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WHAT MAKES A SOLDIER? J
A? tho time for Induction approachoh,
many prospective soldiers, hh they
reud of tho grim warfare on tho farming
battlofiontH of tho world, poaod
to themselves tho question: "What
kind of a Holdlor would 1 make under
lire?" A writer for The Now Y oi k
Times Magazine doclaroa that tliore
is no rule of thumb to follow in dotermlninK
the stuff that makes a ooldior.
Her pointH out that some of tho
tough baliloH quail under tiro, while
some of the so-called "sissies" novor
bat an eye under the heaviest barrages.
"What makes a soldier?" he continues.
"Nobody can say for certain.
In a Jap it's a kind of religious fanaticism.
In a German It's indoctrination.
In an American, apparently, It
can be almost anything." But a sergeant
who served In World War I
gave, porhaps, the most specific answer
to this baffling query. Said lie:
"You got a guy who's afraid to bo
afraid and you've got yourself a
soldier." Obviously, there are quite
a few of this calibre on the far distant
islands of tho Pacific.?Winnaboro
Herald.
BICYCLISTS BEWARE!
One day last week on tho streets
of Wlnnsboro an Innocent, fun-loving,
but, perhaps, careless boy oil a bicycle
figured In what might well liavo
been a fatal accident. The lives of
nt least four individuals, including his
own. were endangered. (The News
and J1 era Id does not say that the accident
was caused by the cyclist, because
none of Us Htaff was an eyewitness
to the near-tragedy. But we
state only a trulBtn when we any
that many bicycle riders are recklesB,
that oft-times they pay no attention
to traffic regulations.)
Bicycling Is in style agalu and in
many ways this Is a wholesome sign,
'it is good, clean sport, it builds muscles,
gives stamina and shows a commendable
Inclination to conserve materials
essentials to the war effort.
But it has it* dangers. The State
Highway department reports that
there wore 26 fatal bicycle accident*
in 1941 in which 25 persons were
killed. Forty-three other accidents injured
47 persons. All those killed
were bicyclists, as wore all of the
Injured with the exception of one.
the driver of a motor vehicle.
Those statistics speak eloquently
for themselves. In plain languago
they say. "Bicyclists Beware!" For
when a heavy motor vehicle collides
with ft flimsy two-wheeled job. tho
result is almost a foregone conclusion:
death or Injury to tho pedaler.
And although motor cars may be
less numerous In 1912, bicycles wilt be
much more In use than they were lu
1941. So it behooves us all, regardless
of whether we bo a bicyclist, a motorist
or a pedestrian, to exercise extreme
caution, to obey all traffic regulations
to the letter. Thoro Is quite
enough of dying on tho other ride
of the two groat oceans and it's high
time for Americans to cease from
killing each other. Unfortunately
there Is a place and a time for killing
but so far that place is not within
the Americas. ? Wlnnsboro Herald.
In the Crimea, the Germans wore
reported to have resorted to electrified
barbed wire to guard their mountain
positions near Sevastopol.
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Massebeau Would
Protect Cyclists
Despite un urgent warning from .
chief of police, Alva Rush, regard- |
Ing the bicycle problem?as to where
to rldo, signals for the cyclist, traffic
regulations, etc.?the many scores of
bicycle riders In Camden continue
to operate their two-wheeled vehicles
In a most flagrant disregard of the
warning.
However, the matter has now gone
Into the hands of police commissioner,
Clyde V. Massebeau, arid this official
Is determined that the bike riders
must comply with traffic rules or
take the consequences. Commissioner
Massebeau does not desire to appear
In the guise of a tyrant and asserts
that his only concern In the matter
of adherence to rules and regulations
has a safety objective.
In order to provide means whereby
the police will be able to enforce the
traffic rules where bicycle riders ?u*e
concerned the city will undoubtedly
pass an ordinance which has been suggested
by the highway department
and which Is embraced In a thirty-five
page booklet on bicycle safety. This
booklet covers every phase of the
subject and the rules that are laid
down therein are meant to be enforced.
As part of the program of safety
and bicycle traffic enforcement it is
planned to have three-minute speakers
famllar with the subject to talk
to the school students In all of the
schools In this area.
For all bicycle riders the highway
department has written some general
rules.
In the matter of where to ride the
wheel, on sidewalk or street, a compromise
has been suggested. Bicycles
should bo ridden In the street, the
| department says, In business districts
where pedestrian traffic Is
heavy. In business aroas the speed
of motor vehicles Is low, the attention
of drivers is good and the tendency
of bicycle riders to stunt Is
small.
In residential districts, where pedestrians
travel is light, and automobile
traffic faster with leas driving
attention. It Is recommended that
cyclists less than twelve years old
take to the sidewalks. Older users
of the bicycle and delivery boys
alwuys should uso the streets, the
law enforcement officers say.
