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PAGE TWO THE LINCOLN TIMES Published Monday and Thursday By Western Carolina Publishing Uo. Inc., 17 North Public Square. MAUDE R- MULLEN -- Manager SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: One Years In advance *2-00 Six Months, in advance Jl.Ob Three Months, in advance .50 Entered as second-class matter at the Postoffice of Lincolnton, N. C. Communications intended for pub lication should bo brief, and must be signed by the writer. Objectionable advertising not ac cepted. The publisher reserves the right to discontinue advertising with out notice. /'noon CaSuio MONDAY, MAY 17, 1943 FREIGHT BY FLIGHT A year ago the handling of the "air cargo” was in the trial stages. Airships were in creasing their loads of mail, express and freight, and the growth of the "freight by flight” was almost unbeliev able. But now the figures are added and reported. The air lines increased their cargoes 108'.c in 1942 over 1941. The domestic airlines car ried a total of 40,101,65 i lbs. of express and flew 40,096,- 554,805 pound miles of mail. The revenue passenger miles flown in 1942 were 1,398,- 042,146. The airlines under contract with the armed forces, are en gaged in transport services to the principal battle fronts of the world men and boys from your own locality. CONGRESS LISTENED The new federal income tax measure is a clear demonstra tion that public opinion still carries a lot of weight in our democracy. When the questions of put ting taxes on a pay-as-you-go basis and forgiving taxes on 1942 incomes first came up, there was a general coolness toward such plans both in congress and the Treasury de partment. But the millions of taxpayers of the country, who had great difficulty sav ing the money to pay their in come tax last March, were immediately attracted to the idea. People all over the country began writing to their sen ators and congressmen saying that they wanted this plan. When we get the feeling that it is a waste of time and postage to write to our con gressmen, we can now look at the new tax measure as proof of the fact that public opinion still does count. CONSUMER POLICE It looks as though every consumer will have to serve as a voluntary policeman if we hope to keep food prices from getting out of hand. The Office of Price Admin istration has admitted that it is having real difficulty in keeping prices under control. can dictate ceiling prices, concoct punishment for those who violate its regulations and bring a few people into court. But to watch price activities among millions of retailers, wholesalers and producers is a task which would require a police force the size of our army. Realizing that it can not hope to enforce its regula tions through paid enforce ment agents, the only solution seems to be to put enforce ment in the hands of the peo ple. The OPA, therefore, prob ably will soon make a strong plea to the people asking them not only to avoid pat ronizing black markets but to report all ceiling violations to local ration boards. Loss of ra tion coupons is tantamount to putting a store or a company out of business. If dealers in food realized that they might be cut off from supplies if they violated ceiling prices there would be few who would take the chance. NAZIS REPORTED DESERTING ITALY (Continued from page one) since the Axis, defeat in Aliica. There has been no declaration of con tinued solidarity as one would have expected.” On the other hand, the withdrawal might be a part of a German plan ‘‘to allow Italy to sue for peace to arouse the sympathy of the world in the hope that “there then might be a real chance for success of a cunning Hitler peace offensive,” the Mail added. The Daily Herald’s “inside Eur ope” correspondent said that Nazi Propaganda Minister Goebbels had warned Italy that she would have to assume full responsibility for de fending her mainland. It termed the article the first of a series of "It’s up to Italy” statements. MAY BOY SCOUT COURT OF HONOR (Continued from page one) Robert Hallman, Eugene Sigmon, Troop No. 5; Firemanship, Julian Hdavner, Donald McGinnis, Darrel Peeler, William Wyckoff, Troop No. 4 First Aid to Animals: Doyle Free man, Troop No. 1, Laboratory. Handicraft: Robert Wise, Caleb Rhyne, Donald McGinnis, Julian Heavner, John Blackburn, Troop No. 4; Milton Cornwell, Troop No. 1. Masonry: Herbert Willis, Lee Sistor, Jr., Ralph Hoyle, Jimmie King, Nelson Young, Troop No. 7, Rhodes-Rhyne. Pathfinding: Bill Nicholson, Troop No. 4. Personal Health: Jack McQuinn, Dickie Burris, Troop No. 2; Frank Rudisill, Troop No. 4. Star Rank: Lewis Cobb, Ralph Carpenter, Charles Randall, Jimmie McGinnis, Troop No. 2. After awards were made charters were presented to Troops No. 2 and 4, of Lincolnton. Troop No. 2 had the distinguished honor of receiving a merit pennant for subscribing to Boys Life 100'.. The next Boy Scout Court of Honor is to be held on June 10 at