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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY t8, 1941 1218 College Street Newberry, S. C. 0. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publisher - . One Dollar Published every Friday the post office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. RADIO LICENSING AND CENSORSHIP GEMS OF THOUGHT When Congress created the Federal Communications Commission, it spe cifically demied it the right to make any rule “which shall interfere with the right of free speech by means of radio commrunicatioin.” Yet, today, radio broadcasters exercise their own strict censorship because the commis sion, if dissatisfied with the way a radio station conducts its programs can refuse to renew its license. Thus, thru its licensing power, the commission is in a position to dictate the policy broadcasters shall use in their dealings with the public. The commission has stated that “ra dio can serve as an instrument of de mocracy only wh«~n devoted to the communication of information and the exchange of ideas fairly and objec tively presented.” This is certainly a worthy objective for broadcasters. But critics of the commission point out that this body is the . . . judge of what is fairly and objectively present ed, and that what the commission oe- lieves is not always the belief of men just as well qualified to judge. For this reason, broadcasters lean over backward in an effort to keep material the commission could conceivably class as objectionable off the air. In other words, broadcasters, thru fear of the commission, do not dare take a strong stand on any question In effect, every time a broadcaster takes a chance and puts a program or speaker on the air that might not meet the approval * *of the commission he gambles on losing his station, for the equipment is no good if it is not lic ensed. Certainly all sides of every ques tion should be fairly presented over the radio. But that would not seem to imply that a broadcaster should not be allowed to take a strong stand on questions of vital importance, pro viding he honestly presents the facts. Fear of a federal agency certainly should not be the force that keeps radio operating in the public interest. It has been suggested that censor ship by the nubile is one of the most 'powerful influences in radio. After all, the listener only has to twist the dial to get rid of an offending pro gram. ALL BUT THE POLITICIANS WILL SUFFER Politics and pelf brought on the World War. What is bringing this on, God alone knows it all. The peo ple have been believing that Hitler will exterminate us. So far as polities figured in the 1914 World War, Wilson was reelect ed on the plea that he kept us out. As a matter of fact it put us in. Wilson and his whole caboose were promptly kicked overboard after the treaty. Yet some called it a popular war. Have you ever thought of an other peculiar feature? No military leader received a scratch, nor put himself in danger of a scratch. Fur ther, can you recall one of the big leaders who received a pinch of lusc ious pie later? Washington was made President after his Revolutionary War. The War of 1812 gave us Andrew Jack- son. The Mexican war elected old Zach Taylor to the throne and the Civil war gave us Grant. The World War not only left the military chieftains in the cold; with out a bite of official candy, but left us with billions of debt which will never be paid. Mr. Roosevelt will not be hurt by his war, because he has already gotten his third term. But the country will be badly crippled for centuries to come. It is not a pleasant thought to be lieve, in fact we know that hand earn ings will be finally swept away like chaff before the wind by bad leader ship.—Calhoun Times. LEXINGTON UNEASY Lexington county is naturally very much alarmed over the prospect of losing a heavy pile of taxes, as a res ult of the probabe sale of The Lex ington Power Co., to the Santee-Coop- er project. Should this happen, and our eyes not too much blurred to de tect a rat when we see its tail, the county may be able to collect the 1940 taxes, but it may as well kiss these taxes goodbye after 1940. Madame Roland once deplored the crimes that were committed in Liberty’s name. It will be on the plea of “Defense,” from now on. Had you already noticed the thousands upon thousands of acres that had been alretdy wiped off the state and county tax books by the Federal Government?-Calhoun Times. Courtesy is love in trifles, and where love is not, though its counter feits may abound, courtesy itself is not.—Geo. Jackson. The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennomble it.—Bovee. There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From it spring the purest courtesy in the outward be havior.