As to the proper side, the rule
is to the right. "Slowing moving traffic
must keep to the extreme right"
is a generally accepted regulation
and It applies to the bicycle. The
principal advantage of walking on
the loft?ea80 of stepping from the
highway upon the approach of a
vehicle?is not available to bicycle
riders who are in danger of falling
in the path of vehicles If they turn
off the payment edge.
A bicycle struck In the rear by
11 motor vehicle Is less apt to prove I
fatal to the rider than the type of
collision where the motor vehicle ]
and bicycle collide head-on. In the
formor caBe, It la pointed out, the j
rider is apt to be thrown a\yay from
the vehicle while in the later ca$e
he Is likely to be thrown directly i
agulnst the motor vehicle. 1
Use of hand and arm signals by
the bicycle rider is recommended.
Signals of intention to turn or stop j
In truffle should be given with the
left arm, but hand Bhould be placed
back on the handlebar before the stop
or turn 1b made. These signals, highway
officers say, should conform with
those required of the motorist:
Straight pointing for left turn; left
arm bent upward for right turn, down
with palm backward for stopping.
Emphasis Is placed In the highway
department's booklet on light requirements
for the bike. The lawB of the
state require that every bicycle shall
be equipped with a lamp on the front
exhibiting a white light visible from
a distance of BOO feet to the front and
with a red light visible from a distance
of 600 feet to the rear.
A red reflector meeting the requirements
of that act may be used In
lieu of a rear light but officers worn
that the small "jewel reflector" offers
little protection. Rear reflectors
should be at least two inches in diameter.
What should seem an obvious point, |
but one which the majority of cyclista (
have failed to observe, the depart-:
ment points out, is that bicycle riders
should obey all traffic signs, signals |
and obey all traffic signs, signals and
other control devices. "Stop" for an J
automobile means stop for a bicycle
too. Nor can "Slow" or "Caution"
signs be overlooked by the twowheeled
machine-pedalers.
The highway department Is out to
see that these rues are observed, be- j
cause, in the end, it wants to save j
your life.
In summary it has listed these
twenty cycling rules:
1. Obey all traffic signs and regu- ,
lations.
2. Never ride two on a bicycle. A
passenger on a bicycle Interferes with
vision and proper control.
3. Always ride on the right hand
side of the street or highway, close
to the curb or parked line of cars.
Move with traffic. It is much Bafer
to ride close to the right hand curb
and let automobiles overtake on the
left than it is to ride a bicycle in
line facing moving automobiles. Keeping
close to the right gives the driver
of an approaching vehicle a chance
to swerve out of the way in case the
cyclist has a mishap.
4. Keep your head up and watch
for the car pulling out of a parked
position.
5. Ride single file "Indian Style"
and keep a safe distance behind the
vehicle or bicycle ahead.
6. Do not try to overtake or pass
the moving vehicle ahead at intersections.
Wait until you pass the intersection.
7. When passing a slower moving
vehicle ahead going in the same direction
(between intersections)?pass
to the left carefully, after seeing the
way is * clear. The cyclist passing a
vehicle ahead on the right hand side
(wrong) is apt to be struck by the
vehicle about to turn into a driveway.
8. When drivers of cars coming
from the rear, sound horns to pass,
pull over to the right and let them
pass.
9. Ride in a straight line and do
not weave or make sharp turns in
traffic. Never dart in and out of
traffic.
10. At signalized intersections,
stop behind aiitomobiles. Trying to"
crowd ahead between other vehicles
to be in front when the light changes
may mean that the cyclist will bo hit
by an automobile with a quick getaway.
11. Ride at a safe speed always.
Slow down or stop at intersections.
Don't apply your brakes too suddenly
or tod hard.
-12. Give all automobiles and pedestrians
the right-of-way.
13. Signal intentions to turn or
stop. Signal and then put your hand
back on the handle bar before making
the turn. Signal with left arm
straight pointing for left turn? down
with palm back for stop ? left arm
bent upward for right turn.
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14. Do not ride out of alleys and
driveways or from behind parked cars,
without stopping to see that sidewalks
or streets are clear.
15. Never "hook on" or hang on
to a moving vehicle. The sudden ve- |
hicle turn, pavement condition, or loss
of balance may throw the cyclist, or
the rider may be squeezed by other
vehicles.
16. When riding at night be sure
to haye a white light on the front
and a red light or proper reflector
on the bicycle rear. Wear white or
light colored clothing for night riding.
17. Never carry bulky bundles on
a bicycle that would interfere with
balance and steering control or would
require, "one-hand" riding. A "carrier"
basket or rack should be used
in parcel delivery.
18. Keep your bicycle in good condition
with a warning signal, proper
steering mechanism, good brakes, and
seat adjustment to fit the rider.
19. Park your bicycle in a safe and
proper place, standing upright.
20. Always ride with caution and
courtesy.
In regard to the above rules Police
Commissioner Massebeau stated that
he is planning to ask the council for
the passing of an ordinance which
will provide for strict police regulations
of these bicycle traffic rules.
