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THE SUN, NEWBERRY, S. C- MAY 7, 1943 Washington, D. C. OVERSEAS LETTERS Many an American mother is hearing from her boy: “Why don’t you write? I haven’t had a letter from home for ages.” And she knows she has written faithfully ev ery day. The explanation is the U-boat, which the war department regrets to say caused the loss of “several million pieces of mail” during the first three weeks of March alone. But still the mother wonders why some of her daily letters don’t get through. Even if a third of them were sunk her boy should have re ceived 20 letters in the month. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. If she writes 30 letters a month all those letters may have accumulated in the Port of New York or some other port waiting for a convoy outward bound. Convoys cannot leave every day or two. So all 30 letters might go into one ship and if that ship is sunk her son will have no mail for a month. There is no solution to this prob lem except to keep on writing. • • • COLONEL HOBBY ROSE Col. Oveta Culp Hobby of the WAACs picked up the telephone one bright morning and called Col. Wil liam Slater of the war department’s public relations branch. “Good morning, colonel,” she said. “Good morning, colonel,” he re plied. “Colonel,” she said, “I have been told by a large seed company that they want to name a rose after me. What would you think of my lending my name to a rose—the Hobby rose?” That was a new one for the colo nel. He chuckled, laughed it off, and suggested that horticultural problems were out of his line. In the end, the two colonels de cided the question was too thorny to handle. • • • RUBBER FROM OIL REFINERIES It has now been more than a year >tlnce far-sighted Oil Co-ordinator tckes urged that synthetic rubber be made by converting small oil refineries, closed by gasoline ration ing, instead of building the mon strous new rubber factories which will not be finished until 1944 and which require millions of tons of precious steel and copper. After long delays the first of these converted small refineries will begin making rubber on May 1. It is the Eastern States Petroleum Refinery at Houston, Texas, and the results promise to be astounding. Not a single new steel vessel, pump, tank, or piece of piping, so badly needed for escort vessels by the navy, have been used. Further more, the total new material of oth er types amounts to only 20 per cent of the cost of the entire job. However, this Eastern States plant will produce in 12 months enough butadiene to make 2,000,000 tires, plus ingredients for several thousand tons of high octane gasoline ner day. Also, because it was not necessary to build new walls, roofs, equipment, this converted refinery will produce butadiene at a cost equivalent to a little over $1 per tire, based on the investment. • • • BRITISH DEMOCRACY A great deal is being written on the question “What are we fighting for?” but if the American public had looked in on the Servicemen’s Can teen of the National Press club on a recent Saturday afternoon, they wouldn’t have to be told. One of the guests was a British naval officer, Rear Admiral S. R. Dight, famed in the British navy for his toughness in battle, and the salti ness of his sea yams. At the Press Club canteen, he more than justified this latter reputation to American soldiers, sailors and marines who flocked around him. However, it wasn’t until the party was about to break up that the ad miral came into his own. It isn’t every day that an admiral, British or American, joins a song- fest with gobs and soldiers, but Ad miral Dight sang popular American airs with gust and enthusiasm for half an hour. Finally an American sailor called out: “Let’s sing this one for the admiral—For He’s a Jolly Good Fel low!” What followed was probably the lustiest rendition of that familiar tune ever heard in the nation’s capL tal. More than 100 soldiers, sailors and marines joined in the tribute to Admiral Dight, who looked almost •s happy as if he had just won a naval battle. It was one of the things we are fighting for—democ racy. * • • CAPITAL CHAFF Ambassador John Winant’s young er brother Fred is the American representative in the Middle East Supply Center in Cairo . . . There is a shortage of planes for transport ing officials to Africa. Some men cool their heels for a month before getting