingston st., telefon 1743 M. Belmont Stanley UK Ujnik. PROSVETA SREDA, 9. JANUARJA PROS VETA THE ENLIGHTENMENT «f PFT^ m LASTNIMA SLOVENSKE NARODNE PODPORNE JEDNOTE «< Mi uman br ISmi CMam) lm m tote. SMS HHlMi SI Jt M Cm* C*. STJt as calo Isto. UTI m pol totei m lov Um United SUM« (eaespC Cbkajo) nd Cook County r JS pat m m vzačajo. Bokopioi liiororno yob i no (črtica. _ I Ud.) M vmmJo poiiijoiolju to v »tate)«. ŠS pHtato mi 11 miiii , M—inrripti oi vili not ko rotvrnod. Olhot ploy«, poo m*. etc« will bo rotumod to by Nil Mir Hooloo a» va» kar leaa alfk s PROS VETA S8S7-M Bo. Lawndaje Avow Chicago 23, Illinois MEMBER OP THE FEDERATED PRESS Trumanov spor s kongresom Trumanov »p6r s kongresom, katerega Je zadnji teden v svojem radijskem govoru dobro ošvrkal, ker je enostavno ignoriral ves njegov program socialne ali "newdealske" vsebino, potiska v ospredje dvoje, trpje vprašanj. Prvo In fundamentalno vprašanje je, komu naj služi vlada? Drugo pokazuje sterilnost obeh kapitalističnih strank, posebno pa heterogenost in kameleonstvo vladajoče demokratske stranke, tretja pa pove, da so Trumanovi medeni tedni Sefinitivno minili. Ko ja po Rooseveltovi smrti prevzel predsednlštvo, se je vsa reakcija v kongresu in izven močno oddahnila. Roosevelt si ja bil s svojo agresivnostjo nakopal tudi med vodilnimi demokratskimi politiki mnogo sovražnikov. Ne samo republikanci, pač pa tudi demokratje so mu očitali "diktatorstvo," In to jrsled tega, kar je znal tudi burbonskim demokratom stopiti na prste in potisniti skozi kongres skoraj vsako zakonodajo, za katero se je resno zavzel. Za dosego tega je znal vihteti tudi bič; heterogeno demokratsko stranko le držal na uzdi v veliki meri z razpolaganjem " tisoč ln tisoč mastnih služb. Vsak kongresnik in senator je vedel, ako bo slabo zapisan v Beli hiši, bo ostsl pozabljen tudi pri dalitvi služb. Z drugd besedo: kot praktičen politik se je Roosevelt rad posluževal jezika, katerega vssk koritarski politik najbolj razume. Poleg tega jih je krotil tudi s svojim velikim prestižem. Z njim je faktično držal demokratsko stranko na krmilu. Mnogi demokratke, posebno pa južni burbonci so ga odprto mrzili, toda pomagati si niso mogli, kajti za njih stranko je bil Roosevelt "indispensable"—nenadomestljiv. - Glasovi iz naselbin Ko je Roosevelta zadnjega aprila, tik pred razsulom nacijske Nemčije nenadoma probrala smrt, so se tudi dcmokrstski burbonci močno oddahnili. Njegove smrti mogoče niso bili veseli, toda nobenega dvoma nt, da so se močno oddahnili. "That man!" ne bo več vihtel biča nad njimi! Prav to ja bil glavni vzrok za izredno količino dobre volje, katera je bil deželen Truman po nastopu predsedniške službe. Med kongresom in Belo hišo je nastalo pravo pobratimstvo, kar je v ameriški politiki nekaj čudnega. Še celo republikanci so hodili v Belo hišo in mu obljubljali kooperacijo. Vse je Š16 kot po medu. Truman je bil res nepoznana kvantiteta, obdan z zelo perečimi zunanjimi in notranjimi problemi. Toda to ni bil glavni vzrok velike naklonjenosti t strsni kongresa., GJavni vzrok s strani bur-boncev obeh strank je b*la zavestna in podzavestna želja za po-vratek v prednewdealski status quo. kakor tudi Želja po "svobodi" to ja, da se osvobode vajeti in biča Bele hiše. "Zdaj bomo lahko delali, kar bomo sami hoteli..." Republikanci in južni demokratje so sicer "ronali" kongres že od 1M2, ko so ustvarili efektivno koalicijo. Tej koaliciji ja Roosevelt sicer metal polena pod noge, ker jo je večkrat javno ošvrknil; smpsk do živega ji ni mogel !'n 1* le delsl le preglavice. Ker Truman ne poseduje Rooseveltove agresivnosti in tudi ne njegovega prestiža, mu je ta burbonska koalicija na eni strani delala poklo-ne, na drugi pa je počenjala, kar je sama hotela. Triuman ji sploh ni skušsl delstl nobenih preglsvic. Ko je mesecs septembre—po vrnitvi kongresa s počitnic—predložil svoj progrsm, vsebujoč 21 ali 22 točk, med njimi tudi več priporočil "newdealskega" značaja, ga je kongres enostavno ignoriral In ignoriral ga je predvsem zato, ker se je Truman Obnašal kot "gentleman" in ni delal na kongres nobenega prltiaka a la Roosevelt. NsDravll je vtis ne ssmo ns kongres, marveč tudi na deželo —ns vsskegs opazovalca Washingtona—da je tisti njegov program le nekskšns formalnost in mu je vseeno, ksj z njim kongres stori Pozneje, ko so rszni kongresni odseki mrcvarili nekatere točke tegs programa, na primer "full employment bill," osnutek za Izboljšanje brczpoaelnostne podpore, za odpravo diskriminacija pri delu, zs zvišsnje minimalne olače in še par drugih, se je U vtii predsednikove tndiferentnosti še bolj poglobil, kajti Truman ni niti z mezincem esn»l, ds bi od kongresa dobil, kar mu te bil pred lotil. &e več! V zadev« zakonskega predloga glede "polne upo slltvc" in izboljšania brezooselnostne podpore Je Bela h«ša pod • roko infoim'rala kongresne voditelje, da predsednik ne Insistira nr svoje originalne postavke. Napravljen je bil vtis, da tudi pred sednik ne Jemlje resno onegs, kar Je priporočal kongresu; to da Jc storil predvsem le k^t jsvno politično potezo—kot "good politics" kot pravijo Američani. - Vse skupaj le pokazuje popolno sterilnost smcrlškc politike in humbug obeh stanh strank. Medtem ko Je kongres sprejel v za devi zunanie oolitike vae, kar mu Je administracija nredložila, na polju notranjih problemov ni resno dotaknil niti enega pred sednikovegs priporočila ali na izdelal kaj svojega. O da! Vele-blznisu jo dsl precej velik davčni popust-okrog pet milijard dolarjev—In ae spravil nad organizirano delavstvo. Proti temu Je bilo n'č koliko grmenje ne samo v meščanskem tisku in po radiu marveč tudi v kongresu. Sploh je v kongresu v ospredju predvsem an t'delavska zakonodaja, po številu kakšnih sto predlogov kot je poročsl CIO News. Unije imajo sploh polne roke delu samo v ( dbt)enju te zakonodaje. V icilu omo enega v odraslem oddelku, kar pa še ni gotovo. Razumljivo, da so mednarodni ne slovenski novi člani in je tudi ljuljka vmes, kar ti da dosti dela. Vedno Imam v mislih, da je treba take člane dvojno nado-mestiti. Čisti prebitek podružnice 33 SANSa od priredbe, ki se Je vršila 24. novembra v korist trpečega slovenskega naroda v stari domovini, znaša $431.65. Računi so zaključeni. Hvala vsem, ki so pripomogli do tako lepega uspeha. Ob zaključku želim vsemu članstvu SNPJ, glavnemu odboru in štabu Prosvete prosper itetno qovo leto. Želim, da bi delali v bratski slogi v prid SNPJ, delavstva ln za pomoč našim bratom in sestram v stari domovini. Skušal bom tudi v bodoče delovati za vce omenjeno. Joeeph Snoy. tvo? Upam, da ne! • Pridite nas pogledat k vajam k Reber niše-ku—mogoče se nam pa pridružite. ' Končno naj se zahvalim še vsem tistim, ki so v tako obilnem številku posetili SANSovo priredbo dne 9. decembra in so tako radodarno popttgali revnemu narodu v domovini. Le verjemite mi, tistih okroglih osem stotakov bo narod v domovini hvaležno sprejel. Narod v domovini ši namreč ne bo pomagal na noge s pomočjo tistih, ki se ponosno trkajo na prsa češ: "Slovenci smo in še Amerikanci po vrhu—temyec a pomočjo o-nih, ki ne kriČe—ampak žrtvujejo! (Dospelo prepozno za zadnjo sredo.—Ured.) . > Franca Puncer. SLOVENSKI ZADRUŽNI POGREBNI ZAVOP Arnuu Kansas Ksj pa naš Slovenski zadružni pogrebni zavod? Je ša vedno tukaj, dasi je malokdaj kaj slišati o njem. Preteklo leto ja ta zavod imel v oskrbi precajšno. število po-naših umrlih rojakov. Vendar še vedno se tako rado "pozabi" na ta dpmači zavod, kadar je potrebno odpremiti katerega izmed dragih na zadnjo pot; potem je pa tisto nepotrebno in prazno izgovarjanje: "se nismo spomnili," "Je on drugi bil tako prijazen" (ali pa usiljiv) itd., ker pač čutijo; da niso storili prav. Zadnje čase je zavod imel oskrbi sledeče pogrebe naših u-mrlih rojakoV: Wilmo Hočevar Wilkerson i* Rlnga, stara 30 let, Mary Miklatf** it Frontenaca, stara 61 let, Johano Joger iz Arme, atara 01 let, in Ignaca Burgarja lz Edisona, star 63 let Tako se počasi redčijo vrste naših starih nasatyencev. | V nedeljo,Hut januarja *>b 2 uri popoldne Ja -vtii letna seja tega zavoda, in-i sicer v lastnih prostorih v Frpntcnacu. Seja bo zelo važna, , zatorej vabimo vse člane, da se udeležite. Ena ko vabimo tudj, vpa tista dru štva, katera i^član tega zavode, da pošljete zastopnike na letno sejo. . A. Shulsr, tajnik-blagajnik nice.', Na žalost je še veliko cbleke po raznih omarah, katera bi v tej hudi zimi že lahko ogrevala na stotine prezebsjo-čih "junakov v cunjah," kakor se danes naziva naš mučeniški narod. fc Ni važno, koliko kdo kaj da, kakor je važno, da vsak Slovenec in Slovenka prispeva nekaj. Ce nima kdo obleke, pa se naj spomni z denarnim darilom, kajti tega se potrebuje za nakup zdravil itd. Vabilo na velik Javen shod 27. januarja Slovensko in angleško poslujoči federaciji SNPJ se zavedata velike potrebe naših reveže v Jugoslaviji. Iz tega razloga pripravljamo tudi letos veliki javen shod v nedeljo, 27. januarja, ob 3. uri popoldne v Slovenskem domu v Pittsburghu. Na programu so važni govorniki kot JoŠko Oven, videli boste tudi filmske slike o osvoboditvi Belgrad*, in žalostna prizora iz begunskega tabora v Egipty. pri nas volitve—saj je vsako le to enako. Ko pride čas volitev stavi nekdo predlog, naj ostanejo vsi stari uradniki in volitev je konec." Da ni zanimanje za društvene seje, je vzrok nekje drugje, pa naj bo kjer koli. Člani, so čez dale bolj nemarni in jaz jih pri 4tevam med žive mrliče, pa čt se jim prav zamerim. Kako jc mogoče predsedniku napravit deber vtis na članstvo, če jt -prazna dvorana? Glede čitanja Prosvete pa tu di ni nič na boljšem, ker mi jc dobro znano, da 80% članstva ne čita Prosvete. Odkar je pri šla sprememba v uredništvi Prosvete, se je list dosti izbolj šal, čeravno ni vse kot bi' moralo biti. Seveda, danes ne mo re nihče čudežev delati in JJfc tudi urednik Prosvete ne more. Ljudje še vedno smatrajo, di tam ni nobene spremembe, da siravno je najboljši slovensk. Časopis v Ameriki. Pred nekaj leti je bil opuščer Na shod pride tudi eden od ij asesment v $1 skladu. Prosveti poveljnikov partizanske arma-ie, to je dr. Slavko Zore. kateri je danes v Ameriki in sedaj vodi težko diplomatično delo v Washingtonu. On je bil priča številnih, ljutih bojev na vseh frontah in bo lahko podal izvirno in točno poročilo, Česar si vsi tako želimo. Odbor obeh federacij upa. ln želi, da bo tudi letos ta zimska prireditev zopet vsem v čast in ponos. Pripravimo se za omenjeni dan, da bomo vsi navzoči brez ozira na vreme. Vsa štva, samostojne klube in vse druge ustanove so prošenj, da pripravijo in pošljejo primerna darila, ker posebne vstopnine ne bo, in talfo bomo zopet pokazali našim krvnim bratom v Jugoslaviji, da se jih še spominjamo, posebno sedaj, ko oni umirajo Um od gladu in mraza, medtem ko nam tukaj nič ne manjka. Zato glejmo, da bo Slovenski dom napolnjen do zadnjega količka, in da se vsi odzovemo,kli cu iz domovine, katera nam kli-že, "Daj brat, daj sestra, mali dar, domovini na oltar " Anton Rednak. zapisnikar federacije. IZ J4ILWAUKEEJA MUwaukfe. Wla.