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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

Does your child's nose run or is i,
sore? Does the child shuttle? Are the
eyes red? Are there fever sores a.
round the nose and mouth? Does the
child seem dull? Does he breathe
through his mouth all or most of the
time? Does he take cold easily? Does
he snore?
If the answer to any of these is
yes" your child may have some
trouble of the nose and throat. Take
him to the doctor for an examina-
ton,
Diseased tonsils hold poisonous
germs which may cause trouble not
only in the throat, but in other parts
If the body. Adenoids may cause
mouth breathing which is a serious
handicap, tending to lower health
and to seriously damage the develop
ment of the teeth. Masto;d trouble.
meningitis, or brain abscess and ear
troubles often follow diseased ton
sis and adenoids. Both mouth
breathing and repeated attacks OF
tonsillitis are serious conditions, and
it is not fair to the child to allow
them to continue. Children do not
outgrow diseased tonsils or adenoids.
If the doctor recommends treatment
or removal of the tonsils or adenoids,
follow his advice.
Maybe you are planning to send
your little boy or girl to school
next term for the first time. 1t will
be an important event in your child's
life. Until now, he has lived a pro-
tected life in the home.
During the weeks before he COM
mences school, try to get him in as
physically perfect condition as poss-
IDLE.
Have his teeth examined and ar
ed for.
Take him to your family physician
or to a preschool conference for a
thorough examination to make GER
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31
Report Charges Now Abolished By
Telephone Company On Intra State Calls

PAW in other states. Statements on
file with this Commission show that
the tax bill has increased during the
past ten years from S7.65 TO $11.59
| per telephone per annum, while the
total annual telephone revenue per
average Company telephone has been
reduced 1920 per telephone during
that time. 1t is also interesting to
note that the total tax bill paid
in or allocated to Mississippi is con-
siderably in excess of the net reve-
"The greatest benefit probably
which has accrued to telephone US
ers in Mississippi is the result of
the large number Of places which
have been able to secure improve
ments in service in changing the old
magnetic system to the common
battery or flash light, all of which
was brought about by cooperation
on the part of the telephone of
ficials, the public and this com
mission, all working together in har-
mony to secure the improvements.
"Our records Indicate that since
1886 twenty-three exchanges in the
state have secured a common battery
or flash light system replacing the
magnetic system. while prior to that
time there were only thirty ex-
changes in the state having such a
system. At 81 exchanges throughout
the state the mageno system has been
replaced with the dial system, Jack
son not included. Six new dial ex-
changes have been established at
Goodman, Walnut, Pace, Ethel, Bel
mont and Baldwin.
"At the insistence of members of
this Commission and a substantial
number of prominent citizens of
Smith County, Southern Bell officials
have been prevailed upon to extend
its toll service from Laurel to Tay-
louisville, Raleigh and Mize and es-
tablish a dial exchange at Raleigh
and Taylorsville. At this time Smith
County is just about isolated until
the new service is established which
will be prior to January /, 1912,
"By cooperating with Southern
Bell officials, we were able during
the early part of last year to secure
new low rural exchange rates and
telephone service has already been
extended to a large number of ru-
communities which heretofore
not have any service.
The Company has promptly met
every request made upon it for ser
vice in connection with national de-
Tense, including Camp Shelby at
and the Air Fields at
Jackson and Meridian, together with
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

In commenting upon Order num-
Der 1902 Of the Mississippi Public
Service Commission, abolishing the
report charge on intrastate tele.
phone calls. Chairman II. II. Casteei
Of the Commission gave out the fol
lowing statement:
"Our Commission has reach an
agreement with a responsible official
Of the Southern Bell Telephone g.
Telegraph Company in connection
with report charges on ~intrastatc
telephone calls to the effect that said
charges are to be abolished from and
after 1901 A. NJ, July 10, 1871,
which will result in a saving to tele-
phone users in Mississippi Of be-
tween 5000 and S25 600 annual
ly.
at is proper at this time to re-
view some of the accomplishments of
this Commission during the past six
or eight years as a result of coopera-
ton with Southern Bell officials in
securing a large number of rate re-
ductions and adjustments through
conferences rather than litigation.
The charge for a hand set or cradle
type of telephone was reduced twice .
and finally eliminated entirely, as a
of which all subscribers may
now enjoy the use of this equip
ment without extra charge for the
service.
Also, substantial reductions were
made in connection and move charges
which have not only been a great
benefit to subscribers who moved
one location to another but new
,ustmers were able to have service
Installed at a considerable reduc-
ion in many instances.
Telephone officials claim that be-
'ause Of the large number of small
Exchanges in Mississippi, many of
are operated at a loss, and
which represent a considerable in
'estment the net return on the en-
ire investment in the state is low.
While the tax bill is high as measured
-" taxes paid by the Com
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

