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THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. Praying Mantis Is Oddest Friend of Man Its Unending Hunger Is Farmer's Greatest Ally The Praying Mantis (see sketch below), is one of the oddest of all friends of man. Three inches or more in length, green or brown, the mantis sug gests some prehistoric monster in miniature. In perfect silence, it awaits the coming of each new vic tim, its spined forelegs folded meekly in an attitude of prayer. Once the victim is within reach, these forelegs shoot out, the blades snap shut, and the prey is held as helpless as though it were caught in a toothed steel trap. Thus the insect that will kill many of the pests that harm American crops is described in the July issue of Coronet magazine. The mantis is driven by an al- most-unending hunger for living victims. So valuable is the insatia ble hunger of the mantis for cater pillars, beetles and moths, that in many parts of the country people place their egg-cases in their gar dens. It will eat bumblebees, crickets, houseflies, grasshoppers, spiny cat erpillars, hornets, cabbage butter flies, Japanese beetles and even Black Widow spiders. The mantis is entirely harmless to man. Its appetite is probably the farmer’s greatest ally in his battle against insects and bugs. Special care should be taken not to destroy them. Nearby Woodlands Offer Stock for Landscaping Nearby woodlands offer a variety of nursery stock for rural families who may be planning to landscape their grounds to improve the view through their picture windows. Many of these plantings can be fitted into an overall landscaping plan so they bring out a sizable saving to the rural homemaker. A number of plantings are com mon to woodlands in many sections. Some examples are rhododendron, dogwood, scotch pine, hlly, pine and laurel, all of which are used ex tensively in landscaping plans. In addition, there are a variety of .trees which may be used for shade. The American elm, which affords excellent shade, is found in many sections. There are also several varieties of ash as well as the dif ferent types of oak trees whose au tumn colors vary from muted rose to brilliant scarlet. The hard maple also makes an excellent shade tree. For screening and boundary plantings, most woodlands offer an assortment of evergreens which will fit well into the landscaping plan of most rural homemakers. Goose Pelts The modern goose may not be able to lay a golden egg, but there seems to be gold in her skin. The model above displays two sample goose pelts. Through a recently-developed process, goose skins are tanned, then the down is dyed. The result is an incredibly soft, warm pelt which has captured the interest of the fashion world and prom* ises to bring gold to geese rais ers. Possible uses include de luxe power puffs (already being made), trim for negligees, dresses, baby shoes, hats, and bathing suits. Strange Disease Strikes Henderson Swine Herds Farmers in the area around Hen derson, Kentucky; have lost more* than 1,000 hogs from a disease which veterinarians so far have been unable to identify definitely. The disease has been found in the Henderson area during the slimmer for the pas^several years, and each year the number of swine affected has increased. Over 150 herds have been treated so far this summer, vets reported. THEY WANT TO WORK Only One Out of Four Actually Want to Retire When He Is Old crossword mm LAST WEEK'S ANSWER ^ In the face of social security re quirements and expanding business programs for retirement at 65, only one American breadwinner out of four actually likes the idea of re tiring to a life of complete leisure when he grows old. Three out of four want either to keep on work ing at their present jobs, or at least to “do something useful” in their sunset years, according to a sur vey of male policyholders by North western National Life Insurance Company. Of the 3,000 men covered in the survey only 24 per cent want a life of ease when they reach retirement age; 39 per cent want to be finan cially able to cut their working hours or shift into some lighter occupation, while 37 per cent would keep right on working at their pres ent jobs if permitted, and would only fall back on a retirement income when physically or mentally unable to hold their jobs any longer. Retiring to the life o’ Riley ap peals to more of the younger men —28 per cent of those under 40 said they would like complete freedom from work when they reach retire ment age. But only 23 per cent of those aged 40-49 want complete re- By INEZ GERHARD C ARMEL MYERS was only a child when she began her mo tion picture career in silent pic tures; she abandoned it for mar riage and motherhood, and now, a beautiful young widow, she has her own television show. If Hollywood executives are wise they will try to lure her back to their studios. She has a delightful voice, is a good actress, and has great charm. On her program she reminisces about Hollywood as she knew it, and inter views celebrities, all of whom she knows well. But the real news about CARMEL MYERS Carmel Is her book, “Don’t Think About'lt”, written for t) >se in great trouble, out of the wisdom tragedy has brought into her life. Sir Cedric Hardwicke’s is the latest big name to be added to the distinguished cast of RKO’s “Andocles and the Lion”. He was a personal friend of .George Bernard Shaw’s, has appeared in many of his plays, and so was willing to play a small but important role in this new pres entation of one of the famous playwright’s most delightful comedies. tirement, and of those in the 50-59 bracket—in hailing distance of R- day—only 20 per cent want complete leisure while nearly half of this group—45 per cent—would like to keep on at their present jobs as long as they can "pull their weight.” The remainder (35 per cent) of the older men would like to ease up a bit, or shift to some lighter occupa tion or money-making hobby, but they still want to be useful. Results of the survey would indi cate, the report says, that a modest supplementary retirement income would fulfill the future desires of most Americans. But the fact needs to be faced, the report adds, that many who don’t want to retire may have to do so when the time comes, because of inability to maintain the peace necessary to “deliver” satis factorily on the job, even though they may think they are “just as good as ever.” Therefore, instead of the usual rigidity, flexibility is a' vital need in the retirement income program of the average man, so that income payments can be “turned on” earlier if needed, or can be postponed while his fund continues to build up, as long as he is able and wishes to keep on at a gainful occupation. • • • APPROXIMATELY half of those in the survey who want partial re tirement would use some of their increased leisure for community service such as general charity work, religious work. Boy or Girl Scout work, child welfare activities, etc., the report shows. Among the part-time money-mak ing activities planned for retire ment years, small-scale farming is the most popular objective; operat ing some form of small business such as a few tourists cabins is the next most frequently named plan. Hunting and fishing are by far and away the favorite hobby to which the full-retirement advocates look forward; next come gardening, woodworking and photography, in the order named. Three out of four plan to do some traveling when they retire; four out of five of these fu ture travelers want to do their sightseeing in the U.S.; one out of five hopes to do some foreign travel Twice, as many would prefer to spend their sunset years in the country as would choose the city. Among the survey group who do not care for a life of leisure is a 28-year-old architectural engineer, who observes in his response, “Too many who retire are dead 12 months later. I’ll stay in harness.” A 52- year-old mechanic agrees with him; "Would rather wear out than rust out.” The 60-year-old president of an iron works declares, “Tried to retire after the last war. Nearly went crazy. Started new business with son as manager — now very contented.” A builder remarks, “I note that most of my friends who retire are poorly adjusted.” The manager of a wholesale grocery, 60, says, “Have money enough to retire but am un able to decide what to do with my time.” An independent oldster who drives a pickup and delivery truck declares, “Seventy-two and still go ing strong; I do not ask for old age assistance, thanks.” A 44-year-old, however, who yearns for complete leisure to en joy travel and a life of ease in the country says, “I might change my mind later, but after 25 years of being dominated by an alarm clock, I doubt it.” 1. ACROSS 2. Send forth, 23. Indian 5. 10. 11. 12, 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 24. 26. 28. 31. 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Metal 42. Comb, as wool 44. Speck 47. Nova, Scotia (abbr.) 1 1 Z 3 4 1 5 b 7 6 V 10 i II 12 12 14 15“ lb 17 is Wa w, ‘4 i fee 21 22 23 1 24 25 i Zb 27 % W Z% 29 30 i 31 32 I 33 • 35 i 3b 37 i 38 39 Y/h 40 41 42 43 44 45 4b 47 1 48 49 i SO 1 THE FICTION CORNER LEGALLY SPEAKING By Irma Brown Craig J IMMIE’S RED hair fairly bristled with defiance as he stalked up the pathway to Attorney Denton’s spacious home. Any other time freckle-faced Jimmie would have jumped lightly over the low cypress hedge that separated the two homes -r-but not today! Glancing over his shoulder, Jim mie could see his Dad watching from the dining room window, in all probability chuckling over the predicament old gabby Denton was ■ " 1 in. It was, in fact, 3 BI!«m4* Judge Reed’s • mintue words ^ had Flctlen sent Jimmie on ,, ..I this errand. “Son, you go right over to Denton’s and’ tell him exactly what happened. He’s legally bound to pay off—he can’t very well talk himself out of this one with any of his high-fancy sounding-legal phrases!” Jimmie knew his Dad and Attorney Denton had been friendly enemies in many legal battle; he also knew the fast-talking Denton usually bested his Dad. But he’d show Denton to day! “Good afternoon, Jimmie,” At torney Denton smiled as he opened the door, “what brings you here— and why so serious, son?” Without bothering to return the Attorney’s friendly greeting Jimmie took a deep breath and plunged in: “Mr. Denton, while I was in the bakery today, a big dog jumped np on my bike car rier and stole a rib roast—and ran away with it!” Catching his breath, he continued, his words crisp and defiant, “What can be done about it, sir?” The attorney smiled, “Well, Jim- GRASSROOTS Congress Has Hard Time Subduing Administration By Wright A. Patterson I N A GOVERNMENT such as ours, the people are the top brass. They issue the orders and demand that their orders be obeyed. Their di rect representatives are those they send to the two houses of congress, senate and house. Any one, big or little, who ignores and flaunts t^e orders of the representatives of the people, the top brass, must eventu ally answer to the people. It has been established as almost a rule that any action taken by congress, if that action did not ac cord with the expressed wish of the Administration, has been ignored, has been flaunted. That was true when congress de creed assistance for the Nationalist forces in China, then fighting the Chinese Reds. At the instigation of Secretary of State Acheson sup ported by the President, China did not receive the aid Congress had said was to be sent. It was the President and his appointees who stopped it. Not the representatives of the top brass, the people. • Over the past decade there have been numerous instances in which the will of the people, as expressed by their chosen representatives have been ignored and flaunted. Another such was when congress instructed that the air force of the nation should be increased to a total of 70 groups. The President did not agree with the instructions of the representatives of the people, and, at the time, reduced the num ber. Since doing that he has changed his ideas, and has now in creased the number of groups, not to 70 but to 84, again ignoring the action of Congress. His latest flaunting of congres sional instructions was in connec tion with the installation of radar stations on east and west coasts. Congress not only said such instal lations were to be made, but ap propriated the needed money to pay for the job. Those radar stations have not been installed nor started, and the people of both coasts are left at the mercy of Joe Stalin’s bombers should he wish to send them this way. The destruction of American coastal cities is something the Ad ministration might be called upon to answer for, because of the flaunt ing, the ignoring of the action of congress, the direct representatives of the people. It is to be regrqtted that the peo ple have no immediate appeal from any arbitrary action of the part of any administration, as has England. In the English system, any vote of a lack of confidence in Parliament means the fall of the government and a new election right then. We vote a “lack of confidence” when Congress passes legislation the President has vetoed. Such a “lack of confidence” vote has been passed Ly congress on several oc casions during. the years of this administration, but the people must wait until 1952 before that admini stration can be changed. Then the change will probably be made unless the people have for gotten, or unless a sufficient num ber of new employees have been added to the bureaucratic payrolls to insure a needed number of votes. The only recourse congress has to stop that method of vote making is to stop the appropriating of money with which to meet the bureaucratic payrolls. The opposition would quick ly stop the appropriations, if they could. They would cheerfully stop the votes, but they do not want to stop the jobs, which they hope to fill should they be successful in the next election. If the opposition is successful, the flaunting and ignoring of Congress the direct representatives of the people, will be one of the causes. People of the coast states, east and west, may remember that, through their representatives, they in structed the administration to in stall radar stations as their de fense against Stalin’s bombers, but their instructions were ignored and flaunted. * The British labor party has split over whether England should spend its money for false teeth for the toothless or for war munitions to provide England's freedom. Health Minister Bevan would buy the false teeth, leaving the arms investment to America. * We pray for rain, but the Lord never suits us as to time or quan tity. India’s Great Mahatma Gandhi began to make headlines in 1921. “Son, yon go right over to Denton’s and tell him exactly what happened. He’s legally, bound to pay off.” mie, that shouldn’t be too difficult. It appears to me you have an ex cellent case against the dog’s mas ter. You should have no trouble whatsoever in collecting." “Is that right. Sir? well, Mr. Denton, it was YOUR dog!” Jim mie was elated—this was much easier than he’d figured. “Oh—my dog Rex, eh? Well, Jim mie, in that case I’ll be glad to pay the costs. How much was the roast?” Denton reached for his bill fold. J IMMIE chuckled to himself, “This guy’s an easy one! I’m doing okeh •—even better’n Pop could do, I bet!” Out loud he said “Attorney Denton, the cost of the roast is a minor matter—there’s my time go ing back and forth—and” Jimmie squared his shoulders, “my injured reputation. No one will trust me to deliver things for them now—and that’s how I earn my money!” ‘That should do it,” Jimmie thought proudly, “That ought to bring me enough to get a Hop- Along-Cassidy hat, as well as pay Mom for the roast.” Attorney Denton looked thought ful, “H-mmmmmmm, I guess you’ve got me on all points, Jim, my boy. How much are the total damages?” Mentally figuring, “Three-fifty for the roast and two-fifty for the hat.” Jimmy replied brisk ly, “Six dollars. Sir, should cover all costs.” Dad would be proud of him—he’d shown the attorney he wasn’t so smart after all! Denton looked down at the minor duplicate of his old friend Judge Reed, then slowly opened his bill fold. “Thank you Sir!” Jimmie thrust the six crisp one dollar bills into his pocket while making a quick, but dignified, move toward the exit. In his haste to get away, Jimmie fumbled with the door knob—most anxious that the attorney didn’t see the smile he was trying to hide. He was pleased as punch with himself, and awfully anxious to/show Dad how well he’d come off. “Nothing to it at all if you use your head,” Jimmie thought gleefully to him self as he stepped out on Denton’s porch. “Just a moment Jimmie,” Den ton’s suave voice interrupted his flight, “Didn’t you forget some thing?” “No—no, sir, I don’t think so.” Jimmie glanced around—he hadn’t brought anything with him—not even a hat. “Well, Sir, thanks again, and goodbye!” “But, Jinamie—you HAVE forgot ten something. My legal fee for advice. That will be two dollars and fifty cents!” THE VEEK 4n i INSPIRATION Wasting Time W FAMOUS MAN once said: “The rule of moral conduct is, next to God, to respect time.” Misusing time is an all too common human failing. There seems to be no limit to the ways in which individuals waste both time and energy. Wasting time bespeaks a want of orderliness. It can be a fault that weakens the spiritual as well as the temporal life. Much time is lost, for instance, in useless regrets over sins and mistakes committed when the sensible thing is to seek God's forgiveness and forget the whole business. Plain loafing is only one kind of time-wasting. One of the most com mon is keeping late hours at night with the result that one may be unfit for work the next day or late on the job. Almost everyone is tempted to stay up late at night and remain in bed in the morning, but it is folly to give in to the tempta tion. It would be interesting to know how much this habit is responsible for the many empty pews one sees in church on Sunday mornings. The above editorial and fiber material appearing In this eelamn were pro* pared by Religions News Service. FOUGHT DICTATORSHIP . . . Adam Stefan Cardinal Sapieha, archbishop of Cracow, Poland, who died at 84, was only mem ber of sacred college of cardi nals at liberty behind iron cur tain. He fought Nazis and Com munists. Plan New Protestant Social Organization NEW YORK—Plans ftfr the for mation of a new national Protestant organization for social action were announced here by Dr. Reinhold Niebuhr, professor of applied Chris tianity at Union Theological Semi nary. The organization, which will seek to promote “a socially* constructive form of Christianity” actively con cerned with current political, eco nomic and social affairs, will be launched at a conference at Howard University, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14-15. Dr. Niebuhr said the group would attempt to furnish Protestantism with a “solidly oriented middle ground” to help offset the influence of both leftists and rightists in the church and society. The hour has come, the call as serted, “for those of us who believe that Christian faith must be ex pressed in the current struggle for justice in politics, economics, com munity life and international rela tions, to unite with one another.” Quiet Church Bells Asked by Residents SANTA MONICA, Cal.—Twenty- eight residents here have petitioned the city council to quiet the church bells of a local Baptist church. Church bells are fine for calling the faithful, they say, but when they ring all day long, that’s another matter! Bells of the Trinity Baptist church toll from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with added outbursts for special oc casions. The petition said the bells are “annoying, troublesome, interfere with radio programs and minimize rentals.” The church’s minister, the Rev. Fred M. 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