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* \ THE NEWBERRY SUN 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. 0. F. Armfield Editor and Publisher PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Entered as second-class matter December 6, 1937, at the Postoffice at Newberry, South Carolina, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In S. C., $1.50 per year in advance outside S. C., $2.00 per year in advance. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS BY SPECTATOR Have you a ‘‘feeling” that our national government isn’t well directed? At the moment I’m not thinking of Mr. Tru man; I’m trying to tnmk oe- yona the present confusion m Washington. Most people seem to be in agreement that this nation should give and spend and lend to all the world year after year virtually without limit. Much of it seems near-sighted, waste ful and foolish to me. Perhaps it is excessive far-sightedness. I think I know something of Europe, from months of travel through a considerable part of it. I was in touch with the people, the people at work. 1 mention that with 'emphasis be cause many of our representa tives see a country somewhat mistily in a club room, a hote’ bar, or a banquet hall. And these men paint the picture for us. Here we are, three years and a half since Europe lay at our feet! Those of us at home may not know exactly what is wrong, but we know that some thing ds wrong. A sick man may know beyond a doubt that he is afflicted with something without diagnosing it correctly much less prescribing compe tently for it. A board of directors migh! not know exactly why the man ager doesn’t show a profit .a' the end of the year, but they will not support the manager year after year because he makes a good speech;. the de mand for proiitaoie results wili make it necessary to try a new man. Vvhat is the score today? Ap- parenuy we naVe biundereu badly in China. It appears that we deceived China, be trayed her; played fast ana loose with China, telling the Chinese one thing and almost selling out the Chinese to the Russians. We have blown hot and cold With China. What have we done for France? Everything, apparent ly, but the French can’t manage themselves. I was in France, all over France, for months. They are likable people, espe cially the plain, ordinary people one meets in the ordinary course. As we know, all French people are capable of exquisite courtesy, even the courtliness, but I refer to the native habit, rather than to the refinements of special occasions. We know that close associa tion does not enable one to judge fairly; he becomes too close to the subject. It is bet ter to judge by over-all results And those results prove that our delightful friends are as mercurial as a thermometer. As my Charleston friends says, ‘They won’t stay put.” We have been generous to France, almost incredibly so. And the result? We haven’t r .he least idea of what France vill do. Certainly we can’t ^.ive billions of dollars every year to buy a favor. What about Italy? More or less the same, but on a far smaller scale. Even sturdy old Britain: What is she doing? Becoming more thoroughly Socialistic each year. What are we Americans try ing to do? Are we feeding and financing all the world? Why continue this policy of codd ling? And now are we to arm Europe, using billions and bil lions every year? What is the reason for this? Are we the chosen of Jehovah to battle, single-handed, for our idea of government? As a good teacher would tell you: State your problem and proceed to the solution, but here is the problem: Every body is afraid of Russia her self, her army and her air force; but most nations are equally afraid of the Russian method of spreading Commun ism throughout all the world, including America. In Russia six million people dominate a hundred and eighty million peo ple, but that is a quibble, unless we take a leaf out of Stalin’s book and sow the seed of dis content, with organized revolt and widespread disorder. Why not give the Russians some thing to worry about? As the old Romans used to say, “Let us carry the war into Africa.” That was when the Carthagin ians of Northern Africa used to send great armies under the remarkable military genius, Hannibal. In course of time the Romans decided to carry the war to the enemy’s coun try. So we have the problem: Russia and her missionaries of Communism. Against Russia are America, Britain, France and the smaller Nations, Bel gium, Holland, Denmark and .Norway. But are we fully co operating? No; France has too many Communists. Obviously a revived Germany would be a sure bulwark against Russia. So it might have been if our crystal-gazers hadn’t decided on toadying to Russia on the one hand while holding the Ger mans down with the other. While we play at this the Am erican taxpayer must feed the Germans and give billions of dollars to the others. Now there comes a problem: if we revive Germany 3s a wall against Russia we threat en all the world again. Bri tain, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, >Jorway and Italy are more afraid of a resurgent Germany than a