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\ THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1946 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA O. F. ARIMFIELD Editor and Publisher Published Every Friday in the Year Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. „ - U COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS By SPECTATOR cal expression to some of the froth and foam of exuberant patriotism and demand that the Government shall deal fairly with this soldier? Why shouldn’t we call on the Gov ernment to sweep before its own door befre indulging in fits and spasms of righteous zeal for the G. L’s? In the meantime tins ex-G.L, this young man was sent to the South Seas in jungle service, has lost sev en weeks of time, with neither re muneration nor the right to call for unemployment pay. He has spent his own money to prepare for the job. And all that we can do—or will do—is to forget it. I borrow a little from Kipling: “The Capains and the King de part . . . Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget”. And in the meantime—what? Who is going to answer when the Government itself . kicks an ex-ser vice man? We’ve talked so much about our debt to the men who car ried the.guns, or sailed the seas, or flew the skies. The Government did a lot of talking.' I’m in error in talking about the government, for Congerss is part of the Govern ment, md Congress has been very generous with the service men. We can’t deny that. War and military service bring hardships, sufferings, agonies, regardless of our attitude at home, but we must recognize the fine effort of Congress to do some thing for the returning service men. But when Congress acts, the Admin istration must take the necessary steps, must carry out the will of Congress. That is just where we run into the condition which seems to thwart the purpose of Congress, to negate or nullify the generous impulse of our law-makers. I have heard many stories from ex-service men. They wonder if all the stories they have read are just a lot of stuff and nonsense, a tissue of deceit from start to finish. The latest case is one connected with the O.P.A. An ex-service mai., a veteran from the South Pacific, a man holding a medical discharge, following long service in the areas of the Pacific jungles, this man was assumed of appointment as O.P.A. man in Clarendon County. Of course the entire O.P.A. went into a state of suspense on July 1st, and hung in the air, waiting for a solution of the grandstand play of President Tmman and the C.I.O. This ex soldier had bought a car, borrowed money to buy a. car, as part of his job. All through July he kept the office. Early in August he was told that he was never on the payroll of the O.P.A. and had no job. He con sulted Senator Olin Johnston and Congressman John Riley and Men del Rivers as to his status. These gentlemen wired, wrote and con ferred with the big guns, little guns and even the toy pistols and pea shooters of the O.P.A.—and the lo cal Manning paper carries the word this week that there is no O.P.A. representative in Clarendon, but that Clarendon people will have to deal with Sumter, when they want sugar—and all the rest of it. What about the ex-service man? Yes, what about him? If any man in business had treated that man, as the Government has treated him, there would have been a stern pro test from some one still drawing Government pay; v/e should have heard solemn admonitions about our duty to the men who risked their lives, and actually impaired their health for you and me back home. What I should like to know is this: Why should O.P.A do this man a dirty trick like that and get away with it? What is the reason why we people should not give practi- The State, the Columbia daily, is becoming aroused over the growing menace of Communism. I quoted The State last week on Communism, and I now quote an editorial, which itself is largely a quotation: “Communism, whose favorite ap proach is under cover, is becoming bolder and holder in its fight. And any one who thinks the word fight’ is too strong a term to use in this connection is due for a rude awakening. The cause of Commun ism is being waged vigorously and smartly, generally without the label, thoflgh right here in the Carolinas an organization has come out in the pen, with names and postoffice box address, which should be a warning to us of what is going on. From “the center” on Twelfth street in New York City, the Com munist Party exerts rigid control aver a tightly organized, thoroughly disciplined band of followers, who, across the country work with fa natic zeal to increase the party’s in fluence among labor unions, among the unemployed, among Negroes and other racial groups, among so-called ■liberals, among veterans’ organiza tions. Their favorite approach is still underground. Do not minimize their success. Too much is at stake. Anyone who discusses their influ ence and efforts as unimportant and ineffective is living in a fool’s para dise. They have but one loyalty, the party line, and that line is drawn by Russia. Let’s not quibble about distinction between Russia and the Communist party in Russia, and the Commintem. They are but aarts of one and the same thing. The party line calls first for support of the U. S. S. R., second, for creation of a socialist government in the United States. As in Russia, the party is in the hands of the small ruling clique. When and if the right time comes, when it has prov ed itself, it will receive greater and more helpful recognition from its Russian gods. The time to beat Communism is now, not tomorrow or next year. Now. We should be everlastingly vigilant that the form of govern ment in which we have grown great shall not be swapped off for one that leads only to disaster and some of the moves toward that end are very cleverly camouflaged.” We slow, unenergetic, dreamy, un progressive Southerners have drag ged along in our lazy manner all these years, though full of admira tion for the up-and-doing, go-getters of the North. If all that were true—and it is not true — our Northern brethren would know nothing but joy. One thing we thought was true: Our Northern people were shrewd businessmen, capable traders. Well just see what trades they made with Russia, Yu goslavia—and a dozen other coun tries. Jimmie Byrnes is a South erner, but Jimmie didn’t make the trades; he inherited all ihe blund ers of our foreign policy. We have