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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. fvj- • / Chiang Evidence L OCKED IN the files of the house foreign affairs committee is some dynamite-laden evidence by a former adviser to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, which would be of great interest in the MacArthur- Truman debate. Secret testimony was given on April 6, 1949, before the foreign affairs committee by Maj. Gen. David G. Barr, former military ad viser to Chiang. At that time ferr testified. among other things, that Chiang's staff officers were incom petent, lazy, derelict and in some cases downright dishonest. He de scribed the surrender of some Man churian cities to the Communists by Chiang’s generals as so suspicious as to raise possible doubts of a sell-out to the enemy. In some cases, Chiang’s staff officers were not even present when the troops under them surrendered. General Barr also told how great quantities of American Equipment ‘which we supplied the Nationalist forces fell into Communist hands, and in turn made the Red conquest of China much easier and quicker. In one case a big allied sup ply base at Chinchow was left virtually and mysteriously un defended. Considering the amount of American equipment stored there, the actions of the Nationalist Chinese had all the earmarks of a sellout to the Communists who shortly there after captured it. It was not long before all Manchuria fell. General Barr testified that he be lieved Chiang himself was honest, but that his troops, lacking leader ship, long ago had lost the will to fight. For a while the war against the Communists on the Chinese mainland simply depended upon how rapidly Mao Tse-Tung’s men wanted to traveL Taft and MacArthur Friends of Senator Taft report that the senator’s visit with Gen eral MacArthur at the Waldorf Tower, New York, netted only two things—Taft’s firm conviction that MacArthur meant what he said about keeping out of politics, and second, that the general could out talk the rather loquacious senator from Ohio. Taft went to see MacArthur to find out discreetly whether the gen eral had any political intentions; and second, if not, to lay some dip lomatic groundwork so that the general might later get on the Taft bandwagon. MacArthur was cordial, but politically negative. He gave Taft a shortened version of his congressional speech, quoting it in such verbatim detail that it almost seemed as <f he had memorized it. Taft*s friends say that he did not tell the general that he, the sen ator, was a candidate for the pres idency though he did hint that the Republicans were most grateful to MacArthur for what he had done and that they would certainly want him to be a leading defense plan ner if they won in 1952. Before the Senate Testifying before the house and senate armed services and foreign relations committees, Gen. Mac Arthur pressed for a new far east policy and air attacks on China. Hts testimony was called a two- fisted attack on the administration by many Republicans. History Repeats Herbert Hoover, who has been the chief confidante of General Mac Arthur during the present big de bate* paradoxically was on the other end of a somewhat similar situation when he was President of the United States. Hoover made thp mistake of or dering the court-martial of Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, a popular marine corps figure, after Butler had started a lecture that Benito Mussolini, then dictator of Italy, had run over a child with his car but failed to stop. General Butler’s court-martial was ordered after Italian Ambassador Di Martino had protested officially. But immediately there arose a tremendous outcry from the Amer ican press and public, and for weeks Hoover was the butt of pos sibly more scathing criticism than Harry Truman. The situation was somewhat comparable to the present Mac Arthur debate in that the admirals did not like General Butler any more than some of the leaders in the Pentagon love General Mac< Arthur. It was also significant that Hoover** popularity at that time had sunk to an extremely : low ebb, comparable to that of Truman's today. In the end. Hoover did what Har ry Truman has not done. He abject ly surrendered and called off Gen oral Butler’s court-martial. Droaghtproof Crops Most Important experiments In | modern agriculture In years are being conducted at the govern ment’s research laboratory at Beltsville, Md. BettsviUe scientists, though cau tious in their comment, indicate that they are on the scent of a sensational discovery that may farm crops droughtproof. the scientists are de spray that of holding periods. THE OTHER VIEW—And after MacArthur presented his views of how to conduct the war in Korea, the one military man who in the eyes of the home-towner equals MacArthur