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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13
OUR PIGGLY WIGGLY
EMPLOYEES

To give our friends and customers
the best possible service requires
skilled assistants. Each man In our
organization has been selected for his
particular position. Leon Englemann,
manager of our meat market has been
with the firm nine and one-half years
of the eleven years the store has
been in Durant, having begun with
us as assistant to c.. d. Hester, who
was with us when we began business
Marvin Englemann, Icons brother.
is his assistant.
w. A. Sims, who is assistant mana
ger, has been with us in Durant for
two years and has had many years
experience having formerly been con-
nected with Piggy Wiggly in Winona,
Miss.
Jack Seay, u newest clerk has
been in Durant only one year, having
been transferred from our Batesville,
Miss. store. While Jack is new in Du-
rant he is not new in the grocery
business. Durant is the home of all
employees and each Of them hope to
be with us many years to come. Every
one of them are ready and willing
to serve you as you would like to be
served.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

ncrlOlc against his not-EuInefapie
opponents. Had his partner taken
cut 10 diamonds. the contract
would have been down only one,
with 80 losing tricks in hearts,
one - iamords. and none in
clubs E. a third round was
ruGtcd by the diamond 8. The
result would have been top for
his side. the opponents getting
only 200 points instead of the 420
their game would produce. In
clubs. the contract was set two,
FOR a bottom score of minus 500,
as West got another trick in clubs.
The more you play the more
YOU will realize how much the
safety of a trump suit depends on
the number of cards held by the
opponents, rather than The honors
missing from your sides holdings.
When six trumps are out against
you, there is usually danger;
when only five. there is usually
comparative safety.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
SHOW YOUR PREFERENCE.

BIDDING Of two suits by Your
partner usually means that he
wants you to select for him the
one that best fits Your hand. re-
CARELESS OF how weak your cards
may be. The better one. in this
case. is not that with the higher
honors in it. but the one with the
larger number Of cards. And if
YOU have the same number in
both suits. he generally prefers
the one he named first. since it
nearly always is ut least as long
and a good deal of the time is
longer than the one he BID later.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE

Distributed nv Kins FEATURES Syndicate. lac
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

dealer: South. North-South
vulnerable)
If West leads the heart 2
against South's 3-No Trumps, two
tricks later wins the diamond
fncSse, then makes the terrible
return of the heart +, what amaz-
inely rare feat is South now able
TO perform?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-06-12

And to think that North passed!
His excuse for not shifting the
declaration to Diamonds was
that ne had the top honor in the
other suit. Figured soundly, ne
should have realized that the ace
was just as valuable in a side slit
as in trumps. and that South's
diamonds might possibly De longer
than the clubs. by a margin Of six
to five.
South WAS the only player in
the entire duplicate game who
made that sacrifice bid while vul-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
WE SHAPE OUR DESTINY

AS one Of the few industrial countries of the
world where labor is not on war footing or
deprived of the right to organize by government
control, this year must give serious thought
to maintaining our liberties. We still have those
rights and material advantages that have made
the United States a land of opportunity and a
haven for persons of all natiOnalities and if we
have the wisdom and the will to maintain those
rights the future will find them still in hands.
The only way that we can have democracy is to
insist that our lives be lived in accord with demo-
cratic principles. The basic principle in the whole
structure is the right to representation and the
basic step in establishing democracy in our work
lives as well as in those relationships under pO-
ltical regulation is to put into practice the right
to representation This first step is the beginning
of new way Of life Success in its ideals will de-
pend upon our persistence and ability to live up to
our convictions. 1t is easy to let others take the
responsibility for decisions and actiOnS-but that
is not the way of democracy and freedom. Respon-
sibility unchecked by those who confer it leads
to autOcratic power.
Our faith in democracy and our choice of a
democratic way Of life now face crucial test.
Emergency needs are disrupting our normal ways
of life. Unless have representatives of our own
choosing in the decisions and the administration
of such matters as vocational and apprenticeship
training, operation Of employment agencies, draft
legislation, provision of labor security we shall be
in the control OF bureaucratic or tOtalitaran gov
ernment. We must be on guard nationally and
locally and like the Minute Men of our Revolution
for independence, pledged to serve the cause of
Freedom
In the past sixty years the American Fedora
tion of Labor has done its part in giving reality
Ito the principle Of equal opportunity. We have
helped to raise wages and shorten hours that
workers might keep step with material progress
to provide real equality of educational opportunity
freely available to all, to give workers the right
to contract as basis for their work relation
ships, and to make wage-earnerS of social and po-
litical Importance in deciding national problems
No one can give us democracy but it must come
from our individual and collective living.
If we have the vision, the will and conservation
I'VE can keep our freedom and our democratic way
|of life.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
FAIRS END

