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They are put forward after talking with a great many people, including Sumner Welles and Sen. Brien Mc Mahon, who has done more solid thinking about the Russian prob lem that anyone along Pennsyl vania avenue. At any rate here is my program: GOP Coalition 1. BRING about greater unity among the American people. We cannot fight a prolonged war of nerves entailing great sacrifices, unless we have just as much na tional unity as during the recent war. Greater unity can be achieved by: A. Bringing outstanding Repub licans into positions of leadership inside the administration. B. Keeping the American people better informed. Instead of abrupt handouts from the White House or hasty statements made at presi dential press conferences, Mr. Tru man should go on the air every month with a frank and personal report to the American people. 2. GOAD, maneuver and manip ulate Moscow into calling an inter national conference—on atomic en ergy or anything else—even if we know in advance it will fail. We shouldn’t get up any false hopes, because Russia isn’t going to let any conferences succeed — unless she writes the ticket. And we should attend any conference, no matter who calls it, because we cannot leave unturned any st^ne that might bring peace. The World Forgets But it would be extremely healthy if we could force Russia Into calling a conference. We should remind the world that we have called conference after con ference. Time after time we have gone to Moscow, while Russia has taken almost no initiative for peace. But the world has forgotten this. We need to remind people of this fact—over and over again. We have been called warmongers so often that the world is beginning to believe it. And we have been either lazy or bumbling or both in show ing that just the opposite is true. S. HOLD the next session of ^ the United Nations assembly in Moscow. This is Sen. Brien Mc Mahon's idea, and an excellent one. Most of the Rossian people have a distorted notion that the U.N. is not a free and dem ocratic assemblage, that Soviet delegates get no breaks, that the cards are stacked In favor of Imperialism. If the United Nations went to Moscow, especially for a debate on controlling atomic energy, the Rus sian people would get some con ception of the U.N.’s truly demo cratic form, where any nation can speak its piece. Striu off Talks 4. IF MOSCOW will not call an international conference, then we have the excuse of holding a whole series of conferences under the North Atlantic pact. As Senator McMahon once again has pointed out. the North Atlantic pact pro vides not merely for military as sistance, but an Atlantic council to handle political problems. We have neglected this. We have concentrated on the military phases of the pact, ignoring the At lantic council which could mobilize the free w< Id in order to create as McMahon says, *'A climate foi peace ” S. BUT MOST important of at we must reach Moscow’s Achilles’ heel. This heel is friendship with the Russian people. Most of us forget that the reai reason for the iron curtain is to protect the weakest poin\ in the Russian armor — her people. For what the Kremlin fears most is contact of the Russian people with the outside world. All this indicates that friendship with the Russian people is the real Way to win the peace. But despite it is also the point we have neglected. What we need to remember is if we can influence the Rus- people, we need not build it armament. WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Coal Operators Hint at Price Hike; Britain Faces New Economic Crisis; Federai Tax Reduction Poses Puzzle (EDITOR’S NOTE: When opinions are expressed In these columns, they are those of Western Newspaper Union’s news analysts and not necessarily of this newspaper.) COAL: The ’Payoff’ The “payoff” in the recent coal ■trike settlement was coming more quickly than was usually the case In the settling of these disputes. The cost to the consumer of John L. Lewis’ power over the operators and his union was to be felt v®”y toon. ANNOUNCEMENT came in tht form of a statement by spokesman for the soft coal industry that there is now in preparation a 10 to 40 cents a ton increase on the price of coal. When the United Mine Workers long strike against the industry was settled recently, operators forecast a rise in prices. However, discussion of the price hike indicated there would be