in ability and popularity. Secre tary of Defense Marshall, told the congressional committees that Mac- Arthur’s peace appeal to the enemy last March destroyed for the time being any chances of a Korean war settlement. Marshall made it clear that in his opinion MacArthur’s war plans would risk an all-out war with Russia, expose Europe to attack, and per haps split the free world into two camps. Step by step the 70-year-old Marshall disputed many of MacArthur's statements and warned against the general’s proposal to step up the Korean war by bombing Red China and forcing a Communist surrender. It was MacArthur’s outspoken call for this action—and the use of Chinese Nationalist troops—that led to his dismissal. That is the other side of the picture. But the question remains—which plan for achieving peace will the nation follow. It is a question that must be settled in the mind of each individual American, not just in congress. LAND PRICES HIT NEW HIGH—Main Street economy is built around the land and what it can produce. And any fluctuation in land prices and its products is a good indication of the economic future of the home town. ’ Good farm property is in demand because people think prices are going higher. Land is a good hedge against rising prices. With the gov ernment indicating there will be a good market for every thing produced, good farming land is a good investment. The agriculture department measures rural land values by a nation al index. This index uses the years 1912-14 as the base period. With 1912- 14 prices as 100, the index in March stood at the record high of 193. This was 14 per cent above a year earlier, and 9 per cent higher than the pre vious peak registered in November of 1948. MIDWEST FEEDERS HURT—As expected, the OPS regulations roil ing back beef prices raised a howl of protest from cattlemen across the nation. But of all the industry, the midwest feeder was hardest hit by the new regulations. According to authorities in the meat industry, 85 per cent, or seven million steers slaughtered under federal inspection last year, came to market over the feed lot route. But the feeder is now expected to cut down on operations for a time because he pannot buy cattle at a price that will pay him to fatten them. Fred Tomlin of Pleasant Plains, 111., said in his case: “There Is no reason for me to go out and pay 34 or 35 cents a pound for cattle with the prospect of selling them at 31 or 32 when fattened.” SCANNING THE WEEK'S NEWS of Mam Street and, the World Mac Urges Action Against China; Farm Land Prices at Record Peak MAN WITH A MISSION—At last, much to the relief of the aver age home-towner, the emotional thinking that manifested itself with the return of Gen. Douglas MacArthur to the United States, gave way to con siderable sober reasoning as the general testified before congress con cerning the cause and results of his removal as commander in the Pacific. stripped of the superficial, the general’s testimony revealed him a man with a burning mission—to bring the Korean conflict to a swift and successful conclusion. His objective was no different from that of the administration, except by the method it could be reached. Unfortunately, at one point the general allowed himself to be ma neuvered by the politicians into an all-out attack on the adminis tration. He did not question, how ever. President Truman’s author ity to remove him, and he ad mitted he had expressed the dpin- ion that the Chinese would not in tervene in the conflict. But he called again for air at tacks on China proper, a naval blockade and use of Chinese Na tionalist troops. At this point he said he did not believe this would draw Russia into the fight. He added that Russia was in no shape for an all-out war in Asia. MacArthur’s expressed opinion that there is no end in sight for the Korean conflict and that some policy should be worked out to end the war, appealed to the man on Main Street. The question now facing the nation is whether to follow the general’s policy and risk all-out war in Asia, or con tinue with the more cautious one advocated by the administration. FASHION FLASH . . . Today’s lace-conscious lady wears “Grand mother’s lace shawl” for every occasion. Here is the three-quar ter lace coat worn over contrast ing black ballet pajamas for lounging in the home. Looks very comfortable. INTERROGATE NORTH KOREAN . . . Members of U.N. forces inter rogate a native of North Korea, who is eager to tell all he knows about the crafty enemy, who may have retreated many miles away or may be just over the ridge of the next hill ahead. It is better to know from this means than from a burst of machine gun fire or the explosive pat tern of a mortar barrage. READY TO YODEL . . . During inspection of Italian forces, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was