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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. Let's Face Facts Policy Being Developed For Bringing Air Service To Many Small Towne By BARROW LYONS ———WNU Staff Comtpondml 1 Policies that will determine which of America’s 6,331 towns with popu lations between 1,000 and 5,000 will receive some type of airplane serv ice after the war are now in the making. As a re sult of proceed ings before the Civil Aeronautics board in Wash ington, just what type of service each small town is likely to re ceive will be de cided. Barrow Lyons It would be a good idea to tell four congressman to keep his eye on this development, which so inti mately concerns your town and your business. Only lack of planes and pilots is bolding back a tremendous expan lion of air traffic, both commercial and private, which will reach every corner of the country when facilities and personnel become available, rhe rapidity with which pressure for this expansion has developed within die last year is revealed by the aumber of applications to establish new air services. By the end of last August, 233 luch applications had been filed with CAB. By January 15 the number bad increased to 435, and by the end of February there were 577 propos als before the board for new and additional air services. Of the 577 there were 469 which related to domestic services involv ing about 500,000 route miles, com pared with 45,000 route miles now authorized. Outstanding certificates of public necessity and convenience aow designate 288 cities and towns which may receive air service, but only 23 are towns of less than 5,000 population. It is clear that the applications before CAB will open a new chapter In air transportation, one that is full of knotty technical and policy prob lems. Various Carriers Interested For instance, some of the existing airlines feel that with their experi ence and equipment they should be permitted to extend services to cover most of the now unserviced towns. But surface carriers, the bus lines and railroads, feel that they should be permitted to protect themselves against probable heavy loss of passengers and freight to air transport by establishing lines of their own. And there are hundreds of small, new companies which de sire to service towns too small to be attractive to the larger companies, but which feel they are entitled to assure their existence by entering some of the larger terminals. Already CAB Examiners William J. Madden and Albert E. Beitel have made an investigation of the need for local-feeder and pick-up air serv ices. Oral arguments on this re port were heard beginning on April 5. It has been urged that these should be followed by hearings in regional areas throughout the United States at which local problems could be aired. When the board digests the evidence and gives considera tion to establishing an over-all na tional policy, it will make its rec ommendations for local standards. If congress is satisfied with the policies and procedure established by the CAB, no further legislation, except to implement the plan of the CAB with funds, will be required. But in a new field like this, with large and conflicting interests deep ly concerned, it would be rather surprising if congress did not take a part in developing policy. It is virtually certain, however, that as soon as the war ends “straw berry trains” of the air will be car rying fresh fruits and vegetables long distances across our land, and that as the traffic grows more and more of the products from farms and orchards will move in this fash ion, beating the fast freight and express trains by many hours. One of the organizations giving most thought to this development is the Airlines Committee for United States Air Policy, organized to pro tect the interests of existing air car riers. A subcommittee on air trans port of the Railroad Committee for the Study of Transportation, Asso ciation of American Railroads, is an other body deeply concerned. The Airlines Committee plans all cargo services, in addition to haul ing passengers. Aircraft manufac turers are designing refrigerator planes—flying freight cars to carry tremendous loads great distances. A plane flying only 100 miles an hour could carry fresh pork from Iowa to the Pacific coast in 15 hours, as against the present time of near ly two weeks. • • • Pick-up mail services by which a plane without stopping collects mail at small stations along local passen ger routes, is a type of air service receiving consideration. Recently two CAB examiners recommended that passenger air service could well be supplemented by this type of operation. Only one carrier, All- American Aviation, now flies a pick up mail service, using small, single- motored