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GOT THAT LETDOWN FEELING? iMovini^adiiiigtm so has everybody else with - CHRISTMAS JUST 3S4 DAYS AWAY 'I ? *. 3 ■J- 1 t .A- 1 7 ■■ I' 1^: ■+ a . :-r ■ ^ I A i. n t I ■ ■ •l * 1 I :• WMhlnctOQ* !>• C.—Btwtoim who hat Moa th« PonUfoa build* Inc hero Is astounded at Ita hton- ■ands of rooms. Its miles of corri dors and its acres of win* dows. Most thinking people breathle utly gasp and ask: "But whr did ther build the headquarteis of the U. 8. armjr at this exposed location on the Atlantic Sen Bi«irw.n*Mi board. Why didn’t they build it in the center of the country where it would be much freer from bombing or rero* lutlon?’* DECCNTRALIZATION OUR ONLY 8CCURITY The same question can be asked , about the great agricultural de*- , partment buildings—they certainly should be in the central west prob ably in Kansas which is the geo graphical centM- of the country The interior department buildings should be in Kansas or Colorado: certainly not in Washington, D. C. Let ns remember that the only reason for the Capital being at Washington, D. C., is because that location then was the real center of the' Thirteen Colonies which made up the original nation. There is a debatable question as - to whether all departments should gradually be moved to one new cen tral location in the west, oi ^whether our Capital should be split np into perhaps a half-dozen small •r capitals—so that "all of our eggs are not in one basket." I am in fellned to the latter view; but the Important thing is to lay plans im mediately to start at least one New Washington somewhere. Let us not wait until World War m comes when our present Washington will probably be destroyed. BABtON MAKES SUGGESTIONS It might be well (or the pr^ent to leave the executive department at the White House and leave con gress at the present capital build lug. The executive offices need much more room and they could take over the treasury building; but the state department could remain where it now is. The Pentagon building should be turned over to the pavy which should continue to have headquarters on the Seaboard. The treasury department could be moved to Fort Knox (where all of our gold now is) or to some other place in the Middle West which would be convenient for all concerned The same applies to the post office department, the Jus- ment and . the^ commerce depart ment nad the bommeree depart ment. It is unsafe, unfair and in efficient to have them all cooped up in Washington as at present. Moreover, If there ever Is a comi munist revolution In America, it will be centered in the largo cities of the Baet. Hence, in addition to malntaintbg Old Washington for certain department;, we should im mediately bbgtn to build one or more "New Washingtons." These should be in the Central West, all connected together by new goverft- .ment-owned radio, airplane and un derground cable systems. Jaaiuursr Is Always The Month of Doldroms With Life at The Lowest Ebb FAIRNESS TO PACIFIC COAST Few people realize the great em pire which Is gradually arising on the Pacific coast and in Texas. If the population of these four states continues to increase in the same proportion to the entire popula tion. these four states In 3(f or 40 years will have a majority of the congressmen. This certainly would result In moving the Capital to the Central West. Hence, why not be gin moving now and bo fair to the ^cific coast and the BouthVest? I have been assured that if the move was up to the senate alone, the change would be made at once bocauae'each state would then have the same number of votes. All would be equally interested in a central location. Only because the Bkstem states now have so many more members in the house does the Capital remain on the Atlantic Beeboerd.' Veterans^Admlnistratlon board of Appeals now is disposing of an aver age of 2,900 appeals from VA rul- tngi monthly. State Theatre KERSHAW, S. C Friday, January 31 **N1GHT AND DAY»» Cary Qraat—Alexis Smith Saturday, Fabruary 1 •OINDER ARIZONA SKIES” Johnny Mack Brown SaL, Fab. 1, 10(30 P. M. ««S1NG1N’ IN THE CORN” Jady Canova—“Alian Jankina IWbb, Fab. 04 moSr LIVES "MBOO FOREVER” jahn OarflaM Qaraidlna FltagmuM Wadnaadayt^Fa^ruagy » •na^iRAL STABICASE” Oorathy MoOalra -Oeorge Brant j ^TWraday, Fabruary • >Tio UKnls MO lovr* Vm Jahaaan Jsnuary is always the big let down- month and as today is Jan uary 24, with Just a week to go be fore we hit into February, there Uf reason for rejoicing. The Christmas tree was hauled away many weeks ago, the orna ments are all packed away in the attic, ' the presents have been cleaned o( pine needles, sorted, put to use