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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY, S. C WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Congress Fights Truman Proposals; High Crop Goals Set, Wheat Cut; Atomic Tests Assure New Power -By Bill Schoentgen, WNU Staff Writer- Hands in Pockets (EDITOR’S NOTE: When opinions are expressed in these colnmns, they are those of Western Newspaper Union’s news analysts and not necessarily of this newspaper.) CONGRESS: Feudin’ and Fightin’ Bitter recriminations resounded as the fight between President Tru man and the GOP-controlled con gress moved into a new round with convening of the extra session of the 80th congress. In a dynamite-laden atmosphere, the President appeared before a joint session of the congress which he had labeled “one of the worst In history” to demand a sweeping anti-inflation economic program. The reception for both the Presi dent and his program was cool as Republicans launched their wreck ing-crew tactics. Defiant GOP leaders charged Mr. Truman with playing politics and prepared to play politics of their own. The net result, it appeared, would be a short special session. Initial step in the GOP’s pro gram of obstruction was a decision that the extra session should con sider only those recommendations made by Mr. Truman which could ‘pass a test.” This test, established by the majority conference, set the qualifications for congressional ac tion as follows: Proposed legislation must be emergency in character. It must contain a problem of national importance. It must be a program which can be processed properly with in the time available to an emergency session. This available time for process ing would be no longer than a period of congress which would not “interfere with the proper conduct” of the autumn campaigns. No appropriation bills were to be considered, nor would any consid eration be given to confirmation of nominations which might be sent to the senate by the President. Over all hung the threat of a Dixie Democrats’ filibuster against the anti-poll tax bill, which would widen the rift between Mr. Truman and the southern wing of his party. There were no surprises in the President’s recommended legis lative package. He proposed a re imposition of the excess profits tax, limited restoration of price con trols, even more limited wage con trols and enactment of the Taft- Ellender-Wagner housing bill. Face to face with the congress he had labeled "worst, save one,” in history. President Truman was greeted by one of the coolest congressional receptions ever ac corded a chief executive when he appeared before the special ses sion. Only polite applause came occasionally from the galleries and from administration follow ers; Republicans kept their hands in their pockets. WHEAT: Goal Cut As clogged elevators and en forced embargoes once again mark the nation's harvest of another bumper wheat crop, the department of agriculture recommends a cut of 8 per cent in wheat acreage in its preliminary recommendations for the 1949 crop year. Although continued high produc tion of other major grain commodi ties is recommended, a slight de crease is suggested for wheat acre age, which has increased sharply in recent years in response to war and relief needs. Looking forward in a move to con serve the country’s soil resources, the department points out that “a better balance between soil-conserv ing and soil-depleting crops will actually assure higher productivity over a longer period of years.” Farmers also are urged to pro vide for sufficient summer fallow and, in marginal areas, to plant grass seed on land which is not suitable for sustained production of crops. Also considered in arriving at the wheat goal were this year’s in creased carry-over, prospects that the 1948 crop will be second largest in history and possibility of small er demand because of improved crops in importing countries. The department recommended wheat plantings for 1949 of 71.5 million acres which, with an av erage yield of 15 bushels an acre, would mean production of nearly 1.1 billion bushels. July estimate of 1948 wheat production was 1,- 241,751,000 bushels. In setting another farm goal, the department recommended a beef cattle breeding herd of 15.5 million cows next January 1, a decrease of about 500,000 head. Better manage ment, improved feeding practices and thorough culling, it was sug gested, will “put the cattle indus try in better position to supply the meat requirements of the increased population.” The