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State Guard Gets Streamline Course At Fort Bragg Waynesville. Company Ar rived Home Friday After Extensive 14 Days Training Members of the North Carolina State Guard this week have learn ed a lot at Fort Brap:g about how best to deal effectively with situa tions that may develop on the home front, and in the process they have learned a lot also about the woods, swamps and terrain in gen eral of Fort Bragg. One thing that stands out trik ingly in the 10-day training pro gram mapped out for the guards men is the fact that there h*s been an appareftt^streamiming ~Gt what is to be taught. The non essentials have been eliminated, and the time has been concentrat ed in learning only what might some day stand the home front guardians in good stead. Naturally, there are the basic phases of military training which are essential but which at times impress a civilian as unnecessary and, at times a bit silly even. Yet, the more or less menial tasks of room orderly, latrine duty and kit chen police have their purpose. They are the fibre from which is made the discipline that is funda mental in military graining. The duties of K. P. and the like are only incidental to the broader .phases of the training program the watchful and critical eyes of the watchful and crticai eye3 of regular Army officers who are spe cialists An their particular fields. As in the army, the training is effectively presented through lec tures, demonstrations, movies and finally the actual execution of the training problem in the field. Control of rioters and mobs is t one of the primary purposes for which the State Guard was or ganized, and a practical demon stration of this technique was put on for the trainees by a crack army outfit. One of the busiest organizations in the camp has been the combined medical detachments of the first and second regiment. An idea of the task of these men is the fact that upon eight enlisted men, plus about an equal number of commis sioned officers, has fallen the bur ITen of administering to the needs of about 2,000 men. The medical detachments not only maintain the dispensary as a permanent base for the camp, but they also send units into field when a problem is beirtg carried out by the battalions and companies. The guardsmen will learn a lot more about handling their weapon* when they go on the rifle range on the final days of the camp. Necessarily, the range work will be precision-like in order to make it possible for every man in the brigade of two regiment* to fire the required number of rounds. Internal' enemies are not the only possibilities' to be pVepared for.- -The state might some day be invaded by plane-borne enemy troops, and the guardsmen are < spending several hours each day in the field, woods and ? streams and ? swamps learning the techni que of patrolling and scouting. This involves learning how to seek proper cover from strafing planes and the eyes of enemy scouts on the ground. This has involved practical dem onstrations, and as army planes have roared overhead the guards men have sought cover under the long leaf pines and scrub oaks of the rolling Fort Bragg terrain. Then there have been advances through swamps and bush-clutter- - ed forests to reach a definite ob jective. This is a good way for observers to learn about the ability of officers to command their men and the attitude and capacity of the men also to execute their part of the problem. may seek to invade the state and seize strategic airports and the like, and that is another possibility that the guardsmen are being trained for. One .of the most important field problems of the week was the practical demonstration by battalions of airdrome defense in -a simulated paratroop attack. * Movement of troops, convoy pro cedure and the many problems of motor transportation will be dem onstrated and practiced before the camp ends. The menial tasks of kitchen and barracks police are de signed not only to inculcate disci pline in the men but also to teach them the finer points of sanitation and personal hygiene. JThe supply sections of the two regiments have *H?Una' Survivor -TW. ' ^ MOWN. INTO THI WATU 2n the battle of Kula Gulf, Maj. Bernard T. Kelly of the Marine* taw his . sfafe, the U. 8. cruiser Helena, go down fighting. After 92 houri in shark-infested waters and 10 days on an island, he and 160 other sur vivors were saved. (International) spent long, hot hours in supply warehouses handling supplies and equipment. A lot of money has been invest ______ ed by the state in making possible the camp through co-operation of the United States army, and those responsible for the training pro gram -ate seeing to it that are- no k)st nretions and no wast ed minutes. Any. taxpayer who has false illusions about htfw the felj$ws a^re .spending * their own time arid th?"stafce's money down atrFort Bragg has only t<igo down and spend a day with ./he bgys. It is more than lilted that they [ would be gla4.-tb~ catch the next I bus back hotiie and enjoy again the? f* elathrely easier routine of civilian life. The most/ colorful highlight of the camp, of ..course, was the bri gade review on Saturday after noon for Governor Broughton, who has" manifested a deep interest in the guard. For the first time, his excellency saw the assembled and marching masses of men and equip Tnent upun which -he -as -chief exe-. cutive of the state is counting for the protection of the home front. Freedom of tn<;i/fess is too vital to be let go by default. The things Mr. Maas described would be grave blows at freedom of the press. They should be very easy to prove or disprove. FDR's suggestion that Italy get out of the war wasn't heeded. But we'll bet they understand the plane talk they're now getting.. A Chicago doctor says looks, to some degree, ark determined by diet. Now what women will want to eat plain food? For 45 Years We Have Efficiently Served Jack son County 12 Complete Departments ^ -9 ? ? ' Get Everything You Need Here GROCERIES For 45 years we have sought the best brands of staple and fancy groceries* Today with shortages in many items, we have maintained a well stocked department \>f quality merchandise at reasonable prices. DRYGOODSn ' A complete 'selection, from sheeting to the finest materials for that Sunday frock. The variety of our line enables you io seledft your needs quickly. EATS v Only the best of meats and market items, kept under modern and sanitary con ditions, and cut to your satisfaction* You will enjoy shopping our market department. You are assured of the very best here. NOTIONS PRODUCE Crisp fresh produce and vegetables have played a big part in our business. Today more than ever, fresh fruits and vegetables should become a large part of every meal, ou'll like our assortment and prices. SHOES This department has been maintained A large line for every member of the with care, and long-time planning has en- family. We pride ourselves on having a abled us to maintain a complete stock of ji some items no longer manufactured. stock of quality shoes. Bring in the entire family and get them fitted for Fall. -9 CLOTHING * We have long been known as the place to clothe the family. Here selections are good, prices right, and with 45 years' ex perience, this firm can take care of your needs. 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Station Wagon Raincoats 3.95 up Visit Our Tom Sawyer Boys' Cloth ing Department . . . One of the Most Complete Departments in Western North Carolina J Regardless of your boy's size we can fit him. B0YS' J. ft CS T QCt SLACKS""?^ to ? - - ? All-Wool. * BOYS' 4 BA QC SLACKS? toOaVQ 2.95 jpr ENSEMBLE ] SUITS up Long or Short Pants. SOLDIER ^50 Q95 SUITS to ^ ZIPPER 4 95 #|96 JACKETS * to ? Part Wool. Zipper Jackets Plaids or Solids. All-Wool. 3.95 to 7.95 Schulman's Our Official Headquarters For f . . SCOUT SHOES Come to us and be fitted properly. Cotton and Mixture. BLAZER SHIRTS ^ * Tom Sawyer - DRESS SHORTS ZELON JACKETS Leather JACKETS 9 Tom Sawyer SPORT COATS RAINCOATS ?-4 to ^0 up up. up *5 ?, 10 5.95 1 .95 up SCHULMAN'S DEPT. STORE PHONE 151 "Style Center Of Sylva" SYLVA, N. C.
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