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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. *SCANNIN£ THE WEEK'S NEWS of Main Street and the World Cease Fire Talks Resume in Korea; I WSB Advises New Wage Increases A MINOR DELAY — Negotiations for a cease fire in Korea resumed at Kaesong after Communists leaders pledged to keep the conference town clear of armed troops. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway broke off negoti ations after the Reds violated their pledge to keep Kaesong neutral. Apparently a minor delay in the deadlocked talks, Ridgway’s action | nevertheless was a firm reminder that the United Nations expected the j Communist to abide by previous agreements. It was also a pointed | hint that the UN means business and that peace can only be achieved 1 by honor on both sides. There still has been no announcement of any progress over the Question of a demilitarized zone across Korea, which has deadlocked the negotiations for days. The Reds insist that the line shall be centered on the 38th parallel. The allies want it along defensible positions, south of the parallel in the west but north of the old political boundary in the center and east. AN ISSUE FOR '52 —The new price control law, signed reluctantly by President Truman, will be one of the big political issues in the 1952 presidential campaign as sure as “God made little green apples,” as the cracker - barrel philosopher would say. The fact was evident by the President’s blast that the nation's families cannot have protection against inflation until “congress repairs the damage done by this new act.” He added, with a grim ness of tone that startled many reporters,- that the measure was “the worst I ever had to sign.” The Republican and southern Dixiecrat coalition that had refused the Presi dent the powers he desired in the bill, continued tc maintain it was a good meas ure if it was properly ad ministered. WAGE INCREASE PROPOSED — With the recommendation of the wage stabilization board that cost of living wage increases be allowed for all workers, it appears the administration will allow such increases at once. President Truman hinted as he signed the new price control law that the government would allow reasonable adjustments in wages to fit cost-of-living increases. The new regulation would effect workers who are paid by the hour, or are represented by unions, in three general classes: (1) Those who had cost of living provisions in force prior to Jan. 26, 1951, the wage freeze date; (2) those employers and unions who now want to include such clauses in contracts; and (3) those who want to relate wage rates to the cost of living but who do not want an escalator clause in their contracts. It is estimated that living costs have increased approximately 11 per cent above January, 1950. THE WEST POINT STORY—The announcement that 90 West Point cadets have been dismissed from the academy for cheating on examina tions caused considerable talk across the nation last week. The scandal, breaking of the academy’s honor system that dates from 1817, wrecked the army’s powerful gridiron team and was the largest mass dismissal since the military academy was founded in 1802. Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving, the academy’s superintendent, ac knowledged that the action taken was “stern and uncompromising.” But he added: “After weighing all factors most carefully, I, and the responsi ble heads of the army, are convinced that there could be no compromise solution that would preserve the vital honor system of West Point, which Is the very heart of the academy.” FOOD PRICES—Home towners throughout the nation welcomed the bureau of agricultural economics’ report that plentiful supplies probably will keep food prices from going much higher this year. But most home towners, remembering the past 12 months of rising prices, accepted the statement with reservations. Since July of 1950 retail food prices have increased approximately 12 per cent. For the whole of 1951 they probably will average at least 10 per cent higher than in 1950. The bureau said livestock and crop-production prospects indicate that food supplies available during the latter half of this year will be somewhat larger than a year earlier. The bureau also reported beef- cattle prices at times may drop below ceilings during the heavy market ing season this fall. However, a strong consumer demand for meat may prevent any substantial decline in prices. The bureau said future increases in prices probably would be limited largely to revised price ceilings under the new defense production act. The new law relaxes limitations on margins for processing and market ing food and other products. As a result, some widening of farm-to-re- tail price spreads may occur. FUNDS FOR DEFENSE- The powerful house appropriations com mittee chopped $1,542,608,500 off the administration’s requested military budget, but the total for defense still is a record in the peacetime history of this country—$56,062,405,890. This amount does not include what the country will spend on Korean War replacements and troops in Japan and Germany. The bill would allot $20,125,574,665 to the army; $15,552,143,225 to