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Page Ten THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Wednesday, December 24, 1958 PRETTY AS A PICTURE—Charles McEnal- ly and his gracious wife didn’t have to look far to discover a suitable scene for their Christmas cards. A view of their home, com plete with snow, was all anyone could wish for.—Photo by Billy Benners. News For Veterans For the ^irst time since the days of World War II the estimated num- l)er of veterans in civilian life is sliowing a consistent downward trend, Sumner G. Whitier, Admin istrator of Veterans Affairs, report ed. There were an estimated 22,723,- 000 veterans in civil life on Septem ber 30, 1958. Increasing steadily as the serv icemen of, first. World War II and then of the Korean Conflict return ed from the ranks of the military TO m. OUR FfilElS m WOSDIHFUL' CUSTOMERS! ALBERT J. IV\LLARD, JR., MARKETER Sinclair Refining Co. to civilian pursuits, the nuirtber of veterans in the nation reached an all-time high of 22,735,000 in March, 1958. Up until that time, the number of servicemen becoming veterans during the average month exceeded the number of veterans of all wars who died each month, or who re turned to active duty. The drop to 22,723,000 on Sep tember 30 marked the sixth consec utive month the total veteran popu lation had shown a decrease. The total drop during the six- Whei^ever thirsty people are... A CHRISTMAS CAROL we send your way to greet you on this day. CRAVEN Glass Company month period was 12,000 and was a strong indication that, after 19 years of increase, the number of war veterans in the nation was on a downward trend. Barring another war, the decline will continue without interruption, the Administrator pointed out, un less there should be an unforeseen increase in the discharge rate of Korean Conflict veterans from the armed forces. The Stiptember 30 breakdown of veterans shows that 4,463,000 were veterans of the Korean Conflict alone; 15,274,000 saw service in World War II; 2,852,000 were vet erans of World War I and 134,- 000 are veterans of all other wars including the Spanish-American War, various Indian Wars and the regular establishment. The ages of America’s veterans In civil life range from well over lOO for the two surviving Confed erate veterans to an average age of 27-plus for Korean Conflict veter ans with no service in World War II. The average age of Spanish- American veterans is approximately 81; of World War I veterans, more than 64, and for World War II vet erans, more than 39. HUMAN NATURE All the world’s a stage, and it’s surprising how many people think they are entitled to free passes. Once apio, the wonderful story of our Savior’s Birth isnotcd...McrryUhristnias! SANDLIN BAHERY VULCANIZING CO. 125 Craven Street Merry Christmas, Everyone! Farmer's Supply House "YOUR FARM AND GARDEN CENTER" GOOD WISHES for happiness at Christmas! "SOUTH’S LARGEST iEWELIRS ^3gaEiniivji;ii»r.TinmTripc?i1lillfi!TB
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