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Forty-Filth Year
g-.Mi.k-J June 5,1902 McCORMICK, S. C., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26, 1946
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• 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.
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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
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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.
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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- ^
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LYTLB BULL'
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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. - - '
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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.
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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.
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