—V našem lokalnem listu se Je pred kratkim obregnila ob mojo malenkost znamenita narodna dama. Zelc sem se čutil počaščenega, ker ni majhna reč« če se spomnijo na ubogega grešnika same po sebi oriznane osebnosti. V resnici in hudo mi je Žal, da ml primanj kuje Časa ln volje za polemiko t ljudmi, ki v našem javnem ilvljenju poskušajo is ničle napraviti številko, ki ntkaj ftteje in ki rešujejo narod s maškera-dami. Pa brez zamere! Vsi tisti, ki ste obljubili, ds pristopite k Napreju, vedite, da so se Naprejeve vaje pričele 8. ianusrjs ob osmih zvečer v Re-bemišekovih prostorih, vogtl W Bruce in So. & cesta Kdor ima veeelje do petja, naj le ko-rsjžno pride med nas. Dosti fsntov se je vrnilo s bojnih poljan in ti bodo navzoči. Treba bi pa bilo več nas starejših, moških in žensk. Ali jt vse mr- VABILO NA SEJO IZLETNIŠKE FARME SNPJ Cleveland. Okla—Zastopniki farme SNPJ sow vabljeni, da se udeleže važne saje, ki se bo vršila v torek, 15. januarja, v Narodnem domu na St. Clalr ave. Pričetek bo točno ob sedmih zvečer. - ~ Ako vaše društvo še ni izvo-llo zastopnikov za izletniško farmo SNPJ, potem je potrebno, da se udeležita te seje vsaj tajnik ln predsednik* Na dnevnem redu bodo volitve odbornikov za prihodnja leto in kako izboljšati našo termo v tem letu. Z dobro udeležbo in dobrimi nasveti bomo prišli do boljših zaključkov. Na sejo vabim tudi gospodinj-ikl odsek fsrme. Žene in defcle-'.a, pridite in storite vato dclž-lost! Najvažnejša tečko na dnev-um redu pa bo vprašanje, kako bomo zgradili novo dvorano. 3 iiali boste tudi " cene naših itnvb^nikov. Torej ne posabite pyittiANj* DRUŠTVENIH SEJ Cleveland. O^—Preteklega no, vembra sem napisal vabilo za društveno sejo. Po tistem času sem videl v Prosveti ve& drugih pritožb o slabi udeležbi na naših sejah. V uradni številki Prosvete z dne 2. januarja )p& razklada urednik v svojem u-redniškem članku, da je zanimiva seja odvisna od društvenega predsednika. Ne vem, kako je naš urednik prišel do takšnega zaključka. 2e več let vodim društvene seje in poskusil sem že na vse načine, da bi ustvaril med članstvom zanimanje za seje, toda bilo je vse zaman. * Mislim, da je malo predsednikov, ki bi se posvetovali s tajnikom v toliki med kot jaz. Ne da bi bil tajnikov osebni prijatelj, toda dati mu moram vso čast za njegovo društveno poalovanje. Sam sebe seveda ne poznam, aH sem dober predsednik ali nei Bilo ml ne bi nič hudo, ako bi članstvo izvolilo drugega ali boljšega, toda noče. Torej ne leži vzrok nezanimanja za društvene seji v predsednikih. Kakor sem že omenil, sem novembra pozival članstvo na letno fejo. toda bob ob steno! Kakor sem takrat rmenil. naše društvo šteje okrog 650 članov obojega spol*, gtavne lc?ne*Rejc u, u i* pa* se Je* udeležilo 45 članov. ►,)«. ki »bo vr|lU v torek. lj. £ertvJ iwin)0 v mc. atu in le članstvo razstrašeno. je to priobčila na prvi strani velikimi črkami, ko pa so tajni ki pobirali asesment, ni nihči vedel o tem. Bil sem z našin tajnikom pri pobiranju ases menta in sem spraševal odrasli člane in članice, kako je to, di ne vedo o tem, ko je vendar bi lo naznanjeno na prvi stran Prosvete. Dobil sem odgovor "Jaz Prosvete ne vidim druga če, kot če jo žena dene na tla kadar poriba kuhinjo." ... f Torej, če članstvo ne vidi naznanila na prvi strani, bo št manj videlo, če jih društveni u radnik vabi na sejo ali pa nt prireditev. Brat urednik pravi da je danes lažje, ko so člani stari, kot takrat, ko je bilo treba orati ledino. Jaz pa smele rečem, da je ravno narobe. Čla ni, ki so se odtujili od naših društvenih sej, so izgubljeni zs zmeraj za društveno življenje Posebno pa tisti, ki so pod vplivom gotove propagande. Dane: oi vojne samo. na frontah, danet je podtalno skrita, danes se bijt boj z jeziki, kateri so hujši oc ryske "Katuške." Naša jednota pa je na strani delavca hi to gotove ljudi grize v njih trebuhih. Zato smo primorani, da vozimr ilsti, kateri smo vpre^eni.t'do kler ne pademo, ali pa izpelja mo naš voz iz doline na grič. Želim vsemu članstvu SNPJ srečno in zadovoljno novo leto in prosim, da bi se članstvo ne samo pri mojem društvu, tem več pri vseh bolj zanimalo ir prihajalo na društvene seje Pomagajmo držati pokonci naše dobro mater SNPJ! « Fraqk Celin. N cvetje pri dobrih ljudeh^, jsmiljenje samo ne zadosti tadar primanjkuje materialnih »redstev za hrano, obleko 0bu ^v in zdravniško postrežbo. januarja, začetek točno ob sedmih zvečer. Dalujmo roka v roki za nspredek nsšega kolektivnega podjetja, fsrme SNPJ. Joka šorc. predsednik. , ČLANSTVU NAir JEDNOTE IN OSTALI JAVNOSTI N. Braddock. Pa^-Člsnstvo in društva SNPJ to bila vedno v ospredju v vsaki dobrodelni akciji. Zspsdns Penns je že veliko naredila za p-*noč našemu Izstradanemu narodu v Jugoela-viji, ali vendar čutimo, da lahko še mnogo več naredimo, ker je SNPJ največja in najbolj na- toda smelo rečem, da bi Jih lahko prišlo, ne da bi se jim bilo treba peljati na poulični, na vsako sejo, ne samo na glavno sejo. dvakrat več, toda jih ni. Pozimi menda nI vzrok, da se ljudje razgubijo. Zakaj vendar se ne razgubimo tisti, kateri smo zmeraj na sejah? Jaz sem član SNPJ od leta 1024 ln nisem le zamudil 20 sej. razen če sem kil primoran delati v tovarni ali kjer koli. Brat urednik pravi,'da prihajajo pritožbe po večini od majhnih društev T* ta nekaj smešnega DELEGACIJA RDEČEGA KRIŽA JUGOSLAVIJE POSETI CLEVELAND Cleveland.—Teden od 13. d( 20. januarja naj bo posvečet Rdečemu križu Jugoslavije oc Jugoslovanov v Clevelandu. Vršile se bodo prireditve, shodi ir predvajani bodo filmi iz Slove nijo. Govorniki bodo dr. R Neubaur, ga. Nada Kraigherje va in poročnik Gojko Ratkovič ki so pred kratkem prišli iz Ju goslavije kot člani Jugoslovan skega rdečega križa na povabile ameriških oblasti. Na povabilo centralnega odbora SANSovih podružnic \ Clevelandu, pridejo v nedeljo 13. januarja, v Cleveland član jugoslovanskega rdečega križa 'Tu ostanejo ves teden. Vodjr ^delegacije je dr. R. Neubaur bivši ief bolnišnice na Golniki '•rta Gorenjskem, z njim je nje govs tajnica ga. Nada Kraigher eva iz Trsta in poročnik Gojk( Ratkovič, Srb iz Hrvatske. Dr. Neubaur bo prinesel zbir ko slik in fotografij, dalje filn o osvoboditvi Ljubljane ter kul turno-vzgojni film • "Vrba," ki kaže lepote Prešernove rojstne krajine na Gorenjskem. Polet tega ima nad tisoč rastavnih slik iz raznih delov Jugoslavije Te filme in slike se bodo to pot prvič videle v Ameriki. V zve zi s predvajanjem teh filmov Št* raistavo slik se bodo vršila tud< predavanja o panogah dela. ki ga vrši Rdeči križ. ter o sodob nih soicalnih vprašanjih in pro blemih federativne republike Jugoslavije. G'avna naloga Rdečega križa oredna bratska organizacija ln pri velikih društvih je prav u- TUgosUvije ie sezrsniti smeri kot taka uživs največ ugleda med Slovenci po vsej Ameriki, ns kar smo prsv ponosni. Dobro vemo. da so se mnogi te odzvali klicu ii domovine, da so dali svojo penošeno obleko, čevlje, jedila itd. Toda reenica Je tudi. da to hI vae kar zftto-reje naši zavedni člani in čla- ko ali o« ša slabše, samo oH nekaterih društvih so gotovi uradniki. ki misUio. da dokler oni živijo, ne sme biti spremembe Ko se ml je nekoč neki član pritoževal o društvenih uradnikih, sem mu dajal, če vam ni prav, zakaj ne izvolite drugih, pa mi ja dajal, "ali misliš, da imamo 4ko ln iugoslovansko javnost v Ameriki o ogromnih potežkočah jugoslovanskega Rdečega križa ki nima sredstev in ne zadosti izvežbanega esebja za izvrševanje človekoljubnih dolžnoeti. V Jugoslaviji je mnogo otrok brez staršev in U iščejo novih gojt-teljev. Veliko od teh je dobilo Narod v domovini je silno reven n izčrpan in zunajna pomoč ie iujno potrebna. Delegacija ob-skuje tudi ameriške bolnišnice n proučuje tehnične pripomoč-ce sodobne zdravniške vede. V tednu, ko bodo gostovali •lam Rdečega križa med nami v Jlevelandu, se bodo vrš'le prj. editve, kjer bodo govori in ka-:ali se bodo filmi iz SloVcnije ?riredbe se vrše pod pokrovu eljstvom centralnega odbora s -odelovanjem SANSovih po-lružnic, Progresivnih Slovenk n Slovenske ženske zveze. Pri. edbe se bodo vršile po okrožjih, jod avspicijo sodelujoče okrož-le organizacije, ki so se prijavile v ta namen pri centralnem dboru za pomoč Jugoslaviji Te okrožne prireditve se bodo TŠile sledeče dneve:« V nedeljo, 13. januarja popol-lne bo delegacija Rdečega križa "ugoslavije gostovala pri bra-ih Hrvatih. Nastopili bodo na >rireditvi Hrvatskega narodnega veča v Slovenskem narod- -\em domu na St. Clair ave. V torek, 15. januarja ob sodnih zvečer bo predvajanje fil-nov in govori v Slovenskemu iarodnemu domu na St. Clair ive. po avsplcijo podružnice št. 9 SANSa. V sredo, 16. januarja ob sed-.nih zvečer bo predvajanje fil-nov ln govori v Slovenskem Iruštvenem domu na Rccher ive., Euclid, pod avspicijo pc-lružnice št. 106 SANSa. V četrtek, 17. januarja ob sodnih zvečer, predvajanje filmov n govori v Slovenskem delav-ikem domu na Waterloo rd., pod avspicijo podružnice št. 43 SANSa. V petek, 18. januarja zvečer bo pa skupna prireditev Progresivnih Slovenk in Slovenske ženske zveze v Slovenskem narodnem domu na St. Clair ave., kjer* bo govorila o doprinosu žensk ga. Nada Kraigherjeva. Med tednom čez dan bodo člani Rdečega križa obiskali razne bolnišnice in zavode pod vod-stvoin Ameriškega rdečega križa. Dr. Kern se je zavzel, da povabi skupaj vse ameriško-slo-venske zdravnike v Clevelandu za skupni sestanek fn pogovor z dr. Neubaurjem, go. Kraigherjevo in poročnikom Ratkovičem. Vsi trije obvladujejo tudi angleški jezik, kar jim bo v olajšavo. Jugoslovanski rdeči križ je x>litično nevtralna organizacija n radi tega je vredna piodpore od vsake ustanove, organizacije in osebe, ki Čuti človeško. Vstopnina na prireditev podružnic je prosta. Ker bodo priredbe po okrožnjih mesta, bo i-mel tudi sleherni priliko posetiti večerno priredbo, tudi v slučaju slabega vremena. Zato clc-velandski Slovenci in ostali Jugoslovani! V tednu, ko bo posvečen Rdečemu križu Jugoslavije, vsi na plan! Pomagajmo tej človekoljubni misiji Rdečega križa celiti rane našim ljudem v domovini, ki jih je njim tadal kruti sovražnik. Članom delegacije Jugoslovanskega rdečega križa pa kli-simo: Pozdravljeni in dobro lošli v ameriški slovenski metropoli! Louis Ksferlo. VESELICA DRUŠTVA TRIGLAV 82 SNPJ Johnstown« Pa^Društvo Tii-jlav 82 SNPJ v Johnstownu bo odredilo letno veselico 2. febru-^ irjs v SDD v Lorain Boru. Vabimo vse naše članstvo, kakor udi cenjeno občinstvo lz Jjhns-owna in okolice, da nas pe»e-i. Zabave bo dosti za stare in nlade, za plesaželjne ps bo igral vouis Kaouler in njegov orke-»ter; Vstopnina je samo r><>» lavek vštet. Ob tej priliki zaeno opezar-am članstvo našega društva da mošteva sklep društvene seje i ine 9. dec., ki se glasi, da mora vsak član in članica prispevati Wc v društveno blagsjno meseca februarja. Članom, kater i re 'jodo udeležili društvere vršenje 2. feb., se bo teh 50c pr»-itelo k vstopniesm. Izvzeti ► ednik, ki sam ni nič kaj posebno napreden, u videl potrebo, Ka bokara in okrca. Toda pravih naprednih in dalekovldnih •juriI vse to nič ne ustraši in tudi nas članov SNPJ ne sme. Mravljo, da je vsako zlo namenjeno za nekaj dobrega, pa Preikonc tudi to. Kakor so koristni vetrovi, da čistijo zrak in huda zima, ki uniči škodljive mrčese in razne bacile, ki povzročajo človeške in rastlinske bolezni, in kakor sneg pomaga do razkrojev* mineralij v zemlji ter da se zemlja globoko namoči lin posta-fl( r.a ta način bolj rodovitna, tako so tudi gospodarski in politični viUrji VcMih potrebni. Kajti tudi v sedanji človeški družbi je v*liko nezdravega in gnilega, kar se mora iztrebiti in odpraviti. 1,1 oje telo razjeda nevarno škodljiv črv, ki ga Je treba pokončati. ^ staje zatiranih ljudstev, politične akcije razredno zavednih delavcev in kmetov^ velike stavke in delavski boji sploh vodijo k jen.u cilju. In v tej gigantski človeški revoluciji in borbi za svo-Mo in pravičnost igra naše jugoslovsnsko ljudstvo v starem krs-Mno veliko in nadvse častno vlogo. Ameriški Slovenci smo "pravičeno ponosni, da izhajamo iz tega naroda!