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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY. JANUARY 20, 1938 New* Review of Current Events BRITAIN TO CURB JAPAN Chamberlain Roused by Arrogance at Shanghai • • Jackson Day Celebrated by the Democrats President Franklin D. Roosevelt, right, shakes hands with the speaker of the house, William B. Bankhead of Alabama, left, as Vice President John Nance Garner looks on, at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington. U/. J^idctuul 4^ SUMMARIZES THE WORLT SUMMARIZES THE WORLD’S WEEK C Western Newspaper Union. Neville Chamberlain Japanese Too Arrogant G reat Britain’s government, according to dispatches from London, has finally been driven by Japanese arrogance at Shanghai to the point of resist ance. The invaders have been demand ing full control of the captured city, to the virtual exclusion of other foreign in terests, and their troops there have treated British po licemen in the inter national settlement very roughly. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has taken personal command of a British program designed to curb the Japanese expansion of power, and is keeping Washington and Paris fully informed of his plans and actions. Also he has been in frequent telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Eden, vaca tioning at Cannes. A high government official in Lon don said Chamberlain had resolved “not to stand for Japanese use of military superiority in the present emergency to force concessions in Shanghai.” It was made plain that Britain would act only in harmony with the United States and France. That the Japanese are not afraid of Great Britain was indicated by a statement by Rear Admiral Tanet- suga Sosa, retired, maintaining that it would be easy for the Japanese navy to reduce the British strong holds at Hongkong and Singapore before tire British main fleet could get there. Sosa said the only thing that could sefke Britain was to draw the United States into the war. —■¥■— Jackson Day Feasts * D emocrats who partook of Jackson day banquets in vari ous large cities paid about $250,000 into the purse of the party’s na tional committee. At the dinner in Washington President Roosevelt pleaded with the nation to under stand that his administration be- ieves it is helping and not hurting business by the drive against mo nopolistic practices. His talk was rather conciliatory. He promised a fight, but he called it a cheerful fight on his part, against a mere handful of the total business men and bankers and industrialists who can be expected to “fight to the last ditch to retain such autocratic control over the industry and the finances of the country as they now possess.” At the New York banquet Jim Farley staged the debut of Robert H. Jackson, assistant attorney gen eral, as a candidate for the governor ship of the Empire state. The young lawyer, who has attracted public at tention recently by attacks on big business, was the principal speaker. At a luncheon party he admitted he would be the Democratic nominee for governor “if the party wants me.” Jackson is believed by many to be the President’s choice for the 1940 presidential nomination. —+— Budget Message Summary \AORE vitally important than his annual message on the state of the nation was President Roose velt’s budget message to congress. In it he forecast a deficit of $1,088,- 129,600 for the current fiscal year which ends on June 30, and a deficit of $949,606,000 for the 1939 fiscal year. There was no promise that the budget would be balanced in the near future, the national revenue es timates being reduced because of the depression. Nearly a billion dollars was asked by the President for national de fense because of “world conditions over which his nation has no con trol,” and more may be called for soon for the same purpose. Summarized, the President’s budget statement said: Revenues for the next fiscal year will total $5,919,400,000, a decrease Senator Vandenberg of $401,076,000 from the present fis cal year. Expenditures, exclusive of debt retirements, will total $6,896,000,000, a decrease of $539,600,000 from the present fiscal year. National defense appropriations will total $991,300,000, an increase of $34,300,000. Later the President may ask for additional funds to construct several extra naval vessels. ' Relief expenditures for the next fiscal year will total roughly $1,138,- 304,000, a decrease of $841,356,000 from the present fiscal year. The deficit will be financed through Social Security and other trust funds and not through public borrowing. The deficit estimate for the fiscal year which ends June 30 has been raised from $695,000,000 to $1,088,- 100,000, because of the business re cession. Expenditures for new highways, new rivers and harbors projects, new public buildings, new recla mation projects and other new pub lic works will be reduced sharply. The public debt will reach a rec ord high of $38,528,200,000 on June 30, 1939. —+— Vandenberg's Stand S ENATOR ARTHUR H. VAN DENBERG of Michigan is not going to seek the Republican nom ination for President in 1940, but if it' is offered him he will not refuse the honor. He so stated in a letter to Joseph Leib, organizer of a movement against a third term for Mr. Roosevelt. The senator, whose term expires in 1941, asserted he would not work for or coijptenance any organized effort to obtain the presiden tial nomination for him, but added: “I hope I shall never run away from any public duty or obligation which confronts me.” In his letter he hinted he expects that a new form of opposition will develop against Roosevelt as a re sult of the split in the Democratic party and Republican activities in seeking to form a new program through a committee of 150 repre sentatives of all groups within the Republican party. Wheeler HitjT.C.C. CENATOR BURTON K. WHEEL- ^ ER of Montana, chairman of the senate railroad finance investigat ing committee, charged in a state ment that the interstate commerce commission is using “trick rabbits” in solving carrier problems. He accused the finance division of the I. C. C., which must approve government loans to railroads be fore they are granted by the Recon struction Finance corporation, of de liberately violating the law and “calmly gambling” on a stock mar ket increase to “protect the taxpay ers’ money.” Wheeler’s ire was aroused by con ditions surrounding a loan of $6,000,000 by the RFC to the Erie railroad and an $8,000,000 RFC loan to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Civil Service^ Lags OONGRESS was told by the civil ^ service commission that its fail ure to place employees of newly cre ated government agencies was be coming “a matter of grave public concern.” “Wholesale exemptions such as have been permitted in the last year must cease if the merit system is to prevail,” the commission said. It made these recommendations: Place first, second and third class postmasters under civil service. Authorize the President to draft all nonpolicy forming employees in to the classified service. Make retirement compulsory for government employees at the age of seventy and optional at sixty years, after 30 years’ service, or at sixty-two after 15 years’ service. Irvin S. Cobb 'in «>M> ^Jhinkd about Butchery by Air. S AN ANTONIO, TEXAS. — Following the example of II Duce and that air-minded son of his, who wrote a brave book describing the joy of bombing undefended mud villages full of women and children, one of the leading statesmen of Italy has delivered a speech declaring war is the most glorious, most inspiring, most beautiful thing on earth. Inquiry discloses that this cheery patriot is a hero in his own right. As an officer, he enthusiastically participated in the retreat from Caporetta. Caporetta was the place where all ranks of an entire army, with vic tory against the en emy right around the corner, sudden ly remembered they had sworn to die in the last ditch and started for the ex treme rear to look for it. Or it may have been that ev erybody just simul taneously felt home sick. Anyhow, it was months before some of them caught up with their panting. So it’s possible this blood-thirsty orator has confused the science of warfare with the sport of foot racing. • • * The Meaning of Words. A DISTINGUISHED gentleman, who never admitted the Eight eenth amendment was a failure, is said to be comforting the drys with words of wisdom, his attitude—in effect—being this: The causes of sanity and safety suffer because certain distillers and many local retailers indiscriminate ly sell an unnecessarily high-pow ered product, the results being law breaking, property damage; danger and personal injury and untold suf fering for innocent parties; homi cides, mutilations, often a horrid death for the purchaser of the arti cle in question. To extend the argument further, let us change just three words: “ . . . Certain automobile manufacturers and many local agents indiscrim inately sell an unnecessarily high- powered product, the results being law-breaking, property damage; danger and personal injury and un told suffering for innocent parties; homicides, mutilations, often a hor rid death for (he purchaser of the article in question.” Now then, when the aforesaid gen tleman kindly proves that, in sell ing cars capable of traveling 130 miles an hour or even faster, for use on highways having a speed limit of 60 miles an hour, or less, he is promoting the causes of sanity and safety, I’ll turn prohibitionist with him. • * * Practical Jokes. T HREE city sportsmen drove into the Kerrville country in Texas. Everywhere the lands were posted. But one of the party knew an old rancher whose acres bordered the highway. Leaving his mates at the road, he went to ask permission to hunt deer on the property. “Sure,” said the owner. “Bust right in—my place is full of bucks; I never gun ’em myself. Now do me a favor. As you turn into the lot, you’ll see an old, crippled, sick white mare. She oughter be dead, but I ain’t got the heart to kill qny living creature. Put her out of her misery, will you?” The gratified huntsman had a waggish idea. As he opened the pasture gate, he let out a terrific yell. “I feel so good I’ve got to shoot something!” he whooped. “Believe I’ll shoot a horse to start with.” With that, he hauled off and blast ed down the feeble old nag where she leaned against the fence. “And now,” as he turned on his horrified companions, “I believe I’ll shoot me a couple of so-and-soes.” He waved his rifle in their direc- tion. The next instant one had vaulted out of the car and had him down, choking him until his tongue stuck out like a pink plush necktie. They were halfway back to town, with a large man sitting on his head and another driving like mad to find a lunatic asylum or a stout jail, be fore the humorist succeeded in con vincing them it was all just clean, boyish fun. Now the rest of Texas is wonder ing whom the joke’s on. IRVIN S. COBB. Copyright.—WNU Service. Closed Doors to World About 500 years ago a Tokugawa shogun (dictator) closed Japan’s doors to the world and her foreign shipping stopped. But for centuries before that, Japanese fishermen and delegates of the Daimyo (Feudal lords) sailed extensively along the China coast. They even voyaged to Siam, Sumatra and Java. In the earlier open-door days, the shogun- ate designated certain vessels called “go-shu-in-sen” as trading ships. Handsome Tweeds the Year Around By CHERIE NICHOLAS PIASTER than you 1 can say selet waist “swing skirt,” styles may come and styles may go, but when apparel for outdoor, for travel and for wear during the varied activities of the day is to be considered, women whose clothes carry the air and tone of the thor oughbred inevitably select the class ically correct, meticulously tailored wool (preferably tweed) garments and ensembles that are right for wear through all seasons and in all weathers. It is with this thought in mind that we call your attention to the handsome travel and resort coats illustrated and to the