planes that swoop low over a mailbag rigged between two poles, and with a patented pick-up line hook the bag. Coiffures for Combat and Comfort Comfort and the exigencies of combat, rather than convention, dic tate the hair styles of onr fighting men. Dazzling and sometimes daffy are some of the examples of tonsorial work encountered in fighting zones. Above are a few, photographed aboard a coastguard-manned assault transport in the South Pacific. War Ballot Commission Meets The United States war ballot commission, authorized by congress to take administrative action under the new federal servicemen’s voting law, meets in the office of the secretary of war for the purpose of formal organization. Left to right, Secretary of Navy Frank Knox; Secretary ot War Henry L. Stimson, and Adm. Emory S. Land, administrator of the War Shipping board. One of the First to Fall at Bougainville Wounded in the Initial invasion at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougain- ville, this American is hoisted aboard a coastguard-manned transport off shore. He was among the marines and coastguardsmen to leave the ship earlier in the morning, to begin the attack. Small Quarters for a Large Man It was late, and Donald Nelson, head of WPB, was sleepy, but the bunk assigned to him aboard an LCT (landing craft tank) was so small, apparently never intended for a man of Nelson’s heft. He spent the night aboard the LCT going from Solomons Island, Md., to Little Creek, Va., with a labor party inspecting East Coast amphibious bases. Salute to Signalmen Loneliest soldiers in the British army are the men of the Royal Sig nals who construct and maintain the longest military telephone system on earth—the 5,000 miles from Algiers to Teheran, Persia. Here two Sinai police greet two signalmen. No Race Tracks Here Springtime in Manhattan Streets coated with glistening rain while puddles are polka-dotted with raindrops . . . Baseball gab invad ing war dialogues . . . The well- sharpened notes of warbling birds giving happiness a sound track . . . Islands of defeat scattered around town where sunshine only magnifies its poverty ... A gray-eyed sky clearing the thunder in its throat and displaying its white-fanged lightning . . . Playful breezes juggling the an cient weathervane atop St. Paul’s Cathedral . . The shy rustle of balmy winos caressing faces with invisible baby fingers. The Hudson River cobwebbed with streaks of gleaming sunlight . . . Shop windows glowing with Spring finery composing visual poetry of vivid hues . . . Sunrise lighting a fiery dawn on the stub of a warm night . . . Brisk winds brushing the last few dead leaves from trees as nature weaves its annual green gown around them . . . Relaxed humans anchored to park benches allowing contentment to find a home in their spirits ... A soldier stroll ing with his girl . . . Workers eagerly sipping lungs full of anti septic air before plunging into sub way dungeons . . . The everlasting beauty of twilight balanced on the fingertips of a departing day. Millionaire sportsman Alfred G. Vanderbilt, right, aboard PT boat in New Guinea area, with Lient. (jg) James Costigan, center back ground, and Lieut, (jg) Kester Den man. They have sunk four Jap barges and a cargo ship. A ‘Long Story’ This 36-foot letter is the answer to a GI’s dream. Sent to Pfc. Wil liam Paultz, East Orange, N. J., it is made up of cartoons, stories, mes sages from friends, photos and oth er item!!—enough to keep him busy for hours. Fuel from Salvage Dr. Ernest Berl, chemist at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa., who has a postwar plan for producing gasoline and coal from farm crop waste, forests and seaweed, The Magic Lanterns: “See Here, Private Hargrove” is loaded with familiar comedy gags, but it’s got so doggone much good feeling that you skip the stencils. Besides, it’s got a pair of likable lads—Robert Walker and, Keenan Wynn—as the rookies, and Donna Reed as the lookie . . . “The Fighting Seabees,” means to be a back-slap for that useful arm of the military, but some times the praise gets gibbery. The thing is too Hollywood-flavored to look like war . . . “The Heavenly Body” does not refer to Hedy La marr, who’s in it. The title comes from Wm. Powell’s monkeying with the stars. Sometimes the going gets funny, but too often you can almost hear Powell’s suspenders give from the strain of carrying the frail tale . . . “Tunisian Victory,” action shots by the USA and British cam eras, records some lovely shots of the Rats on the run, than which there is nothing more entertaining. It’s simple to spot a debater on a radio forum who has lost the argu ment . . . He’s the first to lose his temper . . . Have a nifty innova tion : The recordings of Dorothy Parker’s witty monologs—by stage stars . . . Some critics objected to a fine film, “The Purple Heart,” be cause, they complained, it made us hate Japs ... All right, doctor. I’ll go quietly . . . Add invitations to murder: Swingsters who mangle the gay “Oklanoma” lilts . . . The war film, “Tunisian Victory,” is the best yet. Keeps you sitting on the edge of your suspense . . . Variety reports that Movieburg is losing in terest in bandleaders “because they lack acting ability” . . . Sure took H’wood a long time to find it out ... If the film biz depended on act ing ability—Hollywood would have only one actor—Spencer T. Good to see Fred Allen climbing in the popularity surveys . . . He’s, one radio jester who makes an hon est stab at trying something original . . . Gamblers about inidtown are wagering the war’ll be over in Yur- rop by July 4th . . . Might be a good way to win the bet—by getting into the fracas and helping fight it . . . Here’s a repeat boost for Ben Hecht’s exciting book: “A Guide for the Bedevilled” . . . Don’t miss it —it’ll make you a better American . . . The jokes that helped kill vaudeville are now making radio writers wealthy and famous. Elastic fingers of sunlight reach ing into shadowy skyscraper can yons . . . Children bubbling with happiness—finding thrilling adven tures in the fairyland of youth . . . Fresh air fiends draped across park lawns getting a kick out of breathing . . . Romancers driving out fears of insecurity around them with a personal fortress of blue skies and rainbows . . . The cool kindness of Spring mornings that drain the ache from people’s souls and inspire them to attack problems of the day like a conquering hero . . . Spring busily nursing the trees and flowers that patiently waited for her during the bitter Winter months . . . The for est fire of noise that blazes along the Main Stem, destroying the silky calm the season brings . . . Lovely stenogs discussing their sweethearts during lunch hour, putting a period at the end of each sentence with a dimple. The natural snob near the East River: A private park where chil dren aren’t allowed . . . Skyscraper peaks holding tiny pools of sunshine . . . Harlem’s elegant boulevard lined with well-manicured dainty trees, but flanked by miserable dwellings . . . Pasty-faced Main Stemmers blinking in the afternoon sun as if it was a stranger they wanted to avoid . . . Silence flood ing the park after midnight when each little hush holds a mystery oi its own . . . The farm inside a big nty—on upper Tenth Ave. Muffins your family will love! *Pnmeor Bacon Muffins tf&ystr AU-BBAM Muffins % cap Bilik 1 cup sifted float % teaspoon salt teaspoons powdct t tablespoons shortening 1 cup Kellogg*! AU-Sran Blend shortening nndwlJJ «“«*; ouehly. Add egg and beat well, bur in All-Bran and milk. Let Kfflk until most of moisture is take.i up. Sift flour with salt and baking powder, add to first mixture. SUr cnly n»* til flour disappears. Fill greasc-l muffin "pan* % full. Bake inhot (400°F.) even (400°F.) alxr-t *0 minute*./' Yield: 8 large muffins. jl For prune muffin,, add % ®up *ell-eoa'ed. pitted and chopped prune* to dry Ingredients- # For bacon muffins add /4 COP crUp, diced bacon to dry ingredient* And remember, too, xellocs’b tix-stua by itself is a rich, natural source oi t*i» grain ''Protective 1 * food elements — {irm/Mi, Aie B vitae mins, phosphorus, calcium and iron] ALL-BRAN Mohammedan’s Handle The lone lock of hair on the back of a Mohammedan’s head is left there when he shaves his pate as a handle by which he can be pulled to heaven. Soothe, coot, relievo diaper rash—often pre vent it with Mexsanc, the astringent medicated powder. Get Mexaana. Trigger Fish The trigger fish has a trick fin that can be locked into place *o prevent dislodgment when the fish wedges itself in a rocky crevice. SNAPPY FACTS ABOUT RUBBER The Importance of tho tiro conservation program, effect ed In 1942, will bo appreci ated when it is known that tho number at passenger car tire* rationed and those sold on now cars in 1942 only equalled 8.8 per cent of tho passenger car tiros shipped for all pur poses in 1941. Neglected small Are tread cuts and braises can become serious rubber wasters. A small cut, even though It does not go entirely through the fabric, lets In dirt, water and foreign matter. Constant flexing Increases the size of the cut until the tire beyond repair. Prompt repair Is a patriotic duty these days. urn oi peace REGoodrichl fir ST I** rubber AT FIRST SIGN OF A SSZ666 666 TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE DROPS Housefathers Among the aborigines of Aus tralia it is common for fathers to h*ok after the children while their wives work. THURSDAY NIGHTS 10:30 P.M. 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