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PACT FOtr* UiS IHiWBMMtT SUK ~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1942 jgrij 1118 College Street Newberry, S. C. O. F. ARMFIELD Editor and Publiaher One Year Published every Friday Entered aa eecond-clasa matter December 6, 1987, at the poet office at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Aft of March 3, 1879. There is nothing basically new in the idea ot using cargo airplanes to supiplant water borne transport. It has long been urged by such author ities on the strength and the adapt ability of airpower as Major de Seversky. And Hitler himself has made excellent use of the cargo plane. In the Crete campaign, for instance, the British had superiority in seapower. But the Germans took to the air, and used their air freight ers to bring in men, materials and supplies. The result was that Brijt- i ish sea superiority proved to be of almost no importance. The British men-of-war dominated the sea lanes —but they could do nothing to the Nazi air transports which flew safe ly by overhead. What is new is the magnitude of the plan recently proposed by Henry J. Kaiser, and supported by a num ber of the principal builders of air craft. The German planes so far used have been relatively small—Mr. Kaiser envisages air freighters of 200 to 500 tons. The German planes, due to the Reich’s geographical po sition, have not had to have any great range—Mr. Kaiser envisages freighters which can cross the seas and still have capacity for tremen dous amounts of cargo. The German planes, it is believed, were and are being produced slowly and in rela tively smaUl numbdrs—M'r. Kaliser talks of building planes of vast size under a mass production system which will turn them out almost as quickly as Detroit assembly lings used to turn out motor cars. No one can deny that the cargo plane idea, if it is workable, will prove at least a partial salution to the most difficult problem the United nations face. So far as production for war is concerned, this country has generally realized the “arsenal of democracy” goal laid down by the president. But getting that produc tion to the far-flung battlefronts of this global war is a very different matter. The hard truth is that the axis is sinking more ships than the United Nations can replace—and it is sinkink with them an enormous amount of vital supplies. The navy has not been able to solve the prob lem. And some authorities are convinced that it is basically insolu ble—that terrible losses will continue and perhaps mount, unless and until the freighters leave the water and take to the skies. Even the biggest cargo planes so far built cannot carry a great deal in one trip. But, over a period of time, their speed will make up for that lack. It is said, for instance, that 40 flying boats of the 70 ton size are equal to a 10,800 ton Liberty ship in carrying capacity. An ordi nary freighter can make only three round trips to and from Australia in the course of a year-—and a cargo plane can make 26. A cargo plane might make 70 or more round trips carrying freight and troops to Eng land. Skeptics have said that Mr. Kai ser’s plan is impractical and vison- ary—that it is impossible to build cargo planes on a mass production basis in ship yards. But Mr. Kaiser and other builders have confounded skeptics before this on many occa sion. According to him, both his own yards and others of similar tyne are adequately equipped to build the planes. He has said also that a plant could be built quickly to supply nec- cessary materials without distracting from other essential phases of the war effort. These planes would re quire, by comparison with ships, a fairly small amount of steel—and steel is one of the major bottlenecks of the present time. The steel mills have done a fine job in stepping up capacity to the utmost—but they simply haven’t been able to turn out enough. So far as the practicality of the planes themselves is concerned, there seems to be little question. The gi gantic flying boat “Mars” built as an experiment by the Glenn Martin company, has proved completely successful in its trials. The army’s B-19, largest land plane ever built, has also proved its worth. And far bigger planes still are now on the drawing boards of the designers. The advocates of cargo planes also say that they would be extremely difficult to intercept and destroy. Their range and speed would be so great that they could constantly change their routes. When approach- their destinations Allied fighters could be sent out to screen them and bring them in. Due to the time ele ment alone, merchant ships must closely follow certain definite and prescribed routes—and they must, at the end of their journeys, converge on ports which are known to the enemy. The planes, in brief, would be infinitely more flexible. Steps are being taken to get the Kaiser program started. The skep tics are waiting and watching with their fingers crossed—while the plan’s backers seem to have no doubts at all. Inside a year, the country should know which side is right. INSPECTION OF CARS SPECIAL SERVICES AT KINGS CREEK Preaching services will be held in the Kings Creek church Friday and Saturday evenings of this week at 8:30 o’clock, with communion ser vices at 5 o’clock on Sabbath after noon. The whole service on Sabbath afternon will be devoted to the com munion. All of these services will be conducted by the pastor. The mem bers of the church are urged to at tend. All are cordially invited. JACK WORKMAN GRADUATES Spence Field, Ga., Aug 8.