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PAGE FOUR THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1949 1218 College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. O. F. Armfifld 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 The Colored singer, Paul Robeson, is quoted by the As sociated Press as saying that the American Negroes would not fight the Soviet Union. According to the report he said to the World Peace Congress in Paris: “I bring you a mes sage from the Negro people of America, that they do not want a war which would send them back into a new kind of slav ery.” I do not know what he means. He is using language, but what new kind of slavery would grow out of a war witn Russia? He probably doesn’t mean to say this, but h e may be right so far as he may fear a Russian victory. Certainly a Russian victory would mean a new kind of slavery, though he thinks Russia a great force for the betterment of the world. Let’s hear this man again: He says: “It is unthinkable that American Negroes would go to war on behalf of those who have oppressed us for generations, against a country which, in one generation, has raised our people to the full dignity of mankind.” What can he mean by that? Perhaps the answer can be found in another part of his talk. Here it is: “American wealth was built by millions of immigrant workers from Eastern Europe and on the backs of millions of Ne groes, and we are determined to share this wealth.” So now we know what he is driving at. The Russians have inspired many * organizations, usually with names that sound attrac tive, but are misleading. Many of those organizations are among us in America; many are in other lands. This so- called .World Peace Congress is a Communist-inspired organ ization, according to the As sociated Press. It would be appropriate for the Russians to set aside sev eral million jobs for American P v ^es who ar e such admirers e Soviets and their labors for the uplift of humanity. Not all American Negroes would care to join the Soviets, of course. Those who have ac cumulated something know this to be the greatest land of opportunity ever known. The greatest danger is that too many foolish people run after false gods and dreams with no substance whatever. Whether that is sound psychology is not the point: you know exact ly what I mean. And millions of White people should go to R/ussia. But let us beg them not to bring Russianized poli cies to us. Some of our National and State politicians are more dan gerous than these professed Soviet-lovers, for our men who constantly propose measures of Communist inspiration are the greatest menace because they profess to be loyal Americans It brings to mind the prayer of the man who asked to be sav ed from his friends. He added that he could take care of his enemies by himself, but need ed help against his friends. That about describes our con dition; all the Communists art regarded as cranks, crackpots, long-haired illusionists and ad- dlepated demogogs; but when the same program is submitted by the President of the United States we find a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Much of the Communist plat form of twelve years ago and of the Socialists of ten years ago now is submitted to the Congress of the United States under the respectable auspices of the President. One might think that there are enough sound men in Con gress to thwart these schemes, There are sound men in Con gress, but sound principles have a hard time when op posed to thousands of votes. A politician is elected by votes, not principles. If he must choose between votes and elec tion, or principles and defeat, which will he choose? If he can count on others to have the same principles, all well and good; but if not— !! I certainly don’t endorse that; I’m not a cynic, but I’m a realist in interpreting condi tions. I like to think that I’m an idealist, but I know that two and two do not always “add up to” four in politics. I may be wrong about that, The man who insists on the unvarying total of four is a realist; the idealist floats around a bit in the clouds and hopes that the two and two may develop into" a righteous and useful four, while the new school of politics has develop ed mathematical philosophiers: who ignore all totals. It • is that way with our national planning; we start out on various schemes and find ourselves bogged down to the neck. We are just as foolish as the person with a hundred dollars in the bank who buys without stint and gives a check for $300. There is a difference: the bank will stop the check; but who will stop Mr. Truman? How can we teach our peo ple the truth? Shall the schools and Colleges do it? Shall the pulpit proclaim economic truth? Unfortunately we have too many scatterbrains in positions of influence. Friends, this is serious; peo ple are hacking away at the very mudsills of our Nation. They offer us gifts and grants and subsidies. From the an cients we heard it said “Be ware of Greeks bearing gifts.” It comes opportunely; let us beware of Governments which feed us, nurse us, doctor us, bury us, and then rear a mon ument to our great virtues. We should tell our people the stories of success all about us. Let’s forget the multi-mil lionaires and think of the man and wife who have paid for their home, who owe nobody, who have educated their chil dren, who support the church and the community activities, who carry insurance, and are modestly foresighted, frugal and thrifty. And there are those now starting along that course. There are those who have succeeded in a quiet way in their business activities. Na tions are not all full of million aires; nor ar e paupers in the majority; this fine lot of peo ple could not have achieved so much in Russia. Above all, they may come and go; may buy and work and spend as they please. ONE MAN This manufacturer, following its record-break ing Spring selling is expanding again, which makes available Electrolux opportunity for two more clean industrious married men under 45, with good car. We are selling nearly as much as the rest of the industry combined, with larger average weekly earnings by far. If you know how to sell write for a place with the leader—If you want to learn and have the other qualities we will give you your once- in-a-lifetime chance. Address in full detail Electro lux Corporation, P. 0. Box 5112, Columbia 5, S. C. exercised only as to matters enumerated in the Constitution. Presidents Monroe, Jackson— and others—acted on that in terpretation. The present-day interpreta tion disregards articles 9 and 10 which were adopted as amendments in order to make clear and unmistakable that the States reserved all the po wers not specifically conferred on Congress. Certainly if Con gress may do just anything under the guise of “general welfare” Article 10 means no thing at all. And more striking, still, is this fact: Articles 9 and 10 were adopted in order to curb the power of the National Gov ernment, and were adopted by States which feared a govern ment so strong as to become dominant. Holy Bible The Bible is now printed in 538 languages. No matter which language you speak, there is no ex cuse for your not knowing the truth. In our business, we try to live up to the Golden Rule, with a fair deal to each and every customer. PURCELLS “YOUR PRIVATE BANKER” Phone 197 A young man said to me re cently “I was glad to hear you say that the States Right- ers were not exclusively con cerned about racial matters. Racial disturbances are just one phase of the political tur moil of the day. Northern Dem ocrats and Northern Republi cans are keeping the race is sue alive; but the States Right- ers might well emphasize the grave peril to our States through fantastic interpretations of the National Constitution. We must begin a campaign of instruction by reminding our people that this was not in tended to be a Nation whose majority can have its way. For example, of our hundred and forty two million people it was not the original inten tion that 72,000,000 might do as they please. America is a Nation formed by States. The intention was to respect the dignity of the States; that is why each State has two Sena tors in Congress. Montana has as many Senators as New York has though the State of New York has twenty three times as many people as Montana. It was clearly foreseen that each State might have special problems within its borders. It should deal with them. But in foreign affairs; and- in some matters of National domestic concern the general govern ment might act. The Consti tution is very clear about all this; the obscurity comes from the distorted interpretations of the courts, particularly within recent years. The Courts, car rying out policies of the Pres idents, have strained the Con stitution into something that almost wipes the States out of useful existence. In very im portant matters the cry is for Federal money; and then comes Federal regulation. If you think well of all this Federal aid, what do you think of the Federal regulations that come with the Federal aid? What do you think of Welfare money supporting unmarried women of all races in rearing a num erous family? Perhaps you didn’t know. Would our State have allowed that? Oh, no! but it must be done in order to qualify for Federal aid. And that is just a sample. Our money has to be spent accord ing to Federal regulations, or w e shall lose Federal aid!! Just at the moment I think of two parts of the Constitu tion commonly perverted: the preamble—which was a mere introduction and never intend ed to have the force of law; and the clause authorizing Con gress to “regulate Commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the Indian tribes.” ; The Constitution did not cre ate the States, nor the State governments; it created a na tional government resting on State governments already ex isting and functioning. These States created the National Government as a sort of clear ing house. The National Gov ernment derives its powers from the people of the States, the States being self-govern ing powers of dignity. James Madison who knew the Constitution declared that the authority of Congress to ‘provide for . . . the general welfare” was a power to be Three great industrialists were in our South Carolina news recently. The Springs: Company is making a recrea tion center at Myrtle Beach for its employees; the James C. Self Mills are expanding on a large scale and a magnificent airconditioned hospital is be ing built; the Joanna Mills have given to about sixteen hundred employees a bonus. This is the custom of the Com pany, giving a large part of the net earnings to the em ployees. These three items make good reading; they are the finest kind of industrial leadership and management. Strangely enough very little is heard of this, yet these great enterprises not only pay top wages, but voluntarily contri bute hundreds of thousands of dollars in a spirit of rich and UNDERGOES OPERATION Little Linda Cousins, 5%- years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Cousins, who underwent an appendec tomy in th e Newberry Hospi tal last Thursday. Returned to her home on Mayer Avenue Sunday afternoon and is re cuperating nicely. broad fellowship in business. Some people begin a sea voy age with a joyous spirit, re joicing in the thrill