recommendations are sub mitted to state agricultural councils for consideration. State goals and final national goals are determined on the basis of state review and recommendations. A-BOMBS: New Force The veil of secrecy which has shrouded most of ^he post-war atomic energy experiments was lifted, a tiny bit at least, for the American public in the fourth semi annual report of the atomic energy commission and an accompanying statement by President Truman. Justifying the secrecy, the Presi dent contended that until controls are established on the international level to prevent use of atomic energy for military purposes "we cannot, as a nation, afford to dis close these secrets which make this new force the most deadly form of military weapon.” With that statement, the American peo ple, anxiously eyeing war clouds on the horizon, are inclined to agree. Some measure of reassurance was contained in both reports, stress ing the fact that the nation has gained new power in atomic wea pons. Both disclosed that the secret tests of new type bombs at the proving grounds on Eniwetok island early this year were Highly successful. The commission’s report, the fourth semi-annual summary to congress as provided by law, indi cated there were three bombs used at Eniwetok in the spring project known as “Operation Sandstone.” Principal study was “on the gen eration of nuclear explosion itself” rather than "on the effects of the nuclear explosion,” as was the case in the earlier Bikini tests. The report stressed develop ments of atomic energy research in medicine, agriculture, metallurgy, other sciences and industry. Radio active materials have been given 229 institutions and commercial agencies for experimentation. LIVING COSTS: Hit Peak They changed the name—from cost of living index to consumers price index—but they still can’t change the trend—upward and ever upward. \ In fact, the index struck an all- time high on June 15, with food prices reaching record-shattered lev els, the bureau of labor statistics reports. * The index, which represents re tail prices of goods and services bought by moderate income fam ilies in large cities, registered 171.7 per cent of the 1935-39 av erage. Further increases are inevitable, too, for wholesale prices hit an all- time high during the week ended July 17 and it takes about a month for their impact to be recorded in retail prices. The new consumers price index is 9.3 per cent higher than a year ago; 28.8 per cent above June, 1946, when price controls generally were abandoned, and 74.1 per cent above the August, 1939, level. On V-J Day in 1945 the same index was 129.3 per cent of the 1935-39 average. DRAFTEES: Old Pals In an endeavor to make the up coming draftee as happy as a khaki- colored lark, the army is removing its "petty annoyances” as it com pletes plans to process men in ducted under the first peacetime draft in history. On orders of Gen. Omar Bradley, chief of staff, to remove “the petty annoyances that sent many World War II veterans away hating the army,” training officers prepared to greet the recruit like an old friend of the family. Only the finest officers and non- coms will handle the draftee, train ing officers promised. The recruit will even be given a $5 advance on his $75 a month pay the first day in camp so he won’t be broke. He won’t even have to wait to “tell it to the chaplain,” as he’ll be taken to the chaplain during his orienta tion days and urged “to let his hair down.” All of this will take place at eight major training centers which have been set up to receive the draftees and give them their basic training. They are Fort Knox and Camp Breckenridge, Ky.; Fort Riley, Kans.; Camp Chaffee, Ark.; Camp Pickett, Va.; Fort Ord, Calif.; Fort Jackson, S. C., and Fort Dix, N. J. The standard 13-week army train ing course has been condensed into eight “tough” weeks. Later draftees will be selected for specialist train ing Sr sent directly to duty. About half of the draftees will see over seas duty, probably in Korea, Ja pan, Germany, Alaska, the Canal Zone, Hawaii or Caribbean defense area. It Might Have Been Had there been no World War II, no abdication of the late King Victor Emmanuel and no dissolu tion of the House of Savoy by vote (taking the crown away from ex-King Humbert), then Victor Emmanuel, pictured here, third of the line, might have been fated one day to sit on the throne of Italy. Seemingly the least unhappy about the turn of affairs is handsome, blond Victor Emmanuel, now at Geneva, Switz erland. GERMANY: Explosive Germany remained an explosive issue in the strife-tom international picture. As the titantic East-West struggle for Berlin continues, reports were current that four-power talks would be resumed in an attempt to settle the crisis there as well as to scan the entire European situation. The rumors circulated after top diplo mats of the U. S.', Britain and France were closeted in a series of conferences. In the biggest air lift in history, U. S. and British planes continued to transport food and fuel to the beleaguered city. The big planes averaged 4,500 tons of essential goods daily in their effort to break the Russian blockade. Violence broke out in the Rus sian sector of the capital city as thousands of Germans jammed banks to exchange their money for new Soviet-sponsored currency. Although she looks like a prim schoolmarm, Berlin’s woman mayor. Socialist Louise Schroeder, courageously defied Russia’s order to dismiss the anti-Communist deputy police chief. PRECARIOUS PERCH Americans Seek Economic Security Increasingly aware of the need for economic security for them selves and their families, Amer icans will expend approximately 15 billion dollars for that purpose in 1948, the Research Council for Economic Security estimates. The estimate covers payments made under private or govern ment organized plans to meet in security arising from death, old age, accident, sickness, disability, unemployment and other condi tions. Northeastern, middle western, and Pacific coast states have the largest measure of protection, both in total amounts and in per capita payments, the study dis closes. Headliners IN ANNAPOLIS ... An 18-year- old plebe at the U.S. naval academy shouldered a heavy burden when he took his oath. The plebe is John Paul Jones of Piqua, Ohio, no descendant of his famous namesake. IN FORT WAYNE . . . Joseph Neal, 48, survived by a nose when he was buried for 20 minutes in a collapse of a sewer trench. A fel low worker tore away some of the dirt to expose the tip of Neal’s nose. Later, firemen and police dug the rest of him out. IN SALLISAW, OKLA. . . . E. W. Floyd, 40-year-old grocery clerk and brother of the onetime Public Enemy No. 1, Charles (Pretty Boy) Floyd, was elected sheriff in a bit terly-fought contest. IN CHARLESTOWN . . . Farmer Eben Trussell drove his new car home, parked it in the bam lot. There a bull calf saw his reflection in the windshield, took a running leap, crashed through the glass and bounced back on the hood. A vet erinarian stitched the bull together and a mechanic did the same for the car. Research Improves Average Crop Yield Better Machinery and Fertilizer Aid Advance Farms now are growing about a third more crops than in 1920 and getting the job done in about 10 per cent less time, according to U. S. department of agriculture statistics. Several factors have made this record possible. One has been the research work of plant breeders in developing heavier yielding, hardier varieties of corn, small grains, root IN 1046 IT TOOK 10% LESS FARM LABOR TIME TO PRODUCE '/3 MORE CROPS. IN 1020 THESE COOPS WEPE PRO DUCED WITH THIS AMOUNT OF FARM LABOR TIME. ~ll V - crops, legumes and vegetables. Another is the improvement in ma chines that helps farmers do more work in a day. A third has been the increasing use of commercial fertilizer and a better knowledge of how to use it Even with increasing use of fer tilizer, the bigger per acre yields from improved crop varieties are being obtained at the expense of the soil's plant food and organic matter supply, warns Middle West Soil Im provement committee. , “Unless this drain is offset by fer tility building practices that put back needed nutrients and replenish organic matter,” the committee says, worn out soils and lower yields will be the eventual result on mil lions of farms.” Vitamin D Will Prevent Development of Rickets Like the old fallacy about locking the stable after the horse is stolen, treating calves for rickets after they have them is not the same as pre venting the disease. A nutritional ditease, rickets are caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in the diet. The animal is unable to store sufficient mineral in the bones, which thus become soft The bones bend under the weight of the ani mal, causing bowed legs, knock knees, roached back, low loin, drooped tail head and depression behind the withers. Once these de formities occur, they cannot be cor rected. Dream For a Shop ^ SPEAKS m j ! International Uniform gSHi? ;S4UliiLil Sunday School Lessons pljl By tflUlt a, NEWTON. D. D SCBIPTURE: Muttim* 4:18; Mirk 1:16-21. 