no blanket increase. Rather, the boost would vary according to the finan cial situation and contract com mitments of individual firms. One official was quoted as say ing: “If it (the increase) only amounts to 10 cents a ton, the retailer should be able to absorb it. But if it goes any higher, it will affect the price of coal to the consumer.” It seems logical that the retailer could assume an added cost of 10 cents a ton—but the question was: Would he? Except for competition, which would hardly be forthcoming in the way of a price fight, the re tailer could pass on any coal price hike to the consumer. BRITAIN: Another Crisis Great Britain truly had fallen on evil times. Barely escaping one financial crisis after another, the word was that the nation was facing another financial-economic crisis in 1950—just as she did in 1949 and 194S. THE DAY had passed when Amer icans could say to such news: “So what—what has that got to do with us?” For the fact was that because of U.S.-British economic-financial ties stemming from the early Frank lin D. Roosevelt era, whatever hap pened to Britain economically or financially could be expected to hap pen to the U.S. The reason was that in any such crisis there was no one but the U.S. to whom the British could turn for help. The problem, as British leaders viewed it, was that although Brit ain’s production is about as high as it can go in the near future, it does not yield enough exportable goods to meet pressing British problems. ONE OF THESE is the need to increase sales to the United States to earn more dollars and solve Brit ain’s current inability to pay for the goods she must get from the United States. Another is conflicting pressure on Britain to ship goods to other credi tors as a means of paying on huge debts acquired in wartime and since. Possible solutions included nego tiations with creditors to ease pressure on old debts and—as was inevitable and expected—provisions of further loans from the United States. TAX CUTS: A Problem Cynical observers of congression al tax-cut maneuvering might be forgiven a “so what?” reaction to announcement that while Demo crats had thrown out President Truman’s limitations on excise- tax slashes, they promised to dig up other revenue to balance the losses. TO THE AVERAGE taxpayer that must seem to be a senseless business. What was the point in abolishing one type of taxes and levying another? Excise taxes af fected almost every one in the na tion, and the substitute for a slash there—tightening up of tax loop holes and “such other taxes as may be deemed feasible”—would most likely affect a majority of taxpay ers. That “other such taxes as may be deemed feasible,” was the clincher that cut off any relief tax payers might obtain through a slash in the excise levies. President Truman has threatened to veto the excise tax cut if the loss of this revenue is not balanced by other sources. With develop ments as they were, it appeared certain that there would be no ex cise tax reductions before July 1. Accused Dorothy Kenyon, named by U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy (R., Wis.) as first on his list of alleged "fellow-travelers,” or Communists, in the state de partment, was listed as a $12,- 000-a-year- member of the eco nomic and social council of the U.S. commission to the United Nations. ACHESON: Rapped Again Tall, debonair Dean Acheson, U.S. secretary of state, was under fire again. He was charged, among other accusations, with trying to “shift the blame” in defending the alleged loyalty-suspect cases Sen ator McCarthy (R., Wis.) has been airing on capitol hill. SINCE ACHESON made his now- famous remark that “I will not turn my back on Alger Hiss,” fol lowing the latter’s conviction of perjury in question with treason charges, Acheson has been mor# or less on the pan as accusers of the state department deliver their verb al blasts. This time, McCarthy charged three key state department aides as having shown Communist symp athies and demanded investigation of a navy civilian scientist whom he described as working on “top most defense secrets.” The charge that the state depart ment harbors men and women of Communist leanings or sympathies is not a new one. It has been crop ping up for the past several years, and on each occasion the depart ment indignantly rushes forth with a denial. THAT’S NOT SURPRISING for certainly neither Senator McCarthy nor anyone else expected