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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04

HAZEL
EYES
BY HAZEL BRANNoN


al Music Week throughout the nation
as is our annual custom.
Music is probably the most widespread
enjoyment in the world. All peoples OF
nations, civilized and uncivilized, enjoy
music of some kind. The extent of a
peoples culture is almost always shown
in the type of music they enjoy and APP
preciate.
The drums Of war this year as in the
years past make a far greater din than
does the music of our day. But at least
we can observe this national music week
hoping that by the time 1915 comes
around we will be through with war and
the blessed music of peace can be en-
joyed throughout the world.
Americans generally had not realized
just how far along the road to socialism
we nave come until the government took
over Montgomery-War in Chicago and
forcibly elected Sewell Avery, manager,
from his office.
II any person had said five years ago
that the government would take troops
and take over a business engaged in
n~on-defense work most people would
have thought he was crazy. The transit
ton Of our government from a repre-
sentative democracy to a socialistic
bureaucracy has been worked so insidi-
ously and come about SO gradually that
only a small part of our total citizens
realize just what "a stranglehold the
b~ureaucrats and socialists have in this
country today.
The death Of George Morris removes
the ranks one of the best writer's In
Washington today. The Commercial-Ap-
peal and other papers using the column
which he wrote from Washington will
miss his coverage in the nations capital
n his Interpretation Of Washington
affairs.
It was not our pleasure to know MIR.
Morris personally but through his pen
we knew him to be American, capable,
honoest, fearless. He was not afraid to
write of things as he saw them and his
frequent, criticisms of the New Deal and
its sociAlistic doctrines were always has
ed on something solid and fundamental.
He was a master Of sarcasm and used
1t to powerful effect in many of his
writings but he tried always to be fair.
We shall miss him as will thousands
of his readers. We hope the CA will
be able to get someone to fill his shoes.
Writers like George Morris are not in
abundance.
Durant is going to have a youth
Canteen" or something of the kind.
Over $500. in money has already beer
subscribed to take care of decorating
and furnishing u store building uptown
on Front Street which has been rented
for the young people of teen age in the
schools of Durant.
This project is being sponsored by the
PTA in response to requests from the
young people and Mrs. Dan Comfort
heads the planning assisted by a group
of Durant women from every club in
town.
Anyone wanting to contribute to this
worthwhile activity is asked to contact
Mrs. Comfort or her committee. Any
donation. large or small. will be ap-
preciated.
Recreation will be wholesome and
supervised in this center and admission
will be by card ONLY.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04

To save all your pity for others
The child whose daddy is gone,
And the windows and hsartbroken
mothers,
Who see no more hope in the dawn.
Waste not your pity on soldiers.
We're ready if need be to die,
The man on the ground, the man on thu
ship,
And the man in the far blue sky.
If we should perish why pity?
It's the sleep of a moment and then
The streets of a great Golden City
Shall peal to our laughter again.
Ii We should die why sorrow?
Our glory shall never die.
For high in the skies of tomorrow
The banners of freedom will fly.
CLEMENT L. LOCKWOOD
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04
Presbyterian Church

Henry s. Robinson, Pastor
Sunday School. 10000
Morning Services, 11:00
Evening Worship. 500
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04
PICKENS RED CROSS

Red Cross Honor Roll-Mrs. Mark
Hanna. Mrs. Nell Anderson. Mrs. T. J.
Horton, Miss Matte Mae Hart, Mrs.
Gladys Gordon, Mrs. c. V. Maxwell.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04
WEST RED CROSS HONOR ROLL

West Miss. April 30, 1914
Mrs. Walter Brock, Mrs. b. w. Cress-
we'll. Mrs. T.. c. Alexander, Mrs. Daisy
Stevens, Mrs. W. T. Hand, Mrs. Mar
jorie Hathcock, Mrs. w. L. Wright, Mrs.
b. L. Hathcock, Mrs. G.. L. Brock.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-05-04


