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¥ % Page Four THE ClINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. Thursday^ March 11, 1943 aitjp (Hltntnn (H^rnttulf Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $1.50; Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 50 cents Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views, or opinions of its correspondents. CLINTON. S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1943 — (bands because, she said, men were unable to understand the point sys- The war has brought surprising torn and never could make it work. Reading Habits Change changes in the book-reading habits of most people—with Bibles, cook- Our observation is that she was right. This means the point system is a books and textbooks showing the job that must be mastered by the greatest increase in popularity. i housewives, those who buy and plan Records of book sales compiled by Marshall Field & company, which can be taken as a fairly accurate yardstick of our nation's reading hab meals for their families. It is not a case now of luxuries or semi-luxu ries, but applies to every-day staples. This the buyers must watch, else they its, also show a great increase in in-f will exhaust their points long before terest in children’s books as well as the month period is over and will be in books about the foreign countries confronted with serious food difficul- in which the war is being fought. J ty for lack of food coupons, now There are many obvious explana-»more precious than money, tions for these changes. In the first, If general confusion is to be avert- place, people are reading more than 1 e d throughout the country, house- they used to because of gasoline ra- tioning and ny>re evenings at home. The war naturally stimulates an in creased interest in religion and the Bible as has been true during all war periods. Rationing and shortages make cook-books more necessary than ever before, their popularity be- wives must make the system work. It is their burden. "Meet the People.. (Bach Charles E. Wilson t ta this space will bo proaontod a picture portrait o< sonaoops whose nano to news.) o Charles E. Wilson left the high salaried presidency of General Electric to help straighten out, at tha invitation of the War department, the difficulties that were slowing up aircraft production. And, after surviving recent WPB scuffles, he has emerged vic torious to become vice chairman of WPB, in charge of all production. e His particular talents nicely supplement those of WPB Chairman Donald M.. Nelson, whose training makes him particularly cap able of allocating the goods Wilson is equally capable of getting produced with what most/ people hope will be a maximum of efficiency,] a minimum of red tape. e The son of a widowed mother, Wilson to work at thirteen In the electrical equipment business (for $3 a week), went to night school, and before he reached the presidency of eral Electric in 1940 had mastered the details of production. THE NATIONAL SCENE exactly how to wrap a leg around a hoe handle. Not one out of 50 will ever learn how to set a sweep, or put on a goober point, or adjust a brood-. . , , c . er, or make a hog trough, or sleep! AS Washington J66S It on a straw tick, or make a fire in the | ■ stove, or dig worms tor going a-flsh-j s lal , The Chronlcle ing, or get up at 4 a.m., or attach a clevis to a plowstock, or eat by kero sene lamps that have no chimneys. By reason of our getting help from Post-War Planning The U. S. Treasury department is pow considering a plan for the sale of post-war purchase certificates ing offset by the wane’ of the ever- which would give those holding them popular can-opener. Textbooks are . a priority on the first automobiles, being eagerly sought after by men refrigerators and other high-priced who hope to get a commission in the items for which there will be a tre- armed forces or to learn a war job. mendous demand after the war. All of which shows that what is We had better be concerned now transpiring across the waters is af- over winning the war in the shortest h ols ^ ^nore savs fecting our reading habits at home. time possible instead of planning m s - noisum moore says. after-war programs or sending up trial political balloons on fourth term sentiment. require- jj ut getting back to the plam we in war industry areas where, are .told that its purpose would be to Washington, March 9.—“The thing that amazes me most about Washing ton,” said a prominent member of the the cities, we will produce nearly. government, “is that hr spite of all one-tenth of one per cent more stuff lights, the confusion, the waste, (this year) than we could have pro- ! ^he fast-changing regulations and the duced without it. (many changes in personnel, we still L* I seem to be getting things done.” News From Flat Rock | That statement expresses a general, Davm ents It is aereed that a Vi,q Kir.