WITHIN the short space of month the New
w York Worlds Fair, which we have come to
look upon almost as permanent top feature IN
the awe-inspiring metropolis, will close forever.
1t will be many years before another Fair is pos
sible
Undoubtedly the war has shortened the life of
the eastern seaboard extravaganza. Without the
present world-shocking conflict burning all
Europe it is almost certain the greatest show on
earth" would run another full season.
Because of the Brotherhood's particip ipatiOn,
this Fair will always be remembered here; in fact,
it is positive to be one Of the highlights in the
glttering history of the organization.
Proposed by the Brotherhood to further the
demand for the products Of it's members, the
miniature pottery became one of the most popular
attractions in a star-studded field That it's ad-
vertising value has been worth the expense and
continue to prefer the ware produced by the men
they saw and talked to long after the Fair grounds
has been turned into park, seaplane base or
whatever.
Advancement has always been the aim of the
Brotherhood members and officials but it is to be
doubted that any step has been more important
to the workers interest since the opening of col
lectve bargaining relations than the appeal to the
consumer at the Fair.
Brotherhood members will be excused if they
think of the display as their own, for, while true
it is that six firms collectively matched the
N. B. Of O. p. dollar for dollar to carry the
pense, it was the workers who fOstered the idea
and then persuaded the firms to support it.
1t is to be sincerely hoped the manufacturers
will not allow this opportunity for follow up
to pass by negecting to advertise the
merits of their ware.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
NEW JERSEY LABOR BACKS
ROOSEVELT THIRD TERM

Atlantic City (LNS)-Meeting here
in 62nd annual convention, the New
Jersey Federation of Labor endorsed
the candidacy of President Roosevelt
for a third term.
The resolution Of endorsement was
adopted by acclamation to the tune Of
"God Bless America" Delegates from
the International Ladies' Garment
Workers Union started the singing
and others joined in. The resolution
called upon labor to give unstinted
support to the President as "the great
est friend of labor and humanity that
ever occupied the White House"
"The people Of this country have the
unquestioned right to elect Presi-
dent as long as they desire in the eX-
ercise of their democratic rights un-
der the Constitution" the convention
declared.
Louis C. Marciante, president of the
state federation, was reelected with
out opposition.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
TURN EM OITl

PACKETEERS in the labor movement were un-
~ der fire at the recent convention of the Broth
erhood of Teamsters, whose Daniel j. Tobin de-
nounced them in terms which left no doubt as to
where he stood. At the same convention, Presi-
dent Roosevelt paid his respects to labor racketeers
in terms which left no doubt as to his sentiments.
While the convention on, two individuals
with unsavory records who had wormed their way
into the ranks of union labor felt the heavy hand
of the lava hand which others of the same kind
will feel in the near future.
All of which indicates that labor racketeers
are likely to find the going very rough. Fortunate
~, there are few labor racketeerS and the labor
movement seems alive to their menace. But "eVen
a single racketecr gangster is one too many, as
the Illinois State Federation of Labor executive
board says. incidentally, the board points out a
fact that enemies of labor ignOre-that union
racketeer must operate with a dishonest outsider
"There is no such thing racketecl OF
'gangster' operating solely within a labor organi-
Zaton,' the board says. "Wherever he appears he
is partner Of some sort with unscrupulous pollti
cal business interests, usually with both! That
in itself is sufficient for keeping such per
sons out Of the ranks of organized labor
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
COMES THE DRAFT
FRANCE falls from the list of mig

FRANCE falls from the list of mighty nations
a huge shell scars ninety miles from the
shores Of conquered France to the heart of Eng
land; Japan looks about with her long-naled
fingers ready to scratch and grab. All this hap
pens thousands of miles away but young men in
the United States start to the polling booths, post
Offices and empty store rooms to register for duty
in Uncle Sans service
America doesn't want war. The people of the
country have no intention of sending men to fight
another battle on the other side of our protective
oceans. However, they do not want anyone COM
ing to these shores to find nation unprepared and
ready for the fate of France.
Young potters and the sons of potters along
with all others between the ages of Fl and 35 will
register October 16. Approximately one out Of
every forty who sign will be called to spend year
of intensive training for this kind of war in
which mechanics are more in demand than expert
markSmen
While peace-time conscrption is not welcomed
here few will deny that it is good thing for the
nation. Benefits will be many on the physical side
as undernourished youths eat on Uncle Sam and
physical exams lead to the correction of many
otherwise unknown ills. Discouraged, out-of-work
men will pick up in spirit as they perform their
tasks while the many contacts between men from
different walks of life will give everyone better
slant on his fellowmen.
More important however, is the fact that the
draft is Of the first steps in making this De-
mOcracy so formidable dictators will refrain from
looking with envy at our huge wealth. great cities
and natural resources. Our might will be such that
actual defense will be unnecessary.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
HATTERS' UNION DONATES
$4,000 TO RED CROSS