— L * * * veliko leto Prl razmišljamo o svetovnem položaju in stremljenjih rsznlh ljudstev pO svetu, oa seveda ne. smemo izpustiti iz misli položaja y svojem m krogu, to je potreb in problemov svoje dobre organizacije I!J Pomniti moramo predvsem, da Je izredna kampanje ze 0'>ve *|.ne raztegnjena le v prve tri mesece tega leta. Torej Je 'r**>a z agitacijo nadaljevati do konca tn dok bo naša kampanja površen uspeh. ' "wbno važna stvar in precej v zvezi s kampanjo pa Je tudi oaia trinajsta redna konvencija, ki se bo vršila meseca avgusta ' 1 Imamo veliko društev, ki štejejo malo Izpod 100 članov Z malo večjim naporom In s pomočjo Izrednih ugodnosti, ki Jih daje ' kampanja, Je skoraj vsakemu od teh mogoče napolniti potrebno Ju lahko PRIPRAVLJAMO SE ZA KONVENCIJO! • • ( - Stopili smo v leto 1946, v katerem se ima vftiti konvencija naše organizacije, na katero se moramo pripravljati že ledaj, če jo bomo hoteli hitreje kot običajno in uspešno zaključiti. Stvarne razprave gospodarskega, kakor tudi moralnega značaja so dobro došle in priporočljivo je, da se važnim jednotinimfz^fevam posvetimo kolikor mogoče pred konvencijo. CimveČ mfds^bojnega soglasje dosežemo o gotovih predmetih potom razprav v glasilu, toliko manj časa bo treba o istih porabiti na konvenoft)! S sugestijo o vprašanju, ne sedanje, ampak bodoče reprezenta-Oije na naših konvencijah naj bi se ne zapravljalo posebnega časa, bodisi v glasilu ali konvenciji sami, najmanj ya glede sistema volitev delegatov po okrožjih. Ako je sedanja reprezentaclja po mnenju večine preobširna, tedaj naj se enostavno zviša število članstva na raprezentacijo, ali pa omeji zastopstvo na prejšnjo stopnjo, namreč da nobeno društvo ne more poaleti več kot dva delegata brez ozira na Število članstva. ' ^ ' Poizkusi par članov, ki so za spremembo vollhaega sistem* delegacije v organizaciji, ni moglo zaintereairati članstva za njihov načrt, kar se lahko tolmači, da se članstvo zanj ne ogreve. Sicer pa za našo jednoto način volitev delegaoije go Okrožjih ni praktičen, še manj pa koristen. Praktičen ni U raslega, ker imamo društva po zapadu preveč raztresena in to na veliko daljavo, koristen pa še manj, ker bi se na način, kot ga nekateri priporočajo, znatno znižalo zastopstvo delegacije za glavno konvencijo, s čemu* bi se lahko med člani ubilo precej zanimanja za jednoto, kar. nas bi počasi znalo privesti v birokracijo, kakršnt so se vgnezdile med nakterimi delavskimi unijami. Naše kori^enčije nUo in tudi n& smejo biti kot konvencije domačih ameriških podpornih organizacij, koder delegacija le potrdi, kar ji je predloženo, ampak ^elegati hočejo tudi besedo, kar daje konventffl značaj življenja in Z9nimanja članstva za jednoto. konvencije, kakršne so Ameriškega narodiWgj^ bratskega koh-gresa, na katerih se le posluša dolgovezna razliftaja predmetov raznih veščakov, kot jih običajno predatavljkjo o katerih se malo ali nič ne razpravlja, ne morejo biti privUftie za one, ki so naprednega mišljenja. Take konvencije bi lshkp nastale tudi v naši organizaciji, ako bi Iste preveč oskubill ns zastopstvu. V principu §e strinjam na nekolikšno omejitev sedknjb delegacije, ker res preobširna iti za članstvo preveliko finahčno breme, toda le v smislu kot omenjeno, to je pod sedanjim načinom volitev. J>i individualni materljalizem, kakršen je pdinSh le v tej deželi, tudi med nami dobiva pristaše, posebno mod mladino, je resnica, ampak ravno tako je tudi resnica, da, če postane naša jednota brezbarvna organizacija, bo obsojena v smrt, kot Jf obsojeno sedsnje privatno podjetništvo. Svet se suče in tudi v deželi ne bo vedno tako kot je danes, kar bo prej ali slej spoznala tudi na|# mladina v jednoti. 'v Fakt je, da je načelno stališče naše organizme v opori osvobodilnemu gibanju v Jugoslaviji napravilo volik moralen vtis med ameriškimi Slovenci, kar bt> brez dvoma končnp v vsestransko korist jednote. »lit«* Eno posebnjh važnih vprašanj pred nami jeij^stero seveda ni novo—kako člane zainteresirati za društvene fejjfo ker vedno več pritožb prejemamo od lokalnih tajnikom gled* tfga problema. Člani, ki se ne zanimajo za sOje svojega društoifetje naravno, da se malo ali nič ne zanimajo za organizacijo, kari Jt;slabo in obžalovanja vredno. Kaj in kako člene zopet tainteve«|r*ti za društvene aktivnosti, temu vprašanju se imemo posvetiti vsi in ga skušal mo rešiti v vsestransko korist lednote. Nejvef kajpada temu lahko pripomorejo zavedni in aktivni članltpotfieiilblnah s tem, da prepričajo enega ali drugega neaktivnega člana; kako potrebno je, da poseča seie V se tako seznsni, kaj se v organizaciji godi. Uspešni nanredek v vsestranskem oziru je V bratuki podporni organizaciji mogoč le tedaj, ako se zanjo zanlnta članstvo, kar naj bi blagtDvolili upoštevati oni člani, ki so poslednje čase postali pasivni'in se ne udeležujejo društvenih, sej/ Enkrat mesečno bi si brez dvoma eden ali drugi pritrgal par určhsa IVi pOsetll društveno sejo, ker koncem kones je v vsšo lastnb koitst. ' Ker se ni. mogoče osebno vsakemu članu posebej zahvaliti za božična ln novoletna voščila, ker bila so preltevilna, se tukaj vsem, od katerih sem jih prejel, prav iskreno lepo za>jyaJim( I, F. A. VZDS)%, gl. tajnik. Mama «4 Dar'0 (Vhat irtw Martin« Barvati*! John CfcaO S*..... Otajcftr JoMpUn* La)«vte ..... Sautta _____________ Cfcartaa AaUkrot Justin« OaMMll n—aU Laan ....... .. MlIMMf Oohll hory>» Jaha BaMla _____________ rrucM Parkat ......... MUn a«ya« ..—.— Juti ta« H«uptia«n .... Katharta« Jurhavtoh Mary Pratreeewwuky mm HlMn< Kalunleh ...... Mah«l Mm LouU« Poličk ... ........... Mary a«yar .. 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III.—Z novim letom nastopijo naše nove dolžnosti do društva ln jednote. Z novim letom pregledamo naše delo minulega leta in v društvenih knjigah najdemo vse, kaj smo ;ttortll dobregs in, slabega se društvo ln organizacijo. Vse, ksr je dobregs, naj nam služI za pouk za bodoče društveno po ilovanje, kar je slabega pa za vržimo ln nadomestimo z bolj' Mm. Z novim letom nastopijo nsše dolžnosti do prsvegs bratitva, Iskrenega in složnege dels zs društvo in orgsnizacljo. Najbolje je, da pričnemo v tem duhu že v prvem mesecu novega lets in tako nadaljujemo skozi vse leto.« Dsn, mesec, ki gs zamu dirno, ostsne prsznlns ln vse kar se zanemari ali zamudi, ostsne zamujeno. Nsšs prva dolžnost je, ds poj demo ns Živo sgitacijo za nove člane, da Izpolnimo našo kvoto v tekočI kampanji, Istočasno pa okrblmo za naprodek društva ln icdnotc, tako da bomo ob zaključku 1. 1046 s ponosom gledali ns lepe rezultate naše aktivnosti. Rezultsti nsle aktivnosti v 1. 104» niso bili tsko slabi aH mogli bi biti boljši, če bi bilo veftje zanimanje od strsni vsega članstva. Naši do sedanji odborniki so bili prsv pridno ns delu in storili kolikor so nsjveč mogli za napredek društva in jednote. V mesecu novembru preteklega lets so priredili zsbsvo v korist nsših člsnov vojakov, ki se ns-hajajo v armadi. Lahko so ponosni z uspehom zabave, kutera Je zelo dobro uspela. Cisti dobiček znaša $700, kar je lepa vsota zs rifle fante. Denar Je naložen na banki, dokler se naši vojaki ne povrnejo domov. V mesecu marcu ali aprilu, ko bodo naši vojaki po večini fte doma, Jim bo društvo priredilo sprejemno zabavo, na kateri bo dobil vssk svoj dar. Na letni seji nešegs društva št. 8 so bili izvoljeni ze leto 1040 sledeči odborniki: Mike Chsni-dlck, predsednik, Prsnk Gorenc. podpredsednik, Josip Vuclch, tajnik, Louis Mender, blsgsjnlk, John Bsjuk, zapisnikar. Nadzorni odaek: Josip Kosic,< pred., John Košir In Zsbkar, nadzornika. Seje obdržsvsmo vsaki drugi petek; prlčetek ob pol osmih zvečer v Calumet Park Field Housu, Na prvi seji v tem meaecu, katers bo v petek, bo podano popolno poročilo odborniki ln društveneml problemi. Po seji pa bomq imeli malo zabsve v počast našemu dosedanjemu predsedniku, ki je bil v društvenemu odboru blizu 25 let. Sejs se bo vršlls v Cslu met Psrku, zsbava pa po seji v PopovlČevl dvorani, 08th ln Ewlng ave. Imeli bomo prlgrl< zek in pijačo brezplačno. Kot tajnik vas lepo prosim da plačste svoj asesment ob pravem času. Ne zanašajte se ns tajnika, češ. saj nss pozna in bo založil u asesment. Vsš tajnik je preprost delsvec in on nime nobenega denarja v zalogi za zalaganje asesments. Najbolje je, da plačate ob pravem času kajti tajnik mora poslstl densr ob prsvem čssu v glsvni ursd Asesment lshko plsčste ns vsskl društveni seji, ksr je nsj prlporočljlvejše. Lshko gs tudi pošljete po pošti s poštno nsksz nlco sli pa bančnem čekom. Če vam bolj ugaja, pa lahko pla čate na stanovanju vsakega 15. in 30. v mesecu. Te dneve bom doma in čakal na članstvo. MoJ nsslov je: 2024 E. 01 st., tretje nsstropje, e* blok severno od poŠte. Ts sistem poblrsnjs ssesmenl ts bo nsjbrže ugsjsl vsem, zato vss prosim, ds se po tem ravns te. V slučaju potrebe ps mo lahko pokličite p« telefonu pred dvsnsjsto uro dopoldne Regent 8433. Ns svidenje na seji U. jsnu arjs ob pol osmih zvečer. Josip Vuclch, tsjnik. Društvene vesti Cleveland, Or-Ponovno pozivam'članstvo društva Mir 142 SNPJ, da se številno udeleži seje 13. Jan, to je drugo nedeljo v mesecu. PriČetek bo ob devetih zjutraj v Slovenskem domu na Holmes ave. Na dnevnem redu bodo letni račune In rešiti moramo druge važne zadeve. Več kot nas bo skupaj, živahneje bo na seji. Ni treba reči, saj bodo brez mene opravlIH Torej, bratje ln sestre, na avidenje na Januarski seji, obenem voščim vsemu članstvu društva Mir srečno in zadovoljno leto 1046* Frank Celin, predsednik. ne zadržuje, da gotovo pridete na sejo in se spoznete s novimi Milwaukee, Wla. -Opozarjam članstvo društvs Vijolica 747 SNPJ, da se bodo vršile naše redne seje vsako tretjer nedeljo v mesecu in ne vsako drugo, kakor je bilo prvotno sklenjeno. Do spremembe Je prišlo vsled tega. ker Je naredil pomoto lastnik dvorane, katero je že poprej oddsl v najem ns ta dan, Torej prva aeja se bo vršila Gillespie., IlL—Članstvu društva 465 SNPJ naznanjam, da je bil na letni seji izvoljen sledeč odbor za 1. L04U: John Rugcl, predsednik, Pavel Yesih, podpredsednik, Peter Menchsk, tajnik, Mike Lobe, blagajnik. Nad-zorni odsek: Psvel Ssrjon, pred., Joe Hoznar In Mary Rugel; društveni zdravnik dr. O'Connell. Seje obdržavamo vsako tretjo soboto v mesecu; pričetek ob šestih zvečer na 402 E. Henry stt Peter Menchsk. ' NA NOVO SO SE NAROČILI , NA PROSVETOi John Kron West Blocion. Alabama Steve Malin . Leodvllle, Colorado LouU Rade ' Plaaoanton. Kansas1 !U,'» John Yak.elich 1 " Cum bar land. Md. s LouU Kirn v, v. '«1 Detroit. Mich. . ., Thomso O. Shuater t Ohaan, Mina. Lou to Tomasic Proctor, Minn. , Joha Yankvvich ' " < Barborton. Ohio " Joseph Adamic Cleveland, O. J^isnko Cleveland, O. Joseph Koololic Maaaillon, Ohio ' Frank Mlinar Rural Ridge, Pa. Joha Intlhar Prise, Utah Frank Arko t « SoUingham, Waoh. Milwaukee, Wlo. V, "PROLETAREC" Booiollotiftno daioroki tednih Olaallo Jugootovaniko ooc. sveso In Proovotna mattes. Ploan v slovanskem m anstoštom If ilk u. Stana 19 sa osta, 11.71 as peL 11 sa šotrt lata. NAROČIT« SI GLAl Naslovi PROLETAREC 1301 South Lawndalo Avaaauo CHICAOO U. ILL. SEZNAM PRIREDB DRUŠTEV IN.V J. PRIREDITVE DRUŠTEV' CHICAŠKE FEDERACIJE S. N. P. J. 1 FEDERACIJA SNPJ SA ČIKAlKO^ OKROŽJE priredi hollšne prlrod-l bo aa Alana mUdinokova odda lita I v nedelj«, dne IS. deoombre 1941,' Proctor bo naonaajon pravotaoao paonaja. Društva aa) poBvešasao aaaaaatH ovo)e priredbe »alnlbn aa naslovi » fRANK ALESK. 1124 S. Pulaabi M Tati Lawadala Mil CHICAOO. ILL. PRIREDITVE FEDERACIJE I DRUŠTEV SNPJ OPOMBAi Društva aa| pri)avt|o tvoja priraditva la|albu radorod)o| aa naoiovi ANTON ZORNIK, Sea tM. Harmlnia Pa_ PRIREDITVE FEDERACIJE i DRUŠTEV SNPJ ZAPAD- t NE PENNSYLVANIJE KRDSPACIJA SNPJ in POSTOJANK K C SANS A Zaoodno Ponna pri« rada vOilk JAVNI SHOD v bor lat in potneA bednemu narodu v Ju* Boaiavllk dna 27. |anuar)a 1141 ^ popoldne v Siavaaakam Domu na 1 17. »trdalu v Piliaburohu. Pa. Vabl)ani »le val. date ude le lite la alavnoali. •■ .. ;U' ♦ I Druliva na) prl)av1|o ovoje priraditva na naalovi JACOS AMBRO* i ZICH, B.D. No. I. MdKooa Rooba. Pa. . dne 20. januarja v Sparrow za L 1045 In vpeljan bo nov od-j.Park Oardenau. 