the First Methodist church. The meeting wa s brought to a close with the Scout benediction. ftYWWVVyVWWVWWWWIW DALE CARNEGIE l J > Author of “How to Win Friends • I and Influence People” iWVAVAWAVWAW.VAV L. B. Hopkins, president of Wa bash college, Crawfordsville, Ind., sent me this true story, withholding the name of the young man for fear of embarrassing him. This young man. a high school sophomore, decided he was “fed up” with the conditions of his father’s home. His mother was dead and his father had all he could do to feed the younger children. Didn’t seem to be any use hanging around there. So he went down to the railroad and hopped a freight. He went out int 0 the farming dis trict where he followed the harvests, living in hobo jungles, working when he could get work, living in much the same way the Okies are pictured in the “Grapes of Wrath.” But he was n't a typical Okie, a s you will see. On the way from one farm dis trict to another, he met, in a box car, an old tramp. They were sym pathetic toward each other. Our young man poured out his troubles and voiced his despair to his more experienced friend. Suddenly as he rambled on, he sensed a lack of sym pathy on the part of his listener. He paused, then plunged more fully into described hopes and ambitions that his woes and, to add to the effect, he once had been his. Still no sympathy. “Well! what do you think ” he asked. The tramp stretched himself, push ed the worn sole of his shoe against the side of the boxcar, and said: “You can quit this sort of thing now, and amount to something. If you wait another year, you won’t be able to.” The conversation came to a sud den stop. That night our young man didn’t sleep so well a s he usually did on the floor of a box ear. Restless. Mind wouldn’t settle. Same thing the next night. But not the third night, for he spent that under his father’s leaky roof, and the morning after, he went out and got a job of sorts. Not much of a job but it provided food. And he went back to school with his mind on what the old tamp had said. Not much time left. Must buckle down. He did just that, with the re sult that a member of the faculty told him if he made a record he would try to get him a Wabash schol arship. He made a record; the faculty member made good; he pocketed his scholarship; and one day rolled ofi a boxcar in Crawfordsville to begin his education—with a capital of half a dollar. He was graduated a Phi Beta Kap pa, having pocketed prizes for de bates, general scholarship and Bib lical literature. And that isn’t all: he went to lave school on a fellowship. If you are idling along, getting nowhere, yon can change your ways row. Why waste your evenings? Call a halt now. If you delay a year, or more, you may not be able to. Con tmue school; go to night school; es tablish a goal and start climbing to ward it. THE LINCOLN TIMES, LINCOLNTON, N. C., MONDAY, MAY 17, 1943 | WE SALUTE I I our heroes! Relatives and friends are in vited to send in for publication in this column, news of interest concerning the boys who are serving in the Army, Navy, Ma rines or Coast Guard, Addresses of ail service men are also want ed. Letters to this newspaper from service men will be publish ed. MORALE OF SERVICE MEN IS HIGH Ensign Paul Rhyne, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Rhyne, of Lab oratory, has written an interesting letter to the editor of this news paper, in which he gives the service men’s views on strikes, the buying of war bonds and others matters. The letter follows: May 3rd. Dear Miss Maude; Copies of The Lincoln Times have arrived from time to time during the | f ast several months, and never over a month on the way. But the other day four copies came; the latest, dat ed April 15th. You can be sure that I read them word for word. Other than letters from home nothing has been more enjoyable than your paper, that is, until today— While walking along I noticed a familiar physique standing over in fiont of an ice-cream car, and busy eating a double-sized sundae. I wasn’t so sure as he was wearing sun-glass es, so I said. “Ain’t you Arnold Tan?” It was! You can’t imagine how good it is to see a friend from home. He is looking fine and is almost as bronze as a native (a bronze native), and is working liaru. Several attempts hail been made to contact Joe Leonard with r.o re sults, but now Arnold is going to artange for a home-town reunion in several days. You may think this is enough good luck for one day, but it didn’t stop here. Several hours later there was a call saying that someoiv- was here t 0 see me. This time, it was Master Sergeant, Tommy Yount! lie has been in the Pacific area for three years, and the gais in Liiicolruon might like to know that he is still single and more handsome than ever. But that’s enough about the compe tition for the rest of us bachelors. We hear that Clarence Parker, Zeno Hawkins, and perhaps one or two other fellows from home