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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. H m . Cborehill Supports Attlee »pHERE it a certain vein of similar- ^ ity running through the lives of the^two men who conferred regard ing the course to be followed by the British and American governments toward future war or peace. Prime M&ister Attlee and Presi dent Truman both are left-of-cen- ter liberals, both have spent much of their lives in government, both have tried to work for the less- privileged sector of the British and American people. Neither is considered a strong man in his own country, neither is a man of much imagination, neith er has the force, the flair, the genius of two others who conferred a great deal during the past decade —Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. However, Clement Attlee, in his quiet way and backed by a pow erful labor party, has put across a schedule of socialist legislation which staid old Britons never dreamed could happen. And while these reforms were passed in the face of vigorous con servative opposition, nevertheless, Attlee today has one important ad vantage over President Truman. He has the support of his opponent, Winston Churchill, when it comer to foreign policy. Churchill Advised Trip Furthermore, he has the support of most of the Conservative party. On the other hand, Truman of late has had the bitter, sometimes vitriolic opposition of a majority of Republican senators in regard to almost every foreign-policy move he has made. Attlee not only was careful to get Churchill’s support be fore he left London, but Church- 111 even advised him on how to force Truman’s hand regarding the trip. What happened was that imme diately after the Prime Minister heard of Truman’s atom-bomb statement, he called on Churchill. Though political opponents, the two served in the same coalition war cabinet together and are personal friends. At one time Attlee was Churchill’s deputy prime minister, and handled British domestic af fairs while Churchill was busy with the war. With this background of friend ship, it is not hard to understand why Attlee should have consulted Churchill or that Churchill advised him that he should take the trip to Washington. Furthermore, Church ill suggested thaVlnasmuch as Tru man might p* opposed to the trip, Attlee sbjrttfd make a premature annot4pdement of his plan—thus mak- impossible for Truman to le. This was why news of Attlee’s plans prematurely leaked from London. Churchill also promised Attlee that no effort would be made to overthrow the Labor government while he was away. Attlte’s Tory Background Though Truman and Attlee have much in common politically, Attlee came from more conservative sur roundings. His father was a Tory lawyer and president of the Brit ish equivalent to the American Bar Association. After studying at Eng land’s ritziest schools and being admitted to the bar, however, young Attlee suddenly became a social worker. At the age of 24 he went to work and lived in Lime- house, one of London’s workmen’s districts, and he has made his life with labor ever since. Unlike Mr. Truman, who frequent ly lapses into Missouri mule-driv er’s language, Attlee’s diction is cultured, sometimes poetic. In fact, he has written some widely quoted poems, one of them regarding his own workingmen’s district, which reads: *T hear the feet of many men who go their way . . . Through streets that have no pity, and streets where men decay.” Repairs Own Pipes lepairs ( Attlee is married to Violet Helen Millar, and for many years they lived with their four children in a modest house in a London suburb where Attlee did a little gardening and repaired his own pipes in his own carpenter’s shop. Unlike Truman, Attlee is a halt ing, none-to-forceful speaker. When he speaks impromptu, he hesitates and repeats. The President, on the other hand, is at his best when speaking off the cuff. In confer ences, Attlee tries to win his point by charm and persuasion. The President sometimes gets impa tient and petulant When Foreign Minister Mol otov visited Truman a few days after Roosevelt’s death while en route to the San Francisco conference, the new President spent 45 minutes bawling him out. There have been many oc casions when Molotov deserved such a scolding. In Europe, Attlee and his gov ernment are considered among the vigorous at all opponents to I, and it is sometimes in case the Russians the Attlee cabinet to suffi!