The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 23, 1946 Page: 2 of 8
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Editorials
BEST WISHES, GRADUATES
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The Recorder takes this opportunity to congratulate the boys
and girls of Freestone County who have completed their high
school work and received their diplomas. Application and study
for the past years of school work have achieved their end and
brought the award so long sought.
There is no way to fix the exact value of a good, thorough
educatioh, yet we should bear in mind that when the coveted high
school or college diploma is received, we are merely prepared to
begin to learn, and our school work has only t»etter fitted us to go
eut in the world and le^rn the lessons of experience and be more
capable of meeting and solving the problems that will confront us
each day, and to better discharge the obligations we owe to ou*
own community, our church, our state, and to society in general.
Although you have reached that much desired state of being
a “graduate,” yet to achieve success and the acclaims of your fel-
lows, you must not cease in applying yourselves to gain further en-
lightenment and to discharge your duties to the best of your abili-
ties. Then success will come—maybe slow, y«t sure.
Merely outlawing the atomic bomb is not the whole answer,
War also must be outlawed. After a nation goes to war and finds
itself with its back to the wall it may use any implement within
its knowledge—law or no law. It is possible that something even
worse than the atomic bomb may be devised.
IF POLIO STRIKES
What can we do to prevent infantile paralysis ?
The answer is: Practically nothing!
Very little is known about the disease. We know the cause—
a virus—but not the cure. We know that it is communicable, that
many persons may harbour the virus without presenting any
clinical symptoms of the disease.
Certain precautions, however, are recommended by the Na-
tional Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
If polio strikes, the Foundation urges, continue with normal
activities. Schools, theatres and other places of congregation can
remain open at the descretion of the health authorities, but un-
necessary mingling with crowds should be avoided.
Extreme fatigue, sudden and prolonged chilling make the in-
dividual an easier victim. Swimming in polluted waters and re-
moval ef tonsils during epidemics should be avoided. Flies and
other insects should be kept away from food. Sanitation is a
“must.”
The first symptom of poliomyelitis may be some minor dis-
comfort : headache, unexplained fever, a cold, even an upset stom-
ach. If any of these appear, a physician should be called immed-
iately. Expert medical car$ may prevent crippling deformities.
Above all, the Foundation adds, don’t worry about expense.
Foundation chapters are pledged to see that no victim of infantile
The •
Lewi*, now in its second month, hns
become the most serious threat, not
only to reconversion but to the simple
normal functioning of our economic
set-up. Slowly and surely the
paralysis is creeping across the na-
tion, shutting down industries, power
plants, tying up transportation and
throwing hundreds of thouaads out of
work. The demoralisation and the
unemployment is going to increase in
greater ratio from now on than it
has at any time during the past
month. .
WHO CALLS? In
As far as one on the side line is
able to determine, no progress at all
has been made toward the settlement
of the strike which is now entering its
second month. •
Bit
paralysis gcfes without care and treatment for laA of funds, re-
gardless of age, race, creed or color.
When a case appears, be sure that the nearest Foundation
chapter is notified.
It is too bad our industrial genius can’t be applied to fixing up
world conditions. We have the whole world beat when it comes
to making metal gadgets to do our will but when it comes to
handling stubborn and wilful humanity we strike a snag. It can-
not be welded and shaped under a hammer or on a lathe.
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SECOND PHASE OF WAR
The war is half won. The job of tearing down has been com-
pleted. We are now faced with the problem of building up what
has been torn down. The other evening we saw a movie news reel
■bowing the destruction in Warsaw, Poland. There were acres
and acres of rubble that had ohce been buildings, homes, stores,
Industries, schools and churches, all completely destroyed. We
were surprised with the frightful waste of it all. The great amount
of labor that was involved in erecting these buildings was wasted
as was the other costs that entered into their destruction and
which required the labor and savings and self-denial of thousands
«f men and women to create. It was a grim, eloquent picture of
the wanton wasted and senseless destruction of war.
Before you yield to the high prices being offered for homes
these days it might be well to look around and locate a place to
move into. What looks like a high price for the house you live in
might not be enough to pay for another half as good.
As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come
upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our
God, that we might turn from, our iniquities, and understand
thy truth.—Daniel 9:13.
