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✓ V TRUE TO OURSELVBS. OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. Forty-Fourth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1945 Number 9 l Washington, D. C. (NWNS).—The state department continues to be busy denying peace rumors, but the rumors continue. Most persis tent of them is one that Premier Stalin went to the Potsdam confer ence with the terifts~wMch-the Jap anese were willing to accept. The Japanese may or may not have launched “peace feelers” but anyone who takes any stock in these unfounded reports should re member the similar rumors about Germany which were rampant dur ing the African phase of the war in 1942. Our government has made it clear that no terms other than unconditional surrender will be ac cepted—but that this will not mean enslavement of the Japanese peo ple. Since we know,our govern ment will accept no other ”terms,’* any that may be offered are worth- Military leaders here do not ex pect the Japanese to surrender un til. sometime next year—perhaps not until 1947. They feel certain that a full invasion will be neces sary to bring the Japs to their knees. • • • With the announcements of re conversion to some civilian produc tion in many large manufacturing plants, the OPA is working to set tip a plan for pricing new products so that manufacturers will get a lair profit and consumers won’t have to pay too much. Most indus tries intend to seek higher than pre war prices and have notified the OPA of that intention. With auto mobiles, for example, it is estimat ed that labor costs are now 25 per cent higher than they were in 1941, and that additional coifs vWH be passed on to the consamer. According to the part of the re conversion price plane which al ready has been woriced out, manu facturers will submit data on in creased costs to the OPA and get a new ceiling price set within a few days. The increases permitted will be based on formulas worked out by OPA. Stating the confidence of the OPA that its plan will provide the basis for a fair profit to industry, James F. Brownlee, deputy administrutor for price of the OPA, said: “At the same time, this program maintains our guard against the inflation of prices and operating costs which ultimately led to the destruction of so many businesses and jobs after the last war and delayed success ful reconversion for two years.” By the end of this year there should be a sizable amount of mer chandise on the market which hasn’t been seen since the war started. Automobiles will, by the end of the year, probably be avail able only on priority, and other needed heavy home equipment may still be hard to get—but we can expect soon to see some re frigerators, washing machines, lawn mowers and a lot of smaller items. Tires, it is predicted, will probably be available to A card holders around the beginning of 1946. • • • Thirty dollars a week, or 75 cents an hour for a 40-hour week, is apt to become the legal minimum pay within two years. Bills have been introduced into both houses of con gress to amend the Fair Labor Standards act of 1938 to provide for this. The bills seek to set the mini mum at 65 cents an hour for a 44- hour week for the first year. 75 cents for a 42-hour week for the second year, and 75 cents for a 40- hour week after that. The present act provides for a 40-cents an hour minimum wage. Thus, if the new legislation goes through, which seems quite likely, minimum wages will be almost double what they were in 1938. Ed. *?oUt: This neunpaper hat ar ranged with the Washington Bureau of National Weekly Service at 621 Union Tout Bldg.. Washington 5, D. C* to anstcer questions pertaining to service- ; man and veteran*. These questions will be answered in this column if addressed as above. No replies can be made by . mail, but this paper will print answers to all questions received. Q.—I still have some back pay coming from the army. Bow do I get It? A.—Address your inquiry to the ■ finance officer of the camp in the United States from whiph you were • discharged or transferred to the en listed reserve corps. Be sure to print full name and serial or serv ice number. Q.—Upon my retain home, 1 find bills here for income tax. 1 thought these taxes were forgiven to members of the armed serv- * Ices. A.—In some cases, federal and state laws provide for deferment or adjustment of tax returns for servicemen or veterans. We suggest you contact your nearest office of the Collector of Internal Revenue for further information. Q.—Does a returned soldier have any protection against civil lawsuits? A.—In general, the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief act protects servicemen and women up to six months after their discharge by making it possible for the courts to . suspend enforcement of certain civ il liabilities during that time. These include lawsuits for collection of debts, contracts, repossession of property, collection of certain taxes, sale of property for taxes, eviction of dependents for non-pay ment of rent, insurance premiums, and rights in public land. We sug gest you contact your local se lective service board about your . protection in your individual prob lem. Q.