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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 19, 1941 SALE OF DEFENSE BONDS CONTINUES The people of Newberry County are displaying their loyalty and patriot ism in the cause of Democracy by continuing in the purchase of U. S. Defense Savings Bonds. This report comes from Mr. C. C. Hutto, Chair man of the Newberry County De fense Savings Bonds Committee. Mr. Hutto stated that the figures show that Newberrians are not only loyal and reliable Americans, but that their business judgement is lit erally as “sound as a dollar”. There is no beter security available on the market today than a Defense Savings Bond, for behind these bonds stand the entire resources of the USA. As of July 31, 478 bonds had been sold, representing a total of $78,450 ma turity value. One month later, Aug ust 30, 1941, the Newberry County Committee reported nearly 200 addi tional sales: the August summary showed a total of 653 bonds purchas ed, representing a sum of $103,750 in vented. The Committee, and all con cerned, are highly pleased with New berry’s showing. However, it is stated that the county as a whole should be able to do much better than this. It is therefore hoped that every citizen will make an effort to pur chase bonds or stamps in the near future. A total of $889.50 worth of De fense Stamps have been sold as of the August 30 report. Chairman Hutto states, however, that the Newberry Chamber of Commerce and its Mer chants’ Committee are taking a hand in the sale of stamps and that an an nouncement will be made at an early date concerning the availability of stamps throughout the entire busi ness section of the City of Friendly Folks. It is hoped that, in the com ing week, merchants and business men of Newberry will carry small supplies of stamps on hand at all times for the convenience of anyone who wishes to invest amounts from 10c to $5.00 in America’s Defense Program. TEACHERS IN CITY SCHOOLS FOR 1941-1942 SESSION Newiberry High School: P. K. Har mon, Prin. & Math.; Miss Elizabeth Dominick, Eng. & Art; Miss Julia Kibler, Latin; Mrs. S. E. Whitten, English; Miss Annie Lee Young, French & Eng.; Miss Sudie Dennis, Math.; Miss Margaret Burns, Home Ec.; Miss Katherine Boozer, Home Ec.; Mrs. Elsie Nichols, History; Mrs. H. O. Swittenberg, English; Mrs. Vanessa Holt, Math.; Miss Edna Hartness, English; Miss Margaret Paysinger, Latin & Eng.; H. H. Hedgepath, Sci. & Ath. Dir.; H. B. Wilson, Man. Tr. & Di. Oc.; J. V. Neece, Bookkeeping; N. K. William son, Science & Math.; J. T. Kelly, Gen. Sci., Soc. Sci. & Biol.; E. M. Stone, History; C. B. Setzler, Math. & Science; P. Y. Cuthbertson, Band Dir. & Bkpg.; C. E. Bowers, Spanish & Librarian; E. L. Stockman, Math. & Soc. Sci.; Miss Eva Cromer, As. latent Librarian. Junior High School: Mrs. E. B. Setzler, Prin. & 7th grade; Mrs. T. P. Johnson, 7th grade; Mrs. Georgia H. Welborn, 7th grade; Miss Elise Pet erson, 7th grade; Mrs. Eliz. R. Gra ham, 6th grade; Miss Georgia Por ter, 6th grade; Mrs. H. H. Hedge- path, 6th grade; Mrs. W. C. Brown, Jr., 6th grade; Miss Bertha Gallman, Librarian. Boundary Street School: Miss Ger. trude Reeder, Prin. & 1st; Mrs. W. E. Pelham, 2nd; Miss Lila Summer, 3rd; Mrs. Neal W. Workman, 4th; Miss Annie Bynum, 5th; Miss Juanita Hitt, 6th. Speers Street School: Miss Ethel Jones, Prin. & 3rd; Miss Annie Ab rams, 2nd; Mrs. Beale H. Cromer, 1st; Miss Rosabel Thompson, 4th; Mrs. E. E. Stuck, 5th; Mrs. J. C. Peery, 5th. Mollohon School: Miss Sarah Cald well, Prin. & 4th; Miss Marguerite Bums, 2nd; Mrs. J. F. Browne, 1st; Mrs. W. E. Turner, 3rd. West End School: Mrs. F. R. Fel lers, Prin. & 1st; Miss Daisy Cannon, 2nd; Mrs. Maude E. Sanders, 3rd; Mrs. Josie P. McAlhaney, 4th. Oakland School: Mrs. Bertha B. Boylston, Prin. & 4th; Miss Helen Nichols, 2nd; Mrs. Corrie H. Fridy, 3rd; Mrs. G. G. Sale, 1st. ’ENSE BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS ON SAIK ATYin 'R POST OFFICE OR BANK America On Guard! Above is a reproduction of the Treasury Department’s Defense Savings Poster, showing an exact duplication of the original “Minute Man” statue by famed sculptor Daniel Chester French. Defense Bonds and Stamps, on sale at your bank or post office, are a vital part of America’s defense preparations. American Way of life Is Based On a Plentiful Supply ol Gasoline BY SPECTATOR The American way of life, as it is called, is based on a plentiful supply of gasoline. It would be difficult to draw the line between the use of gas- aline for business and the use for pleasure. W’hen does business and