are oat here. Am hoping to see them, too. There are many things to say, but it is impossible at the time. How ever, the morale is high. Our chief worry is that of the morale back home—Don’t let our families worry too much. Most all of us have the opportun ity to attend a religious service each week, and it is more evident as the days go by that the Lord is with our side. Perhaps the sailors’ viewpoint on a governmental matter will be of in terest: It is no secret that the men on this ship are putting a substantial amount of their money into War Bonds. In fact, it is impossible many days out of the year for them to buy any luxury costing more than a 5c candy bar. This means more Bonds and security when the war is over, Nevertheless, there is a general opinion among the fellows on the ship that all citizens of the Li. S. A. should not accept the interest ac cumulated in the War Bonds, hut re deem them at their original value, 'the reasons are obvious. Do you think Lincolnton would follow suit? Another thought—The giving of wealth in reconstruction and con st] notion, and the sharing of knowl edge; not just between citizens of the nation, but between nations of the world. This will be necessary to achieve universal concord. Pardon me if I don’t express the thoughts cleariv—These are just a few in which the men, on one of your ships, sincerely believe The sailors have their convictions, too, about the present coal mine strikes. But I am sorry to say that the language of these convictions make them not fit to print. How are these strikes possible? Nothing can be said about the lighting out here. I only hope all is well in Lincolnton. Sincerely, Paul Rhyne, Jr. Please give my regards t 0 Leon ard —. SOLDIERS BUY ELECTRIC IRON Excerpts from three interesting! letters received today by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barkley from their son, 1 Pfc. Franklin Barkley, who is some where overseas, are carried below: Hello Family: This is the first night I have spent ibout my quarters in some time and j it is good to he able to sts« in | light. Friday night we played a pro gram for some nearby troops, then' Saturday night the show. “North' 1 Star Revue” was given agaiy. Sun- : day afternoon we gave another eon- I cert at the Red Cross before a very 1 crowded hall. Sunday night the var iety show was given again. 1 played trumpet in the show band (our dance orchestra) and violin in a string band. Today has been a very lucky one for us as more mail arrived and 1 already have a bunch of letters, 1 post cards and copies of the Lincoln Times. . . At last we have a laun dry, as the quartermaster finally re ceived all the necessary equipment. I fixed my laundry sheet and sent my first bag of clothes this morn ing, which will come back in about a week and won’t cost us anything. 1 hope they open a dry cleaners place also for the places down town have so much to do that it usually takes several weeks to get a suit cleaned and pressed. I still wash my woolen pants and shirts myself and also press them. All the hoys in my quar ters chipped in and bought an elec tric iron the other day. We gave about seven dollars for a Universal iron and it seems to be a very good one, at least it presses pants OK for it weighs about six pounds. Last night we gave a concert for the boys at the airfield and it was about 11 o’clock when we got in . . . Since we missed the picture show last night they are showing it again tonight for us. We really appreciate this because we seldom get to see it when it is shown for the other boys here ... I don’t know if I have men tioned this before or not, but some time ago 1 was given a National De fense service ribbon. This is for be ing in service before Pearl Harbor and is a gold colored ribbon about an inch and a half long. There are red, white and blue stripes across the rib- 1 bon near each end . . . We gave an other hand concert at the Red Cross this afternoon to a very crowded hall. It seems that as many civilians were present as there were service men and all standing room was tak en.” Good night, With love, Franklin. PLEDGES TO AVENGE DEATH OF L. C. NIXON. JR. Det. Med. Station Hospital, Camp Maxey, Texas, May 21, 1913. Dear Miss Maude: Just wanted to give you my new address as it is above, for I surely don't want to miss the paper a single time. I receive the paper twice a week and I have found that there is no paper like the Lincoln Times. Through it I have learned of the death of one of my very close friends, 1.. C. Nixon. Jr., who was killed in the Tunisian battle in line of duty. Miss Maude, if you see Mrs. L. C. Nixon, his mother, I wish you would tell her for me that she has all my sympathy and my deepest regret over her loss. It takes hoys like L. C. to make our great country, the U. S. A., safe to live in. Tell her the An Invitation Ij TO ALL 1 Farmers And Their Families I | TO ATTEND I A Farming for Victory Meeting j |i! AT I Union