Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1943 THE NEWBERRY SUN . “MAKE IT DO” they continued to wear the label knowing it was a mockery. The Democratic party will never be purged from within since ma chinery is in the hand's of the brain- trusters. Only a clean break offers a solution and even that may be too late. A real Democratic party may have to be constructed from the shambles of next November. Cer tainly everything points that way. THE FOLLOWING is an ' episode from the book, “That None Shall Die,' as related in Nation’s Business. It vividly portrays what happens when political red tape, which is Inherent in socialized medi cine, is allowed to infringe on the medical profession: “A young doctor has been called late at night to see a patient with lobar pneumonia. The family tells him candidly they have no money. It proves to be a desperate case. He calls the city hospital. “Is the man a resident?” “ ‘No, he’s an unemployed worker here on a visit.’ “ ‘Then, that rules him out. We’re RITZ THEATRE THURSDAY and FRIDAY Luise Rainer, Arturo do Cordova, William Bemlix, Paul Lukas —In— “H O 8 T A Cl E 8” Comedy—“Three Bears on a Boat” FOX NEWS with the historic parleys at Cairo and Teheran SATURDAY Billie Bunko, Donald Wooes. ED'se Knox, Jan Garber and 1 Orchestra. Jack Teargardon and Orchestra —In— “SO’S YOUR UNCLE” Comjedy—‘Pussy Cat Cafe* UNIVERSAL NEWS MONDAY and TUESDAY John Payne, Maureen O’Hara, Ran dolph Scotlt —In— “The SHORES OF TRIPOLI” ■COMEDY—Tim Pan Alley Cats > —M G M NEWS WEDNESDAY David Bruce, Grace McDonald, Ed die LeBaron and Orchestra —IN— SHE’S FOR ME COMEDY—What’s Buzzin Buzzard? not allowed to take out of town cases.’ “Next, the doctor calls the direc tor of the socialized welfare service, asks if she can hospitalize his pa tient. “ ‘Perhaps we can arrange it. If you’ll give me the name and address, I’ll put an investigator on it Mon day.’ “Back at the bedside the doctor decides that pneumonia serum com bined with sulfapyridine is the one chance of saving the sick man. But they cost money. He dials the social Our Store Will be Open Monday Night until 9 p. m. for the benefit men, store employees, out-of- town customers and others who find it difficult to do their Xmas shopping during the day. service director again, ‘I’ve typed this patient and find it’s Type I pneumococcus. Can you arrange to finance the purchase of serum for him? “ ‘I’m sorry, doctor,’ the impersonal voice drones, ‘the Government makes no provision for the purchase of serum by our department. Besides, we cannot consider helping any case without proper Investigation. Perhaps if you can call us Monday . . .’ “The doctor cut the Gordian knot of social medicine by buying the serum himself and administering it.” We Sell War Savings Stamps and take* orders for War Bonds at our Cashiers desk. A beautiful assortment of Handbags . . . many all colors and styles black green red rust broom tan, navy, and felts in overarm bags Any one of these bags mil make a desirable Christmas present Carpenter’s