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r’V t - ij.'i ■• •••?, r.• ; i ••• • Vi . • I .. v r * J 4 ».. r • J * v TKDS TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. > / \ / ► t f * Forty-Filth Year g-.Mi.k-J June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26, 1946 Number h V« 11 < : • WASHINGTON. D. Popular pMtime in the capital these days is ‘ seoond-fuessing what actlPh the Su- ' preme Court may take Ir^icowtection with John L. Lewis* appeal ol his contempt conviction and subsequent line of the United Mine Workes un ion amounting to $3A00.06J and his personal fine of $10,000. There are three Uuu> of . thought advanced by those who profess to have some knowledge of the law and the facts in t* -1 * ynsr One' is that ICr. Lewis has about a 60-50'chance of reversing the district courtr on the theory that the Norris-LaOuardia Act applies in his case and; that therefere the injunction was invalid ... another that the injunction law 'does apply and that the conviction will be upheld, and the third rea soning. and one which Is held to . haye some logic. Is that the supreme ’ court may not even take the Norrls- LaOuardla law Into consideration, •but will uphold the contempt con- . Fiction on the grounds that whether • or not the Injunction law was ap- . pUcable. Lewis, was still guilty pf • contempt in refusing to abide by the .temporary restraining order of the . court until hearing could be held : and the court ruled. In the latter case, the court would not even rule «on the constitutionality of the Act i Itself as It applies to the government : usage In strike cases. In either ease, the thinking here Is that Lewis may win out In the end by obtaining In creased wages for his miners in a new contract with operators and the contempt fine will not materially hart the mine anion. The anion Is rich and the report ' Is that they have about 13H mil lion dollary In available cash and In addition the onion has other millions of dollars in assets such • as the Old University Club build- » lag hero In Washington on Mc- which Is used as usd . a large building across the hen the onion holds feat estate In ether cities such as Indianapolis, ft also owns several eool mines and the re- pert Is that the total wealth of the United Mine Workers union ts rated at some 78 million dol lars. But In the meantime, cswgrrmlensl leaden are work ing franticslly to got together labor legislation which wtD curb •Lewis and other labor leaders with the Idea of rushing It •through Urn time for. the trace deadline of flarch SL set by I Wia ZuiUal sessions of the 80th con gress may see some fireworks brought about by attempts of the GOP u.-- Jority to unseat or prevent the seat ing of at least three Democratic sen ators. The senate committee on eleetlohs and privileges already has held a somewhat lethargic hearing on election fraud charges against Senator Bilbo of Mississippi. An* other qommittce has heard accusa tions against the Misslssippian on charges that he accepted favors from war contractors In his state. But , Republican opponents of Senator- elect Herbert R. O’Conor of Mary land and Sen. Harley Kilgore ol West Virginia have brought contest proceedings to the floor of the sen- . ate and these charges will be heard by a Republican dominated, commit tee and the vote will be In k Repub lican dominated senate. "" ’ • • And In the meantime. Sen. Carl A. Hatch (D.- N. M.) has opined that the Hatch Act, of which he was au- . thor and which was intended to hold down expenditure of moneys and ; participation of government em- ; ployees In elections. Is a failure. He says It might as well be repealed. As a matter of fact, cost of this last election insofar as election of mem bers of congress are concerned may out-strip that of any other election. According to expenses filed with the secretary of the senate as this goes to press. Sen. Arthur H. Vanden- berg (R-Mich.) spent more than any other senator for his relection. His campaign expenditures as filed show that he spent $25,695.63 where as a preliminary report filed by his democratic opponent James H. Lee, dated October 27, showed that no ex penditures were made. It cost Sen ator-elect George Malone (R-Nev.) approximately $24,000 to defeat Berkley L. Bunker, his democratic opponent. Bunker spent about $10,- 006. James F. Kem (R-Mo.) spent about $15£00 although he had not . filed a final report, to defeat Sen. ; Frank P. Briggs, his democrat op- * ponent who spent a total of $10,210., Although Sen. Hugh Butler (R-NebJ ; was practically assumed of reelection. > be spent $14,725. Herbert H. Leh- ‘ «|man (D-N. YJ spent about $25,000 ; but jtet to Irving M. Ives, Republi-1 can. Moat southern senators re- i ported no expenses. Lowest reported: outside of the south, was by Bdwa?d J. Xbje (R-JkflnJ. W&J&tJlO*. McCormick School News 1 the world a song of hope, courage, inspiration and faith. We have lost the real Christinas meaning and the days ahead may be lack ing^ in joy and faith, if Christmas hasn’t meant this to us. We can go on living with the Christmas spirit and have it to cheer and comfort us all through the year if we keep It alive by giv ing to others. If we keep this attitude, others will see the Christ mas spirit and its message living :n us. The power of Christmas is not confined to our