Mendel Threatt Is
Injured In Battle
Mr. ancL Mrs. Astor Threatt, of Wateree
village, have received word that
their son, Mendel L. Threatt, who is
a private in the armed forces of the
nation, was injured in a Jap attack
on Corrigador Island.
The war department reports that
his injuries were not serious and he
has returned to duty with his com
maud.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rlgglns, omH
teree village, together with <9
members of.tho Higgins family, ijH
to Fort Jac^on Sunday to se?(fl
son Frank, a ^>rlvate In one o(9
infantry units before he left for j9
unknown. Frank Riggins is out fl
four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Rlgjfl
who are in the armed forces ofjl
nation. Their son, Clarence is iafl
Phillippines.
City Will Provide 1
Bang Tail Parking]
In the event the present wtr ofl
tinues for several years and thei*
of automobiles by reason of the nfl
city of gasoline and rubber becol
practically extinct, Camden wlllfl
prepared to return to the hone 9
buggy period.
Already lilans are being 1fl
whereby old Dobbin may retail
his former glory and prestige fall
area.
In response to an inquiry (roam
horse lover as to what coopsnfl
would be forthcoming from the (I
in the event that people retarmfl
the use of horses as & meuifl
transportation, Mayor F. N. McOxHB
declared "well provide httdkfl
posts". .9
The mayor West on to aapilfefl
statement by declaring that whitl
meant to Imply was that psi9
areas for "bang tails" will bsjl
vided at convenient points. la &
the mayor declared that he htdl
eral sites in mini! where a nf
far western idea n(ould be can
out, that is, extending a serin
posts down the center of an arm I
bridge them with iron pipe orj
by-four timbers to make a long *
tinuous hitching rail. In thJ8|
horses could be hitched on either 1
"Camden has always been on
the leading equine centers of.
south and while In the past n*
years the horse has been mors or 1
utilized for show or race purf*
there are many of the old w|
here who know Just how to look
ter affairs would the horse and H
days return again", said ths
Brasil furnishes about 85 pw_?ij
of all the coffee in the world.
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Everything Carried In An
Up-to-Date Drug Store
DePASS' DRUG STORE
Two Experienced Pharmacists
WE DELIVER
or.
Telephone^ 10 Camden, S. C.
F. R. CURETON, Manager
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STATE THEATRE
KERSHAW, S. C. j
FRIDAY, MAY 1
"THEY DIED WITH
THEIR BOOTS ON"
Errol Flynn
Olivia DeHavilland
SATURDAY, MAY 2
"DEATH VALLEY
OUTLAWS"
Don "Red" Bgf?y
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Late Show 10:30
"STEEL AGAINST
THE SKY"
Aloxis Smith ? Loyd Nolan
Craig Stevens
MONDAY and TUESDAY
MAY 4 and 5
"THE MAN WHO
CAME TO DINNER"
Rette Davis ? Ann Sheridan
Monty Woo ley
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 "SHUT
MY BIG MOUTH"
Joe E. Brown
THURSDAY, MAY 7
"HELLZAPOPPIN"
Martha Raye ? Hugh Herbert
ADMISSION: !_ I
Matinee, 20c; Night, IN
Children 20o any time
tonightH
REX BEACHE'S
"THE SPOILERS"
with
| John Wayne j
Randolph Scott
SATURDAY, MAY 2
THREE BIG SHOWS
NUMBER ONE
"THE THREE
MESQUITEERS"
In
Riders of The Range
NUMBER TWO
THE RANGE BUSTERS
In
"THUNDER RIVER FEUD"
NUMBER THREE
OUR NEW SERIAL
Dick Tracey *
- - in
"VS. CRIME, (INC.)" !
MONDAY and TUESDAY
MAY 4?5
A BIO WESTERN SPECIAL
"WILD BILL
HICKOK RIDES"
with I
Constance Bennett
Bruce Cabot
HAIGLAR
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Such a short time ago Tuberculosis was one of^he most dreadsg If
of diseases. j I
Of course. It is yet a serious thing to allow one's self to become
[ rundown and IntW with ?h. "T. B." but. But ?h,?kl I
scientific and medical research, Tuberculosis Is now CURABLE. '
True enough, patience and full co-ooeratlon with Physician's !
* orders is necessary, but .what a blessed knowledge that another
scourge of mankind is being conquered. * ji
I Tuberculosis Is not stamped out by a very great deal, and it may l
take another century, but Medical Science Is bringing that day H
wearer all the time. One of the very best possible ways you II
can help Is to keep up your vitality ? have a yearly examination,
and insist on the same thing for every member of your family.
The early stage of any chronic, acute or wasting disease is easier Ji
to cope with, and most especially is this trus of Tuberculosis. I
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THIS IS No 23 Of A SEMtS "TELLING THE PUBUC ABOUT THt POCfOig.* ||
NOTICE! |
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The Furniture stores of the city]
have agreed to close each Thursday
in May, June, July and August at 1
o'clock, so their employees vasty have
a half holiday each week.
CAMDEN FURNITURE COMPANY