13 Wins Column, On Promises.pdf

Media

Part of Guerilla

extracted text: THE GUERRILLA AUGUST 15, 1945 Zjhe GUERRILLA Newspaper “A Fearless Paper for Fearless People” Editor: VICENTE S. UMALI Associates: MELQUIADES M. VIRATA, Jr. MOISES T. GUERRERO ALFREDO S. CRUZ VICENTE R. REJANO Member: UNITED PRESS Editorial and Business Offices: 40 Sta. Mesa Blvd. Editorial The Special Session The Philippine Congress which was elected under the block-voting system in the popular elections of 1941 again meets in a special session. In its first session it_ ___ ... wits natural that organizational matters consumed most the gay multitude and mingle ¿- _ a i s s . 'with the roar of motor vehicle up and down the streets. Except for the inevitable sight sight of rubble still un disposed of an little shocks built on half-broken foundations that alone remain of once grand edi fices, one would hardly believe a blight once passed through this city. Were it not for the presence of such conspicuous military personnel so suggestive of an all out military efforts, one would never know a great war about to reach a climax still goes on not far away, judging from the mood of the place. A passing glance may draw out a hasty conclusion that all is well. But if one were to peer am ong the shadows of lonely pil lars jutting out among the low temporary structures, the soft pleading mumble of many beg gars would reach, his ears. If one were to watch the number of children loitering about un easily in the daytime^ anyone would know that this happens so because of the equally large number of rooms and buildings closed in the dav since these only for business at of its time. The important question of leadership hav ing been settled, its energies may now be directed to constructive ivork. "We ivish its success, nay, we pray for it on behalf of the war-scarred masses who still continue to be over whelmed by the primeval problem of food, clothing and shelter. The principle that governments exist for the welfare of the citizens instead of the citizens existing for the benefit of the governments is one of the funda mental differences betwen facism and democracy. The action of the National Development Company in having subordinated the interests of the citizenry to its own is, in our belief, a departure from the govern mental ideology for which we fought for. It would be presumption on our part to make sug gestions to that august body composed, as it is, of the nation’s leading citizens. But we insist that as the say ing goes, “He who does not look from where he comes, will not reach his destination.” All governments came from the people, established by the express or tacit con sent of the people. And its various instrumentalities stand on th,e higher category—a creation and a servant of the people. “Deutschland Uber Alles” And Other Nazi Martial Airs Banned In U.S. Zone By ROBERT MUSEL United Press War Correspondent WIESBADEN, GERMANY, Aug. 13—(UP) — Dozens of songs that set Nazi feet march ing off to war have been ban ned in the United States zone of occupation. The program to purge Germ an culture of Nazi influences is designed by experts in the hope that, for example, when future generations hear a cer tain melody by Haydn, they would not associate it with the inflamatorv patriotic hymn of their fathers, “Deutschland Uber Alles/’ In Baroque Palace near this notorious Nazi city, a score of American experts have been closely examining German films, radio, and classical and popular music to excise from it with surgical impartiality all spots of Fascist infection. “Horst Wessel Song,” “We Sail Against England,” “My Life Belongs to Germany,” and other such songs indelibly associated with wars of aggressions alrea dy are forbidden and more are being added daily. “But,” one expert said, “we are not book burners. We re moved only the words of ‘Deutschland Uber Alles’—the famous old melody remains. Ours is a delicate job and we take all possible pains to see that we destroy only Nazi cul ture—not German culture.” Headed by Lieut.-Col. John Stanley, these experts are now awaiting word from intelligence agents on wartime activities of many great German artists, such as film star Emil Jannings and conductor Wilhelm Furtwaengler, before moving into the personnel of the German entertainment world. It was learned, however, that the noted pianist Walter Gieseking may be banned because at a recent concert for Ameri can officers, he resolutely re fused to play a piece by Tschaikowsky, who is Russian. “He could have played the music requested with his feet,” said Capt. Robert LaBranche, former screen and radio writer. “His arrogance was such that we refused him permission to play at a subsequent affair.” Arnold Kvam, former teach er of music at the University of Wisconsin and Rolling College of Florida, who is a technical adviser on music, said that the Nazis perverted many classics to propaganda ends, such as having a Nazi flag waving on the stage during the triumph al march in Verdi’s “Aida” and so accenting Wagner’s “Ring” operas that every succeeding performance made Siegfried seem more like Hitler and the dragon more like the Western Allies. “We are not banning WagWagner was not particularly pocouraging it either,” Kvam said. “However, it is not generally known outside Germany that agner was not particularly po pular in the Reich. For instance, the Munich Opera had an elevon-month season. During 10 of these months, Wagner rarely was nerfnvmed. But during the (Covtivnied ov page O :■-------------- —--------This And That WIN’S COLUMN If one should stroll.down the streets of Manila nowadays es pecially during pleasant eve nings, he will certainly feel el ated if he is a pleasure-seeker and has a lot of money to spend. The air buzzes with the hum of a crowd of soldiers