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THE NEWBERRY SUN ?Su» 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA O. F. ARlMFIELD 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. Can We Feed & Clothe The World To Stop Communism? By SPECTATOR Would it be a good idea to lei the nation go to the dogs absolute ly and smash itself into smither eens? Have we trifled so badly with the bread-and-meat side of our national life that we must “crack-up”, smash-up, in order to make a fresh start? Have we play ed havoc so completely that there is no chance to mend the breaks? One day recently I tried to see where we stand; I wanted to under stand what is what—and why. Politics rules everything. It is disgusting; it is disheartening. I read that our country has contrib uted more than a billion dollars to Italy, or to the Italian people. Was our only motive one of charity, brotherly love? That might be true, though the millions of Italians living and voting here The real reasoh is supposed to be give the act a mild political flavor a blend bf charity and anti-Com- munism; we are feeding Italians so that they may not turn to Russia and Communism. This question I ask: “Are we able to feed, clothe and finance the world in order to check Com munism? Is Communism so at tractive that only America pre vents it from becoming Universal? If that is true, are we fighting a hopeless battle? If Communism has more than mere glitter would it be better to save America from pollution, while letting others try Communism for themselves? Can America drain her resources per manently in resisting social and political trends elsewhere? Communism is not the bnly pop ular idea of the moment; Britain’s socialistic experiment is even more dangerous as an example, for it is being carried out quietly. Socialism is a grave girst step to Communism. Socialism would let the Govern ment control production, while Communism goes further: it makes the Government the owner of everything, the Government stand ing as owner, employer, boss, dic tator. Socialism is an easy first step You can walk into the wa ter gradually, then suddenly into a hole beyond your depth—like swimming in the old pond on the farm. Socialism and Communism are far from us, of course. They are perils or problems of England and Europe, surely. That isn’t true; Communism is advancing on the South, while Socialism is here in South Carolina. I am not an alarmist; I merely tell you what is going on. Every thing that is bad has its attractive side. Our friends who condemn the drinking of alcoholic beverages must admit that the drinker either enjoys a thrill—or expects to enjoy it. If his mind were on the hang over, or the effects on his health, he might hesitate. The story is clearly told in the Book of Books: “Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his color in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and slingelh like an adder." That is true of many ideas of the day. So with Socialism and Com munism. Those ideas are presented in becoming raiment; they catch the eye and the imagination. And the end? We shall see. Russia may show some results, but what was the condition of the average man in Russia thirty years ago? He had nothing; he was a self; no one respected him; he had no rights, no hope. And change would have been good fortune, for he was already at the bottom of the pit. Since he had no rights, his one desire and aim was food. Americans were never like that. What has this to offer an Ameri can? We are free to come and go; free to buy and sell; free to live in peace; free to work or not to work except in so far as our Northern Democrats have enslaved our men and betrayed the nation through deals with Labor politicians. Every American has a vital, a per sonal interest in breaking the shackles which fetter our people. America is trembling under the heavy tread of Labor-politicians whom the nation fears more than it fears foreign enemies. And the Socialists of South Carolina—what about them? Have you read in the papers that a great development has been pro jected on the Savannah River near Clark’s Hill? The Santee-Cooper, whose political flavor was tasted and enjoyed by so many, would be repeated. I need not mention the attitude of politicians; here is a great, juicy pie in the making. Politicians see jobs—for themselves and others; they see favors and fees; they see political syrup about to ooze from every nook and Cor ner. And the others, who are not politicians, who seek no jobs; who ask no personal favors; who really are zealous for their region or com munity—what do THEY see? They see the outpouring of Government money over and beyond the costs of construction. That is the milk of the cocoanut—outpouring of Gov ernment money in an ever-in creasing volume. A private enter prise wishes to develop the power; it would built and operate on a sound basis of value. But the appe tite for public pap cries for more pap; the politicians rise up against the development by private capital; Government spending, Government pap, political pie, favors, fees cry in a raucus roar that howls down all principles of Government, all considerations of a sound economy. See