The Fairfield Recorder
THE COUNTY PAPER
Published Each Thursday at Fairfield, Texas, Freestone County
“Where the Great Highways of Texas Cross”
John Lewis is staking his future on
the one throw, that of winning his
demands. If he fails it means that
the strike has not only been in vain
as far as the miners are concerned
but has wrecked the ambition of John
Lewis. It is natural under such con-
ditions and with the favorable set-up
under which he is operating that he
is going to hold out to the last if it
closes every plant in the country,
shuts down every mill, ties up every
railroad in the country and throws
many millions out of employment.
By the “set-up” mentioned above I
mean the system that has come into
being in this country which, while it
grants a multitude of rights and
privileges to labor and management
and industry, takes into no account
whatsoever the rights of the public.
It is the only phase of our economic
endeavor which grants every right to
the individual and none whatever to
the public.
Saskatchewan, Canada, is located the
beautiful Qu’Appelle valley. Carved
by the erosion of centuries from the
high tableland it presents a scene of
passing beauty as one views it from
the canyon rim and sees the series
of beautiful lakes that extend down
the valley connected by a swiftly
flowing stream that; tumble in chal-
lenging turbulence over the rocks.
Visitors are told the Indian legend
that explains how the valley got is
name. One day a young Indian start-
ed on the long journey up the valley
to the home of his beloved. Night
overtook him and he made his camp
beside the turbulent stream. As he
slept he was suddenly awakened by
the sound of some one calling his
name. He sprang to his feet and see-
ing no one in the darkness shouted
Qu’Appelle, meaning, who calls?
Hearing no answer he returned to his
blanket, and the next morning re-
sumed his journey up the river to the
home of his love. When he arrived
he learned that during the night at
the same hour in which he had heard
the call she had died. There comes
to every man some time in his life
the call to service for God and man,
and the call to self. Some hear one
and some hear the other. The ques-
tion in each Jife is, who calls?
from it, i
stances, lies under the suspicion of be-
ing no policy at all.—Burke. v
God gives manhood but one clue to
success, utter and exact justice; that,
he guarantees, shall be always ex-
pediency.—Wsndell Phillips.
Justice delayed, is justice denied..
—Gladstone.
to step out
of the car which is at the
near the edge of the road.
son leaves from the other
may step in the path of anotW
mobile before the driver '
him.
Most pedestrians are killed I
intersections and between the
and the center of the street, the
18 feet from the curb'appear toh. I
most dangerous.
Household Hints
I When this government granted to
labor the right, under government
protection to prevent any worker
from working in a srtike bound in-
dustry, it automaitcally gave to
labor a responsibility which in all
honor it is bound to observe. This
responsibility in my estimation car-
ries with it the implication that
strikers are bound to protect the pub-
lic interests.
If we are going to continue to oper-
ate under the premise that a worker
owns his job and has the right under
the law to protect that interest even
though it be necessary to employ
violence to do so, then in justice we
must assume that the worker has a
responsibility toward the public—if
he doesn’t then the premise is one
sided and devoid of the essence of
equity.
If this theory is to be upheld then
it is right to assume that differences
between employees and management
must be settled by a court set up to
administer justice on the merits of
each question. Each side should be
heard and a fair and just decision
rendered which .both sides would be
bound to accept. An consideration
should be that there should be no
work stoppage while the hearing is in
progress. *
In this way public rights, which are
obviously paramount, would be pro-
tected. It is just as reasonable to
assume that justice for both sides
could be secured in such a court as it
is to assume that justice can be
secured in our civil and criminal
courts, whose purpose it is to protect
individual and public rights.
Cleaning Windows—To clean win-
dows use warm water and a little
borax. Wipe dry and polish with
crumpled newspaper.
Fill Furniture Cracks, then Varnish
—Ugly cracks in furniture will dis-
appear if they are filled with bees-
wav, and then varnished over.
Polishing. Furniture — If before
polishing furniture you wipe it over
with a cloth dipped in vinegar and
water, the polishing will be easier,
and no fingermarks will show.
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Out of every dollar received for
bitumenous coal sales at the mines
according to the Bitumenous Coal
Institute of America, the miners re-
ceive 60 cents in wages and the mine
owners a profit of 2 cents.