™, mit • attltu de in Washington. Practically j sucn 18 agreed that a dr. hubbert green had a blow ou ] evervone here is extremely conscious pay ' as ' you ' go plan 18 absolutely nec- monday night betwixt his house and . H H y t lessary if the treasury hopes to collect a patient that had the new-tnemy. ^ I in full .axes from \he t^ple .during did not get to see her for 4 days and:. . u .. y _ P ,. £ 1943—and concress is aereed on en- bv that time she was setting un the 1 in the belief that we can accomplish oy inai ume sne was selling up. me, moret in spite of muddlingf than oth ^ the legislative body back in the driv er’s seat of government and will no longer simply be “yes men” for the President. The most obvious example of this so far is congressional action to get rid of the $25,000 limitation on income which went beyond his constitutional powers in issuing this order in the first place and they feel that, even if a curb on large incomes is to be continued, it should be as a result of congressional action. It is expected that the greatest test of power, as between the President and congress, will come when legis lation is considered to •curb labor unions, to prevent strikes and slow downs and to freeze labor’s wages. This is admittedly a touchy subject which may be avoided temporarily, but it is apparent that the present congress is in no mood to make any further concessions to labor and, as soon as any new difficulties flare up, a flood of labor regulation measures are apt to be introduced. Although strikes, slowdowns and absenteeism among war production workers hold the limelight here, the problems of help for farmers and taxation are continuing to receive great attention. One of the, major problems on the farm front which must be settled quickly is whether to give farmers increased “incentive” payments for producing more crops or whether to permit price rises which would assure greater income to farmers. In addition, the plans for providing farm labor are still consid ered inadequate and it is agreed that if farmers are to be expected to plan for greater production a workable plan for supplying help must be of fered at once. Congress’-worries over tax legisla tion have been increased by reports of people being unable to meet their March payments and a large number having borrowed the money to make FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 17th day of March, 1943, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Administrator of the estate of Wi liam James Benjamin in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o’clock am., and on the same day will apply for a final dis charge from my trust as Adminis trator. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and' required to make pay ment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. ALICE £. JONES, Administrator. Feb. 16, 1943.—18-4c. l>,C I ANTIS^TIC^^** t LIQUID' CLEAN' FAST' PAPER HANGERS , NEEDED Please return them with your garments. BUCHANAN’S Phone 28 so Bowing To Lewis The new 48-hour week ment there is a manpower shortage may start us ad p ay i n g installments now have some merit, though we doubt on ^ thi n g s we w in wan t later— it. It appears to us to be largely in- and insure post-war prosperity by spired by the government s desire to building up enormous orders for appease labor. manufacturers before they consider Congress has a whole bagful of having a breathing spell between measures ready (but never uses) to r e C o r d wartime production and rec- clamp down on labor if any major ord peace-time production, strikes or unreasonable demands for | t 0 k ee p the millions of men now lurther increases again threaten toj em pj 0 y ed i n wartime industry work- delay production. John L. Lewis and j n g a ft e r the war, and to make room other rabid labor leaders have indi our poleesman did not get his job with the f.b.i. he has withdrawed his request for a position, he says poli tics are behind his trubble and are standing in his way. he has decided er nations can accomplish no matter how efficiently their War program is managed. The most dangerous fight, of the many pitched battles going on in Washington, is that between the army-navy leaders against the War Production board. As it stands now the WPB has the upper hand in that to give up the finger-printing biz- rock do not have enough it ~ has been given po^r by the Pr^si dent to direct the scheduling of mu- crime for same. 1943—and congress is agreed on en acting some pay-as-you-go plan. But those who favor collecting taxes on 1942 incomes in addition to pay-as- you-go collection on 1943 wages are becoming increasingly aware of the collection difficulties, which this would cause. For this reason, the Ruml plan, which calls for the for giveness of all 1942 taxes, is being given greater consideration and it now seems increasingly likely that by June we will be on a straight pay KEROSENE... * r 12 c per Gallon YARBOROUGH OIL COMPANY WEST mad: street miss jerinie veeve smith has made nitions output-a (uncUon which thel?^' 80 baS ‘ S 'T* 77? h , aU 0 ' war and navy departments are con- another effort to jine the waves, she, vinced should be iven to ^ has lost enough flesh since her last fight has reached the point, said one 1942 taxes erased from the books. Prohibition For Duration Proposed By Bryson Washington, March 6.