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TRAFFIC-; ACCIDENTS AUCEII COUNTY THROUGH 1945 ACCIDENTS S39 KILLED iaa ECONOMIC tl.2M.000: Seventy-Seventh Year AIKEN. S. C. -WEE AUGUST 21, AffSAD BENSON The Alternative Last year when forces in government encouraged a big increase in wage levels they started an inflationary spiral which and all other control agencies found themselves powerless to stop. Even inaccurate statistics indicating that living costs had not increased more than or did -not fool anybody very long.

The price line could not be held. How far can inflation climb? Let me cite an. extreme case. In 192536, while I -was living in Canton, China, Chinese dollar usually bought about 18 pounds of rice. Today that much rice commands price of 2,300 Chinese dollars.

By the way, an American dollar (worth a to 4 Chinese dollars when I there) will buy about 2.300 Chinese dollars now. That inflation) What America? Hard-earned savings in China sra -not-worth tnuch today. Even in America the same trend is active. It taking more and more dgl- to provide food, clothing and AIKEN POLICE INSTALL NEW RADIO SYSTEM The Aiken Police dcpnttniciit is installing a' now ami modern radio control system; 'The new- system is lie installed by September 1, according to Chief of Police J. M.

Sprawls. The Radio corporation from whom the equipment was is sending a representative to install the radio set up and he remain to demonstrate the operation of the sys- tern. It is similar to the police radio in use at Columbia and Augusta. The department -office? are beinp shifted to provide room for a central radio room. The new 'device is the most modern in design and will serve a Jong fwo-way radio for the AikeN Po)itft? Department.

If here. How Xar will It go mltht It do to the Can we keep it from get: much worse? Art we we can avert disaster? If what are things that need to be done? were the questions on my mind when I was admitted to the John W. Snyder. Secretary of United Treasury, on the afternoon of July 11. in Washington.

This wat while the OPA Wb inoperative. Mr. Snyder 1 ap. pearance and his words are vigorous, and his expressions are straightforward. In plain frankness, said taxes ought to stay high while money is easy, that tTi- terest rates are just shoujd, be.

Needed was not positive. said "l.don't know. There many uncertain factors in- tatved thai it is very complicated. It OPAJs not restored, I don't know what will happen." Pointing out that OPA had been lailinc anyway, that it had beetf granting higher prices almost before its June 30 expiration, and seemed hopelessly lost, I asked another opinion. My was: "Assuming the OPA to be gone for good, what-do you thuik about inflation?" His reply was music to my ears.

He said "There's only one alternative of the public. We can readily prevent inflation and attain sound prosperity if "we will all do the IIjht things." He is right! No republic can live long if the public Is not well enough educated to do the right things. Boast the Program When our people must be regimented, into doing the right things, aur country will a republic no longer. Thousands will want to compliment the Secretary upon bc- ready with something better than ID alternative lor OPA tar better than price-fixing by law. If other leaders will join in this sound program of education, we can make' progress on the only possible road to success.

There are two main things that Secretary Snyder wants to teach the American public: (1) Government, labor, and industry must work together for maximum production, promptly. This- is job in- lurance. This is a lender against While driving for production, educate people to buy prudently nnd for essentials only. The world's remaining IJIKV- frful republic L-UU bu preserved this The loath TWO NEGROES ARE CHARGED WITH FELONY BY JURY coroner's jury meeting Tuesday afternoon, rendered a verdict of murder against Reuben Stephens, Negro, in the slaying of James Hicks, 1 another. The inci- dent-occured at Negro-' "hot supper" near Storm Branch on the night of Aujrust 2.

The jury returned another verdict igainst Frank Butler, a Negro, charging that he P.iA\ commit assault and battery with intent to "xilt in the striking of David Breeland, Negro, -on the head with a shot gun, Storm Branch on August 2. Police officers A. W. William? and Wynian Bush, -who investignt" ed the shooting, and the fight between Rrceland and Butler, said it Tesjjlted from an argument between the men. It was stated, that Stephens had a double barrelled shot gun hidden in the bushes nearby which ho secured and shot Hicks: that Rutler went to his home after the argument, return' ed with a shot gun and hit Tlrce- land on the head with it.

Bfeeland remained in the hospital for several days but has now been discharged. 2f interest grows In soap-box derby held annually ere 5 crowd of 4 watching the trials. Youngsters made replicas of real racing cars and are racing them on inclined track. Winners- pete in National Derby later. LAST RITES FOR G.

W. E. THORPE HELD SATURDAY Funeral set-vices for G. W. E.

Thorpe, -were' held Saturday RAISE MONEY FOR ISAAC WOODWARD IN NEW YORK Headed by tTeavjrweight Cham- VFW POST TO HAVK SUPPER AT SCOTT'S LAKE 1 1 i IT IK I i 1 1 1 1: I 1 afternoon at 4 o'clock nl the! St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. pion Joe Lewis the Negroes of Yortt held a AIKEN SCHOOLS TO OPEN ON 9 Rev. The Vacation of thousands of Aiken city's boys girls will erfor -i on-e In an enrt on September 9 formance in Mew York early this wntn hc BpeT1 The an of St. to raise money for Isaac ville, read the service.

nounceme nt ulc'U L. who blinded in February. The Mr. Thorpe, who passed away total amount, as reported by the! in his sleep Thursday, was a well-i press, was $22,000, wihch beloved citizen of Aiken where presented to-Woodward. He plans! AIWIT'V he had made his home for many.

