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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Lifting the Price Lid

: The overwhelming vote by the
Senate in favor of price "decontrol"
on most market basket items and to
lift the price lid on many other COM
modities obviously paves the way
for decisive test of conflicting
theories as to what will happen if
OPA restrictions are relaxed in the
critical reconversion period. The
Senate's action on the heels of
similar though not so reaching
revolt against OPA by the House
makes inevitable a conference bill
completely unacceptable to OPA, if
the vehement warnings of OPA sup
porters are reliable omen.
The leSS-drastic House bill evoked
dire predictions of economic catas-
trophe from Economic Stabilizer
Bowles and OPA Administrator Por-
ter, and Senator Barley, just before
the Senate voted on it's broader
"decontrol" measure, declared that
President Truman has said he would
veto the legislation if it came to him
In the form passed by the House. If
such veto were sustained, the only
thing that could save OPA after
June 80 would be adoption by Con-
gress OF a last-minute resolution to
extend the present price control law
"a development that does not ap-
pear likely in view of the present
mood at the Capitol.
1t is obvious that the developing
rebellion in Congress against con-
tlnuance OF price control in its pres
ent form was in no way quelled by
the vigorous attacks which OPA
supporters have made on those who
disagreed with their own theories on
the complex price control question.
Charges of self1shness and greed
have been hurled indiscriminatelv
against many in Congress and out
who sincerely believe that controls
in many instances have been ineptlv
applied or have been unnecessary
and that they have defeated their
objective by creating additional
scarcities, encouraging "black mar
kets" and increasing the dangers of
imitation.
It is just as unfair and absurd to
impugn the motives of the majority
in the Senate and House who voted
to curb control of prices as it is to
charge the OPA with bureaucratic
self-preservation instincts in seeking
extension of stringent controls. The
truth of the matter is that an honest
difference of opinion exists as to
whether there is need for strict ap
plication of price ceilings in certain
ssslelds and as to how long such re-
sssstrictions are essential to prevent an
@1nfia tionary blowup.
s The majority in Congress have
sxregistered their view that while a
lifting of the lid may result in a
temporary rise in prices, the effect
,,xsRill be to stimulate production to
ts~g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15

Germans discovered during the last
war. And the Russian Eases on the
Arctic are far away from their main in
dustrial centers; hence it is no simple
matter for them to build up and to
maintain considerable naval ornaments
in Arctic waters. because of the fact
that every ton of material used has to
be brought such long distances by rail
or by canal
The Russians in the Pacific have
slightly greater maritime freedom of
action. Their main base, Vladivostok,
can be kept open in winter only by
ice-breakers, and suffers even more than
Archangel or Murmansk by reason of
its distance from the industrial centers
which must be the main support of
naval ornaments. 1t is in the inclosed
Sea of Japan, of which the exits are all
in American hands as long as we con-
tinue to occupy the japanese islands.
On the Sea of Okhotsk. the Russians
have considerable ocean frontage, and
acquisition of the Kurile Islands has
given them control of the exits from the
Sea of Okhotsk to the Pacific.
From the Russian military viewpoint
these four maritime frontiers are naval
outposts, defensive positions as respects
the approaches to the Russian land
mass.
Moreover, the Russians may we'll con-
slider that they are almost invulnerable
to blockade because of their vast con-
tinental resources, except under condi-
tions such as the last war, where
lack of industrial production had to be
partly compensated by aid from outside
in the way of manufactured munitions
This is not likely to be the case again.
And the Soviet Union has little in the
way of oceanic shipping that requires
the protection of high-seas navy.
Hence to the Russians seapower is valu-
able only for the defense of its local
and unconnected sea frontiers. which
means sea power of coastal and not
of an oceanic character
Even granted the aggressive intent.
from the point of view of continental
power located as is the Soviet Union, the
available resources would be far better
applied to the development of long
aviation and other airborne weapons
whose bases could be under the protec-
ton of the Russian armies. Unless
great changes take place in the politi-
cal and strategic map Of the world
the Soviet Union is in no position to
create or to useSa great navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Russian Seapower
By George Fielding Eliot

In the preceding article of this series
about national fighting power-the blue
chips of the international poker table
1 pointed out the immense Importance
of seapower as an offensive weapon,
enabling its poSsesSor to carry on often
sive operations over II. per cent of the
surface of the globe (the area covered
by water plus all the islands, and to
deny this capability to any land-bound
opponent. This is tremendous military
advantage. greatly enhancing the range
and flexibility of military operations
with all types of modern weapons. 1t
is an advantage which is possessed today
by the United States-exclusively pos
sessed, it may be added, by the United
States and the British Commonwealth
acting jointly. For no other nation has
any seapower at all worth mentioning.
1t may, however, be worth while to looS
at the question of seapower, present
and future, from the Russian point of
view. We hear many reports nowadays
of Russian intention to create a power
full Red Fleet. We also hear of Russian
spirations-inherited through genera
tions-for the possession OF water
ports. These ideas will bear analysis.
Inc SOVIET UIllON QO6S IlOG dU present
have unrestricted access to the oceans
There are four Russian maritime from
tiers: On the Baltic, on the Black Sea,
on the Arctic Ocean, and on the Pacific.
But none of them are wide-open gate
ways.
The Baltic is an inclosed sea, in which
there is now-with the demise of the
German Navy-only the small Swedish
Navy to contest full control with the
Soviet fleet. But the exits from the Bal
tic to the Atlantic Ocean are not In
Russian hands. The narrow waterways
between Denmark and the Scandinavian
Peninsula are geographically controlled
by three small powers-Sweden. Dem
mark and Norway-but actually by the
British home fleet The Kiel Canal.
through the peninsula of Schleswig- Hol-
stein, is in the hands of the British army
Of occupation in Germany.
The Black Sea is likewise an inclosed
sea, with its exit to the Mediterranean
Sea (through the Bosporus and the
Dardanelles) controlled by Turkey.
The Arctic Ocean is an area in which
navigation and air operations are much
hampered by weather conditions and
climate. Moreover, free passage from
the Arctic TO the Atlantic against resis-
lance based on the British Isles, Ice
land and Greenland ID not easy, q the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
ditiops which carefully are cultivat-
ed year after year.

ditions which carefully are cultivat-
ed year after year.
Another fact to remember is that
the circus is league of nations-a
league which really is effective. Men
and women of all races and lands
belong to it, live within its boun-
diaries, contribute to it's practical
success. Cooperation and mutual
ity are imperative in their work.
Nobody pushes anybody around or
fences anybody in. It simply is i'm
possible to have an argument with
a fellow and then go up on high
wire with him. The discipline of
the business is the governing ele-
ment in the picture. Around the
rings and stages waits an audience
which is entitled to the best the
entire company can do for their
entertainment. The paying Gus
toners" rightfully demand a first
class performance. Good music,
masterfully directed by a veteran
genius, sets the pattern. Every
artist listens for the tunes, the melo-
dies, which notify him that his
turn" is coming. The program
flows like river from start to finish,
None of the artists remain with
the circus by compulsion. The life
is hard. It's continuance generation
after generation traces back to an
affection, deep and sincere love for
the big top" Performers "sign up"
with their hearts as we'll as their
heads. An authentic magic attracts
and holds them. To learn how deep
it goes, an outsider has only to men
ton any of the grand troupers"
whom he may happen to have been
lucky enough to meet-Victoria Tor
renee, for example, or Fred Bradna.
Some persons thought the circus
would disappear under the impact
of the movies, the radio and other
competing agencies. But 1t hasn't
and, Judging by the crowds on the
lot last week, there is little present
danger that it will. Perhaps its
spell Is in the blood of humanity at
large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15

such an extent that the law of sup
ply and demand soon will operate to
bring prices down again to fair and
reasonable levels. Congress now is
evidencing its determination to give
this theory test in actual practice.
If it carries out its determination, it
will be taking calculated risk, the
results of which only time will
reveal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Another Point of View

70 the Editor of The Star:
The editors of the Washington pa
pers have printed so many letters re-
Gently from Negroes harping on the
racial question that it is about time to
print letter from white person CIV
ing our side of the issue.
The two races cannot now and never
will mix and Negroes should realize
that white people do not wish to mix
with them. Tanning the flame by the
Negroes only makes for more bitter
ness. Have them keep to themselves
and stop butting in on white peoples
activities VIM. C. SIMPSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Discrimination

From the Kansas City Star.
At various times Winston Churchill,
the cigar industry's No. walking ad-
vertisement, has been reported as re-
ceiving homegrown gift cigars from
many lands. Just about every place, In
fact, except Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15

Have you ever noticed how much
more attractive a shirt or necktie
appears when displayed in another
city than when it is shown in a
hometown haberdashery?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Letters to The Star
Protests Against Health Bill
AS Planned Remuneration

AS Planned Regeneration
To the Editor of The Star:
Will you please allow me the oppor-
tunity of offering a protest against the
Wagner Murray -Dingell bill to provide
compulsory health insurance? The pro-
test is made on the grounds that this
bill embraces a form of RECOMMENDATION
with totalitarian implications that have
no place in a democratic form of gov
eminent.
This bill, as designed, involves regi-
mentation because 1t would herd into
one class all persons whose income falls
within certain brackets (below $4,000
and subject them, willy-nilly, to health
program and taxation for its support,
without regard to their individual needs
or desires.
The bill blandly ignores the millions
OF people VINO do not use medical treat
ment for the cure of disease. 1t has
been reported that the medical profess
sion itself estimates that there are TO-
100000 people in the country who do
not use drugS-yet of this vast number
all those unfortunate enough to have
an income of less than $4,000 a year
would be taxed to support the health
program proposed by this legislation.
What would make this situation the
more 1ntole1able for these people so
affected would be the fact that thew
would be taxed for the program in spite
OF their views, while their fellow citizens
holding similar views but with larger
incomes would be exempt from the tax.
The Dill likewise ignores the fact that
even among those who rely on medica
ton there would be large numbers who
would reach out for what they might
believe would be superior or more spe-
called treatment by physicians or
surgeons not on the Government list,
In such cases the taxes these persons
mad paid would be only a contribution
10 their fellows and make it more diff
cult for them to pay for the type Of
service they desired and deemed suit
able for themselves and their families.
A national compulsory health pro-
gram. believe, also would encourap e
mahngerlng. 1t would encourage lazy,
INSCRIPTIONS persons to LAY off, from
work under pretense of illness or weak
ness or indiSposition This would he
at the expense of their more upright, in
dustricus neighbors-and these neigh
DORIS would be citizens OF low income. too
II 1t is true as Is claimed that there
are people in our country who, on the
income they receive, are unable to oh
tain the medical attention they need
and the Government sees fit to provide
Tree medical service for them. then let
the procedure for providing the service
be on a democratic basis. II taxes are
required, then let all the people he
taxed Including the trainers of the
Dill themselves on their ability to nav
as was done in financing the war. Let
not the expense fall on only a section
Oh the people on the false claim that
because their income is below 50 Ooo (or
some other sum for that natter. they
"ould benefit from such service.
CHIQUITA REAuE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15
Cause for Worry

From the Detroit Free Press.
President Truman Is 81 years old and
his doctors say he doesn't worry . bit.
That ID what u worrying thu rest Of us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15

No citizen really is old whose eyes
still quicken when they behold boy
skillfully managing a good, we'll
built kite in the sky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-15

Everything is relative. To some a
hustle seems rather old fashioned;
to others foxtail on a radiator
cap appears extremely out of date,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

FOR SALE: Slightly used 5-com-
partment gasoline tank to fit ~
or 2-ton truck with long wheel
base. Allen Mfg. Co., Greenwood,
Miss. 33-3t-np
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
improvements Made
AT Durant Plant

Many changes and improvements
have been made in the Delta Che
mile Plant No. 3 at Durant since
rebuilding started March Goth, the
day after the fire.
The building has been enlarged
into a two-story structure of at
tractive appearance. The upstairs
story has hardwood floors, attract
i've walls, a nice office, supply and
first-aid rooms, rest rooms, one
small machine shop. The cutting and
scanning departments are located
here.
First Floor
The first floor contains a receipt
ion office, the main sewing floor,
chenille department. Inspection dye
ing, trimming, folding and packing
operations are performed here. The
air-conditioning house and machine
shop and cafeteria are located on
the south side of the building.
The building is lighted throughout
with Cold Cathode lighting except
the offices where the latest type of
fluorescent fixtures are used.
Hulf-pint Jms Available
For the first time since the begin
ming of the war half-pint glass jars
for canning are being manufactured
this year. These small jars are ideal
for putting up home-canned foods
for Christmas present-chili sauce,
for example, or spiced cherries or
peaches, okra for gumbo-makeing
and other specialties.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
John KimbaII IS
Advertising Head

Now holding the important posi-
ton of public relations agent and
advertising director of the Sanders
Company is John Kimball, former
director of the Mississippi Agricul-
tural and Industrial board which
administered the states Balance
Agriculture with Industry" pro-
gram.
Governor Thomas l.. Bailey has
not yet announced Kimball's sue
cessor but is expected to do so with
in few days.
In leaving the state position, KIM
ball predicted that during the next
two years the efforts of the board
will be even more effective, than in
the last two years. k
He cited as reasons an increased
appropriation on which to work, re-
peal of the manufacturers sales tax,
an an Increase in the number Of in
dustries now exempt for q period
of five years from the state ad valo-
rem tax insofar as it relates to man.
ufacturing equipment.
A review Of the past two years
shows that certificates have been is
sued authorizing elections on bond
issues totaling nearly So, 00Q. 900 to be
used as subsidies for the erection Of
manufacturing plants which are in
the process Of bringing the state
4i0.4 1000 n new payrolls.
Mr.. Kimball paid the Durant plant
a visit last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
Holmes Jr. College

Mrs. Martha Tye McKie presented
Nell Williams, of Walden, in hel
graduation recital on Friday eve.
ming, April 26, at eight o'clock. She
will receive her certificate in music
and her junior college diploma al
the close of this school session. Her
recital consisted of both piano and
voice selections, and those who at
tended enjoyed it very much. Fol-
lowing the recital, a reception was
given in her honor in the lobby of
the girls dormitory.
The junior-senior banquet was
given in the dining hall on Satur-
day evening, April q, at seven
o'clock. The tables were arranged
-nesq sI9M pue x ue 10 mIoI su} vi
tifully decorated with spring flowers.
Attractive programs lay beside each
plate. Mr.. Garrett was POSTMASTER;
and with Kathleen Cocoris, junior,
as program chairman, a very lively
and interesting program was given.
The meal was well planned and
beautifully served by Mrs. Bernice
Rodgers and some of the college
girls. Members of the faculty teach
ing seniors were also guests at the
banquet. After leaving the dining
hall the Juniors and seniors went
to the gym where there was for
NAL dance.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
Port of Machinery
Is SoIvoged

Operations at the Delta Chenille
Company, Inc, Plant No. 3 at Du-
rant were resumed Monday, April
10Th following a shutdown of over
month caused by fire, Mrs. Annie
Ward Perrin, plant manager, reports
Mrs. Perrin said most of the dam
ages had been repaired enough to
allow fairly good operation" The
fire, which struck the plant on
March 10Th, destroyed major por-
ton of the plant, with the except
ion of the cafeteria and dyer rooms
The fire department, attempting to
quelch the flames, caused some
water-damage to other sections, she
said. 1t will be ''some time yet" be-
fore complete repairs can be made,
thine manager explained.
However, workers reported Mon
day to start operation of the up
stairs section, while the lower Sec
ton began operation the latter part
of the week. Bill Patey, of Winona,
general manager of all Delta Che
mile Company, Inc, plants of the
Sanders industries, has ben in Du-
rant several times since the fire to
supervise reconstruction.
+ Mr. Patey reports that it was pos
sible to salvage a good bit of the
heavier machinery.
The Durant plant, one of the six
chenille plants operated by the San
ders industries, manufactures fine
chenille robes and employs approx
imately $50 people from Durant and
surrounding areas.
I'VE deeply regret the fire which
halted our operations" Mrs. Perrin
stated, "but we are happy to be
once again in production. Our en-
ployees have been patient, and we
welcome them back to their jobs.
We all take great pride in the quail
ity and beautiful chenille robes
which we make in the plant at Du-
rant"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