and pleasure start? Then, again, what part of the pleasure is just idle consumption and what part is a recreational factor tending to re newed strength and happiness and contributing to a happy, vigorous and productive people? Every one knows that a lad rushing about in dad’s l car and merely killing time, or using time for joy-riding and eating ham burgers and drinking pop—we can say that this is clearly a waste of gasoline and such a waste as could be stopped instantly without hurting any one. Even that is probably de batable on social grounds, regardless of the economical consideration. Many a family’s way of living may not be soundly planned economically, but the happiness and well-being of peo ple are worth more than sound eco nomics. The real greatness of America is that it is a land of happy people—and gasoline has much to do with it. Here we have an apparent conflict. The economist might argue for those measures which directly affect the productive effort of the nation; whereas a sociologist may think that a happy people, running here and there, is worth more to the nation than any mere calculation of imme diate utility for defense. A nation of free people such as ours has developed through wanting much—and having their wants satis fied. Any man dealing with a na tion should 1 he a psychologist; he should know the mind of the people. Our people will resent restrictions on their movements unless the need for the restriction is very great and compelling. The gasoline restric tion has seemed a half-baked idea and it has rubbed many people the wrong way. It has been proved that a little forethought and a little intelligent planning would 1 have taken care oT the gasoline needs of our people and the British, too. The discovery of idle tank cars which could have been hauling gaso line all these weeks and montns is just another instance of a failure of national leaders to see the nation as a whole. Gasoline hauled by tank cars could have saved the day from the begin ning. If the use of tank cars from the wells to the coast increases the price why should that be charged to us? The British can afford to pay the price. I think I reflect the sentiment of our people when I say that anything, everything, should be done to save Britain herself, but our Govern ment should not be crying Wolf, un less the Wolf is coming. Is the morale of our people bad? The word morale is hardly the word 1 , but it is being discussed. What is meant is that many of our peop'e are not war-minded; many do not think the Germans a menace to us; many think there is no need for all the fuss and alarm. Well who is it that seems indifferent? Haven’t the people acquiesced in unprecedented taxes, in restrictions of many kinds? Haven’t they accepted peace-time conscription? Haven’t they yielded to a longer term of service for the drafted men ? Are not the people buying stamps and bonds? Aren’t they giving their alminum? And is it not a fact that we are not at war? What lack of interest is there ? The newspapers, the radios—and all other agencies of communication, are devoting their major effort to stand by the Government. So what is lacking’ Many of the people are dis gusted because of the strikes. Many think the leaders are lacking in ability to deal with the problems arising out of the world embroilment. The nation can’t be governed by a series of committees. Executive con trol requires authority and decision. Our war effort is through an aggre gation of committees which, seem to the man in the street to trample on the toes of one another. Let’s ston pampering and petting people. If rtis is a national emergency so grave that men may be drafted from their homes and jobs whv does the Gov ernment beg and plead with men to work ? Our foreign trade for the first six months of this year shows some in teresting items. Among our exports may be noted $284,000,000 in air craft, $86,000,000 for munitions and explosives, $64,000,000 for chemicals, $227,000,000 iron and steel products, $118,000,000 machinery for metal working; among the imports exceed ing the usual purchases were wool, hides, copper, rubber, silk, tin and nickel. Coffee, sugar and cocoa in creased spectacularly. Our ship ments of $8,000,000 a month to Egypt and about the same to the Dutch East Indies and China are the out growth of the war. We bought more from South America from January to June of this year than in all the year 1938. From Uruguay alone we bought five times as much in five months of this year as we bought in all 1938. Heavy purchases came also from Argentina, Chile