and civil ians streaming along the side walks in search of fun. The artistically arranged display of souvenirs and gifts in the well decorated and brightly lighted shops lure the passers-by drop in for a look. Gay music of lat est Western tunes float above closed in are open night. Indeed, so outrageous are the number of nightclubs, dance halls, and similar such establish ments, and so, oh so pitifully few are the educational, social, and cultural facilities of the ci ty. One would think the city has decidely come out openly for pleasure and forgotten everything else in the merry making. However, it has not, really. It is merely enjoying itself for a change while waiting for the Youth to take a full deep breath and start over again. —Ne’lie Sevil’ano WANTED— Housegirl—good food, good pay. Apply FAR EAST AMERICAN NOVELTY STORE, 39 Escolta. SABIDO’S BFAUTY PARLOR Using Old & Genuine Medi cine For Permanent Wave Operated By MRS. SABIDO Lonj* Experienced & U.S. Graduate 243 Zurbaran Cor. Rizal Ave. WANTED: OPERATORS Professional: -----------DOCTOR----- -----B. M. VILLAPANDO Specialist in—Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat diseases. Operation of Tonsil in 2 min. without staying in the Hospital. Office: 755 Benavides near corner of Azcarraga Hours : 9 to 12 a.m. only every dpy. ON PROMISES He was a “smart” law student promenading on the Dewey Boulevard with a lady fair. It was the usual Sunday* afternoon when the sparkling gaiety of exotic Manila was on a stroll. As the shadows deepened and the promenading was abandoned for the seats on the rocks, the young U.P. law student and the demure “colegiala” sat close to each other, trying to capture the sweetest fulfilment of the last few minutes before the “sweet sorrow” of parting by talking about the endless topic of love. The young man soon quoted from Francois Villon: “Oh! If I were king... what treasures will not I lay at thy feet... the world shall be a ruby in your finger ring... The stars and the moon...” The young girl however had that good quality of housewives, sanity, and she replied: “Hearts, promises and laws are made only to be broken.” Breach of promise is actionable under any law. Under our law you recover only actual damages, while under the AngloAmerican law the so-called heart-balm is allowed. When General MacArthur promised to return, he did return. When the Philippine government promised recognition to. guerri llas, it intends to do just that because although the young “colegiala” thinks that promises are made only to be broken still our government believes in the saying that “a promise is a debt that you must not forget.” However, it is excusable if you have by fate’s decree fallen under the spell of the “flower ■ forgetfulness”. Peace May Bring Repercussion In Some U. S. Business Fronts WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. (UP)—Business quarters to day indicated that peace will bring repercussion in several basic commodities since pro ducers of these goods have been relying on wartime condi tions to keep prices up. These commodities include wool, of which there are three billion pounds stored in the Sino Red General Orders Offensive WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. (UP)—Radio Yenan today re ported that General Chu Teh, commander-in-chief of Chinese communist forces, have ordered his troops to launch widespread attacks on Japanese armies and their lines of communica tions in China proper and Manchuria. An earlier Yenan broadcast said that the Korean Indepen dence League has called on Ko reans in the Japanese Army and Korean civilians to surrender immediately to Chinese Com munists. -------- « o »-------Chiang's Order To Sino Reds SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14. — (UP)—Radio Yenan, in a broadcast intercepted here to day, denounced General Chiang Kai-shek’s order instructing Chinese communist forces to take no independent action ag ainst Japanese and puppet troons after the Japanese sur render. The order, Radio Yenan dec lared, is contrary to the Pots dam Declaration. Gen. Chiang, it added, had issued the order because he was preparing for a civil war. The broadcast claims that Chinese communist armies should participate in receiving the Japanese surrender. southern hemisphere and held up on account of shipping shortage. Business circles opined that if the British, who control mos* of this wool, try to dispose this commodity quickly ,a c< lapse in prices would be in evitable. It was also speculated that wheat is likely to become a surplus especially in the Unit ed States where large quanti ties have been in production for industrial alcohol and live stock feed. Reduction in armaments and livestock requirements Would result in lessened demand for wheat . Although there is great de mand for cotton goods, there is strong possibility that cot ton would become surplus com modity on the international market within a short period after cessation of hostilities. The end of hostilities would ease the sugar and fats short ages by the summer of 1946, experts said. They added that Europe should be producing at a nor mal pace by next summer, but it will take several years be fore hog production can be re stored to pre-war levels on the continent. An even longer period will be required for the diary and beef cattle industry to reach norma llevels, experts added. -------- « o»———— Reunion The Fifth M. P. Battalion (Philippine Scouts) held a dance in the outfits camp site Sunday starting .at 2:60 p.m. and ending at 9<00 in the eve ning. Visitors were former residents of the pre-war U. S. Army camps who were afford ed the opportunity to meet old acquaintances again. Ameri can and Filipino soldiers of other regiments as well as ma ny civilians were also invited to the affair.
Rights