1945 to meet the needs of working wom-
en- with children. The Federal Work:
Agency is now financing the followine
services in connection with nursery
schools or child-care centers-informa-
tion centers for parents, health care.
visiting teacher service to work closely
with parents on needs of children en-
rolled at centers, and some transporta
ton of children between their homes
and the c~enters. Communities where
women with children under two years
are needed for war work now may apply
to FWA for fundh to establish group
care for these children.
Sell Corn To Government
Farmers in the surplus-producing
counties of the corn belt are urged by
the War Department, the War Produc-
ton Board, and the War Food Admins
tration to sell corn to the Government
to assure continued production of criti-
cal war materials, the Department of
Agriculture announced. The appeal is for
corn not required for the farmers own
needs or the needs of feeders in their
own communities.
Roundup
Civilians have been ailocated 100, 0OO.-
COO pounds of Cheddar cheese for the
quarter ending in June, WA says i.
oPA announces that 10000 new passen-
ger automobiles and 10000 new adults
bicycles will be available for eligible
applicants in May . More than IL 900
wives and infants were given medical
and hospital care in March under the
emergency maternity and infant-care
program, according to the Department
of Labor Dairy owners will find it
easier to purchase water heaters as a
result of a WPB action removing re-
strictions from sales of direct hand
tired (solid fueD hot water heaters OF
he following types-bucket-a-day
,toves, dome-type water heaters. and
service water and tank heaters :.
There was no net charge in the average
cost of living essentials between Febru-
airy Is and March 15 because lower food
prices balanced higher costs of spring
clothing, house hold equipment, and SER
vices, the Labor Department reports 49,
Pot type oil burners may now be pur-
chased by consumers without a prefer
.ence rating, WPB says. but. in the case
of new installations, authorization for
delivery of fuel oil must be obtained
from PAW before purchase can be made
-. According to WA, of an estimated
1000 900 extra farm workers needed this
year, it is expected that about 1000, 900
will be boys and girls under Is years
of age and about SOC, 900 will be women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Much-Morried Men Sentenced

Salt Lake City, May 26.--CUP)- Fifteen fundamentalists who have total of 55 wives and 283 chil- dren, today were under sentence to serve from one to five years each, and one of the wives was sentenced to spend a day in jail for screaming at the judge.
 The men were sentenced yester- day amid turbulent courtroom ses- sion in which attorneys who de- tended them against charges of un- lawfully cohabitating with their wives condemned 1886 cases of sexual immortality in Salt Lake City in l943, none Of which involved a higher fine than $5O," and immedi- ately filed notices of appeal to the state supreme court.
 Execution of sentence was de- layed until tomorrow so defendants could attempt to raise S22,5OO ad- ditional bonds required to keep them at liberty pending their appeals.
 Elderly Betsy Lee, one of the five alleged wives of Fundamentals Leader Joseph W. Musser was dragged thorugh the packed Specta- tors by sheriffs after screaming The wrath of God will be brought down upon you" at State District Judge Ray Van Cott, Jr., as he was sentencing Musser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26

Fifth War Loan Drive efforts by the plants of the American Brass Company, got underway today with the announcement that the ABC's participation in the coming drive will call for each employe. if pos sible, to purchase a Sl00 war bond tnon-maturity during the coming campaign.
 Campaign plans for the 5th War Loan Drive were outlined at a meet ing held last week in the conference room of The American Brass Com pany in Waterbury. A special War Bond Committee was formed which will have employee representatives of management and Local 25l, c. l.. O. from all branches in the Naug- atuck Valley. It was voted to hold an intensive campaign during the week of June 18th to l7th-the first week of the national drive.
 Quotas will be established for each branch in Waterbury, Torring- ton and Ansonia on the basis of an average $i00 cash (not Maturity value) purchase per employee. Reg ular payroll deductions made dur ing June and July will be credited toward branch quotas. W. Harold Dowd, general chairman of the War Bond Committee, pointed out that more than 96 per cent of the em- ployes in the plants located here in Waterbury. Torrington and Ansonia were regularly contributing better than II per cent to the Payroll Sav- ings Plan. He was particularly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Brass Plants Back
 5th War Loan Drive
Each EmplOye Urged to Purchase One $lOO Non.
 Maturity Bond From June l2 to I7

proud of the records of the Ansonia. Waterbury Brass Goods and Gene eral Machine Shop Branches which show 100 per cent participation. Several other branches are very close to that record and expect to join the 100 per cent group during the coming drive.
 Members of the special War Bond Committe care completing arrange~ ments for several new innovations to sell extra war bonds.
 The members chosen for the special War Bond Committee arc:
 Waterbury Branch-Allen Rock~ well, Prank Manzo (CIO).
 American Metal Hose Branch Ralph Donovan, Joseph DeRosa, (CIO).
 Waterbury Brass Goods Branch John Brouker, Joseph Nardella (CIO).
 French Small ube Branch--Walter White. John Rossi (CIO).
 General Machine Chop-Martin Toomey, John Cameron (CIO).
 Main office and laboratories-Eds win Earth. Richard Grossman.
 Torrington Branch-Noel Weaver, Pteer Higgins (CIOD.
 Ansonia Branch--Frank Getlein.
 Meanwhile William V. Hawkes., chairman of the payroll savings di- vision has today announced plans for a dinner of representatives of the Fifth War Loan Drive to be held at the Waterbury Country club at 6:30 D. m. Thursday, June 1.
 J. Francis Smith and John Hur- ley. state executive manaegr of the War Finance Committee. will be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Sub-Arctic c. Is Know Loneliness

Boston, May 26-(UP)-The pa- thetie loneliness of American sol- diers stationed in the subs Artic wastes and their longing for a wom- ans voice was disclosed today by a pretty WAC private recently return ed from an airborne entertainment tour Of the Baffin land regions.
 Pfc. Dolores La France, a former west coast radio star now attached to the first service command re- eruiting headquarters, said she was the first WAC ever seen at the bases she visited and at two of the out- posts she was the first white woman ever to land.
 The soldiers were delighted when sine appeared in civilian dress to sing "It's Love, Love, Love" their fayoTite song, AfteFward dozens Of c. !. Joes bashfuily approached her and said Could I talk to you just for q few minutes7' or shyly asked may just touch your hand?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Model Plane Contest
 Winners To Be Chosen
Judges Selected to Pass Judgment on 300 Entries;
 Prizes to Be Awarded Wednesday Evening

A statewide Corsair model plane contest, sponsored by Chance Vought Aircraft and the Bridgeport Aeronauts which drew 300 entries. will be climaXed on Wednesday night. May 3i. when the final Judg- ing and presentation Of awards takes place at Legion Hall, strat" ford.
 Preliminary judging will open at Legion Hall on Monday, May 20, and the public will be able to view an exhibition of all models until the final award ceremonies take place.
 Judges will be Rex B. Beisel. Gen. erai Manager of Chance Yought Aircraft: Paul s. Baker, Engineer ing Manager; and Boone T. Guy ton, Chief Experimental Test Pilot Earl Bud" Gay, of Bridgeport. ono of the states leading model airplane builders, will be advisor to the judges.
 Tn addition to handsome trophies winners will be given War Bonds and an opportunity to tour the Chance Vought plant 10 see for themselves how the life-size corsair fighter planes are built on the as- sembly lines.
 Contest officials this week ex- pressed surprise at the high quality of workmanship in the corsair models, especially those made by very young contestants. Many oi the miniature planes had workable controls and other features which showed greta fidelity to the orig inal design of the airplane,
 The entrants have been divided into two classes, an open class with no age limit for contestants, and a junior group whose entrants had not reached their 18th birthdays as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Summer Welles Boosts
 Appeal For Refugees
Former Undersecretary of State Halls Three-FrOnt
 Humanitarian Effort; $32,OOO,OOO National Quota

idents War Refugee Board. the agencies in the United Jewish Ap. peal are now engaged in a concerted effort to bring many hundreds of refugee children and adults out of the Balkans into Palestine. The Joint Distribution Committee is pro- yiding the transportation for the refugees. many of whom are chu- dren whose parents were slain by the Nazis in Europe. After their aF- rival in Palestine, the United Pales- tine Appeal makes possible their settlement and rehabilitation in rural and urban eenters of the Jew ish homeland.
 Refugees who reach the United States from Spain and Portugal are assisted by the National Refugee Service,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
SELECT CORN FOR YOUR LOCALE
Crows, Dry Wsstbsv And Bevsvs, Enemies

taking any one variety and makp Ing sowlngs every tgo weeks or by sowing at one time several VaFs letles which mature at different dates, Gulslvatlon should Do regNlaT, but shallow Weeds must De Kept out ana the surface 0f the soil loose, Rneker growth should not De IeS mQyedl Y ls needed foT ear ass yel0pmept,
 Choose hybrid VsEletias, Golden Gross haDtaD, matuTlng ln Rb days, and Maa0D's GeldeD Midget paatuTs Ing ip 70 days, are excellent corn lypes foF the average home RaFdenb Golaon Gross hantaM ears are elght Inches long with 70 t9 ll rows Of delicious keFnels, Thls corn was bred hlGh yield and uneaNelea haY0T Nak0lls 60ldeD Midget ts the sWAelest 0t Rll varieties, . really fine bnitaFryell0W sweet corn eToEE lne only ell feet tall, with aaiDty follFvlDeb eRTs just large enough 70 provide s0llm real nlunehlng ahe get midget enough te be . siaFs illng novelty,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
60.YeoE.0ld Poeifist Minister Seeks Peace

Boston. May 26-(uP)--A retired, s0-year-old Paeifist Minister had established sort of 'beachhead" today in his 0ne-man campaign 10 halt the war by gaining passage of his peace resolution at the elos- ing session Of the American Uni- tarian Associations 10th annual meeting,
 The Rev, Henry ", Pnkham of Newton, who pieketed the groups meeting yesterday with a sandwich beard letteFed with peace messages, was praised for the resolution that was unanimously adopted by fellow elerics,
 Ills plan called for the United States tO Formulate through the United Nations Council, specific proposals for peace in hsFmony Withwthe achievement Of political, cultural and spiritual freedom throughout the world and economic justice and a higher standard Of living for all peoples"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Crop ls Essy to Grew, DHt Needs Attention
Hy HENRH L PREF WTllien feT hEA

Whlls com is comparatively easy ae RTOw, it does demand attention uh00se varieties best suited tQ lov Rallly, Then elaTa agalnet crows, dry WealheF and the possibility ef boFeFs kna eaF worms,
 Corn should always be planted in blocks Of three nF more rows, never I'd c single long Fpw, hleek planting lnsllTab that lhe ears will be well flllea out, paTllenlaTly I rainy 0F windy WeAlleF prevails while tho pollen ls lying sow Aeed three 70 felF Inches apaFE and % lpeh deap, in rows le inches apaTf 1'hln out le 70 70 2 Inches apart whAn plants are about blA illehas tal, removing the weaksF planls,
 Corn soil nhoula he sell pres pared, la0se, and lerllllKad at least a seek bNlGFe haad ls sowD Mas nuFe lh advised, but any Well'bal alleed feFtllizor such nh a tslepa mlktuye k sailslAeioFY, ceTn pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
GriswoId May Win COP Choice As Running Mate
NebFosIxo Governor Urges More ViriIe Republican Policy
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By 6. BURTON HEATH NEA Stan CoEresp0ndent

Lincoln. Neb, May 2l - Among real possibilities as Republican eafl- didate for the e-presidency Is Dwight oriswold. governor of Neh- raska.
 The nominee for vice-president will, of course, be selected by the candidate for president, presumably Governor Dewey of New York. This will initiate both for and against Governor Griswold - for him, bee cause he is the sort of man who would team up well with Dewey against him, because it may seem desirable to balance the ticket" by selecting 6 legislator for second place if . governor is to head the slate.
 Dwight Griswold is one of those Republicans who have forced their heads above the morass in which their party for a time seemed to be permanently sunk. A state repre- sentative in l92l-22, state senator in l02b-2e commander of the Nebras- ka American Legion in ie29-30 and at the same time president of the state press association, he tried three times for the governorship- in 1882, 1884, and 1886. He took a rest in 1888, and came back in l940 to win. He has been governor since last month won renomination by margin of five to one over his Re- publican primary opponent.
 F0RwARD-LOOKING
 0riswold represents, in his pro- nouncements and actions as gover- nor. the attitude and philosophy of the more forward looking wing of his party. Perhaps his views could not be indicated better than by say- ing that he is friendly with and philosophically acceptable to both Governor Dewey and Wendell Will kie, and that this has not been achieved the easy way of keeping still and dodging Issues.
 For 6 long time Governor Gris- wold has been shouting from the housetops that the COP can not win merely as "the lesser Of two evils" but must have a positive, virile, forward-looking policy. T may be offending orthodox political method" he told me, but think VIC Republicans must swallow a lit- tie false pride and admit openly that certain innovations of the past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26

Sumner Welles, former Undersee- retary Of State, expressed the hope yesterday that the ss2I000. 900 nation- al campaign of the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas Needs and Palestine to bring relief and rescue aid to millions of victims of Hlilerism, would meet with wide public support, Mir. Welles' endorse ment of the United Jewish Appeal was contained in a message address. ed 10 Rabbi James G. Heller of Cin- cinnati. National Chairman of the most intensive campaign ever under taken by American Jews for the res cue of the victims of war and opera ton.
 Mir, Welles declared that he was deeply interested in the drive which provides the resources for a three front humanitarian effort including war relief and rehabilitation in AL lied, neutral and occupied countries, refugees settlement and upbullding in the Jewish homeland in Palestine and assistance 10 newcomers in the United States. The United Jewish Appeal Is the siRsle-raising insFu- ment for the Joint Distribution Committee, the United Palestine Appeal, and the National Refugee Service, the three agencies which carry on these humanitarian actlY- ities,
 In his telegram to pr, Heller the former underseegetary Of state said, T am deeply interested in the ap- peal, and ] trust that it will meet with the most widespread response .
 With the cooperation of the Pres
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Bokers May Join Strike