—Can you tell me the amount •f disability pension to which I am entitled? A.—We suggest you apply to your nearest Veterans administration of fice since amounts vary. The law provides that if you are discharged from the armed forces with a disability due to service you may be entitled to disability benefits in cluding a pension. The amount pay able runs from $11.50 a month for 10 per cent disability up to $115 a month for 100 per cent disability. In addition, there are special rates and allowances for specific injuries and more seriously disabling con ditions. > Q.—Are all veterans entitled to wear the lapel button and where can they be obtained? A.—If you served honorably on or after September 8, 1939, you are entitled to wear the lapel button. If you did not get one when you were mustered out of service, the button may be obtained at most any military or naval installation upon presentation of a discharge certifi cate or other certificate of service. Q.—How do I keep my service life Insurance In force? A.—You do two things, (1) Pay the premium direct, make check or money order payable to the Treas urer of the United States and mail it to the Collections subdivision. Vet erans administration, Washington 25, D. C. You may arrange to pay your premiums monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. (2) Your insurance was originally issued on what is called the Five-Year-Level- Premium-Term Plan. At any time after it has been in force a year, and before the end of five years, you may convert it into Ordinary life, 20-payment life or 30-pay ment life. Your new policy will have regular cash values after the first year from which you can bor row, if necessary. If you wish to change your beneficiary, write the Director of Insurance, Veterans Ad ministration, Washington 25, D. C. If you let this insurance lapse, you will be unable to buy similar pro tection for yourself and your family at the same cost. *********** KEEP FAITH \wHhus—\ baying i MR 60*08 Do you scoff, “Boy stuff”, when 4-H club work is mentioned? Well, remember that boy stuff is the on ly stuff from which men are made. you smHIM! HE NEEDSK#^’/ BUVUIflR BOROS Home-raised poultry and pigs 9111 put the eat back in meat dur ing these hard-rationed wartime Admiral Nimitz Urges Continued t Paper Salvage Admiral Chester W. Nimitz took time out from his daily blasting of the Jap homeland to send the fol lowing important message back home through county salvage chairmen and newspapers of th2 United States: “TO ALL SALVAGE WORKERS: “The fighting in Europe has stopped, but the war for us will not end until victory over Japan is won. The job of supplying our Forces on land, sea and air with needed war materials—food, e- quipment, ammunition, etc., must continue unabated for the dura tion. Ail the materials needed to finish the job in the Pacific re quire paper in one form or anoth er to reach the various fighting fronts and there must be no lax ity in providing the paper needed, in the quantity needed and on time. “The men, women and children on the home front have done a magnificent job in conserving pa per and in collecting critically needed waste paper to meet the mounting demands of the mili tary. This effort must not cease, rather it must be accentuated, and I urgently request you to con tinue your active participation in this splendid work to the end of the war. (Signed) C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U. S. N., Com- mander-in-Chief, U. S. Pa cific Fleet & Pacific Oceans Areas.” Mt. Carmel News Preaching At Buffalo Baptist Qmreh Sunday, August 5th Anncfiincement is made that the Rev. W. E. Brant will fill his first appointment as pastor of Buffalo Baptist Church Sunday, August 5th. Sunday school will be at 3:30 p. m. with preaching service immediately afterward. .* Revival At McCor mick Methodist Church Starts On Sunday, August 5th Revival services will begin at the McCormick Methodist Church the first Sunday in August and will continue through Friday ev ening. There will be no morning service after Sunday. The services will begin promptly at 8:30 o’ clock. Rev. C. O. Bell from Dun- ean Methodist Church In Green ville will do the preaching. M. E. Boozer, Pastor. . X Will Clean Off Newby Cemetery On August lOth The date for the annual clean- 'ng of Newby cemetery has beer set for Friday, August 10th. Help or a contribution from all person? nterested in the cemetery will b appreciated. Dinner on the grounds. Lynn Jennings. xr War Price And Rationing Office In New Quarters Announcement is made that the ^ocal War Price and Rationing Board office has been moved into the building