NOW IST THE TIME-Don't put off
today for tomorrow, because it will
be too late. Invest little and buy a
lot in one of the best towns in Mis-
sissippi if you have land or home to
sell, or if you want to buy one see
Cleo Reed, or write Box 252. or
phone 128 Durant, Miss. I will also
help you arrange for building, in
GLIDING labor and materials. 28-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
CASEY GRIFFIN

FOR SALE-Three mule colts. two
years old. One red saddle mare.
weights about 900 lbs, five. years
old. One black mare. weighs about
1000 lbs, five years old. See or
phone Raiford E. McNeer, Durant,
Phone 33-J. 47-tf-np
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
Announcements

The following persons announce
their candidacy for the various Off
ces specified below, subject to the
action Of the municipal Democratic
Primary election to be held in the
City OF Durant, Miss, on Tuesday,
June 18th:
For Mmshnl
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CLASSIFIED ADS

TAKEN UP: One black sow hog
weighing about $50 lbs. Anyone
knowing whereabouts please notify
Willie D. Roper, Durant, Miss, RI. 3.
32-4t-p
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02
Della Chenille Company Resumes Operations
Monday After Shutdown Caused By Fire
The Beacon

This is the first edition of The
Beacon which will come to you
weekly from now on. We wont to
make it the best pdper possible f.
SO send US your news!
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is at No
chenille
chenille
$50 their qualify and
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

MAKE CONNECTIONS FOR ALL POINTS
SCHEDULE:
Leuve Lexington 7:25 AM-Arrive Duront $50
AN. Connect with Tri States going north at
$50; east at $50; south at 7:55.
Leove Lexington $40 AM-Ar TchuIu 8:45A
Connecting with Greyhound going north at
$50; south at 9:20
Leave Lexington 1915 A.M.-Ar Duront 10:45
AN. Connect with Tri-Stote going north at
11:23; south at ll:40.
Leave Lexington For BeIzoni 11:15 AM-Arrive
TehuIo las AN. Connecting north 11:50
A.M.; south 1:55 PM
Lv. Lexington 100 P.M-Ar Duront 1:30 PM
Connecting South at IS PM; north at 2:45
PM; east 2:45 PM
Lv. Lexington 400 P.M.-Ar TchuIo 4:3O PM
Connecting south at Sic P M north at 7:35
PM
leove Lexington 4:30 P.M.-Ar Duront 500 Pm.
Connecting north 500 P.M.; south 6:55 Pm.
Leave Lexington 7:45 PM-Ar BeIzon e:l5 PM.
RETURN-LExINGToN
Lv. Duront 7:55 AM.-Ar. Lexington $40 AN.
Lv. Tchulu 9:45 A.M.-Ar Lexington 1918 AN.
Lv Durunt For BeIzoni 1045 AM-Ar. Lexinq-
ton 11:15 AM
Lv. Tchulo 1870 P.M.-Ar. Lexington loo Pm.
Lv Duront 800 P.M.-Ar Lexington 400 PM.
Lv Tchu!a 400 P.M.-Ar Lexington 4:3oP.M.
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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

POSTED NOTICE: All land former
ly known as Love Brick Yard is
posted against all kinds of tfespass-
ing. Love Wagon Co. 33-4t-np
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

The college choir sang at the
Methodist church in Goodman on
Sunday morning and at the Baptist
church in Winona on Sunday eve
ming
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

NOTICE: I have taken over the
agency for Avon Cosmetics. Phone
146-W. Thanking you for all orders.
Mrs. F. M. Neaves. 33-2t-np
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-02

LOST: In neighborhood of Mrs. Luz
cile TRUTHS house, one green
striped Sheaffer fountain pen with
gold band around it. Gift of very
dear friend. Finder please return to
Durant News office (mornings) and
receive $500 reward. 33-2t-np
Evening star., 1946-11-17
BurtonsviIle OYSTER Fete

The women's society and the mems
club OF the Burtonsville tMd.l Meth
odist Church will give an oyster din
ner beginning at pm. Saturday at
the church.