—The house application, so she says-to qualify as milit offidal where Chairman to weight and bust measurements. Nelson of wpB wiU either be forced „ Ji , , she kno 'T s sbe 18 o- k - as to . mte111 - to quit or the under-secretaries of for the millions of soldiers who must Sence, education, book-learning, and war and naV y resign , fated that they aren't satisfied with be given wori^as soon as they return the rhumba, she is-allso a crack-shot j Mr Nelson however has indicated i udicia ry committee today had a bill, the pay limitations being dictated by to civ iii an iif e , it is imperative that Wlth a pistol. | that he has ' no inte ntion of quitting introduced by Representative Bryson the government. It looked as though our f a ctories keep booming without* * inr nf oivint* in tKo ar-mv and na.rwiof the Fourth South Carolina district there was a fight brewing—and there interruption. INSURANCE Fire - Tornado - Automo bile - Surety Bonds - All Forms of Property Insurance. SOUND PROTECTION AT LOWEST COST. ! REAL ESTATE B. H. BOYD Clinton, S. C. still may be but labor is going to How is this to be done? Not by 7 , or of g iving in to the army and navy oi me rounn ooum Carolina aisinci mr. slim chance has rote back from _ and he has str engthened the power yesterday, which would outlaw the afferca to his ma that him and mr. W p B by gj v i n g Charles Wilson his 1 manufacture, sale and transportation fell less like fighting now that it is government restrictions, regimenting,! e ‘ senb ° wer , and de g au Uie have execu ti ve v i ce chairman practically liquor in the United States and guaranteed a 48-hour week with dictating and interference. Not by | e ' erything in hand at pressent and the same ers as he wields him _ possessions “until the conclusion of eight ol those hours st the high over- extrsvcigcince, wBstefulness, exorbi— trie drive hns started, he not ggjf time rate of pay. To many workers tant taxes and hamstringing business, say wdiere - tbey ^ rou | d 8trike The army and navy are also bat- this means an increase in‘income of jf there is to be business expansion at hitler, he thought it would be in t j ing w j tb con g ress over t he selective about 30 per cent which is much and opportunity for work after the eur °Pf> asia or afferca, but said they serv i ce Congress feels strongly that higher increase than Lewis or any war j t must come through intelligent. r ” ou “ ht change their plans and hit tb ere j s no need dra ft fathers un- other Jabor leaders were angling lor 4 planning and an end by government da y ’ or sweden or Srease, and pos- ; aB 0 ^ ber available men have been This move is going to increase the j n attempting, to regulate everything 1 s * b ^ y f ur ^ e y national income by many billions and and everybody, and going further will make inflation a greater threat eac h day into competition with pri- than ever. It is going to create an-* va ^ e industry. Jobs will be needed, ether hardship for many small busi- millions of them. Give business an nesses. The only argument for it is opportunity to expand and make that it may release manpower from money, make it attractive and prof- industries which are not too busy and liable for new enterprises to open up. make it more easily available to those Give capital an opportunity. This industries which are handicapped by w ill quickly create jobs and is the a manpower shortage. It will not help only way in which to escape a serious the farmer. Plow .on, old boy—you depression drafted, and it favors legislation to everyboddy is 'getting reddy tol p . ro f;7 tha 1 t . ,a .“ ,er ', in a 3ta,a J shall be palled until all unmarried farm for the ensuing year, noboddy that has a grain of sense expects men under *38 as well as those with- I out children are taken. don’t belong to the union, Washing ton says. The same goal could have been ac The talk of legislative “hand-outs” for soldiers is both stupid and un wise. They are making no such re- anny outside labor to be drafted in ry,. ^ , ... for farm work. mr. bort skinner says .J ha £ 5 ala0 anolhar baltle if we depend on furrin labor being “! 2 ^ S waged ( by sent in, we will all starve to death 7* ! a ? n „ b , loc Whlcb “ P"* 31 "* and lose the war. the trend is to- l!!? 1 ?' 0 " J° tbat n0 , n ? ore wards food, but cotton is ,arm boys be dra,ted un<l1 next Jan - standby, cotton can’t be et. complished without raising prices and quests, but such suggestions come' payrolls by requiring a 48-hour week f r0 m politicians. What these young' at regular rates of pay. ! men will desire above all else when Our soldiers and sailors in North they return home is an opportunity Alnca are not demanding shorter WO rk, to earn an honest living, and hours and overtime pay as they risk to receive fair wages for their ser- their lives. vices. To all of this they are entitled. Why should the Washington ad-1 , ^ ministration forever bow to Lewis ASK GROCERS TO DISPLAY LIST OF UN RATION ED FOOD ; uary and that fanners now in the army be released during the fanning season. Because of the critical short age of labor in farm areas, the con gressmen from farm states believe such a regulation is imperative and | they also want the Manpower com- ; mission to rule that men cannot leave Columbia, March 9—The state Of- the farms to go into war industries fice of Price Administration suggests without approval of their local draft that South Carolina food retailers board and his crowd? The Housewife's Job The United States in recent months has gradually been put under a ra tioning system covering a large num ber of commodities its citizens eat, wear and use. Germany, Italy and NOBODY'S BUSINESS By GEE McGEE post in conspicuous places in their stores a list o'f the commodities which are not included in the point ration ing program. Pointing out that this would be a service appreciated by consumers, OPA officials said that the list of commodities specifically not included among the foods to be rationed has been