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Page 12 THE VIETNIKS - Continued from P.II Are they pacifists in any real meaning of the word or are they valuable dissenters in the sense that demo- cracy not only allows but requires? They are certainly not the United States majority. Many Americans have nagging qualms about the United States involvement in a killing war, but those who openly attack their country's position with demonstrations and draft card burnings create a worldwide distortion of the United States mood. We have been told that the war is stopping Com- munism and preserving freedom in South Vietnam. However, a University of California professor points out that there is no freedom there now, there is ty- ranny. It may be stopping Communism temporarily, but it is not the job or in the power of the United States to act as worldwide policeman, repressing the popular movements of a country leading toward a form of government they don't like. As commander of all United States forces in South Vietnam, General Wm.Westmoreland was chosen man of thé year. The United States picked the man » who directed the historic buildup, drew up the battle plans and infused 190,000 men under him with his own idealistic views of the United State's aims and responsibilities. He was the sinewy personification of the American fighting man in 1965. Quote "I gave them their heads and told them their mission to pursue and destroy the enemy." "We did not chose to be guardians at the gate," declared Johnson, "but there was no one else." Just how important are the Vietniks? How much influence do they have? Well public opinion sur- veys show that some 80% of all Americans approve of the United States policy toward Nietnam. A- mong the 20% who do not approve, the protestor, indeed militant, is in the minority. The Vietniks will not be able to talk the United States out of Vietnam. They made their best try last spring. Recent Vie tnik demonstrations seem to have created a counter-reaction, with patriotic parades, blood donations and "send-a-gift-to-the-boys" rallies were either being held or planned. Most Vietniks are quite sincere in their revulsion against war. The fact is that by encouraging the Communist's hope and expectation they are probably doing what they would least like--prolonging the war and adding to the casualty list on both sides. To quote the man of the 20th Century-- -Sir Win- ston Churchill - "Nothing is worse than war, . Dishonour is worse than war - Slavery is worse than war." What do you think? The Women's Auxiliary of St.John's Anglican Church held their February meeting in the home of Mrs .Cyril Sparkes. Mrs.D.Harrison was welcomed as a new member by the president, Mrs.A.E.Rigels- ford. Plans were made for the Shrove Tuesday tea on February 22 when a bazaar counter will also be offered. The March meeting will be held in Gladys Madigan's home. NEWS February |7, 1966 The clever replica of a rocket shown above was created by town teen -aged boys and took part in the colorful float parade. Photo by C.Lyall ROSSPORT NEWS - By Mrs.C..W.Todesco Douglas Hunt visited his family during the week, in Port Arthur. Mrs .Mary Musqush left Saturday to visit relatives in Nipigon and LongLac. Mrs .Chas .Todesco left Wednesday for Webbwood owing to the death of her father, the late William George Douglas. Her brother and wife, Mr.and Mrs .Jos .R.Douglas of Beardmore accompanied her . Telephone and hydro service was cut off the southern part of the village for a few hours last Tuesday because of the storm. Mrs .Herb Legault left Sunday for Fort William as her mother, Mrs .Bussie is very ill. Russell Gerow of Fort William was home over the weekend. COUPLES' CLUB (Continued from back page) were Nettie Thrower and Barry Harper. A pot- pourri entry added fun to the occasion with two rinks entered. The Untouchables, skipped by Jack Gordon and the Fearsome Foursome skipped by Joy Riley--the latter rink winning. The March of Dimes will be carried on during the evening on Wednesday, Feb.I6 in Schreiber . BING OE FEBRUARY I8 - 8.00 P.M. - TOWN HALL HIDDEN NUMBER WORTH $30 ponsored by Schreiber Artificial Ice Committee