3062 W. Fon-du-bor. Prosim vas, ako vaa delo lac sva. Izvoljeni so bili sledeči odbor-nlkl za I, 1046: Frank Kercner, FEDERACIJA ZA VZHODNI i OHIO IN W. VIROHflJO . Voo druitva apodaJoSa pod fes le- / ^tfscljo m) ssifisiiljo ivols pflf#41 IVO ta|nUni fcr. Loelo PovilaUa. RFD Ne. 1, Bom 12. Botlatra. ObU. - PRIREDITVE FEDERACIJE DRUŠTEV SNPJ ZA CLEVELAND IN OKOUCOi 1 So|o frdaraoi|o SNPJ vooBe šotrSo St Clalo aaa. OPOMBA TAJNIKAi DvaAtPa, M prtra|a|a ovefo ptbaibo ta vusMoOb na) 10 prsvošsoao a o ono alio IsJaM liatu enkrat aioaohao. JOSKP1CN1 TRATNIK. III« S. 71st PROSVETA Twentieth Anniversary of SNPJ Englith Speaking Lodge Movement Slovene Nafl Benefit Society in 43rd Year of Fraternal Service-1904-1940 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, ^ PAGE SIX Truman Appeals to the People TWO WEEKS AGO. in summing up our domestic problems, we seid that Congress is incapable of meeting the present industrial situation; that our representatives in Congress are too reactionary to act in the interest of the people, and that they ere willing servsnts of powerful money groups. We siso said that the present industrial strife concerns eech and everyone of us, thst is, everyone who earns a living by honest labor. Since we are pert of the great army of wage •earners, we must do our part with the rest of the workers to try to solve the problem in a democratic way. Therefore, it is up to »11 of us to let Congress know what measures should be taken to bring about a fair solution. Last week, in his first 1946 radio address to the nation, President Truman said practically the ssme thing When he proclaimed that "the time has come for every citizen of the United Ststes to mske his opinion known to his representatives in Congress." Mr. Truman ssid that "the legislative branch of the government has doneits full shafe toward carrying out Its responsibility In foreign affairs." On the other hand, he added, "When w« turn to our domestic problems we do not find a similar record of achievement and progress In Congress." In short, the President asked the people to prod Congress in behalf of his legislative progrsm to help build the foundations of a better economic and social order. Of course, opponents of his program stand pat for a reversion to the prewar days, which would inevitably leed to another disastrous depression. * THE PRESENT INDUSTRIAL strife has deep roots in the present cspitallstlc system, in which private profit and "free enterprise" sre the only aims. Private profit rests on the exploitation of the many by a handful of powerful money lords. As long as this system remains, labor will continue to live on the crumbs thet fall off the table of the mighty. Capitalism as such is unwilling to compromise and will not compromise as long as It is in power. Its power is felt ln Congress as well as In all governmental institutions. Nsturslly, big business resents any and all Interference and is 100% for the status quo. The fact that labor, which is in huge majority, is only beginning to aasert itself, presents a sore picture. Although organized labor today numbers nearly 15 million, politically it is prscticslly impotent because it is without its own political party. Only the CIO has in recent years ventured into the political field, but not on its own ground; it is throwing its influence to the side that is "promising the most." American labor will come of age only when It will embark on Its own political field and show thst U is able to play a decisive role In local, stste and national government. There is no 6ther way! American labor must follow British labor In politics if it wsnts to attain its economic freedom. Whether labor will show any real inclination to organize a strong "third party" thia year, which Is an election year, remains to be seen. This could be done by forming a new progressive labor party or by rallying around the Socialist Party. Let's hope thst something along these lines will soon emerge as a reality. < 'THIS YEAR." the President said, "we lay the foundation of our economic structure" for the yesrs to come. All citizens who believe that we must go forward to e new age Instesd of back to an old one which would lead towards snother depression, will agree that "something must be done" to svert snd prevent such a disastrous course. The President's legislative progrsm Is not a radical one. All he is asking is higher minimum wages and unemployment bene-flta; a permanent fair employment practice committee to prevent minority groups from being hsmmered back into the lowest wages and longest hours; "full employment" legislation; continued price control, and emergency action on houalng. Labor la supporting him on sll these points, but Is strongly egainat his proposal for universal military training. There Is no question thst Congress needs to be prodded. Thst'« why It Is necesssry that the people write their representatives In Congress and let them know that they ere for the above-mentioned legislation, and at the aame time let them know that they are against the propossl which would saddle the country with a military strait-jacket. Under the present circumstances, in the absence of a labor political party, this is the only course thst the workers csn follow. At the ssme time, orgsnized and unorganized labor should be thinking of organizing its own polltlcsl party; not only thinking about it but actually organize one that will make Itself felt in all governmental institutlona. Labor cannot hope»to get its rights from either of the two old capitalistic parties. Reveliers' Column AMBRIDGE, PA.-»The annual bowling tournament of the ESI/b of western Pennsylvania has come and gone, Which marks 'another great milestone of suoetS* to the federation. The weether Was really bad but It hasn't kept the crowd away, and it really eras a pleasure ^tb meet new friends and old ooea. Mike K umor of VnHmrM and Prank Tomaic of 3trabane should ike congratulated on their fine *ofk to make the tournament a success. Also the lodeea of Library should be congratulated on the fine way they handled the dance I want to take this opportunity to express thanks to the following members: The Reveller Bowlers. Tony Progar and BiH Tomaic of Strabane for their ride from Car-rtek to Library (and what a ride, eh, Gus and Joe?) and to Narv Kokal and Praneea Dermotta of Library for the wonderful time Dates to Remember Revellers meeting on Jan. SO «t 7 JO p. m at the Slovene Hams Entertainment for the members after the meeting. The Heart to Heart" dance on Feb 10 at the Slovene Home In Library. VAL KOSILA, 000. Sec'y. Agnes Prudich and Michael Rukovac. Sick Committee. John Ro)c, Jack Mosina and Michael Rukovac, Auditors. Lodge physicians, Drs. Sunder and Reetak. Meetings at I p. m. each 3rd Sunday of the month at BIS Curry ave. The SNPJ wall calendars have been malted and If anyone has been o vim" looked, pleaee notify us. With the end of 'OB t have completed 10 years as eecrvtary of lodge Ml. and t take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me in any way. and any help In the coming year will be appreciated. At preeent many of our members are III with the grippe or flu. We hupe they will all recover soon. Take note, veterans: the new applications for reinstatement of sick benefit have arrived. They are to be aigned tn preaence of lodge officers, and. therefore, cannot be O|otls4 Alphonat- Bon of the Navy is en-Joying a SO day leave at his home, and T/Bgt Prank Troha was just dieeharged from the navy Out nest meeting will be held on Jan SO PWnae attend GABRIEL ULJON. Sac>. United Slovenes RT MARYS, PA-We, the United Slovenes. 8NPJ Lodge Ml. are ■tailing IS4S with largest member-ahip in our history, which is a very healthy sign In order to celebrate our SOth anniversary. which occurs this year, and also welcome home our fighting Iwrys back from all parts jf the world, we are planning a big cele-hi at ton in May. For this affair we need everyone's cooperation. We are proud that we atill have with ua five charter members, namely, John Kolih. Anna Burdlck. Joseph-ine Bon and Mary Zore We must not forget the work and effort of Math Shuster, Mary Tereelic, Jacob Mosina and others during the early stages We alao feel proud of f our boys who have served our country s6 galanlly, A real honor to them would be a large turnout. The following officers were elected at our last meeting Mary Roltck. Pres., Mary Burdlck Jesberger. Vice Prea; Ludwig Bon. Treoa; Gabriel Ul)on, Secy. Mary Vljon. Assistant Young Americans DETROIT. MICH -Young Amer-lenna. Lodge M4t This ia to notify members of Y. A Lodge 904 that as of the first of the year I will take over the dutiea of financial secretary. I*m hoping that as many of you aa poasihly can will come to our next meeting so that we can all become better acquainted. Asaeaament will be payable as heretofore at the monthly meeting or, the last Friday of the month. 7 O'clock, at the SND. on John R Those w taking to remit by mail, pleaae address all correspondence to Prank C Hoetnik. 1107 forest Lawn. Detroit S. Michigan Telephone TW. 1-0070 PRANK C. MOSTNIK. Secy. ■»gnMESDAY. JANUARY 9, 1M6 Our Time« By Loui* Benigog.. F^ii WHITE« foi-eign oorme- ident of the Chicago Daily News. S written a eerie* of article, from •Jugoslavia. u.. article« appear also in other "rs aid one ofuTem is the Pitts-i ES Press, sccordinf to s clipping i received last week from an anony-l1^ friend, with the *ok in*ciip- '^viuusly in the Dtily New. which captioned it with a .light variation, but the intent "to kill' was the »ame. »hat i* "to kill' Tito and hi. libera-I Son movement before the American PULwfih White sees nothing good in Jugosfcvia. He label. Tito as I a ruthless dicUtor, another Fuehrer, * L u just a. tyrannical as was 1 Hitler In Jugoslavia, says White, / there is no freedom of anything, and I J* course, there i» no freedom of ^d yet this same White is gble to write hi. propaganda piece, to his paper from iame J"«0®1®* via where there is no freedom of the press. If there were a Pulitzer urize given for lie.. White would certainly be the one who would get it. ' , ' WHO IS THIS Leigh White, anyway? What is hi. background? Can we take his dispatches at face value? Leigh White usually roosts in I mi where he plagues the world with his reports that are extremely I prejudiced. Now and then he makes excursions to the neighboring countries. He speaks Italian and on his haunt to Jugoslavia he was sup-| I posedly able to "get along" without an interpreter, which would indi-I cate that he either knows the language of the country or that he | .peaks German and i. able to "get along." , I I remember White's deplorably prejudiced dispatches sent from Trieste last summer. In them he I showed that he was 100% against the Slovene, in particular and against Jugoslavs in general. Such is this "impartial" corros-| pondent that is now sending highly damaging reports to the United States about Jugoslavia. Thus far I he hasn't discovered one .ingle good virtue in the present Jugoslav re-gime. Evidently, the Jugoslav government feels quite strong enough to let such correspondent, as White roam the country and send to the world propaganda reports based on lies. • • TO BE SURE, the situation in Jugoslavia is not rosy; it cannot be an ideal situation now nor for* a long time to come. Jugoslavia went through fire dhd hell. No matter how democratic a government it would have, it ha. to ko through the reconstruction period with its economic life practically destroyed. It has to build from scratch. But the people of Jugoslavia, who were able to defeat he most ruthless invader and at the same time destroy the internal enemy headed by such quislings as Rožman and Rupnik, Pavelich and Nedich, with the blessing of the Vatican—will certainly know how to take care of their country now that it', liberated. From all this, it is quite apparent that Leigh White is spreading »me-one's propaganda against Jugoslavia and her government. Could that propaganda be in the interest of the British and the Vatican? The British are old master, in such nice affairs , aren't they? And the Pope is no novice in playing politics, either. After all, he is only trying to region for himself and hi. boy. what he so miserably but deservedly lost in Jugoslavia ... A number of other American re-I'"Iters have visited Jugoslavia, among them M. W. F odor of the Chicago Sua, but none of them ha. been able to "discover" there what ' "Kh White's "impartial" eye ha. b«' Slibnr. A week ago Jenny gave '"rth U> a husky baby boy and him Theodore Bradach Jr. 