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' That labor leaders are thinking in the .wrong direction Is evidenced by * the quick assurances of William Green, president of the A. P. of L. * and Phil Murray, president of the ' 4310 that they will back Lewis in his esaristic stand to wreck the notion’s < economy. The further fact that the CIO national convention at Atlantic l city voted for a $12,000,000 strike . fdnd. gives credence to the rumor 1 that this’ whole labor mess may wind up in a general strike before the ■ new $0th Congress can organize and - get in shape to pass restrictive labor . legislation. Already there is talk of sympathy * strikes, of demand for higher wages. ; and the inclination in the minds of present-day labor leaders is to join hands with Lewis in his desperate | venture of defiance against govern ment and against overwhelmiqg * public opinion. 1 The labor leaders ..prof ess to see. In ' use of the injunction, a violation of * the N orris-LaGuardia act. However, « this is no mere dispute between ( labor and management over wages ' and conditions of; employment. The * government took over the mines ; months ago when it was imperative to the economic life of the nation to * continue production of coal. It made t the extreme concession to the miners < to negotiate a contract for fair * wage* and working conditions. That ’ contract has now been terminated by * Lewis, against the government con- ' tention that it is still in force and that Lewis has no authority to end ' it. It is the same contract which Lewis declared was one of the great est achievements in union history. ' tinder it the average miner is today making $62 per week and he can * make as high as $70 and he is build- ' ing up a welfare fund which already ’ totals millions of dollars from a five i cents a ton royalty on coaL On the other side of the fence, * there is merit in the demands of ) union labor for wage Increases. For . the spiral of living costs continues ‘ upward and no one in authority, no who control living costs in the Ns- v tional Association of Manufacturers or other large business organizations in the"free enterprise system" as to holding down prices has been kept. Prices on meat and other foods, on ; automobiles or steel, on all commo- ' dltles which were under OPA con- • trol have steadily spiraled since con trols were lifted. And there is no . indication at this time of any level ing off on String prices. Bureau of-, labor statistics, as announced by La bor Secretary Schwellenbach, indi- . cates that cost of living has gone up 14 percent while real weekly earnings - of factory workers has declined by ■ 16.6 percent during the same period . . . April 1945 to September 1946. During this crisis in labor rela tions a bit of rad labor statesman ship has come to Ught in the con tract signed between the Sinclair Oil companies and CIO Oil Workers un ion, rivals of John L. Lewis’s coal miners in the fuel field. Fading'the problem of adjusting wages to living costs they agreed to measure changes in rates , of pay by changes in prices of things the workers must \>tiy. So they agreed that the rate of $1.40 an hour fixed a year ago was fair, but since last year’s contn&t was signed the cost of living has spurted upwards. Consequently the new contract begins with a 12% percent boost in wage rates, roughly approx imating the Increase in living costs, but to protect both parties to the contract against fluctuations, they agreed to review the contract every three months. If the BLS cost of living has moved up as much as three points, wage rates will be ad justed accordingly, and if the cost index goes down, wage rates will be trimmed in proportion, but in no cir cumstances will the rate of pay be decreased below the basic figure of $1.40 an hour in the old contract. This contract is what labor experts here call a rational pattern. And not the least of the advantages to be gained in that contract is the Simultaneous 'Associ- ational Training Union Mass Meeting The Edgefield Assoc iational Training Union will hold a mass reefing on Friday night, Decem ber 6, at the First Baptist Church '■f Edgefield. The program will begin at 7:30 o’clock. At this ■ame time, similar meetings will be held in 000 Associations within the Southern Baptist Convention. It is hoped that every church in the Edgefield Association will be well represented at this meeting. J^rogpriam Song Service, Devotional, Mrs. J. 8. Dukes, Jr., Business and announcements. Demonstrations — The Training Union at Work: Story Hour, NHss Betty Strom, The Junior Union, Plum Branch Juniors, * Sword Drill, Edgefield Inter mediates, ‘ ■ .; A Topic Discussed, Miss Joann Christian, Special Music, Edgefield Union, Message—“Our Traihing Union Challenge in* 1947”—Rev. J. S. Dukes, Jr., .’Dismissal. ; ' — ' - - • • Community Christmas Tree At Buffalo School House, Dec. 12 Modbc News prediction or promise made by those ] avoidance of strikes. Change On U. S. Navy Recruiting Areas The U. S. Navy Recruiting Sta tion, (Augusta, Georgia, has the following announcement for you: The counties of McCormick, Edgefield, Aiken and Barnwell in S. C. have been assigned to the U. S. Navy Recruiting, Augusta, Georgia- These counties were originally assigned to Navy Re cruiting Substation, Columbia, S. C. The U. S. Navy Recruiting Sta tion, Augusta, Georgia, welcomes this change, as this station has in the past enlisted some very fine young men from these counties. Uncle Sam needs young men to operate the greatest peacetime navy the world has ever known. The U. S. Navy, with all modern ships and modern equipment, must have men of the very highest standards to operate these ships. Enlist in the U. S. Navy today and travel with this fleet of modem ships and see some of the other parts of the world before you are too old. The navy offers good pay, quick promotions, free food, medical care, housing and early retire ment. Return to civil life after 20 years’ service with a pension the rest of your life. Be master of a paying trade, secure your future by learning one of these trades in the U. S. Navy. Investigate the peacetime navy by calling at the U. S. Navy Re cruiting Station, Room 224, P. O. Bldg., Augusta, Georgia. If it is impossible for you to McCormick Loses To St. Stephens The McCormick High Panthers, the Upper-State Champions, met the St. Stephens Tigers, the Lower- State Champions, in St. Stephens, last Friday night for the. State C Football Championship. St. Stephens emerged victorious by a score of 14 to 0. The Tigers’ first score came late in the first canto, after Billy Bonds, fleet-footed, e- lusive quarterback, had set it up on a twenty yard run through center. Owens scored on a short line plunge, and also added the extra point on the same play. The teams fought on even terms in the second period, with neither team threatening seriously to score. In the third period, the Pan thers, led by Dewey Jennings, star full-back, held the upper hand. Once they drove to the Tiger five yard line, only to lose the ball on downs. Late in the fourth quarter, the Tigers recovered a Panther fum ble deep in Panther territory. The Panthers put up a gallant last ditch stand, but on the last play of the game, Bonds ran wide, drawing the Panther secondary in and shot a pass into the waiting arms of Kessler standing in the end zone. Keller added the extra point on a line plunge. Spencer Percival, Perry Brown, Dewey Jennings and Bill Creighton played outstanding defensive ball, with Jennings and “Rusty” Russell There will be a community Christmas tree at the Buffalo school house, Thursday night, Dec. 12th, at 7:15 o’clock, along with Christmas songs and refreshments. The public is invited to come and bring your presents along with some candy, nuts, fruit or cake, for refreshments. “Santa Claus” will be there to see that you are entertained. This program is sponsored by the Buf falo Sunday School and Grange. J. C. Talbert, Supt. S. S., S. L. Britt, Master Grange. Ml. Carmel News DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, WASHINGTON, 25 COTTON GINNING REPORT come to this station, just drop a line to this station for any infor- ( Keller featured on offense for the mation you are in doubt of. Generous family allowance for men with dependents and the G. I. Bill of Rights are still in effect. Census report shows that 3,301 bales of cotton were ginned in McCormick County from the crop featuring on offense for the Pan- 1 0 f 1946 prior to Nov. 14 as com- thers. Powell and Mitchum played pared with 3,989 bales for the crop well on defense, while Bonds and of 1945. Very respectfully, Tigers. J. W. Britt, Special Agent. We are very happy to have Staff Sgt. Charles H. Stone back with us, . after spending eighteen months in Korea with ‘ the U. S. Army. V V ’ Mr. George W. Bussey from Douglas, Ga., spent the past week here with his brother, Mr. E. F. Bussey. ; Miss Etoile Clem and Mrs. Alice White spent Tuesday • in Green wood shopping. Messrs. Coolidge Clem, Leon Russell and Murry Prince spent a pleasant week end in Abbeville the past week eiid. ‘ Messrs. . E. F. Bussey*. George M. Bussey and WiUiam E. Bussey and Miss Lucy Bussey spent Wednesday in Lincolnton, Ga., visiting Mrs. Jessie Bussey. Mr. and Mrs. T. J.- Stone enter tained in honor of their son, Charles, on Friday night with an oyster supper. The invited guests were Misses. Etoile Clem and 1 Lucy Bussey, Mr. E. F. Bussey, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bussey and children, Carrie and Lexie, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur White and children, O’Neal and Serietha, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk White and son, Pickens. 