the state department would admit such a condition existed, even if it did exist. To do so would admit either a lack of proper security efforts on the part of the department, or a willingness to wink at any employ ee’s loyalty if that employee hap pened to “stand in right” with the proper officials. ATTLEE: Doing Okay To the surprise of most observ ers, England’s so-called “shaky” Labor government had survived two major tests of strength in par liament. FOLLOWING the election, in which Prime Minister Attlee’s Labor party won a bare majority of parliament seats, it was predict ed that the victory margin was so slight that the government might crumple—that a new election was practically inevitable. In the recent test—action on a Conservative motion to beat down the cabinet’s housing program— Attlee made a considerably strong er showing than on a previous issue. THE LABOR VICTORY was made possible by support from the Liberal faction, a development at odds with popular speculation as to where the Liberals would go in parliamentary tests. Many top po litical observers had predicted that the Liberals would stand with the Conservatives against Attlee’s broad program of nationalization- of-industry-and-resources, but clos er observers of the British political scene had pooh-poohed the idea that the Liberals would ever be found standing with the Conserva tives. And, apparently, these prog nosticators were correct. While it had appeared that the Labor forces were to trim down their nationalization program be cause of the close election result, these new victories might reshape the pattern of intent. For example, following triumph on the housing issue. Health Minister Bevan, whose ministry administers the housing program, declared . . . “the government’s program will be persisted in.” QUICK COFFEE Glass Stove Perks Water in 50 Seconds Among many other important things connected with coffee-mak ing is speed of operation, with most users always casting about for methods to hasten the process. Now, a new glass is a trans parent stove that heats air or‘boils water for coffee—and it will start water perking inside 50 seconds. The glass has a transparent skin that conducts electricity, but re sists enough to make the glass hot, up to 660 degrees Fahrenheit. The skin is a metallic oxide only about sixteen millionths of an inch thick. This bit of glass magic is the latest development of Coming glass works. It is called E-C glass, mean ing electrically conducting. Heat* ers made of flat panels of this glass are being used to keep baby chicks warm, among other thing* I TRUMAN: Costly Figure Republicans, sniping at Presi dent Truman, declared that he, at a private citizen, “is one of the best, if not the best paid man in the world today.” Figures lending themselves to many artifices, the gentleman is suing that statement. Rep. Roy O. Woodruff of Michigan figured it out this way: A PRIVATE CITIZEN to match the standard of living now enjoyed by the President would need an in come of three to three and a half million dollars a year. Mr. Truman has take-home pay of $110,000 a year out of his salary, $50,000 of which is tax-free. He has 42 facilities for travel, including 35 automobiles, airplanes, his own yacht, the Williamsburg, a private Pullman car and “vaca tion retreats” in Key West, Fla., and Maryland. He has an estimated staff of 665 persons at an annual cost of $1,- 491,540. He has a travel allowance of $33,000 to $40,000. Then Representative Woodruff listed the costs of the yacht, the President’s personal plane, his private railroad car, a destroyer escort for the yacht, secret service and White House guards, White House salary costs for a staff of 225. THEN said Representative Wood ruff: “By comparison. President Roosevelt in 1945 had a staff of 53 costing only $256,431 and Presi dent Hoover’s staff totaled 37 at a salary bill of $127,200. Present White House salary costs, he said, amount to $998,254 annually. That was an impressive Ust ol conveniences and privileges and special help, certainly; rivaling in many instances the best that an Indian Potentate could boast. Yet, democracy comes high, and there was little likelihood that a resume of what the presidency costs the people would raise the blood pressure of many American tax payers. ELECTIONS: Certainty & Doubt A graphic contrast between choices by electorates in Commu nist and other countries was pro vided in the Russian and Belgian elections. In Russia, there was no choice. Premier Stalin was the Number 1 candidate of the Soviets, and he had no opposition. As head of the Communist ticket, he was shooting for as nearly 100 per cent of the vote as possible—with no “No* votes to come. ♦ Stalin and associates campaigned on a pledge of following a policy of peace. The Russians elected a new parliament of 1,302 members. IN BELGIUM the situation was quite different. The issue was: Should King Leopold HI be returned to the throne? Fifty-seven per cent of the voters said he should, a fact which must have been comforting to Leopold, inasmuch as he had vowed to abdicate unless he re ceived 55 per cent of the vote. However, the victory at the polls didn’t mean Leopold was back on the throne. Parliament would have the last word, as the election was only advisory—being designed to show parliament how the . people felt about Leopold. The election was tumultuous, with rioting and fight ing marking the balloting. LEOPOLD had drawn the ill will of millions of Belgians because of his caritulation to the Germans in World War II, although his support-' ers pointed out there was little else he could have done. The crux of the election was some 151,000 invalidated ballots. If these were counted, the result would give Leopold only 54 per cent of the votes and he would have to act on his pledge of abdication if he failed to receive the 55 per cent he had mentioned. Fights Tax Fred N. Acker, Cleveland, Ohio, attorney, la testing the validity of present federal in come tax schedules which he declares are “confiscatory.” Acker admitted he has not filed any return or paid any direct taxes for several years, and “invited the government charge.” CURVES: In or Out? The matter of whether milady’s curves were to be played down or accentuated in this spring’s fash ions was a subject of no little con troversy among designers. One school of thought wanted curves concealed—The other would have them displayed to the best ad vantage. The subject was important to the American male who, in the end, would be most concerned be cause he would pay for most of it WET EYES FOR A SPY ... A Fraulein Wagner caused speculation by her weeping at the trial of Dr. Klans Fuchs, the German-British sci entist who was sentenced to 14 years in prison for giving atomic se crets to Russia. She was seen ontside London’s Old Bailey with an un identified man after Fuchs was sentenced, and it was reported that she had Journeyed from Germany for the trial. London reporters were a long time discovering her name, and they had dabbed her “the woman in green.” COURAGE CAP . . . Susan Stod dard, 9, wears her “courage cap” in bed at St. Luke’s hospital In Pasadena, following amputation of her left leg, broken in a skiing accident at Aspen, Colo., last Christmas. She was wearing cap at time of accident. mm CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT AUTOS. TRUCKS, A ACCESS. WANTED—Antique automobiles, any con dition. Must be prior to 1923. (No Fords, please.) Also liberal rewards paid foi tips leading to acquisition of very old high class care. Write W. P. Snyder 111 Box 83, Sewtckley, Pennsylvania. BUSINESS A INVEST. OPPOB. ICE-CREAM plant with retail store. three blocks from the University o* Florida, good year around business, price $14,500. plus Inventory. Perltj lee-Cream. R4S North 9th Street. Gainee ville. Florida. FRANCHISE year around ice cream busi ness, 120x100 ft. drive in. On U. S. Route 41, Bradenton, Fla. Very profitable Family illness compels return north. Write— Creamette, Bradenton, Fla. BARBER Shop for sale. See the owner, SUEF’S BARBER SHOP, Eagle Lake. Florida, Good business. SACRIFICE—Must seU due to health. going Ladles Ready-to-Wear store; do- mg good volume ox business, excellent ■ AtBlH v.-.-.v.v m WmiM V >1 , . 1 >- llll f ■ y* i ■ V. : : v ..' LV; v -xl : y I • CORN CHAMP . . . Earl Bennett, Charlevoix, Mich., turned In the highest yield per acre — 221.3 bushels — In the “Golden Acre” competition with 150 prominent figures In agricultural world. Competition was inspired by a farm Jonraal’s goal of 300 bushels. mmmmm location. In a prosperous South Georgia town with large payrollls. Phone or write Rick Realty Ce., Bain|>ridfe. Georgia. FOR SALE—Funeral home, fully equip- ped; 15 years under same management; reason for selling, another business re quires entire time, particulars. A. Martin,. Marshall. Arkansas. FOR SALE—Ope music route, 20 music machines, 10 pin-balls, P.O. Bex $77, Samner, Miss., Phene 147-J. Complete Sawmill, D ‘ 8800 Caterpillar Diesel Power Unit 110 H.P.. OI Frick Mill Tower Edger. 