'be other day I went over to •' liny and asked her if she would i little Theodore become a mem-' "I SNPJ She readily consented 1 * xpressed concern because ahe is w 't mbc r of Strugglers. I said Til '■d the application to her lodge v* the Strugglers will receive s new mber, Theodore Bradach Jr., and eretary of Lodge 614 will ' the name of hi. young •mma to Jenny Bradach by her Zival mali Teodorfek! Rug*ne Barbie, a captain in the " f "rpa, was discharged from the on Dee. 27 and will be on - rve Officer. Branch. He served 7 "'""ths in the Army. He will be gin«« ring Department FRANK BARB1C SK MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT IN DECEMBER BEST IN 1945 New Record Set as 23 More Contestants Attain Honor Roll; Pioneer Lodge <559) Takes Ltad; John Shaffer Still on Top The year 1945 ended in somewhat of a "blaze of success" for the ESL 20th Anniversary Campaign. A new record was set in its closing month. WhUe we are unable, as yet, to report the exact number of new adult and juvenile members enrolled in December, we do know tfcat it was the most successful month in the current membership drive. It is expected that the total enrollment in both departments of the Society will be in the neighborhood of 375 members—approximately 225 Juveniles and 150 adults, exceeding the respective totals of the two preceding months by comfortable margins. October, which was the opening month of the campaign, yielded a total of 297 members, as compared with 397 for November. It is evident from these figures, which show a steady icrease for three successive fnonths, that the ESL 20th Anniversary Campaign has finally begun to "click" true to form, and we can expect rapid improvement in nearly every quarter of the SNPJ right on up to the closing day. From the standpoint of number of contestwts who qualified for a place on the Honor Roll, the campaign showed remarkable improvement in the final month of 1946. No less than 23 contestanta attained this goal, increasing the total in thisjjroup to 44 altogether. And for the third month in a row, John jJRafier of Lodge 537, Crivitz, Wis., leads all individual contestants with an exoel lent total of 38 new members to his credit. In second place is Ros< Radovich of Lodge 21, Pueblo, Colorado, and in third place is John Jobkar. secretary-elect of Lodge 265, Southview, Pa. * The outaianding gain of the month was made by Pioneer Lodge 559, Chicago, 111., who increased its campaign total by 17 new mem bers and just managed to overtake Lodge 537 for the leadership— 39 to 38. And so, after setting the pace for nearly three whole months, the lodge in the little farming community of Crivitz, Wis., has been forced to relinquish its place kt the top—but, even though it has dropped back a notch in standings, it has one consolation and that is, it is second to the largest and most active lodge in the SNPJ. Among the Pioneer contestants first known to qualify for a place o nthe Campaign Honor Roll is Ann Sanneaann. Manager of Perfect Circle, who, so far, has enrolled 6 new members, a very good beginning and, we hope, many more on the way. As for the remaining 33 members only two credit cards have been received and, for that reason, the Campaign Director is unable to give detailed report as to identity of contestants and number of new members credited to each one. The second besi membership increase in December came from Nokomis, 111., and this was made possible by Louiee Deaeitk, Treasurer of Lodge 209, who secured 10 new members to her credit equally divided between adults and juveniles. This lodge now has a total of 15 new members, surpassing its assigned quota by six. The third highest gain of the month was that of 9 new members marked up for Lodge 138, Strabane, Pa., 7 of them for Frances Petra, Circle Manager, who now has a total of eight, and 2 for John Zigman, Secretary of the Lodge, who has six altogether, both ad vancing to a place on the Honor Roll in the same month. Six more new members is all this lodge needs to attain its campaign quota Ursula Ambroxich, Fifth District Vice-President and also Prest dent of Lodge 130, Eveleth, Minn., epded the old year in splendid style by adding'7 neft'meihbers to her previous total, moving the lodge up to within six of its quota. A gain of six new members was made by each of the following campaigners, and qualified all of them for the Honor RoM: Sylvia Skedel, Lodge 254, Bon Air, Pa.; Francee Oblack. Lodge 295 Bridgeville, Pa.; and Frank Hrvaiin, Lodge 476, Salem, Ohio, al three of whom hold the important office of Lodge Secretary. Contestants, who enrolled 5 new members in December, were Mary Vidmar, Lodge 3, Johnstown, Pa.; Joseph Turck, Lodge 104, Milwaukee, Wis.; John Jobkar, Lodge 265, Southview, Pa.; Mary Macek. Lodge 643, Girard, Ohio, and Helen Ambroslch, Lodge 747, Milwaukee, Wis., each one the financial secretary-of his (her) lodge and now listed on the Honor Roll. Gains of 4 new members in December were made by John Kobe, Lodge 64, West Newton, Pa.; Anton Zornlk, Lodge 87, Herminie, Pa.; Mary Rusa, Lodge 223, Greensburg, Pa.; Francee Gorence, Lodge 262, Farrell, Pa.; Loulae Zupančič. Lodge 299,^ Walsenburg, Colo.; Jennie Petrich, Lodge 322, Chisholm, Minn.; Frank Tohov nlk. Lodge 518, Detroit, Mich.; Mary Rodlna, Lodge 690, Kansas City, Kan.; Theresa Masgon, Lodge 762, Hostetter, Pa.; Mike Bs-fob. Lodge 7, Claridge, Pa.; Mary Dodlc. Lodge 450, EucUd, Ohio and Lodge Nada (102), Chicago, 111----While 8 each were secured by Lucas Dernovsek. Lodge 273, Sheldon, Wis.; John Nemanlrh. Lodge 172, Beadling, Pa.; Joseph Flfolt, Lodge 566, Cleveland, Ohio; Katharine Derglln, Lodge 721, W. Aliquippa, Pa.; Mildred Bcmoeiar, Lodge 464, Midland, Pa.; Lodge 6S, Trinidad, Colo., and Lodge 292, Avella, Pa____From the highest to the lowest, congratulations to one and all! _ In last week's article on "A Review of Our English-Speaking Lodges," the second paragraph, according to the original copy, should hove road as follows: There are at the present time eight-five English-Speaking Lodges ln the SNPJ with a combined membership of approximately 10,600 adults and Juvenllea. la this category we have Included only tbqee lodges which originally were organised aa English-Speaking units, excluding some thirty-live to forty others which, since their organisation, have been con verted from a Slovene-Speaking status by conducting their meetings and official correspondence In English .... It waa also pointed out that the combined quotas of the 35 leading ESU totaled 470 new members and 270 (not 470) for the remaining fifty lodges in this particular grouo. The two added together make 740, which is a little more than one-third of the goaf of 2,000 new membors set for the entire Society. Despite the fact that a few of the returns for the month of December have been omitted fro mthe latest standings of the campaign (found elsewhere in this section), with particular reference to membership applications returned to lodge secretaries for correction or to those for which the main off'ce is awaiting further information, we, nevertheless, hsve gone ahead with a tabulagon of the standings on the basis of the records at hand as of the closing day of 1945. If any important change is effected in these .landings by applications receiving approval later, for which certificates of membership *ill be issued as of January 1, 194«, it will be reported in this column next week As seen from the tecords, only 15 lodges, four of which belong to the English-Speaking Lodge category, have been able b reach their respective quotas In the f»ret three months of the campaign This is a gain of four over the previous month. However many othenrare gradually approaching this gos! and, no doubi, wlU*fr ceed in reaching it well before the conclusion of the campaign _ Let's not f°rgg8 that In a new yoer as In It ... tkat to yen, to nan. to everyone, there la and that day Is TODATI Ufa make Veronim News VERONA, PA.—With s blaat of horna, the throwina of confetti and the singing of Aula Lang Syne, the Veronlan Club uahered in 194« Tear, of joy expressed the feeling of some of^our membera and we all thought eg our loved ones nearby and away, hoping for a much better year with our boys all at home. There were uniform, galore representing the Army, Navy and the Marinas st the dance, all of them expreaaing the'wiah that it wont be too long before they are among our members permanently. * Am just wondering who the sextette ef girl, leading the group in singing the old traditional songs were—dont tell me it was the "coquette."? Nice going girls, we are looking forward our national debt, Yep, it i. around 880 billion, and they fear it will reach the 300 billion mark. 'Th*." they shake their heed in gloom and •ay, "will be the end of free enter- . price, end the end of our nctlon." And they will edd how terrible it a for a party to burden our netion with thi. huge debt. e e e THEY DO •»».#•««» ...... • • »•»Mill •IMIIfUl' ' • LODGES WITH ATTAINED QUOTAS Lcdfc Ne*-PU»ee • 889, CMeafo. IIL ..... 887, Crlvtis, Wle. ... Pa. 81, 7, mi. 89, Pa..... IB. .... Pa. W. Va. n H * 97 M 19 18 14 II 181, Witt HI. ............ 747, Milwaukee, WW. 478, SCIom 818, Swcmce. Pa. ..... JskncHwn. Pa. .. Clef. Ken. EoftichBpcclrtoe MICHAEL VRHOVNIH, Campaign Director. Complete 8 GIRARD, OHIO.—Our Christines party of Dec. 88 wc. c real suocess ln cpltc of Old Men Winter's futile attempt to keep u. ell at home. A Christmas tree, decoretione, mlet la-toe and Santa CJaus kept up the yule spirit The Singing Choru. sang Slovene and American King, headed by their instructor, Fred Kluchlck, who I. home on furlough. After Santa had handed out all the gift, end candy, we all danced to Joe Yumlk'. accordion and aang csrols. Musical Chair." was played in which Molly Pereehlin won ftOc The party finsliy broke up but I'm sure wc nil wsntod to .toy s little longer. Thanks to all for making thi. party a complete success * DOROTHY GRIFFIN, Pres. Junior AU American Circle ftO Yule Perly Sncocee BROOKLYN, N, Y.