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icCORMICK ME3SENGE& w- r roblisbed Every Thursday Established June S, IMS edmond j. McCracken. Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Me- Cermick, S. C., as mail matter of ^ second class. . 'TICiN RATES: One jfCiir ^1*00 Six Months .75 Three Months JW Six Inch Sermon BY REV..ROBERT H. HARPER Peter’s Counsel to Scattered Christians. l<es«dn for May 30: I Peter 1:1; 2:11-25. Golden Text: I Peter 2:17. Peter, often a pilgrim in lands where he served as missionary and regarding himself and fellow Christians as strangers in a pass ing world, wrote Jewish Christians outside Palestine concerning their deportment among unbelievers. Pagans accused the Christians among them of mhny evil things, including disloyalty to established government. And Peter, in his counsel to scattered Christians, urged them to godly living, to be good citizens, to use their Christian liberty not as license, to render respect and obedience as servants, and to be patient under ill treatment and abuse. In this way they could hope, by disproving evil reports jof them, to win the respect of others and even lead others to “glorify God in the day of visitation.” For Peter evidently anticipated that God would yet come to pagans and lead them into sav ing knowledge—“in the day of visitation.” We may look back now and find that the apostle’s thought of pagans was realized by and by. Their day of visitation did come. We today may find excellent advice for ourselves in what Peter writes—in the midst of alien influences we can do much by genuine Christian living. Peter pointed his people to Jesus as the great Example of overcoming evil with good. And His followers may find in Him both the example and the power of establishing the good by doing the good. By LYTLE HULL Rationing Guide For South Carolinians Coffee Stamp No. 3 in War Ration Book Due good for one pound of coffee through May 30. N Foods Blue stamps in War Ration Book Fwo are used to ration processed foods — commercially canned, oottled and frozen fruits and veg- jtables, and including juices, all soups, dehydrated soup mixtures, iriecf fruits, and lentils. Dried peas recently were removed from the list of rationed foods and now may be bought without surren dering point stamps. Blue stamps D*, E and F expired kpril 30 after having been valid since March 25. Three blue stamps still good for processed food purchases are G, H and J which became valid on April 24 and will be good through June 7. They were originally scheduled to expire May 31, but the OPA has extended the period during which they can be used. The next three sets of blue stamps in War Ration Book Two: K, L and M, totaling 48 points, will become valid for buying pro cessed foods on Monday, May 24, and will continue good through July 7. Red ■ stamps in War Ration Book Two are used to ration meat, fats, oils, cheeses and can ned fish. Poultry, game and fresh fish are not rationed. Dur ing May these stamps may be used: Week beginning April 25. Red Stamps E (16 points), expire May 31, Week beginning May 2, Red Stamps F (16 points), expire May 31, Week beginning May 9, Red Stamps G (16 points), expire May 31, Week beginning May 16, Red Stamps H (16 points), expire May 31, Week beginning May 23, Red Stamps J (16 points), expire May 31. Price ceilings on beef, veal, lamb and mutton became effec Significancc of Tunisia The significance of the Allied victory in Tunisia grows with analysis. It. will without question have a very important bearing upon the uncertain Spanish atti tude. Just what this attitude was, no one—on our side of the fence at least—seems to have had any positive knowledge. But its uncer- ainty apparently made desirable he presence of a great many Allied troops along the Spanish- Moroccan frontier v/hile we were fighting next door in Tunisia. Ihe Spanish government suppos edly—regardless of any Axis favor itism — intended to remain neutral. But nothing is certain in times like these, and if Spain had gone over actively to the Axis side it would have been a severe blov; to our cause. Our victory in North Africa should have a deterring effect upoA those in Spain who may have been anxious to take up arms in the Axis cause. It is too bad it could not have the same effect upon a number of our articulate citizens who have been screaming for a declaration of war against beth Vichey France and Spain. These eff-stage warriors feel we haven’t enough opposition yet. France, the Jugoslav fighters India, China, Italy, Burma and Japan all are vitally affected Prior to the Allied conquest of North Africa no one of the Medi terranean states knew whom they would eventually face on the south. If it had been the Axis their lot would have appeared al most hopeless—practically sur rounded as they would have been. Our help would have seemed very remote