High School ;i; 8:45 P. M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th !:: North Brook No. 2 School Si 8:45 P. M. THURSDAY, MAY 20th Denver High School ::: 8:45 P. M. FRIDAY, MAY 21st Hi ><> __ __ <>« ::: dTIT • • • ><► 04 :i: ★ FARMING FOR VICTORY A Sound Motion picture. * Hi ★ A SELECTED ENTERTAINMENT PICTURE * FREE ADMISSION SINCLAIR REFINING CO. I ELMORE GOODSON, Agent | ★ Phone 397 Lincolnton, N. C. * < “ boys from the town of Lincolnton i and Lincoln county will do their best to carry on and that we will avenge his death. Yours very truly, Paul A. Barkley. Lt. Robert H. Lineberger, who has been with the 4th Ferrying Group, stationed at the Municipal Air Port in Memphis, Teim., has been trans ferred to the Goth Ferrying Group, Romulus Army Air Base, Romulus, Michigan. Lt. Linebeiger left yes terday for his new base after spend ing a short leave here with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Lineber ger. The address of Pvt. Samuel P. Gor don is Co. C. 28th Eng. Bn. Bks. No. 26, M. P. R. T. C., Fort Custer. Michigan. Pvt: Howard Helms lias been transferred from Camp Adair, Ore gon, to Ft. Lewis, Washington. His new address is Co. A. 382nd. Inf., A.PO 96. Fort Lewis, Washington. Pvt. Burgess K. Baker, who is sta tioned at Camp Blanding, Fla., is spending a few days here on fur lough. The address of W. M. Glenn, Jr., is Pvt. Willis M. Glenn, Jr., Co. M. i Ist. y. M., Trg. Regt., Bks. 283, U. S. A. A. F., Fort Francis, E. YY'anen. Wyoming. Capt. J. J. Prause, who has been stationed at Robins Field, in Macon, Ga., has been transferred and his new address is Capt. J. J. Prause. 0-483- 033, 1130 M. P. Co., (Avn), APO 3631, Care Postmaster, San Francisco, | Calif. Floyd A. Russell, Jr. Appointed N. A. C. Floyd A. Russell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd A. Russell, of Lin- j colnton, was recently appointed a j Naval Aviation Cadet and was trails-i ferred to the Naval Air Training Center. Pensacola, Fla., for inter- j mediate flight training. During the middle of December, he was sent to the Naval Air Station in Olathe, Kansas, where he success- j fully completed the elimination train ing course April 25. Upon completion of the intensive; course at the “Annapolis of the Air” Russell will receive hi s Navy “Wings of Gold” with the designation of Naval Aviator, and will be commis sioned an Ensign in the Naval Re serve or a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve. A Good Reason “My Ma says she could have soled her shoes with this steak I brought back,” a small Oswego lad told the butcher. “V\hy didn’t she?” inquired the merchant sarcastically. “Because she didn't have any priority to buy nails.” PHONE 195 WHEN YOU NEED A PRINTING JOH PONff ROUNDUP OF WAR ■■■ ■ ■ ■ Saturday, May 15 An American offensive in the North Pacific pointed toward Tokyo along one of Japan’s shortest flanks, was under way last night in the chill fogs of the Aleutians and Secretary of Navy Knox declared it was “go ing very satisfactory.” European enemies were sweating under Allied air attack of such scope that the Germans called it “armed reconnaissance over the whole ter ritory of the Reich,” an indication that they feared it was preliminary io Allied invasion. At the southern end of the Axi3 front, the British navy and the great African Allied air force now releas ed from the responsibilities of the Tunisian campaign, were pouring it on Italy. The Russian front during the day again was one of minor action save tor the Novirossisk area of the west ern Caucasus, where the Soviets re ported another slow advance against the German bridgehead. DELIVERIES OF CLEVELAND FEEDS MAY BE A DAY OR TWO LATE ON ACCOUNT A VERY HEAVY DE MAND. BUT WE WILL BE THERE WITH THE SAME HIGH QUALITY RATIONS AS ALWAYS. WE ASK YOUR PATIENCE Eagle Roller Mill Co. SHELBY, N. C. The news was bad again from the India theater, the British command reporting another British - Indian withdrawal in western Burma from Mahngnaw near the Indian frontier. STATE COLLEGE ANSW EBS TIMELY FARM QUESTIONS Question: What is the best soil type for sweet potatoes? Answer: Sweet potatoes should be grown on sands or sandy loams, be cause these soils produce potatoes of the finest quality. Heavy soils, dark soils, and rich garden soils produce potatoes of poor market quality. When the crop is grown on sandy soils, it is les s affected by diseases in storage, especially surface rot. In the new list of fertilizer grades, 3-9.9 at about 1,000 pounds per acre is recommended. Question: How can I keep up egg production from my flock in hot weather ? Answ’er: Open up the laying house windows and ventilators on front and back as well as on the ends and keep the house cool. Feed a moist mash at noon, regularly, as soon as weather gets hot. Cull every week, removing all the birds that are out of production and those that go bloody more than once.
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