personal lives, and happiness is not our reward. But more than that, here in Christmas and its message is the kind oi world we need and want. We must keep this Christmas spirit a- live if we want that world of peace and good will of which thi angels sang. Dot Brown. Fundamentals of Lasting Peace The Christmas season, a season of peace and goodwill, is a time to think and work for unending peace. We should strive to bring the peoples of the world together to unite for happiness and success which will pave the way for a better and stronger generation. The making of peace is a long, slow process. If we have been living during the past decades thru the equivalent of the Thirty Years’ War, then we should not (Written for last week) Keeping the Christmas Spirit Christmas is a time of gladness and rejoicing. Why do we let it pass from us so quickly?! Can’t we do some thing to keep it with us longer? The inner spirit is what we must keep because it is the very heart of Christmas. It is said that on Dec. 26th of each year, for most people Christ mas has passed- The; have noth ing to show but the after effects of Christmas and they soon re turn to their old ways. “It was nice while it lasted,” they say, “but now let’s get on to other things.” Why should we let it pass from us so quickly? Shouldn’t we hold onto that Christmas glow and let the spirit which fills us on this one great day remain for many more to come. If we want to look upon this whole experience of Christmas as just an exciting, colorful celebra tion, we might as well forget a- bout it as far as any religious sig nificance is concerned. Living with the Christmas spirit is some thing we should want to do throughout the year, not just be cause of the immediate uplift it gives us but because of what it | be surprised if we have to spend can do for us every day of our, thirty years in clearing away the deemed spiritually. The idea of a universal “holy” spirit has grown as man has grown. There are ’men and women whose radiani and generous-spirit is a beneoic- aon. All *uust -have an* spirit in suen abundance to be to pian a spiritually guided peace. Second, the awakening and mioriuing of the human mind. The development of man’s mind is somewhat recent and the educa tion of some people is still limited. They must have freedom of thought and information before the powers of the world can be trusted to them. Third, world gov ernment. This will not come full- grown and completed in one gen eration, but we Shall make steady progress removing the causes and occasions of war if intelligence is substituted for force. This will be a moral victory which can be ac complished thru timely adjust ment to the future. Fourth, con servation of the natural resources of the earth. „ No one generatior has the right to exhaust the "oil destroy, the forests, or use up the ; fuel and mineral resources which are irreplacable. Soil cannot bs made and the minerals, some oi vhich at their present rate of use will be exhausted in a gen eration. It is our responsibility to preserve these resources which be- ong to posterity. Fifth, a bal- ince between population and nat ural resources. Our resources would support many times its present population while in other countries such as India and China .he net increase is 5,000,000 a year and the resources are small com pared to this population. We should distribute some of our sur plus resources to them to help to raise their standards of living. These are the five fiAdamentals which will achieve a certain, last ing peace for the future. Virginia Smith. What Is Christmas? Mr. Webster tells us Christmas is an annual festival on December twenty-fifth which celebrates the birth of Christ. Not only is this the meaning of .Christmas but also the Christmas spirit is certainly an important step in celebrating in the right way. And what else does Christmas mean? • Santa Claus, gifts, hoUdays? Yes, Of course, all of these come with Christmas, but let us go back into the days when Christ was bom and find their meaning of Christ mas. It is a gift from God. It is a fact that before God ever made this world or even laid the foun dation for it, he planned the first Christmas. The Wise Men followed the star to the manger where Christ lay a babe. They brought gifts to Jesus and this is how the “giving” custom got into Christmas. DO we think more of “giving” or “getting” at Christ mas? Everyone likes to give gifts and it is a great joy to receiv them also. The main thought of gifts is the. thoughtfulness of the giver no matter how small or in expensive it is. We can make a gift to Christ this Christmas, too, by believing in him. Marian Freeland. Special Services. At The McCormick • Baptist Church Next Sunday Night Annua) “Student Night” will be observed at the McCormick Baptist church next Sunday night at 7:30. This is to be one of the high lights of the entire church year. The following yqung people will have part oh the prografii: Carl Henry Strom, University of Geor gia; Edwin Bradley, Universty of South Carolna; Bruce Jaynes, U- niversity of Georgia; Grady Btrom, Clemson College; George Bonnette, Newberry College^Jamie Sanders, Duke University; Douglass Bradley, The Citadel; Claude Huguley, Jr. Furman University, and Miss Bertha Mae Harris, Coker College. The pastor will speak briefly