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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY. FEPRUARY 20. 1942 xm 1218 College Street Newberry, S. C. O. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publisher One Year ■ One Dollar Published every Friday Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the post office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. A SQUARE DEAL IN ORDER Farmers who complain about gov ernment’s pegging farm products prices while manufacturers of farm tools are restrained by no similar de vice on the prices they charge for their wares, have the better of the argument. We cannot expect the farmer to sell hogs, say at $10 per 100 a nd pay double former prices for farm machinery, and live. It cannot be done. It would mean farm bank ruptcy in short order. If the far mer is to carry on as government has planned for him to do, his work must show some profit, or he is sunk. It is but logical that, if the gov ernment is going to fix farm prices the fixing should be done in a way that will not hamstring the farmer and force him to labor for nothing, permitting others to get by with handsome profits on their work. Fix ing farm prices should be, in all fairness to the farmer, followed by a top on the prices of articles which he must buy in order to operate successfully. The farmer wants to see the gov ernment use horse sense in this mat ter. He is willing, yes, he is eager to do his share to win the war; and he is right in asking for a square deal in the process. THE CURE Strikers in defense industries in the middle west do not seem to rea lize that we are at war. Because a few delinquents refused to pay un ion membership dues, 'a strike was called by their leaders to compel them to “come across.” There is no way of telling what these strikes will cost our fighting forces in loss of imperatively needed materials, but we do know that every moment of lost time is precious—precious at least to those Americans who desire to see their country speedily and adequately armed in order to short en the war and thereby save many lives and much treasure. There is but one cure for these dangerous strikes in defense indus tries. The suggestion has been ad vanced and urged in this column be fore: draft every man that is weed ed and put him on a soldier’s fare. It is a gross injustice to our fight ing men to ask them to risk their lives on faraway battlefields for our safety and security, and at the same time permit these disgraceful strikes to continue. We are not going to get down to the real business of winning this war, anyway, until the government drafts every industry and every la borer needed in the fighting. Govern ment might as well look facts in the face now and settle this matter as it should be. General Hershey has hinted that the government may draft labor. The proper federal authorities should act now—before it is to late—to translate that hint into reality, not only to affect labor, but industry as well. SUGAR RATIONING BEGINS IN MARCH Atlanta, Feb. 14.—War Ration Book One—the nation’s first consu mer restriction on foodstuffs—goes to civilians in late March to limit purchase of sugar to three-fourths per pound per capita each week. The Office of Price Administration notified state adimnistrators today it would degisnate a period next month, probably one week, in which individual consumers should go to local elementary schools and regis ter for sugar coupon books. Each book will contain twenty eight stamps—enough for twenty-eight weeks—and housewives must obtain one book for each member of their immediate families. T. M. Forbes, rationing administra tor for Georgia, said OPA had asked governors to arrange for storage of coupon books with county clerks, pending distribution. Registration probably will be done by volunteer defense workers assigned to local schools. OPA estimated printing and dis tribution of sugar ration books in volved approximately 750,000,000 printed pieces of forms, which must be distributed to emergency reserve depots and to school sites before ra tioning can begin. Renewals of sugar booklets, after twenty-eight weeks have expired, will be handled by local rationing boards. No definite arrangements have been made for a board in South Carolina, it was reported. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO BE OBSERVED FEB. 20 The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday after noon at four o’clock, in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. The text of this year’s program is, “I Am the Way.” The women of Newber ry are invited to join in this service. Holiday Notice MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 This Bank will be Closed in observance of Washington’s Birthday. South Carolina National Bank The War Can Be Won Through the United Efforts of All Americans By SPECTATOR It is time to think of GEORGE WASHINGTON, the noblest figure ever to stand in the forefront of a nation’s life. Many a man has been inspired or sustained by a family standard. His father, his grand father and all his forebears stood out for public service, for unflinch ing courage, for unquestioned recti tude. Such a family record might well animate a man with high pur pose. We still live in the shadow of the colossal figure of Washington. On what does his reputation rest? Has time obscured his faults and magni fied his virtues? Is time an element in his unapproached sublimity? What sort of MAN was Washington?. A big, husky man, full of the thrill of living, happy with his horses and dogs; a towering physical specimen, strong, vigorous, capable of extra ordinary endurance. It will not be forgotten that while still a lad in his teams he braved the hardships and dangers of hundreds of square miles of wilderness, steep mountains and