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TRi 1 r. •>' MSKLVKS. 4M'H NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD, 1 Forty-Third Year June 5, 1902 (iRMICK. S C. THHBSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1944 Number IS rt res? aL."; dHUrs’ worm of t). fi. (!f#NS)—Dur- fitw w«ekii lifted dls- ftmong ovor lehd-l«ai»^—how hkJA Ai'-j- —‘li'A oe eoapniiea ana we snouia expect re- Wtt Allies, report on lend-lease t thsAe hii potitidn we snotilan t worry this time, if over 88 bii- goods Stud now gone into tend* that iend-lesae it ftdl scale until end Japan have sur- the President said: ultimate measurement of that we have given, and have re&ived. Is not to be found in the dollar figures of lend-lease or reverse lend-lease. Nor can it be found in any dollar figures, since tijiman lives as well as material resources are involved in the ac counting. It can only be found in terms ‘of the battles won, the mil lions of enemy troops killed and captured and the hundreds of thou sands of lives saved because the United Nations have successfully combined all their resources in men and materials for winning victory.” Leo Crowley, head of the Foreign Economic administration, was even more specific on the question of repayment, when, following the President’s report, he said: “Since lend-lease material is being used against our mutual enemy, it is questionable whether our Allies should be required to repay us.” Some members of congress feel quite differently about this, how- cver. Senator McKellar of Tennes see has introduced a bill asking that We take over a large number of islands, now owned by our Al lies, tix repayment and to give our country added pa protection. He is interested in taking over islands in the neighborhood of the Panama ganaL A number of congressmen hive shown that they would support such a plan. Newsmen here are greatly puz- xled over the anti-trust action which the department Of Justice has taken against lending railroads and rail road associations, although most of them agree that It smacks strongly of politics. Tins railroads are charged With rate-fixing and with collusion in discouraging improve ments in equipment and service. But ft Is common knowledge that all railroad rates must be approved by the government’s own Inter state Commerce commission which is legally empowered to raise or lower rates. So, as far as analysts here can see, the railroads have no opportunity to get together to fix rates even if they should want to. And, as for improvements of equipment and services, the rail roads couldn’t get materials for such improvements in wartime. The suit, for example, objects to the railroads not furnishing new air conditioning equipment even though it is apparent to everyone that they would be severely criticized if they tried to get such luxury equipment in the middle of the war. Spokesmen on both sides of the political fence agree that this suit has a pungent political flavor—par ticularly in view of the fact that the railroads probably won’t have a chance to reply in court until the election is over. Annual Orphanage Day At McCormick And Republican Methodist Churches Annual EpwortlwMSrphanage Day 'will be observed with a free-will offering at McCormick and Repub lican Methodist Churches this Sunday, September 17. This offer ing will help the homeless children of today become strong men and women for tomorrw through the care they receive at this Methodist orphanage. In view of the fact that St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Plum Branch, has no church service next Sunday, Orphanage Day will be observed there on Sunday, Sep tember 24. J. Claude Evans, Pastor. Mrs. H. N. Coleman Servicemen’s Read- Calls For Volunteers justment Act Is To Knit Sweaters Now Effective Mr." H N. Coleman, production chairman of the local chapter of '—orjerm Red Cross, is calling for volunteer knitters. A large sb;-Mvr>f sweaters has ^ustbeen ■vtr-d'' and the wool is at The Peo- i)> - Drug Store with Mrs. C. R. *3 +, om, for all who will knit a sweater. Please call there and get a supply as soon as possible. X 1944 AAA Program AUSTRIAN WINTER PEAS To date the AAA office has olaced an order with Epting Dis- , x , -ributing Co. (or 46,000 pounds of; eran 5ho “ ld prese " t h ' s dlS0 „ har l f. f r i nr xpnnrnf.inn rprtifipat.p anH nir The Servicemen’s Rcadjustmen Act became effective in South Carolina on Monday, Sept. 4 Claims for readjustment allow ances can be filed by servicemen who served in any branch of th • active military services at an’ time after Sept. 16, 1940, provide they served at least 90 days or more, or if they were injured ir line of duty, the 90 day servic period would not be required. The United States Employment Service is prepared to take ser vicemen’s claims under this ac* and those who are eligible can re port at their convenience. A vet Austrian Winter Peas. 30,000 pounds of the peas have been de livered. 