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WASHINGTON Washington, March 12 ? President Truman, who has lately been ac cused of giving too much considera tion to politics and friendships in making his appointments, gained considerable prestige when he named J. A. Krug to succeed Harold Sckes as secretary of the interior. For Mr. Krug, who did such an admirable Job of handling the War Production board, apparently has the raapect of Republicans and Dem ocrats alike ana was undoubtedly chosen because at his recognized ability. In all circles here it is be lieved that he will be strong addi tion to the cabinet-a cabinet which now is such a 'mixture of political leanings that tt can hardly be given a political name. Mr. I ekes resigna tion means that the nly full-fledged New Dealer remaining in the cabi net is Henry Wallace, secretary of Rumor has it thst there will be other changes in the cabinet within a short time, although no official recognition is given to these rumors. The most persistent one is that Lewis B. Schwellenbach, secretary of labor, may be replaced. There is increasing optimism here over the possibilities of establishing a more friendly relationship with Russia. This optimism was created as a result of speeches made by Secretary of State Byrnes and by Senator Vandenberg. Both of these spokesmen took the attitude that we must get "tougher" with Rus sia, but both indicated that if we did so we should be able to work out agreements with Russia under which our countries could learn to' live together in mutual understand ing. Said Senator Vandenburg, who recently returned from London where he was a delegate to *e UNO: "We can live together in re asonable harmony if Mie United States speaks as plainly upon all occasions us Russia does; if the Uni ted States just as vigorously sustains its own purpose and its ideals upon all occasion! as Russia does; if we abandon the miserable fiction, often encouraged by our own fellow -trave lers, that we somehow jeopardize the peace if our candor is as firm as Russia's always is; and if we as sume a moral leadership which we have too frequently allowed to lapse. The situation calls for patience and goodwill; but not for vacilla tion." Said Secretary Byrnes: "We must make it cjear in advance that we do intend to act to prevent aggres sion, making it clear at the same time that we will not use force for any other purpose. We who had patience and gave confidence to one another in the most trying days of the war must have patiences and give confidence to one another now." It is generally felt here that these two speeches cleared the air and may lead to franker discussion with Rus sia on these subjects which are caus ing friction between our nations. Perhaps one answer to a lower cost of living will be the 'eat less" program which President Truman is now pushing, although it is expected that this will be an entirely volun tary program appealing to our sy mpathy for the millions of hungry people throughout the world. The guinea pig, not from Guinea, and not a pig, is a South American cavy, distinctly rela^d to the rab I Sundial Shoes Take your feet off your mind ... for all the family. The new composition soles on many SUNDIAL shoes have been designed to give excellent comfort, flexibility and long wear. BONNIE LADDIE SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Time will tell . . . Wear SUNDIAL shoes, made by the Eastern division of the International Shoe Co., largest manufacturers of good shoes in the world. ECONOMY STORE Stan Hburt: 7:30 to S1M1 Optn Saturday to ? p. a. JUNE RUSSELL, Manager. Dapet 8faw( Opposite City Hall Phone M Readjustment Pay to Self-Employed Vet* in Agriculture Explained Veterans coming back to fa^ns from the war who would like to set themselves up as independent farm ers, will find that the readjustment allowance program under the G. I. Bill has a special feature designed to help them to get started on their own. These are monthly payments available to self-employed veterans. During February the local USES handled 1M self-employed claims. It works this way: Any veteran who is fully engaged in a business of his own may receive a money payment covering the difference be tween his net income and $100 for the previous calendar month. Many farm veterans- for the months their crops and livestock bring no returns, receive the whole $100. The purpose of this bill is to help veterans get established or become re-established in civilian occupa tions after their armed service. The allowances are of two kinds. Those for veterans who are trying to find the right job, and those for the veterans go to work for them selves, but don't clear as much as $100 a month at it. A veteran may apply for these any time within two years after his dis-1 charge, or two years after the end of the war, whichever is the later date. Of course, each veteran has to de cide for himself when he comes home whether he wants to go to work right away and claim allow ance till he gets set? either in a job or for himself, or whether he wants to let them stand as reserve against a time he might need them more in months to come. EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT CO. OPENS OFFICE HERE Of interest to the