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4 true to ouuselvks. our neighbors, our country and our god. Forty-fratorth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1946 V V*. •;* t t-m Number 31 i », .D. C. .(NWNS)—Be farmers don’t go on strike, be* . cause they produce, with little fan fare.j more, than enough food to supply ther country, and because they ar«»naturally conservative, the so-called “farm problem" .has been getting little attention h£re com pared with (he problems of labor and management - e Consequently, we were very much interested in a talk recently made by Clinton Anderson, sec retary of agriculture, in which he the farmer as a sort of) child forced to associate with ion full of irresponsible bad boys.. “farmers," said Mr. Ander sen, “oaald walk Into a confer- i enee now and Indicate to in<bM- • try exactly what they are ready « to gredoce* and, by the same < token, about what they would ly to consume. They [ present concrete, specific ■ examples of what lies ahead, t both for industry and agricul ture,' } ’ “Now why shouldn't the same \ principle work all the way t around? Can industry tell how ( many rsdios, hQw rasny suits \ of clothing, and how many au- t tomobiles this country is ready \ to produce in 1946? We believe i that the farmers of this country < are ready to lead the way into I a new period of economic co- ) operation, aiming toward full ; production on farms and in fac- ! tories." ) * * * ( Congress, having gone home . for the Christmas season, has ; left s lot of important legisla- < tion .hanging fire—most hnpor- { taut perhaps being considera- i tion of President Truman’s pro- } posed legislation for handling < labor disputes. It looks as i thofugh a large number of con- I gressmen will oppose the Presi- | dent’s plan for “fact-finding” I and “cooling off" periods pre- ^ ceding strikes, but with the whole country looking to Wash ington dor some solution, the congress is practically forced to take some kind of action. < Whether It will be the Presi dent’s plan or some substitute proposal ie still uncertain, hut labor legislation will certainly be one of the first things on the calendar when congress returns to work. * • • Passage by .the senate of a bill to raise the pay of federal em ployees. by an average of. 11 per cent may have some influence to ward arriving' qt a new wage for mula for the country as a. whole. This is the second pay rise federal employees will have receiyed with in a year. Last July congress ap proved ,pay increases which aver aged 15.9 per cent The pay rises favor the lower income groups. An employee receiving $1,620 a year last June will, as a result of the two raises, next year receive $2,127 —an increase of 36 per cenk The employee who received $4,600 last June will have his pay increased by only 22.7 per cent. 0 0 0 Plenty of fireworks are expected in congress when it acts on the financial arrangement which has been worked out with this country and Great Britain. Only the finan cial experts, of which there a^e few in congress, understand Britain's at: titude in feeling that we are driv ing a hard bargain when we offer to call off a 25 billion dollar debt and provide a four billion dollar loan at record low interest. Al though Britain approved the ar rangement, the approval was given without any vote from about 700 peers—the small vote being 90 to 8. There are many matters involved, however, that do not appear on the surface, and it is to be hoped that they will be clarified in congression al debate so that the American pub lic and congress itself will have a much clearer conception of the dif ficulties involved. Joseph T, Deason Claimed By Death Joseph T. Deason, 75, of McCor mick died at 7 o’clock Monday night at the Greenwood Hospital following an illness of two days. He was a son of the late John Deason and Julia Martin Deason of McCormick and was a loyal and faithful member of the Republican Methodist Church and a life-long resident of McCormick. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Gault, Fountain Inn, Mrs. T. M. Dorn, Mrs. Robert Mc Neil, and Mrs. Walker LaGroon, all of McCormick, Mrs. Jim Cothran of York, and Mrs. B. C. Bledsoe of of Greenwood; two sons, J. Bert Deason of McCormick, and Leon ard Deason of Greenwood, and 29 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the McCormick Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with the Rev. M. E. Boozer in charge. Interment followed in the McCormick cemetery. Active pallbearers were Willie Dorn, Murphy Gault, William Mc Neil, Carlton Deason, Joseph Dea son and Travis Dorn. Honorary pallbearers were J. L Smith, J. F. Mattison, J. B. Walker W. L. Brcv/n, J. B. Harmon, Jr. Dr. C. H. Workman, W. E. Cham berlain, J. W. Corley, Dr. Garnett Tuten, Dr. C. R. Strom, J. C. Brown and J. R. Corley. J. S. Strom, funeral director, in charge. ]Vft. Carmel News Honorable Discharges This week The Messenger begins publishing the names and records filmg. ^honorable discharges r with Clerk of Court J. F. Mattison, as follows: , ^ “ t i t y Pfe. William L. White, entered service March 31, 1944, discharged N^ye^bej; 14, 1945. . ^pes