next door to J. R. Corley’s store, formerly known as Jester’s Meat Market Office hours are: 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.; 1:30 p. m. to 4:00 p. m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 o. ra. Mt. Carmel people were rather surprised to think we had an earthquake Thursday morning and the very heavy thunder storm ana rain which accompanied it was very heavy. Just one ^heavy clap of thunder following another was the heaviest in years. A. very fine rain accompanied the storm and the rain was much needed. Mrs. Hunter McKinney, Martha Jeane, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton were visitors in McCormick Mon day afternoon. Mrs. W. B. Sharp and Miss Nita Curtis were recent visitors in Cal houn Falls. Sen. and Mrs. L. L. Hester are quite happy to have Mr. Pat Hes ter spending a few days with them. We are sorry to say that Mr. Ben Hester of Texas, who is visit ing his brothers here, was carried to the Anderson Hospital last night. We all hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter McKinney and Martha Jeane enjoyed a pleasant visit with Miss Kathleen McKinney at her home near Mc Cormick. Mrs. D. J. McAllister was a vis itor in her father’s home Sunday. Mr. Jones has been quite ill, but is better. Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. Gladys Bowyer returned home from their visit to Walterboro Thursday night. txt Weevil Damage Mounts Higher Florence, July 23.—During the week ending July 21 the percent age of boll weevil infestation was 24, based on counts in 271 fields in 39 counties, according to rec ords compiled by F. F. Bondy, federal entomologist located at Florence. The lower Piedmont section, which is deficient in rain fall, shows the smallest percentage of infestation. The report says in part: • . “Cotton as a rule looks good and is fruiting rapidly over the most OT the state, but that in the lower counties is maturing rapidly and squares are scarce. Boll weevils are abundant in these areas and practically all squares are punc- tuerd, with considerable injury being done to young bolls. It is very probable that a great deal of boll injury will occur this year, as second generation weevils are now emerging in large numbers. The square infestation will no doubt rise very sharply over the entire state during the next week. “The upper Piedmont section faces a critical boll weevil situa tion. Most of the cotton is young and the infestation is becoming leavy in practically all fields. If conditions for weevil development remain favorbale for another week, the chances are that the mtire Piedmont will suffer rath- r heavy boll weevil losses. “Some of the better farmers in :he state are showing concern ov er the boll weevil situation and a few are dusting for boll weevil control; however, the average farmer is showing no concern and no effort i§ being or will be made to control it.” X '********* * Oldest Active G.I. S/Sgt. Harry (“Pop”) Rudolph of Brooklyn, N. Y., who claims his 66 years makes him the oldest G.I. on active duty. He was recently returned from the Central Pacific because he was considered “over age.” “I’m staying in the army until V-J Day and I’d like to see the person who can stop me,” he says. Will Clean Off Old Willington Cemetery On August 8th We will clean off Old Willington cemetery on Wednesday, August 8th. Dinner will be served on the grounds. Mrs. L. F. McNair, For Committee. X Notice To All Who Are Interested In Bethany Cemetery The cemetery has to be cleaned off. Please make your contribu tion to the. committee. Mrs. E. H. Christian, W. K. McDonald, Y. E. Seigler, E. C. Cheatham, Chairman. dajs, j Garden adversity must not spell defeat for the Victory gardener. “Conservation crop rotations in the Cotton Belt logically center a- round cotton, the most dependa- able and valuable cash crop. Com bined with legumes, cover crops, j grains, and other crops, cotton in the rotation gives* larger returns per acre and provides needed cash income, livestock feed, and other products.” — National Cottonseed Products Association, Educational Service. Poultry Short Course At Clemson August 21-23 Clemson, July 28.—P. H. Good ing, Clemson extension poultry specialist, announces that the an nual poultry short course will be held at Clemson August 21, 22, and 23, with a program of discussion, laboratory, and practical demon strations to cover the important phases of poultry production and improvement. Besides members of the poultry staffs of the Clemson Efctensior Service and the Experiment Sta tion, there will be poultry special ists from the U. S. Department o< Agriculture and elsewhere to help conduct the short course work./ Included in the three-day pro gram will be flock selection anr culling, hatchery operation, feed ; ng and management problems netting maximum egg production oullorum disease and its cont.ro 1 he Poultry Improvement Plar turkey