—The Chrlet-mes program and dance sponsored by the Junior All Americana, Circle 80, Doc. 14, wc. really moat enjoyable. Mildred I'udjtr waa mistress of ceremonies and made her ad-dreee. Jean Kirk and Tony Stare then came before the curtain and made their performahcc after which the etag» curtoinc parted and the decorated Yule tree waa dla-played Jerk Vettor reeitod a poem la regard to taking hints at Chrlet-mas Delore. Mtkoley appeared dressed in a baby 's costume which was very becoming and recited regarding her disappointment at receiving a baby brother for Christmas Jean Kirk recited before she introduced Mildred Pader who sang two carols Then came time fur the enact ment of the ever popular "A visit from St Nicholas " The participant, in thie skit were George Mikoley. Jean Kirk, Tony Store. Psul Wolf and Robert and Ronald Mtusit The community singing which followed was another hit. D* lores MiMey and Mildrtd Fader dietrlb-uted printed song sheet« U> all Om audience and then while Mra. Frances Raqooh played on the piano thi audience aang the aelcetkm of the Sir carols In the rm-aniMi« th« was set for the play "Wildcat v Plays Santa." ln the play "Naprtj" Singers Begin Rehearsals MILWAUKEE, W18.-At the laat meeting of the Slovene Singing Society "Naprej," It wa. decided that we begin the new year right, by agein attending end resuming re* hesrsals, regularly. The opening date wa. Tueuley, Jan. 8. Report, brought In disclosed that moet of our dicchaued servicemen members arc queatloning our inactivity, and expresa their desire to again participate in the rehearaal. of the good old Slovene folk song., Therefore, I urge ell the member, to attend the rehearm!., so that we may .gain elevate "Neprel" to the degree It ws. In the normsl time, before the wsr. I hope to see you premnt st Rein-rn lack's (formerly Soatarlch'.) Hall at each reheenal st 8 p. in. sharp. JOHN MARBN, 884 Were Paul Wolf, Tony Stare, Jean Kirk, Deleres Mikoley, Christine Kepic, Annette Kirk, George Mikoley, and Robert and Ronald Stuart. Thi. added to the reel spirit of Chriatma*. Up to now th* audience wa* duly entertained but while the show waa going on th* children in the audi-enoe were impatiently waiting for the arrival of Santa. Finally he did arrive and aleo had gifta for all the children. Soon the gifts for the younger children were dictributed. then Die big kid* got their*, When all Ihe gifta Were distributed Santo usked all the children to line up on each *ide of the hall facing each other. Then he stopped off the stage and threw a couple of pound* of walnuts down the hall. Th|t certainly wa* ascltlng both for the children who scrambled on the floor to see how many nuts they could hold in their hands, and for th* onwalchers No sooner did all the walnut* disappeared whan the Circle manager usked all the children to form a line for then the ice cream was dtetrlbuted. But onee again the big kids followed the little kids and the Mammas end I'sppas had lee cream too Ten quart* wa* donated by Brother George MlkoUy for which we hereby thank him sincerely. After (he dancing followed and I am sure everyone had * moet enjoy -utile afternoon and evening. I wish to aspre** e sincere thank you for the variou* donation* re- ceived at the hall and the anonym- ous contribution of ten dollar* and Joeeph Petek and Elisabeth Kinkle for their donatkmc. We alao wiah to eapreaa our gratitude for all who helped at the hall to make thie another sueeemful presentation of Circle 80 Through thie presentation the Junior All American« face the proepect of inert as ing their membership end are reedy now to start on % new year The first meeting Is scheduled to take place Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Slove v Hell 883 frvlng Avenue, Brooklyn. Until then I JENNIE PADAR, PROSVETA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 1&44 Socialism In America By Belaud Hondorich The Province of Saskatchewan, Canada, hat what la known as a socialistic government. It was brought about by the election of 47 out of 52 candidates for provincial legislature on a new party ticket called the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. The results, after many months of operation, are here set out. It will be noted that a number of changes have been made with many more in the offing. The world'« political path ia turn ing left. Election« in Britain and France, the copmlexion of governments in Belgium, Holland, Italy, and Jugoslavia, to say nothing of Russia and a big slice of China, make Americans ask themselves: "Hew would our way of life fare under socialism?" With no near prospect of a "leftist" government in the United State« some of the question« can be answered by North America's first «0-cialist admini«tration—In Canada'« province of Saskatchewan. These 900,000 people who have chosen socialism as a way of life arf not "foreigner«". The Mid westerners of Canada and the United States are mope slike than residents of New York and New Mexico, or of Portland, Ore., and Portland, Me. If Saskatchewan were nipped over to lie south of the border, ft would cover parts of the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, and Kansas—and nobody would notice much change in their neighbors. The people on both sides of the border belong to the same racial stock, attend the same churches, grumble st the ssme weather, drive the same make of cars, listen to the same radio programs. and read the sam » books and magazines. Under socialism, however, ten Saskatchewan farmer Is working towards sn eight-hour day and "city life". He no longer has to worry about his homestead because hail or drought destroyed his wheat crop. In Saskatchewan'« schools, budding farmers stuidy soil chemistry instead of the Salic law and dieti-tians-to-be learn about amino acids instead of arithmetical progression. Employers as well as employes arc liable to jail sentences for unfair labor practices. Civil service employes carry union cards.' The government sells shoes and insurance, and every employe gets at least two weeks' vacation a year by law. - ' Civil Service AdopUd Today, after 17 months of social -Ism, the people of Saskatchewan claim to be ha.opy about the whole thing, and proved It in the federal election last June by sending IS CCr members (out of a total of 21) to the Dominior House of Com« noons. The socialistic government ha« jurisdiction over 280,000 square miles of prsirte wheat lands snd cattle ranches, industrial cities and towns, mining rocklands and timber forests ft was established because a majority of the people, in a routine general felection, voted for the candidates of a nonprofessional political party called the Co-opera-live Commonwealth Federation. When the Rev, T C. Douglas, a smalltown Baptist pastor, found himself, overnight, the premier of the province, neither he nor his col-leagues—farmer«, workers, business and professional men—were experienced in governing. Perhaps that I« why they took the unprecedented course of simply putting into infect their party election promises. Some of the things they did not do were as significant as those they did. For example, civil-service job« had always been given out in the past to supporter« of the party in power. So when the QCF was eloct* ed. government employe« started looking for new jobs. Then Premier Douglas dropped a benevolent bombshell1 by declaring: "Nobody is going to be fired because they don't belong to our party But there's one thing I'd like to suggist. This government is in favor of labor organizations. Why don't you civil employes form unions and bring us your demands''" • The civil employe« began organizing st once Soon several unions walktd off with contracts which may well become models for labor egret menta in the province—and prthaps ferthei afield. The conttacts provide for complete collective bargaining, maintenance of memlM'tahip, the checkoff system of dues collection, seniority provisions for war veterana as well as for other employes, wage increases ranging from 912 to over 9100 a month, timc-and-a-holf to double-time pay for overtime, and a 48-hour limit for the hearing of grievances They provide for leaves of absence with full pay for union officials transacting union business, three weeks' holidays with pay, saw a eumu';Mvp lft-day-per-yeer-alck leave pltntB Sim 1 la i eonti acts are being signed with other gnmps of government employes as fa»t as they ate formed With strong union hacking, thee« eaftployrs ate freed forever from job insecurity due to changes of I government "And." es one govern-1 ment official put it. "the private employ« 1 cannot point his finger at the civil service and esk wily we don't pra< jte* whet we preach " In addition to the establishing the first utonired civil eerviee U) Canada. the government set workmen's compensation twneftt* at 79 per rent of Wages and gave notice that It would ultimately be established at 100 per cent; raised to 92500 s year the maximum wage on which compensation may be obtained; named 915 a week as the minimum compensation payable; and ordered benefits to start from the date of Injury. ; The government's official attitude towards labor is this: "We believe labor Is enUtled to adequate legislative protection, and we believe In encouraging the organization of employes Into free, strong, snd democratic trade unions." To these ends, -the socialists have placed on the lawbooks what they claim in "the most comprehensive piece of labor legislation in North America." The act makes collective bargaining mandatory once a union is recognized by the province's Labor Relations Board. It prescribes penalties for unfair labor practices such as encouraging company union ism snd Intimidation of employes. Pnishments are fine, jell terms, snd seizure of plants for cont nued violations. A special ac gives all employes exccpt fsrm workers two weeks' hclirfay a * " with pay. A 40-hour week and er minimum wages grc also on the books, slong with Win abolition of abuses like the split shift" and "kicking back" to employer part of the legal niin-4POSS wage. # While Saskatchewan's labor laws were not passed primarily to at* tract workers to the province, government officials do expect an In* flux of skilled labor as s result, and part of Its program Is to provide employment for this labor by in-dustrisl expansion through "an orderly change to aoclal ownership in the development of natural resources." f In some cases no change of ownership I« involved, since the government establishes an industry which did not exist before. Power to Buy, Lease, Build A case in point Is the woolen mill set up st Moose Jew, the first In the province, "to bring greater returns to the 4000 wool growers In Saskatchewan, to bring better-priced woolen goods to the consumer, and to help stsbilize the Sgskstchewan wool industry." A second government building will b* operated by a co-operative as a wool processing and handling depot. The government has purchased the controlling «tock of the largest electrical company in the province, This enterprise will pay for itself within 12 yesrs. The government promptly reduced rates to save cus tomers 940,000 a year, and promised ultimste public ownership ot a province-wide system of power dls tribution. Other examples of government ownership of industry include: pur chase of a brick plant to make building msterisls available for postwar housing by utilizing two important natural resource«, coal and clay; establishment of the first fyr msrketing agency In the province to ensure a souare deal for tho Saskatchewan trappers; establishment of three fish-filleting plants to develop an important northern Industry; purchaae of shoe manufacturing plant; and support for s horse-meat processing cooperative which will sell its pro ducts to European countries. The socialist government gave It nelf power to enter the business world by a special act It buys, leases, or builds Its factories and mills, but has the right to expropriate property in the public interest ai s Isst reeort eat week.