unbroken forest to survey the lands of Lord Fairfax. Washington was methodical and painstaking. Nothing more truly characterized him than his careful investigation of whatever impressed him. He had the imagination which a well-stored mind might project. Becoming interested in the develop ment of the country, and having a thrifty turn of mind, he made long trips of exploration to see for him self what opportunity was offered by thousands of square miles of un explored territory. He investigated by personal examination on the spot. Washington was a man of accurate speech, thorough-going in his method and exacting of himself and others. As a farmer he would be the pride of any County of South Carolina even today. He was a businessman to his finger tips. Although Washington had a commercial sense fully developed; and although be liked to make deals, trades and experiments, he had a lofty spirit which lifted him above all the small things of trade or gain. He had a sense of honor which was above mere selfish gain. He was too big to barter himself for honors or advantage. There was in him a standard of conduct which was above meanness, petty self-seeking or anything ignoble. Many a son of Virginia had the same high standard of Washington, but few had the per son, the presence, the occasion to impress the world with such an abili ty of character, such a majesty of personality, as to set him apart from all other sons of America. Washington had the judicial sense developed so highly that he could concentrate on the merit of a pro posal, or of a man, and come 10 a conclusion without leaning to one side because of personal predilections or prejudices. He sought no favor and felt no pull and tug of political obligation. Nor did he feel influenc ed by thoughts of what others might think. He fe\t completely at Ijberty to make his decisions strictly on merit. As ^President, Washington was al ways the lofty soul. He appeared to be serene, above and beyond the little concerns. As a matter of fact he was a man of strong emotion, sometimes given to high temper and very masculine language. What peculiarly distinguished Washington and made him so loftty that he seems like a giant among men was his complete dedication to the job in hand. Nothing outside of it affected him; he did the best he was capable of all the time, without fear or favor, without quibble, ex planation or apology. He seemed to dwell in a different world, a land of superior spirits, only because he took a high stand, stood on high ground and refused to meet men on lower levels of trades and favors. If Washington were a South Caro linian it is inconceivable that he would accept extra pay, extra mil eage and any other “extras” vhat may be allowed under an interpreta tion which does violence to the plain intent of our constitution. In that austere virtue he would have scorn ed prequisites which even suggested doubtful charges against the public purse. Nor can I conceive of Wash ington resorting to questionable expedients like bob-tailed bills. With courage to face facts and issues, he would have opposed subterfuge in dealing with the people’s business. One can almost hear him say, “IF THE MEASURE BE WORTHY OF PUBLIC SUPPORT LET US PRE SENT IT TO THE PUBLIC IN THE PROPER MANNER”. As President of the United States I cannot conceive of that straight forward man fostering one element of our people against another; nor is it within the probabilities that he would have failed to see clearly WHAT to do and HOW to do it in this emergency. Washington is the world’s sup reme example of commonsense and common integrity on all occasions, until to us of weaker fiber they seem like qualities apart from mere human kind. There was very little genius in Washington. No special brilliance shines about him. But pa tient study and investigation, a clear mind free from the bias of friend ship or the prejudice of envy or en mity, a high sense of responsibility, an unswerving determination to maintain his self respect, lifted him above the ambitions, manipula tions, strivings and insincerity too often found in men who seek posi tion. Through the UNITED EF FORTS of all Americans we shall win the war. ALL should buy bonds; ALL should render ANY service; ALL should give their sons to the fighting ser vices, but the good positions, the honors, the distinctions, seem to be reserved for those who are apostles or disciples of the New Deal, or, else, are endorsed and supported by them. Recently a citizen of South Carolina, Democrat all his life and descended from Democrats, was suggested for a war job in this State. He is easily one <»f twelve outstanding South Caro linians, from the sea to the mountains, and from Marlboro to Aiken. He is a magnetic man, genial, popular, capable of extraordinary service; a man of large influence and state-wide acquaintance. He was not ap pointed because the Powers-that be thought the appointment should go to a New Dealer. Good! Then are tile New Deal ers fighting the war? Are the New Dealers providing all the soldiers and sailors and mar ines? Are the New Dealers financing the war? Oh, yes; they spend the money, even in the most extravagant and fatu ous manner. The Citizen I’m thinking of has a son in the army. Perhaps only New Deal ers should have sons in the army. This sort of thing is a kind of political depravity which is dis gusting beyond words. Is this a nation at war; is this our Coun try; or is it a personal govern ment of an individual? What sort of unity can we have which I 1 Classified Ads | I FOR SALE—Ojie 1940 Plymouth Deluxe coamT tires practically new, motor and body in good condi tion. Felix B. Green, Jr., phone 135. or call at 1117% Boyce Street. FOR SALE—1938 Chevrolet truck, good tires, new motor, extra long wheel base. Very Cheap. J. D. BUT LER, 2107 Adelaide street, Newber- ry, S. C. . CERESAN—Get yours now and treat your seed edrly. JOHNSON- McGRACKIN, CO. - 16-4t AUTO KEYS—Made while you wait at DAVIS MOTOR CO. AUTO TOP MATERIAL made of rubber gets scarcer. Better let us replace you old ion. DAVIS MO TOR CO. Prepared (to assist you in ifiling your income tax return, federal and state. Mrs. A. H. Counts, 124S Hunt street, Phone 414-M. LOOK HERE—Add 2000 to 3000 miles to the life of your tires by having them re-grooved, thereby cut ting out road friction which wears your tires so rapidly. DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY. STRAYED from our place, tone black shoat, weighing a bout 76 or 80 pounds. Left Tuesday and anyone seeing or knowing the where abouts of this shoat, please call 93-W or notify Geo. E. Stone. 