New York City GLNS).-Contri-
buttons by it's members of one-half
days pay have enabled the United
Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers
international Union to make an initial
payment of $4,000 to the American
Red Cross, Max Zaritsky, president of
the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery
Workers International Union, an
nounced. Additional sums will be
forthcoming during the next few
weeks.
Decision to raise a war relief fund
among it's $4,000 members was made
by the unions general executive board
last June, but the seasonal nature of
the headwear trades makes it neces-
sary to collect the fund over an eX-
tended period, he explained.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
Workers Coll Off Strike
To Push Defense Job

Boston QLNS).-Striking employees
of the Gable Raincoat Company's
plants at South Boston and Stoughton
returned to work rather than risk
holding up national defense work,
state officials announced. The COM
pany is working on a contract for
raincoats for the Army. The workers
struck for higher pay and working
hours shorter than those under con-
tracts which expired Sept. l.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26

glasses. More than a million and half school
children have impaired hearing, at least some of
which is due to unhygienc home conditions. At
least two-thirds of our school children in need
of dental care"
Facts such as these do not justify complacent
attitude toward the problem of caring for the
health Of Americas children and point to the need
of continuing determined efforts for further i'm
of their health conditions.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
WHY?

A modern dairy farm is an expensive establish
ment. A typical one in New York state, for
example, involves an average investment of from
81 900 to $4,000, according to the New York
State College of Agriculture Probably this would
be typical for practically any other section of the
country To operate business Of this size re-
quires more than a knowledge of farming 1t re-
qures a thorough knowledge Of technical problems
of marketing. That is why modern farmers rely
more and more on their marketing coOperativeS
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
NIGHT LAW UPHELD

Hartford, Conn.-The Connecticut
Supreme Court has unanimously held
valid the law prohibiting the employ
ment of women in restaurants after
10 p. m. A group of women entertain
ers in restaurant asked an injunction
against the State Labor Department
restraining it from enforcing the law
The Supreme Court denied the request
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
WHAT NEXT?

Success of two experimental
three-layer coach-sleepers on rail
road lines between Chicago and
Seattle has led the Pullman Com
pany to begin building two more
of the new cars. Passengers may
use the cars by paying for coach
ticket plus approximately 30 per
cent of the standard lower berth
fare. Receipts of the first two
cars, recently put in service, show
they are paying.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
BOILER MAKERS STRIKE

New Orleans GLNS).-A. F. of L.
boiler makers in New Orleans to the
number of 500 are on strike for an
increase in the scale from 95 cents
an hour to 81. Employers say they can
not pay the advanced scale as they
are in competition with shops on the
Gulf coast and threaten to close their
doors.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
Truths Pondered While
Riding At Anchor
MR.. MODESTUS
Q THIRTY TONS OF PAPER
Q FOR ONE BATTLESHIP
. TONS MORE OF PAPER
. FOR PROPAGANDA
To build a battleship

To build battleship
First, take 80 tons of paper
You need it, for blue prints of the
ships parts
After that, it will call for other
tons of paper
Insulations, of electric wires, decks,
partitions and the like
But primarily, before men Gao be
trusted to work on it
You must put down in visible, per-
manent record
Every plate and bar, cable and mast,
gun and store-room-
So that agreement may be had on
work to be done
All factors combining to make a
harmonious whole
For this, nothing has proven so eff
cient as paper.
x X X
Two centuries before Christ
China was using paper; had skilled
paper makers
Arab Moslems captured some, at
Samarkand, A. D. 751-
These taught paper making to Mo-
hammedans-
Who, through Moors, carried the
art to Spain
Italy learned to make good paper,
in 18th century,
Probably from Jews, exiled by
Spanish intolerance.
x X X
Without paper, Gutenberg's press
was mere incident
England's Pro t e S ia n revolution
would not have been possible
Modern education would not have
been even a dream
Aristotle, Virgil, Chaucer, would be
secret documents
Science would be still a mess of
Alchemist heresies-
Dark Ages would still be dark, with
no light even in America.
X x X
Hand written books are products of
addition
Printing adds higher mathematics to
propaganda
A disintegrating ray, effective for
paper
Could clamp Hitler's disciplines upon
blindfolded world
For a period as long as Genghis
Khan's empire
Papyrus pith, sliced, pressed and
pieced-
Lambs skins, dressed and bleach
ed
Birch bark, taken in autumn months,
piled under weights
Flat stones, for slow and painful
scratchings-
These indicate the crawling trail by
which men climbed
To levels where fibres, afloat in
water, caught in sieves-
Formed sheets, to be dried, sized,
trimmed
For scribblers to use, unroll, write
upon
Then store in cylinders of brass.
x x X
But these slow fractions of move
ment--
Now are swept into hurricanes of
action by harnessed wheels
Belching forth tons of fibres, to
knit and weave and bind
Replacing slow tracery of pens by
laundering tanks Of ink
All of which was elemental prere-
quisite-
To congealment of thought in planes
and bombs
Now threatening to reverse the very
streams of history
Replacing living flow with glacial
freezing of human thought.
x X x
English kings had Bibles hung open
in churches
From which came Biblical English,
religion, patriotism
Fixing unified tradition of English
backbone
Against which even kings broke
their lances of power
Against which Nazi screeching
armadas bring no terror.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26