and Venezuela. From Australia we bought $56,000,- 000 in five months of 1941 as com pared with less than nine millions in the full year of 1938. During the two years of this war 1880 ships were sunk. These ships flew flags of 29 nations and had a gross tonnage of 7,041,898 tons. The British claim to have shot down 7,170 Nazi planes in two years. Are the war powers of the Presi dent, or his authority as Command er-in-chief, virtually unlimited? By no means. We are in danger of a lot of confusion of thought growing out of misinformation by men who are regaling the public with special ar ticles based on inadequate or undi gested facts. A citizen of sound, judgment, a man who reads, quoted some one as say ing that the President had full auth ority to send the navy and army to Dakar, or anywhere else, at his dis cretion. And by way of bolstering all this cited Wilson’s order to take Vera Cruz, the sending of our troops to France in the First world war, and the Monroe Doctrine. Tht President as Commander-in- chief is like the Admiral commanding a fleet before the days of radio and telegraph. It was in that era that the authority was conferred, but ever, then it was to make sure of some one with executive control—to do what? To command, but according to the law of the land. The sunreme auth ority in all matters, civil and mili tary, is the Congress. The Presi dent is the Chief Executive of the nation and the Chief Executive of the Buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps ON SALE AT YOUR BANK OR POST OFFICE Records Topple as Cotton Use Increases Loss of Export Markets Only Gloomy Side of Cotton Picture Washington, D. C.—Domestic con sumption of American cotton broke two all-time records with the recent end of the cotton year. For the year as a whole U. S. cotton consumption tion was 22 per cent higher than in any previous year, and the month of July topped every previous month in cotton use. Bureau of Census figures showed domestic consumption for the yoar to be 9,718,220 bales of lint and 1,354,. 938 bales of linters compared with 7,- 783,774 and 1,060,864 for the previous year. During the month of July consump tion totaled 928,943 bales of lint and 134,006 bales of linters. The previous monthly record was set in June when 875,137 bales of lint and 126,351 bales of linters were used domestically. 10,000,000 Bales in ’41 TNe National Cotton Council said that domestic consumption for the calendar year, if continued at the pre sent rate, would probably be in ex cess of 10,000,000 bales for 1941. The Council pointed out, however, that gains in domestic consumption were more than offset by the tremen dous decline in cotton exports. Dur ing the cotton year only 1,083,505 bales of lint and 20,811 bales of lin ters were shipped abroad compared with 6,191,712 and 320,479 during the previous year. “The loss of markets for more than 5,000,000 bales of export cotton dur ing the past cotton year,” the Coun cil said, “makes it more imperative than ever that every effort be made to maintain cotton’s present leader ship in- established domestic fields, develop new cotton uses, and pre pare for a vigorous program to recap ture foreign markets at the conclu sion of th epesent emergency.” PTA MEETING AT BUSH RIVER A meeting was held at Bush River Friday, September 5, for the purpose of reviving the PTA. A large num ber of patrons of the school were pre. sent. Certain matters of business were discussed but the election of offi cers was postponed until later in the year. Since the PTA has been very generous toward 1 the school in the past, we are hoping that it will be still stronger this year. The senior class rings have been ordered for several months and are expected soon. The class is looking forward to the day of their arrival. Rev. C. J. Matthews, for the fourth consecutive year, is planning to teach Bible at Bush River once each week. A large class of Juniors and Seniors are enrolled for the forth coming year. For the first time, however, the Freshmen a n< l Sopho mores are having the same privilege. Rev. A. T. Usher plans to teach them. The wonderful part of the couse is that, besides being interesting, credit is given for the work done. The days are much more pleasan* now that the weather is cooler. Here’s hoping it will remain so. Final Details Are Arranged For “Battle of the Carolinas” The only major sport playe.i in the United States that is wholly Ame can in origin is basketball. armed forces. That’s what the Con stitution meant. And it leaves no doubt about it, for the Constitution says that the