2t TRESPASS NOTICE — Trespassing of any kind is hereby forbidden on the lands of the undersigned. Hunt, ing is expressly forbidden and all violators will be dealt with. L. E. HAVIRD, Newberry, S. C. 4tp WANTED—Colored man with small family to work share crop and help with grain crops. C. M. WILSON, Rt. No. 2, Newberry, S. C. LOST—Probably on Main street in Newberry, 1 $10 bill, 1 $5 bill, and several $1 bills. Reward if found and returned to H. W. Lominick, Pomaria, S. C. Keep the Home Fires U , taping / (uwmucajPCOAL C. T. Summer, Inc. 7o Relieve Misery Wm <$1666 UQUU TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE WUJM insults all those who do not bow to a lot of half-baked theorists? Wilbur Grant of Chester fought valiantly to head off a bill to allow towns to impose a license on trucks which solicit and deliver at the same time. Our gasoline trucks do that; bread, bottled drinks, ice cream—and other things, are so sold. I think the bill was bad and should have been defeated. The long fight of Mr. Grant re minds me of the filibuster of Sena tor Kemper Cooke, the old warrior from Gallivant’s Ferry. Senator Cooke was right; he was contending for a principle of Constitutional government. He lost his fight and the State of South Carolina lost at least a hundred thousand dollars! Must Singapore fall? Must the brave lads in the Philippines lose their fight? I do not know how many submarines we have; nor how many destroyers and mosquito boats; nor yet how many planes, tanks, machine guns, etc., but if our mills a^e making these things, why in the world can’t we get some over to Singapore and Luzon ? It isn’t our place to plan the stra tegy of the war, perhaps; and we may be very ignorant of all the official twisting and turning, the strut and the swank, and all that; but we can see with one eye that things are going bad ly. Individual exploits unhold the trad'don of bravery, but we need to uphold the tradition of VICTORY. If half the truth has been told about our production of aircraft, tanks, etc., then we have a least several hundred, if not thousands, more of each since the Japanese attack on us, December 7th. What are we doing with what we had; and what are we doing with the current production ? Hitler certainly missed a great guess when he cultivated Mussolini and spurned Russia. Mussolini has lost even his roar. The remarkable preparation, the magnificent cour age a nd fortitude of the Russians command the enthusiastic applause of the world. Germany, Russia and Japan! Well, we have trouble en ough now. Think what is might have been. Have you read of any ceiling on wages? You have not. But you have read a lot about ceilings on farm products. In passing the recent Price Control bill, Congress under took to allow a margin for farm j commodities to rise in price. Now what says President Roosevelt about that? He told the reporters (and the world) that in signing the bill with the proviso in favor of the farmers, he would feel at liberty to sell any or all of the stocks held by the Government so as to hold down the prices. The Government holds a lot of cotton, wheat, com, etc., as we know. So the farmer will not be allowed even what the Congress intended! The President will con trol the prices, the farmers and the Congress! And what will the farmers do about it? Nothing! And what will the Congress do about it? Nothing! But Labor asks for a dollar a day more pay in the steel mills. Labor has been—and is—the bright little boy of the President’s heart. Why? Because the President fears (and respects) Labor’s voting power. There are more farmers in this country than there are members of Labor Unions. If the farmers would vote as a unit—and now is a good time for it—the great political fi gures would soon do a song and a dance for the fanners. The farmer is being fed a little .okimmed milk in this country, while Labor is lap ping up the cream. Its the same cld story, farmers; when dealing with politicians use your ballot. J. M. GOWAN James Madison Gowan, 70, died Thursday night at his home in New berry after an illness of several years. . He is survived by his widow, Mrs. McKinney Gowan; two children, Miss Lola Mae Gowan, and Connie Gowan of Newberry, one step-daughter, Mrs Avery Bradley of Duncan; eight grandchildren and one half-brother, Christopher Gowan of Tucapau. Funeral services were conducted at two o’clock Saturday afternoon from the East Side Baptist church in Newberry by the Rev. L. A. Hunni- cutt. Interment followed in Gillard Baptist church near Jonesville. SERGEANT JULIAN R. PRICE TO ATTEND OFFICERS SCHOOL Sergeant Julian R. Price, son of Representative and Mrs. Julian A. Price of Newberry, stationed at Fort Jackson with the 105 Quartermas ter Corns, was one of the three se lected oat of his company to attend an Officers Training school in Vir ginia. Fertilizer scarce, labor scarce, other things scarcer—well, what of it? The scarcest article in this country is manhood. 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