spread of Communism. But Germany' now seems likely to become Communistic. What have we gained? Could we not encourage the. Germans to rebuild their war power? That should be a sim ple matter for the masterminds. If that policy isn’t adopted are we Americans to feed the Ger mans forever? The world is full of “scares” and threats. The American and Russian diplomats seem like schoolboys, nagging, blustering, instead of acting like men. I thought an average Sumter county farmer would have'been more capable, more vigilant, more effective, at Pear Har bor than the trustful brass-hats we had ther. And if I had to recommend a Richland farmer to settle the affairs with Rus sia I’d like to ask some deacon or steward or elder frorq the Cedar Creek Community or Horrell Hill to look over the matter. I presume to prescribe the homely philosophy that might cause him to say: ‘If we can’t get along with a neigh bor we’ll have to let him^ alone, in all kindness”. That is where I think we are with Russia: we might say—while yet there is time—“We are peaceful people; we want nothing that you kave but your good will, but since we can’t agree on any plan, our best course is a mutual agreement of non-intercourse”. The wise men will tell ydu that so simple a proposal would be ludicrous; perhaps so; but what is the result today of all the wisdom, skill, adroitness, sagacity, resourcefulness and finesse? Ask yourself: what is the result? 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DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY 1517 Main St. Newberry, S.C. THURMOND Invited Negro To Mansion Says Newspaper By Frank Von Der Linden Washington, Oct. 20.—Sen. Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina is collecting several stacks of New York newspapers which contain a recent article saying: “Gov. J. Strom Thurmond, Dix- iecrat candidate for president and outspoken opponent of ra cial equality, has invited Wil liam H. Hastie, negro governor of the Virgin Islands, to bring his family to Columbia, S. C., for a visit in the executive mansion.” / Thurmond is expected to run against Johnston when the sen ator comes up J for re-election in 1950 — provided the Gov ernor is not elected president. Thus the article by Ted Poston in the New York Post of Octo ber 13. has more than casual interest. It says the invita tion to Governor Hastie dated July 31, 1947, “was issued after the governor’s conference in Salt Lake City and before Thurmond was chosen as the standard bearer of the States’ Right party at a tumultous an ti-negro rally in Birmingham, Ala.” The stoiyr continues: “The letter, signed by Thur mond and written on his of ficial stationery bearing the great seal of South Carolina, said: “‘Dear Governor Hastie; It was indeed a disappointment to me that you were unable to attend the recent governors’ conference in Salt Lake City. It was a unique experience to meet with such a large group of outstanding figures of our nation. I was glad to get the viewpoints of the various gov ernors in the soeeches and dis cussions. as well as individual ly between meetings. “ ‘If at any time during your administration you have a speech, proclamation, or an nouncement which you feel might be of benefit to my state, I shall be. grateful to receive a copy of same. “ ‘It is my earnest hope that during my term of office, you and your family will honor South Carolina with a visit to Columbia and be our guests at the mansion. “ ‘Again expressing my re grets at not having seen you at Salt Lake City and with sin- cerest regards and best wishes,’ “On August 15, on his own official stationery. Governor Hastie replied from Charlotte Amallie, V. I.: ‘“Dear Governor Thurmond: I was happy to receive your gracTous letter of July 31. Ytyj may be sure that I share your disappointment that we did not have an opportunity »at Salt Lake City to meet and discuss matters of common interest at the Salt Lake City conference, I do look forward to meeting you at next year’s conference, if nbt sooner. ’ “ Thank you for your gra cious invitation to me and my family to make a visit to South Carolina as your guests. Be cause it is relatively early in my administration and because we have quite young children in the family it has not been possiblle for us to travel ex tensively. “ ‘We do, however, appreci ate your invitation and express the hope that you and your family may be able to visit the Virgin Islands and be our guests at Government House. “ ‘Finally, it will be a pleas ure to send you anv proclama tion or other public material which may be of interest.