a seat . . . When Jimmy Byrnes, director of the office of Eco nomic Stabilization, heard that two senate committees were arguing over which should go to North Af rica, he said: “Isn’t that another argument for two fronts?” At British-American Refugee Conference Rescue of the oppressed peoples from German-occupied lands was the main topic of a discussion at the British-American conference held in Bermuda. The principal figures at this conference are shown above. They are, left to right, George Hall, British delegate; Dr. Harold W. Dobbs, chairman of the United States group; Richard K. Law, British under secretary of state for foreign affairs; Rep. Sol Bloom of New York, U. S. delegate; Albert Peake, British undersecretary for the home office. Hands Across Mexican Border This presidential handclasp occurred as President Roosevelt arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, for his historic conference with President Manuel Avila Camacho, left, as Mrs. Avila Camacho, center, looks on. The Presi dent’s military aide, Brig. Gen. Edwin A. Watson, is shown at the ex treme right. No More Washday Blues for This Yank When the Aleutian winds blow we may or may not have snow, but at least Pvt. Early Krech of St. Paul, Minn., will have snow white laundry. He rigged up this windmill washing machine in which a chain and sprocket connected to the blades of the windmill delivers power to the wooden paddlewheels in the wash bucket. Fought All Three Axis Partners Not every bunch of fighting men can make the proud boast of having fought both the oriental and occidental members of the Axis. Since Pearl Harbor this Flying Fortress crew, shown in front of the “Geechee” in North Africa, has blasted at the Japs, the Cermais and the Italians. Commanding officer is Capt. Joseph J. Kramp, New Britain, Conn., shown st left ‘Landing’ Vets Two men who have led actual land ing boat activities under fire in com bat zones cast critical eyes during coast guard landing barge maneu vers at a U. S. training center. At left is Lieut. Douglas Fairbanks, U.S.N., who has been in action lead ing landing boat operations. At right is Ensign Stephen McNichois, U. S. coast guard, who took part in land« ing troops at Fedala, Morocco. Kangaroo Victim Maj. Kenneth McCullar, 27, above, of Courtland, Miss., outstanding master of heavy bombardment tac tics, was killed in a freak accident. He was taking off on a night bomb ing mission in New Guinea when a brush kangaroo sped directly in the path of his bomber, causing it to explode most of its bomb load. On to Tokyo “Here we come, Tokyo,” says a sign somewhere in New Guinea, leaving no doubt whatever about the sentiments of those who erected it. ■Since the execution of the American fliers captured after the bombing of Tokyo the "coming” is likely to be speeded up considerably. Wins Hun Fund Each flier in one U. S. outfit In Tunisia contributes to a fund before each mission. The first to run down a German flier wins the bundle. Here is Lieut. J. D. Collingsworth of Boerger, Texas, collecting. IMAGINARY INTERVIEWS (Occasioned by a recent photo of the President and his Scotch terrier alone in the White House.) Falla—Boss, you lead a dog’s life. Franklin—In a job like mine in a world like this it’s inevitable. Falla—Oh, well, it isn’t as bad as it’s painted. I have it all over you, hov/ever. Franklin—How’s that? Fella—I have moments when noth ing bothers me. Franklin—I realize that, and I of ten envy you. A dog’s life isn’t sc bad. , Falla—Bad! When I look at the world of human beings I get the shakes. And there’s one crack I don’t like. Franklin—What’s that? Falla—That one that the world is going to the dogs. As Ed Wynn once said, the dogs wouldn’t take it. • • • Franklin—There’s some truth in that. How are you getting along under rationing, by the way? Falla—I can’t complain. Franklin—That’s a novelty! I’m sorry we have to give you odds and ends. Meat is scarce, but if you get hungry you can always bite a congressman. Falla—I’ll never be that hungry. • * • Franklin—I’m mighty fond of you, Falla. Falla—That goes double. And I know you better than most people. Franklin—You never question my actions or offer suggestions, and you show complete confidence in me. I never remember a time when you seemed sore at anything I did. Falla—I didn’t like that Casa blanca trip too much. It wasn’t sporty of you to leave me