people in this section, is the fact that there now is an agency in western North Caro lina which deals altogether in a line of educational equipment and sup plies. Edward T. Coles, formerly of Ban ner Elk and Winston-Salem, has re cently become connected with the J. C. Penney Co., in Winston Salem. Entering the service in 1942, he served in the air corps until he was discharged in December, 1945. The company he represents han dles all types of visual training equipment and he is well qualified to help the schools in this section to select the best equipment to suit their needs. The bread ration in France and Italy is half a loaf per day while two-thirds of the individual's diet is made up of bread. Our Home was lost But the Red Cross gave it back! m|T*S something we'll never forget I . . . the heavy rains ... the dark ness and cold . . . the river rising so rapidly we had to leave our home. "We lost everything in that flood . . . the house . . . our clothes, every thing. When you're faced with that, you're dope rate. We had no money, nothing. Then? the Red Cross came to help us. "They took over completely. "Clothes . . . food . . . shelter . . . money , . . they provided everything iKttil they could arrange to have our home rebuilt. "I guess there's hardly any way the lied Cross doesn't help in emer gencies ... no problem too big for it to solve . . . nothing too small." That's right, there's nothing too big for the Red Cross ... no calamity too widespread ... no picture too black. Its symbol means food to the hungry . . . shelter for the hometaaa ... a friend 19 the friendless. Vm are the Red Cross. It is be cause of your contribution that the Red Cross is able to help those in need. When disasters strike ... when great tragedies or epidemics come . . . the Red Cross is there by the side of everyone who needs it. Your gift keeps it there Keep Your Red Cross at Their Side. YOUR Red Cross MUST CA*RY*ON SPONSORS Western Auto Associate Store - Parkway Co. PMpAMd by the Advertising Council in Cooperation with American Rod Cross Wage-Price Policy Explained by Bowles Washington, March 10 ? Chester Bowles asserted tonight that prog ress toward peak production and full prosperity is being delayed by "fear and doubt and blind self-in terest." The stabilization director, in a move to smash what he termed "those bottlenecks," issued a policy statement on the new wage-price formula and described it as a "blue print that can clear the way for the greatest flood of gods this nation .has ever seen." I "The thing wfe Americans need more than anything else right now is confidence," Bowles declared. He said he sincerely believes the new wage-price policy "is a practi cal step toward a future of sustain ed prosperity" and that "we can make the plan work to get the all out production needed eventually to lick inflation." Successful operation of the plan, Bowles said' means this: . "A good deal of give and take ? and perhaps a little sacrifice; ... a little self control over our selfish in terests; a little less scrambling to get ahead of the next fellow who may seem to have some slight, tem porary advantage. American Red Cross has provided case work and recreation service on military hospital ships sinoe May 1943. We Have Plenty of Thai Good . . . RED STEER FERTILIZERS which has proven so popular in past yeafrs with Watauga farmers. It is advisable for orders to be placed now, so that deliveries may be made without delay. Complete line of Grass Seed and Field Seed of all kinds. Vigoro For Plant Beds Now Available WILSOH'S FEED STORE Depot Street - Boone, N. C. Read Democrat Advertisements. It Pays! <fr\ ?amfw ng . 4/ ?rr??T?nt?| r)e r J&^ustmrnT&grwmtnt ^ | WUUUNTY AMD AWVITHUT "< I J Cm. lM,twiM. "We've got something really out standing here for you folks who need new tires . . . "Think of it! With every Atlas Tire you get : "FIRST? ? c?mpr?hiniiTt, written, It month warranty... "SECOMD ? Full assurance ol repair or raplaoamant in case oi failure undar the warranty ... "THIRD ? 33,000 on -the -road dealers, wherever you go from coast to coast and ?sso NAUR in Canada, each ol us fully authorised to Make good on the spot on any Atlas Tlx* Warranty! "It takes a really great tire to support an offer like that. And these are great tires. Made by the most modern methods and equipment in the business. Tested and proved by millions of miles of use on Standard Oil Company cars and trucks. Backed by 41 years of Esso reputation for delivering quality products and quality service. "You can pin your faith on ATLAS Tires. We've pinned our business reputation on them!" ATLAS THE TIRI THAT MAKES GOOD ON THE ROAD Th? Sign ol "Happy Motoring" STANDARD OIL COMPANY or niw jessey Smith's Esso Station Full Lino of Esso Petroleum Products OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Blowing Rock Road Boone W. C. Leniz Esso Gasoline, Oils sad Lubricants Famous Esso Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK BLOWING ROCK, N. C. Kelsey Esso Service BOONE, N. C. In the Heart of Town ESSO SERVICE AT ITS BEST Maddux Esso Service Washing, Lubrication, Quality Service VULCANIZING? TIRE RECAPPING Main Street at Blowing Rock Road BOONE, N. C.
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