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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C Romantic Pacific Isles Prove Lure to Many Ex-Servicemen NAMES REMEMBERED Jungle Is Creeping Back On Historic War Sites Guadalcanal, Hollandia, Man-«‘ us, Tarawa, Kwajalein, Iwo Jima, Okinawa—all' were but spots on a map of the Pacific (a large-scale chart at that) until American soldiers, sailors and marines battled and bled there on their long march to victory in World War II. By dint of she§r manpower, many of them became bases hacked out of the wilderness of the jungle. Now, only a year after the war clouds halve cleared, many of them are creeping back to their jungle vastness. Guadalcanal, site of America’s first major land stand against the Jap invaders, has slipped back into obscurity. British civil officials once more rule the Solomon Island bas tion and far-famed Henderson Field is quiet except for an occasional plane. Airfield Disappears. The remorseless jungle is recon quering the big airfield hacked out by the Americans at Buna, New Guinea. Few signs of conflict remain on battle - scarred Kwajalein. Developed as a major base in closing days of the war, it also served as an advance base for the atomic-bomb tests. At. Tarawa, one of the costliest battlefields of the Pacific, a small navy garrison maintains the air base, but it may be decommissioned soon. ' The name, Leyte, where Gen. Douglas MacArthur kept his pledge to return to the Philippines, is kept alive by the navy, which maintains a major base there. The bay teems with activity, an airfield, air depot, hospital, radio station and naval re pair yards being located there. Manila Is Shambles. Manila, most dramatic battle ground of the war, still is in shabby ruins. Army trucks and jeeps wind through the streets, past heaps of rubble cleared from the thorough fares and gaunt frames of once- beautiful buildings. Tourists gaze in awe at the maze of rubble in the Walled City; historic battlesite. Waves lap the wrecked and rusting landing craft which Ut ter the shoreline at Iwo Jima, a volcanic stepping stone in the march to Tokyo. The American flag still flutters from Mount Surabachi, for a smaU garri son maintains a relatively un important air base on Iwo. In less than two years, Guam has become the most powerful navy base in the distant Pacific. Of all the Mid-Pacific bases, it alone POPULAR PASTIME . . . Most popular diversion for sailors in the Pacific was the hula show. has taken on an air of permanency. Okinawa, at Japan’s southern threshold, still lives in much of the misery that war left. Army air forces and navy bases are main tained on the island. Naha, capital city, is a wilderness of destruction, and sunken ships stud Buckner bay. Kahoolawe Ranks Most Bombarded Island In Pacific Ask any veteran of the Pacific warfare which bastion was the “most shot at island” during World War II and^ he’ll probably answer Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Tara wa or one of the other Japanese strongholds. But that dubious distinction be longs to the small, desolate, insig nificant, waterless, uninhabited is land of Kahoolawe in the Hawaiian chain. Former smugglers’ haven, the island, only eight miles by five and of rugged terrain, has been re duced to a mass of rubble by countless shells and bombs. The explanation is that naval and marine forces used Kahoolawe, un inhabited and commercially worth less, as a testing ground for theories of naval gunfire support of landing forces. More than 800 ships, ranging from small amphibious craft to battle- wagons, poured thousands upon thousands of rounds into Kahoo- lawe’s barren sides. The tiny island took a greater shelling than either Iwo Jima or Okinawa, where naval gunfire reached its peak in the Pa cific. 10,000 Navy Men Take Discharges At Island Bases Long heralded in song and film as the land of beauty and ro mance, glamour and adventure, the myriad islands of the Pacific left a lasting imprint on thou sands of American servicemen whose war duties gave them their first glimpse of the palm- fringed and coral-studded atolls. The romantic lure of these Pacific isles already has drawn nearly 10,- 000 discharged American navy men, who have decided not to go home after the war’s end. , The navy department reports that 9,372 navy men who were sta tioned on Pacific islands during the war have received special authority to be demobilized at their stations instead of returning to the United States for discharge. ; All were required to have jobs or some other source of income before this permission was granted. Most of the voluntary ex-patriates have obtained civil service employment in the military government, the navy announces. Others have jobs in private enterprises, mainly in Ha waii and the Philippines. Some sailors have “gone na tive” — marrying native girls and deciding to make their per manent homes on one of the is lands. A few were reported interested in starting commercial enterprises which import consumer