29; 1:18; 18:3-7; Luke 6:14: John 1:87 43 : 6:8-8: 12:20-28: Acts 1:12-14. DEVOTIONAL READINO: John 6:1-14. Andrew, The Mon Who Brought Others Lesson for August 15, 1948 M EET Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, fisherman of Galilee. Follow his career and you will ac count him one of the truly great men of the ages, chiefly because he was ever alert to help men on to God. He was always in troducing his friends to Jesus. There are many passages of scripture cited for this study, with the devotional reading in Luke and the Golden Text from John 1:40: "He brought him to Dr. Newton Well designed work bench and tool panel. Each tool has a speci fied place on the panel and is within easy reach of the workman. Storage space beneath the bench holds small parts or equipment. Hay Prod Thermometer Permits Constant Check To reduce danger of a barn fira from spontaneous ignition of hay, Fred Roth, farm safety specialist at Michigan State college, advises con struction of a simple hay prod ther mometer. When hay is stored with more than 20 per cent moisture content, danger of heating in the mow is present unless a mow drier is being used. Even small amounts of damp hay, if concentrated in one spot, may cause heating in a limited area. An inexpensive hay prod thermo meter consists of 10 feet of one-half inch electrical conduit with an oak or ash point on one end to permit driving into the hay. Six one-quar ter inch holes should be punched in the conduit above the point A dairy thermometer on a string then is put into the conduit. A rubber pad at the bottom of the tube will keep the thermometer from breaking. Fresh Paint Will Cause Lead Poisoning in Cattle Painting time on the farm may mean lead poisoning time if cattle get near freshly painted buildings. University of Illinois veterinarians point out Paint is by far the most common source of lead poisoning in cattle. Cows and calves are fond of licking paint especially fresh paint from bams, stables, fences or even paint cans and buckets. Old paint cans should be disposed of. Jesus.” . • • • WHAT ANDREW TOLD HIS FRIENDS W HEN Andrew met Jesus, and discovered in him the Saviour of men, he went and found his brother, Simon, and said unto him, "We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ,” John 1:41. What do we tell our friends? Do we not delight to tell our friends what we have found to be good? This was the mission of Andrew— telling his friends about Jesus, for he had found in Jesus that which was good. John the Baptist had told Andrew about Jesus, and he was determined that he would tell every one who would listen this good news. • • • HOW ANDREW KNEW ABOUT JESUS A NDREW got his impressions of Jesus firsthand. When he heard John the Baptist say, “Behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world,” he went on to inquire about Jesus, and Jesus bade him and John spend the day with Him. They did, from 10 o’clock in die morning until late afternoon. That was enough. Andrew knew from that day about Jesus. He was now ready to tell others what he knew about Jesus. Do we know Jesus well enough to tell others about him? If a fisherman could tell the story ef fectively, cannot everyone? But let us remember this, no man can introduce his friend to Jesus until he himself knows Jesus. • • • THE MAN WHO BROUGHT OTHERS L ET’S look for a moment at some of the people Andrew brought to Jesus. We begin, of course, with Simon, his brother. Here, I think, is the highest test of his ability to tell others about Jesus—bringing his own brother. It is often easier to tell strangers about Jesus than those of our own family. And now we see Andrew yonder in the multitude, finding the lad with the loaves and fishes, and bringing him to Jesus. That is the test of seeing the right person at the right time. And again this is the acid test of introducing people to Jesus. Again, we see Andrew sending the fact that some young Greeks had come a long way to see Jesus. He knew how to help them. In this in cident we see the final example of winning people to Jesus—cultured Greeks, who were familiar, we may assume, with the current thought of the world. But this simple fisher man of Galilee knew how to ap proach them, how to gain their at tention, how to bring them to Jesus. * • * THEY WAIT FOR THE ANDREWS TODAY T HE world waits for some An drew today. I fully believe that most people could be won to Christ if only there were enough Andrews. Rarely have I had a person to