Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

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N i 'V The Blue fr White 22 endeavoring to secure their liberty. Equality had always been understood, but now it was being questioned. These people were deter- mined to have that which they had cried for in their native land-equality. Thus far they had succeeded. However, our next important war, the Civil War, was fought over that subject on which America was founded. By subjugating the negro the South gave birth to an absolute con- tradiction to the intents of their forefathers. Was that right? In our more recent World War the same subject arises. First, however, let me ask again, What is an American? Perhaps if many had made a study of their genealogy to find out from what country their forefathers came to America, they would not have entered the World War. In this struggle between na- tions, men of German, Austrian, and Russian lineage were arrayed against men in whose veins German, Austrian. and Russian blood flowed. Did God intend men to fight their kinsmen? Again arises this same subject. Have we as Americans a right to consider our- selves superior to the people of those nations who helped place us where we are today? As the years have stepped down the ladder of time, so have the good intentions of our Puritan fathers slipped through the minds of the generations. True, we have justice, and we could ask for no more freedom, but are we maintaining that theory of equality? A for- eigner anarchist Who, as a punishment, was told to read the lives of famous American men, once stated that he was surprised to realize the sound foundation of this country, built up by great men whose ancestors came from in- Huential countries across the water. Too, he was surprised at the small amount of this which was taught to foreigners as well as na- tive-born Americans, and the way in which the latter shunned the former. who are in truth merely kinsmen of our founders. Considering the fact that there are about four hundred fifty different languages spoken in America, has any citizen of the United States a right to scoff at another inhabitant be- cause of a peculiar foreign accent? In fact, our accepted American language has been stated by the English to be merely a descendant of, not a parallel with their spoken language. For a foreigner to become a true American citizen it takes live years of living in this country, plus much studying and anxiety. Even after aliens can claim naturalization pa- pers, they may be scoffed at by those often times whose ancestors did the same thing that they might be free. For instance, why scorn the jew? Did not his nation give to the world a stable and well-founded religion? And what, pray, has America to offer to counterbalance this great donation? In many cities the jews, as money lenders, have controlled and made stronger the financial situations-conditions without which no person, state, or country has hope of success. Therefore. why ostracize a person just because his name ends in -burg or -vitch ? - All over this country today are organizations urging the naturalization of foreigners, which means nothing more or less than the desire for equality. Therefore, let us who boast of American ancestors as far back as the Revolu- tion and even to the landing of the Pilgrims aid these diligent workers to insure the re- maining third of our founders' plea-namely, equality. In endeavoring to accomplish this, let us keep constantly before our eyes as a shining light The American's Creed : I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States, a perfect Union, one and in- separable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore, believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution,

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L .. The Blue fs- VVhite 24 to obey its lawsg to respect its flagg and to de- fend it against all enemies. BIBLIOGRAPHY Readers Digest fDecemberj-VVhat's Right With America? Draper's Self Culture-Ideal of American History. World Almanac, 1928. Encyclopedia. H. F. S., '30. ALL IN THE LINE OF DUTY Police Captain, jim Doughty, sat with his muscular, six foot form bent over his desk in a brown study. His determined. handsome face showed signs of care, and care it was that troubled jim's thoughts. There were two rea- sons for this disturbance in the happy-go-lucky oFhcer's life. The first was a girl. .lim was not in love with this winsome maid, but under the spell of her charms he had prom- ised to help her find her boy-friend. Bill Jonson, who had fallen in league with some boot- leggers and was at present working on a rum- running vessel. The second reason for jim's state of mind was the rum situation in general. New York was no small city to try to keep dry. He had been commanding the liquor squad for three months, and so far had been practically a fail- ure. due to the fact that he had not been al- lowed to go on the speedboats. His chief was getting out of patience, and Jim's position was in jeopardy. One veiled warning had been sent to him already, but he was doing his best under the circumstances. wk x wk as :lf 11: as Chief wants to see you right away, Cap, called a boy from the door. jim heaved a sigh and straightened up. I'll be right in, he mechanically replied. The summons rather surprised him-he had not expected the lay-off so soon. Now he knew that he must be a failure. Getting to his feet and straightening his uniform a little, he strode over to the door leading to the inner office amid the pitying glances of his comrades. In another moment he was in the presence of the Police Commissioner. This austere officer looked up from his piles of ofhcial papers and addressed his subordinate. Captain Doughty, I presume you know just what your position in the force is at the present time and the incapability you are showing. Yes, sir, but I think you are judging me wrongly. I have been hampered by my orders to remain on land, and I have not been able to catch the fellows at work, truthfully stated the Captain. That may be true, and, in light of this state- ment, I think I will give you full sway to do as you please. However, Captain, either you must round up these violators in a month, or you must return to the regular ranks. Witli this the Commissioner again looked to his work, signifying that the interview was over. jim left with a lighter heart than he had pos- sessed for many a day. Now he could get the rum-runners while the goods were still on board and prevent them from ever landing it. He went immediately to his desk and busied himself with plans for action, for he had no time to lose. Calling his lieutenants to him, he gave them explicit instructions to notify him at once if anything out of the ordinary was re- ported by his lookouts. He gave strict orders for the speed boats to be ready at any instant for a chase over the waters of the bay. Finally he settled back, and surveying the eager men, he said, Well, boys, it's only a question of time now. Those slick guys will show up pretty soon, and when they do, welll go after them. I'll be right with you on the boat, and there'll be no more muddled orders. XVe stand so be a good chance of bagging them now, ready to start at a minute's notice. I'm going up for a little shut-eye. As jim had said, it was only a matter of t'me, but more time than he had reckoned on. Evidently the rum fleet had gone south to the VVest Indies for the illicit goods. He spent every shred of his time at headquarters. wait- ing for the next move of his quarry. Lack of