suit which is every inch an aristocrat. Invest in outfits of this distinctive char acter, made of sterling worth Har ris tweeds, as they are and you lay the foundation for a wardrobe that will carry you through with a pa trician air in any group, at any hour of the day and at any season of the year. There is much of romance and in teresting story that surrounds the history of the quality-kind tweeds that fashion these models. They are not produced by any one com pany, but are of pure virgin wool developed in Scotland and spun, dyed, finished and handwoven . by the islanders of the outer Hebrides. The island of Harris is the one that has given its name to these hand- loomed tweeds, but the fabrics are also made in neighboring islands. The distinctive coloring of these tweeds is also traceable to their peculiar origin. Nearly all the dye comes from native herbs, roots, lichens, mosses and seaweeds and other natural vegetable resources. The various formulae for these dyes are heirloom secrets, jealously guarded. Having told you in part the story of romance that surrounds the tweeds used for the garments pictured, let’s consider the styling points that add to their chic. The traditionally correct topcoat to the left is tailored of handloomed tweed in herringbone pattern. It is single- breasted and full length, with free straight hanging lines. By the way, advance models particularly stress the importance of straight hanging lines for spring coats. In a warm red brown this coat combines beau tifully with sports costumes of any type or color. The high round collar and loose swagger lines that identify the sturdy topcoat of luxurious tweed centered in the group are eminently youthful. A fine line check in deep brown is striking against the light tan background in wide herringbone weave. Leather buttons at the front closing repeat the deep brown accent. Leather is another interest ing theme for spring. It is used for pipings, for buttons, for applique and various other trimmings. The classic suit for all weather, all season wear, is here inter preted in the aristocratic tweed that hails from Scottish isles. Soft shades of blue green are blended in herringbone pattern for the fitted, broad-shouldered jacket with mon otone skirt in matching blue, pro viding smart contrast as to fabric patterning. Sometimes the order is reversed and the skirt is of the pat terned tweed topped with a mono tone jacket. In some instances en sembles are shown which include hats of matching tweeds and even bags are tailored of the same tweed. © Western Newspaper Union. ALL-OVER TUCKS By CHERIE NICHOLAS a - '4 m v | 1 «?. 1 •f Watch the new mid-season light weight wool dresses and take note of the goodly number that achieve their chic and their charm via a tuck technique such as you see here pictured. The material is a red worsted of cashmere-like softness with all-over tucking and a trim ming of corded scallops of self-fab ric finishing neck and short sleeves. The red suede peak-crown hat is a favorite type. Initialed Hats Hats with initials are being intro duced in Paris. RICKRACK TRIMMING INSPIRES WEAVING There is something so refreshing and attractive about rickrack on cottons or linens. So it is not sur prising to find this trimming at last having an influence upon weaves and patterns for this spring. One sees it in both imports and Ameri can fabrics. Usually the rickrack which appears in a stripe or band arrangement is carried out in col ors keyed to the rickrack trimming, suggesting further trimming up if desired. These patterned cottons and linens have a very definite place in connec tion with the fashion for decorated materials, as they have that hand worked look which women like. Paris Shoe Designer Now Returns to Use of Satin For evening, Joseph Casale, Paris shoe designer, says that smart wom en are turning back to satin slip pers. Most important is a hand some high-heeled Roman sandal type trimmed with a touch of me tallic kid, but colored to match the gown with which it is worn. Suede and satin is a new combi nation for shoes in Paris, and side lacings with smooth, snug-fitting in steps are taking the fancy of fash ion leaders. Chiffons Are New Tucked and plaited chiffons in dark shades are shown for daytime and evening in the Paris midseason collection. T/PS l0 (jardeners Soil Study Important A FEW minutes’ study of your garden soil just before plant ing may make a marked differ ence in your success as a gar dener. Clayey soils require the most careful handling, but they are heavily productive. Sandy soils are “early” and sandy loams are just about ideal for most home garden crops. In some southern states two crops may be grown, one in the spring and one in the fall. Peas, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, carrots, rad ishes, and onions prefer plenty of moisture and moderately cool temperatures during develop ment, according to Harold Coul ter, vegetable expert. These veg etables should be planted about as early in fall as weather permits. The following vegetables are not as hardy as those listed above and had best be grown in spring crops: Sweet corn, beans, tomatoes, pep pers, egg plant, cucumbers, mel ons, squash and pumpkin. They like abundant sunshine. They do best on loamy soils. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are an effective laxative. Sugar coated. Children like them. Buy nowl—Adv. Best Things Most Difficult According to the proverb, the best things are the most difficult. —Plutarch. 2 WAY RELIEF ' FOR TIE MISERY IF COLDS Take 2 BAYER ASPIRIN tabUts and drink a full glass of water. Rapsat trsatmsnt in 2 hours. If throat is soro from tho cold, crush and stir 3 BAYER ASPIRIN tablets In % glass of water. Garglo twice. This eases throat rawness and soreness almost instantly. All it usually costs to relieve the misery of a cold today ■*— is 3^ to 5^ — relief for the period of your cold 151 to 25/. Hence no family need neglect even minor head colds. 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