pre sented with an Alpine hat by an Alpine unit. An officer of the force is trying one on Ike for size. He wore a yodeling lid like a veteran of the Alps. STREAMLINER HITS TANK ... An Erie passenger train from Chi cago to New York plowed into an Ohio national guard Sherman tank recently, killing three of the tank’s crew of five and injuring at least eight persons. Five crewmen and two passengers of the train were injured as was one member of the tank crew. The tank was returning from war maneuvers when it was struck by the fast streamliner near Barberton, Ohio. OFFICIAL BUSINESS . . . D* fense Secy. George Marshall kisses Miss Guri Lie after crowning her Queen Shenandoah XXIV at apple blossom festival in Winchester, Va. She is the daughter of Trygvie Lie, secretary general of the* United Nations. Wm ■■ ■<, INCHON Communists Regroup to Attack Beaten back in a slaughter that claimed as many as 75,000 casualties, Communists in Korea regrouped for another thrust to the south. UN com manders believed the fighting would stay in the area indicated in the above map. THE BATTLE ISNT OVER—The Communist spring offensive end ed in the slaughter of approximately 75,000 Chinese and North Korean troops without any notable gains. But the battle isn’t over. The Reds re- treated-into North Korea to regroup for the next phase which could mean another all-out attack at any point along the line. It may well be that the second phase will begin at any moment. But UN commanders believe it, too. will end in slaughter unparalled in his tory. It was clear that UN troops* remain in Korea because of superior air power, artillery and mobility. How long this superioity will remain on the UN side if the Chinese use their air forces in support of their troops, is questionable. » * • HOME TOWN BORROWING—The home towner who thought his town might get that much needed road, school, water system, drainage or sewage-construction project in the near future may be in for a bis disappointment. - Charles E. Wilson, mobilization director, has asked states, cities, and counties to get clearances before borrowing in excess of $1,000,000. He made his requests on the need to halt inflationary spending and to save defense-needed materials and man power. The mobilization chief also asked that soldiers’ bonus payments, war memorials, recreational and other postponable projects be put off for the duration of the defense emergency—at least where funds must be borrowed to pay for them. THE JUNE GRADUATE Employers Disregard Military Status * £ QUEEN AND PRINCESS . . . Queen $irikit, young and beauti ful queen of Thailand’s King Phumiphon, holds her Infant daughter. Princess Nabol, for the infant’s first photograph. Little Nabol was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. WHOLESALE PRODUCTION . . . Here’s a view of the assembly line at Lockheed plant at Burbank, Calif, as workers strive to fill govern ment’s need for T-33 and T-2 trainer planes. These planes are in the 600-mph class, used by pilots to graduate from prop to Jet propulsion. The trainer is a two-seat version of the F-80, world’s first mass-pro duced Jet. They are also used for navigation instruction, instrument and night flying training. • : . Even if this year’s college gradu ate rates 1-A in the draft, the big corporations are hiring him, even for a few months’ work, if he is de sirable employee material, and will have his job waiting for him when he returns from military service again. This is the prevailing trend reported by college placement of ficials in the annual employment survey made by Northwestern Na tional Life insurance company. Smaller employers hiring only a few men, for specific vacancies, try to get draft-exempt personnel, the survey finds. Hie big firms, however, feel the present cold war situation may last for many years and for that reason are hiring graduates regardless of possible military service within a short time. RARE RECOVERY ... Recover ing from operation to have his heart moved from right to left side, James Foley, Jr., Chevy Chase, Md., reads some get-well cards. He Is one of two persons having wire mesh diaphragm. BAD NEWS BELOW . . . Over his left shoulder as he flies looking for targets over Korea, this navy ’’Skyraider” pilot from the deck of the fast carrier, U.S.S. Boxer, takes an accurate sight on two vital bridges (arrows) spanning the Chaugjin river, north of Hungnam. He Is making ready to unload his load of "bridge busters” upon the two important links in the Reds’ supply line, as part of the navy’s campaign against these arteries of the foe. * •• • ■ - -V SHOPPER'S CORNER By DOROTHY BARCLAY mI FAMOUS TWINS P ORK AND APPLE SAUCE— corned beef and cabbage—spare- ribs and sauerkraut—the famous New England B’s, beans and brown bread—did you ever wonder why these