—Goethe. When the heart speaks, however simple the words, its language is al ways acceptable bo those who have hearts.—Mary B. Eddy. The courtesies of a small and triv ial Character are the ones which strike deepest to the grateful and ap preciating heart.—H. Clay. All doors open to courtesy.—Thom as Fuller. THINGS TO WATCH FOR— Diesel-engined locomotives for freight trains . . . heretofore used only for switching and passenger train hauling, two diesels have gone into service on the Santa Fe; they’re said to be especially suited to far western hauling because of ability to travel long distances between ser vice stops ... A new “dry” razor that does not operate by electricity; pressure of the hand 1 operates the cutters, eliminating any bother about AC or DC current—or no current at all . . . Gertrude Lawrence, noted English musical comedy star whose current Broadway play is making en tertainment history while she makes money send back to Britain, is re cording the musical score of the play for a Victor album ... At last an ice cream cone is drip proof—with a pastry “collar” around the top to catch the meltings. SOAKING THE GOVERNMENT IN DEFENSE PROGRAM When the United States army de cided to buy Indiana land in its de fense expansion, an agreement was reached with a leading Indianapolis real estate m ai to procure some 60,- 000 acres. The fee was to be 6 1-2 per cent commission, and it is alleg ed that despite the president’s prom ise that “no person should he allow ed to get rich of this (defense) pro gram,” this realtor will receive $195, 000 in commissions fer the one land deal. The inspector general of the War Department is investigating, and has already uncovered some unusual facts. The investigation has showed that the highest commission paid by the army is five per cent, while the average pri vate commission in the sale of In diana farm land is about three per cent. Further, the Indianapolis real tor is aparemtly figuring his commis sion on total amounts including the abstract taxes and stamps, and even his own commission. AMERICA IS BUILDING SHIPS AT A FAST RATE Uncle Sam’s ship yards are giv ing a good account of themselves in turning out a new high in total ton nage over a year ago. A total of 282 ships, 60 more than 12 months ago were building or ordered from Ameri can yards as of February 1, the Ame rican Bureau of Shipping has an nounced. During January contracts were placed for 21 ships, 12 of them large merchant vessels. We are slow to believe What if believed would hurt our feelings. AIRPLANE PI.ANT AT MIAMI GOES UP SWIFTLY A new million dollar aircraft plant for the production of military train ing planes, is moving swiftly on its schedule in Miami, Fla. The factory occupies 130 acres and has space for another building the size of the pres ent structure. The factory will fill contracts for the United States army and navy, the British purchasing com mission and South American govern ments. When the plant goes into production it will turn out a plane a day, but will be ready to make them even faster if demand calls for more speed. ACROBATICS Wage-Hour Law Would Sound Doom of Small Business, Spectator Thinks Electricity Good Aid In Efficient Dairying WAGE-HOUR A Wage-Hour bill has been intro duced in the legislature. It would fix maximum and minimum pay for all employes, except those engaged in agriculture and domestic service. This bill fixes a day’s work at eight hours and a week’s work at forty hours, with minimum pay at thirty cents an hour—or $12 for a week of five days. Overtime at time and a half or for ty-five cents an hour. Any employer violating this law would be subject to a fine ranging from $100 to $500, or to be imprisoned for a period from 30 to 90 days. Now is the time for merchants, garage operators, small industrial concerns, laundries, cleaners, filling station owners or lessees, bankers, moving picture houses, restaurants, cafes, hotel managers, bottlers, news papers, barbers, shoe-shine places, canneries—and every other business interest in the State—to think well. Almost any business can do without men by using more machinery. Mach inery, however, is so expensive that enterprises employing four or five men frequently are operated on a shoe-string and are unable to buy machinery. The are are paid wages every week out of the money taken in, the work done, that same wee]c. It may seem a slipshod sort of busi ness, but almost all our A mere an business started in that manner, the vast automobile industry, among others; in fact, a very considerable part of our business today is done by hand, with simple tools. Shall tnese little business ventures be driven out? Some men say that any employer, who may be unable to comply, should be put out of business. That would mean that the government of the State declares wtar on the little man, because he is small and