Detroit, May 26-fUP(-Possibilis ty that bakers may join strike Of bakery truck drivers threatened to- day to halt production Of bread in Detroit, where thousands of war workers depend on sandwiches as their luncheon mainstay,
 Samuel Hurst, President of Local 6l, said the PeanlsteFs International asked Local 326 Of the Bakers Uns lon at a meeting late yesterday, "to support the drivers tD theiF deteFs mined stand to bring about immeev late action in their contract negos tiatloD disputes He said he expect cd definite action from the bakers today,
 Approximately 1000 bakery aeliy- cry drivers were on strike, Hurst said the walkout was called to pros test gar labor board delay ip handT ling Q demand for increased pay, He said the drivers weekly wage nov Is about e70,
 The conference yesterday was ads dressed by Hurst and James Hoffa, teamsteTs representative, both ef whom urged the pleplbeTs back to work in e0mpllhbpR Agtb war iHilpT board demands, HuTst and H0ifa were scheduled to meet gtth WLB officials tQday lp efforts to reach sll agreement,
 The drivers union agreed t0 make deliveries Of bread and other baked goods only 70 h0spltals, DnFseFles, schools, sbutrins and the REgea forces,
 Frank A, V0gel, president of the DeiFoit Retail GT0eeTs Association declared thst grocery store shelves are Amptyp
 iaTheFe Just Is no bread B inc stores, that's all,p he said, The strike Is causing aeflDlie haTdsblps, especially 10 war workers BDl9 rely on bgssg for sandwiches ip Hbsg lnnchesp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26

The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin statue of Our Lady of Lourdes church will take place Sunday May 24, at 3!30 o'clock. At this ceremony all members of the Children of Mary Sodality will participate in the procession which precedes the erowning of the statue. Miss &. Dolores PaoIoni. president of the sodaIity, will have the honor of aderning the brow of the Blessed Mother. She win be assisted by Della Vanni, vice president; Mary PaEKaglini, secretary; and Jennie Daloia, treasurer. A child of the Holy Angel society will be the crown bearer.
 New members will take their oath and receive their medals on that day also. Following the coronation ceremonies a reception will be held at the parish hall. Miss Bertha Paoloni is chairman of the arrange ments committee. Refreshments will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26

l2 years are worth keeping. I have said on several occasions that some legislative changes will be necessary in New Deal innovations. But these are few. The real need is for efh- cient. impartial administration Of social legislation. The Wagner Act. as 1t stands, could be administered to promote instead of prevent friendly cooperation between bus- mess and labor. Social Security could be administered to help the unfortunate get back onto their own feet, instead of encouraging them to become lifelong relief clients"
 NO HANDSHAKER
 Griswold is 30 years old He serv- cd on the Mexican border and in the first World War, from which he emerged an artillery captain and instructor Since 1922 he has been principal owner of the Gordon Her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26

aid. a small-town weekly, rated as one of the best in the state.
 He shakes many hands. but he is no handshaker. He is, rather. a dogged. untiring undiscourag- able campaigner. In l940, win ming the governorship. he spoke in 74 towns in six days, and by mid-September had appeared at least once in 92 of Nebraska's $ 93 counties.
 That was evidence that Gris- void learns from his own errors. In 1912, having served a term as state representative, he sat back to coast into a second term with out effort-and lost by six votes.
 There are a number of aspirants for running mate to Dewey. None would add more strength to the ticket than Dwight Griswold, in the opinion of sound politicians who know him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-26
Red And Nozi Patrols Clash

Moscow, May 26-CUP)-More than 300 Germans were killed yes terday in minor reconnaissance and offensive patrol clashes with Soviet units, a Russian communique said today. No changes were reported on the eastern front.
 Seventeen German planes were shot down in air combat Wednes- day and Russian planes sank two German transports, totalling 1000 tons, on the same day in the Gulf Of Finland, the communique said.