twins go always hand in hand? Is it just because they al ways have tasted good together and still do? Is it be cause they balance file protein, mineral and carbohydrates, and give you the basic seven in one good square meal? There could be another reason, another balance—that of the budg et! Suppose that ham is plentiful— and it is a constant good buy—and sweet potatoes scarce and conse quently high in price. You can add the touch of luxury to the budget- saver, and have a tasty traditional meal! Suppose there’s a canned-goods sale at your local grocer’s, and you get stocked up on carned-beef. Cab bage is still high, because of the big freeze, so there’s your balanc ing luxury. And when cabbage goes down, in price, as it is beginning to do as more heads are rescued, look what you can save having a corned- beef and cabbage dinner so dear to the heart of everyman! BUY OF THE MONTH As for spare-ribs, generally a bar gain meat, • and sauerkraut, you couldn’t pick a better time for buy ing kraut! Generous supplies of this spring-tonic vegetable were packed last year from the large fall cabbage crop, in fact 44 per cent more than the phevious year. And your store shelves are bulging with it, at low price, if you haven’t al ready used your own home-grown cabbage and made your own! Apples, too, are still plentiful and reasonable in price, so you have the makin’s of a fine roast pork and apple-sauce dinner. Or ybu can have your apples in the salad with the same meal, or save them for des sert in the form of Betty or fritter, or many other apple treatments. d&UHUfO. A SPARE With cabbage rapidly returning to the fold of cheap vegetables, re member that it combines as well with pork as with its traditional twin, corned beef. A boiled dinner of pork hocks and cabbage you will find not only old-fashioned in style, but old-fashioned in price. Hocks are not so much in demand as other pork-cuts, because of the high per centage of fat, but properly cooked, they make a substantial meal, abundant in vitamin B and other minerals. Combined with cabbage, or sauerkraut, you couldn’t ask for anything more satisfying to family and purse!' For another vegetable, sweet po tatoes are as good a companion-piece ‘ with pork as with ham, and are rea sonable in price right how. Anoth er favorite pork dish is a baked combination of the two. Have your butcher cut a pork shoulder into pieces for serving, then brown the meat lightly on both sides and ar range the pieces to cover the bottom of a baking dish. Then spread sliced raw sweet potatoes over the meat and sprinkle with sugar. Add hot water to the drippings in the fry ing pan and pour it on. Cover the dish and bake slowly, with occa sional basting with the gravy, and shortly before serving, remove the cover and let the top brown well. Your family will be smacking their lips, and shouting, “When do we eat? ' Ogle County Fair Set W I For September 7-2-3 OREGON, HI.—The Ogle County Fair will be held at Oregon on Sep-' tember 1-2-3, officials of the fair association said recently. Greatly expanded activities have been plan ned for the event with the grand to tal of prizes amounting to $21,050.00, it was announced. The event will feature three days of harness racing instead of two as heretofore. Small town Merchants Start Clean-Up Drive SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — The mer chants of Saugerties, population 3,900, have started a campaign to keep the streets clean in the busi ness district. Members of the Chamber of Commerce recently at tended the village board meeting to argue their case. They pointed out to city officials that unattractive business streets would mean loss of customers to them, which in turn a loss for the town. O Classified Department BUSINESS A INVEST. OPPBR- THEATER FOR SALE IN HILLIARD, FLA. U.S. 1. a fast-growing north Florida town of 1,000 population. With well-«*- tablished businesses, low rent and long lease. First $4,500 takes all. You must see to appreciate. L. O. West, ears Flerida Theater, St. Aagestlne, Fla. FOR SALE: Equipment and stock of goods ingoing truck stop and restaurant on Hwy. 301 and 70 between Smithfleld and Selma, N. C. Building can be leased reasonable to right operator. Apply Thompeen's Texaco Service er Hooka and Layne, Smithfleld, N. C. FOR VICTOR'S model V and Topper Vending Machines, write your authorized distributor, LeBlanc Vending Go., P. O. Ilox SZ4, Breanx Bridge, Lonlslaba. OARAGE In G^tneevUIe. Ga_ fully equipped, stock and equipment 50% dla- cotmt, terms^ Other^ business reason for FISHING and Banting Lodge, American- plan, established 25 years, biggest bar gain ever offered in this section, $55,000. E. J. TeRonde Crescent City, Florida FARM MACHINERY Si EQUIP. 4t G.M.C. Track Tractor. 46 motor. 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