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4 \ Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 23, 1948 As Washington Sees It. . HIE NATIONAL SCENE ex pen ditu res coming up .next e ong: ress for nation- which ; inc ■lude ss the Mar- jnd ot: her forei ign aid, the gone out to government com I Vesi dent Truman’s depart: men t to slash ex- to the bon O. c \s a matter the 1950 1: iscal year which * ‘ Cf~ sion of only one year and hemmed i senatorial candidates won not only ! in these states but in enough other states to give the Democrats a ma- i jority in the senate so now the pos- jsibility of any. long drawn-out elec- i tion contest against these Democrats is virtually eliminated and party re- ' organization of the senate will likely Spcv.al to The Chronicle. ! take place on a cut-and-dried basis, 'Washing*, m. Dec. 15—With heavy w ith the Democrats in command. up! ^ here j s ever y likelihood that the 1 next CofigreSs eltrly on its agenda will take up extension of the reci procal trade agreements act on a ,Y...a n..s| " ' Tigc:'. t < •. xi. . . ' ,»c:;a.:.;: a- • f fact, * i:Wn^¥auTsc?i year wmcn , he p Uwer 0 f President to such starts next July 1, the order has been extent that his action was de- thut governmental agencies mu.', cut p enc j en ^ only upon congressional ap- to absorb the pay increases for per- p rova j Most trade organizations and sonnel which was granted by the 80th lo bbyi n g 0 r pressure groups favor the congress. extension of the reciprocal trade act It will be remembered that most ^ onginally proposed but strangely federal agencies received a $330 an- ienou gh while large business organ-1 nual pay mcra*e for federal’ work- 1 lza tj ons are for the extension, some, ers with a flat $450 annual boost be- 0 f the smaller business trade groups ing given the post office department are against, or split on their stand at the hands of the 80th congress, toward extension. The postoffice department, how- 1 Another revision of existing law: ever, Ls one department which is ex “. likely to be taken up early in the pected to be given additional funds session will be that of the displaced to meet it.' pay raises. This depart-, p ersons act act was the only ment runs n tne red anyway and j aw 0 f ^e 80th congress which Gov- allhough the department annually ernor Thomas E . Dewey, the GOP asx.s congress to give it suifjcient. presidential .candidzite asked to be revenues :> put it on a paying basis, revisec i a t the hands of the Repub-^, no c mgress, looking to the tolks ij can majority. Mainly through the back nome u no might kick about opposition of Senator Chapman additional p >>tage costs in either Revercomb (R., West Va.), however, 1 first, second or third class mails, no rev ision was forthcoming and nu oi.v forks >ver deficits each year senator Revercomb was defeated for in the form i ot subsidies to the de- (ree j ec ^ l0n> gome Demo’cratic leaders partment. claim the act as now constituted dis- Sen.no: \,iam E. Jenner (R., criminates against Catholics and ) • is gatnered a lot of e\ lucnce j ews aric } otheT European nationals' investigations which he • kcly Aili r.o'. cr use Senator Jenner ' chairman ot a sub-cuir.inittee of By PATRICIA SINCLAIR AVIS stood inside the spacious hall of the Carron home with her small overnight bag at her feet and greeted the slim girl ap proaching her. “Merry Christmas, Barbara! Oh-h, it's snowing beau tifully outside!” She looked down at the snow on the toes of her small white boots. “I hate to track it in,” she sa d? - “Don't worry about that. I’m so happy you came.” Barbara smiled and helped Avis remove her snow- covered garments. “Oh, I wouldn’t have missed com ing for all the world,” Avis said, and meant it, now that she was act ually there. Her dark eyes swept the attractive, decorated home, and the inviting fire th|d roared, V " " r J. .> : sSWT ;: ' * wno lied before the Russians to con- 1 .'.he senate privileges and elections committee and has been investigat ing senatorial elections in West Vir-r gmia. Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma and other states. The GOP plan was that if Democrats won in these states, the Republican majority in the senate would question their elec centration camps. There is considerable discussion in Washington this week over possible congressional action toward revision of the charter of the United Nations I in some respects. While congressional action cannot • actually revise the charter, a congressional resolu tion placed before, v the United Na- Avis laughed, and her eyes glowed as they lilted to meet Steve’s. tion' and hold up the swearing-in tl0ns body t0 be ^ oted upon by thatl process. However, the Democratic organization might have standing ( with members and delegates. The American Legion and the Am vets i have adopted resolutions urging a Gray Funeral Home Clinton, S. C. FUNERAL DIRECTORS ..and... EMBALMERS AMBULANCE SERVICE Phones 41 and 399-J L. RUSSELL GRAY and V. PARKS