expanded to include; Candied fruits, brandied fruits, ce-' reals, chili con came, fruit cakes, fruit puddings, mince meat, bouillon cubes, milk, olives, maraschino cher- Action by both houses of the new session of congress makes it appar ent that the members intend to get the present law and thereafter until the termination of mobilization,” as determined by the President. The bill was described by Bryson as a move to curb absenteeism in war industries. He said it had the support of some prominent national organiza tions, but Edward B. Dunford, attor ney for the Anti-Saloon league, said in a statement that the league “has not advocated and did not seek the introduction.” In support of obtaining prohibi tion for the duration through an act of congress, Bryson said a constitu-! tional amendment was not necessary. ; “The courts have held that congress has the power to enact such legisla tion, and a bill similar to mine was enacted in 1918,” he declared. He emphasized that the bill called only for temporary prohibition. SPECIAL UNTIL MARCH 30~ Good Housekeeping, two years for $4.00. JAMES W. CALDWELL Your Magazine Man CASH t For Your Caror Truck GOOD PRICES TIMMERMXFh— MOTOR CO. Clinton, S. C. Happy Days Are Here Again Well, the government has done it Britain have similar systems of es- , a t i a st. it is definitely understood at sential items that are hard to get. (this writing that “city dwellers” will We borrowed the idea from these | b e sen t to the country to help us poor countries. (farmers, and the wages that the| r * es » P°^ato salad, popcorn, nut meats, j The primary purpose of rationing f arm ers will have to pay for this ef-' fro** 11 fruits and vegetables in con- as we all must know by now, is to; ficien t labor will be the prevailing 4-1 ’ n J " ~“ J provide a fair distribution of essen- ; schedules, or what have you. tial commodities of which there is a shortage. This is not true in all cases, i A sweet little toilet articles sales however. Take sugar as an example. i a dy will get about $1.50 per day for tainers over 10 pounds, fruit and vegetable juices in containers over one gallon, jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit butters and other similar pre serves; meat stews containing some vegetables, fruit drinks containing 50 per cent or less by weight of natural fruit juices; prepared spaghetti, mac-, aroni, noodles or similar paste pro- There is more available now than | making from 8 to 16 cows. Milli- ever before in the nation’s history. ne rs will receive $1.60 per day for There would be a still much larger 1 p U aj n g i w dder, and a shoe salesman supply available for consumption: might expect to get as mu£h as $1.75 were it not for government restric- | per day for cutting cord wood, shuck- 1 ducts packed in hermetically-sealed tions on growers. Florida has been i j n g the oxen, digging ditches, chop- i containers even if mixed or combined begging to be allowed to grow sugar ping cotton and doing other small with added vegetable sauces; pickles cane but the Washington crowd says chores around the house, no. Another object of rationing is to decrease consumption and thereby preserve a dwindling supply. This, however, does not always work. The latest point system of food and relishes, including pickled water melon, cocktail onions, cocktail mush-1 These wages will just about keep the young ladies supplied with fin ger-nail polish, lipstick and" talcum powder. (We don’t know how “she” rationing is the most complicated yet will manage about food and clothing: devised. It has many headaches not'guess the “goverment” will permit only for merchants, but for the na tion’s thirty-five million housewives who must now buy with the utmost care and intelligence, who must watch the fluctuating point prices as well as the money prices. This point system which is used in England, is said to operate success fully. Just after our plan was an nounced the United Press interviewed women in food stores in London and asked them to give advice to Ameri can women. One English woman urg ed that rationing'books not be al lowed to fall into the hands of hus- nudist colonies if the worst comes to the best). The men will get enough cash for this farm work to keep them supplied with cigarettes, dopes, and an occasional glass of beer. We can see the city workers (?) going to the farms now! Everybody rushing to get there! It won’t be any trouble for them to do the farm work. Within 3 or 4 years, they might learn how to plow and sweep, sow and reap, shovel and dig, and feed the pig. The average city boy and girl will require at least 3 weeks to know rooms, cocktail oranges, and other similar pickled specialties; and by products of fruits or vegetables as soybean oil, soybean milk, f: and vegetable dyes and similar pro ducts. TYPEWRITERS AND ADDING MACHINES Sales and Service ‘ CLEANING A SPECIALTY KENNETH N. BAKER m BAY. 1 SAW IT Of THE CHRON ICLE.” THANK TOD. PITTSBURGH PAINTS Varnishes, Glass, Putty, Putty Knives, Caulking: Compound, Pittsburgh Techide — a water mixed paint, Plate Glass Mirrors, Paint Brushes. Brick, Lime, Cement, Con crete and Terracotta Pipe, Sand and Stone, Roofing:. JOHN DEERE Tractors and Implements that work. Have 2 Subsoil Plows, 1 No. 114 Roughage and Hammer Mill, 1 Cotton and Corn Planter on hand. Check up on your repair parts as soon as possible. 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