the navy, and $19,854,128,000 to the air force. The committee said a huge outlay is needed “to create sufficient power to prevent disaster in the event war is forced upon us. At the same time the group criticized the defense department’s “glaring and wasteful mistakes” in military purchases, “ill-advised buying” of civil ian goods, and wasteful use of manpower. POLIO FUND—The Sister Kenney Foundation will open its annual f campaign for funds with which to continue treatment of polio and re search in the causes of the disease on August 20. The campaign will continue until September 20. Sister Elizabeth Kenney, who directs the foundation, is the Australian nurse who came to the United States several years ago and since then attained considerable success in the treatment of infantile paralysis. He Signs Reluctantly President Truman signs the new control bill which he described as "the worst I ever had to sign." The em phasis was on ''had" Narcotic ‘Salesmen’ Picked Up The round-up of narcotic violators continues by federal agents with the arrest of "Waxey Gordon" Wexler (left), Arthur Repola (second from left), and Kass and Ben Katz. Their combined bail totaled $500,000. DEFENSE BONDS Little Savers Buy More Than Investors Hie folks in the home towns of the nation who save a few dollars a week are buying the most defense bonds, according to the treasury. Dining the first five months of 1951, the treasury sold 11 per cent more $25 and $5(tobonds than during the like five months last year. Dur ing the same period, however, sales of the giant-sized $1,000 bonds this were 39 per cent under last year. A treasury spokesman said “in vestors” ar^ not buying defense bonds, but instead are putting their money into things like real estate and stocks—which are supposed to go up in value as inflation grows. As a result, the treasury depart ment will start a fall “national de fense” bond drive in an effort to stimulate the sales of little bonds even more. Progress From Village to City PATERSON, N.J.—The poten tialities for industrial devel- opement at Paterson was first recognized in 1792 by Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the treas ury. It wasn’t until 1851, how ever, that the village was in corporated. Now, 100 years later, one of the oldest industrial centers in the United States is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Paterson frequently has been referred to as “the cradle of American industry.” It is tne home of 722 industrial plants producing everything from pipe organs to chemicals. A recent survey disclosed that 27,700 em ployees take home annual wages amounting to $81,500,000 and that the city’s 2,582 retail outlets do an annual business of $180,000,- 000. Kentucky Towns Seek New Industries As Economy Balance FRANKFORT, Ky. — The rural areas of Kentucky have awakened from the doldrums and negligence of the past and are luring small in dustries to the lesser cities of the Blue Grass region. The town of Berea moved into the spotlight last January when the Parker Appliance company an nounced contruction of a $550,000 rubber molding plant that would employ from 150 to 200 people. The Elgo Shutter company expects to employ a like number at Owens boro. Danville is to be the site of a $7,000,000 plant already under con struction by Corning Glass Works of Corning, New York. About 550 people will be employed in the plant to produce bulbs and tubing for electric lights. The Baxter Laboratories of Mor ton Grove, Illinois, selected Green ville as the site for a pharmaceu tical plant which would eventually employ up to 450 people. Printz- Biederman of Cleveland has an nounced operations to begin manu facture of nationally known gar ments in a new $150,000 plant at Bardstown equipped with nearly $75,000 worth of new equipment and employing 150 persons. Tlie Air Reduction Company of New York has purchased 1,000 shares of land near Calvert City for a $10,000,000 plant to be operat ed by their National Carbide Divi sion. Owensboro, a thriving loca tion, has two plants in sight—the Elgo Shutter construction mentioned above, and a $10,000,000 Green River Steel Corporation outlay that will employ 1,000 men as soon as completed and may eventually hire 3,000. A valuable part of the program for enticing small industries is the services provided by the Kentucky Agricultural and Industrial Develop ment Board, located in the state capitol. The Board is a source of information for possible industries and keeps pertinent data regarding the advantages of various locations throughout the state. Classed as such would be the practice of taking aerial photographs of small towns and marking off practical industrial sites to prospective companies. The strength and determinatiod of the citizens of Kentucky’s small towns to weld themselves into the growth of American industry does not mark a strong shift from agri culture to industry—but a good bal ance of the two. Industry is grow ing, and the small towns are pre pared to furnish the growing room. Junk Yards Anger Town; Council Gets an Earful t LAKE, Wis.