—Jack Blease Workman, 22, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Blease of 519 Boundar ystreet, Newberry, S. C. has been commissioned a second lieuten ant in the Army Air Corps. He re ceived his “wings” at the graduation exercises held here on Wednesday, August 5 th. Lieutenant Workman graduated from Newberry high school in 1937 and aatended the Cita del for two years. J. Kess Derrick, unopposed candi date for re-election to the house of Representatives from Newberry county, thinks that the law requiring cars to pass inspection should be scrapped for the duration. Mr. Derrick says that with condi tions as they are and the possible shortage of automobile repair parts, it soon will be impossible for many cars to pass the inspection. These cars, he says could still be used by the people over rural sections of the state, in going short distances and it would be a shame to remove them en tirely from the highways when no other method of transportation would be available for these people. It seems to us that Mr. Derrick might have something. At least the inspection which a car is required to pass might be made less rigid. Even with conditions as they are a driver should not be permitted on the high way with a car that is in such a con dition that to drive it endangers the life not only of the driver but anyone else who might be on the highway. But there might be a lessening of the restrictions. It is going to be more and more difficult as Mr. Derrick points out, for a car owner to keep it in perfect condition. This should be taken into account.—Lancaster News. The recent parade of crack Nazi divisions in Paris was obviously de signed for propaganda purposes both at home and abroad. In effect. Hitler told the world that he was ready to resist a United Nations’ in vasion of th^ German-held continent of Europe. In the meantime, the English seem to be carrying out their big-scale air raids on German industrial areas as often as they can. The English have a great many first-class bomb ers—but they lack fuel and other supplies. That is probably the rea son for the delays between raids. TODD IS SECOND LIEUTENANT Aviation cadet Marcus W. Todd, jr. student bombardier of Newberry has reported to the Air Force Advanced Flying School at Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he will complete the advanced phases of his course of treining as an aerial bombardier. Cadet Todd received his prelimin ary training in reconnaisance and obesrvation at the Air Force Re placement center, Ellington Field, Texas. Here at the Bombardier Training school he will receive flight and combat training in the operations of the bombsight and X and st**i WAR PE Let s blast Japan—and Germany—and Italy—with the chain lightning of destruction that can be built from the scrap in our cellars, attics and garages, on our farms and in our places of business. Scrap iron and steel, other metals, rubber and waste materials. It will all be used to make tanks, ships, planes and the fighting weapons our boys must have. It is needed at once. Sell it to a Junk dealer — give it to a charity or collection agency —take it yourself to the nearest collection point —or consult the Local Salvage Committee... If you live on a farm, and have found I o m«-cns of disposing of your Junk, get in touch with the Ounty War Board or your farm implement Throw YOUR scrap into the fight! * This message approved by Conservation Division WAR PRODUCTION BOARD Hi, p«tf for by Amwfco. toduth-l.. Ja/vog. Camming (rapMMtiiv a* wShhmk provkUd by gnupt of l«>dh 9 l«Wrfa/ cmmtwJ. S.t Needed for nil eVe,y ‘•nk, shl^nd ai ? d ‘ nas of War. Kin- ■-'W P*P®rand -gUae. MRS. R. H. WRIGHT, Chairman, Phone 132 L. C. GRAHAM, Co-chairman, Phone 355 CENTRAL COMMITTEE: P. B. Ezell, Miss Ethel Counts, W. H. Carter, Mrs. R. L. Baker, Mrs. Price Padgett, Mrs. H. M. Bryson, John L. Epps. ONE BUCK youe&rn should bcqoinq a into U.S. War Bonds-Stamps; bombing techniques. Prior to his appointment as cadet bombardier he attended Kelly Field, Texas. Aviation Cadet Todd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Todd of Newberry, is married to the former Miss Jean Copeland and resides at 1604 Park View Court, Newberry. He attend ed the citadel two years; Newberry college one term. Played baseball and basketball. By ETHEL L. COUNTS While our men and boys are doing their part to help win this war at the fighting front, we at home—the young, the old, the men who are left, and the women foiks—must back them up with an all-out war effort on the home front. Farm and home war jobs are many. In the production of neces sary foodand feed crops, we must not lose sight of the importance of prop er care and repair of buildings and fences, tools and equipment. “Fix-up, mend-up” aids in the war effort by saving materials, time and labor. Timely repairs also prevent accidents and contribute to better health of the farm family where sanitary improve ments are made. Let’s check-up on the following items and make needed repairs or improvements if possible. Farm Machinery.—From a defense standpoint a farm machine broken down is like a gun on the battle front that won’t shoot. Check over all machinery — order needed repair parts. Clean-up, paint, grease, and service all equipment; collect and util ize all scrap metal. The Yards and Lots.—Are they free from trash, rubbish, puddles, or gullies? Cleaning up, grading, and smoothing will make for better health & sanitary conditions. Check on fences and gates. The victory garden must be protected—a rail or two, a new post or board may save a big job later. Look at the House.—The roof, the porch, the door steps, a few nails, shingles, or boards might be replaced to furnish protection from the weath er, prevent accidents, and lessen .re pairs for the future. Check on the Water Supply.—Is it safe to drink? A pump, properly in stalled, gives the best protection. If it is not possible to install a pump, the well should have a water-ti^ht platform and cover. The curbing should also be water-tight down to a point six or eight feet below the sur face of the ground. Repair the furniture and other household equipment. You can save money and materials and perhaps an accident. Maybe that wabbly chair or tabel can be fixed with a little glue, or a tightened screw, or with a brace or two. Watch your step.