1st Sgt. and Mrs. Talmadge Clem and family spent the week end in the home of the former’s parents, Mr. ahd Mrs. W. S; Clem. Sgt. Clem is how stationed at Fort Jackson, S. C.’ He was transferred from Fort McClellan, Ala. Miss Lucy BusSey spent the past week end * in Douglas, Ga., visiting Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bussey. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Rosaland Reese is on the sick list. We hope that she will soon be well again. Mrs. Wilbur White entertained with a party honoring her little daughter, Seritha, on her fourth birthday, Monday afternoon. . After playing several games and contests, the siiteeen little guests were served ice cream, cake and candy. Assisting Mrs. White in serving were Misses Lucy Bussey, Etoile Clem and Mrs. Fred Bussey. Mrs. Savannah Stone has re turned home after spending sev eral months in Clinton with her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Moore. Mt Carmel News Veterans’ Question Chief J. J. White > and friend. Chief Peabody, spent Sunday night here. They drove here from Bos ton Rec. Station ahd'' reported Monday morning to the 16th Fleet at Charleston. Many friends re gretted to see them leave. Mrs. White will join her husband later. Mr. and Mrs. John Rector of Anderson and Mr. Roy Rector also of Anderson, were'pleasant guests of Miss Nita Curtis last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of Greenwood were recent .guests ' .of Mr. and Mrs. W. A, Scott. ' Misses Florence and Susie Pat terson wete visitors ' in Anderson one day last week. >, Mrs. Effie Wakefield of Calhoun Falls was a recent .welcdkne guest of Mrs. J. J. White. . > Mr.. , Bradley Morrah, Sr., , of Greenville was a recent visitor in Mt. Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Klingen- smith, Mrs J. B. Curtis and Miss Nita Curtis and Miss Martha Jeane McKinney enjoyed quite a pleasant Thanksgiving in Tignall, Ga.,. with Mr. and Mrs. • Henry Dunaway and family. 1 Mr. D. J. McAllister and son, Mr. John McAllister, were visitors in Atlahta Monday. Mrs. Alice Frazier ahd Mrs. Dora Bryson of Calhoun Falls were welcome guests of Mrs. Ida Black Sunday and all worshiped at the A. R. P. Church in the a. m. Box Exam For Valuator (Too late for last week.) Many friends will be glad to hear that Mr. Bennie Hester has about recovered from a recent ill ness. Mrs. W. A. Scott, Mrs. J. J White and Mrs. Hunter McKinney were recent visitors in Augusta. Mr. D. W. Harling, Miss Monnie Ha r ling, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klingensmith and Miss Juanita Curtis were visitors in Greenville Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Clyde Harling, a nephew cf Mr. Harling. Mrs. William Sharp, Miss Julia Cade and Misses Florence and Susie Patterson were visitors in Andrsen Monday. Mrs. Effie Wakefield of Calhoun Falls was a recent pleasant week end visitor of Mrs. J. J. White. Mr. Willie Hester has recovered from a short spell of sickness. Many friends here were grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Charlie Taylor which occurred recently near Calhoun Falls. X 3,301 Bales Cotton Ginned In County To November 14 McCormick School News Joe the Date 12, 2, 46. On Monday .the eighth grade, under the direction of Mrs. Mc Grath, gave an enjoyable assem bly program which consisted of skits, group songs and black-face comedy. Those having parts on the program were Ivadell Talbert, Iris Kelley, Julia Holloway and Joe Brown. Sonny Simpson and Pat Parks were the comedians. Thomas was the announcer. Grammar School On Wednesday,^ Nov. 27th, fourth grade (Miss Helen Bradley, teacher) had charge of the follow ing Thanksgiving program: Psalm 100 by the class. Lydia Maria Chiles’ “Thanks giving Day”—Mary Sue LaGroon. Eugene Fields’ “Thanksgiving Day”—Irma Sandifer. A playlet pointing out the things for which we should be thankful was given by Billy Sharpton. George Padgett, Claude Lindloy. Mary Bouknight, Peggie Bowick Leila Smith. The children in Mrs. Sandifer’s first grade had an acrostic spelling Thanksgiving. These ryhmes were made by the children with the aid of their teachers. Second Grade Letters To Santa Dear Santa Claus, I have been a good boy. I want you to bring me a bicycle, a truck, fruits, nuts, and candy. I would also like a little train. Your friend, Edwin Langley, Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, Thank you for the nice things last Christmas. I am seven years old. Please bring me a football and some candy. ' ' * Your friend, Albert Jordan, The Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, Federal Housing Adminisitraton, Columbia, S. C., Insuring Office announced today an examination for Valua tor, CAF-9, $4149.60 per year. Ap plications must be on file not later than December 18th. Information and application blanks may be ob tained from any of the following places: 1. Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners for the Federal Housing Administraton, Columbia, S. C. Insuring Office. 2. Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners at any first or second class post office. 3 Regional Director, Fifth U. S. Civil Service Region, New Post Of fice Building, Atlanta, 3, Georgia. Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, Please bfing me a bicycle, a football, and two holsters with cap guns. I have been a good boy. Your friend, Tom Haynes, Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, Chrismas will soon be here. 3 want a ball, a top, some fruit and candy. Your friend, John Albert Dansby, Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, I have been a good girl thir year. Please bring me a doll 2* inches high that cries and sleeps also, fruits, nuts, and candy. Don’t forget the other boys and girls. Lots of love, Patsy Edmunds, Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, I am seven years old and in the second grade. Please bring me a doll, a book, a tea set, and some fruit and candy. Please bring my brother and sister some toys, too. Your friend, Betty Wardlaw, Grade II. Dear Santa Claus, Christmas will soon be here. I have been a good girl. I want you to bring me some red beads and a bracelet. Be nice to the other little children, too. Your friend, Elizabeth Goff, Grade II. Dear Santa, I am a little girl eight years old in the second grade. Please bring me a doll, a tea set, and a doll trunk. Your friend, Lula Lee Roberts, Grade II. Ed. NtHT This n*w$pmper hat ar ranged with the fFathimgUm Bureau cf National Weekly Newepmpar Service. ■1616 Eye Si. N. Washington 6, D. »\. to answer questions pertaining to serf- - icemen and veterans. These questions 4 will be answered in this column ij a t- ‘dressed ms above. No replies can hr made by mail, but this paper will prim answers to all questions received. Q. Are there any provisions !• * ‘ compensation for servicemen wh*- - incurred service fomaected disabil- , jities in peace thb*?—Mrs. J. A. H^ t jphegrenne, Wfo, f .. A. Ye?, certain rates of compen- ! satlpd aTe provided for disability re- * suiting from either injury or dls- t ease contracted in line of duty al- T though the injury or -disease may . have incurred in or aggravated by * active..^ervice in the army, or navy - in peace time. The disability must t hot have been result of the veteran* t Own wilful misconduct and his dis charge or release from active service ! must have been honorable. The * .fates of compensation range from t I $10.35 a month for a 10 per cent dis- , < ability rating to $103.50 a month for ‘ total disability. Where certain spe- * clfic disabilities exist or a combin- ' ation of disabilities exist, the amount * payable may reach as high as $27$. - Consult your, nearest VA office. B Q. I have been tarried down for y : unemployment compensation. ( _ thought a veteran coaid get $20 per Week for 52 weeks if he is unem- r ployed. I drew three weeks com- • pensation and then the board here * skid I was not eligible. How cornel k —G. W. A., Birmingham, Ala. <* A. You do not give circumstances l in your case which might make you * ineligible for unemployment com- f pensation, but the law does set up . at least three reasons why a veter- ' an may be disqualified from receiv- ^ Ing readjustment allowance for un- employment. They are: (1) Be- * cause he leaves suitable work volun- i tartly without good cause or is sus- ’ pended or discharged fdr miscon-; duct in the course of such employ- - ment; (2) Because he fails, without 5 good cause, to apply for suitable * work to which he has been referred. : by a public employment office or i» accept suitable work when offered; and (3) Because he fails to attend , an available free training course < when required by regulations issued, pursuant to provisions of the law. ^ Greenwood P. C. A. * * Annual Stock holders’ Meeting The annual meeting of tJie stockholders of the Greenwt*# Production Credit Association be held at Greenwood, in the House on December 10th, at 10 o’clock, according to an announce ment made by J. C. Smith, secre tary-treasurer. In addition to hearing report* on the year’s progress and opera tions, one director will be elected. A program of interest to all farm- ;rs is being arranged. Mr. Julian H. Scarborough, President of the Production Credit Corporation off Columbia, will be present for the neeting. The Greenwood Associatica* which makes short-term agricai- tural loans to farmers in Abbe ville, Greenwood, McCormick, an* Saluda Counties, is steadily broadening its credit service, an4 an unusually large attendance <€ members and visitors is expected. -X- PLCftn OP PSHlCIUIti WILL SB AVAILABLE IP CHEMlST*- 5VCCe£P IM 6XP6CIMEN79 TZ7 6iHmE9lZ£ ACTIVE iti&ZEPl&Vr OP neu&. 1