on ‘Maxifnum Christianity Has Carry- Over Values.” Another special and attractiv feature of the service will be f voyal solo by Miss Anne Bussej Seigler, teacher in Brenau College Talneville, Ga. It is hoped that ' all student home frorp college as well as stu lents of the local public school along with their parents an friends will be present. A mos ordial welcome- awaits all wh come. L. K. Simpson,. # Faster. lives. Not just to live with all the preparations but with the spirit and message that a Savior has come to us, to give us a rebirth of mind and spirit, to save us from the mean and low things of life political, economic, and moral wreckage of two wars. There are five main principals which will insure a secure future. Without them, there is no hope. First, the regeneration of the hu- and to inspire us to which is fine man spirit. Our world cannot be and good. We want to bring into]saved materially if it is not re- Us** trny, PARTING IS SO SAD . . . “So long:, pal,” appears to be the sen timent as Rene Springer, 3, Dejon, France, leans over and kisses his shipmate. Deny Madison, 3, Mar seilles. The youngsters arrived to ft- aboard the S. S. Henry Gib- ions. Deepest Appreciatior We were surprised beyond ou ability to express last Sunda - morning when our church pre sented us with such a lovely am costly gift Mr. J. Fred Buzhardt a member of the Board of Dea cons, came down to the front at the close of the service and asked tor the privilege of saying a wore after the benediction. Then he said “As an expression of our love and appreciation, the church de sires to present you and Mrs. Simpson a /little gift*. It is not suitable to bring the gift into the church, so it will be presented out in the churcij yard.” Escorted by a committee, we moved out into the yard all the time wondering what the gift was to be. The congregation followed. And ther? before us in our driveway, to our great surprise and delight, was e beautiful, brand new car, Ply mouth, Special DeLuxe, equipped with radio, heater, seat covers spare tire, and everything that makes for service and comfort. Then in beautiful and impressive ceremony, in behalf of the church. Mr. Buzhardt presented the car to us and turned over the keys. We were simply overcome with grati tude. Our deepest emotions were stirred. Both of us tried to speak words of appreciation. The occasion was all the more happy because 'very one of the ""large congrega- ; on present seemed to be as han- "'v ove»- the gift as we were. W 'losed the bri o f service with r -'rnver of thanksgiving* and dedi cation: thanks to God th£it we nr' nermitted to serve such a n^bl' people and a dedication of tlr -ar to be us°d for the glory of God and for the extension of Hi r kingdom. We feel so unworthy of such love nnd affection as is expresed by his meet generous gift. But nc nne could be more appreciativf and grateful than we are. W r want to again thank our churcb nod all who helped to make this gift possible. May God richly bless vou all and each now and always. This car shall be used for the glory of God in the furtherance of His kingdom. Our lives are hereby dedicated anew to God to be used of Him, not only in our spiritual ministry to our own church, but to the entire community and county as far as our strength and time may permit. May the sipirt of this blessed Christmas season fill the hearts of all our people and may you all and each be richly blessed materially and spiritually in the New Year. .. Yours with deepest gratitude, L. K. Simpson. v -v - •• . Veterans’ Question Box > Ed. Note: This newapaper hat er* ranged with the Washington Bureau ol National Weakly Newspaper Service, 1616 Eye St. N. r„ Washington 6, D. C, to answer questions pertaining to serv icemen end veterans. These questions will be answered in this column if ad dressed as above. Ne replies can be snmde by snail, but this paper will print answers to ell question* received, Q. Con yon tell me who makes the decialon sus te whether » veteran U eligible te receive readjustment al lowances far unemployment?—Mra. A. J„ Denver, Colorado. A. The State Unemployment Com pensation agency which bandies the Q. Are grave stenss furnished by the government te mark the grave ef a veteran of World War D? It is my sen and he did net die while In serv ice. Is he entitled te a stone if the A. If your son had an honorable discharge, he to entitled to a head stone furnished by the army. Make your application to the Quartermas ter General. U. & Army, Washing ton 25, Dl O. Headstones are fur nished for unmarked graves ef sol diers, sailors, marines, coast guard and army nurses whether regulars or volunteers, and whether they died In service or after mustering out or honorable discharge from their last service. The headstones will be shipped freight prepaid by the gov ernment to the nearest railroad sta tion. Q. I am a'regular reader of your column and have noticed in several Instances your reference to ‘gratuity payments.’ Can you tell me what that means?