ADAIR, Gen. M*r». modified use of the veto power, used ' so consistently by Russia, and an arms production limitation, and the Legion is demanding adoption of the , United States formula for atom con trol and the creation of a world po lice force under the Security Coun cil. The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution asking the UN ■ social and economic council to intro duce a measure making it a crime against international law for any government to have a fifth column ' in a country with which it is at peace. Just the same old wish, 'tis true^ Z t wTthTaH the siricenty in ^the world 3 genuine appreciation of your courtesies and favors L. B. Dillard Gent’s Furnishings i % € i In this Holiday message to our friends, f I we want to add our sincere apprecia- Af tion for the good will and cooperation you have given us. Equally os worm and sincere,are our cordial wishes for if * a Christmas of good cheer ond a New Year of Peace and Happiness. Carolina Service Station TEXACO PRODUCTS A. A. Ramage, Jr. about huge logs In an immense fireplace in the room beyond. “I hope you’ll enjoy yourself, Avis,” Barbara said. “My guests have not all arrived. Would you like to go up to your room first and—” “Take the shine from my nose! Yes, thanks so much.” Avis re sponded eagerly, knowing that she needed a few repairing touches after the long trip out to the Carron home by bus. As she ascended the stairs she thought, how right Barbara had been when she’d told her the other day, after inviting her to her home for the week-end and a Christmas party, “You can’t stay in your apartment alone on Christmas. You can’t become a recluse just be cause some fellow preferred an other girl to you. You should start all over again.” Barbara was like that. At times Avis couldn’t help envying Bar bara’s carefree, unstable attitude toward men. Barbara would never know the sting of loneliness, the bitter yearning for someone who had become th# purpose of life it self. Avis hadn’t told Barbara, nor anyone, everything about her ac quaintance with Steve Ross. She hadn’t even told Barbara his name. There was no point in going into detail and revealing: "I crossed three states just m get away from the sight of him constantly with the new blonde who came to town.” Avis could hear Barbara’s re sponse to such a revelation, “No battle was ever won by an army of cowards!” But Avis wasn’t built that way. She had pride, and from observa tion she’d learned that one-sided marriages never panned out. As she ran a comb through her short dark hair she thought of Steve. It had been two months since she left the little town of Allen Glen. He and Ann were mar ried now of course. They’d spend their first Christmas together. Her eyes filmed, but she quickly brushed aside the threat of tears and hurried from the room to join Barbara and her guests below. She was glad she’d come. She wouldn’t have a chance to think of Steve. Avis started down the stairs but stopped midway when she saw Steve Ross smiling up at her from | the hall below. He said. ‘Tm not a ghost. Avis! Merry Christmas, and—well, aren’t you glad to see me?” He looked un certain Avis moved down the stairs. “But I didn’t know you knew Barbara — " Steve reached for her hands. ’Our dads were acquaintances iway back,” he said “Was it quite 'air for you to skip town. Avis, and aof sav a word about where you vere golng , " “I—I didn’t think vou’d miss me,” \vis stammered. “Miss ypu?” He pressed her aands “Avis, what’s that old say- ng about absence makes the heart ;row fonder’ Anyway. I’ve had a ernble time tracking you down, intil I though of Barbara.” “Barbara never said a word.” Avis said, still amazed. Steve chuckled “She’s a regular eupid She told me to come tonight ^nd explain more fully about the un-eway girl 1 was trying to find Then after I got here she told me to wait in the hall, there’d be a Christmas gift appear on- the stairs I suspected'then, ol course.” Avis laughed, and her eyes glowed as they lifted to meet Steves Christmas gift mdeedl” she said fynom Id4. ta The manogement ond employees of this firm join in extending their best wishes to you and yours on this Christ mas day. We are deeply appreciative of your patronage and friendship. •. i May this be the happiest season ever and the best of health and good fortune be yours in the coming year. r _ Prather-Simpson Furniture Co. 'The Home Makers" AY the Christinas spirit be # with us not for a few calendar days but throughout the years to come. Let us offer a fervent prayer that the Christmas bells will ring out forever with the cheerfulness of an everlasting peace on earth. As we approach the eve of i • • ■ Christmas we are very grateful to our friends for their loyalty and extend cordial greetings and sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas. Ill US KEEP CHRISTMAS A SHINING LIGHT ' : ^ . . ’ ‘ •. _ . ' j , - • : ■ Timmerman Motor Co. Phone 119 OLDS — CADILLAC — CMC TRUCKS Sales and Service ■V Clinton, S. C.