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THE NEWBERRY SUN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1961 ttn 121^ College Street NEWBERRY, S. C. Major. That would be easy, for nothing is so easy as to say nasty things. I salute Major Con- ant as a gallant gentleman and think he is suffering from eating too much crab-meat. 0. F. Abmfifld 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 oer year in advance. COMMENTS ON MEN AND THINGS BY SPECTATOR \ Spectator finds himself under strong attack by a Major in our Air Force, a former citizen of .Manning and a very attractive personality when I knew him in this country. He seems to dis sent so sharply from what Spec tator says about our policy in Korea that he writes with a de gree of bitterness which surpris es me. If Major Conant is fully satis fied with our Government’s plan I have no Quarrel with him; we have nothing but respect and admiration for our fighting men, .from General McArthur down to every private soldier. I speak the mind of our country in say ing that. What I have criticised sharply—and still criticise — is this: We started something in Korea without adequate prepara tion; and our policy so tied the hands of our men in Korea that the Chinese swarmed over . like a never-ending stream turned into a torrent. If this is not true Major Conant must call most of our newspapers and members of Congress a lot of traitors. Un less our Government failed to do its full part how do we ac count for the strategic retire ments that had to be covered by heavy naval bombardments? No one has blamed the fighting forces for any want of complete success. . Would Major Conant say that I am wrong? If so, let the Major explain the retire ment from the Northern bound ary of Korea to points far to the South. What is the reason given for our fighting in Korea? , That Ko rea is a victim of Communist ag gression and that this nation in tended to stop “Red” aggression. That being the program of Mr. Truman why didn’t we stop those Chinese even by bombing and bombarding their ports and con centrations?^ I hope the Major is following this carefully. I happen to bo talking “facts,” not indulging in emotional spasms. But since I have had . Majors serving under me I am making due allowance for the strain under which Maj or Conant must be operating. . It our country intended to curb Red aggression our stat'- Department should have had mbre reliable information so as to prevent the swarming Chinese from taking us by surprise. x Am I wrong in that. Major? If there was no surprise then the Presi dent and the Congress and the Defense Department have let us believe that. Because all of us believe in the gallantry of our men we readily accept the ex planation that the fault was not their’s. Am I not right so far, Major? Since our Nation intended to stop the “Reds" it should have been ready to stop the Red Chin ese. We believe that our men did all that flesh and blood, brains and devotion, could do. Am I right still? What, then, was the trouble? We didn’t send enough men. Why didn’t we send the-men? Did we send all the men and supplies, all the planes, to Korea, to support our men there? Doesn’t the Major know that we have a force in Europe and in England? Doesn’t the Major know that while our forces in Korea were fighting valiantly in the snow against overpowering foes we were building our forces in Europe because the Chief enemy to be feared Is Russia and our main strategy is to prevent Russia from over-running Europe? Doesn’t the Major know that? His knowledge of strategy and other military considerations may be far superior to mine, as he says, but I am giving the facts as known in Washington and throughout the United States. The Major may have more facts in Japan and Korea, but I am giving the facts as known here. Now since we have not been able to give full support to our fighting services in Korea be cause of the mance of Russia In Europe why did we not stop Russia or stop the Chinese? And I’ll ask the Major if he knows why we are so aroused today, many months after our retire ments in Korea? My solicitous interest is all for our fighting men in Korea, Major Conant included, of course. We on this side of , the Ocean, in cluding most of the Congressmen, think our course has not been a creditable course, politically, but we admire the men over there who have suffered and still suf fer in the name of America. I have not tried to measure bad words, ugly language, with the Mr. R. M. Hitt has retired from the Bamberg Herald. That deser ves more than passing notice. I have very speoial regard for Mr. and Mrs. Hitt, personally, as friends of the years; but The Bamberg Herald under the Hitts was a clean, readable, high-toned paper; it was always forthright. The new editor, JLewis F. Brab ham is at home—observe the name — Brabham,—which means Bamberg County. Mr. Brabham I knew in Walhalla; he will main tain the fine traditions and policy of The Bamberg Herald. I am very proud of my associa tion with the newspapermen and the radio brethren. That stalwart nrother of the pen, B. J. King, of Aiken, is in a hospital in Columbia. I drop ped by and passed the time of day with him and Mrs. King. Mr. King is such an up-to-date edi tor he probably has typewriters, dictaphones—and all manner