—One of the best defense jobs that can be done in and around the farm home is the preven tion of accidents. The production of food and other agricultural products is just as essential to the war effort as the production of guns and tanks. A lost-time injury, then, whether it be in a munitions plant or on the farm, is as much benefit to the ene my as a casualty on the firing line. Faulty flues and heaters head the list of known causes of farm fires. It is important, therefore, to check these items for needed repairs. Flue s should be built from the ground up and not supported on wooden con struction. The 4-H club, boys and girls, will go to Camp Long August 20-22. It is hoped that many of the club mem bers will find it possible to attend this camp. Some have already indi cated their intention to go. Those desiring to attend are asked to let us know by Saturday,' August 15. The County Council of Farm Wom en is asking that not only club mem bers but all patriotic citizens display either a Service Flag or a United States Flag. We see these at a great many homes but the Council feels that it will help lift our morale if we would all follow this practice. Men are dying for the Four Freedoms. The least we can do here at home is to buy War Bonds —10% for War Bonds, every pay day. TO CHECK KRIA k IN 7DAYS Classified Ads ILLNESS CAUSES VACANCY of Newberry Raleigh route. Splendid opportunity for man or woman to continue established route service. Write at once. Rawleigh’s, Dept. SCF-162-203, Richmond, Va. FOR SALE:—Three C’s for killing insects on vegetables, flowers and fruit trees, is not a poison. Johnson- McCrackin Co. 3tc COTTON SHEETS—For the best Cotton Sheets see Johnson-McCrack- in company. 4tc Announcements I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives and agree to abide the results of the Democratic gri- mary election. J. KESS DERRICK I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. R. AUBREY HARLEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER I hereby announce myself a candi date fo re-election as Commissioner for District No. 1 and agree to abide the results of the elections. WILBUR EPPS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OF FINAL SETPLEMENT I will make final settlement of the estate of Mrs. Anna L. Epting in the Probate court for Newberry couijty, S. C., on Monday, the 24th day of Atfgust, 1942, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, and will immediately thereafter ask for my discharge as Administrator of said estate. All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Anna L. Epting, deceased, are hereby notified to file same, duly verified, with the under signed, and those indebted to said estate will please make payment likewise. C. K. EPTING, Administrator July 21, 1942. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Or FINAL SETTLEMENT I will make a final settlement of the estate of Robert C. Livingston, deceased, in the Probate Court for Newberry County, S. C., on Friday, the 28th day of August, 1942 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, and will im mediately thereafter ask for my dis charge as administratrix of said estate. All persons having claims against the estate of Robert C. Livingston, deceased, are hereby notified to file the same duly verified, with the un dersigned, and those indebted to said estate will please make payment likewise. ANNIE LIVINGSTON, Administratrix of the estate of Robert C. Livingston, deceased. July 23, 1942—itc. I hereby announce myself a candidate for election as commissioner for Dis trict No. 1 and agree to abide the re sults of the election. HOMER W. BOWLES I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner of District No. 1 and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. J. HORACE CROMER COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 2 I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Commissioner from District No. 2 and agree to abide the results of the Democratic primary election. S. W. SHEALY I hereby announce myself a candi date for Commissioner District No. 2 and pledge myself to abide the results of the democratic primary election. JOE N. WILSON MAGISTRATE DISTRICT NO. 2 I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of Magistrate for District No. 2, for* re-election and agree to abide the results of the Democratic election. BEN F. DAWKINS ★ ★ W/tat you Buy 'With WAR BONDS ★ ★ Winter flying jackets for both the Army and Navy Air Corps are regu lar equipment for our aviators. They cost from $12 to $18 and are made of horsehide leather lined with sheep shearling. Purchase of one $18.75 War Bond, for which you receive $25 in 10 years, will pay for one of these jack ets so necessary for our airmen fly ing at high altitudes and in northern climes. So you and your neighbors can do your bit by investing at least 10 percent of your salary every pay day in War Bonds to help pay the cost of this equipment for intrepid American flyers. Join the parade, and help top the War Bond Quota in your county. u. S. Treasury Department MAGISTRATE AT POMARIA I herey announce that I am a can didate to succeed myself as Magis trate for District No. 4 (Pomaria) and agree to abide the results of the elections. W. D. HATTON FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce that I am a can didate to represent the THIRD CC)N- GRESSIONAL DISTRICT of South Carolina in the Congress of the United States and pledge myself to abide by the rules and regulations of the Democratic Party. BUTLER B. HARE FOR CONGRESS Your support and influence in behalf of my candidacy for Congress in the forth coming Democratic primary will be appreciated. JOHN C TAYLOR Keep the Home Fires CcorimkaiCONL C. T. Summer, Inc. 1 ms mask, gives protection against attack by gas. Opaline Motor Oil protects engines against attack of heat and friction. Make protection your first thought when you buy motor oil for your car. Make sure the oil does not contain any ‘‘5th Columnist” wax and petroleum jelly—those non-lubricating substances that turn water-thin in heat. You can be sure by buying Sinclair Opaline , Motor Oil. Opaline is freed of wax and petroleum jelly by an extra refining process. It protects your engine on the hottest day. And it lasts so long it 1 - saves you money. Play safe and save money. Ask your nearby Sinclair Dealer for Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil. * Strother C. Paysinger AGENT SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY