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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TWO (Tlie ila?tr (Cmntiu (Times TRENTON, GEORGIA Entered at the Postoffice at Trenton, Georgia, as sec¬ ond class mail matter. " FORESTER ELBERT Editor and Publisher MEMBER GEORGIA PRESS ASSOCIATION _ SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) 12 Months $1-50 6 Months 75c 3 Months 50c Advertising rates furnished up¬ on application. Legal advertise¬ ments payable in advance. Parties writing to the paper for publication are requested to fur¬ nish their names, otherwise the eommuniteati'on "will not be pub¬ lished It will be withheld on re¬ quest, but the name must be given. ___ All communication and news items are recived for publica¬ tion subject to being re-edited, re-written and changed. Such are printed as a matter of news and do not necessarily reflect the views or ideas ‘of The Times. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1944. SOVIET WANTS BIG FAMILIES Something of a sensation has* been created in Soviet Russia by new decrees making it al¬ most difficult to get a divorce as it is in the United States. The Supreme Soviet, seek¬ ing a strengthen family life and encourage large families, has taken steps to provide financial assistance for large families. Both changes reflect the im¬ pact of war. With millions of her best young men slain in battle the Soviet needs people to develop Russia. -------- EVERYBODY'S FIGHT More than two hundred per¬ sons have been the victims of a wave of infantile paralysis that has visited twenty-eight counties in North Carolina and hundreds of doctors are close¬ ly studying the epidemic. Fortunately, only eight cases have resulted fatally but the appearance of the epidemic focusses attention upon the mystery of the disease. The war on it is not alone the cause of North Carolinians. It belongs to the entire nation, if not the world, and every¬ body should be interested in promoting efforts to avert other outbreaks. -- MIRACLES IN WARFARE Casualties, suffered by Am¬ erican forces, it is announced, now exceed those sustained in the first World War. This should emphasize the fact that the nation is engaged in two wars. We fight two ene¬ mies at the same time. Their attacks coincide because each wished to benefit by the bel¬ ligerency of the other. Considering the mammoth nature of the wars in which we fight there is certainly little reason for the people of this country to be pessimistic about the future of the United States. The nation, through its fighting men, workers, farmers and business leaders, has accomp¬ lished miracles. -*--- SAIPAN A GREAT VICTORY The campaign on Saipan has come to a virtual end, reports Admiral Nimitz, although iso¬ lated groups of enemy troops must still be exterminated. The capture of Saipan is a tremendous victory for Ameri¬ can forces in the Pacific. It represents a bastion in Japan¬ ese defense structure and gives us valuable bases for opera¬ tions in three directions, in¬ cluding Japan, China and the Philippines. Before the war the Japanese and most military experts, thought such a victory would be an imposibility. Ships would not dare approach land-based aircraft and, even so, the Jap¬ anese fleet was too strong for t h e American fleet, which would have to operate far from its base. The record of achievement at Saipan reflects the extensive work that has preceded occu¬ pation of the island. Stretching back to the United States vast construction was necessary and, in this country, the fleet itself had to be completed. The job has been well done, reflecting credit upon all arms engaged, the United States of America and the people at home, who have lent their hands to the tasks of war. It also serves notice upon Japan that her days are numbered. THE DADE COUNTY TIMES: TRENTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JULY 2 7, 1944. WEATHER HELPED THE NAZIS In his latest utterance before the House of Commons, the British Prime Minister calls at¬ tention to the fact that the weather, in June, has "been unfavorable to us for every purpose." Churchill Continuing, Mr. says that "in Normandy it robbed us of a great part of the use of our immense superiori¬ ties" and that "these battles we are gaining in Normandy are being won without the ex¬ traordinary, overwhe 1 m n i n g and exceptional aid of the vast air force we collected for the purpose." ---*- BEHIND WHOSE SCHEDULE? The invasion of Normandy is behind schedule, assert the ex¬ perts, who tell us that bad weather and determined Ger¬ man resistance have put our boys off the prepared rate of progress. Well, there is not much to worry about in this news. If we look at the invasion through German eyes we will probably find that we are considerably ahead of the schedule showing that the German expected. The enemy is using mechan¬ ized units in great strength but, before the war ends these out¬ fits must be chewed up some¬ where and it might as well be in Normandy. - 4c - PARENTS, SONS AND WAR It is a rather pathetic story that comes from Miami, Fla., where a young man, 23 years of age, and his parents have been arrested for violating the Selective Service Act. The son hid in his room for three years, according to press reports, but says it was not his idea. No parent delights in the risks of war, when they involve a son. The glory of battle is vain boasting so far as bereav¬ ed parents are concerned and no victory, to them, is worth the life they love. Nevertheless, parents, like young men, have to grow up and accept the stern realities of human existence. They have no right to prevent their sons from performing their duty or to expect a safe world for a man unwilling, when necess¬ ary, to help make it safe. - 4c -- STICK AROUND FOR SURPRISES It ought to be very interesting to live during the next fifty years in order to see what de¬ velops in the world. First and foremost, of course, is the question of peace. Dur¬ ing the next half century, it ought to be apparent whether the peoples and nations of the earth can devise a satsfactory substitute for war. Then, in the field of develop¬ ing science, many interesting accomplishments seem assur¬ ed. For example, John L. Baird, London television pioneer, is working on a project that will transmit 750,000 typed words a second by applying the princi¬ ples of television to photo¬ graphs and telegrams. This is just one of the re¬ search efforts underway and the imagination of those living today can hardly suspect what will come before the year 2,000. The only way to find out is to stick around, prepare for sur¬ prises. - 4c - POST-WAR EMPLOYMENT The activities of the people of the United States have been greatly increased during the war emergency and there are millions of American working who never worked before. When the war emergency ends, there will be an inevit¬ able slackening of war pro¬ duction but it* is hoped that some methods can be develop¬ ed to maintain economic acti¬ vity somewhere close to the present scale. Some idea of the problem ap¬ pears when we realize that there will be about seven mil¬ lion discharged military per¬ sonnel and somewhere around twenty million war workers. The employment of those who intend to seek work will be a considerable undertaking. Obviously, there will exist something of an economic cy¬ cle. The demand for goods will depend upon the volume of em¬ ployment and vice versa. Un¬ doubtedly, the initial demand will be tremendous, due to shortages during war years and to the fact that many A- mericans have managed to save some money for future spending. LIVING MEMORIALS FOR ALL OUR BOYS In memory of me, you wouldn't erect A dreary stone that would re¬ flect— No thought of joy or living things, Or hope, for which the whole world sings. I ask that vou go plant a tree To cast a shodow cool, for me. A tree to bless the weary earth, Or any monument of vital worth! In haunting memory, on marble cold, I want no story of my valor told. Forlorn and desolate, they stand for years, Despair they bring, and lonely tears. Instead, I beg you plan a place, A playground—where children race, A little lake-—a bathing beach, A happy place—in easy reach. For all the Boys—on sea or land, For all the Flyers—who victory planned, From the Spirit World—We unite our pleas— For playgrounds—pools — and glorious trees! No futile piles of stone to mar, The landscape view—both near and far! Dead monuments are but idle toys— Give living things for our noble boys! —Millicent Easter. Is your community planning a memorial? This poem so clearly expresses the thoughts of worth¬ while memorials, that we hand it on to our readers, with our best wishes for “Living Memor¬ ials.” Will you help build this ideal for all America? —The publishers. r-*- TROUBLED WITH FASCISM The water in the brook is muddy? Oh, yes; because there is a hog in the spring! Don't try to purify the brook with your hands; go and run the hog out of the spring! Fascism in Latin-American countries? Well, Spain is the Spring; Franco is the Hog. Can't we bring a trespass offering for our big error in supporting Franco and his Falange, and turning thumbs down on the Loyalist (Republican) govern¬ ment, beause we thought it was Communist? We can't expect anything but Fascism in South America un¬ til we prove that we don't like the Spanish Falange, the slut that spawns it all. There is plenty of power in Old Spain to stamp out Franco and his Falange as soon as England, through her Sir Samuel Hoare's and the U. S. A., through our unofficial Jimmy Dunn's and Robt. Murphy's quit giving the Falange our moral support. Europe and Latin-America can't tell whether we are opposed to Fascism or not—we are so care¬ ful, even while we declaim a- gainst it, to save the seed of it. . . . Four Irishmen capture America—Hague, Flynn, Kelly, Hannegan! We must dig up what they have in mind—find out something about their re¬ ligion! W. C. SKAGGS. (July 25, 1944.) Gasoline Alley By Frank Kins DIG DOWN AND It Pays to Advertise! vOOOOOO OO OOOOOOOOOOOCOOg ;!; NOTES AND COMMENTS jj; t t oO O OOqOOO O O C OCOOOOOOQg^ 1 Patriotic inquiry: What have ! you given the government to | help the war effort? —oOo— Just a reminder: You can still help your country by buy¬ ing War Bonds. Help yourself! —oOo— Selfish groups, looking out for their own interests, cannot improve the general welfare. —oOo— The lawyer's definition of an intelligent judge is a jurist who agrees wiih his arguments. —oOo— Not many hard-headed busi¬ ness men bother themselves a- bout the great purpose of hu¬ man life. —oOo— If everybody took a news¬ paper editor as seriously as they take themselves this would be a serious world. —oOo— We respectfully suggest that people attend the church of their choice on Sunday; you won't hurt the church. —oOo— The Nazis may be fighting for their existence but like the prisoner, accused of murder, who battles for his life. —oOo— Don't overlook that Victory Garden; this may be the time when a little extra work will produce the best vegetables. —oOo— The remark of a visitor that Trenton is a very pretty place leads to the inquiry: What have you done to make it so? —oOo— The American people should never fail to appreciate the risks run and the service ren¬ dered by our fighting men all over the world. —oOo— Leaders of industry and la¬ bor, who worry about recon¬ version, might better serve the nation by worrying about de¬ clines in war production. —oOo— There is enough glory in the record of this nation, in the present war, to cover all branches of the service and many of the people at home. —oOo— If forty-eight states begin to regulate fire insurance business it is going to be tough on the insurance companies, whether they know it or not. —oOo— The Nazis admit that the su¬ preme test of the war for Ger¬ many is at hand and they now realize that they are not deal¬ ing with helpless small nations. —oOo— There is no reason why the people of Dade County should not organize an association to promote the cultural and rec¬ reational life of the people. - —oOo— To tell the truth, few citizens on the home front are suffering from their exertions and sacri¬ fices. The majority are making more money than they expect¬ ed. —oOo— It is always a pleasure in life to become acquainted with a man who does not mind say¬ ing what he thinks, with due respect for the judgement and conclusions of others. —oOo— We have been asked to com¬ ment upon scandal mongers and we understand that there are some in Dade County. This is a bad habit, which sooner or later, bites the monger. —oOo— While we are thoroughly in favor of local self-government, as far as it can effectively pro¬ mote the public good, we recog¬ nize that there are national problems that must be handled by the federal government. —oOo— As usual with every genera¬ tion the adults are worried a- bout what will happen to the younger generation. Maybe it would be better for the adults to make some arrangements to keep the rising generation out of another world war. —oOo— The Times invites short let¬ ters on matters of public inter¬ est. While all communications must be signed, it is not re¬ quired that the name of the writer be printed. Naturally, the editor must exercise his judge¬ ment as to when such letters are given space. A * 10,000 A YEAH ;. A: I | Aeronautical engine Donald Douglas l I CHUCKED HIS JOB, * I % STARTED ABUS1NESS j I wtr 600 CAPITA!^... / 9 ORMER ASSOCIATE AIRCRAFT. EXPERTS^ joined him. Capital was small CONFIDENCE GREAT........ •' ' • inancing was obtained for tae first crc- IT BROUGHT NAVY" DteSfe CONTRACTS fH/S OUTSTANDING S:#’ ip CESS INDUSTRIAL IS A SYMBOL SUC¬ S^PWIIP.. Co. OF THE TRUE oday the Douglas Aircraft AW> jr 4 builds thousands of war American spirit LAMES, FURNISHES AMP OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT FOR MANY. OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. SUNDAY SCHOOL I LESSON GIDEON'S FAITHFUL FEW International Sunday School Lesson for July 30, 1944. GOLDEN TEXT: "There is no ie,\raint to the Lord to save by many or by few."