Organized labor has been giving and will con-
tnue to give Whole-heartcd cooperation in the
national defense program to the end that we may
become so strong that no foreign nation will dare
attack us-George Meaney, Secretary Treasurer,
American Federation of Labor
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26

Oddly: Men rent expensive offices
so people can find them conveniently
and then hire secretaries and re-
ceptionists to keep 'em out.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26
WISDOM
+ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

When you start qualifying lib
erty, watch out for the conse-
quence to yOu.-Abraham Lincoln.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-09-26

One exceedingly important change
in the draft law was made by the
House, after the Senate had passed
its version. The change involved the
industrial conscription clause. AS orig
inally stated, government could have
taken over any business and no pro-
vision was made for ever returning it
to private ownership. The clause was
so generally worded as to make it pos
sible to use the power to commander
for political purposes-to punish po-
litical enemies and reward political
friends.
The new clause is considered far
better. Checks are provided against
graft and political favoritism. A COM
mandeered business must be returned
to private ownership after five years.
And no business can be seized until a
number of high officials testify, with
adequate proof, that no other solution
is possible.
Large share of the credit for this
Ichange must go to Wendell Willkie,
who instantly pointed to the dangers
in the first version of the industrial
clause. The House acted
Iswiftly after Mr.. Willkie spoke, and
the Senate cOncurred
Evening star., 1940-03-24

IN small town outside Paris called lei
FEseque (The Bishop Lives Here)
4 young Irishman with red hair, hazel eyes
and long, thoughtful face sat at a sidewalk
table slipping coffee and reading book. Lei
rEveque was a green little suburb then (nore
metropolitan now and the local priest liked
to sit and sip coffee, too. Arriving this par
ticular morning at the cafe, the priest eyed
the young foreigner with interest. He looked,
Father Louis decided, like St. Joseph.
The priest opened conversation and was
astounded This young man knew seven
languages He was learned beyond anyone
Father Louis had known: he could discuss
history. religious philosophy, anything. After
an enhancing two hours the Father asked:
And what brings you to our village, SOM"
Il am seeking wife"
It was true. John o Carroll, born in County
Limerick, had been hercely intent scholar
from childhood. But shortly after he had
secured teaching job in West Bromwich.
moke-darkened suburb of Birmingham,
England, the thought had occurred to him:
Il should be getting married. 1t should be
a German girl. to help me with my German,
or French girl to help me with my French"
That summer he took course at Kiel Uni
versity, but he didn't find German bride.
The next summer he studied at the famous
Sorbonne, in Paris, and subconscious feel
for country green had drawn him to Lei
rEveque
After listening to John O'Carroll's story,
Father Louis beamed at him across the coffee
ar, obviously of good character. And man
with job! The old priest fell victim to the
age-old failing of matchmaking.
Perhaps have solution. . The Coun-
tess de Rosiere, widow, has two daughters,
very charming. IT,. Family unexcelled, but
Evening star., 1940-03-24

they've lost all their money. >. Well, you
know how it is-a French girl without a
dowry. :"
John O'Carroll listened A little later pho
tographs we're exchanged. References came
from Ireland, from West Bromwich. Serious
young O'Carroll was taken to call formally
on the Countess de Rosiere. 1t would be the
elder daughter, Helene, of course. The suitor
did not see her at first but she, kneeling at
a pinhole in a curtain, saw him. Personable
enough, thank goodness, she decided.
LET me see," whispered Yvonne, the
younger sister; but Helene shouldered her
away. mo! MOI" she scolded, and looked
again. studying the long, intent face.
HELENE DE RoslERE had dazzling fair hair
somewhat unusual for French girl and
blue eyes brighter than cornhowers. She never
saw John O'Carroll alone, even for moment,