Congress shall have power to declare war; and to make rules for the government and regula tion of the land and naval forces; to make all laws necessary for carrying into execution all the powers vested in the government or in any depart ment or office thereof. President Monroe addressed the Congress and was submitting those proposals to Congress which we will call today The Monroe Doctrine. He pointed out that we should not in terfere in the affairs of Europe and that Europe must not conduct new operations on this side. In the Vera Cruz case, there had been an msult to the flag, growing out of months of bad feeling, and President Wilson ordered 1 the seizure of Vera Cruz merely as a demonstration of force for the time being. In the case of sending troops to France in 1917 we had declared war against Germany and sent troops as a belligerent -force, being ourselves a* war. We were at war. Today we are not at war with any nation. We are not at war with Germany, France or Italy. Dakar belongs to France. To send an army, or a force of marines, to Dakar would be an act of war. A naval vessel might call on a visit of courtesy, with France’s consent. We might as well admit that there is no such thing as International law in force todaq. When we sent destroy ers to England we joined the other nations in disregarding the law of na tions; in repairing British ships of War in our naval stations wc are committing acts oi war; in sending and maintaining troops in Iceland, in association with British troops, we are actually in a military alliance with Great Britain against Germany. So one adidtional act of war, more or less, ought not to make any differ ence. Congress, unfortunately, is acquies- sing in all this without taking ac tion. But the power of Congress is supreme; and if necessary it can re move the President from office. Washington, Sept 13.—With ar rangements for the current maneuv ers disposed of and tht “Battle of the ’Cajun Country” getting under way, army headquarters officials here are now concentrating upon final details for the “Battle of the Carolinas”, in which selectees and national guards men will, durifK October and Novem ber, join regular a rmy members in the “invasion” and “defense” of the Pal metto and Tarheel stales. Exactly • 492,000 men are scheduled to partcipate in the Carolina war games, designhI to become the near est thing to modern “blitz” warfare ever concocted by Americin military officials. This number will probably be increased to vi<:!l over 600,000 by assignments expected to be made prior to opening of the program on October 6. Heading the group of army staff officials who will direct the modern warfare tactics planned to give the nation’s fighting men an idea of what to expect in event of invasion of Am erica by a foreign powe , ‘ will be Maj. Gen, George C. Marshall, army chief of staff. Area 10,000 Square Miles From down Oarolina way the war department has reports that Direct ors G. Heyward Mahon, South Car olina, and T. S. Johnson, North Car olina, of the state councils for nation al defense, have virtually completed local arrangements for activity In the maneuver area, embracing sixteen counties, eight in each state. With the assistance of county man. euver chairmen* Directors Mahon and Johnson are obtaining final rights-of- way which will give the army legal authority to “invade” and “defend” approximately 10,000 square miles— larger than ill-fated Albania, one of the smaller nations which has felt the heel of the German Luftwaffe. Counties in the war games area will include Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Marlboro, Rich land, York and Chester, in South Car. olina, and Anson, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and Union, in North Carolina. Civilians in Air Defense Of primary interest to South Car olinians is the Atlantic seaboard air I defense program, including maneuv- : ers to be staged during the month I of October. Directors Mahon and Johnson, . working in cooperation with Mayor F. ;H. LaGuardia, of New York, director of civilian defense, have already in augurated plans for cooperation by civilians in the air maneuvers. The South Atlantic area maneuvers, in which the Third interceptor command will participate, will begin October 20 and continue through October 25. As a natural port of entry. Char leston is considered as one of the ci ties in which added protective meas ures are essential. Coast cities be tween Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla., are included in the program. Volunteer watchmen, working under