—I Samuel 14:6. Lesson Text: Judges 7:4-7; 15-21. Joshua's campaigns did not result in the entire conquest of Canaan. The Israelites occupied some regions more or less com¬ pletely, in others they were joint possessors with the former in¬ habitants, and in a large area, including some of the best part of the country, the Canaanites remained in control and enjoy¬ ment. During the centuries which followed Joshua, there was no united organization of all the tribes, but time and again as a crisis developed it would be met by the nearby Israelites, usual¬ ly galvanized into heroic action by the inspiration of some courageous leader. As we pointed out in a 1 previous lesson, these periodical deliverers were called Judges. Our lesson this week considers the heroic faith of Gideon, generally recognized by all as the most outstanding of the Judges. Gideon lived in a disturbed period. The Israelites were har¬ ried by the Amelekites and the Midianites. Swarms of the latter descended upon them from across the Jordon and stole their crops and cattle, and other possessions. Finally, Gideon realized that he had been chosen by Jehovah as the agent for deliver¬ ance. He began by promptly destroying the altar to Baal in his community, and insisting upon repentance and worship of the true God. Gideon summoned the members of nearby tribes to gather under his leadership. He made trial of Jehovah, using a fleece of wool, and God patiently convinced him. Then Jehovah put Gideon's faith to a severe test, advising him so that over two- thirds of his men departed for home, leaving only ten thousand. These were further selected until only three hundred remained. "One lesson we may learn from this thinning of the ranks," says Rev. Alexander MacLaren, "namely, that we need not be anxious to count heads, when we are sure that we are doing God s work, nor even be afraid of being in a minority. Minorities are generally right, when they are the apostles of new thoughts, though the minorities which cleave to some old fossil are ordi¬ narily wrong. The prophet and his men were alone and ringed around with enemies, when he said, 'They that be with us are more than^they that be with them; and yet he was right, for the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire. Let us be sure that we are on God's side, and then let us not mind how few are in the ranks with us, nor be afraid, though the far-extended front of the enemy threatens to curl around our flanks and en¬ close us. The three hundred heroes had God with them, and that was enough." Spying upon the Midianites, Gideon discovered that a gen¬ eral fear existed of him and his followers. To utilize the slender resources of manpower at his command, Gideon resorted to a trick. A stratagem often used in ancient warfare was now ar¬ ranged, says Cunningham Geikie. "Dividing the band of horses into three companies, Gideon gave each man a trumpet, an empty earthen pitcher and a torch to be concealed in the pitcher until the right moment. He had been encouraged by an incident of the previous night. Gliding in the dgdeness into the camp of the Bedouins, like the English Alfred into the camp of the Danes, he heard a Midianite predicting, from a dream he had had, the destruction of the host, and his own name had been mentioned as the leader they dreaded." When the battle developed, Gideon's plan proved entirely successful. The Midianites were defeated and slaughtered. They were pursued until utterly shattered with a destruction so great that Isaiah later referred to it as on a parity with that of the Egyptians at the Red Sea. By requiring Gideon to depend upon so slight a human force, Jehovah made- sure that the Israelites would realize their dependence upon hii **“->" It is interesting to notice that men are Jtvit.il called to great service from ordinary tasks. Gideon was threshing wheat, Amos was tending his herd and fig trees, and Elisha was pilughing when each received his divine mandate. There are doubtless avenues of service open to men and women today in more or less limited circumstances and surroundings if they would only capitalize on a faith in the dependability of God's support to any good cause. A lesson from the gradual elimination of Gideon's army can be applied to the church today. It is full of many faint-heart¬ ed members, deficient in faith and vision. We have often wond¬ ered if the church in its eagerness to gain physical numbers *iasn t loosened up a little too much upon insistence that church members live in accord with faith and the teachings of their Saviour. A small number of faithful Christians unemeumbered with pessimistic and gloomy pictures, could probably accomplish more than a large group lacking in trustfulness and afraid to epend on God. We know of no group or socia 1 institution which might apply this feature of our lesson more advantage¬ ously than the average church throughout the country.