repel me when I faithfully followed the leading of the Holy Spirit to speak to such person about Jesus. Andrew did'not rely upon his own resources. He went in the might of the Lord. He knew what Jesus had done for him. He yearned to see all men enjoy their blessing. He was a simple messenger—a voice. And God gave him words—words that fell like good seed into fertile soil. So may we today introduce our friends to Jesus. Only let us re member this—we must first know him! • • • (Copyright by th« International Council of Religious Education on behall of 40 Protestant denominations. Released by WNU features.) Philosophy A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in phil osophy bringeth man's mind about to religion.—Bacon. Try to do to others as you would have them do to you, and do not be discouraged if they fail some times.—Dickens. These Foods Make a Picnic (See recipes below) Picnic Foods WE ALL AGREE that picnics are fun, but how’s the food holding out, now that you’ve already had some picnics during the summer? Is the variety still there to tempt jaded appetites or are you ready for some quick and easy ideas full of inspiration? You’ll want to keep anything edi ble simple and easy to prepare as well as easy to carry because it’s no fun to get worn out in the process of pack ing, and there is also nothing worse than ar riving with sog gy sandwiches as well as bruised fruit or mussed cake. Everyone will feel better at pic nics if you plan well balanced meals, so have your share of starches, vitamins and minerals. Sandwiches are a standby, but they can have infinite variety. Add some crisp vegetables to the filling when you can, thus making the texture interesting and more deli cious. Plan to use fruit in season, care fully washed and wrapped, of course, so you can enjoy eating it. Cakes should be simple, and are best made in square or oblong pans, tucked in a box and cut when served. No chance for messing when it’s done this way! HERE ARE SOME deUghtful fillings for sandwiches which I know will be a hit with the folks. Chill the fillings, and they won’t soak through the bread. *Savory Ham-Vegetable Filling (Makes 8 sandwiches) 16 slices bread % cap softened butter 1 cap deviled ham 1 cup grated raw carrot H cup chopped green pepper 14 teaspoon salt K cup mayonnaise Spread sliced bread and butter. On eight slices spread deviled ham. Combine green pepper, carrot, salt and mayonnaise. Spread carrot mixture on ham and place buttered slices of bread on top. Cut as de sired and wrap well. *Egg Salad ‘Sandwiches (Makes 8) 4 chopped hard-cooked eggs 1 cup minced celery H teaspoon salt H cup minced stuffed olives H cup mayonnaise Mix all ingredients together in order given. Spread filling on cracked wheat bread which has been buttered. Shrimp Sandwiches (Makes 8) % cup canned and cleaned shrimp, crabmeat or lobster 4 tablespoons butter or substitute H teaspoon minced onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice H teaspoon mustard 2 tablespoons minced stuffed ol ives White or whole wheat bread Mince the shrimp and mix with the remaining ingredients. Chill thoroughly before spreading on bread. *Chicken-Ham Sandwiches (Makes 6) l A cup ground, cooked chicken Vs cup ground, cooked ham 3 chopped, stuffed olives I'/i tablespoons mayonnaise H teaspoon lemon juice LYNN SAYS: Do Something Special W r ith Your Salads Scoop out fresh and nicely firm cucumbers. Flake a can of salmon, season it with lemon juice and mayonnaise and fill the hollowed cucumbers. With this pass some ersekers and cheese and luncheon is served. Chickrn salad takes on an elegant air when it’s served in canned peach halves. Sprinkle with toasted, slivered almonds. Pinearole goes well into salads LYNN CHAMBERS’ MENU •Ham and Vegetable Sandwiches •Egg Salad Sandwiches •Chicken-Ham Sandwiches •Deviled Eggs Whole .Tomatoes Potato Chips Grapes or Watermelon •Mincemeat Goodies Lemonade or Milk •Recipes Given. Combine bread. and spread on white are handy to DEVILED EGGS have on a picnic to eat either with -** the sandwiches, by themselves or with tomatoes or other relishes. Here’s a tasty way in which you may prepare them without too much work. •Deviled Eggs. 8 hard-cooked eggs 4 tablespoons softened butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon prepared mustard Dash of pepper 1 teaspoon vinegar Mayonnaise Cut eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Mash yolks and combine with butter, salt, mustard, pepper and vinegar. Add mayon naise to make a creamy con sistency. Refill