16,000 will be delivered around October 1, 1944. The pay ment for the seed will come from their 1944 soil building paynient. LIMESTONE Over 5,000 tons of ground lime- tone have been delivered to farms in this county. Orders have been made with the AAA office for 6250 more tons. We are expecting at least half of this to be deliver ed by December 31, 1944. Farm ers not receiving limestone under this program will have preference over the one’s that received lime in 1944. TERRACES The AAA has paid for building terraces under the Purchase Order Plan 297,194 feet to date. Other terraces have been built in the county by farmers themselves. These terraces will be checked by our Sr. field officer, Mr. William M. Freeland. Farmers who build or separation certificate and hi? social security card if he has one If the serviceman does not hav a social security card, he should apply for one through the Social Security Board, Federal Building, Greenwood. If the veteran had a social security card which has been lost, he can probably secure his number by requesting it from a former civilian employer. There are certain rules and reg ulations covering the payment of this readjustment allowances, and veterans are advised to discuss their claims with the United States Employment Service, 516 S. Main Street, Greenwood, or con tact the representative at the Mc Cormick County Court House any Friday morning between 9:00 and 12:30 o’clock. X LYTLE HULL The ‘Bill of Rights’—Safeguard to Freedom W. M. S. Of Pressley Memorial A. R. P. their own terraces are asked to Church Enjoys Jubi- check these terraces once more to be sure they meet specifications before reporting them to the AAA office. Call by this office next time you When, in the year 17fi5, the draft of the Constitution of the United States was submitted to the assem bled delegates from 12 *tates, there was objection to its adoption on the grounds that it was not sufficiently specific as to the rights of individ uals and of states. This led to an agreement to submit to the people certain "civil rights” amendments immediately after the adoption of the Constitution. Twelve amend ments were placed before the first congress at its first session, in the city of New York. Ten were adopt ed and became known as the “Bill of Rights.” As such they consti tute—in conjunction with the Con stitution proper—the essential, safe guard to our freedom. When they go—so does our right to call our selves free men. And, when those who are today “pooh - poohing” states’ rights, are able to destroy them—Individual rights will auto matically cease to be. BILL OF RIGHTS Article I Congress shall make no law respect ing an establishment of religion, or pro hibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of griev ances. Article n A well-regulated militia being neces sary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be Infringed. Article III No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the con sent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by 1 q \xr « Article IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and ef fects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Article V No person shall be held to answer for a capital or other infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in Jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. Article VI In all criminal prosecutions, the ac cused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which districts shall have been previously as certained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause ef the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. * Article VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twen ty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States than ac cording to the rules of the common law. Article VIII Excessive ball shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Article IX* The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Article X The powers not delegated to the Unit ed States by the Constitution, nor pro hibited by It to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. The “BiU of Rights”—the first 10 amendments to that greatest of all instruments of human freedom— the Constitution of the United States. Read them now—and weep when they are gone. f lee Birthday Party Turkey For Soldiers’ J Thanksgiving Dinner . The W. M. S. of the Pressley Me morial A. R. P. Church enjoyed are in town to check to see if you their jubilee birthday party on Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 11. — Turkey have earned your full soil building Friday afternoon at the home of f 0 r the soldiers’ Thanksgiving din- ’M FRIDAY and SATURDAY September 15th and 16th, 7:15 P. M. and 9:15 P. M. Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. JOHN WAYNE MARTHA SCOTT “IN OLD OKLAHOMA” Also A CARTOON “ANIMAL TRICKS” and CHAPTER 7 “TIGER WOMAN” Matinee Saturday 3:30 P. M. Adults 24c allowance. ' H. M. Freeland, Chairman McCormick Co. ACA. X Cannery Open On Tuesdays, Thursdays The cannery will be open to the public each Tuesday and Thurs day at 1:00 p. m. The cannery building will be open from 10:00 to 1:00 for the preparation of veg etables. The preparation can be done at home, if so desired. Paratrooper Saved j MONDAY and TITESDAY September 18th and 19th, 7:15 P, M. and 9:15 P. M. ANN BAXTER_THOMAS MITCHELL in “THE SULLIVANS” Also SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS and LATEST NEWS EVENTS Mrs. M. B. Wiggins. The beauti- n er — one of the time-honored fully decorated big birthday cake traditions ol the Army — will be was placed on a small table in the a fact again on Thanksgiving Day, center of the lawn with the chairs November 23, and every man will and benches around it. Mrs. W. E. Rheney, president, conducted a round of lively contests. Following prayer and the birth day offering for missions, Mrs. Rheney cut the cake and served it with delicious ice cream. X First Annual Beef Cattle Judging Con test Near Evans, Ga., September 26 4-H Club and FFA members in this county have been invited to send judging teams to the First Annual Beef Cattle Judging Con- have a generous portion. This was revealed today at Headquarters, Fourth Service Command with the statement the War Food Administration is mak ing certain that there will be e- nough turkeys for purchase by the Quartermaster Corps with a striction on the turkey sales until requirements are met. Despite the demand for the Army, however, it is expected that the production has been so great that no difficulty is anticipated in filling civilian needs. c/ltcGtimleK GoiMtfe~ Farm Mews (By G. W. Bonnette, County Agent) t Winter legumes should be plant- re-1 ed now. Many of our farmers have already secured seed. Through the AAA purchase order plan 46,- 000 pounds have been delivered, and through a cooperative order of the county agent 5,900 pounds of hairy vetch and crimson clover have been ordered. Pvt. W. D. Eason, Seventh army, who landed in southern France be fore H-hour, was saved by French Marquis and led by Mile. Celebos- cwitch (center) to group of hidden Germans. -X- WFmmrm ADMISSION: Adults, 30 cents; Children up to 12, 12 cents; Children 12 to 15, 18 cents, including tax. 3 “Neighborliness among farm folks is not only the expression of friendliness and unselfish coope ration; it is the essence of democ racy.” — The Furrow. test of the Twin States Livestock Association to be held on Tuesday, September 26, at the Georgia Here ford Ranch near Evans, Ga. This outstanding livestock event is sponsored jointly by the Twin States Livestock Association and the Georgia Hereford Ranch of which J. H. Weiss is owner. Judg ing will begin at 10 a. m. and farmers and cattle growers of Eastern Georgia and Western South Carolina are extended a cor dial invitation to attend. Prizes will be awarded as fol lows : 1. 1st prize teams (4-H and FFA) will receive a trip to the National Hereford Show with all expenses paid. 2. High Score individuals (4-H and FFA) will receive a trip to the National Hereford Show. 3. Second High Score individuals (4-H and FFA) will receive a $25.00 War Bond. 4. Third High Score individuals Cotton Used To Make Slings For . Army Rifles Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 11. — Cotton from the farms cf Dixie was the means by which the Ordnance De partment saved over $5,000,000 by using canvass webbing instead of leather to manufacture the slings for Army rifles, according to rec ords at Headquarters, Fourth Ser vice Command. Though the Army didn’t say anything about it at the time, the story opened two years ago when leather was a critical item and a desperate effort was being made to save it by substituting other ma terials. The leather slings were used to carry the rifles slung over the soldier’s shoulder and for steadying the weapon for highly accurate fire. Rigid tests of web slings, made of cotton, were ordered and they proved to be satisfactory. A total ; of 13,342,247 web slings were order- (4-H and FFA) will receive $10.00! cd. treated for moisture, mold and in War Stamps. | jungle conditions. Many tons of Boys and girls interested in the leather were saved and each web Judging Contest can secure infor- sling cost 40 cents less than one mation about rules and other de- made of leather, adding up to ov- tails from their respective county er five and a quarter million dol- 122 tomatoes to its credit. 18 have agents or vocational agriculture lars for Uncle Sam to spend on been pulled and I counted 104 on Plant large acreages of small grains. It is very important that we use good seed, a high rate of seed per acre, fertilize when plant ing with a complete fertilizer, and plant early. If you have hogs that need treating against cholera, or cattle to be treated, contact your county agent and let him arrange to se cure the State veterinarian. Don’t neglect your livestock. That lime must be scattered — if you can’t get a spreader, use the shovel — it’s slow, but a good job' can be done. We are terracing every day. If you want some terracing done, the first step is to go to the AAA of fice and sign an application blank. We will then come to your farm for an inspection. About a half million feet of good terraces have been built in this county already. A Terracing Demonstration will be held on the H. T. Warner Farm in Greenwood County September 19, 1944, by C. V. Phagan, Exten sion Agricultural Engineer. This place is six miles south of Green wood, and not so far from Ver- dery. See your county agent if you want a ride. Chief Fleming, here in McCor mick, has a tree tomato that has teachers. other war material. the vine a few days ago.