durable goods from the United States. Pri vate business has been impeded, however, because of the relative scarcity of radios, automobiles, re frigerators and other durable goods. Look for Retreat. Occasionally the navy department receives a wistful letter from a for mer sailor or marine, discouraged by peacetime conditions at home, asking if there is a little island in the Pacific he can buy inexpensive ly for a retreat “to get away from it all.” As during the war, Americans find a warm reception on most of the islands of the Pacific. Almost with out exception the natives regarded the United States as their defender and liberator, and now they wait hopefully for the return of the men they saw during the war. The Americans brought a taste of modernity and of big enterprise to the peoples of the island groups. The natives saw a picture of the United States as a place of vast wealth and immense physical re sources. The huge quantities of materials which moved through these places made an indelible im pression on the people. Revelation of United States stand ards of comfort, of transportation, of eating and of public health has giv en the natives an incentive to move forward. Americans were friendly, and generally there was immediate response to this offer of friendship. FOND MEMORIES . . . The romantic allure of Pacific isles is drawing many ex-servicemen back to the land of palm trees, coral beaches and hula girls. The navy itself has discharged nearly 10,000 sailors at Pacific bases because the men decided not to go home after war’s end. ONE OUT OF FOUR High School Graduates Flock to Army NEW YORK.—One of every four boys graduated from high school this year either has joined the army or has indicated his intention of doing so, it is disclosed in an army enlistment survey. The survey was taken in connection with the cam paign to secure a million enlist ments. Army life still holds an element of adventure for youth, the survey indicates, as about 22 per cent of the approximate 900,000 volunteers so far were in the 17 to 18-year-old age bracket. Former army men constituted 13 per cent of the total, although that category is diminishing. Largest single group, about 65 per cent, represent men already in the army who signed up for extended service. Many responding to the sur vey reported that they consid ered the army a “better deal” than a civilian’s job, especially since the pay has been in creased materially. Others expressed a desire to join the army because it provides a “chance to learn.” In addition to army training, soldiers joining the regular army at this time are eligi ble to secure a college education under the extended G.I. Bill of Rights. With the goal of a million enlist ments in sight, the army now is planning a new approach—a search for quality. Maj. Gen. Harold N. Gilbert, assistant to the adjutant general for military personnel pro curement, said the army soon would be putting quality above all; that the jervice wanted men who could ab sorb the technical training neces sary for soldiers who must deal with electronics, chemistry, communica tions, intelligence, languages, civil administration, high speed aviation and the other factors of a scientific army in the atomic age. 6-Year-Old Boy Garries Pal To Save Foot KANSAS CITY, MO.—Six-year-old l Randy Tays, who acted like a man in an emergency, is happy to learn that doctors have saved the left foot of a five-year-old playmate after Randy carried him in his arms for a quarter of a mile when a freight train crushed the lad’s foot. Hunting pigeons with slingshots did not prove adventuresome enough for Randy’s playmate, John Joseph Eiliipg^r Jr., so he decided to ride a few blocks on a slow-moving train. Missing his jump for a freight car ladder, he fell under the wheels, and his foot was crushed. A white-faced Randy struggled home, carrying his injured play mate. Physicians, who saved all except a few of the boy’s toes, cred ited Randy’s prompt action with preventing more severe shock and loss of blood. Cigaret Smokers Puffing 'a Record WASHINGTON.—Americans ara smoking themselves right into a new record. Cigarette production during the first six months of the year totaled 172 billion, the agriculture depart ment reports. “If this rate contin ues for the rest of the year,” it said, “the annual total will exceed any on record.” Previous record was set in 1945. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL s UNDAYI chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for September 22 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. JESUS AND THE LAW OF THE STRANGER LESSON TEXT—Exodus 22:21.23; Deuter onomy 24:14. 15; Matthew 25:34-41. MEMORY SELECTION—The King shaU answer and say unto them. Verily I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done It unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.