production, etc. Mr. Gooding states that flock selecting and pullorum-testing a Tents who have attended th "hort course the past two yea~ vill not be required to attend th 1945 session in order to have thei licenses renewed. He adds, how ever, that no persons will be is sued such licenses except thosr complying with the National Poul try Improvement Plan or working for a participant in the Plan. Ex aminations for selecting and test ing agents will be held the last day of the short course. For those attending the short course rooms will be available in the college dormitories at no charge, but it will be necessary for occupants to bring their own pillow, bed linen, towels, and light cover. Meals may be had at va rious eating places on the cam pus. CAMP parents “The greatest problem in running a boy’s camp,” a camp director told me, “is teaching parents to be have.” In general, the men who run camps, or who work at them as counselors or instructors, know how to get along with boys and have little difficulty in getting the boys to toe the mark and comply with the camp rules. But parents, according to my In formant, constantly are seeking: special privileges for their off spring. Mrs. Smith writes the di rector that Johnny Smith has a> very fussy appetite and mustn’t be forced to eat anything but those things on his special diet (at tached) . Mrs. Jones thinks the camp’s ban on packages of candy from home- is a little too much of a hardship and hides a large box of fudge in Tommy’s trunk, thus encouraging her son to disobey the rules. Mrs. Thompson is afraid that some of the boys may be too rough with her little darling and seeks special protection for him by tell ing the camp authorities that he has “a heart condition.” And Mr. Brown (for many fa thers are as bad as mothers) comes rushing up to camp to raise the roof because his bully son has been punished for beating up one of the smaller boys. LETTERS . . . telephone It is easy to sympathize with both the camp authorities and the parents in many cases. To many parents, camp is the first break in their constant con tact with their youngsters, and they *re maturally uneasy. Junior has *>een under the parental eye for eight, nine or ten years and then— suddenly—he is left with a group of total strangers where he must shift %>r himself. “Write to me often, dear,” are usually the last words which a S uother has with her son after de- ivering him to camp. And when •he gets home and day after day foes by without as much as a post card, she can’t help getting wor ried. Is he sick? dead? unhappy? -or, she hopes—having too goo$! a time to write. Ihit many mothers can’t stand the drdeal of waiting for letters. They telephone. ' Perhaps you -heard the story about the mother who did tele phone. I think it appeared recent- ly in one of the popular magazines. The gist of it wgs: she got the camp authorities on the phone. They said they yvould try to locate her boy. She waited for a loxg time. Finally, after contemplating the loving conversation she would have with her son, she heard his breathless voice speaking to her. “Hello mom—what do you want?” he panted, “hurry up—I'm on tbjrd: base.” Ninety per cent of the mothers who are tempted to telephone be cause they become overanxious for word from their sons can rest as sured, based on experience of oth ers, that no news is good news— it means your boy is busy having the time of his life. DON’TS . . . confidence “Don’t telephone,” perhaps should head the list of “don’ts” for par ents, which would make it much easier for the men who spend each summer trying to give millions of boys a healthful, pleasant vacation. Other important “don’ts” are: Don’t send candy, cakes or other “goodies” unless you send enough to supply the whole camp. Don’t load your son with advice about what to do at camp (what to eat, what to wear in the rain, how many blankets to use, how to choose friends, etc.). Turn him over to the camp leaders without any preconceived notions or instruc tions which may conflict with the camp’s method of doing things. Don’t tell his counselor how to handle him—but do tell him faults of your boy which you would like- him to try to correct. Don’t tell your boy to write you about difficulties he has with camp life. While he is away he should go to his camp leaders rather than to you with his problems. Don't write your boy letters talk ing too much about how you miss him. If he is homesick those let ters will make him more miser able than ever. Write him cheer ful news and keep him pepped up about camp—tell him how lucky he is to be there. Don’t send him to a camp at all unless you have complete con fidence that he will be in good hands. And if you have such con fidence put him entirely in the hands of the camp authorities with no strings attached. Better six high-yielding cows- that pay more than they cost than a dozen boarder cows that cost more than they pay.