—Mrs. A. R. T., Kansas City. Missouri. A. A six-month death gratuity Is a lump sum payment equal to six months pay, not including allow ances, at the rate received by the person at the date of death, payable in the case of an officer, enlisted person, or nurse who dies while on active duty in the army, navy, ma rine corps or coast guard, provider'', the death was not the result of hi.: or her own misconduct. Payment L* ..made to the widow, if there is ti • widow, or to minor unmarried chil- ■ dren. Parents may receive the fera- tuity if the service man is not mar ried and they are designated as ben- oUTaries or dependents. _ . Applications For SCES Positions Coming In Daily Applications for examination for fourteeen classes of positions with the South Carolina Employmen Service are coming in daily, ac cording to a statement made to day by E. H. Bradley, Merit Super visor for the agency. The posi tions for which examinations arr Teing given include technical, pro fessional, supervisory and admini strative positions, the supervisor 'aid, and the entrance salaries •arg from $222.50 to $350 pei month with excellent opportunitie for advancement. Applications must be made or the official form, which will br hirnished on request, and must be filed before midnight of Decem ber 30. Application forms and de scriptive folders may be secured by calling at any South Carolina Employment Service Office, or by writing to E. H. Bradley, Merit System Suprvisor, Due West, South Carolina. Navy Enlisting Men With Musical Skill The Navy School of Music lo cated in Washington, D. C., has been re-opened to direct enlist ment of men with musical skill and a desire to obtain advanced training as musicians. This very fine school is available to new en listments and also to men who have prior military service in the Armed Forces and who wish to further their musical education. Instrumentalists of all types are eligible to apply for enlistment. The Navy’s school of music offers a basic course of 52 weeks in-! struction. Lieutenant Command- ^ HI LYTLB BULL' I t p STRONG-ARM SAM { (A Tragedy in Twa Acta) \ O NCE upon a time there lived tm » the slums of a great city a big. Wealthy, good notured boy whose i tome was Sam. The" slums were ? tery, very (rid and run down when • Bam and his family first moved in. ' pmd though they tried hard to in- ^ lect a little zest and new spirit into - the neighborhood, they were unable * to,make much headway against ago- i old customs. | Bam was the biggest and ** strongest boy In the entire dis- f trlct; and because of this and the fact that ho was perfectly ready and wining to eae hta . J strength. If It waa needed to pro- } tect himself, and to see justice , done to others, he held the to- ? spect ‘of even the vicious among j his neighbors. « He waa fair In all his dealings and« he demanded fairness of others. Be, was the protector of weaker bosw* from the abuse of bullies. Bam, eventually became a sort of “unwrtt-, ten law” in that part of town and tan pretty well kept the peace among* the tough elements because of Ids “square shooting” personality and his powerful muscles. One day Sam was struck by an antomobile, and when he came , out of the hospital he was a . cripple for life, with no physical strength and little of his old « character. Almost immediately the tough, element of Sam’s dis trict began to show their true colors. Bailies took control, and law and order went out the win dow. Evan Sam and his parents were ridiculed and insulted on the street. The day of the strong. ' fair arbiter was over; rottenness f reigned again. Today there is another Sam:—'ho is called “Uncle Sam.” He is big and rich and strong and decent, and- he has the respect of the world bo-* cause of those qualities—and those: alone. This 8am has also been.' struck by an automobile—in thn* shape of a great war; and while to, has not left him a cripple, it has cn; upset his physical being that tan: seems incapable of even vomiting up the vile Red organisms which tansns taken root in his Intestinal trad. m»’ still retains the respect of his bors because of his strong arms; now even these are being through the borings of the Red ndo-: robes and through the ignorant in— noccB.ce and stupid blindness of hir protective white corpuscles. Yes—to drop the metaphor—a *- tie more scrapping of our once grerit' navy; a little more weakening of uar. once invincible army; a little whittling on the once most and powerful air force the world ever known—and even the B • toughs and bums will spit In the! of the once invincible and Uncle 8am. - - ' X Collier And Bracknell Stores To Have Half Holiday Thursdays We, the undersigned, will •close our places of business Thursday tofc 1 o’clock p. m. from January 1 u*- til September 1, 1947. The cooperation * of our custo mers and public in general will te greatly appreciated. J. L. Bracknefi^ Jas. J. Collier- Plum Branch, S. C. X — Card Of Thanks . We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many friendto and relatives for the many kind nesses and sympathetic under standing shown us during the fil- ness and death of our dear hws- band and father. Our deepedl thanks also to the doctors wtow gave their undivided attention. Migr God bless each of you. Mrs. J. L. McConilk. And Children. er J. F. Frew, Officer in Charge Navy Recruiting for the SocfSaL Carolina District,, announced thsL all qualified applicants will be ex- listed in Washington by the Nrryf Recruiting station and .those that fail their music examination wid be sent home, at government ex pense or jnay enlist in. the HatiaF for general service. yf ?■/ < • \ S-f