—Matthew 25:40. There is as much need today for the words of counsel and ad monition regarding strangers which we find in our lesson, as there was in the days of Moses, for there seems to be an almost complete breakdown of neighborliness both between nations and individuals. I. The Law Required Neighborli- ness (Exod. 22:21-23; Deut. 24:14, 15). Our heavenly Father as revealed to us in his Word is a Father in deed, one greatly concerned about his many children; but especially does he care for those who are weak and needy. The laws of ancient Israel maae provision for the feeding of those who had no fields. The corners of the field were left uncut at harvest time, some of the grapes were to be left on the vine, etc., so that the poor could enjoy the sense of self- respect as they picked for them selves what God had provided (see Lev. 19:9, 10; 23:22; Deut. 24:19-21, and other passages). The poor man who found work was to receive his pay when need ed. For the one who hired him to do otherwise was to bring upon himself the judgment of God. He listens to the cry of the hungry worker and his family (Deut. 24:15). Strangers were in a peculiar way subject to the possibility of extor tion. They are even today the easy mark of the one who lives by his wits, the “confidence” man and sneak thief. If any such person reads these notes let me warn him solemnly to keep his tricky hands off the stran ger, for God is watching and will hear their cry (Exod. 22:23). The same is true of widows and orphans, God is their keeper and their defender. Someone may say that all this is Old Testament in its background and principle. What about the fol lower of Christ in our day? The an swer is that II. Christ Expects Neighborli ness (Matt. 25:34-41). This is a prophetic picture of a great judgment scene. It is not, as many suppose, the same as the judgment of the Great White Throne of Revelation 20. The scene here is not in heaven, but upon the earth. It is not individ uals who are being judged, but the nations of the earth. They are not being judged regarding per sonal salvation, but for their treat ment of Christ’s brethren. Who are his brethren? First we think of his brethren, after the flesh, the people of the Jewish race. Scrip ture reveals again and again that God is watching over his chosen people, even though they are now scattered in judgment for their un belief. He will not hold any guiltless who harm his people (Gen. 12:1-3). The word “brethren” is also used in such a passage as Matthew 12: 46-50 to include all who do the will of God. That suggests a broader ap plication of these words. Our attitude toward God ex presses its ilf in our attitude toward our fellow man. That which we do toward those about us is not a mat ter of indifference, but is the basis for God’s judgment of our lives. Each of us must answer for the deeds done in the flesh whether they be good or evil. That is true even of the believer (II Cor. 5:10), whose salvation has already been deter mined by his faith in Christ. Here in our lesson, however, the failure to do that which shows forth God’s law of love is made the ground of eternal judgment. This is not because an act of kindness itself can be regarded as the ground of division, but because the failure to give it or do it reflects an attitude of heart toward our God and his Christ which is in reality a rejection of his way of salvation. Judgment is thus a revelation of the attitude of the heart, which marks a man or woman as being either saved or lost. It may be pos sible to so becloud the thinking of our friends and neighbors that we may go through life looking some thing like a Christian, but when Christ judges, it will all be revealed. Notice the importance of a proper attitude toward those who need our kindness and help. All too often the only concern of men and women is to look out for “number one" and let the rest of the world shift for itself. Observe also that the Lord identi fies himself with his brethren— what is done to and lor them is counted as done to and for him. Compare the experience of Samuel (I Sam. 8:7) and of Paul (Acts 9:8). Touch God’s people and you touch him. Fail them and you fail him. Serve them and you serve him. Cake at Its Best Depends on Your Care (See Recipes Below) Parade of Cakes If you long to make a cake ten der to the touch, feathery in tex ture, and delicate to the taste, then success is yours if you measure carefully, use good ingredients and bake carefully. Maybe yours is one of those homes where the week-end does not begin unless there’s a luscious cake reposing on the cake dish. If so, you’ll want variety in addi tion to goodness, and there will be a different cake here for several week-ends, if you just clip out these recipes and use them as you go along. This orange cake may be frosted with either orange or chocolate frosting depending upon your taste: Orange Cake. (Makes 2 8-inch layers) 2 cups sifted flour 2Vj teaspoons baking powder Vt teaspoon salt % cup shortening 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1*4 tablespoons grated orange rind % cnp orange juice Sift flour.measure, then sift again with baking powder and salt. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add well-beaten eggs and cream thoroughly, then add orange rind. Add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice, blending thoroughly after each addition. Bake in two layers in greased pans or as cup cakes or loaf cake. Use a moderate (350-degree) oven for 30 to 35 min utes. Orange Butter Frosting: Cream together Vz cup butter with about 1 pound of powdered sugar (3% cups sifted). Add a few grains of salt, 1% teaspoons grated orange rind and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Add enough liquid to make of spreading consistency. Chocolate Butter Frosting: Use same ingredients as above, omit ting orange and lemon juice and rind. Substitute % cup /of cocoa sifted with powdered sugar and enough milk to make of spread ing consistency. Flavor with 1 '/^ tea spoons vanilla. Chocolate Spice Cake. (Makes 1 9-inch tube pan) 2% cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder y 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon allspice 1 cup shortening 1% cups sugar 4 eggs 3 squares unsweetened chocolate Hi cups milk Sift flour, measure, then sift again with baking powder, salt and spices. Cream shorten ing, add gradual ly the sugar and -cream together until light and fluffy. Add well- beaten eggs, then chocolate which has been melted and cooled and beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, LYNN SAYS: When You Bake Cakes: Use these tips to make your work more efficient: Oven should be heated to de sired temperature before placing the cake within it. A good work ofder to follow is to lay out your utensils and ingredients, then light the oven, and then mix your cake. In this way you don’t have to stop during mixing to light the oven. The cake is done when it is lightly browned, and when it springs back lightly as touched. It may show very slight shrink age from the edges of the pan. LYNN CHAMBERS’ MENU Broiled Whitefish Lemon Wedges Boiled New Potatoes Green Beans and Mushrooms Citrus Fruit Salad Toasted English Muffin •Orange Cake with •Orange Frosting Beverage •Recipe given. stirring only long enough after each addition to make the mixture smooth. Pour into a greased tube pan and bake in a moderate (350- degree) oven until done, about 1 hour. When cool, spread with chocolate or mocha icing. If you like fruit in your cake, I’d suggest you try a Prune Cake which will keep nicely moist for at least a week. Dress it up with or ange frosting, sprinkled with shred ded cocoanut. Prune Velvet Cake. (Makes 3 8-inch layers) 114 cups drained, unsweetened, cooked prunes 1 cup shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs, separated 3 cups sifted flour 14 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla Measure prunes, then cut into small pieces. Cream together short ening with sugar and cream until fluffy. Add whole eggs, one at a time and beat until mixture is fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients with sour cream, alternately, beating until smooth after each addition. Add prunes and vanilla last and mix lightly. Pour batter into three greased or oiled layer pans and bake in a moderately hot (375-de gree) oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost when cool. Maraschino Cherry Cake. (Makes 8 by 12-inch loaf) % cup shortening 114 cups sugar 14 teaspoon vanilla 11 teaspoon lemon flavoring 14 cup liquid drained from maras chino cherries or 14 cup milk 14 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries / 3 cups sifted flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 14 teaspoon salt 4 egg whites Cream together shortening and sugar. Add flavoring and chopped cherries. Add flour alternately with liquid or milk, after flour has been sifted three times with baking powder. and salt. Beat until smooth, then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Place in a greased shallow loaf pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes in a moderate (375-degree) oven, Cool and ice with boiled icing. Sugarless Boiled Icing. 2 egg whites, unbeaten 114 cups white corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Combine all ingredients except flavor in top of double boiler. Place over rapidly boiling water and beat with rotary beater for 7 minutes or until frosting stands in peaks. Re move from boiling water, add va nilla and beat until thick enough to spread. This recipe Is enough to frost the top and sides of two or three eight or nine-inch layers or an 8 by 8 by 2-inch cake generously. The top may be sprinkled with cocoanut; flavored with peppermint; or after the cake is iced, melted chocolate may be drizzled over the white ic ing. To make chocolate icing from above recipe, fold in 2 to 3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, aft er finishing the beating. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT BUSINESS & INVEST. OPPOR. HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY STORE. Se cure your future. 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