campaigfig, New Guinea, Sgu^h Philippines and Luzon. . Wears Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaigh, medal with 3 bronze service stars; Good Conduct medal, and Victory medal. Barred with r?6th Malaria Control Detachment. Sgt. William H. Hanvey, entered service August 12, 1942, discharged November 20, 1945. Battles and campaigns. New Guinea, South Philippines, and Luzon. Wears Asiatic Pacific Theatre Service medal. Good Conduct medal, Vic tory medal, and Philippine Liber- atldh medal Served with 66th Air Service Unit. Sgt. Ben F. Bussey, entered service Nov. 12, 1940, discharged November 9, 1945. Battles and campaigns. Southern Philippines and Ryukyus. Wears Good Con duct medal, and one bronze ser vice arrowhead, Asiatic Pacific Service medal, with two bronze stars, American Defense Service medal, Philippine Liberation Rib bon with one bronze star and Am erican Service medal. Served with 718th Amphibian Tractor Batta lion. Sgt. Marvin E. White, entered service March 26, 1943, discharged Nov. 21, 1945. Wears European African Middle Eastern Service m6dal, 4 overseas service bars, Good Conduct medal, Victory campaign medal. Served with 1564th A. A. F. Base Unit. Cpl. Cecil H. Patterson, entered service. Sept. 7, 1942, discharged Nov. 24, 1945. Wears EAMET Rib bon, Good Conduct medal, Victory medal. Served with 1378th AAF Base Unit. pvt. Marion A. Freeland, entered service Oct. 17, 1944, discharged Nov. 14, 1945. Battles and cam paigns, Central Europe. Wears Combat Infantryman badge, Vic tory medal, EAMET ribbon with pne bronze service star. Served with 415th Infantry. JT-fi Wiliam S. Kelly, entered service March 9, 1942, discharged Hoy. ?5, 1945. Battles and cam paigns, Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Cen tral „ Europe. y r Wears , American Theatre Campaign medal, EAMET medal with 5 bronze service stars, OMd Co^dua anr vjfjtery medal. Served with 81st Armored Regiment., Vr ... , • _ Pfc. Thomas W. Dorn, entered fjfice , . cflspKarged No.y. 23, 1945. .Battles, and cam paigns, Northern France. Wears EAMET medal with 1 bronze ser vice star,, Gppd Conduct medal, Victory medal, . American Theatre medal. Served with 225th Chemi cal Base Depot Company. Sgt. Carolyn A. Freeland, en tered service Jan. 22, 1943,. ..dis-; charged Nov, 28, 1945. ^ears Victory medal, American Theatre campaign medal, and Good Con duct medal. Served with 237th AAF Base Unit. Cpl. Marshall T. Walker, entered service Jan. 7 1941, discharged Nov. 11, 1945. Wears Good Con duct medal. Victory medal, Ameri can Defense Service medal and American Theatre Service medal. X Mrs, C. R. Strom En tertains Church Society Mrs. C. R. Strom entertained members of the Intermediate Roy al Ambassadors and the Girls Auxiliary with their mothers and leaders Tuesday evening of last week. I" " v ^ V- , * « » Those taking part in the special Christmas program held jointly by the two organizations were: Mrs, Strom, Mrs. C. H. Huguley, Bobby Dukes, Billy Dukes, Bobby Lowe Huguley, George Bonnette, Mrs. J. F. Mattison, Jr., Mrs. George N. Dorn, Misses Dorothy Brown, Bettye Jane Deason and Jacqueline Bonnette. During the social hour, Mrs. Dorn conducted a Toy Orchestra and the group sang Christmas Carols. Mrs. Strom served refresh ments. Machine Guns And Machine Pistols, War » Trophies - Must Be Registered Under the provisions of the Na tional Firearms Act of 1934, it is mandatory that everyone posses sing a Machine Gun or Machine Pistol register same. Many such Firearms have been sent or brought back from battle areas by service men. No attempt is being made to deprive service families of these richly earned trophies oi war; .however, every precaution must be taken to pre vent deadly* weapons from getting into the hands of criminals. Under the Law, a Machine Gun is described as, "Any type of gun from which a number of shots or bullets may be discharged with one continuous pull of the trigger.’ Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions , of the Act is a fine of not more than $2,000 and imprisonment for not more thar five years—or both. The Alcoholic Tax Unit, Bureau of Internal Revenue, is charged with the duty and responsibility f investigating, preventing, anc detecting violations of the Nation al Firearms Act. 'if you possess a machine gun or machine pistol, contact at once: Nollie Robinson Investigator in Charge Alcohol Tax Unit 301 Capital Life Insurance Bldg. 1001 Laurel Street Columbia 4, South Carolina. X 4,153 Bales Of Cotton Ginned In County To December 13th DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, WASHINGTON. COTTON GINNING REPORT. Census report shows that 4,153 bales of cotton were ginned in McCormick County from the crop of 1945 prior to Dec. 13 as com pared with 3,672 bales for the crop of 1944. Very respectfully, J. W. Britt, Special Agent. Date, 12, 29, 45. Here is wishing McCormick County people a bright, happy and prosperous New Year, and extend our loving sympathy to the be reaved homes. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott were made, happy by the coming home of their son, Pfc. Tarrant Scott, one day the past week. Every one was delighted to see him again. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hayes of Newbery were pleasant guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton Sun day. Mr. Hayes was elected mayor of Newberry t;his summer and was to take the oath of office Monday light. . , Cadet John McAllister ^ and mother, Mrs. D. J. McAllister, spent Sunday with Mr. Jones and Miss Willie Jones and others at Cross Hill. , , . , ’ , We are sorry to say Miss Nita Curtis has j been in bed with in fluenza. She is much' better now. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klingen- smith, recently of Knoxville, Tenn., have been spending a while with Mrs. Curtis and family. Mr. Bradley Morrah, Sr., of Greenville, was a recent business visitor here. Cadet John McAllister returns to Clemson College this week. The Christmas season was much saddened in Mt. Carmel by the death of Mr. Herman Smith, which occurred in California 10 days or two weeks ago. He was struck by an automobile while at tempting to cross the street. He was buried in the cemetery by his father and mother in Elbert Co., Ga. Many friends extend loving sympathy to the bereaved sisters and other loved ones. Mrs. George Peel of Anderson was a recent visitor of Misses Eliza and Lennie Covin. Mrs. W. A. Scott and Mrs. 7 ' V fc* .... Hunter McKinney were recent vis itors in Augusta.--- • Mr. W. H. Horton has been on our sick list last week but we are glad to say he is better now. tl * Jk Iw . ^ 1 «->> ☆ i Ed. Note: This newspaper has ar ranged with the Washington Bureau of National Weekly Service, 1616 Eye St. N. W., Washington 6, D. C., to answer questions pertaining to servicemen and veterans. These questions will be an swered 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* my mother, who Is now past 80 years old and blind, eligi ble for an increase 1 in her disburse ment income from her only depend ent son,.a veteran of World War I. If the daughter a widow, is unable to work, Joes she have to care for her mother?—Daughter, Rockport, Ind. f A.—Would suggest you take the question of your mother’s pension up with the nearest Veterans’ admin istration office, probably at Indian apolis or Louisville. Every child should care for the parents insofar as possible, and in some states there are laws which provide for this care. ,Q.—My husband is a warrant of ficer stationed at Tientsin, China, with the 1st marine division. He had 17 months overseas duty be fore, returned home for two years duty, then went overseas again last March. He is a regular and not eligible for discharge, but will he be eligible to come home?—Mrs. J. L. P., Gardena, Calif. A.—The marine corps headquar ters advises us the 1st division is not scheduled to return home soon. Your husband started his second tour of overseas duty in March and these tours of -duty for regulars generally are for one year. Q.—Can you tell me why a serv iceman’s wife only received $1,000 of his back pay after he was of ficially declared dead. He was an officer in the U. S. air corps and after having been missing for one year was declared dead. Kis in surance was divided equally be tween mother and wife.. The gov ernment informed the wife that the rest of the back pay must go through the probate court. Why? Have the parents-any right to see the enstomary win drawn up by of ficers before leaving for overseas? —Mrs. L. S., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A.—The army advises that tnis ; is a legal question governed by state 1 laws in all probability, and that the probate laws in your state prob ably govern the case. The custo mary will is usually given by of ficers to next of kin and then pro bated, if the officer dies. Suggest ’ you obtain legal advice about the back pay. Q.—Please teU me how the points are figured in the army for a mar- ried man with two children.—Read er, Woodlawn, Va. A.—The point rating in the army is 1 for each month of service; one point for each month of overseas duty; 12 points for each child under 18, on not more than 3 children; 5 points for each battle star. Points required for discharge as of De- ‘ cember 1, 50. Q.—Can a serviceman borrow money from our government to bay or build a home or start a busi ness? Does this apply to veterans of both the First and Second World wars?—Mrs. E. R. G., Montpelier, Ohio. A.—Veterans of World War II can, under the G.I., Bill of Rights, borrow up to $2,000 guaranteed by the government, to buy or build a home or start a business. Q.—1 have two very large bills of German paper money, in amount. I think they are dated 1922. Where or to whom can I trade or exchange this money?—M. G., Comers Rock, Va. A.—The war department says they do not recognize any German cur rency. Only invasion money, pro duced by this government, is recog nized in Germany. Q.—Can you tell me where the 735th railway operating battalion is now located?