how Socialism glitters; and how it beguiles South Carolina! At the sight of a dollar we throw all political principles overboard. Has the Santee-Cooper justified itself? Has it built or developed its vast territory? Look into it from every angle: does it com mend itself as a development? We condemn Communism and So cialism in unsparing terms, but we don’t recognize either one when we see it. The Old Book says some- LAIRD’S Radiator Works Now Located In Our Large New Building At 903 Harrington St We are now proud to announce that our new budding has been completed and we have moved in* and are ready to serve you. Our building is larger and, more com modious, enabling us to give better service than ever before. | For efficient, prompt radiator service call upon us. VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION LAIRD’S Radiator Works 903 Harrington St. thing else that is pertinent. “The bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel”. When I look about and see what some National and State politicians are doing—for the good and glory of the Nation? ... I recall the re mark of some onlooker in the days of Alcibiades: “Go one brave bay; your success will be the ruin of us all.” This maritime strike is some thing to think about. The question is; “Will the Government find some means to enforce its decree; or will the Government surrender to Labor—as usual? What are the facts? The Labor Board fixed a ceiling on certain wages. Notwithstanding that, Labor and Management agreed on a higher wage. Ordin arily, in normal times, there would be no problem, because the issue is not between Labor and Manage ment, but between Labor and the Government of the United States. The Government has not hesitat ed to coerce Big Business, compell ing it to pay higher wages and to pay royalties—and all that. It seiz ed Montgomery Ward and today is still operating the Coal Mines. The Government holds an iron hand on business. But what has it done to the Strikers, men striking against a Government wage-ceiling? Or course the Government is seeking a way out in order to save its face and not lose any Labor vote*. But why doesn’t the Government re vise all the labor laws and let La bor • and Management arbitrate their claims? As I said, in this case the Government is trying to maintain its position in order to prevent another wave of strikes If the Government can't enforce its decrees why have any Government intervention at all? As I said in the beginning, iet’s stop all this appeasement and get down to bedrock principles cf business. If all this Government There Is No Red Tape When You Need CASH IT’S Quick & Easy “E. B. Purcell, Your Private Banker” NEWBERRYflNS. & REALTY[C0. Phone 197 Exchange Bank Building 1946 Tax Notice The Tax Books will open for the collection of taxes on OCTOBER 1 / and a discount of 1 per cent will be allowed on taxes paid during the month of i October 1946 J. Ray Dawkins COUNTY TREASURER meddling is prompte by an idea of the public good and it fails to pro mote the public good, let’s face the issue. If we must go down in utter ruin, let’s do it and be done with it. Then we may learn something through the chastening of suffering and misfortune. I cannot agree with Commissioner Linder of Georgiy, that the Wash- ongton officials want to destroy ag riculture in America, but I may quote several paragraphs of his article: “The OPA ceiling price on lin seed oil in the United States is 15.8c per pound. The same admini stration in Washington, which forces the price of the American farmers’ linseed oil down to 15.8c per pound, desired to buy 120,00 tons of the same kind of oil. The United States government in Wash ington bought this 120,000 tons of linseed oil in Argentina and paid 27c per pound. The administra tion in Washington is using the taxpayers’ money and paying ap proximately twice as much for linseed oil produced from the farms of Argentina as the ceiling price in the United States is on lin seed oil produced from the farms in the United States. Imported vegetable oils from the East Indies and Philippines have been coming into this country at 20c per pound. This oil is inferior to cottonseed oil and should bring less money IRON TONIC TAKE YOUR DRUGGIST - HAS IT A-l-M WANTED—Scrap iron, brass, cop per, lead, zinc, aluminum, pewter, old batteries, radiators, all kinds of rags, old waste cotton, mattress cot ton. Also old feather beds and pil lows filled with goose or duck fea thers. We also have a nice line of groceries. W. H. Sterling,, Vincent street. WANT TO BUY— Geese, Ducks, Rabbits, Pigeons, Bantams. R. DERRILL SMITH, Wholesale Gro ce^ Newberry, S. O. 3-8tn FOR SALE—Two mules, two 2- horse wagons; 1 3-row Cole grain drill; several thousand feet second hand lumber. H. O. LONG & SONS, Silverstreet, S. C. A23tnc WANTED TO RENT—4 or 5 room unfurnished house or apartment. Contact Joe M. Robert in care A. J. Bowers, Jr. 9-13-3tp FOR SALE—Seed Barley, wheat and oats. Also Crimson Clover seed. H. O. LONG & SON, Silver- street, S. C. FOR RENT—Upstairs space at J. H. Summer’s store for storing of furniture. Apply at J. H. Sum mer Store. 9-13-3tc WANTED—FURNISHED APART. MENT FOR MAN AND WIFE. MEMBERS OF NEWBERRY COL LEGE FACULTY. Please telephone 245. Dr. Jas. C. Kinard. 9-6-tnc WANTED—Room for male labora tory technician. Prefer room near County Hospital on Hunt street. Call 16. 916-13c EXPERT STOVE REPAIRING— I I have in stock all parts for any make of stove or range. Have your stove renovated and repaired now for the coming winter. Parts are scarce, so let me know now, in or der that I may have your stove ready when you need it. I have lin ings for all wood-burning heaters. TOM BRIGMAN FOR SALE—Several good building lots on either Johnstone or Ran dall Street—prices reasonable. R. Derrill Smith, Newberry, S. C. Tele phone 88. 9-6,13c Loans! ON REAL ESTATE AUTOMOBILES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NEWBERRY INSURANCE AND REALTY 00. NED PURCELL, Manager TELEPHONE 197 Exchange Bank Building RADIO AND TELEVISION SALES - SERVICE We Specialize in— PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS AND SOUND EQUIPMENT Sale of for Rental INTER-OFFICE COMMUNI CATION SYSTEMS Geo. N. Martin 1303 Friend St. Phone 74-J Directly Opposite Poet Office FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, 1946 than cottonseed oil. If June 30 ceilings are reimposed on cotton seed oil, then the cottonseed oil produced on American farms will sell for little more than half the price of oil produced in the East Indies and Philippine Islands. We have been shipping farm machinery from this country to South Amer ica, to Russia and all over the world—farm machinery which our own farmers are badly in need of and cannot get. We have been told that the reason for this was that these other countries were des titute, on starvation, and that it was our duty to do without so that they could grow food for them selves . Now we turn right around and pay them twice as muen money for commodities produced with this machinery as we are will ing' to pay our own farmers here in the United States.” Rev. C. A. Calcote left Mondav for Pulaski, Virginia where he will make several addresses at the Lead ership schpol AJonfe^enifq^ in Pu laski. SET YOUR SIGHTS • \ It takes . N planning to achieve a goal Some young men know what they want and plan for it. Others are still looking for their niche. The new Regular Army can help both. Perhaps you want to go to college but can’t afford it. If you enlist in the Army, you’ll get your chance. Honorably discharged after a three-year enlistment, you are eligible for 48 months of edu cation at any college, trade, or business school for which you can qualify. The Government will pay your tuition, laboratory fees, etc., up to $500 per ordinary school year, plus $65 a month living allowance—$90 a month if you have dependents. If you haven’t found your spot, an Army enlistment offers you training in any of 200 trades and skills. You leave the service eligible for further training at the best civilian schools. You can assure yourself of the benefits of the GI Bill of Rights if you enter the Army on or before October 5, 1946. See your nearest Army Recruiting Station for details. HIGHLIGHTS OF REGULAR ARMY ENLISTMENT 1. Enlistments for IV2, 2 or 3 years. (1-year enlistments permitted for men now in the Army with 6 or more months of service.) 2. Enlistment age from 18 to 34 years inclusive (17 with parents* consent) except for men now in Army, who may reenlist at any age, and former service men depending on length of service. 3. A reenlistment bonus of $50 for each year of active service since such bonus was last paid, or since last entry into service, provided reenlist ment is within 3 months after last honorable discharge. 4. A furlough for men who reenlist within 20 days. Full details of other furlough privileges can be obtained from Recruiting Officers. 5. Mustering-out pay (based upon length of service) to all men who are discharged to enlist or reenlist. 6. Option to retire at half pay for the rest of your life after 20 years* service—increasing to three-quarters pay after 30 years’ service. All pre vious active federal military service counts toward retirement. 7. Choice of, branch of service and overseas theater (of those still open) on 3-year enlistments. NEW, HIGHER PAY FOR ARMY MEN li Addition to Food, Lodfinj, Clothos old Modial Cora In Addition to Column Ono at the Right: 20% In crease lor Service Over- scae. 50% Increase if Mem ber of Flying or Glider Crews. 5% Increase in Pay for Each 3 Years of Service May Be Added. Master Sergeant or First Sergeant Technical Sergeant Staff Sergeant . . Sergeant . . • . Corporal .... Private First Class Private . . . . las. Pay Per Month #165.00 IM-00 115.00 100.00 90.00 80.00 75.00 MONTHLY RETIREMENT INCOME AFTER: 20 Poors* 30 Tsars' S.rvic. Service #107.25 #185.63 87.75 151.88 74.75 65.00 58.50 52.00 48.75 129.38 112.50 101.25 90.00 84.38 Listen to: "Worr/ors of Peoce," "Po/ce of the Army." "Proudly We Hall." and Mo/or football Broadcast on your radio. ENLIST NOW AT YOUR NEAREST U.S. ARMY RECRUITINQ STATION A QOOD JOB FOR YOU U. S. Army CHOOSE THIS F4NE PROFESSION NOW! GROUND FLOOR—EXQHANGE BANK BUILDING, NEWBERRY. S.C. IN SOUTH CAROUNA More people drink Atlantic Ale and Beer than any other. 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