of the voy age; some others go to their cabins and stay there. Some walk the decks by the hour for exercise; others plant them selves in a deck chair and re main there. Some eat every thing on the menu, trying everything new because they’ve paid for it; others don’t want any food at all. RECRUITING STATION REMAIN OPEN NIGHTS The US Army and US Air Force Recruiting Station, lo cated at 1221 Nance street, will remain open until 9 o’clock each Tuesday and Thursday nights, according to an an nouncement today by M-Sgt. Claude Blankenship, NCO in charge of the station. The purpose of remaining open is to enable veterans to receive the medals they are en titled to such as American The ater Medal, Victory Medal, As iatic-Pacific Theater Medal, and European Theater Medal. In addition, these night hours will enable men and women to enlist in the Enlisted Re serve Corps of the Army or Air Force. MRS. JUANITA R. WE HU NT Mrs. Juanita Robertson We- Hunt, 20, daughter of Mrs. Es telle Robertson and the late Sam S. Robertson of Newberry died late Monday afternoon at the Newberry County Hospi tal. Mrs. WteHunt was educated at the local schools and was a member of the Newberry AiRP Church. Survivors include her mo ther and a small daughter, Joye Elaine Wehunt. Funeral services were held at 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the LeaveU Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Paul Sherill. Interment followed in Rosemont cemetery. For Expert Repair Bring Your Radio GEO. N. MARTIN Radio Service SALES and SERVICE 1014 Main Street Opposite Memorial Square 24 HOURS SERVICE elephone 311W Smith Radio Service If you’re missing your favorite radio programs due to a dead or improper ly operating receiver call 724-J or bring your set to Carolina Electric Co., 942 Main street. We charge only for parts replaced—w e replace only parts we know will make your radio right again. E. K. (Eston) SMITH "(tjhsrJto THAT’S A FAIR QUESTION—and the American Cancer Society welcomes this opportunity to answer it, before one of our Field Workers comes to your door for your 1948 contribution. Fart of every dollar which you and other generous Americans gave to us last year went for cancer research, part for cancer education, and part for cancer medical service. y«nr Went for Canter Research Your Money Went for Cancer Education Your Money Went for Cancer MedicalServko' 'lucre exists no more powerful weapon against cancer than research. Research has given us X-ray, radium, and surgical techniques for the treatment of cancer. It is research which will deal cancer the most telling blows in the future —perhaps, j>lease God, the deathblow which Will some day wipe out this dread disease. For some cancers, the death rate is already on the downgrade. Improved techniques of surgery and radiology now give greater hope for cure than ever before. Thousands of scientists are engaged in cancer research right now. For this purpose they are provided with an arsenal of expensive technical equipment. Last year, part of your money went toward the more than $3,000,000 set aside in 1947 for cancer research. Education begins where research leaves off. It distributes knowledge already gained to everyone who should have it. The general public must be taught—over and over again—how to recognize cancer’s danger signals and what to do when cancer is suspected. This is the mission of the Society’s public education program. Education requires the use of every avail able means of public information. It calls for booklets, posters, and billboards, radio tran scriptions, magazine and newspaper messages to the public, films, and leaflets. Nearly 50,000,000 pieces of printed material alone were produced and distributed by the Society in 1947. Last year, part of your money went toward doing that job. Medical service backs up the direct attack against cancer. By means of scientific papers, films, lec tures and other services, physicians and scientists are kept informed of the latest developments in the detection, treatment, and cure of cancer. In your own community, the Society operates through your local division, with its Field Army of volunteer workers. These volunteers render personal aid to cancer patients—such as .cancer dressings, transportation, and home services. They help establish and staff local detection centers and cancer clinics, and they publicize those facilities locally. The Field Army carries cancer control right into the home. Seventy-five per cent of the cancer detection centers now in operation derive their support from the medical service program, which also helps to establish and support new cancer clinics. Last year, part of your money went for cancer medical service. THAT’S WHAT WE DID WITH THE MONEY YOU GAVE US LAST YEAR. Now we ne.d more—to fight for the one out of every eight persons still marked to be stricken by cancer. Maybe one of them is the man who sat beside you at the movies last night . . . maybe it’s a person who lives on your street.. .maybe it’s a friend or a member of your family.. .maybe it’s you. Whoever it is, there's hope—if you give! Will you aid the fight for his life—again this year—with as big a contribution as you can possibly manage? 1 GUARD THOSE YOU LOVE GIVE TO C0HQUER CANCER GUARD Wmm AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC. ' - . * ■ V RITZ THEATER T. ROY SUMMER CARPENTER’S ’ fim ODORLESS CLEANERS LOMINICK’S DRUG STORE NEWBERRY CREAMERY G. B. SUMMER and SONS REAGIN’S SHOE SHOP NEWBERRY PACKING CO. CITY FILLING STATION "Next to P. O. and Just as Reliable" NEWBERRY FEDERAL SAVINGS ICLARY CLOTHING COMPANY & LOAN ASSOCIATION "Newberry's Oldest Exclusive Men's Store