given and given; we have stood by and let the Russians play all manner of tricks, many of them on us. Why don’t we ever learn that no nation can win regard and good will with money? We seem to have a kind of genius for blundering. Perhaps my ten year’s residence in a foreign country will serve me at the moment. Americans living in other countries usually live in groups, totally apart” from the people of the country in which they are living. That is why Americans don’t know anything about the people. Two good men, good citizens, are now before us in the race for Gov ernor. The success of our form of government depends on the charac ter of those who administer the af fairs of the State government. It is of the highest importance that we choose capable «nen, upright men, for leadership. But we must not needlessly disparage one man because we are partisans. I know Strom Thurmond of Edge- field, have know his pleasantly many years. Mr. Thurmond is highly regarded by his neighbors^ the people of old Edgefield. I have nqt had the pleasure of meeting Doctor James McLeod. But I know all about the Doctor. He, too, is supported enthusiastically by his county, those who know him best. Rumors are floating around; I’ve had the peasure of setting an in fluential friend straight on Mr. Thurmond. He had heard a story which was erroneously ascribed to Mr. Thurmond. I knew the facts and the man involved—who was not Mr. Thurmond. And now I hear that Dr. James McLeod is being charged with not supporting Mr. Roosevelt. I know nothing about that, but I point out that Mr. Roose velt is not properly an issue in this race. If Mr. Roosevelt is to be an issue let us proclaim that far and wide so that those who were for, and those who were against Mr. Roosevelt may line up. It look fool ish to me, this raking up of extran eous matters. However, only one- third of the Carolinians who regist ered ia 1944 voted f° r Mr. Roose velt! How does that look? Let us settle our race for Gover nor on South Carolina issues; not on the issue of Mr. Roosevelt. Noth ing is sq disappointing as a cam paign based on a popular name. As I said, I know nothing of Dr. McLeod’s attitude two years ago; nor am I interested in Mr. Thur mond’s presidential preference two years ago. Two capable men are before us: Which will serve more usefully; which has the greater practical vision, the more capability in effective leadership? COMING SOON Wally Fowler With the GRAND ole opry FOR SALE—Two mules, two 2- horse wagons. 1 No. 7 Mower; 1 McCormick Grain Drill with ferti lizer attachment; 1 3-row Cole grain drill; several thousand feet second hand lumber. H. O. LONG & SONS, Silverstreet, S. C. A23tnc Through the years our shop has become a tradition for music lovers. We invite you to come in and listen to our records. We specialize in unusual recordings. . . BOTH CLASSICAL AND “BOOGIE-WOOGIE” Werts Music & Appliance Company 940 Main Street Telephone 470 "TheiV* Rhythm In That Tharc Store" OPEN FORUM BOARD OF CONTROL MAKES STATEMENT Editor of The Sun; The Board of Control of Margaret Hunter Pool and Park wish to make thru the press, a full statement concerning the situation that has re cently arisen between the Board of Control and the past Water Safety Chairman of the Red Cross chapter. A communication, dated Aug. 3, was received by the Board of Con trol from the Newberry County chapter, A. R. C., requesting to use the pool from 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. daily from Aug. 6-17. This request was very definite and was unani mously granted by the Board. These classes proceeded with exclusive use of the pool during this period. The same communication carried a request for the use of the pool dur ing the two first weeks in Septem ber “for any period needed (accord ing to demand from the public)’’. This request was granted since a PERIOD to the Board means a swim shift of two hours. When the Water Safety Chairman announced plans to take over the exclusive use of the pool for ALL periods for two entire weeks in September, the Board deemed not only unwise but impossible to close a municipal swimming pool to the public for that length of time jn order that in struction might be given to a select group of Newberry youth. Since the pool could not be closed to the public for all hours of the day for two weeks, an offer of eleven hours of full and exclusive use was granted to the Red Cross Water Safety Chairman , This of fer was refused. There is a heavy expense con nected with operating the pool and all of this was to be borne by the Board of Control since these swim ming classes were a Red Cross pro ject and an opportunity for child ren to receive professional instruc tion. That the Board is very interested “in any progressive, worthwhile program for its young” is evidenced by the fact that a life-saving course has previously been given at the pool by a Red Cross expert and cer tificates awarded to quite a large class of life-savers, some of whom j still assist at the pool. “Revenue is (not) the paramount interest” of the members of the Board, since this season as in the past, offers from several groups and organization for rental have bee n declined, and the admission to pool still remains 15 and 25 cents even tho nearby cities are now charging 50 cents per swim, due to increase in cost of operation. The pool has never been closed September first. When school be gins it has always been the custom to keep it open every afternoon; and with hot weather usually prevalent in September, the pool is well pat ronized by children and adults. The members of the Board regret exceedingly the disappointment of R - U AWARE? 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They were absent when recent meeting was held. September 2, 1946 Mrs. J. H. Summer Chairman Newberry Pool Board Newberry, S. C. Dear Mrs. Summer: The Executive Board of the Newberry County Chapter of the American Red Cross, in session to day, asked that its secretary convey to your board the following state- ment: „ , , “We, the Executive Board ox Newberry Oounty for American Red Cross wish to inform your board that we had no knowledge of the article appearing in Newberry papers last week.” (Signed) Mrs. A. H. Counts, Secretary of the Board, American Red Cross Chapt. CIVIC LEAGUE'S AUTHORITY FOR CONTROL OF MARGARET HUNTER PARK AND POOL Office of CLERK & TREASURER J. W. Chapman Newberry, S. 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