} Golden Eagles CIRARD. OHIO.—No doubt all ot you still remember good old Joe Umeck. Out-of-town—and out-of-state—people claimed him just as did the home town folks. He has been home just a short time but has already gathered around him several people as a beginning for an orchestrs. The Eagles are going to give the general public a chance to hear his orchestrs again. Umeck and his Polks Kings will play for the Eagles dance set for Saturday, Jan. 26. Notify your friends snd neighbors who don't receive the Promts. Don't deprive them of this opportunity to dance to a popular orchestra. Henry Clgolle Is srranging for the tickets now and they should be In the hands of the members shortly. It Is the Esgles' intention to sponsor st least a half-dozen dances thi« year. This Is the year, in most cases, for unrestrained enjoynjent. Make sure you get your share. AT THIS TIMti, I want to present some of our by-laws for 1846. Ninety per cent ot oqr member«—far, far too many—are never seen at any of thele meetings. I will go out of my way s little at this time In order that they have full knowledge of some of their responsibilities. Meeting« will continue at the Slovene Hall the second Sundsy of every month. Salaries of all. officers remain the same with the exception of the secretary's which was increased jus additional five dollars. The Eagles will remsin in the local SNPjfoderation. We will also continue our membership in the Educational Bureau. , As sn aside here I would suggest that the 8N-PJ bathe 'this bureau with a little publicity. We maintain that we are all paving the same road but some of our actions do not add strength to this argument. Few of our English speaking lodges have attached themselves to this bureau and perhaps not too many of our Slovene speaking lodges. Soldier members will not pay any special assessments imposed by the local lodge. The Eagles will continue to support the local branch of the Slovene American National Council. EACH MEMBER WILL PAV A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. PAYABLE ONCE A YEAR. If more of you members would attend our meetings and cooperate in our affairs, we could easily aliminate this assessment. AMONG other items. I have this on my mind today. It will be agreed that contests In the SNPJ are few and far between. It seems to me that proper officials should notify contest winners as soon as the de cislons are known. Winners should not have to hunt around in the of flclal organ in search for their standing. ThU Is a "cold" approach to the matter. If I were a member of the contest ccmmittee, I would see to It that each winner,, especially sinks there were so few, would receive s wkrm. friendly, frsternally spirited letter offering congratula is, notification and such. This would be more In line with our SNPJ gestures. U Is not for us yet to adopt the frigid policies of a commercial Insurance company. OFF THE RECORD—A letter from Henry Leskovec who Is In Uncle Sam's Navy. He visited Milwsu kee and the Oolobs. Quite s "wolf" He strutted around town with three of the Oolob girls. Congratulstlons to Mr. snd Mrs. Ed Preveč on the birth of s baby girl on Dec. 29! The infsnt will be named Janet Marie. Integrity Broadcast Jadgerland News Kansas City for Jugoslav Relief KANSAS CITY. KANS,-On Nov. 10. at the Croatian Slovenian National Home, the Kansas City Women's Committee for Jugoslsv Relief gave a "baby shower " The Jugoslav Red Croas informed us that there are 900,000 orphaned children In Jugoslavia who are desperately In need of food snd clothing If they s re to survive this wirier. The shower was our response to this plea. Our quota Is complete clothing for 490 children. Mis. Milena Oacinovich of Pitta-burgh. Pa, was our gueet speaker. The Croatian Community Players Girls* chorus rendered s few songs and the Balkan Mountaineers played tor dancing The committee Included Barbara, Anns and Catherine Dolinar. Mary Rodman. Ann and Mar/ Kvetrfnik. Catherine Poje, Loutae Btsal, Anna Sayles, Julia Preblieh. Dorothy Che lesnik. Edith. Msry, Sophia and Mary Krlos, Cs role Stimetr, Catherine Rebuae, Mary Soptich. Helen Barlovtch. Alberta Jackeon Elizabeth. Joeephine. Mary Sr. end Mary Jr. Grlonik. Ann Krasich, Mary Kritmanich. Mary Fran kov leh, Caroline Pailar. Fran cw Newton. Bernice Tomasich, Louis Mustsr. captain of Lodge 49's bowling squad, just hit the half century mark. He Is s New Year's baby. A house full helped him cele brate his birthday Then Louis Racick Jr.. a former officer of our Circle, was home for the holidays. He was a welcome sight to his many friends. Our eongrstulstions to the forth coming Tancek-Dreshar merger Santa" brought her an engagement ring for Christmas. Didn't I tell you that Ernie liked the scenery around here? FRANK REZEK. 648. CHICAGO—Integrity lodge 1946 officers are: Agnec MeJasch. pres.; Martin Bergles, vice-prei; Michael R. rieischhacker. secy; Msrtin Ab-ram Sr.. treas.; Jennie Abram, rec. sec'y; Jim Modlc, sgt-at-arms; auditors: Louis Baffetti, chairman; Mary Terrina, Catherine Modlc; publicity coir, and Proeveta, M. R. rieischhacker; sick com.: M. Bergles. J. Modlc. A. Mejesch. M. R. rieischhacker; federation: A. MeJasch, M. Bergle), J. Modlc, C. Modlc, M. R./ Fleiachhacker; athletic league, L. Baffetti and M. R. rieischhacker; lodge physician«, Drs. West-gate and Zaverfnik. Meetings will continue to be held on the 4th Friday of each month; members will be notified by mail snd In the organ s bout the place. In 19& dues collection will be strictly on business basis, therefore, see to It that your dues are paid up to date. You have 80 day« each month to pay your dues; pay them either by checks, money order or at lodge meetings. It's our aim to bring M many as possible to the meetings, because the lodge will limit the time of paying dues in person at the secretary'« hou«e. Let's cooperate od this very important matter. OUr meeting attendance Is lacking. Let's be serious about our affairs in the lodge meetings. Consider this: Would it not be unreasonable if a handful ot members would impose special assessment on 178 adulta in the lodger Yet, never in the history of the lodge were you assessed to keep up the lodge, so will you try to be more active in the future? The good old days and good Umes can be yours again if you'll only support the attendance. We are sorry to see Julius Abram, our past president, decline the of-floe. He Is one of the old-timers who worked hard for'the Integrity lodge, only the cooperation from the membership was not what it should have been. We do hope that he. will not be Id the class with the "vanishing group/1 tlUt ii, the old-timer« who worked herd from the beginning of the lodge And then became inactive. Bro. Abram, do not let the Integrity dowA, and that goes for Martin Abram Jr. also. January is the anniversary month of the Integrity Lodge, You members who recall tb«,,esrty days of the lodge, the fun^jfte pleasure and the work you had, I'm sure will never forget. Many: p/ you are getting gray at the temtfes and your fsmllles sre growing, up. You- have seen dsys in th* integrity which you will cherish; rau made friends and some of you also met your bet-tar half and so oiy^Tke principles that ware laid dow%at the formation of the lodge hay* been adhered to, slwgys. The Integrity is still living, going and (tying things for the SNPJ. No msttgr what obstacles had to be overcome, you see tfee banner of Purposed Gold still flying for the Integrity Lodge. United we stand! flTe ask every member to help put,over 1846 with bang! Louis Baffetti w«s recommended for the SNPJ Athletic Board. He is well qualified for (his post As treasurer of thfe Midwest league and good worker for the Society ever since the secretary brought him into the lodge, we know he would be an asset to the board. Sick List: Msry (Dedich) Hague, Catherine Roycht, * Ro«e Roycht, Frank Berioznlk back on his feet after an operation. Leonard Skar-binok is on the sick list. Psy him a visit. ; j* Vet News: Joseph Jereb is back In civilian life, also Tony Janezic. Rudolph Trybalaki Is In the Hines Hospital, after spending plenty of Ume In the Pacific area for which he received many decorations. Send him greetings or write to him. We would like to hear from some of our ex-GIs. Lt. Harry Heidenrelch was married New Year's Day to a Win lieutenant. Congratulations and best wishes. • - u ' -........ MILWAUKEE. WIS. — Although the meeting hall was not overcrowded, nevertheless the December meeting .was s success from start to finish. The most important item was the election of officers for the coming year. The results were as follow«: President, Tony Verbick; Vice President, John Obluck; Secretary. Frances Debelak; Recording Secretary, Olga Golob; Treks. Frank Obluck. Your auditing committee consists of Frances Currie. Rose Uhle and Tony Obluck. Midwest delegates are Johnny Poklar and Tony Obluck. The nominee to represent the Wisconsin and Minnesota district on the Athletic Board is Marko Shappeck. The business session was taken care of in nothing flat and then we made merry to the music of Fran-kie Bevsek and his accordion. Thank you Emil Hrast for dropping to our meeting and saying hello to your many friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Pugel who were holiday visitors from Detroit were also welcome at the meeting. |n time for the sun were the boys from the Remlc Social Bowling league who came in a body. Rudy Smole who is home on a short furlough from the army was also present. With the new year now upon us. we hope that you Badgers have made some resolutions. One of them should be that "I will attend as many meetings as I possibly vcan thru-out the year. Resolved that I will take an active part in lodge activities and act on any committee for which I was elected." It seams that year after year you see thp same faces doing all the work. I for ong would like to see those |wo words "I decline" abolished for food. That has been a too familiar phraaf ia the past. So if you are asked to contribute a little time for your lodge, do it and do it willingly. Meetings and lodge affairs are for the interest for all, so let's sll pitch and make 1046 a year to remember. By the way, who was the gal that was displaying that engagement ring at the meeting? We shall delve into the matter and get the details for you pronto. . < Bowling Taps Nothing to report as far as the Remit Mixed league is concerned, as the league suspended operations fcr the holidays. In the Remlc social league we have some good totals for the paft .two weeks. On Dec. 26 the boys were really hot. Redeeming themselves In a big way were Frankie Kouchich and Cy Zvonar. Frankie cracked his all time high when he piled a total of 605 Into the pits on games of 196-213-106. Not to be outdone Matty Graf tied Frankie on games of 100-170 and a big 245. Cy Zvonar was in rare form too as he shot a dignified 563 total. Maybe a little ribbing once in a while has the desired results. eh,#boys? On Jan. 4 the scores down to normal again. Matty Graf wu top« with "Iti« 541 series. Tony Obluck had 538, Tony Spruck 536 and Eddie Ambrosh rounded out the 500s with 514. Slim Sed-mak was the doggie for the night with his 469 being the low score on the books. Reminding one and all to gat into the habit of attending our regular monthly meetings and paying your dues on time. SALTY, 584. SNPJ Sports Helen Resin, Rose Scbal, France« Matujec, Helen Persln, Mstejha Oi bolt. Rose Rajlha Mary Washlch and Anna Oldham The campaign for clothing and food la stlR on. The following are some oi the Item« needed: rice, coffee. dried soups, pofcdered milk, canned foodf, dried fruits, etc.; clothing: thread, yarn, cloth«, needle«, soap, buttons, etc.; medical suepUes: gauze, m e d 1 c s 1 tape. Iodine, etc. ThS Jugoslav American Council of Kansas City Is also raising funds to send a mobile hospital unit to Jugoslavia. On Dee., 15, five hand-crocheted articles valued at 9600 which were donated by one of our members were given away Mrs Louise Sisal Is treasurer of the group We were proud of the success of the Jugoslav Partisans, let us show them our appreciation and admiration NOW by doing our part to-warda Jugoslav Relief ' MARYsKVATSRNIK, 406 Our Yule party was well attend ed by our juvenile« and all enjoyed the movies snd gifts. 