In. open.and operate a restaurant, i For the past thirty years he had been a Thc O0llwar 1 attracted! publicity when tho Nejrro; by' Made-by'Super- Chief Shaw Oi Batesburg Says He Hit Isaac Woodward HERRON FAMILY FIRE VICTIM! NEED HELP CITY IS EXONERATED OF ALL BLAME The family of Wilbur Police Chief L. L. of liatcsbui'fr admitted that "he Herron struck Isaac Woodward. Xtgro viour.

On' Thursday war veteran for- life, 1'5 their was destroy- between the eyes with 'a blacked fire and Wilbur, his wife 1 -but' nid tnat it ccei -boys, age and 10 and two; sary to subdue girls ages 2 and 4 had all of their possessions destroyed. A fund is being collected for their assistance. Among those'' contributing cash are the following: Mr. and Mrs, Edward Woodwarj. who wa drunk disorderly; at the time.

permanently-blind-- ed by; the had made a statement that the Occurred in Aiken. Officials Abernacker el emphatic in denying the Salvation Army 6.00-incident happened here. L. T. Shifflett 2.00 provost marshal! of- the Contributions of money, cloth-1 7U) Amy Atlanta ealed or furniture can be turned the rf either to the Salvation Army The Aiken slandarTTnd Review, whe Woodward en.

This is. a worthy cause and te home affcr iro-m contribution is earnestly the, army. or- nm- COTTON BRINGS 35y 2 "I I Pharmacy Co. Pallbearers Harold Quat- that Oebaum, Jack Parker, R. M.jf 1 cc Tllls local Authorities and Subsequent i investigation disclosed the fact Laird, G.

M. Grimsley, 1BT Wcathcrford and T. C. Copley, nnd was arrested, in a condition, at Batcslmrji when arrest was IIIIK inc A.I. i with a blackjack Police 1 Mrs.

Matthew Peoples: M- Shaw. Woodward was ton. S. Miss Allynei. ra i taken to the Veteran's Hospital in Columbia and was (declared blind as a result of the blow received in Batesburp.

FORMER AIKEN PRINTER DIES IN GEORGIA Boykin, G7, a native (if Edpefield and prominent citizen of Lincolnton, Georgia, diod Sunday at a Washington, Ga. hosjiital after a lonfj period of failjnfr health. Boykin was nt one time printer on the ol't Journal and Review in Aiken. He wa-' presiitent the Farmers Hank in I.incolni on. former member of the" flenl'iria lumse and senaiv 1 anil ediNir fnr' many yrais of the Lincoln Journal.

Me is. srrvivpil Iiy John i.l' HIM' 1 -T. M. HANK LUCAS TO ASSIST BROTHER Interment was in the family plot; I drunken in the I Attending the funeral were: Mr. and of Kluffton Martin of Bluff ton.

Major T. M. Thorpe of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, Garth Thorpe of Miami, Martin Thorpe of University of Georgia, Athens, Mrs. John F.

McGrath of New Mrs. Shupp of Hopewell, Mrs. Brinkley of Wilson X. "Mr. Thorpe.

Sr, of S. C. AT GOLF CLUB Mr. Thorpe was the son of the! late Mr. and Mrs.

Thorpe, Sr. Pro Mike Lucas of the Aiken His brothers arc .1. E. Thorpe and i Golf club has announced that his J. F.

Aiken and A. S. i brother. Innjr-drivini: Hank Lucas, Thorpe of Columbia, S. C.

Hisj wi11 remain the local club as sisters are Mrs. John F. professional. New York City, Uoy Shupp. Lucas explained that the heavy ilonewcll, Mrs.

R. L. Brink- schedule of club tournaments and Icy, WilMin. X. Mrs.

C. entertainment features arranged Wright. Charlollc, X. nnd the fall and winter propram nf Aikon. He require the alii of an assis- survived hv four Thursday, August'15, atl the Gin, which was the.

1 firj-t cutton of. the li'-Ki crop to bej uiniifd in t.he county. This cotton was roihic-ed by J. H. Oilam of The.

seven bales of cotton was, sold on the same day to Corlt'y Local Cottjjn Buyer iof Aiktsi f('r cents per pounO. Police Chief Shaw that Woodward was drunk on r. and had been disorderly an 'i used profane laiifruajre, He resisted ar- and Shaw was forced i strike (he Xepro. ho statefi (ler to defend himself ar. pleie the arrest.

Chief Shaw tiin: 1 ward'? the to reprcsentnriv-c in York, was; "a to The nfilirr- chief snid Vet- Mrs. Mattie Sawyer Died In Columbia Buried At Salley Mrs. Mailie Koe Sawyer, widow of he late (Jcorjre L. Sawyer, at Columbia on A'ujrust Funeral services were held afternoon at Salley Methodist church with interment in Palley- cemetery. The Rev.