—A Mother, Colorado Springs, Colo. A.r-As of December 17, in Linz, Austria. Weekly HoUhdup Of OPA Pride And News Sugar Stamp No. 39, valid Jari- uary L 1946, expires April 30, 1946 THE VICTORY OVER INFLATION IS STILL TO BE WON!!! Rationing . . . Aj; l^istrlct Offices^— Beginning January, 1, consumers, industrial and institutional users of sugar in Sot^th Carolina w.Ul apply to the OPA. District Office in Columbia for their allotments, E. H. Talbert, District Director announced today. Likewise, replacement of ration books, and new ration books for babies and returning veterans will be made by the District Office. Mr. Talbert said. Applicants may either write or call in person for such blanks at the district office. Although Price Control Boards will no longer issue any ration books or rationed commodity, a few application blanks will be placed at each board for the con venience of consumers, Mr. Tal bert added. Sugar— Sugar stamp No. 39 became valid for five pounds of sugar January 1, E. H. Talbert, District Director in Columbia said today. Since this stamp must cover the period through April 30, Mr. Tal bert urged consumers to conserve their sugar supply. A survey on December 1 showed that present supplies in the Southeast, rather than being plentiful, are in fact 16 per cent less than at the same time last year, he said. The turn of the year will find only 300,000 tons of sugar avail able from Cuba and Puerto Rico in “carry-over" stocks from last year, Mr. Talbert pointed out. He added that additional receipts jed on the tag for the next two months are ex pected to be considerably below those for the corresponding period and heating oils in parts of the Eastern seaboard this winter, the OI^L has grafted temporary in creases in the price ceilings for these products in the East coast district, IjE- .H. Talbert, Distict Di rector in Coumbia, said today. The increases, effective Decem ber 19 .and terminating;, April 30 are, half a, cent a gallon for kero sene; range oil anip N9. 1 fuel oil, and two-tenths of a pent a gal lon for No$. 2, 3, and 4 fuel oils, Announcement creeses aje, 'effective, in Virginia, North Caroline, South 1 Carolina, Georgiy ajnd. to., Florida East of the Apelachioia River.. Mr. Talbert said that this ac tion follows, a reconimendation by the , East Coast Fuel Oil Industry Advisory Committee that ceilings for kerosene, distillate fuel oils and residual fuel oil be increased as an incentive to refiners to make more of these products and less gasoline from a given quan tity of crude oil. Watt's What—. The dozens of small electric ap pliances that have been off the market in recent years will return Mr. S. C. Groeschel, Columbia, S. C., Manager of the Veterans’ Administration for the State of South Carolina, announces the es- tabiisbinent of a Contact Unit at Greenwood, South Carolina. Mr. Samuel Bji. Ayers has been assignr ed to this post as Contact Repre sentative. It is the desire of the Veteians’ Administration to fur nish veterans and their depen^ ents all possible information and service; j^erj^ining to their rights and benefits as provided by law. Mr.,Ayers will be located ip the Postoffice . Blinding,, .. GreenwooX South Carolina, and will be glad to assist all those desiring aid and information. ... . ^ District Director, Talbert, OPA said today. Mr. Talbert pointed out that clothing prices advanced 100 per cent between 1914 and the Armis tice and- another 100 per cent be tween the Armistice and the crash in 1920. Price increases during this war to retail stores at approximately may be attributed to two major pre-war prices, E. H. Talbert, OPA factors, Mr. Talbert explained; District Director in Columbia, an- one is the disappearance of low- nounced today. priced clothing, which left the OPA has set ceilings at all sales | market in order for higher priced levels for all small electric heat- goods on which manufacturers ing or powered appliances for can make more profit to make household and personal use, Mr. their appearance. Talbert explained. Typical of the j other factor lies in the fact Toods covered by the action are that consumer demand for cloth- table broilers, hair driers, vibra- ing continues extremely high and tors, vaporizers, toasters, space purchasing power has not de heaters, coffee makers, curling clined greatly, he asserted. These rons, and flat irons, waffle irops,; two .factors are putting terrific mixers, heating pads, blankets, pressure on the supply of clothing and shavers. These will all be and make continued price controls ragged by manufacturers with the of utmost importance, Mr. Tal- correct retail ceiling prices, Mr. bert added. Talbert said. He added that on R«d Tokens— articles carrying the 10 per cent: Dead line for merchants to turn Federal excise tax, the tax will be, in red tokens to local ration banks included in the ceiling price list- has been extended to January 5, OPA announced. Clothing Prices I Tokens need not be counted and Although clothing prices have may be placed in regular token increased an average of 50 per boxes, envelopes, or any other type a year ago. icent since the beginning of the of container. Fuel Oil Oozes Up— |War (II), the present picture still Housewives need not turn in the Acting quickly to help check a looks good compared with what comparatively few tokens in their threatened shortage of kerosene happened in World War I, E.^ H. possession. .