* ” petition our standard could not be so far beyond that of any other nation except as our na tive genius and our use of machinery may enable us to multiply the ability of a man to produce. The high standard of living makes America the glory of the 'world. But we import farm products, even while sup porting the farm price, and we complain of the terrible burden of helping the farmer! But doesn’t the farmer spenM his money, just as the factory-work er does? Does not America thrive on agricultural prosperi ty, or high prices, as well as on industrial high wages? Wte are so busy trying to feed, clothe, and manage the world that we neglect our peo ple at home. Six billions, eight billions — all that and more. But, a billion for the Am erican farmer, the unprotected man competing with the poor labor of the world—that is all wrong. A really capable, hard- headed administrator could sal vage more than the farmer ben efits from the bureaucratic hordes on the Federal payroll. (Perhaps I am a bit sour; I don’t mean to be; but we could make it easier for our farmers to get fertilizer, nitrates, for example. Why is it so diffi cult? What we need most urgent ly is more thought for America and her needs. We’ve become so world-minded that we can’t see the things at our feet. Our American way, or indi vidualism, works in this man ner; What that big fellow has, we hope to have; we are not green with envy; we want all that we can earn: and we want to enjoy it. Each one would like to have comforts at home and we are willing to “hit the extra licks” to get ahead in life. So the American way fills a man with ambition; Commun ism means that nobody should have more; so let’s drag him down. Europe is a soil more favor able to Communism than is this country. In Europe the masses ride third class on the trains; the rhiddle-alass ride second-class; the rich and pre tentious—and “fool Americans” ride first class, they say. In America we heve one class, that is first class. We Ameri cans, rich, poor, bright and oth erwise, refuse to recognize any class above us. Even if we bow to Mr. Got-rox today, his boy or grandchild may work for our boy or grandchild may work for our boy or grandchild tomorrow. That’s why Ameri ca won’t be Communistic. But we have a lot of people who have lived in cities; have run around with the bright, fluent fellows who want a big job. Such men, usually incapable of succeeding in life otherwise, want to belittle our bureau crats under a Communist re gime. I find it hard to understand how any* one who can read and write can advocate Communism, except, of course, the man who expects to get a job, or the . woman who pretends to sonie superior intellectuality, but in truth is more foolish and fanciful than intelligent. But there are such people, smugly wrapped in their own conceit, and looking disdainfully on the rest of us. I find it difficult to believe that any informed man of the South can support Mr. Trumar. All of us can think of the self- interest which prompts many people. But the vast majority of us are not willing to barter our rights, liberties and prin- ciples for political jobs or fa- It’s Here! Money on your Automobile, Furniture or your &igniture. $5.00 to $2,000.00 SPECIAL NOTE, AUTO DEALERS We will finance your sales, no strings attached, without recourse, no endorsements or re-purchase agreements necessary—plus attractive reserve paid date acceptanceof deal. Phone 736-M. SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY 1506 Main St. THE BEST PLACE FOR Buick & Chevrolet Service IS Davis Motor Company 1515-1517 Main Street By Tee/ Kesting Col. Townsend Whelen, well known arms expert and author of many outdoor articles, has a few words of advice for those of you planning your first deer hunt this fall. Never forget that “safety first” is the primary rule, and next to that marksmanship that insures killing game with a sin gle, instantly fatal shot .The hunter who has trained himself in markmanship so that on the range at 100 yards he places all his shots in a 4 inch bull’s eye doesn’t get buck fever— he gets the buck. If you are using a new or strange rifle, the most import ant preparation is sighting it in. Remember the rule of sight adjustment: Move the rear sight in the direction in which you wish to move your point of impact, or move the front sight in the opposite direction. Whenever you can do it, aim so as to have your bullet drive into the lower part of the chest at the shoulder, but not behind the shoulder. This is where the heart lies, and around that is the largest vital area. When a deer has been killed it does no good to cut its throat. The animal should be gutted at once. For butchering you rieed a sharp hunting knife with a four or five inch blade and a small carborundum stone (in your pocket, not back at camp). Turn the animal so its head and chest are uphill.Slit the skin and abdominal wall from between the legs to the bri^cet, being careful not to cut away of the, intestines. Reach inside and cut the diaphragm free all around. This is the membrane that seoarstes the chest from the abdominal cavity. Reach way up inside the chest and cut the windpipe and other vessels leading up into the neck; take hold of them and null the heart, lungs, and fin ally all the abdominal contents out of the animal, cutting loose the adhesions to the backbone when necessary, and finallly cutting free at the anus. There will be about a bucket of blood left in the animal. Dump this out. wipe the cav ity dry with bunches of grass, (Continued on Back Page) vors. ’v What sort of reasoning moves some of our people? Party loyalty. Party label? Well, shades of George Washington and all the heroes and -heroines of the Revolution!! They de fied the King and paid the price for the free land we en joy. “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church,’ they tell us: and the sacrifices and mangled bodies of men are the foundation of all human rights and progress.