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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1947
YEAR-ROUND BATTLE
(Contributed)
The 1947 March of.Dimes began Wednesday and
runs through January 30—16 days. But throughout
the year infantile paralysis attacks daily-—and our
doctors and scientiste are still on the offensive against
the malady. For 16 days we are afforded the oppor
tunity to furnish year-round ammunition—^to pit our
dimes and dollars against a ruthless enmey of the na
tion and its children. “
- The polio virus is one of the most dreaded foes'of
American families. It strikes swiftly, silently, with
scarcely perceptible warning, eating away nerve cen
ters, wasting muscles, maiming limbs, taking lives.
Without unstinting contributions each year to
the March of Dimes, the average American family
would stand helpless against the onslaughts of polio.
Infantile paralyuis presents a formidable picture
in any family budget. The cost of caring for a patient
averages about $1,000 a year—some cases up to
$12,000—and stretching over extended periods of five
10 and more years—involving hospitalization, often
times surgery, In most cases physical therapy treat
ments, muscle substitution training and vocational re
habilitation.
Contributions to the March of Dimes have made
possible a bulwark against financial anguish when
polio strikes. Through gifts to the March of Dimes in
the next 16 days, the National Foundation for Infan
tile Paralysis ^11 be Enabled to fulfill its pledge of
care and treatment for every polio victim, re^rdless
of age, race, creed, color or lack of finances.
These dimes wage a great defensive war. More,
tftiey lead a frontal attack in research, allowing men
of m^icine to be ever on the quest for better treat
ments and on eventual cure.
Last year our dimes marched against one of the
most disastrous polio epidemics to sweep the nation
since 1916, the worst in our country’s history. When
the final tally for 1946 is complete indications are
that it will exceed 20,000 victims.
It is gratifying to know our gifts helped alleviate
the mental and physical suffering of these victims and
their families. It must be with added determination
to win the fight against the dread malady that we
pledge ourselves to support more fully than ever be
fore the current March of Dimes.
CAMDEN IN 1947
Camden looks forward to 1947 with a spirit of
optimism. The year 1946 was a good one for this
community. The year upon which we are now em
barking looks better. Despite the restrictions on build
ing materials, there has been a fair amount of con
struction work carried on. In this respect 1947‘should
excel by a big margin.
It is true that during 1946 death claimed many of
Camden’s outstanding citizens. Their passing will be
keenly felt.
Several indu.strial projects may see a .successful
fruition within the next several months. Work on
the Jaclyn Hosiery mill is progressing slow, but will
pick up as materials and labor become more abundant.
The Camden winter colony is at a record high so
far as population is concerned, ^bme of the old homes
of Camden history have changed hands it is true, but
in every instance the new owners have become stead
fast and enthusitstic members of the Camden family.
The change in the ownership and management of
the Camden hotel, with plans already being worked
out to modernize the structure and open up a modem
coffee shop and private dining room facilities; the
plan of a Columbia realtor to erect a new hotel on the
site of the Kirkwood are all omens good for this
community. ^
BYRNES IS HONORED
James F. Byrnes, South Carolina's contribution to
the national picture who did a magnificent job
as secretary of state, has been acclaimed the Man of
the Year in the current issue of Time magazine. The
wrifer says of the South Carolinian: “He who became
the voice of the U. S. in the coui^cils of the world”.
Mr. Brynes is also paid a splendid tribute by the Sat
urday Everting Post, which features an article on
“Byrnes Grows Up to His Job,” by Beverly Smith. The
story outlines how the secretary, a seasoned domestic
statesman, has developed into a diplomat who has
within the past year substantially improved the in-’
temational situation.
THE POLL TAX QUESTION
The United States Supreme Court has refused to
review a suit ehallei^glng the validity of the Tennessee
poll tax. A suit was brought by a man in Greenville,
Tenn., in an attempt to recover $2 (he paid as a poll
tax in 1945. He contended that the tax was unconsti
tutional because the privilege of voting in national
elections is “without a qualification.”
This ought to serve as an answer to those people
who have claimed throughout the years that the poll
tax was unconstitutional and w<ho have sought its re
peal on that ground.-^La|castcr News,
MARCH OF DIMES IS
MEMORIAL TO ROOSEVELT
xtcal Campaign Chairman
Says Event Is a Liviag
Institution
The March of Dimes of the Na
tional Foundation for Infantile
^aralysla is a “llTing memorial" to
I'ranklin D. Rooserelt, Dr, A. W.
lumphries, local campaign direc
tor of the 1947 March of Dimes
declared today.
Dr. Humphries asserted that the
ate Mr. RooseTelt would hare pre
ferred the American people to com
memorate him in a living institu
tion like the March of Dimes, dedi
cated to aUerlation of bumaif suf-
I’erlng, rather than in monuments
of stone or bronse.
The statement by the campaign
director said:
‘The March of Dimes is our liv-
ng memorial to a great American
humanitarian, Franklin D. Roose
velt., Stricken by infantile paralysis
n the prime of life his indomitable
courage in overcoming his afflic-
on made him a symbol to thou
sands smilarly affected.