and very uncertain. No one could have blamed those who weakened. It is difficult to imag ine the significance of tnis vic tory to them. Italy nrw faces possible invasion arid pos~ib-.c loss, for all time, of .r North African possessions. Most Italians hate Germany. They were driven into this war by an egomaniac in whom they have probably now lost a great deal of confidence. What will the result be? Will they revolt and turn against their present allies? It is possible. Allied occupation of North Afri ca must certainly have its effect upon the Mediterranean shipping routes; and if it means that Allied shipping can be well protected a- j long the African coast ant j through the Suez canal, then the | supply routes to the Far East wil- i oe shortened. From the standpoint of immedi ate aggressive action by us on the ! Continent: the Allies now prac- I tically surround the German and ‘ Italian members of the Axis on three sides—the Atlantic, the Rus sian and the Mediterranean. That is a long, long line to watch and to defend—especially in these days of rapidly transported forces. It is very -wonderful and very encouraging but it won’t do us as much good as it should unless it is followed up energetically on the battlefront and on the homefront. In the old days, an important bat tle almost ended a campaign. The victor stopped to rest and to pre pare himself for the next meeting, while the vanquished moved off a few score miles where he could lick his wounds in safety. But in modern motorized warfare the de feated side is kept on the run un til it is pushed into the sea or up against a stone wall. The Ger mans added this new touch to the age-old game of war, and the Tu nisian campaign has shown us tc be excellent pupils. The same rule of uninterrupted and continuous attack applies to the homefront— more war bonds, bigger crops and fewer strikes: or back we go to the old days of wondering if the war will last five more years or ten. -rf Memorial Day Takes on a New Meaning tive May 17. Revised price ceil ings *on all parts of processed hams became effective May 17. Gasoline Coupon No. 5 in “A” book good for three gallons but must last through July 21—four months in stead of two, as was formerly the case. Service To Retailers Price panels are now in opera tion on most local rationing boards. Price clerks are available to give retail merchants individu al service on ceiling price regula tions and amendments. Shoes Stamp No. 17 in War , Ration Book One can be used to buy a pair of rationed shoes through June 15, Stamp No. 18 in War Ration Book One will become valid June 16 for one pair of shoes. Some types of- shoes are not rationed. # ' y Sugar Stamps 15 and 16 in War Ra tion Book One become valid Mon day, May 24, and will be good for five pounds of sugar each for canning and preserving until October 31. Persons needing more than ten pounds of sugar for canning and preserving should apply to their local War Price and Rationing Boards. Stamp 13 in War Ration Book One will be come valid June 1 and will be good for five pounds of sugar until August 15. Tires Owners of passenger cars and commercial vehicles using tires smaller than 7.50 by 20 may get their casings recapped with re claimed rubber camel back with out applying to their local war price and rationing boards for certificates. A driver with a mileage raton of more than 240 miles monthly is entitled, begin ning May 1. to new Grade I cas ings when he needs replacements. Certificates for tires and tubes may be used at any time con venient to the holders. Town And Farm In Wartime \ •NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING AT YOUR , SERVICE TOvHELP YOU SELL' Farmers First For Gas Any person in South Carolina using gasoline for non-highway farm purposes will be given pref erence by a recent order of the Petroleum Administrator. The re quirements of any person who presents valid E, R, or bulk cou pons for motor fuel for non-high way farm uses will receive first consideration by all suppliers. A 10-day inventory restriction on fuel oil has also been removed, to permit stocks to be built up in preparation for next winter. Used Inner Tubes Are Ration-Free Used inner tubes for passenger car or truck tires can now be purchased without a ration certif icate. All rationing regulations have been removed on used tubes to help conserve the supply of new ones. Longer Furlough Granted The War Department has au thorized extension of the fur lough period between the day of induction and the date men must report for duty from seven days to fourteen days. This change will be made in all com mands not later than July 1. Af- j rer July 1, but before September ■ 1, the period will be increased | from fourteen days to twenty-one days. Stoves To Be Rationed Rationing of six types of stoves (including laundry stoves, but excluding water heaters) will