Judge — July 1938 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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IN WITNESS Letters in response to THE JUDGE ON THE BENCH editorials on the Jewish question continue to pour in in over- whelming numbers. We reprint excerpts from as many as space permits. In fairness to other readers, we must re- peat that letters intended for use on this page must bear the writer's name and ad- dress. If writers of these letters do not wish their names used they should so indi- cate. It is easy to understand why writers of letters such as this one from Dallas, Texas, prefer to remain anonymous: The more I see of THE JUDGE the more I am convinced that Hitler is right and the more I am convinced Mayor Hague has his stomach full of certain maneuvers which has caused Hitler to assume command of a great movement to maintain the Christian religion on earth, etc., etc. I am afraid that you, like Mr. Hitler, credit the Jews with mythical powers, the differ- ence being that you derive them from an- gelic sources and Mr. Hitler delivers them to be inspired by the devil. The new Germany fights Jews, Catholics, Protestants, liberals, socialists, pacifists, com- munists—everything and everbody, all mi- norities and all majorities who do not con- form or acquiesce. Such a wrong might be righted: this is a duty which no decent in- dividual can shirk. E. SILBERSCHLAG, Boston, Mass. I honestly like THE JuDGE very much. The reading matter is excellent and it is well pre- sented. The color, too, is finely executed. All in all, a publication well worth reading. KeLcry ALLEN, New York City. I suggest that one way to fight Nazism is by means of the boycott on Nazi goods and services, For this purpose in order to enlist as many Catholics and Protestants 1 know of nothing better than to dwell upon the fact —it is a positive fact—that the Nazis have one great aim which is the Destruction of Christianity. A second way to fight Nazism is to bring out in successive issues of THE JUDGE the lies by the Nazis about the Jews and imme- diately after every lie a statement of the truth. M. Levi, Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan. I read with much interest and edification your recent editorial on the Jewish question, and have also noted from the responsive communications the universal acclaim with which it has been received. I am interested in this question because my great-grandfather, Judge xh Lewis, was a student and ad- mirer of the race, and wrote a volume en- titled, “The Restoration of the Jews,” but which was only published after his death in 1851, and for family distribution only. I have a worn volume, and which, as far as I know, is the only one in existence. Judge Lewis offers an argumentative defense of the Jewish people, and bottoms his theories re- spscune their eventual restoration largely on the Prophesies in the Old Testament, and on the historical happenings and evolutions in the world’s governments as foretold in the Scriptures in connection with the promised restoration. 30 Judge Lewis was a profound student and jurist. He was a friend of General Jackson and studied law in his office in Nashville, Tennessee. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Mississippi Territory by President Adams when quite young, and subsequently became the first District Judge in Louisiana under Governor Claiborne. He served for 30 years, went into voluntary retirement and wrote the volume in question Joun W. Lewis, Opelousas, La. I gather from “Humor Awards” idea that you are interested in what we readers think of your stuff. How are we supposed to be familiar with your humorists when their signatures don't appear? I refer to that swell Nazi cartoon with the line “Which way are you voting, bud?” I liked it not because of the political situa- tion alone, but the technique has a new and fresh look about it. A very welcome quality. Who is this cartoonist? How about some more—with signatures? A. KINNEY. Ed Connelly, who drew the cartoon in question, forgot to sign it. Here's a hot one for you which might be entitled “When is art not art!” It all concerns Henry Charleton Beck, poetic contributor to THE Jupce. Recently Mr. Beck artived in a “Piney” New Jersey town in search of material for a new book. Looking for a certain old timer, he found his wife and learned that the man he wanted was “up to town drawin’.” A_ little more investigation revealed that all the menfolk were “drawin’” that day. Quite certain that they weren't all artists, he vigorously cross- examined an old woman and got for an answer: “Shore, all the menfolk are drawin’ today—drawin’ their relief checks.” Perhaps the inquiring Mr. Beck has dug up something more than history. Might this be a new brand of art and a new crop of artists who will belong in all future his- tories? Grorcr Preirrer III, Merchantville, N.J. I do not think that satire or any form of protest at this juncture from the Jews themselves will do anything but add fuel to the fire. However, I shall watch with in- terest to see if you succeed. Jessica B. Petxorto, Berkeley, Calif. The editorial was evidently written in a spirit of sympathy for Jews in their present plight. It recognizes the urgent need for all Jewish groups and individuals to discard petty differences, submerge personal opinions, WHEREOF and to join in a coordinated, united offen- sive in their own behalf. I heartily endorse the idea that much may be accomplished if those mentioned in the article devoted their talents and means to combat anti-Semitism, under true leadership. To be really effective, however, all Ameri- cans, no matter what their racial origin, must join in the fight—with vigorously expressed thoughts and specch—not armaments—that the truth shall prevail, not only for Jews, but all groups oppressed because of race or creed. Thank you for the stirring message from such a personally disinterested source. You are to be commended for giving your sup- port and encouragement in behalf of fair play and the furtherance of truly American ideas. Satty R. Wor, New York City I noticed with a great deal of your donation of space to the World Peace- ways propaganda. An intelligent aroused public opinion, I believe, can eventually solve this problem of prevention of war. Wattace T. Partcn, M.D, Oakland, Calif. leasure I have a material portion of two years’ subscription to THE JuDGE coming to me and I have received no June copy. If it is Mr. Farley's fault—well, it isn’t his only mistake, and if it’s because I wrote and gave you the dickens for cheapening your crossword attractions, I just ask you what I am to do about it. I've bought one more Judge, but would really like to hear from you, especially with a vow to give me again what I've had for many years. Wa. B. PENICK, Anchorage, Ky. Bravo, JupGe!—you're the cleanest as well as the funniest magazine I could find on the newsstands, Those gags in your last issue are what you can call a wow! Here's hoping that you will keep your magazine at its present level. Josep STOCKTON, New York City. Thank you, We'll do even better. Just watch. Why in —— don't you stick to crossword puzzles? Jas. L. Morratt, St. Paul, Minn. We will. I don’t like the new puzzle “Lost at Sea,” but do like the other puzzle. Emma R. CLAYTON, Morton, Pa. You win. Month after month I‘ have been buying a copy of your magazine, which becomes more attractive with each issue, so I thought I might as well subscribe for THE Jupce. You should be congratulated for being able to publish a periodical which may be read by the whole family, yet be up to the minute during these streamline times. W.N. Viota, Pontiac, Mich. comicbooks.com