"Through his own sufferings his
great spirit flamed* with a love for
all humanity. His personal fight to
surmount hi s physical handicap
caused by this cruel disease en
couraged and gave hope not only
to those stricken life himself but
to the people of the entire nation
and world.
"So that his own inspiration
could be kept alive and handed on
to polio sufferers in the nation
Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the
National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis to carry on to victory
the fight against the disease.
"During bis life he infused this
crusade with his own unconquer
able resolution and banded on the
torch of his magnificient faith to
the people of the nation. More than
anything else he wished to see the
elimination of this disease which
has left a legacy of human wreck
age in ita trail down through the
ages.
"To Americans who believe in
things of the spirit more than pure
ly material things, he bequeathed
this great living memorial to carry
on what was dearest to his own
great heart It would be his de>
sire that we commemorate him
not in monuments of atone and
bronze bnt rather enshrine bis
memory in a living institution dedi
cated to the alleviation of human
suffering.
‘Tn giving to the March of Dimes
we are carrying ont a duty we owe
to a great man, a great humani
tarian and a great American."
Mrs. Marie Tindal is chairman of
the committee that will handle the
March of Dimes money collected
in'the schoela of the city and
county, while Mrs. Leon fichlos-
burg is at the head of the com
mittee'that will handle the presen
tation of the PrMldent’s Ball on
January 30 at the high school gym
nasium.
Banks Will Close Monday
The public is hereby notified that the
undersigned banks of Camden will be
closed ori Monday, January 20, in ob
servance of Lee’s birthday.
The Commercial National Bank
The First National Bank
LIMING
YOUI\ SOIL
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New Fire Tower*
Now In Operation
Bvffglo Swctioa Uml U la
autffg Of Uoyd a B^Mr
into the air, was formally placed
in operation Monday, January 18.
according to Foreet Ranger U B.
Smitk
Mr. Smith states that Lloyd O.
Baker , has been officially named as
tower mah for this nnit Tha tower
can ba reached by calling phona
104 Via' fhe Kershaw exchange.
The new fire tower in Bnflalo The tower le the alzth to be wo-
rnnrihc Us heni IM fantlriM on thn Karshaw conniy am.
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Anny EkiBstments
Dt(^ In December
A recapttnlatlon of the enlist
ment records-of the Columbia dls-
drlct. Army Recruiting Service,
which is composed of the states of
North and South Carolina, show
that a total of 474 men were en
listed in the army in the district
during the month of December, ac
cording to a statement issued today
by Capt. O. A. Brenchely, command
ing officer of the Coinmbia subeta-
tion located at 1703 Main street
A breakdown of the figures into
the number enlisted by each of the
four main stations in the district
show the foUownig results; Char
lotte, N. C., main station, 159; Co
lumbia, S. C. main station. IOC;
Durham. N. C., main station, 147;
and Greenville. S. C., main station.
Of the total of 106 men enlistSd
through the Columbia main sta
tion, 384 were recruited by the
local snb-station, states CCpt.
Brenchely
The above report shows a drop in
enlistments during the month of
December. The reason for this drop
is believed to he that many men
delayed their enlistment in the
army in ordm* to ^be home for
ChristiAaa. Although enlistment fig
ures are not available at the pres
ent time, the number of applicants
since Christmas warrant the pre
diction by Capt. Brenchely that
January will' see a rise In the num
ber of men enMsted In Colombia
district '
The captain wishes to inform all
former oflcers of the Army of tha
United States, who did not apply
for a reaerve commission at the
time they were relieved from ac
tive duty, that tha recmiting ser^
vice is prepared to process their
application for that reserve com
mission now, if they are eligible.
(>oliimlHa Road
To County line
To Be Resurfaced
To Recohro Top Droasiiif
Similar To Tluit iM Tho
'“Riclilaiid End
The stretch of highway No. 1 be
tween Camden and the Richland
county line will he resurfaced next
summer, according to ^te- state
highway department
Last summer the stretch between
Columbia and the Kershaw county
Una waa resurfaced,' the top dres-
king extending to the*edge of the
shoulders. This provided a wide
smooth highway and added great
ly to the riding oomforl and safety
of motorists. ^
When the stretch between the
county line and Camden is resur
faced, the job will extend to the
dty gates in DeKalh atsust.
It Is probable that at the M«e
time the streets in Csudsn wbl^
are maintained by the highway g*.
partsMnt of I tha state, namsly
Broad strssts, will receive gttee-
tkm. The streets are badly in need
of ancb attention at this Usm.
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mia Candy RtOuehe Plan. Now
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To The Farmers
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Of This Community:
We have heard from several reliable sources
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that commercial fertilizer is qmte scarce and
supplies are limited.'
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Such ^ing the case, we believe it MOST EM-
PORTANT that our farmer friends arrange for
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their fertilizer needs at an early date raHier than
risk the chances of goii% witiiont
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