be gin late in June. Thoy 4 include coal or wood, oil, and gas cook ing stoves. After the plan be comes effective, you must have a purchase certificate from you’ ration board to buy a stove. Cer tificates will be issued on the basis of need. No Special Gas For Vacation Vacations are fine, but there will be no extra gasoline for vacation travel for South Caro linians this year, say State OPA officials. Both rubber and gaso line supplies are too critical to al low motorists any “luxury” gaso line rations. Stop Egg Shortage No more shell eggs can be kept in storage after June 15, the War Food Administration says, excep) to fill Government contracts, *HU(?E>Y DEAR! I $AW W $-U)-E-£-T-E-$-T DRESS ‘N roiw TOD A Y FOR ONL Y J &/8Z2 - -- '--IT looked so lcvely on me, but) EVEN AT WAT PRICE / WOULDN'T ” THINK O! j^5UY!N6 for a small “working inventory.” Putting eggs in Storage has been prohibited since May 20, when all eggs in storage were reserved for Government purchases. Scouting For Scrap More than 120,000 Boy Scouts and 40,000 Cub Scouts will tramp the woods and valleys of South Carolina this summer on a new kind of scouting expedition. They will be exploring for heavy scrap iron that can later be brought in to collection points. Over night camps will permit the boys to cover- a wider territory and to carry some light scrap back to collection trucks. To Renew Gas Rations By Mail South Carolina car ov/ners and motorcycle owners may renew their present gasoline books by mail. Be sure to send your tire inspection record together with ycur expired book to your local war price and rationing board. More Radio Catteries To bring relief to farmers in non-electrified areas of the nation, production of radio batteries has been boosted to 425.000 a month, the Consumers Durable Goods Division of WP3 has announced. If the present rate of production is continued over a twelve-month period, normal requirements for the 3.200,090 radios estimated tc be on farms will be met. Get 50 Gals. Of Gas Any Time South Carolina farmers will benefit from a change made in Petroleum Administrative Order No. 4 which allows bulk deliveries of gasoline in quantities of 50 gallons or more, to be made at any time. This will be particular ly helpful to farmers who drive to town after work and buy gaso line in steel drums of 50-gallons or more capacity. Beeswax And Rags The State Salvage Committee has announced that the country is facing an acute shortage of beeswax and of linen rags. South Carolina beekeepers are asked to sell beeswax to hide or tallow merchants, and housewives are urged to turn in rags necessary in war industries, to scrap deal ers. X It’s Harvest Time Saving crimson clover seed is especially important this spring in view of the fact that no seed will be available from overseas this year, says D. E. Crawford of the McCormick soil conservation district, and G. W. Bonnette, County Agent. The United States 1 normally imports about half the ! crimson clover seed used in this 1 country from Europe. For this reason, and because of an expected increase in the a- creage pf crimson clover that will be sown next fall as a result of the demand for dairy and live stock products in the Food-for- Freedom program, seed of this legume will likely be scarce un less more seed is harvested locally this spring. Crimson clover seed is easily harvested, they state. It can be harvested by beating out the seed after the clover is mowed, or by stripping the seed from the heads of growing clover, either by hand or with homemade implements. Cleaned jfeed are harvested with combines or by cutting and threshing the crop. Most farmers prefer the unhulled seed to the cleaned seed as chanqes for ob taining a good stand are conceded to be better with unhulled seed. Crimson clover seed are ripe enough for mowing when two- thirds to three-fourths of the seed heads can be pulled easily from the seed stem. Stripping can be done only when the heads are full ripe and dry. They urge every farmer with crimson clover at least to harvest sufficient seed to take care of his own planting requirements next fall. However, with larger acreages of winter cover crops in prospect, a good price is expected for crimson clover seed, and there will probably be a good market for any extra seed har vested. X Red Stamp J Ts x Valid Thru June COLUMBIA, May 26.—Instead of expiring on May 31, as scheduled, red stamp J in War Ration Book Two will be valid throughout the month of June for the purchase of meats and fats, it was an nounced today by the state Of fice of Price Administration. This change, OPA officials said, was made at the request of food retailers, who anticipated a rush on the Saturday before Memorial Day and feared that difficulty would be experienced in handling the unusually heavy volume of buying. Red stamp J became valid Sun day, May 23.