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PAGE 6—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, August 10, 1967 THE MANION FORUM By MARILYN MANION AID TO THE ENEMY _ No American can ever erase from his mind the memory of Penrl Harbor. A haunting side light to that day and to our recollections is the fact that it was our own scrap iron that helped slaughter 3,000 Ameri can boys in one fell swoop. Although history sadly dem onstrates that men fail to learn freedom history, one might think that Pearl Harbor would have taught us a lesson about scrap iron, at least. But no such lesson was learned. We are, at the present, shipping scrap iron to none other than our enemy the Soviet Union. Unlike the Japanese, the Sov iets aren’t waiting for a Pearl Harbor to return our scraps. They are shooting them at us right now in Viet Nam. Incred ibly, we continue the sending while they shoot. United States Senator Karl Mundt, of South Dakota, re vealed these facts on a recent Manion Forum broadcast. He recalled that, on October 12 of last year, President Johnson issued an executive order pro viding for “unlimited and un licensed exxports to Russia of over 400 seperate items.” Since then, 40 more items have been added to the list—which means that we may now ex port to the Soviet Union things of some 440 categories—in cluding scrap iron. While certain of our business men are profiting through this arrangement (as did certain ones before Pearl Harbor,) and while President Johnson presses for still more trade expansion with the Soviets, what are the Russians up to in Viet Nam? Here is what Sen. Mundt stated: “All the petroleum being us ed by the Communists in N. Vietnam comes from the Com munist bloc. In addition, the Soviets provide North Vietnam with MIG fighters. The Com munists—some of their satellite countries, but primarily Russia provide helicopters which have taken away a great advantage we had in the early days of the war. “They have over 7,000 anti aircraft guns, made in Russia distributed thru North and South Vietnam, and it’s because of these that we have suffered so many casualties from the air. The Soviets have provided a brand-new weapon—an anti tank weapon. It can shoot thru 11 inches of steel, and has been killing an awful lot of Ameri can kids in the past few weeks.” Mundt knows, of course, that the 450 items on the export-to- Russia list are labeled as “non-strategic.” But, he said, As soon as you send them anything they can use is the consumer economy of Russia, you take the pressure off to the point where you release manpower, material, and equpiment, so that they can divert from making civilian goods to making military goods. The great increase of exports these last six or eight months not only has enabled the N. Vietnamese to continue the fight, but they’re stepping it up. We have been able so completely to assure the Sov iets that we will take care of their civilian economy needs and give them the things of which they are short, that they have been able to do that in Vietnam while at the same time supplying Egypt and the Arab states with the war ma terial they needed to kick off the conflict which occurred in the Middle East.” Scouts enjoy activities at Old Indian (By Dewey Kinard) The eighth camping period at Camp Old Indian dating July 23 to 29 saw more Newberry scouts than perhaps any other period in the camp history. There were more Newberry scouts present than all other troops combined. There were CLEARANCE SPORTSWEAR Shirts Skirts Shorts Slacks Bathing Suits CHILDREN’S WEAR Dresses Bathing Suits ^ PRICE FIRST FLOOR AUGUST 1 — AUGUST 15 — One Reduction Only! All Sales Final — No Approvals — No Alterations Carpenter’s Newberry, S. C. six troops from the Newberry District, these being the troops from Little Mountain, Prosper ity, Jalapa, Whitmire and two from the city of Newberry. There is no doubt in my mind that this was an outstanding camping period in regards to friendliness than any period I have ever experienced. Mr. L. L. Stanley the Scout Execu tive made the remark that he thought it was one of the best. It was my great pleasure and honor to be asked by George Summer to go with Troop 222 and try to assist in some small way. However, as it turned out George did not need too much help as he had a wonderful Troop and their activities were planned in advance. The scouts worked unusually well and won many of the activities They passed off many require ments and earned many merit badges. * Many of the scouts were tap ped out go through the ordeal to become a member of the Or der of The Arrow. Scouts Edmund Young, Ralph Mayer and Barry Dominick were from Troop 222, Scout Donnie Hum phries was from Troop 69 and W. H. Caldwell from Little Mountain came up to camp on Thursday to take the ordeal, he being elected last year. Many others from the New berry District also became members. Troop 222 won the first place in the aquatic and field events on Wednesday after noon. It seldom happens for one Troop to win first place in both events. Troop 222 also won first place in the individ ual scout running the obstacle course, scout Walter Long ran the course in 59 seconds, the record for the course being 56 seconds. There was an ex tra large crowd of visitors on Wednesday afternoon and many were from Newberry. The Indian Pageant was per formed on the beautiful coun cil campfire circle or ampith- eater. Mr. Stanley being at his best that night. There was an unusual hap pening several evenings that I had never seen or experienced. The waterfront director who is our own district executive Mack McCosky, did the scouts a great favor of allowing every one an opportunity to take a ride in either a row boat or a canoe. I saw 18 boats of scouts out in the beautiful lake, Lake Louise. This was at twilight and it presented a beautiful scene as well as a great pleas ure. Scoutmaster George Summer presented Mr. Stanley with a beautiful plaque from the Order of The Arrow members from Laurens and Newberry Dis trict. On Friday most of the camp went on a hike to Glassy mountain. This afforded the older men an opportunity to take a hike in an automobile. I went on that automobile hike with a group of older men and we enjoyed a trip to the new camp, very soon to open. One night when it was rain ing the scouts had an opportun ity to see an abundance of Fox Fire or phosphorescent. Many of them had never seen this and enjoyed gathering some in their cabins. Nimitz museum is opened The mania to legislate out of existence every known hazard to life presents a depressing spectacle. In such an atmos phere, daily existence becomes and endless routine of small issues formented by small men. Instances of inspiration are rare, so when one comes along it is received with open arms. Such an instance was the ann ouncement a short time ago, of the opening of the Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Museum at Fredericksburg, Texas. Fleet Admiral Chester Nim itz, who all will recall as the great naval leader of World War II, was born in the small town of Fredericksburg. His grandfather had come to the United States seeking the free dom and opportunity that Eu rope with its kings denied. The museum that bears Ad miral Nimitz’s name was start ed by a group of public spirited citizens. They hope that it will help bring home to Americans how much those who went be fore them sacrificed that we hope also it will help make our citizens aware of a fundamental fact of life in our seagrit con tinent. As Admiral Nimitz said, “The course of history is mark ed by the tombstone of the Na tions that have neglected sea- power, whatever its meaning in their time. Building Permits The following building and repair permits were issued by the City last week: Repairs: Mrs. Wright, 1232 Jones St.; Miss Sallie L. Cro mer, 1507 College St.; Shawnee Manufacturing Co., 1324 Lind sey St.; Mrs. Gordon Black- well, 1817 Main St.; James B. Abney, 1200 Second St.; Her man Langford, 1224 Glenn St.; John R. Frazier, 1915 Evans St.; Sam Suber, Benedict St., Nancy Caldwell, Benedict St.; Sherman Jeter, 2539 Johnstone Street. Addition: Ralph Whitaker, 1934 Nance St. - Erect dwelling: Emerson Jones, Clarkson Ave. Value of permits was $28 805. 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