- How can we stand before the monument of a Confederate sol dier; or think of the foot-sore, bleeding and ragged Continent als E^t alley Forge & offer our birthright for a mess of pot tage, by whatever name we call it—^whether Party loyalty, Party regularity—or what-not? Wlhy didn’t America stay regu lar and loyal when the King George threatened us? “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!” You remember the great days of our early zeal for liberty. We may not have a Patrick Henry, but we still have men. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1948 NOTICE* OF DELINQUENT TAX SALES ON PERSONAL PROPERTY State of South Carolina County of Newberry To All Whom These Presents May Concern: By authority of the tax laws of South Carolina and the var ious tax executions issued to me in the name of the State by the Treasurer of Newberry County, the following personal properties, listed below, have been seized and taken posses sion of and are hereby adver tised to be sold for delinquent taxes on November 1, 1948 (Monday) before the Newberry Court House door, within the usual hours of public sales. Terms cash. All properties advertised for sale are the properties seized and levied upon in the name of defaulting taxpayers here inafter listed. Personal property, consisting of one Plymouth car, in School District No 1 OS, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of Henry Sims. Personal property, consisting of on e Chevrolet car, 4 door, in School District No. 10, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon ,in the name of Jerry Farrow.' Personal property, consisting one cow, red spots and horns, in School District No. 11, in the County and State aforesaid, lev ied upon in the name of Ar thur Turley Personal property, consisting of one Silvertone Radio, one cook stove and bed, in School District No. 14, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of Pink William. Personal property, consisting of one Chevrolet panel Truck, in School District No. 14. in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of C. S. Wright. Personal property, consisting of a bed and dtesser, cook stove (w) in School District No. 14. in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in ■ the name of Henry D. WBse. Personal property, consistmg of Ford car. in School District No. 14, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the nam e of Douglas Ruff. - Personal property, consisting of one stove and one 3 pc. bed room suit, in School District No. i4. in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of Mack Williams. Personal property, consisting of one cook stove (w), 1 bed and one dresser, in School Dis trict No. 14 in the County and State aforesaid levied upon in the name of Maxie Mendenhall. Personal property, consisting of one cook stove (w) and one bed room suit in School Dis trict No. 14, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon iiV the name of J. P. Morris. Personal property, consisting of on e Radio Battery set and 3-pc. room suit, in School Dis trict No. 14, in the County and State aforesaid, llevied upon in the name of Henry Wise. Personal property, consisting of one 1930, Tudor Ford, in the School District No. 15. in . the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of Johnnie Kinsler. Personal property, consisting of one Chevrolet, in School Dis trict No. 15, in the County and State aforesaid, levied upon in the name of O. Z. Wise. T. L. HILL, Tax Collector Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 THIS MAN IS SCARCE And We Need Two The most scarce virtue in manpower today is the ability of men to work without supervision. We have an exceptionally well paying opportunity for two married men, under 45, with car, for outside sales work by mfr. (selling nearly as much as all other companies combined) who don’t need watch ing. All forty4wo men in S. C. are making more money than in previous jobs or businesses. If you believe you can do what other men are doing (after being taught) write, giving details, to Electrolux State Office, 1921 Blossom St., Columbia, S. C. for interview next week. FORTY-TWO MEN with this company in S. C. are making more money than ever before in their previous job or business. We will teach two more ment of clean character and honest, hard working habits to make their future and that of' their families permanently secure from the very first week. You must be able to stand strictest investigation, have good car, references, married, age 25-45, and an ambition equal to this opportunity. If you have any plans, hopes and qualifications as outlined, then we will welcome de tails as to age, previous job, when available, etc. Address: Electrolux Corp., 1921 Blossom St., Col umbia 5, S. C. for interview promptly. Read that first line again. This is a full time job.