the direction of the state councils for National Defense, will be assigned to stretegic outposts, from where they will lj,e able to spot “invading” bomb ers and quickly relay the information to alarm centers of the coast cities. Details of plans for air defense must necessarily be kept secret, lest they get into the hands of the “ene my.” Likewise the “enemy” is with holding public announcement of plans for “invasion,” Armored Units in Games The war department and civilian observers alike, are particularly in terested in the effectiveness of Am- ' erica’s mechanized equipment, such as tanks and armored oars, and this phase of modern fighting will receive particular attention during the “Bat tle of the Carolinas.” I Major General Bruce Magruder is | bringing his First Armored Division fom Fort Knox, Ky., to “oppose” the Second armored division, coming from Fort Benning, Ga., under command of Major General George S. Patton, j The army’s various models of tanks, armored cars and anti-tank equip ment will be given every test possible under simulated warfare in efforts to bring out their essential features and Refects, in comparison to the armored units of the Nazi blitzkrieg. i Headquarters Established I General maneuver headquarters has been established at Monroe, where Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum, whose permanent address is Gover nor’s Island, New York, has taken charge to wind up final details of the “Battle of the Carolinas” from the military standpoint. General Drum is commander of the First aimy, em bracing the First, Eighth, Ninth, Twenty-sixth, Twenty-eighth, Twen ty-ninth, Thirtieth, and Forty-fourth divisions. Press headquarters will be maintain ed a t Camden, where Captain John P. Fisher has been dispatched from Fort Jackson to work with the correspond ents who will cover the maneuvers. The' war department has revealed that a number of officers will be as signed to the Camden press bureau to keep newsmen, radio rporters and cameramen informed. MODERN GIN SEEN BY CROWD Several hundred farmers and busi ness men of the county met last Sat urday for the opening of the Coleman and Scurry modern and streamlined ginnery at Chappells. Featuring the occasion besides the viewing of this fine and speedy gin [ were the presentation of a solid gold watch to Reed D. Merritt, a driver for j Coleman and Scurry, who had oriven I trucks for over a million miles with- | out a mishap; a fine barbecue dinner served the visitors by the firm and | several fine talks delivered by prom inent citizens. Those taking part in the program included F. E. Greer, president of the Bank of Greenwood; J. A. Gresham, also of Greenwod; Paul B. Ezell, coun ty agent; Pinckney N. Abrams, New berry county auditor; and the Rev. J. R. Pettigrew. This well-known firm of the Pied mont was organized 42 years ago and through honest and fair dealings, has purchased approximately 500,000 bales of cotton. The firm was organ ized by John B. Scurry and the late A. P. Coleman, and is now operated by sons of the organizers, namely, John Francis Scurry and John S. Cole man, who saw the need of the latest- in equipment and thus invested a large amount in improved machinery. This gin is said to be the most mod ern in the state and was greatly ad mired by the large crowd present. The barbecue dinner was well pre pared and heartily enjoyed. Q" iiMttiiiitiiiiiiiimmiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiiiiMiiimiMiiiMi Cotton Takes War In Its Stride • Earthenware in place of aluminum pots and pans, fewer model changes in new cars, higher prices for nearly all everyday commodities— these are among the realities which a world at war brings to American families. But there is ond American industry big enough to take the increased demands of war time effort in stride. It’s bigger than steel, big ger than airplane manufacture, bigger than shipbuilding, bigger than munitions. It gives a livelihood to more than 14,000,000 Americans. Millions of farmers, half a million textile mill em ployees, another half million garment workers spread over a greater number of plants and a greater geographical extent than any other American industry—these are the people who make cotton great. They produce and process the crop which America uses in ten thousand ways. The time-tested excellence of cotton prod ucts pouring from this giant cornucopia of American industry is a guarantee to American consumers which war cannot destroy. In war time as in peacetime, American cotton is the best buy. When we buy cotton we build America’s future. ..3