I. K. Millcr lofficiaied. Mrs. Sawyer a a member oi.eraW' linii ir.ves'.i- itho Siillev Methodist church, the irie affair but "they had no n's Society Christian Service.

Shi' was member of a large "lid prominent family of Siillov. She died after a short ill- Rev. J. K. Lawton Resigns Pastorate At Graniteville The Rev.

J. K. Lawton has resigned as pastor of the Calvary are, four- daughters. M. Q.

Tampa. Miss Adilie Ruth Sawyer. Salley. Miss Evelyn Sawyer, Salley and Mrs. Roy Garrison.

Simpsonville. Also by 'three, sisters, Mrs. Manrarct Newman Salley, Salley, name Miss Carrie Belle Kec and Miss; I'ateslniiR Hattie Lewis Ki-e both of Chester. unfavoralilp coinmoiits to it ha'i be done that way in order rin'rst him after ht- wa? thrown off. a bus Woodward's rase has natinnwiili; and ha'': ficuliirly aroused the ire officials of Aiken.

who i. zreat li'iiu'ths lo jret. their northeast of is about miles AiVpn. The bus on Three John Lyle Kce; whicn Woodwavd was a Chester. W.

H. church of Graniteville ef-iaiid w. fee live August He expects! Active to enter the. Southern Sr Keo Rodman parsed through Rodman. S.

C. route from Auvi were: Hem-' lumliin, S. C. Baptist I rick Salley. Martin.

C. :11 alsc Seminary Louisville, -Watson, Reginald Hoylesion. this fall for graduate study. I Cecil. Palley, Nr.ihan Salley.

Mr. Lawton has as pas-1 Honorary Baptist. i rimm one-lialf yejirs nn 3: was pastor 01" both rstn. Co- for priur iill( church. one-half Mai-k fllin JJoues.

-1. H. Tully Chimp. Ciinr.p; J. G.

Sallf.y. AVUiii- at IS at will hold supper HILC AUH Si-ott's l.aki'. Tlicrc will lie on future plans of tFie post' and member is to Ijrinjf. ut least one ivi 1 meniher. liarhecue snppi-r oy will be served.

I)oicey K. Lyhraud is comnKiiider of the Port and .1. C. Ad.jlilaul. i High Honors Go To A i ken Farmer Hi'-rli or-i for Gu Kiiirenc team, wlii wen: Aiken iiward from Guernsey faille chili ear io rn-e wmi The distress $1h" fotinci in a blitzed house at ecombc, England.

of railroad locomotives use aluminum tioh. foil as, an insula- American pintails are tho most wide-ranring of all North American ducts. nil a fiv" Guernsey Kreeiler-; offered by llie Self-ilalc Jersey Cattle club. Green, als'o of Aiken team, was hiirh sciirer in the 'sov department and will receive a medal' from tho Cattle-club. occasion was (he 'district judging oontes held at Greenwood for the "4-lt 'clubs this district.

Thc Greenwood county 4-H dairy jiidffinp team won the Savannah judcfinsr contest offered for teams and. will represent this district iii tho statewide contest Friday winning team will he selected to go to Columbus, Ohio for a nation' al cntest. i Reserve Officers i Meet Friday Niirht In Council Chamber A this" Fii.lay ni-hi, in ihe M-! itie Mnniriiial Audittirium. lias heen cnlle.1 i hi' tvijiiest of ihe Ciiiiinuindin.ir the Smith Caci.lina' nnfl all Reserve in, Serli-ni of tllp Stall' invited In allernl. I.I.

of ihe South Carolina Disjrii'l. wit! aliiTid and explain the post war traiiii'nir plans for the officers resei'vo corps. NEGRO HELD-'ON FEDERAL CHARGE Charged with robbery of government mail, Willie Jones, 23 yoar old Rlaekville Nefrro has been lodged in Rarnwoll county jail. He will be tried during the September, term of the United States court, convening in Aiken- Jones was charged with entering the mail box of the Blackville chief of police and removing mail. Oscar Uills Is Instantly Killed Tractor made a official ac- hacj ijcer.

dts- '(jei'ore Ir.iw -lanu'V Itteiri''. Kniieral ai'inouner-d later. moment i.hc'tc is horn at the famed Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, wh Jews (46 to pray. But members of the British' Forces wiuch. Ic.st rur.s break out again, ax they did recently when trouble after Jewish illegal inunlgranti were sent to island of Cyprus.

MilN. ken S. u.re.- A Fosier drawing I.iineaster. 5 by- 7 dies, vvns for J2.2SO. r.nd ihe WVLT.1S HAT ATTENDS Smokers of Switzerland ed cica.rettcs and 4nO.OOO,(>00 cigars in the last year.

HaHm.ir is MtaMdir.c- the Future Farinfrs Convention in Columbia. convention Monday and will continue through todav. Hnllman was the deleratr for ihe Aiken Chanter of Future Farmers of America..