St Casimir High School - Casmirron Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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W ? jg C A 5 M 1 it O N n PEACE AND AMERICA Today, when all the Great Powers of Europe are engaged in a struggle for supremacy--a strug- gle as bitter in its intensity as that of twenty- five years ago, we Americans gaze on incredulous- ly at what is taking place. Ourl thoughts as turbulent as the sea, dwell on those unhappy years of the first World War when despairing mo- thers grieved for their sons killed in warg when others watched in agony their loved ones dieg and when people were subjected to starvation and ter- rible diseases. We stand, silent, as if in a nightmare and we become horror stricken as we read unbelievingly about the beginning of another war. Can it really be possible? Will we again be drawn unwillingly into war as previously? Will our own, the American women and children be killed and mutilated by bombs as in Europe? And, are we going to stand by doing nothing, watching our America being embroiled in this bitter aerial warfare of today whose victims are the defense- less women and childreng have our cities des- tructed and churches desecrated as those of Po- land, and unnumbered graves dug over again? Yes, it is true that many Americans believe that we may be drawn into war, but the very bleakness of this prospect is strongly uniting the Americans together in a firm determination-- a determination for Npeace.' We desire to live in peace here in this great land where Providence had placed us--to utilize our resources, enjoy our prosperity and freedom, and make use of the opportunities offered to us. Ours is a peace loving nation and that is why we regard the thought of engaging in this murderous struggle with strong repugnance. With sickening hearts we acknowledge the un- palatable truth that thei European nations have forgotten the words of Jesus: 'Love thy neighbor as thyself.n If they have forgotten or are deli- berately disregarding them, let us show them that here, in America, Christ's teaching is still held sacred in the hearts of its people, let us show them that America is striving to make human life A5 -

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cfxsnmon wi. he ' 4 ' l .Q VF ts fish vvfis inc? ' 9 5 Q After supper I rise casually from my seat at the table and start for the living room. Once out of the sight of the family, I rush for my sweater and jacketg slip them on and dart for the door. I fumble with the lock for a moment, but alas, I am seized from behind, stripped of my Jacket and sweater and rushed to the sink by both sister and brother. During the onslaught, I decide to 'bluffn it out, so when I get to the kitchen I inquire, JWhat's up?N Greeted by cold stares I am informed, WIt's your turn to wash the dishes.' WIt is not,H I declare feebly, but I Know that my cause is lost. I then decide to play on their sympathy, HI have a lot of home work and--H, I be- gin, but I am immediately shut up. My sleeves are rolled up for me and a piece of soap and a dishrag are shoved into my hands. Seeing red, I begin to plan revenge. Mentally I view my sister and brother in a room--stacked, crammed, filled, crowded and stuffed--with dirty dishes. I stand over them, su- pervising, directing. But there are the dishes I have to wash, so I start First I fill the pan with water and dishes and after washing them, dry. During the process there is a knock at the door. Enter--my sister's girl friends. I make a vain attempt to hide. They have already seen me and come into the Kitchen to tease. I begin to Hboil,N but hold my temper. Finally I can tolerate no more, I snatch my jacket and leave the house at a terrific speed. Two blocks away I halt. Everybody is staring at me and I feel embarrased. I look at my trousers and they are covered'with a long apron,and in one hand is a dishrag and in the other a piece of soap which I had forgotten to discard. Look- ing at myself again to make sure, I staggered to the nearest corner and collapsed. fA15x I I ciiffora MQ Ginnie, '41 .,.-U, D -- Lgf' '72 LX v f .35 AJ ...1O,ef,5S 1' 'lf Q'

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cz A 5 M me N ' Qs 'A 9 PEACE AND AMERICA fC0nt'dD safer, human suffering less cruel, and human fra- ternity more real and sincere. Finally--let us show them that we still remember these immortal words of Jesus: WBlessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.' The nations of Europe have not endeavored to cooperate with us in bringing about universal peace. Since they have not heeded our pleas, we should strive then to preserve peace at least in our own land. There is a highway that will lead us safely to Wpeacen and by following the message of His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, rising out of the maze of world madness and bedlam of confused voices, we will surely reach it. NSEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS JUSTICE AND ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED UNTO YOU.' --Helen Organiscak, '40 Fon PEACE N Brutal Death another war employs 1QbA'f9, For its grim purposes. But we 'M 1 Yearn and wish and pray ffl img? W N i For Peace. - And Peace must come again p From Him, the Prince of Peace, I Because we yearn and wish and pray For Peace. li --Helen 0rganiEtik, 'MO Q craig?