the large sbipbuilding plant at Pas
cagoula. Work will soon begin 10
serve the new Air Fields at Biloxi,
Columbus and Greenville. All of this
work is being done with the hope
that the service will be required and
continued over a long period of time;
otherwise, the Telephone Company
viii have made a substantial invest
ment upon which is will receive no
revenue.
According to statements on file
with this Commission, during the
past nine years the Southern Bells
investment in the state has increas-
ed from approximately SIG. 600, 900
to nearly S21, 900, 900 and we be-
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

tain there are no physical defects
needing correction. If he has not
already been ~vaccinated against
smallpox and immunized against dip
htheria. be sure t o have this done.
Every child should enter school with
this protection.
Send your child to school proper
ly prepared.
Poliomyelitis is caused by a very
small virus which is present in the
nose. throat and intestinal tract Of
sick persons and carriers. 1t enters
the body through the upper part
Of the mucous m%embrance of the
nose ard by swallowing. Signs of
the disease usually develop between
7 and IA days after exposure.
The first signs may be very in
definite. Usually, however, moder-
ate fever occurs as we'll as head
ache, perhaps vomiting and consti-
patton, and some stiffness or pain in
the back of the neck. The patient
may be drowsy or irritable.
1t is very important that the
patient be put to bed and that the
physician becalled Immediately.
With cases increasing in the state.
way from crowds and that they
it is urgent that children be kept a.
avoid overfatigue. Fifty-three cases
of poliomyelitis already have been
reported in Mississippi this year.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

Powers, Mrs. Floyd Shades, Mrs. A.
l.. McNair and Mary Martha Boat
HrgIht visited Mr.. and Mrs. PaaI
Boatwright last Friday.
Friends Of Mrs. +. T.. Tate are
very sorry to hear Of her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Mason and
Mary Ann spent the day Sunday with
Mrs. W. C.. Guess in Love.
Mr.. George Mcclellan visited Miss
Sue Bailey in McCool Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Rosamond and
son from Lexington called on friends
here Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31
WEST NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. T. D. Persons and children
of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. II. l..
McInguale and children Of Gulf
Port and Mrs, r. G.. Harrison of
Starkville spent Friday with Mrs.
Max Arnold.
The PIT. A. is giving a three act
play "Oh Doctor" August 9Th. Ev-
erybody invited.
Gard OF Thanks
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to
our dear friends and neighbors for
their many acts of kindness; the
beautiful flowers, their presence and
sympathy in our Bereavement.
MRS. s. l.. MURFF,
and CHILDREN.
We are very sorry to hear of
Charles Walton Campbell falling out
of a tree and breaking his arm.
Mrs. S. P. Johnson from Green
vile spent Saturday with her moth
err, Mrs. s. l.. Murff.
Mrs. John Holmes is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Richard Brock Of Jack
son.
Master Roy Rogers returned to
his home in Little Rock, Ark. after
spending a week with his aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Rogers.
Mrs. Walton McCreary returned
home Saturday from a vacation on
the X. NJ. B. Train.
Mrs. John Blalock from Crawford
sville, Ark, Mrs. Harold Edison and
Miss Edison from Morris, Ark. and
Mr.. Joe Sanders from Walls visited
friends and relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Ingram shopped
In West Monday morning.
Mrs. l.. II. Cade and Mr.. Andrew
Smith shopped in West Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Tate transacted
business in Carrolton Wednesday af-
%ternoon.
Mr.. ID. b. Campbell and Mr.. K.
NJ Gordin left Sunday for a stay in
Hot Springs, Ark. for their health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Bauds from
Jackson were Sunday afternoon
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Cade.
Mrs. d. Fl. Rhyme spent the week
end at home.
Mr.. Henry Paul Sullevant and
mother, Mrs. J. II. Sullivant visited
relatives here Sunday. :
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Rogers and
Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Rosamond at
DR.. Elmore's funeral in Du-
rant Sunday morning.
Mrs. w. +. Mcclellan from Phil
llpps visited DR.. and Mrs. J. S.
Rosamond Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pate Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Campbell
motored to Durant Sunday.
Mrs, C. c. Cade stopped in West
Monday morning.
Mrs. t. A. Boatwright, Mrs. Alvin
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-31