or tucked away somewhere. No more holiday parties, open houses or house guests. Formats have been taken to the clea/iers. thank you notes written and work routines are in the process of restoration. College students have gone back to school leaving a big void in the household, they took with them their friends, their test worries and the best scarfs and mittens to be found in the bouse. Key parts to some of the best games have been lost, all the tin ker toy blueprints have been fol- loifed once at least, the baby doll has one eye poked out and school has started again. And In school It Is strictly a B-C ((be/ore Christ mas) with no paper Santas or Snow Fairies pasted on the win dow, no nothing to take away that holiday ache. Whether you were glad when the holiday swing was over, whether you liked the excitement of the time, you still cannot get away from that let-down feeling. The middle of January right through to the end of the month is the period, roughly speaking, for the yearly low in everybody’s phy sical and psychological makeup. Yes slr-e-e-e It's a good time to buy a pet, take a vitamin, start a stamp collectldn or take a run down to Florida. Fashion magazines bring a hint of spring.. The sportcasters are talking about the baseball season, the ball fans show an Interest in local diamond affairs, yes sir. It’s the time of the year when spring is Just around the comer. People are susceptible to colds. Cars to breaking down. Taxes are due. Everybody is crying in his beer. But it’s' only 384 . days until Christmas, Sixty-One’Are KiUed In State During Ndvemli^r Coniily Ponltrymen Eligible To Enter National Contest LAND POSTED Notice is hereby given that the lake and adjoining lands, 6 miles north of Camden, formerly owned by R. M. Kennedy, Jr., and now the property of Colonial Lake Corpora tion. is posted. Trespassing of any nature is forbidden ^nd offenders Sixty-one persons were killed as the result of motor vghicle traffic accidents in South Carolina diirtag November, 1946. Fifty of this total occurred on state highways. The total' in South Carolina represents a decrease of less than one per cent over the totkl of 63 in November, 1946, while on state highways there was an Increase of 18 per cent over the total of 43, Twenty-two pedestrians were kill ed and 36 Injured, as compared with 22 killed and 10 injured in the same month of last year. Fifteen of the killed and injured In November, 1946, were in the 6-14 year age group, as compared with the total of 9 for the same month of last year. Thirty-six per cent of the total deaths during November, 1946, were pedestrians. , Twenty-three of the persons kill ed were drivers, 13 passengers. 22 pedestrians and 3 bicyclists. Three hundred 46 persons were injured. One hundred five were drivers, 180 passengers, 86 pedes trians, 4 bicyclists and 9 occupants of horse-drawn vehicles. A total of 624 accidents were re ported during November, 1946, of which 432 occurred on state high ways. During November, 1946, the totals were 293 and 243 respect ively. The number of drivers involved in accidents totaled 850. Five hun dred thirteen drivers committed one or more violations. One hundred 33 did not grant right-of-way to ve hicles, 110 were on the wrong side of road—not in passing, 61 disre garded various types of traffic con trol devices, 36 made improper turns, 39 followed too closely and 40 exceeded lawful speed. One hundred three drivers were reported drinking while, driving, as eompared with the total of 65 dur Ing the same month of last year. One hundred 29. of the total re ported accidents occurred at inter sections. 104 on curves or turns and 112 on roadways with wet sur face. Saturday was the most hazard ous day of the week with a total of 168 accidents, Friday was second with a total of 977 and Sunday was third with a total of 83. Two hundred S5 accidents were reported as occurring during day' light, 288 in darkness, and the light conditions of one waa unknown. Kershaw county poultrymen wlU compete with poultry breeders In 12 southeastern states in the 1947 phase of the nationwide chicken- of-tomorrow program with more than 2,600 poultry raisers from this county eligible to enter the com petition, according to D, D. Slade, chairman of the natinoal chlcken- of-tomorrow contest committee. "All that is required for Kershaw county poultrymen to become a part of this important breeding program Is a flock'^f 5 baby chicks hajohed between March ' 10, 15,” Slade said. "Poultrymen entering will be prosecuted to the full ex tent of the law. Henry Savage, Jr. ! 