4f more adults would tsilte Interest in lodge affairf, the Yule party for our juveniles could be one of the greatest affairs every year. We are sure the gifts were okay;" we've done what we oouid. The secretary: was pot present at the party on account of slate military duty that took him away from the party to hg|p the GIs to return home for Christmas I hope that In the future we will be able to muster out some of our members to put on s real party for our children. The Integrity lodS> % in 13th place as of Nov. 30. If total membership were counted we'd be In the 9th place We h«pe to get right behind Little Forts if not ahead of them. Edward Backus Is now In civvies. Emil Heidenrelch Is oe Ihe sick list We wish him s, speedy recovery. Midwest Athletic League News CHICAGO.—The JoUy Aills Lodge 686 of West Allis, Wis., will be the sponsors of the 1946 Midwest SNPJ Athletic League bowling tournament. We will all be looking forward to the hospitality that the Jolly Allis Lodge is known for. So all you Midwest SNPJ Lodges, get busy on your bowling teams! The Midwest Athletic League will have its conference in Waukegan on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 10 a. m. at the Slovene Dom. We would like to see lodges represented from She-boygan, Joliet, Springfield, South Chicago, Indianapolis, La Salle and, of course, Chicago. We do hope that a very large representation will be on hand. The dues in the league are 95 for 1946. Send it to the Secretary at 1642 N. Fairfield Ave., Chicago 47, 111. < MICHAEL R. FLEISCHHACKER, Secretary SNPJ M.W.A. League. Close Race in Pioneer Bowling League CHICAGO.—The SNPJ Pioneer Bowling League has reached the halfway mark with only seven games separating the bottom team from the top. Team standings on January 2 are as follows: Team Won Lost Jože Zavertnik ......I.........26 19 Dr. Nachtman ..................24 21 Dr. Walter ........................23 22 SNPJ Printery ...... ........23 22 Zefran Funeral Home....23 22 LDtrich Insurance ..........21 24 Slovene Center ................21 24 orraine Beverage ........19 26 Louis Zefran, sponsor of the Zef-ran Funeral Home team, leads the league with an individual average of 175, Not far behind are Joe Kos-nik 174, Joe Testen 171, Donald Lot-rich 169 and Vic Komuchar 169. Fred Bennett rbjled the highest game to date, a nice 258. One pin behind is Vic Komučhar with a 257 game. Joe Kosnik is the star of the three game series having bowled 611, following is Al Ormaniec with 590. This is the tenth consecutive season for the men's division of the Pioneer bowling league. During that time almost every Pioneer member who enjoys this sport bowled in our league. A few haven't missed a single season while circumstances kept some away at times. Only through our bowling league was it possible to assemble SO many members together week after wee)i in all these years. They came every Wednesday to enjoy each other's company and to compete in a friendly fashion. This is one way that the Pioneer lodge has endeavored to show its members that they can get more than just insurance for their money from the SNPJ. JOHN ALIC, Secretary Pioneer Bowling League. The secretary has tMnpleted 12 years In office. I wish to thank all members whom I had the pleasure of meeting and working with them. This Is his 13th year. His birthday i« on the 13th. and his name contains 13 letters. Sn let's make It "The lucky 13th In 1*46" for the Integrity MICHAEL R FLEISCHHACKER. Secretary SNPJ Lodp No ill Amnesty Now! In a war which has revealed the depths to which it is possible to sink in human degradation, the U. S. government's treatment of conscientious objectors does not stand out for particular viciousness. But since there is s basis of comparison with the civilized treatment of C. O.'s in Great Britain the harshness with which conscientious ob jectors have been treated here and the fact that their civil rights have been trampled upon hardly squares with the democratic phrases that accompanied the war. More than 5000 conscientious ob jectors hsve been imprisoned, either becsuse of refusal to compromise with their consciences or because Selective Service turned down many requests of persons who wanted to enter civilian public service camps. Subject to sentences considerably higher than thoae meted out to criminals, conscientious objectors have been givon average sentence« of 3 year«, while the average for other federal offenses has been 2.8 years. Men sent to Civilian Public Service Camps hsve ben subject to forced labor, without pay, and with no provision for family, or for Injury on the job. It is a tribute to the slertness of the imprisoned conscientious objectors that they have made public the news concerning the 38,000 army men who have had severe sentences imposed on them because of Inflections of military law. Included among the demands for presidential amnesty, in the campaign now being carried on by the American Civil Liberties Union and the various pacifist groups. Is one for amnesty for these victims of military law. Like the concentration camps set up for Japanese- Americans, the program for conscientious objectors is evidence of the inevitable withdrawal of civil rights under the impact of war and of the increasing power of the state The fight for amnesty deserves the fullest support of thoee who realise that civil rights and democracy are not commonplace under capitalism, but imwt be fought for at every step —The CWI. Cleve Bowling League Presents 'Shutout Nite' CLEVELAND, OHIO.—1Twas two days before Christmas and all through the night, the shutout sign was hung up repeatedly, till It was a sight. With friendly yuletide greetings exchanged by many and that yule spirit in the air, the lads In the Cleveland Bowling League stopped out st the bell and began dealing out goose eggs to their opponents. What friendly gestures, brothers! So for the first time this sesson it wss three or nothing all the way around. Team Results: Utopian Dudes 3, Utopian Dukes 0. Joe Zupanic 603, Carl Krause 559. Lunder-Adamic 8, Comrades 0. Joe Birk 528, Ed Prijatel 485. Concordians 3, Loyal-ltes 0. Tony Dusa 566, Chuck Draa-ler 510. Spartans 3, Utopian Dandles 0. Frank Spehek 611. Adolph Perdan 496. 200 Circle: T. Dusa 221, F. Spehek 216-211, S. Zupan 215, S. Lun-der 213-210, B. Matelich 213-200. A. 8der 212. J. Matthews 209, J. Zu-LEli""1***. w J-ic 204-202, G. Jelinek 204. C. use 204, J. Japel 200. v Sideline Slants: The Utopian Dudes winning nine games m a row, six over the Dukes, and 14 out of the last 15 in their dash to 1st place. The Utopian Dukes nailed for nine consecutive losses, the longest losing streak possessed by any team so far which resulted in a dron from 1st to 5th place in three weeks Bobby Perdan filling in for Bernie Zalar made the 3-7-10 split and yours truly polished off the 5.79 and 4-7-10. Mike Poklar almost made the triplicate grade with m 175-174. Harold Tauzel, Utopian member ?nd tackle on Army's 3rd team home for a one week visit. I had a 1 long chat with Hal at the service- 3 men's dance at the Slovene Home on Holmes ave. Hal passing out the j dope on Army's great bootball ma- i chine which rode roughshod over all their opponents the last two seasons. The clock work regularity 0f that fast charging duo of Blanehard and Davis who whizzed past the line before it could get started; also that Tucker, the quarterback and the finest exponent of ball handling in the T formation and a star passer. Your writer asked how the Army would stack up against the pros. Harold, who has attended four pro contests in New York this year, retaliated with "From the teams I saw, I think we could take them. Can't say anything about the champion Cleveland Rams, tho, maybe.'' Well, that would have to be proved in which a great game would develop with Bob Waterfield of the Rams and Arnold Tucker of the Army conducting two of the best teams in the land in their class from the celebrated T formation. Good luck to you, Hal, an0 we're sure that you'll put in a valiant bid for that first team tackle position next year. JOHN J. SPILAR, Sec'y. Lodge 540 News ELIZABETH, N. J.—Greetings of 1946 to all from Lodge 540. Our general meeting was held on Dec. 9 with a good attendance. Election of officers was held and the following officers were elected: President, Anthony Pezdirc; Vice President, Louis Bettyas Jr.; Fin. Sec'y, Joseph Pasarich Sr.; Rec. Sec'y, Mary Pezdirc; Treasurer, Mary Skarl. Auditing Committee: Joseph Etomina, Joseph Cipotb Jr. and Joseph Skarl Jr., chairman. Congratulations to you all and thanks go to all who held office in previous years, and thanks for the splendid work you've done in the past, also for your patience and cooperation. All those members who attended each and every meeting without fail arc to be tanked for their loyalty and faithfulness. It's members like you who keep a lodge like this alive and functioning properly. Keep it un and may more members follow your example. After this ireeting we held our annual Yule party and it was a great success. Refreshments were enjoyed by all and the music was certainly enjoyed, too. An accordion played by a Slovenian friend. Thanks for your part in our party. As usual every year, the Domina family brought in a lovely trimmed Xmas tree which lent a holiday fair to the hall. The children were delighted by it. At this meeting it certainly was nice to welcome back Frank Skarl who was recently discharged from the army. Service News—John Bratnik in Germany; Theo. Cipoth in Oregon Naval Base; Frank Pasarich in Japan, and Joe and John Pasarich on their way home from Guam afid Okinawa. Welcome home, boys. We arc all looking fplward when all our boys will be discharged. We have plans to hold a party or banquet for our boys and at future meetings details will be worked out. All members will cooperate at this affair, I'm sure. We are indeed sorry to hear Mary Skarl is again 111. We wish her a full recovery soon. How sbout visiting her or send s csrd, 1491 Hia-wsths Ave., Hillside, N/J. The next meeting of Lodge 540 will be held Sundsy, Jan. 13, at I p. m. at usual place, 111 Flr«t St.. ___1 MM Our meetings will •til' take place the «econd Sunday of each month. Let's start the new year right by having a good attendance at this meeUng. Reminding all to pay your dues on time and make that one of your New Year's resolutions. Good health -and good luck to everyone Publicity Committee. MARY PEZDIRC. 540 In Loving Memory - of our dear Dad MARTIN MLEKUSH who passed away January 14. 1945. Sadly by Martin MWkush Jr. of Bsaadvtaw end ZeUa Hall of ef Mvarslds.