lieve by reason of this fact that Mis-
sissippians today are receiving tele-
phone service through modern eq-
uipment as good as is to be had any,
where in this country"
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Evening star., 1941-07-08

matter of helping any nation
fighting Hitlerism, is luke-warm
toward the U. S. S. R. Naturally
Communist politicians blame the
Ambassador and his staff for
this state of affairs. They are
criticized for not having properly
prepared the ground for the
emergency as it exists today.
Judging from Moscow reports,
the Ambassador will have to do
a lot Of explaining II Stain sur
wives the German attack. If
Stain falls, Oumansky and his
staff will have to hope for better
times for Russia. Meanwhile if
puppet governments are installed
by the Germans throughout
Soviet territory, he Is certain TO
remain in Washington and live
in the relative comfort of the
other diplomats wit out
country. Should Hitler be sue
cessful in overthrowing Stain.
it Is certain the United States
will refuse TO recognize any
government Hitler sets up and
Oumansky will be free to remain
here as the representative of a
non-existing state with some
s30,000,00o at the disposal Of the
Embassy to meet the cost Of
living.
Evening star., 1941-07-08

luton proposing an amendment
TO the Constitution which pro-
vided that before war could be
declared or this country 60 to war,
except in a case of invasion by
foreign foe, the people should vote
in national referendum-for or
against war, with a majority de-
Gliding. The Ludlow proposal,
entirely antagonistc to the
system of representative govern
ment set up under the ConStitu-
ton of the United States as it
was, at least would have had a
legal standing, had 1t been adopt
ed. The polls of public opin-
ion, upon which the Congress is
expected now TO act, have no
legal status whatever.
Yet, how many members Of
Congress and high officials of
the government wait today the
results of this poll or that,
whether they be conducted by
DR.. George Gallup, the New York
Daily News, Representative Fish
or any other agency, before ven-
turing to comment or to act on
public questions of vital interest
to the country? Too many, if
appearances are correct. The
elected representatives, who
should be the leaders Of the
people, and under the constitu-
tional system are supposed to be,
are ceasing to be leaders. They
wait and see, blown this way or
that, according to the statistics
fed them by the pollerS.
Bishop Expresses View.
Bishop Joseph P. Hurley,
Roman Catholic bishop of the
diocese of st. Augustine, Fla,
speaking over the radio Sunday,
discussed American foreign
policy, and came to the conclu-
sion that the question of war
with the Nazis should be left
ito the Commander in Chief
(the President who alone, in
constant, loyal communication
with Congress and in consulta-
ton with his military and naval
advisers. is capable of bringing
us safely through the dangers
which encompass us" Bishop
Hurley does not believe in ref
erendum to the mass of the
American people on a question
of national defense in the emer-
genCy which now confronts the
country. In his opinion, this vital
question should be left to the
elected representative of the
people-the people who last No
vember voted for aid to the
democracies, although they also
voted for avoidance of war.
Since We are confronted with
a conflict between aid to the
Allies and avoidance of war, who
shall decide?" asked Bishop Hur-
Evening star., 1941-07-08

called that the Northern operators
refused at first to sign any contract
unless the Southern operators did
likewise. The Southerners bolted the
conference. Mr.. Lewis wouldn't let
any mines reopen unless the
Southerners accepted his terms. The
National Defense Mediation Board
stepped in and forced a truce. The
mines were reopened and negotia-
tions were resumed. Then the threat
of strike came again as the South
baked at the elimination of the
wage differential. Finally recogniz-
ing that the administration was
determined to settle all labor
troubles by giving the unions every
thing they asked for, and that the
National Defense Mediation Board
favored it, II of the Southern dis
tricts capitulated. Mr.. Lewis insisted
that the 18th should comply or he
would call a Nationwide strike on
July 7. The 18th bowed.
This brief history of how one man
had won sufficient economic power
to dominate an industry and regu-
Evening star., 1941-07-08

than war, Oumansky would be
recalled to give account of his
stewardship of the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics affairs
in the United States.
1t is only since the German
attack on Russia that Stain real
lied the hodgepodge his Ambas-
sador has made in his mission in
the United States.
Found Excellent Situation.
When Oumansky succeeded
Alexander Troyanovsky, he found
an excellent situation for the
Soviets. The former Ambassador
had handled America with gloves.
He had had useful experience as
ambassador in Toxic. When he
came here he smoothed over
most of the prejudices of the
American people in a gentle way.
Instead Of talking about the bless
ings of Communism, he spoke
softly of the dangers to the world
from Germany and frequently
intimated that the day might
come when all would have to as
sociate to meet the common men,
ace-Nazi expansion. Whether
Troyanovsky had much to do with
the Communist propaganda in
this country probably will never
be known. If he had, he con-
Quoted his campaign in a MASTER
ly manner, because none sus-
pected him. The few years he
spent here made Russia more
friends than enemies.
He was treated better than
many a representative Of a demo-
cratic power because he had a
pleasant personality and was
liked by all with whom he came
in contact.
Constantin Oumansky is the
youngest Ambassador ever to
come to Washington. This is his
first ambassadorial post. Before
embarking on diplomatic
career he had ben closely con-
nected with the press in Moscow.
His only experience in the diplo-
matte field was his l8 months as
counselor of the Soviet Embassy
In Washington. His chief occu-
patton IN those days was to
shadow his chief, Troyanovski,
and see that he did not depart
Evening star., 1941-07-08

ed the Navy to MAI. G. Fielding Eliot.
take all necessary steps to protect
communications in the approaches
between Iceland and the United
States. mean that he has ordered
fire to be opened upon any dis
turbers of the peace or attackers
of peaceful commerce within those
approaches?
The answer to the first question
may be guessed at; it is probably
that Germany will do nothing be-
cause she is too busy elsewhere, and
because, having lost the services OF
three out of four Of her capital
ships, she does not possess the
means to interfere if she wanted to.
The answer to the second question
Is of far greater importance.
Iceland occupies most 1mpor-
tant position in the strategy of the
North Atlantic under the conditions
now prevailing. Reykjavik, its chief
seaport, is but 1874 nautical miles
from the River Clyde and 923 from
Liverpool-a matter of four to five
hours for bombing planes, a day and
half for destroyers at economical
speeds, three to four days for
normal conveys.
If British responsibility for the
protection Of conveys. or at any
rate the more important conveys,
is to be reduced to this little
measure, 1t will be of very great
benefit indeed; for 1t would be
possible to route the conveys whose
protection was Of chief importance
by way Of Iceland without undue
loss of time, the additional steam
ing distance being roughly about
25 per cent greater as between Hall
fax and Liverpool, and proportion
ately between other ports Of ar
rival and departure.
Protection From Air.
1t is further to be noted that
considerable protection from the air
could be afforded by this route. Con-
sidering Newfoundland, Capt Fare
well, Greenland. and Iceland as
points Of air support, continued
toward the British Isles by the
Faroes, Orkneys and Shetlands,
there Is no point on this route
which is more than $50 miles from
friendly air base. This enables
patrol planes to cover tho whole
lane In which conveys might be
Evening star., 1941-07-08

zone" two ques-
tions will i'm
mediately arise
as of m a ] or
interest:
% What. II
anything, W i'll
Germ a ny at
tempt to d o
about it?
90 Does the
President, in his
proc "a nation
statement tlS,t
he has instruct
Evening star., 1941-07-08
Iceland Coup For-Reoching
U. 5. Occupation Of Outpost Seen os Turning Point
Of War; Nozis Held Unable to RetuIiote