29 Wood Planer; been used 9 months* All for $4,800. Will finish in 3 wseks for delivery. P.O. Bex Murdock, Fierids. DOGS. CATS, PETS. ETC. AIR DALE paps; Oorange strain res. AKC. C. P. Jensen Rt. $; Decntnr, DE <384. HAY, GRAIN. FEED ALFALFA Hny $30 to $40 ton. IS to .20 ton Pea Greene Leepedza Hay $30 f ~ 15 to 20 ton Lespedza Hay $20 ton. ton Oats and Rye Grass Hay $20 P.O.B. here. Archdale Farms, " Mtn,, N. C. Tel. 8405. HELP WANTED—MEN WANTED — Experienced woodworking draftsman. Morrison Furnitare * Fix- tare C#. t Statevllie, N. Carolina. HELP WANTED—WOMEN REGISTERED Nurses wanted for super- visors and for general floor duty; write or call Miss Edna Shcrrer, Supt., Abbe- ville County Memorial Hospital, Abbe- ville. South Carolina. LIVESTOCK y TWO CATTLE SALES WEEKLY TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS RAG8DALE-LAWHON COMMISSION CO. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS. ATLANTA r "■■■— MACHINERY A SUPPLIES FOR SALE CHEAP ** DRAGLINES ft Yd. Insley With Bucket. M % Yd. Bay City With Bucket. DAVE GORDON, P.O. BOX 50$$ 43rd St. A ACL R.B. PH. YUM Tampa 5, Florida. . ■ • MONO TREE SAW AND MOWER UNIT “World’s Best F'artp Combihation” 3-h.p. ' es < rM ' ■ - ifi! t s.-imOi sdwtvWfPfl'W CARDINAL SPELLMAN WITH THE PONTIFF . . . Francis Cardinal Spellman (left), archbishop of New York, is received in private audi ence by Pope Pins at Vatican City. The audience lasted 40 minutes, during which time the Cardinal expressed the good wishes of American Catholics on the Pontiff's 74th birthday, celebrated recently. li m ■ LEWIS GIVES O. K. . • . The president of the U.M.W. Is calling his secretary with Instructions to send telegrams to U.M.W. local leaders that “all miners will re sume work,” after signing of a new coal contract In Washington recently. Miners obeyed this time. 11 engine. Cuts trees down and into con venient lengths. Clears land, mows weeds, sprouts, fence-rows, lawns. Only $187.50 complete. Call or write MONO MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 1338 Spring St., N. W. Atlanta, Qa.. AT. 4521 MISCELLANEOUS ONE MILLION Feet of Pine Timber. One Year to cut and remove. $8,000 Cash. P.O. Bex 7, Mnrdoch, Florida. POSTOFFICE eqaipmeat, complete Cor bin Cabinet Lock Company fixtures, plete screen line of lock box parcel post, money order a windows and door, overhead grill, carrier cases, desks, cabinets, ] bens, distributing cases, good com Owner, O. D. EUard, Bex 4053, Birmin ham, Ala CHURCHES, INDIVIDUALS: Religknia goods, Mantle Pieces. Raised letter plaques; fast 35c sellers. From this ad only, 20 assorted $2.00. Walker Predaets, Mountain Heme, Tenn. ATTENTION Property Owners: Have land analyzed for uranium ore: collect $10,000 from A.E.C. For details write Gene Rutledge, 206 Cambridge Hall, Oak Ridge, Tenn. DIAMOND ring. Lady’s Solitaire, about hf. Karat, Solid Gold, 2 side diamonds. $110. Will send for Inspect. C. Breach. 8043 Wharton St., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Flint round liehtwoed fence posts 7 Ft. 4 In„ 5 In., t In., diameter, 25c each. F.O.B. loaded in box cars SAL RR. Alva, Florida, 3000 to car, or delivered by truck as far North as Ocala, Florida, for 35c, 900 to 1000 to truck load. P. O. Box 7, Mardock, Florida. POULTRY. CHICKS A EQUIP, SPECIAL sale, broiler meat chicks from Pullorum-tested flocks $2.35—100, AAA mm livery. Savannah, Ga. II ON A BICYCLE BUILT FOR GREAT GRANNY . . . Mod01 Jeanne Lorens, New York, tries out the pedals of an old Colombia bicycle of vintage 1870. The strange vehicle is a part of the huge collection which waa placed on display at New York's Madison Square Garden recently. Guides, in explaining that the bike was a mode of transportation of Grandma's day, did not mention how Granny managed her skirts. ISRAELI LEADER . . . Ada Mal- mon Fishman, member of the Is raeli parliament, rests at her hotel in New York discussing with the press important aspects of Is raeli's political scene and other developments in the near east. Ktap Posttd on Valuos - By Bonding the Ado SKIN TROUBLE? Get HEMKS0L and Get RESULTS To get quick results in akin Infec tions, get HBRMESOL. Whether fkfectlon la -caused by germs or fungus. 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