of contrivances in his office, such as I find in the office of “A. B.” over in Dillon. cause we have had great foun dations, great people, and a na tion founded on the Bible. In the wondrous development of our America the prevailing tone has been one of recognition of- our dependence on Jehovah. So. like the Apostle, we may speak the faith and the truth that are in us, the things that lift men above the hopelessness of life in many other countries. These things have to be done with the ap propriate approach, for we can not use the same approach to all people. But the spirit will be the same. Not the spirit of fear, but of power; not an ag gressiveness that offends every body, but the spirit of full as surance, with sympathy, patience, tolerance, compassion. We must learn how to live in peace and quiet, in mutual forbearance and trust. PROSPERITY Speak boldly, declare your at titude so energetically, so con vincingly, that all opposition, or most of It, will back down. We Americans should tell the world vigorously what we believe and where we stand. We should be at least as aggressive as the Russians are. Instead of wondir ing what they will do we might try to let them wonder what we will do. I am not suggesting this as a military procedure, for not even Russia has come out openly for war. Russia has con ducted a vast propaganda for Communism which has deceived even many people in this most favored of all Nations. Inciden tally, America enjoys her wealth because she has earned it. There are other great countries of vast wealth in the ground. Some have greater riches than we have, but America has always enjoyed such freedom of opportunity that the human spirit, human genius, and human will to do have blos somed and had free course. That most extraordinary man, the Apostle Paul, suggested a bold course to Timothy, that the great message should be pro claimed to all, not arrogantly, but in the confidence of its sup ernal character of saving grace. Do you remember that Paul said to Timothy that he should “stir up the gift of God” that was In him? That was quite a fine expression—to stir up the gift, to use it victoriously. It Is easy to read that today, but when Paul wrote that he and Timothy were surrounded by unbelievers, pagans, backbiters, snipers, and all the organized forces of the established and hostile, religion. But Paul was a great fighter. With God, he was always strong er than human opposition, he was sure. And that simple, tri umphant faith sustained his migh ty spirit, however frail his body might be. But he added, in his letter to Timothy: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” , We have a great country be- Someone has said flippantly that there is nothing wrong with the world but the people. The other side of that may not be equally true, for the world is beautiful and potentially produc tive in a thousand forms, with very little help from us. But our world is gladdened and en riched by some good people we know. When you think the whole world is going to the dogs you may meet such a fine gen tleman on the street, as I .me£ my friend, Mr. J. R. Westmore land, and feel better '} all day. And I had that experience with General Holmes B. Springs. When he was head of the Selective Service i n this State, I had oc casion to call him over the tele phone twice. Once a business man from the Piedmont called me and said “I’ve lost so many of my men I must train women as Store- managers of close' a dozen stores. I want deferment for one man for about three months. If you know Gen. Springs ask him to receive me for five' minutes; I’m coming now.” I call ed the General and explained. His reply was: “Please stop that man and save him the long trip. I will consider his case gladly at once.” And when a young man tried to volunteer and his Board said he must wait to be Mrs. G. W. Harman was host ess to the Prosperity Garden Club Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. D. Luther, program chairman began the meeting with a garden club prayer, and motto, which the club later voted to adopt as its motto and to use the prayer at every meeting. Mrs. Luther discussed new flowers tor 1961. Mrs. P. C. Singley conducted a number of games of bingo. The hostess served strawberry short cake and spiced tea. Mrs. J. C. Taylor of Charleston and Mrs. P. W. Smith joined the mem bers for refreshments. The members of the Junior class of the Prosperity School en joyed a party Wednesday evening in the Canteen. Miss Anne Hen drix, chairman of the recreation committee, directed the games. The serving of hot dogs and cokes brought to a close a most enjoyable class party. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lee Half acre, Mrs. W. H. Leaphart and Mrs. Pat E. Wise chaperoned the groupe. The Feburary meeting of the Dogwood Garden club was held Monday afternoon with Mrs. Von A. Long as. hostess. An article on pruning was read by Mrs. B. C. Bedenbaugh. Mrs. Ralph ; Black read a number of one-line quotations and a poem. “The Spoiler.” Mrs! James Counts conducted a contest, “Choosing The Queen of Hearts.” Mrs. Walter Hamm was chosen queen and tecelved a box of candy. drafted, I called the General, explaining that this man was hanging over a fire. He couldn’t take a job and he was passed over every time. He wanted to volunteer and settle it. General Springs gave the order at once. That was his way, plain, simple, direct, understanding, a courtly and efficient official who put his heart as weft as his mind in the public service. ' Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions CARTER’S Day Phone 719 — Night 6212 Atomic Bomb! Termites in your home will do as much damage as an atomic bomb. Just give them a little time. * ■' •- Clip this coupon and paste it on a penny postal card. •' 5 f il COLUMBIA EXTERMINATING CO. 825 HARDEN 8T. f COLUMBIA* 8. C. Please send your Representative te tee us without any ohargo. NAME Street Address City The club voted to contribute to the March ..of Dimes. A delictable chicken salad plate with coffee and fudge cake was served. The Valentine motif was used in the refreshments. The Intermediate Leaguers of Grace Church entertained with a party Friday evening in the can teen. The Valentine motif was used in the decorations, games, and refreshments. Each member invited a guest. Mrs. Gurdon W. Counts, Leaguh advisor, and Mr. Counts chaper oned. Sandwiches and cold drinks were served. A marriage of cordial interest was that of Mrs. Juanita E. Dav enport Evans and Mr. John Hill iard Mize which was solemnized Saturday afternoon, February 10, at 6 o’clock at the home of Dr. J. B. Harman, the officiating min ister. The double ring ceremony was witnessed by the bride’s mother, Mrs. Roy Davenport, and Miss Frances Allen. Mrs. Mize is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davenport of 1311 First Street, Newberry and received her education in the Newberry schools. She is an em ployee of the Oakland Plant of the Kendall Mills. For her marriage Mrs. Mize chose a navy blue suit with blue accessories. She wore a corsage of red carnations. The groom is the son of Mr. J. P. Mize of Newberry and the late Mrs. Pearl Mize. He attend ed the Newberry schools and Is also employed at the Oakland Mill After a short wedding trip, the couple will live at 2701 air Ave. Newberry. Anna Wicker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed/ Wicker, was baptized Sunday afternoon by Dr. J. B. Harman. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wicker, Mr. and Mrs. Otway Shealy, grandparents, and other relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shealy are receiving congratulations on # the birth of a daughter, on February 8, in the Newberry Memorial Hos pital,- The Shealys have another daughter, Kay. Mrs. J. S. Wheeler was hostess to the Literary Soros is Friday afternoon. Fifteen members and five guests, Mrs. Pat E. Wise, Mrs. W. C. Trammell, Mrs. O. 8. Cochran, Mrs. Jake Wheeler and Miss Ellen Wheeler were present Mrs. C. T. Wyche presided over the meeting. Mrs. H. E. Counts, Sr. gave an interesting account of the life of Princes# Elisabeth of England. The hostess served a salad plate, spiced tea, and individual cakes. The Valentine motif was used in the refreshments. Mrs. Qurdon W. Counts and her two sons, Ourdon Wright and Dicky, visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reagin in Greenwood Saturday. Mr. and .Mrs- - Howard Counts and their three children of Charlotte, N. C. and Mrs. Ernest O. Counts were Sunday guests of Mrs. E. O. Counts and Miss Ethel Counts. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Harman spent Sunday In Newberry with their daughter, Mrs. B. F. Hawk ins and ^ Mr. Hawkins. They at tended the Morning Service at Mayer Memorial Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Stone and their son Don of Saluda were guests Sunday in the home of Mrs. Stone’s parents. Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Wheeler. LtA(J. O.) Joel E. Ross, Mrs. Ross and their two children en- route Wrom Memphis Tenn. to Jacksonville, Fla. stopped for a few, dil 9 ’ visit with Lt. Ross’s metier, ydrs. J. E. Ross. Miss Annylee Counts and Di Foster ol Newberry College spent Sunday wbi Miss Count’s parents, Mr. and lib’s. J- D. Counts. Miss RiLi Amlck, Mrs. O. W.| Amick accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Sam \Beam of Newberry spent Wednteday in Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Williams and Mrs. Hi P. Wicker visited H. P. Wicker the Carolina Rest Home near Colimbia, last Friday. Notice to The At th« request of the lot owners, all of the strictions have bean removed from the burial In Springdale u'j£ '*«** -m j You may now plant any shrubbary that you wish and erect any size monuments that you may want. - There are some desirable lots unsold in SPRING- DALE and agreeable terms can be arranged. SPRINGDALE CEMETERY IRPOR ATION & 0em// Smith, Pres. Newberry, S. 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DAVIS & SON or Visit 1532 Main St. mmmemmeaemamemmemmlamemamemwwmommemmmomeeimm^ Siaia </ltrucu${wia£. Commit CJbmAtm Co&h^a CxjUnAtxrn, NEWBERRY MILLS is cooperating 100 per cent with the 15 point 1951 Agricultural Programior South Carolina FARMING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE No. 6 Cotton . * We need more cotton.in 1951 . . . plant improved treated seed of known germination and proven varieties .... use recommended poisons and practices to contact cotton insects and diseases . . im prove preparation and ginning; use grade and staple service in marketing. Newberry Mills f. ,