Flemington High School - Memories Yearbook (Flemington, WV)

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 Nations Organization could quickly, peacefully, and orderly handle any disputes that might threaten international peace and security, and prevont much of the needless friction, bickering, and unrest between the different countries of the world. A branch of the U. N. 0. (the Security Council) would have the recognized authority to settle any disagreements by arbitration, and in that way eliminate the use of force , v hich would be a vital step toward preventing future wars. It wouldn’t, on the other hand, pay to bo totally unprepared. Though force would be used as the last resort, it would be necessary to stress instant use of combat to help restrain aggressors. Military bases should be established for this purpose. Under the lurisdiction of such an organiza- tion, with all its members taking an active part in radiating its worth-while purpose, some solution will surely be worked out th t will convert a militaristic people into a people with a better understanding of the democratic form of government. With such nr ”ndcrstanding they soon will have realized that lawlessness cannot exist where liberty-loving people hold to their oaucc, and fight for it, and die for it. They will respect those who for the support of tbeir Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, mutually pledge to each other their lives, their fort- unes, and their sacred honor. If all the nations, as did the states, will but pledge themselves and enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defense and their welfare; and if WE , as Americans, do our part today toward upholding its charter whoso purpose it is to create a better tomorrow, under the guidance of Goa, WE CANNOT FAIL. --------- Mildred June Popovich