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A $500,000,000 subsidy for airport
building has passed both houses of
Congress. Builders of local airports
will be required to match government
subsidies.
According to the U. S. Bureau, of
Mines there was produced in the
United States last year 15,717,171
tons of salt.
Lefs take a
LOOK at Your Mortgage
IS you are satisfied with it,
wall and good. If not, you may
refinance it. Wt offer, at reason-
able rates, mortgage loans
which provide tor regular pay*
meats of both principal and in*
terest. In this way you steadily
progress toward complete
home ownership and in thq
long run save money.
At any rate, there is no
cost or obligation to get
the facts. Just come in.
Fairfield State Bank
OFFICERS
W. A. Parker, President
W. R. Boyd, Jr., Vice-Pres.
C. E. Childs, Act Vice-Pres.
John L. Bonner, Cashier
Jack Crawford, Assist. Cashier
Lee J. Davis, Asst. Cashier
DIRECTORS
V• A. Parker
Jno. D. Burleson
H. B. Steward
C. E. Childs
F. B. Peyton
DEPOSITS INSURED
Tbe Federal Deposit insurance Corporation
* WASHINGTON, D, C.
$5000 SSS $5000
Back the County Coop Hospital
Memorial Day, May 30
Both workers and management
should be bound by the decisions of
such a court because both have an
equal" responsibility to the public
which they are set up to serve.
It is estimated that there are be-
tween 52 and 53 million persons em-
ployed in gainful work in this country
at the present time. This leaves an
established 2 to 3 million unemployed
which is normal. It is also estimated
that the shortage of workers will be-
come more acute for the next two
years at least.
Entered as second class mail matter at the Postcffice at Fairfield Texas
Under Act of March 6, 1876
L. C. KIRGAN
..Editor
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One Year, Freestone and joining Counties_
Six Months, Freestone and joining Counties
One Year, outside Freestone and joining Counties
Six Months, outside Freestone and joining Counties
11.50
1.50
Ons Year to Service Men and Women, anywhere
Tributes of Respect, Obituaries and Cards of Thanks, 1 cent a word,
rftege of omitting all poetry .reserved by this paper.
It is predicted that strikes will con-
tinue at the present rate through
1946 and all of 1947. The demands
will'be an additional 15 per cent in-
crease. It appears that the days of
peaceful operation cf industry are
over. From now on out it will be a
continuous battle for more and great-
er concessions with John Q. Public
paying the bill.
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At the end of World War I the
United States had 1,000,000 federal
employees. At the end of World War
II the number had grown to 3,000,-
000.
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The United States emerged from.
World War I with a debt of $27,-
000,000,000. The debt at the close
cf World War II was $270,000,000,-
000.
Uls nation at peace, ino tong war
yean are behind us and now, in com-
pany with other peace-loving nations,
we look forward to a new era of
international friendship and security.
And on thia day we would do well
to think for one moment of the men
who have made thia possible. Their
graves are scattered throughout the
world ... on lonely beaches, desert
sands, beside qniet streams, in silent
jungles. Theirs was a heavy price to
pay. Our debt can never bo erased.
But we can make sure that the mis-
takes of the past are never repeated.
We cannot dose our eyes to the
future. We cannot eacape the dreadful
admonitions of the past We are irrev-
ocably dedicated to world peace. We
have pledged our word. But words are
not enough. We must maintain an
efficient Regular Army if the sacrifice
that bought Victory it not to have
been in vain. Above all. there will be
no time for mobilisation if war should
strike in the future. We must maintain
thia Army if we are to make sure thst
no group of men or nations can ever
again plunge the world into war.
And on other Army Days in vrars
to come, the citizens of this great and
peaceful nation will listen to the
measured tread of the Regular Army
end be thankful for its protection and
proud of the ideals of good-will and
friendship it fosters.
THIS MESSAGE OF GREAT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE IS PUBLISHED It THE FOLLOWING FIRMSt
Wood’s Drug Store
Watson Grocery & Market
yes
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Newman’s Variety Store
Parker Motor Co.
CORSICANA MAIN STATION—.Representatives In Teague Every Day
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Kirgan, Lee. The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 23, 1946, newspaper, May 23, 1946; Fairfield, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1109443/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.