—Civic pride cropped up all over Lake recently when irate citizens embarked upon a hot crusade to do something about un licensed junk yards that suddenly began “springing up all over town.” The townspeople let loose plenty of verbal steam at the town board during a heated session. After the board had taken considerable oral punishment. Chairman Vernon G. Howard decided it was time to ad journ the meeting at about 10 p.m. “Nobody was getting any place and it looked as if it might go on for hours,” he explained later. Citizens had argued that is was the fault of the board members that empty lots were being convert ed into automobile salvage and junk yards without town permits. The city had the power for such licenses, Howard agreed, but it was possible, he pointed out, for a junk dealer to “buy a lot, start operat ing, and then it is a while before we hear about it.” The citizens got action, however. Alvin Lampe, building inspector, was told to check up on all junk yards, order those without permits to cease operations and take any operator to coyrt who refused to close down an unlicensed operation. The exact number of unlicensed yards was unknown but Howard said, “From the way people are talking, there must be a couple dozen.” Citizens were promised prompt and complete action by the board. Most of the townspeople apologized after the meeting with the board for the loss of tempers and, with the junk yards on the way out, peace and calm began to return to the peaceful community of Lake. WOMEN OF TWO PEOPLES . . . Betty Betz, American columnist, interviews Sgt. Insuk Paik, North Korean “WAC” interpreter at the conference in Kaesong. Sgt. Paik says that Communist “WACS” dis like lipstick and perfume and prefer to wear a uniform. She expressed surprise when Miss Betz told her American men prefer to see their girls dressed in ruffles, ribbons and lace. American movies are silly, Sgt. Paik says, because they serve no purpose but to entertain. DISCUSS ARMS STANDARDIZATION . . . Shown at the Pentagon as a small arms standardization conference got underway are, left to right. Army Secretary Frank Pace, Jr.; M. Jules Moch, French min ister of national defense; Emmanuel Shinwell, British minister of defense; and Brooke Claxton, Canadian minister of defense. Their talk was to thresh out the question whether Britain’s .28 caliber rifle or the .38 caliber U.S. rifle is the most acceptable to North Atlantic pact powers. MURDER IN NEW YORK . . . From a roof at Grand and Attorney streets, we look down on this street scene as police and spectators gather around the body of Arthur “Little Ush” Rubin, lying face down on the sidewalk. The ex-convict bookie was slain in gangland fashion by gunmen in a speeding car. ROUNDUP AVERTS GANG BATTLE . . . New York teen-agers are lined up against a wall under the watchful eyes of a cop and de tective. The roundup forestaUed a midnight gang war while other police combed the neighborhood for additional toughies. Thirty, in cluding three girls, were to be arraigned in a Flushing court on charges of disorderly conduct. Police were told the disturbance grew out of a petting party. It occurred in Astoria. T RED APOLOGIST . . . Wilfred Burchett, self-styled liberal Aus tralian newsman with the Red delegation at Kaesong says that China would demobilize her forces if the Korean war is ended and the Formosan question settled. This is the well-known Communist peace line. CHANNEL SWIMMER . . . Abou Heif, Egyptian student, smiles in Dover, England, after he landed to complete his swim across the Eng lish channel from France. He made the difficult crossing in just over 15 hours. It was his first channel attempt. HAZARDS OF HOME . . . Barry Bishop, 19, was one of a party of eight which climbed Mt. McKin ley’s 20,270 feet a few weeks ago. More recently he underwent sur gery* at a Denver hospital after breaking his collar bone when he fell out of bed. ERICKSON GETS STAY . . . King pin bookmaker Frank Erickson leaves New York federal court after arraignment on 74-count indict ment charging contempt of U.S. senate. He was brought from jail to plead. STAR WELCOMES DAD ... On hand to welcome Major Helge Toren, who arrived in New York from Sweden on the S. S. Stock holm, was film star Marta Toren. Toren had not seen his daughter for more than five years. Bradley Gets Riled G EN. OMAR BRADLEY, who doesn’t get riled easily, was pretty sore when he heard how one of his own army spokesmen had blurted out to a press conference the name of an airborne division which had been transferred from Korea to Japan. The incident took place in a press conference at which the army was explaining how Chinese Communists had built up their strength in North Korea while we had weakened ours. What happened was that General Ridgway had cabled Washington for permission to transfer the air borne division in question to north ern Japan because of the fact that the Russians had two airborne di visions poised on the island of Sa khalin, threatening northern Japan. While the two Russian divisions have only enough airplanes be tween them to move one division at a time, Ridgway wanted t& be on guard against a surprise airborne attack on Japan. Washington accordingly gave permission to transfer the American airborne division back to Japan. Such a troop move ment is highly secret. But the Pentagon briefing