poor. Such a law, and such reasoning, would 1 have snuffed out of existence many giant plants of today, when they were struggling with the weekly pay-roll and the bill for raw .materials on which to work. The first effect of such a law would be to throw out of employment thous ands of men and women, who are not worth much at their jobs, but who maintain their self respect, their feeling of independence, by working for what they can get. Such people— white and colored—numbering a mul titude, will be left by the wayside to beg, or to seek some sort of job of relief. We are preparing, then, to go into relief business on a large scale, and to make relief permanent, even to make relief a career. Relief, which began as a measure for the destitute, those in misfor tune and want, will not include among its beneficiaries men and women, who today, are willing to work; who ask no favor, except the opportunity to exchange their small ability for plain food and ordinary shelter. Such measures as this are inspired by the thought that they will raise the level of pay. But what about the level for those who can't do any service worth $12, for five days, of eight hours each? ^ In South Carolina are thousands of men and women working in places which specialize in low prices. These will lose their chance to work, be cause the public is not willing to pay higher prices, for reasons of senti ment. Our fundamental objection to such a bill as this is, that it sounds the doom of small business: it gives all the business to those who have cap ital; it forces all business to them. The struggling mechanic who hopes to make a living for himself, and sev eral helpers—all working humbly but usefully and respectably—all these helpers are thrown on the dust heap, and the ambitious little owner of the garage or mill will close his doors and pull down, in spirit and effect, the American flag, which for so long has meant to the world, the rignt of men to dream and to work to make a practical reality of their dreams through the skill of their hands. . But if our businessmen want such a law, let them have it, whatever the cost. If, however, they don't want it, now is the time to speak for their rights and their interests. Clemson, Feb. 22.—A probable av erage cost as low as 2 1-2 cents for I cooling 10 gall one of milk by electri- in our beauty and charm. 'city is shown by 12 dairy equipment South Carolina has much which we demonstrations on dairy farms in the cherish; but our low standing in Piedmont area of South Carolina, wealth; our small individual income; Says C. V. Phagan, agricultural engi- our 49th place in savings deposits neer of the Extension Service of (including the District of Coluhtoia) Clemson college. —we can’t cherish, surely. So, some I An average electric current con- citizens have organized to do what sumption of 1.24 kilowatt hours for they can to build up the State. In each 10 gallons of milk cooled was their efforts to get new payrolls and shown for eight of the dairy farms higher payrolls they have found some where records covered 12 months, harmful laws standing in the way., The range was from nine-tenths of One of these is the practice of Puna-| a kilowatt hour to 1-7 kilowatt hours tive Damages. Another condition is'for cooling 10 gallons of milk. At 2 high local taxation. So we are tell-|cents a kilowatt hour for cost of cur ing the people about the things which | rent the average cost would be stand out against us, like a sore' thumb. And we tell the legislators, too. WHY? Because they may not have the information. It certainly must be taken for granted that if the legislature knew what was wrong, it would correct the trouble at once. If a farmer gathers 100 pounds of lint cotton per acre, while all his neighbors harvest a bale per acre, what should he do? Should he strut about, proudly, praising his 100 lbs., or try to stimulate his production? We are in that fix; we get a little new business, whale our neighboring states get much more. So, shall we do something about it? Our poverty is no secret; it is a fact and one painfully known to us. Let us stop bickering; we all love our State; and all wish her to pros per; so let’s get busy for South Car olina. Men are trying to develop this State; it is immensely and impres sively undeveloped. Men who live in an agricultural community of good farmers do not know that South Car olina has stretches of miles without even one substantial farm. We have great possibilities but they depend upon men and money. We need both. Then we need industries in our towns and cities in order to provide a liv ing for thousands who are there i>eg- ging for a chance to work. Not every man is a good, or effi cient farmer; farming, in fact, Is not just as rare as successful merchants. Some farmers move to town because they and their