46^8c Attorney • Decorating * BPaintinf BSpraying •Paper Hanging • Exterminating EDDIE NOLAN Phone 605-J Csunden, S. C. Refinuhing Furniture and Automobiles R W. SbgeifEL ls Seaboard Chief R. W. Rogen has been appednted chide mechanical officer of the Sear' board Air Line Radroad company, with keedqnartMa at Norf(^ ae- ctH’dina to announcement from the exeentive offices of the road. Mr. Rogers socceeds L. A. Porter who has been assigned other service. A native of Cnllodan, Oa.« Rogers has had long experience in the railroad field. His 'first railroad connection was in the capacity of clerk in the auditor’s office of the Atlanta & West Point railroad ia Atlanta, Ga. From jhese he came to the Seaboard at Abbeville, S. C., where he sbrved as clerk in the superintendent’s office. Mr. Rogers advanced steadily in the organisa tion and has occupied various posl- the contest arc urged to contact - . v o P. H.'Gooding, Clemson College, tlons of Importance In the Sea- Clemson, chairman of the contest iboard's operating department at at 2 a'aiook IftMag ths Pleasant PlaM chnrdi Tbj the paator, the Rev. J. T. Oaten, latw^ ment followed in the dinroh eema* terjr. Lewie PerteNUk af th* commonly, and three ^MtUrT Mary PortauuL Mlaa Laney man and Mrs. Anal# Rlltoa . '.Bnffslo seetkm. * committee in this state." Aimed at developing chickens with improved meat-type character istics, the contest carries a |6,000 grand prize in 1948 provided by A A P Food Stores and |5,000 in regional prizes. The top award will go to the poultry breeder who de velop# the most Improved meat- type chicken. Slade urged South Carolina poul- trymen to continue their efforts to develop superior meat-type chick ens which, he said, are paying in creased dividends to the entire state. He pointed to the chlcken- of-tomorrow contest as an outsatnd- ing example of the poultry indus try’s determination to provide con sumer with better chicken dinners. The Importance of poultry term ing In Kershaw county. Slade said, is reflected In the latest report from the census bureau which shows that 889 per cent of the county's termers received Income from poultry. These producers, ac cording to the report, have more than 154,000 chlckeds and sell nearly S50,0(K) dozen eggs. Monroe, N. C., Atlanta, Qa., Ham let, North Carolina. Savannah, Oa.. and Norfolk, Va. Prior to his latest promotion, Rogers held the position of as sistant general manager for the Seaboard, a post to which he was appointed in May, 1938. Mr. Rogers Is widely known throughout the South and in rail circles generally. Funeral For George Portman Notio* to Dcthtort and Creditors All partiea indebted to the estate of Bolivar D. Boykin are hereby notified to make payment to the undersigned^ and all parties, if any. having claims against the said es tate will present them likewise, duly attested, within the time pr^ scribed by law. 44^6c L. W. BOTKIN. II.* Administrator. Camden, 8. C., Jan. 10, 1947. Use Obronicle Want' Ads MALTZ INT0~^ CLARKSON TUtfStevia and SEE FOR >«URseLF^ WONOCRF VALUB theyw “ STtX "lYC CLARKSON TIRE SERVIC (o67 * yVj sT ",- George Portman, 58. died Thurs day morning, January 23. at the Camden hospital after an illness of several weeka. NMd a LAXATIVE? Blaele49raught to; * I'tlsually Brompt 2-Usually thorougli 3*Alw«ya ecoeoNacal CBUTlBN! %m€ OMIT AB BlUBBTCB Invest a Part of. Your Funds In BUILDING & LOAN SHARES , 3% ■*-J CURRENT DIVIDEND WATEREE BUILDmG & LOi ASSOCIATION ( - ' Fim Na<a Buk Biin<lh« Camden, S. C. TIm ^ t , >* i We Have... A wide variety of ‘ Plain Rail WINDOW SASH ALSO—^we have: Conunon Brick Brick Siding Roll Roofing 6 Penny Cut Nails 60 Penny Common Nails - and Wallboard Miller Lumber Co. EAST YORK S'TREET PHONE IM What’s Ahead in ’47? There are bif things stiead for the SoothI * How do we know? Bocanse the Southern RaRway "‘Serves the South.” BecauM our 50,000 ofikers and employees get around and talk to Southerners. Because our trains carry Soutbam products in ever-tncrasiMng volume and variety. , All eigne p<^t ehqad to an era of tremendoos growth and prosperity. Fectoiiee are going up everyuHtere, and many more are being plenned. Towns and dtica are thriving. Beet of aB, Soudiemers are fedng the fotum with.(q>timiam and confidence. By continuing to spend milUona of doHara hr equipment and for improvaments of all kinds, the Southern is preparing today fpr the traflfic of tomorrow ...keeping pece with tha gmarlng Aam— efficient, dependable railroa3 maas tranaportatibo. Wkh all Southamera cootinoing to wolh tofBMhar, Mte TOthualaatkadly believe'that what*a ahead In '47... md in the yeara besrood... apella evan greatar protperity •nd growth for the Southland. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM