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OVERRIDES VETO BARKLEY UNANIMOUS LY REELECTED House Voted 299 to 95 To Pass Tax Bill Over Presi dent's Veto; Senate Fol lowed With a Vote of 72 to 14 Washington, Feb. 24. ? Senator Alben W. Barkley. having led Congress in a historic revolt against the White House, turned to President Uoosevelt tonight with a plea that the episode be come the starting point (or close unity In the national government. In a letter to the President, the Kentucklan expressed "fervent" hope that the dispute would bring the legislative and executive de partments of government closer together to the end that "we may win this terrible war at the ear liest possible moment." "In this great crisis of our na tion's history we must all seek some common ground upon which we can meet and have confidence in one another," Barkley said. "That applies to all the branches of our government. If we can not trust one another in this tra gic period of the history of our nation and of the world, how can the people trust us?" Barkley addressed the Presi dent from a heightened political ped?stal gained from the unani mous backing of a Democratic caucus in the Senate. Giving him their full support, his Democratic colleagues earlier in the day had accepted without a dissenting vote his resignation as Senate majority leader, then unanimous ly reelected him. House Overrides On its part, the House carried through with the tax revolt, meantime, by smashingly reject ing the veto o( the $2,315,000, 000 new revenue bill which the President had denounced as "a tax relief bill providing relief not for the needy, but for the greedy. The vote was 299 to 95. The Senate is expected to cap ?the rebellion tomorrow by also ?overriding the veto and enacting the bill into law. In neither Senate caucus nor the House was there any move to soften the rebufT to the President, although Barkley did speak of his "deepest personal affection" for Mr. Roosevelt. But with the rebuke adminis * tered, both Barkley and Rep. Doughton (D-XC), who led the House revolt, were ready to turn' to softened words. Washington. Feb. 25. ? The Senate today climaxed an historic' Congressional revolt against Pres ident Roosevelt with a crushing 72 to 14 vote that wrote the new $2,315,200,000 tax bill into law over a Presidential veto and mar ked a new era in relations be- ! tween Congress and the White House. Only 13 of the 52 voting Dem ocrats stood by Mr. Roosevelt as the Senate put the finishing touch es on the worst Congressional defeat he has suffered in his 11 years as Chief Executive. They were Joined by one Republican ? William Langer of North Dakota. Rebuffing the President were 39 Democrat* ? including such administration stalwarts as Scott W. Lucas of Illinois and Charle3 O. Andrews of Florida ? 32 Re publicans and one Progressive. The margin to override was 14 more than the necessary two thirds. The Senate, where Mr. Roose velt's chief Congressional strength lay, thus gave him an even sounder beating than the House. Its awesome 5 to 1 mar gin was greater than the House's 299 to 95 vote (3 to 1) Thurs day. Senate Explosion The long-simmering rebellion exploded Wednesday when Sen. Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky resigned as Senate Democratic leader and broke with Mr. Roose velt in protest against what he described as the Chief Executive's "calculated and deliberate as sault" upon the Integrity of Con Want to learn a skill? WIOU1J) YOU like to be a n " dio operator, a skilled sfe nographer, an airplane me chanic, an expert driver? In the Women's Amy Corps yon have a chance to get valu able Arm}' training ? training that may pave the way to bigger p?y, better Jobs after the war. TODAY And out about all the WAC offers you ? the interest ing Jobs, the chance to meet new people and see new places, and f> help your country. APPLY at any V. 8. Army Re cruiting Station. Or write: The ?* General, 4415 Muni tions Bldg., Washington as, D. c, Sea-Going Newshawk ? A MODEST HERO who sur vived desperate adventures carrying munitions cargoes to the Russians via "the road to Mur mansk," Ensign Robert Carse, United States Maritime Service, takes time out to study ashore be tween service on a ship that was blown up by a mine and another just being commissioned. Here he is shown adjusting a repeater affixed to a Sperry Gyro-Pilot, the auto matic helmsman which sailors call "Iron Mike." On completion of his course in the Sperry Gyroscope Company's Service Schools in Brooklyn, Ensign Carse will be eligible for the post of Compass Officer. Ensign Carse wrote of the Murmansk convoy in ~ the book "There Go the Ships." His newest book, just published, is "Lifeline," an account of the achievements of the United States Merchant Marine in this war. Before Pearl Harbor he was a