^^ ■WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS- Truman, Attlee Outline Program Of ‘Peace Without Appeasement’; Korean Picture Remains Serious (EDITOR’S NOTE: When •pinions nr* expressed In these columns, thsy nre those •! Western Newspaper Cnlon’a news analysts and noi necessarily at this nswspapsr.) The four men above have concluded a conference that may become known as the last stand of democracy. For five days. President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee (seated) conferred on the present world crisis. President Truman was advised by Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary of Defense Marshall (standing). Peace without appeasement was the theme of the con ference. ATTLEE-TRUMAN: A Joint Statement President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee concluded their his toric five-day conference on the theme of “peace without appease ment”. It was impossible, however, to evaluate the results of the meet ing in the light of swiftly moving events. It suffices to say the two nations gained a clearer view of mutual problems and possible fu ture action. A 10-point statement was issued at the conclusion of the conference: 1. Economic and military aid to the non-Communist nations in south east Asia will go forward despite the Communist onslaught against Korea. 2. The United States and Britain “will act together with resolution and unity to meet the challenge to peace which recent weeks have made clear to all.” 3. “We are in complete agree ment that there can be no thought of appeasement or of rewarding ag gression, whether in the far east or elsewhere.’’ 4. Although both Nationalist China and the Chinese Communist regime are reluctant to let the U.N, con sider Formosa’s future, “considera tion of this question by the U.N. will contribute to peace and se curity.’’ 5. The U.S. opposes and continues to oppose admission of Red China to the U.N. while Britain “considers its (the Red Chinese) representa tives should occupy China’s seat.’’ But they are determined this split will not hurt their “unified effort.” 6. “Every effort” must be made to end the Korean fighting by peace ful means but only “on the basis of a free and independent Korea. 7. If the Chinese Communists re ject peaceful negotiation, the U.N must “decide” what to do, with British and American support. 8. The U.S. and Britain are in “complete agreement” on the need for immediate action by the 12 North Atlantic pact nations to in tensify their defense preparations. 9. The two nations must expand arms production as quickly as pos sible and continue to work out ar rangements for sharing the defense burden. 10. A supreme commander for the combined North Atlantic armies should be appointed soon. RENT CONTROL: Extended 90 Days Much to the surprise of many observers, the house and senate ap proved a 90-day extension of the fed eral rent-control law. The senate’s action on the bill must still be ratified by the house, but that approval was expected with out trouble. The new legislation replaced the federal rent control law that ex pired at the end of December ex cept in communities that decided to continue them through June 30. The three-month extension pro vision is exactly what Truman re quested. He told congress a 90-day continuance would give the law makers time next year to consider the whole rent problem in relation to other inflation controls. FARM BUREAU Appointment Joseph H. Short, Jr., veteran Washington correspondent, was named presidential press secre tary following the recent death of Charles O. Ross. Short Is be ing congratulated by Stephen T. Early who acted as press sec retary until Truman filled the 1 post. KOREA: What's the Next Move? The military picture in Korea was still serious. The U. S. eighth army withdrew successfully from North Korea and established defense posi tions below the 38th paraUel and north of Seoul. The first marine di vision, British units and small groups of U.S. army troops reached Hamhung after a 50-mile retreat in sub-zero cold. The first marines thus escaped the Communist trap sprung by 'six divisions, but not without heavy casualties. Although no official totals were announced, military ob servers estimated the marines suf fered as many as 6,000 killed and wounded. What is the next move, observers were asking themselves? Several things were possible, including a de fense line at the 38th parallel and an all-out battle, a small beachhead around Inchon and Seoul which could be held with the ? id of navy support, and evacuation of all U.N. troops from the peninsula. General Mac Arthur was of the opinion that U.N. troops could hold off heavy Chinese attacks for the time being, but warned in effect they could not do it for long. The general seemed to be saying the same thing that had come re peatedly from the fighting front— that the Chinese must bc> halted politically or the Allies strengthened in Korea before U.N. troops can hold out for any length of time. Rumors had circulated in the United Nations that the Chinese would stop their offensive at the 38th parallel. No official statement was made by the Reds, however, and most observers did not expect them to do so. One ugly fact could not be denied by the free nations of the world: Communist China, if it wants to spill enough blood, can probably throw the U.N. armies out of Korea and into the sea. It is a humiliating pros pect. Farm Bureau Speakers Rap Controls Speakers at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Dallas, Tex., said the American farmer doesn’t want either price controls or rationing. Federation President Allan B. Kline said, “Price control does not control inflation. It is the hand maiden of inflation. It covers up.” He suggested higher taxes as an in flation control. E. Howard Hill, Iowa Farm Bu reau president, said polls in his state show the people don’t want rationing. He also said “price ceil ings do not control inflation in the least.’’ H. H. Alp, director of the federa tion’s poultry division, said an ad visory committee “recommends that there be no price ceilings and no rationing.” U.S.A., 1951: What's in Store? With 1951 but a few days away a number of observers paused long enough to ask the question of what is life in the United States going to be like during the coming year, as suming we have still managed to avert a third world war? The assumption that the U. S. will not be Involved in war during 1951 is taking the optimistic view of world events. But if that should be the case, the future shapes up something like this: Cost of living will be higher, per haps by as much as six per cent, even with price and wage controls. Food will be ample, including luxuries, at higher prices. When in comes are high, people not only eat more, but eat better. High grade wool for clothing will be scarce and nylon goods will be In tight supply. House furnishings quality will deteriorate, and some items will not be available. Automobile production will be far below 1950’s eight million or more. There should be enough gasoline to go around, but the quality is like ly to be somewhat lower. There will be more jobs than Job hunters and most workers will be working longer hours. Taxes will be a good deal higher for Individuals and corporations. An excess-profits tax is almost certain. Consumer credit controls will be tougher, meaning larger down pay ments even than now and shorter payment periods. All of which means, according to the experts, a lower standard of liv ing for the average American and an austerity program for the coun< try generally. HARRY GOLD: End of Sordid Story The end of the sordid story of Harry Gold, 40, confessed member of a Russian espionage ring, was written in a U. S. court. He was sentenced to 30 years In prison. After the trial. Gold said in a statement that he had made a “ter rible mistake” and added that he had received the “most scrupulous ly fair trial and treatment.” “Most certainly,” he said, “that could never have happened in the Soviet Union or any of the countries dominated by it” Gold admitted during his trial of turning over to Soviet agents vital defense secrets and data on atomic research obtained by British scien tists Dr. Klaus Fuchs. The convicted man said he was concerned over the fact that “those who mean so much to me have been the worst besmirched by my deeds —my country, my family and friends, my former classmates at Xavier University (Cincinnati) and the Jesuits there, and the people at the heart station of Philadelphia General Hospital. BUSINESS: Record Investment The commerce department in a recent report said American busi ness plans to invest $4,800,000,000 In new factories, machinery and other equipment during the first quarter of 1951, setting a record for that, season. “On the basis of preliminary re turns, if plans for the year as a whole ere realized, 1951 capital out lays will be higher than in any pre vious year,” the department said. The present full-year record, $19,230,000,000, was established in booming 1948. In 1949, a recession year, expansion outlays fell to $18,- 100,000,000. 1950 is expected to be about the same as last year. The report also showed a sharp pickup in business spending for new plants and equipment since the out break of the Korean war last June. If plans uncovered in the depart ment survey are carried out, ex pansion outlays in the first quarter of 1951 will be 30 per cent above the first quarter of 1950. All major in dustries will be contributing to the increase. Stabilizer Michael DiSalle, mayor of Toledo, O., was named by Presi dent Truman to serve as director of price stabilization. The post assumed increasing importance with continued rumors that price-wage controls would be clamped on In the near future. ACCIDENTS: 442,970 Killed Automobiles slaughtered more Americans in the past 14 years than have been killed or fatally wounded in all the wars in U. S. history in cluding latest available casualty fig ures from Korea, reported the Northwestern National Life Insur ance company. In the same period automobiles Injured 13 times as many Americans as wounded in all United States wars. SUPPLIES DROPPED TO TRAPPED DIVISION . . . Ammunition and supplies float down to the harassed members of the trapped first marine division which along with units of the 7th infantry division was tiring to fight Its way oat of entrapment on the Korean northeast front. This photo of the fighting terrain was made in 23-below-zero weather. INTELLIGENCE CHIEF AT WHITE HOUSE . . . General W. Bedell Smith (left)* chief of the central intelligence agency, and his aide, John S. Ehrman, arrive at the White House for a mobilisation conference with President Truman, the cabinet and the congressional leaders. Mr. Truman