families can’t succeed on the lar d. They hope to get work, to earn bread and meat and shelter, in town. The more jobs, the more opportunities for them. The City of Charleston has an or ganization under very competent leadership (Charleston Industrial Bu reau) which has a field representa tive who goes to the great industrial centers trying to get plants for South Carolina. He tells us what the industrial leaders say about this .state. When we tell our people about our defects we are not publish ing things to our detriment; on the contrary, we are telling our people what the outsiders already know and are saying. It can be said that just last week a company operating a branch of its business in Greenville wrote that it was withdrawing from South Caro lina because of high taxes. I happen ed to be in Greenville and was shown a copy of the letter. No man, no business, and no state can prosper by closing its eyes to facts, or by being indifferent to them. Chairman Jefferies has the right idea; he says, in Effect, “LET’S SEE IF WE CAN CORRECT WHAT EVER IS OUT OF LINE”. around 2 1-2 cents per 10 gallons. On three of the dairy farms where water heaters and sterilizers were used in addition to milk coolers, the total cost of electric service, includ ing lights and pumping water, was considerably less than one cent a gallon of milk. “These records check closely with similar records in other states,” says Mr. Phagan. “Dairymen recognize the importance of electricity h. the economical production of milk and other dairy products, and these tests FARM NEWS BRIGHT SPOTS Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy. —Emerson. I Farmington. Conn.—State police said this is what happened to an au tomobile in which two New Britain men were riding: It climbed a four-foot bank, hurt led 45 feet through the air, hit the ground and turned over, traveled 25 more feet through the air and hit the ground before taking a third aerial hop of 23 feet. John Pisko, 32, suffered a lacerated finger, and John Olajas was bruised above the right eye. Some legislators are so sensitive, they resent a frank discussion of the problems of the State by citizens of the State. ORGANIZED BUSINESS, INCORPORATED, OF SOUTH CAR OLINA, through broadcasts, news paper articles, and individual letters, has frequently commended members of the Legislature, and has expressed confidence in the ability and high purpose of the majority; so why the occasional flare-up of resentment, because Organized Business tells ex actly what is what? Is anything wrong with South Carolina? That is a fair question. If something is wrong, then our people should know about it; and efforts should be made to put our house in order. But a foolish ducking and dodging of issues will not help the State; nor meed we try to lull our selves into prosperity andl plenty, by proclaiming that everything is chicken except the critics, who are chicken hawks. A little practical business sense would be a help to some of our crit ics. They are in favor of closing our eyes to our faults and patting our selves on the chest in selfadmiration, glorying in ouv greatness and grand eur; in our wealth and prosperity; and Sweet Potato Success Orangeburg, Feb. 22.—The 1940 swet potato c>op of 0 T a>.gefourg eo ty is moving to market in an orderly manner, 85 carloads having gone to market dunng January according to County Agent R. D. Suber. Prills ranged from $1.10 to $1.20, f. o. b., for U. S. No. 1 grade. Several trucks have been operating in the county buying potatoes, the farmers receiving $1.25 per bushel f. o. b. for U. S. No. 1’s. It is estimated that 50 or mor< carloads of sweets are still in stora in the county. “At the present time,” says Mr. Suber, “with the success farmers are having growing sweet potatoes, indi cations are that a substantial acreage increase in this crop will be planted this year. Requests are being re ceived at our office for plans of the flue-heated hotbed, and several new electric hotbeds are bping installed. Orangeburg farmers are interested in the early green sweet potato market as well as the cured potato market.” Wheat for Home Use Marion, Feb. 22.—Wheat produc tion for home use in Marion county is increasing rapidly, as shown by rec ords of County Agent W. R. Wells, Jr. “The wheat survey made recent ly indicates that 40 per cent more farm families were to plant wheat for 1941 than had planted it for 1940”, says Mr. Wells. “Our 1940 crop of wheat was over 200 percent in crease over our 1939 crop. Thus it appears that many more of our farm ers are beginning to grow wheat for home use since they have good And on which to plant it and a high-yield ing variety to plant. The wheat dem onstration check-up shows that we have 10 applications so far for the state three-acre wheat contest.” Miss Constance Armfield spent the weekend in Anderson with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Callaham and Miss Molly Callaham. Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids Excess acids, poisons and wastes In your blood are removed chiefly by your kidneys. Getting up Nights, Burning Passages, Back ache, Swollen Ankles, Nervousness, Rheu matic Pains, Dizziness, Circles Under Eyes, and feeling worn out, often are caused by non-organic and non-systemic Kidney and Bladder troubles. Usually in such cases, the very first dose of Cystex goes right to work helping the Kidneys flush out excess acids and wastes. And this cleansing, purifying Kidney action, in just a day or so, may eas ily make you feel younger, stronger and better than in years. A printed guarantee wrapped around each package of Cystex in sures an immediate refund of the full cost unless you are completely satisfied. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose under this positive money back guarantee so get Cyutex from your druggist today for only 35c. 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Ru-Ex Compound ia for sale and recom-j mended by Good Drugstores Everywhere* ?«i d should h«lp to answer some of the question* of dairy farmer* who are striving to produce good quality pro ducts at a fair return from their busineas.” The demonstrations were arranged through the cooperation of dairy farmers, county agents, agricultural engineering and dairy specialists of the Extension Service, and M. T. Geddings, agricultural engineer of a power company (Duke Power Oo.). BEDDING PROGRAM INCREASES USE OF COTTON BAGS Memphis, Tenn.- -Bedding protec tors for four million American fam ilies are the goal of a new cotton bag re-use campaign being launched jointly by the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture and the National Cotton Council. Officials of the two organizations said that the project would be con ducted in conjunction with tin, fed eral cotton mattress program under which more than four million matt resses are being made by and distri buted to low-income families through out the country. The mattresses are being made in special sewing rooms under supervis ion of Extension Service workers, who are to begin the mattress pro tector project as quickly as mater ials can be distributed. Under provisions of the program the Cotton Council is furnishing the Extension workers with large wall pasters showing cotton bags in use as mattress and bedding protectors, and with folders giving detailed instruc tions on methods of making protec tors from the bags. Instructions are given in the folder for making mattress coil protectors, mattress covers, mattress pads, pillow protectors, and blanket and comfort protectors. Sources from which bags may be obtained are also listed In the folder, with emphasis being placed on the fact that bags ca nbe secured at no additional cost if flour, salt, feed sugar, meal, and other staples are purchased in cotton bags. Both Extension Service and Cotton Council officials state that the pro gram offers great possibilities for encouraging the use of cotton bags, third largest single outlet for cotton lint. LENTEN SERVICES IN BETH- EDEN LUTHERAN PARISH The regular Lenten services will be observed in the Beth-Eden Lutheran Parish. The first service in each of the churches of the parish will bs as follows: Colony—Wednesday evening, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p. m. St. James’—Thursday evening, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p. m. Beth-Edlen—Friday evening, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p. m. It is sincerely hoped that the mem bers of these congregations will avail themselves of these services. Any others who may desire to attend are cordially invited. In these days of confusion and world strife it is em inently fitting that Christians as semble themselves together for medi tation on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ. The one thing that -will save civi'zation from total collapse is faith in the Christ, “the Prince of Peace, the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world”. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER All women of Newberry are Invit ed to join in observance of the World Day of Prayer Service, which will be held in the Episcopal church at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon, Feb. 28. JJ.r.; what customers utt our Out Invisible Half-Soling has bo ‘VepalreJ look*’--—n*‘-ridge or visible seam. Temp comfortable shoes restored to BO enee ot popular prior*. Dennis Shoe Shop SHOE SUPPLIES LACES POLISHES Fogr generations have enjoyed the refresh ing goodness of ice-cold Coca-Cola. delicious taste always leaves a cool, clean I after-sense of complete refreshment. 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