newspaper reporter. r ( i < - - - - - gress. He raged against the Pres idential descripton of the revenue measure as a tax relief bill that would impoverish the needy and enrich the greedy, and told his colleagues they would override the veto if they had "any self respect yet left." The break provided the neces sary momentum to override the veto and also set the stage for Senate Democrats to restore the Kentuckian to the floor leader ship. but now as their leader ? not the administration's. LOUISBURG HOSPITAL NEWS Phm 1-c D. C. Phillips and Mrs. Phillips announce the birth of a nine pound baby boy, Char les Wilson, on Feb. 15th, 1944. I Mrs. Phillips was the former Miss Bettie Hamlet of Louisburg, Route 2. Phm 1-c Phillips is now stationed in the South Pa cific. Lt. and Mrs. Meivin O. Lester of Youngsville, Route 1, announce the birth of a 10-pound baby girl. Shelia Ann, on Feb. 22, 1944. Mrs. Lester was the for mer Miss Lottie Mae Wheeler of Louisburg. Lt. Lester is station ed at Ft. George Meade, Mary land. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Cottrell of Louisburg, Route 1, announce the birth of a baby girl, Helen Joy. on Feb. 18th, 1944. Mrs. Cottrell is the former Miss Helen Moore of Louisburg. Mr. T. M. Hollingsworth of Castalia, Route 1. is recovering nicely from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Otis Vaughan of Frank linton, has sufficiently recovered to return to her home. MISS LUCILLE BAILY TO MARRY MR. CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Bailey of Wake Forest, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Lu cille, to the Rev. Rex Campbell, of Louisburg, son of J. T. Camp bell of West Jefferfeon. The wed ding will take place in early summer. ? Oxford Ledger. TOR FIRST CLASS PKlN idO I . -IONE 288-1 I j GUADALCANAL VET_ | STATIONED HERE TELLS OF JAP TREACH ERY IN COMBAT Gunnery Sergeant Served With Famed First Marine Division By E. R. Spring, FMlc in The Pasquotank Patrol Gunnery Sergeant Sidney S. Dickerson, 27-year-old native of Loulsburg, N. C.. and veteran of Guadalcanal, has faced Jap gun fire on at least two different bat tlegrounds since enlisting in the Marine Corps seven and a half years ago. And if it wasn't for contracting malaria in the Guadalcanal area last summer, he'd be back there now with his fighting Marine unit. He reported to this Station for duty with the Marine Detach ment last October 5. Dickerson's first scrap with the Japs came in 1937-38, during 19 months duty with the 4th Ma rines in China. The Marines were guarding the International Settle ment at Shanghai and several times were under fire from the Japanese. Quick Transfer When the Japs opened war on the United States on December 7, 1941, with their attack on Pearl Harbor, Dickerson was on duty at the Naval Ordnance Plant in Charleston, W. Va. Only two months later, he was attached to the 9th Defense Battalion of the First Marine Division and w:is undergoing tough combat train ing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before sailing for New Caledonia ? stepping stone to Guadalcanal. "We sighted Guadalcanal ear ly in the morning of December 23, 1942," Dickerson recalled, "and immediately put over the side in Higgins boats. "That's one day that I will never forget as long as I live. Our little flat boats were hitting the beach in waves, littering the shore like small pieces of drift wood. Every man knew his job, and knew it well ? he had to, for otherwise, with every tree and bush loaded with Jap snipers, we wouldn't have gone far." Little Sleep There was little rest for the weary Marines at Guadalcanal, the Sergeant related, and most of the time the men went 36 to 48 hours without any sleep. "When we did get a chance to catch forty winks," said Dicker son, "those darned Japs would start shelling the place, from off shore. Our Navy soon took care of them, and pretty quick too. At times we would doze off for a few minutes in our foxholes, but most of the time those foxholes were half-filled with water from the rains, some of which lasted three or four days. But after a 48-hour grind, even a ten minute nap in a soggy foxhole was heav en to us." Glancing down at the First Marine Division patch decorating the shoulder of his jacket, and awarded for service at Guadalca nal, Dickerson was quiet for a moment, then observed: Japs Tough "It was hell on Guadalcanal. The Japs are the toughest fight ers I've ever seen, and you soon learn never to give them a break in combat- If you do, you may find your throat cut or knife stuck in your back." He contracted malaria on Gua dalcanal and in mid-summer last year was transferred from the South Pacific to a naval hospital on the West Coast for treatment. Early in October, he reported here for duty. Dickerson, who joined the Ma rines in September of 1936 and received his boot training at Par ris Island .served during his first enlistment at the Norfolk Navy Yard, in China, and aboard the CSS QUINCY and the DSS WAINWRIGHT. He holds the American Defense Service Rib bon, Yangtze Service, China Ser vice, American Area Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific Area Cam WE NOW HAVE ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF 600x16, 650x16 Recapped Tires For Sale on Grade 111 Certificates. A few more 550x17 Grade Ill's also as long as they last. Bring Us Your Certificates. If we don't have your tire we'll get it. "Come If Ton Can, Call If Tou Can't" Fuller's ESSO Service 4 o. P. A. Inspection Station No. 1 , Opposite Foot (Mtlee Tel. 857-1 Looiaban, N. C. ? IET UNCLE SAM'S SUIT AiONE! : 1 1 THEyb HAVE ME IN A [ zoor-surr iF I'd let "em/ paign Medals. Sgt. Dlckereon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dlckerson, of near Loulsburg. n FATHER AXD SON BANQUET The Epsom Future Farmers of America had a Father and Son Banquet Feb. 24, 1944. Twenty eight boys attended with their fathers. The invited guests were Mr. Durward Dickie; the school commltee consisting of Mr. J. Ira Weldon. Mr. G. W. Eaves, and Mr. R. T. Renn; and also our high school principal, Mr. D. J. Dark. Barbecue and chicken was served and everything was properly plan ned. The program was as fol lows: Opening Ceremony ? Chapter Officers. The Blessing ? Mr. McCauley. Eating. Toast to our Dads ? Richard Ayscue. Response to Toast ? Mr. Mc Cauley. Brief History of F. F. A. ? Mal colm Ori8som. The Purposes of the F. F. A.- ? Maurice Evans. The Chapter Motto ? Bobby Fuller. Future Farmers of America Creed ? Maynard Wilson. Awarding Chapter Degree Pins ? Mr. D. J. Dark. Closing Ceremany ? All mem bers. Five boys received their Chap ter Degree Pins. They were: ' Franklin Winn, James Bowen, ; Alvin Hayes. William Rowland, Richard Ayscue. There are four degrees in the F. F. A. Organization. There are two chapter degrees, Green j hand and Chapter Farmer; and . a Carolina Farmer Degree and a national degree of American Far I mer. These boys received their second degree of Chapter Farmer. | ? Reporter. o Patronise TIMES Advertiser* SHORTAGE There is a shortage of certain brands of Tobacco Fertilizer. If your dealer cannot supply your requirements ? TRY RELIANCE HEAVY MEAL LIGHT HEAL NO HEAL White Cotton Bags. Prompt delivery. You will probably like it just as well. You may like it better. Premium quality, Reg ular price. You can "Rely on Reliance" SEABOARD STORE aiNC D. r. McKINNE, President Pay Cash and Pay Less WHOLESALE ? RETAIL Victory Gardens produced near-! ly 40 per cent of all vegetables grown (or fresh consumption last year. It has been estimated that about 4 billion jars of food were canned by families. "More is needed in '44." o Poultry feeders need be little concerned If their feeds are some what lower in fat content. Hatch ability of eggs is unaffected by fat in the diet, reports the U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry. wobr>, worry, WORRY ^HEADACHE! Iti bad enough to vorrr, without tuttmlag from head-* uk too. Take Capudlne to relieve the sain and aootha , nervee upset br the pain. Cap- 1 ndlna la liquid ? so waitln* ( for it to dijMoIve, baton or I aftar taking. Um only ?a di- ] reeted. 10c. ?0e. ?0e. # _i CAPUDINE Signs of Spring THE day* are still short; half the nation Olivers under a blanket of snow ? but there are signs of spring everywhere if you know where to look for them. They are little things ? such as new seed catalogs, ads cliopedi from magazines, reminders, scribbled on backs of envelopes, of things to be done. Thousands of men, all over the country, are making such notes? looking ahead ? farmers, manufacturers, storekeepers, bankers.' They represent what is called "management," and they know that to make the most of any season requires pretty careful figuring.1 There's a skill in this management. It's a skill that men who run things have in common ? that men who run things successfully have got to have. Management's problems are a good deal alike, no matter what the business ? getting help, meeting payrolls and tax payments, making ends meet and having a little left over for new projects, planning for the future without letting the planning interfere with the job in hand. And when you talk with these men, you find they have the tame objectives, too. Right now they want to get the war won at the lowest possible cost in lives and suffering. After that's done, they'll be back on their never-ending job of turning out the ma terial things needed to make a better peacetime world. Central Cleclric Co., Schenectady, N. Yi Hear the General Electric radio programs: "The G-E All-girl Orchestra" Sunday 10 p.m? CWT, NBC? 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