expected to move. Furthermore, the |
distances between bases shorten as
the British Isles are approached,
so that from the Faroes onward
fighter patrols can come out to the
rescue of threatened shipping
within very brief periods of time.
Considerable aid could also be given
by bombers on the way to the
British Isles. which could fly armed
from Newfoundland onward, cover
Ing the distance in a series of short
flights and maintaining constant
watchfulness over the sea insofar
as visibility permitted.
In addition to dealing with actual
German attacks on conyoys from
the air, there would be an excellent
chance that any German scouting
planes venturing within the defined
area of operations would be seen
and destroyed or driven off. This is
highly important, for it must be
remembered that German bombing
flights do not go out just on the
chance they might find a convoy
their gas capacity does not permit
such hit-or-miss procedures-but
are called for and directed to their
prey by scouting planes. In the
Mediterranean the British have dis
covered that the presence even of
few fighter planes with a convoy
almost invariably enables them to
locate and deal with the Axis scouts,
and that when these are promptly
detected there is no bombing attack.
1t should be added that the elimi-
nation of German scout planes will
do a great deal toward hampering
their submarine operations, which
are also largely dependent on air
reconnaissance.
Turning Point Seen.
1t remains, however, TO be seen
whether or not the President has
issued orders for operations so ex-
tensive and drastic in character.
His proclamation sounds as though
he had: "All necessary measures"
may be taken to mean just that.
Should this prove TO be the case, we
may have reached a turning point
in the war, for the entry of America
thus far into the field of active
participation at a moment when
Germany is engaged with Russia
may be of far-reaching effect. 1t
will enable larger immediate deliv-
cries of war material to be made to
Britain, and it will give greater
assurance to the British in the use
Of the material they now have on
hand. so that the British offensive
pleasures in the west, already at
tanning so high scale of intensity,
may be yet further intensified. If
this compels the Germans to trans
fer air forces back to the west, these
may be badly mauled in detail, and
the German attacks on Russia may
be slowed down. If the Germans
do not transfer their forces to meet
the rising British efforts, which
may soon be supplemented by
coastal, parachute and air-borne
raids. the destruction may reach a
point at which any resumption Of
the German offensive in the west
this year will be impossible.
(Copyrisht. 1s41. New York Tribune, tne)
Evening star., 1941-07-08
By CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Ambassador Constantine Ou-
mansky is watching with some
what mixed feelings the death
struggle between the armed forces
of his country and those of the
Axis.
AS a Russian, he hopes the
Germans will be defeated, and
as a member of the Communist
Party he hopes this will mean
the survival of Communism. But
at the same time, he would not
shed bitter tears if Big Boss
Stain were to lose face with his
people and be ousted.
Ambassador Oumansky no
longer is in favor at Moscow, and
If the situation became such that
the Kremlin dictator had time to
attend to less pressing business
Evening star., 1941-07-08
This Changing World
Oumonsky Watches Soviet-Nozi Struggle
With Mixed National and Personal Feelings

from Communist fundamentals.
When he took over formally,
he changed the tone of the
Embassy and streamlined 1t in
accordance with wishes Of a
certain group in Moscow which
did not like the bourgeois"
methods of Oumansky's pred
ecessor. The growing hostility
of the American people toward
the Soviet after Stain signed up
with Hitler in 1889 compelled
Oumansky to withdraw farther
into his shell. Now that Hitler
has turned against his former
comrade in arms and is in a
good position to destroy Stain,
If not Russia, Oumnasky is help
less and cannot fulfill the orders
from Moscow to tell the Ameri-
can people that the defeat Of
Russia may mean the defeat of
democracy.
Moscow does not like failures.
1t approved all the orthodox
policies of its Ambassador at a
time when they tailed with the
views of the leaders and when
America was "just one of those
bourgeois countries" that did not
matter in the long run.
Stain Not Encouraged.
But now America is MoscoW's
white hope. Information Stain
gets about this country is far
from encouraging. He is told
that even though the adminis-
tration understands the neces-
sity Of assisting the Soviet in its
struggle against Hitler, there is
a lack of enthusiasm among the
people the administration finds
difficult to overcome. The press,
which could do much toward ex-
planning to the American people
that this is not a question of
helping Communism, but merely