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Washin^on.—T%e admlnistra-
on hag a«ked American la mere
> step up production of most es-
tantlal foods to a record high
ext year inj ord^r to assure ade-
; uate suppll^ for home con-
!omption and for sending abroad
IP nations resisting aggression.
At the same time, It promised
prevent any sharp slump in
Tices due to the expanded out-
ut. Prices, officials said, should
lontinue near present levels.
Announcing the 1942 program,
rotary of Agriculture Wickard
Id it would assure “plenty of
ejcommoditles for which there
Increased need while continu-
fc;g to hold in check the produc-
on of commodities of which we
already have large reserves.’’ In
the latter category are wheat,
cotton and tobacco.
Wickard called particularly
for expanded production of hogs,
eggs, milk, cheese and chickens,
and announced the Agriculture
Department would support prices
for these commodities until De
cember 31, 1942, at not less than
25 per cent, .of parity All are
selling now above the parity
price—that level at which the
commodity has the same purchas
ing power it had in the 1909-14
period.
Won’t Repeat.
Wickard said the expanding
* tm program would not repeat
e mistakes of the first World
War which brought a long series
of difficulties for the farm peo
ple.’’
“The fact that we are asking i
for greatly increased production
of some commodities does not
mean that the lid if off on pro- j
duction of all commodities.” he need wa.s
g^Vpply at your local office of
|)orth Carolina Unemploy-
t Compensation Commission
the hours of 8:30 and
:8t) which is located over the
ffekfli-Power Co., North WUkes-
j hbro, N. C.
I Liocal openings; 3 doffers II,
37%c ‘ per hour; 3 spinners,
37He per hour; 1 card hand,
87 He per hour; machine fixer,
hosiery mill, $30 to $35 per week;
6 domestic service'worker.*, $3 to
$5 per week.
1 Intra-State openings: 8 tool
makers, $1 to $1.10 per hour; 1
male stenographer, $1440 per
year; 6 stock clerks, $19 per
' week; 6 lathe men, metal,
$1.37% per hour; 1 arc welder
foreman, $175 per month; 6
plumbers, $1 per hour; 3 plumb
ers, apprentices, 60c to 70c per
hour; 1 supervisor, machine
I shop, $150 per month; 2 engine-
lathe operators, 75c per hour up;
2 milling machine operators II,
75c per hour up.
Inter-State openings: 2 drafts
men, plumbing, $2000 per year;
2 draftsmen, mechrnical $2000
per year; 2 draftsmen, heating
and ventilation. $2000 .per year;
2 draftsmen, architectural, $2000
per year;: 2 pattermakers, wood,
$2000 per year; street car ^and
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Don*t Get
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Lessons Learhedl
Cork—the stuff yon And in botOenecks—1,000 tons of it—is shown piled ijjyg operators, 66c per hour up
DP on the deck of the Portuguese ship S. S. Pero De Alenques as she
arrived in New York harbor. In addition to the cork, the sUp brought
14 passengers. Cargo, exclusive of passengers, is for use in the national
defense program.
continued. ”... We are not j “We need to consume more
going to have to plow up the hills j dairy products in this country
and plains to get it. 1 for improved health and strength
“We have adequate reserves. : British will need tre-
feed grains for increased pro-j "’endous quantities of cheese,
duction of livestock products and evaporated milk, and dried skim
it will not be necessary to in-1
crease total crop acreage next | ■
I First Kangaroo
■Milk Needed. |
Wickard said that most urgent [
— Aniiabelle,
where is the baby?
Second Kangaroo—My good
ness. I’ve had my pocket picked.
mCOME
TO THE
GREAT NORTHWESTERN
FAIR
North WOkesboro, N. C., Sept. 16-20
A great Fair has been planned for you this year, and we urge you to
attend all five days and nights. Enjoy the thrilling attractions brought
here for your entertainment and amusement, no matter what your age
may be. Plenty of rides and shows to entertain you. It’s the annual
home-coming ... so be here!
Have you checked your Insurance Protection to know that you are ade
quately insured? If not, we will be glad to help you do this, and make
suggestions for proper coverage on anything in the Insurance line.
Don’t neglect it.
INSURANCE CREDIT AND
SERVICE CORPORATION
INSURANCE — BONDING — FINAN^
I R William* ^W. J. Caroon—James M. Anderson—W. A. Brame—
mL ElSlibilh B.,b«r-J. T. Bram^Mr,. Nin. Call
’PHONE 76
NORTH WILKESBiORO, N. C.
Panama Canal; lO sheet metal
workers II, $1-45 per hour; 1
rigger (heavy lift), $1.36 per
hour; 15 riveters, pneumatic II,
$1.36 per hour; 6 welders, comb.
$1.36 per hour. (Transportation
is paid by government from point
of embarkation to Panama Canal.)
British Civilian Technical Corp:
Openings are for the following;
(British Isles) Radio mechanics
and engineers; fitters of all kinds;
electrical technicians; instru
ment makers and repairers; watch
makers and repairers; watch
makers and meter mechanics;
metal workers; machine tool set
ters and operator.*; wlremen and
ships’ electricians; sound engi
neers; automobile mechanics; and
ordnance and engine room arti
ficers. Length of service, 3
years, or duration of war; food
w HAT your chiW needs is o study lamp cer
tified by the Illuminating Engineering Society.
That means you con depend upon it to give ad
equately strong light to save eyesight; a softly
diffused, glareless light that mokes homework
more inviting; a safely wired and beoutifully
designed lamp that will improve the appear
ance of any room. Almost every electrical deal
er has them.
Look for the I US. Tag on floorlamps as well!
DUKE POWER COMPANY
TO AN OID FRIEND
•J
"Believe me, I’m glad to see you/ I’ve learned
tl'”*' real economy comes from Quality Tires. i
' That’s why I’m glad to welcome America’s
^ old stand-by... FISK TIRES!”
nRSIAmon^ First OnaUtyllrcs!
The NEW Fisk
DE LUXE ^
V.
FIRST IN SAFETY—New deep-grooved, wavy tread gives
quicker stops, better skid control, NEW body construction
with Fisk Anti-Friction cord and air-vented, cooler-ninmng
shoulders gives extra blowout protection.
FIRST IN MILEAGE. New wider, flatter tread of tougher
rubber gives longer mileage.
FIRST ON EVERY COUNT. Yes, sir! A real wnner in smart
appearance and smooth, quiet-riding comfort in addition to
its extra safety and mileage.
* There Is A Fisk Dealer Near You.
See Him For Prices and Terms
C. D. Goffey & Sons
NORTH WILKESBORO
—DISTRIBUTORS
NORTH CAROUNA