called the meeting to decide whether to order all-oat mobilisation for the United States to repulse Red China’s aggression and stave off another world war. ' v -.v-mom V £'\ ' - MRS. SANTA CLAUS? . . . Ruth Had loch’s costume suggests Christ mas, but she’s enjoying Jane weather in Arizona’s valley of the son around Phoenix. She’s glad she’s not back home in Oak Park* HI. Quality .Pasture Cuts Swine Feeding Costs Feed Costs Reportedly Can Be Cut 30 Per Cent Hog feeding costs can be cut down as much as 30 per cent with high quality legume pasture, re ports the middle west soil improve ment committee. In citing a recent statement by University of Wiscon sin animal husbandry specialists. These specialists point out that an acre of good pasture will save 1,50$ pounds of grain and 500 to 700 pounds 'of protein in fattening hoga for market They say that, if you don't want to push your pigs they can eat enough pasture to save 3$ per cent In feeding costs. And even PRINCE PAT-A-CAKE . . . Crown Prince Carl Gustav of Sweden has no cares of state. He Just sits in the nursery and claps bis hands for the camera. The boy is the son of Princess Sibylla and the late Prince Gustav Adolph, who died in a plane crash. high quality, lew cost It gives them seeded vitamins and minerals* particularly cal cium. if they are fed all the grata they will eat, pasture will save at least 15 per cent in feed. Among high protein pastures era alfalfa, red clover, ^adlno clover and rye for late fan and early spring. How big s pasture yield you get depends on how well the legumes are fertilized. Agronomists recom mend adding phosphate and potash to new legume seeding!. They rec ommend top-dressing older estab lished fields in summer or fall with phosphate and potash to help keep the growth thick and vigorous. Top- dressed fertilizer helps the le| come through the winter in bet condition. Moreover, the plant is there In the soil ready to be by the roots when spring starts. Aberdeen-Angus Increase Li Breeder's Popularity An lucre.,* In the Aberdeen-Angus cattle breeders throughout the States was noted during Jhe year. i Cattlemen reported that rej tions of purebred Angus moved ward 26 per cent this year as cc pared with 1949 and transfers vanced 32 per cent A total of 110,442 Angus were tered in the registry records the fiscal year. This compares 87,512 Angus recorded last year only 38,737 a decade, ago. At public auction sales and by _ vate treaty, 98.591 Angus went 1 new owners while 74,828 hqnds in 1949. A strong demi breeding stock marked the 32 cent upturn in ownership tri of Angus cattle. During the past year, 2,431 breeders were recorded by the An gus breeders' association. Durable Feeder PLANS NUPTIALS . . . Mary Hope Bromfleld* daughter of novelist Louis Bromfleld, was engaged to marry Bober* Stevens* Plainfield, N. J.* and New York City, at Brom- fleld’s Malabar farm* near Mans field, Ohio. mm HYPNOSIS HELPS GIRL WALK . . . Eunice Kinzer, 17, Glenshaw, Pa.* walks • under the guidance of Psychologist Arthur Ellen daring a repeat hypnosis demonstration in New York. He repeated the perform ance “because there were a lot of people who doubted 1*7* Unable to walk unaided since a series of brain operations 1$ years ago, Eunice walked easily after Dr. Ellen aroused her. Now Eunice plans to dance at her high school senior prom. KISS MELTS RUMORS . ... Rn- mors that the Duke and Dnchese of Windsor were parting melted rapidly in the warmth of the Wind sor embrace at their recent re union. She came to New York in mid-November, bat the duke was detained In France on business. i. ;f r l -J Recommended for its and durability the above be constructed economic! terials required: one piece of 1 lumber 7% feet long, s 1 by foot length, another that is long, and a 1 by 2 that is inch longer than 4 feet; s each of eight-penny and nails; one piece of mi tempered hardboard 4-fe 114 feet wide. Any farmer handy with tools can easily ble the feeder. Use Safe Rat Poison — Fortified red squill, either powder or form, is the safest rat poison, other rat poisions are dangerous to other animals and U ) humans, he warns. ■aw TEST TRIP . . . This photo of a mother duck and several of her duck lings watching an adventurous member of the clan take his first swim won first prise and $500 for Lieutenant Ben W. Bradley of the San Antonie, Texas, general depot. The prise and cash award were awarded in the 1950 annual newspaper snapshot awards competition. In all, the Judges of the contest awarded a total of 167 cash prises totaling $10,000 In cash. YUM, YUM! . . . Doris Moncrief, 19, has been chosen tangerine queen of 1950 by a panel of Judges representing five countries. She is • sophomore at the University o r ef 25 Government Removes From Price Support List Many* agricultural w o r k e r i throughout the midwest are ly awaiting the outcome of moval of eggs from the list of ernment price supported tural commodities, scheduled January 1. Many poultrymen believe probable that egg prices will ' ate considerably when removed, but will steady time. . l - ‘ '