behind. Franklin — Mrs. Roosevelt was here, wasn’t she? Falla—Don’t be silly. * * * Franklin—If I took you around to those conferences what help would you be in planning a new world? Falla—The one I would plan would be a big improvement on this one. Franklin — I’ve often wondered about that. Dogs are seldom both ered by the fights of one group or another, or by rival ambitions. Falla—Never. You see, we dogs never talk of a master breed, a pure Nordic strain or need for more breathing space. A dog who be haved anything like Hitler, Tojo or Mussolini would be in the dog catch er’s wagon in no time as a hydro phobia case. • • • Franklin—How do you like being a White House dog? Would you rather be out romping in the fields? Falla—The White House is good enough for me. Romp in the fields today and you’re apt to wind up a prisoner of war. Franklin—Do the visitors here bother you much? Falla—No, but I should think some of them would be a pain in th« neck to you, boss. • * • Franklin—Well, you can’t stay here forever, I suppose. Falla—Why not? Franklin—I won’t always be Pres- dent. Falla—Stop kidding! • * • The Uncertain Draftee He’s Class 3-B on Monday, Class 2-A on Tuesday night; He’s 1-C some time Wednesday- On Thursday sitting tight; He’s 3-D Friday morning And Saturday 4-N; 1-A on Sunday afternoon— Unless he’s switched again! • • • Then there’s the fellow who is in Class 2-EFBM (Experienced Fight er by Marriage.) • * • A lot of voters are a little dis appointed in Wendell Willkie. They had hoped he was one man who could be depended on not to write a book. • • * We know a man who says he is in Class 1-CC: Constantly Confused. • * • The Brenner Pass Boys Two pals a bit less scrappy— Two buddies nearly done— Two bosom friends unhappy— Two heels that beat as one! • • » A ball player has been asked to stop in and tell Judge Landis why he yelled at an umpire. There can only be two reasons: (1) he wanted to see if the ump was deaf; (2) he was paying off an election bet. * * • “A ceiling will be placed on res taurant food prices to keep the cus tomers from being charged too much.”—News item. Wanna bet? • • • The Unrationed Prune The prune looks old and wrinkled. Slightly shriveled at the joints; But I’m sure you’d feel no better If your stock dropped 20 points. • • • Fair Question If Barbara Frietchie could come back Do you suppose she’d be a WAAC? • • • “One of the hardest problems of the great is to remain great without also appearing ridiculous,” says Merrill Chilcote. Suit Accessories With Military Ahj H ERE’S a jaunty salute te spring in suit accessories with a military air! Both the becoming visor hat and the over-the-shoul- der purse are of inexpensive cot ton, done quickly in single crochet and popcorn stitches. Trim the hat with a gay ribbon. • • • Pattern 545 contains directions for hat and purse; illustration of stitches; ma terials required. Due to an unusually large demand and current war conditions, slightly more time Is required In filling orders for a few of the most popular pattern numbers. Send your order to: Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Aye. New York Enclose 15 cents (plus one cent to cover cost of mailing) for Pattern' No Name Address Double-Purpose Laxative Gives More Satisfaction Don’t bo satisfied just to relieve your present constipated condition. Meet this problem more thoroughly by toning up yo'ir intestinal system. For this Double-Purpose, use Dr. Hitchcock’s All-Vegetable Laxative Powder—an Intestinal Tonic Laxa tive. It not only acts gently and thoroughly, but tones lazy bowel muscles—giving more satisfaction. Dr. Hitchcock’s Laxative Powder helps relieve Dizzy Spells, Sour Stomach, Gas, Headache, and that dull sluggish feeling commonly re ferred to as Biliousness, when caused by ConstipatiA. Use only as di rected. 15 doses for only 10c. Large family size 25c. Adv. Gather Your Scrap; ★ if Throw It at Hitler! • Many of the Indescribable in sects that swarm the battlefronts — •‘plaguing the life** out of our sol diers — die before the lethal blast of FLIT and our other insecti cides. As for common house flics, mosquitoes, moths, roaches, bed bugs and other domestic pests — FLIT slays ’em as it sprays ’em. FLIT has the highest rating es tablished for household insecti cides by the National Bureau of Standards ... the AA Hating. Be sure to ask for FLIT - the knock-out killer— today!