egg white and sprinkle with paprika. ChiU. • • • HERE ARE SEASONAL fruits suitable to take on a picnic: Apri cots, plums, nectarines, peaches, berries, cantaloupes and water melon. Oranges, apples and ba nanas are also good standbys. Grapes and cherries are delightful. Berries and peaches may be washed, sugared and placed in mason jars with tight covers. If you are taking melon, it’s best to c h i 11 '• 11 thoroughly, wrap in waxed paper, and cut and scoop out the seeds just before you serve it. • • • IF YOU LIKE easy-to-carry cookies to take along with you, serve them with the fruit or as snacks between meals if you are making the picnic a whole day af fair. •Mincemeat Goodies (Makes 4 dozen) 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 3 cups sifted flour 1 cup mincemeat 1 teaspoon baking soda % teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg % teaspoon salt % cup chopped nuts Cream shortening and sugar to gether until fluffy. Add eggs and flour enough to prevent mixture from curdling. Add mincemeat and dry ingredients, sifted together, and the nuts. The amount of flour varies with the amount of liquid in the mincemeat. The mixture should be stiff enough to drop from spoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate (375 degree) oven about 10 minutes. Released by WNU Feature*. Melons have an affinity for lime seasoning. Marinate wedges or balls of melon in the juice before serving them on crisp lettuce leaves. Have you ever served a shrimp salad in cucumber cups? Or try the salad in green pepper rings, garnished with wedges of red, ripe, well chilled tomatoes and deviled eggs. Pimiento cups are a nice inno vation for salads. Try filling them with an egg and celery salad. Have you ever served pear halves Gems of Thought The world is like a mirror, smile at it and it will smile back at you. When twice enthusiasm has been turned Into ridicule, every thing Is undone except money and power. If there were no clouds we should not enjoy the sun. ? f ASK ME 1 ANOTHER 7 A General Quiz g*. <V. tf THE QUESTIONS 1. How did the ancient Roman* applaud? 2. How long is the Grand Can yon of Colorado ? 3. Through which country of South America does the equator run? 4. How large is a person’* heart? 5. Do trout migrate? 6. Is a wolverine a small wolf T. . J I ‘*4 b: AN S'** CBS 1. By snapping their fingers and waving the flaps of their toga*. 2. 200 miles long. 3. Colombia. 4. The average human heart la five inches long, three and one-half inches wide, two and one-half inchau thick, and weighs about eleven ounces. 5. Yes, but not extensively. 6. No, the wolverine is a big weasel. //arsA laxa/rres are /VOrnecessary* /or mosfpeop/e The juice of a lemon in a glass of water, when taken first thing on aris ing, is all that most people need to insure prompt, normal elimination. No mere harsh laxatives that irritate the digestive tract and impair nutri tion I Lemon in water is good for you! Generations of Americans have taken lemons for health—and generations of doctors have recommended them. They are rich in vitamin C; supply valuable amounts of Bi and P. They .alkalinize; aid digestion. Net tee thorp er tour, lemon in water has a refreshing tang—clears tho mouth, wakes you up. It’s not A purgative — simply helps your sys tem regulate itself. Try it 10 days. USS CALIFORNIA SUNKIST LMMONS Yodora checks perspiration odor TMI &M7W//0GSr*A't Made with a face cream bate. Yodora is actually eoothmg to normal ■kins. No hanh chemical* or irritating •alt*. Won’t harm skin or clothing. Stays soft and creamy, never gets grainy. Try gentle Yodora—/ml the wonderful difference! JUST A DASH IN f[ATHENS ..' OR SPREAD ON ROOSTS Watch Youk Kidneys/ Help Them CXeanee the Blood of Harmful Body Waste Your kidneys ar« constantly fUtcring mite matter from the blood stream. But kidneys sometimes lac in their work—do not act as Nature intended—fail to re move Impurities that, if retained, may C ison the system and upset tho wholo dy machinery. Symptoms mar bo naffinf backache, persistent headache, attacks of " Cstting up nights, swelling, pufflnees under the eyes—a feeling of nervous anxiety and loss of pep and strength. Other signs of kidney or bladder dis order are sometimes burning, scanty off too frequent urination. • There should be no doubt that prompt treatment is wiser than neglect. Uso Doan’t Pills. Doan*9 have been winning new friends for more than forty years* They have a nation-wide reputation. Are recommended by grateful people tho country over. Ask your neighbor! Doans Pills