officer, anx ious to prove that the Chinese have used the truce talks to build up their strength, blurted out the movement of this par ticular division tc a roomful of newsmen to which foreign cor respondents are admitted. When General Bradley heard of this, he tried to call army chief of staff, Gen. Joe Collins, but couldn’t reach him. So he summoned as sistant chief of staff Maj. Gen. C. L. Bolte and ordered a full investi gation of who pulled the boner. Eisftithowftr Says No Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower has quietly passed the word to his GOP boosters that he is not interested in the Republican nominaion—if isolationists control the party. In addition, Ike let it be known that he is upset by the timid and hesitant policy of internationally- minded Republicans and the way they let bitter attacks on him go unheeded. One close friend who returned from Paris recently put it this way: “If the Republicans want Ike merely to bail out the party &n<j win an election, they’re badly mis-, taken. That would be like putting a million dollar jockey on a two dollar horse. “The general is not the least bit interested in running for President just to accommodate a candidate for sheriff. Those who say they want Ike so badly are going to have to do a lot more than say, ‘he’s a fine fel low and will win the election for us.' They’ll have to work and fight to make the Republi can party the kind of place where the general would feel at home.” Eisenhower’s close friends agree that this issue will largely decide whether he consents to run—and on which party. They claim Eisen hower is disturbed by four factors: 1. The prospect that as the GOP nominee he might help elect an Isolationist Republican congress which would then proceed to dump the military and economic aid pro gram which he has been spear heading. 2. The lack of a hard-hitting, ef fective international-minded GOP bloc in congress, as existed when Sen. Arthur Vandenberg was active. The last attempt to organize the in ternationalists among senate Repub licans was in January, 1949, when Sen. Henry Cabo Lodge, Jr., called a meeting. This rump group met only once. Taft Tightens Grip 3. The way the Taft-isolationist wing has grabbed control of the GOP party machinery. Ab Her mann, the national committee’s executive director, boasted to sen ate secretaries the other night: “We’re building a sound organiza tion precinct by ^precinct, so we won’t have to ride to victory on the coattails of a strong and popular figure.” The Taft crowd are in charge of the Chicago convention machinery and determined to pre vent an Eisenhower gallery demon stration. 4. The noisy attacks on the gen eral from both the Chicago Tribune and the Gerald L. K. Smith brand of hate mongers. The mails are be ing flooded with vile diatribes against the general, while his GOP friends sit on the sidelines. Washington Pipelino The senate investigating commit tee is checking on officials who drive around in government automobiles with no identification painted on the sides. This is against the law. (Sen ators suspect that some officials are using government automobiles for their own personal driving.) . . . The house armed services com mittee plans to follow up the sen ate report on military housing with another sharp blast in the very near future, I CLASSIFIED department. AUTOS, TRUCKS & ACCESS. I HAVE four practically new GMC Diesel Tractors and Refrigerated Semi-Trailers with Thermoking for sale at the right price and can give good terms ana ar range for a lease job for them with large firms. Call or come to see Bill R^ese a» GMC Truck A Coach Div., 660 South Third St., Memphis, Tenn., Ph. 8-3131 or 4-0<Z». BUSINESS & INVEST. OPPOR. GROCERY STORE & meat market—Now owned and operated as 2 separate busi nesses. Can be bought and operated as E t-> v-wlrtA A nrOr 1 lPI nle DUS 1“ DOGS, CATS, PETS, ETC. COL, LIES, Beautiful sable and white HELP WANTED—MEN INTERNATIONAL Farm Machinery and Truck Dealer wants two experienced mechanics and one experiencad stock room man. If active will employ older men. Town of 25,000 population, living prices very reasonable. Housing facilities available. J. M. Edgerton & Son, Inc., Goldsboro, N.C. ' - HELP WANTED—MEN, WOMEN WANTED immediately, colored help lor seasonal farm work. Colored ferred. House furnished. For information write Leslie C. Ball and Son, Ball-Valley Farms, Forestville. N.Y. . TEACHERS (white)—Use our efficient placement service. No fee —write for details. Southern Teachers Agency, Columbia 1, S. C. MIUCELLAN EOU& [F YOU are interested in small boats md outboarding, send for our large 'atalogue chock full of Items you will ike. Send fifty cents <stamps accepted), rood for $1.00 on your first $5.00 ord»» satisfaction guaranteed. Kmss EsuImb 3o., Inc., ftSOWrcdis Avenue, Norfolk. FOB FREE Accurate Informatipnfpon- cerning Availability of Illinois APPLES and PEACHES WrYte Illinois Fruit C.uu- eil. Dept. A, Carbondale, HI. A grower s organization. TYPEWRITERS, 1951 Smith-Corona Por- tables, worlds fastest and finest. Only $64.50. Terms $10 down and $5 monthly. Nationwide, Bex 8, Baltimore 18, Md. _ FREE Bahamas, Br. 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