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W. C. MANNING
Editor ? 19*8-1938
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Friday. April 1. 19311.
Not in the Right Direction
Recent activities on the world diplomatic
fronts are recognized by some as favoring
peace. The relief afforded the war tension is
only temporary, and it is possible that the psy
chological effect during the so-called breathing
spell will attract attention of a troubled world
-to peace, real peace
There can be no great hope for world peace
as long as nations continue the costly practices
of increasing their weapons of death. Peace has
no foundation as long as greed marches onward
to claim new countries, richer resources for
the munition factories and increased numbers
to man the guns.
We are too far from an economic balance
even in our own country not to mention condi
tions existing between our country and others
to hope for peace, real peace. Our selfishness
to out-bargain the other fellow and take all the
( ream for ourselves is feeding the war spirit,
. nd other than the efforts of Cordell Hull and
l is State Department little is being done lb
check that fast expanding selfishness.
It is difficult to believe that recent activities
point to peace when it is so easy to believe that
the vast war machine is paiu#mg only long
enough to catch its second wind and drive on to
greater goals of conquest and destruction.
Peace talk would have been received with
greater hope had it been accompanied by an
nounced plans to slow down the production of
arms, ships and other weapons of war. It is
quite apparent that.the peace talk coming from
the troubled fronts of the world is hardly more
than empty psychology.
A Little Different Plan Needed
Now. they are suggesting increasing the yield
of peanuts by closer planting in the row. The
last reports received states there is a surplus of
the goobers. To increase the per acre produc
tion is sound economy, but what is needed just
now is a plan to reduce the planted acres in
proportion to production and consumption.
Speaking of Jackasses
A short time ago the Tennessee Valley au
thority was in the market for a mnir and ajack,
the latter item being described as of the hy
draulic type for use in lifting heavy objects af
the fashion of an automobile hoister. Going to
a bulletin board, a news reporter is said to have
seen iisted. Onejack, $2,500." and the next -
press release carried the news of the purchase
of a jackass by the TVA at the unbelievable
sum of. $2,500. More surmising followed, and
the anti-New Dealers had them a fantastic
story, to be sure. The Charleston News and
Courier, which has been violent in its attacks
upon the New Deal, said editorially last Sun
day:
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"That the TVA invested $2,080 in the search for
the perfect Jackass and, finding it, or him, paid $2,
<00 for it, or him, is no longer denied. The TVA la
ter sold the animal for $300. Then it, or he, died.
Hence it is not available for the vacancy on the
board."
Prior to the publication of the News and
Courier's jibe, the story had been discredited
and the true facts explained, Senator Norris last
week saying: - ;? -
"This story was circulated all over the Unit
ed States that the TVA lost thousands of dol
lars on a jackass, the truth was that they
bought a jackass, sold it, and made $50.
"It did not involve thousands of dollars. 1
could tell you many similar stories being used
like this against the agency."
Many times it is quite apparent that the press
wants freedom to attack and tear down, to ex
ploit the untruths to the discredit of others, ra
ther than freedom of the press as it relates to
publishing the truths and opinions based on
those truths. That there have been and will
continue to be mistakes, no one doubts, but
there has been a great deal hidden behind what
the great liberty lovers call "freedom of the
press." .
Catching Up With Itself
The Wall Street devil is about to overtake
himself, recent reports from the gambling and
speculation hot bed stating that a recent presi
dent of the exchange is now facing the courts
for alleged illegal operations.
_ Mr. Whitney was head of Wall Street's Ex
change when the government tried to point
out the need for laws regulating the money
and stock markets. Bitter attacks were directed
against the administration when it stepped in
and tried to place the big house in order. And
now those who criticised the government for
its helpful action, are turning to help "prose
cute" Whitney.
The big financiers claimed they had things
well in hand, that they were playing fair with
the people, but they have failed to substantiate
that claim.
There is now little ground for the opposition,
but a bitter attack can be hatched over night to
oppose further government regulation.
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Rocky Mount Telagram.
Regardless of prejudices, which may have
been brought about by one reason or another;
legardless of actions, which have gone against
the grain on certain occasions; and regardless
of the apparent trends of national affairs, some
things stand out as such obvious facts that it
is difficult for even the most critical individ
uals to brush them aside.
We refer to recent statements made here by *
two men, who are recognized as leaders in their
respective fields. The first, a banker, said in
effect, "1 cannot criticize the President for any
minor wrongs he may have committed be
cause he turned his attention to the banks of
this country when American financing was at
its lowest ebb in my lifetime and placed them
in the best position in which they have been in
my memory." The second, a tobacco man, who
also is recognized as outstanding in his field,
went on record with the statement that the
New Deal was the "first administration in his
tory" to live up to the farm planks in its plat
form.
We say these statements, made by men who
should speak authoritatively because of the
positions they occupy, cannot be easily dis
pensed with even by the cynics and should be
studied carefully by those who are critical of
the administration.
Of course, we know there are other sides to
the question not covered in these two state
ments. We know that many persons are groan
mg under taxation which they feel that is be
coming unbearable, while others are blaming
the administration for robbing the public
treasury of funds to support shiftless ne'er-do
wells and at the same time running up a
steadily mounting public debt. And we'll grant
that these individuals also have facts to pre
sent and that they also appear to be in the
right. <
It all boils down to this: No man, institution,
administration or anything subject to the
whims and the changing natures of human
beings ean ever be perfect. The country is
wondering now what will happen after 1940.
With the democrats faced with the prospect of
having to break precedent to regain control
for another four years?possibly under a new
leader?many are wondering if the programs
now in force will not crumble making it nec
essary for something else to be established. We
have seen two names projected to the fore
front as possible standard-bearers for the par
ty?the Secretary of Agriculture and the high
Commissioner to the Philippines. We know
that neither of these individuals has the spec
tacular demeanor that surrounds the present
occupant of the White House and we know
that neither is expected to have the vote-get
ting powers of the present incumbent.
After 1940 whal?_ That question will be ask
ed more and more as the time draws near and
many will be the answers and much will be
the speculation before that tima finally does
roll around.
Dare's Lost Colpny
Production Is Now
At Casting Stage
Theatre Project on Roan- [
oke Island to Be En
larged This Summer
Manteo ? Continued co-opera-1
tion of the Works Progress Admin
titration in the production of Paul,
Green's "Lost Colony" on Roanoke |
Island this year, with the Federal |
Theatre Project contributing the
services of 12 professional actor3
instead of the six in the original
cast is assured in messages received
by D. Bradford Fearing, executive
director of Lost Colony Productions,
Inc.
Doubt as to the continued par
ticipation of the Federal Theatre in
this year's production of the sym
phonic pageant has occasioned some
delay in the formation of plans for
the season, but with this aspect of
the matter clarified, tallowing a
visit of W. O. Spinks, deputy WPA
administrator, to Roanoke Island
last week, and conferences by Mr.
Green and Mr. Fearing with offi
cials in Washington the production
is now at the casting stage.
Two weeks from now Mr. Green
and Sam Selden, who will again di
rect the production. Vill come to
Foanoke Island and select the 100
or more natives of the island who
will have places in the cast. Places
that cannot be filled among the
islanders will be assigned to mem
bers of the dramatic department at
the University of North Carolina
: nd Duke University, and to profes
sionals in the Federal theatre.
Except for tentative selection of
the 36 voices from among the senior
students at the Westminster Choir
school which will make up the dou
bled Lost Colony choir, no selec
tions for the cast have been made,
and none will be made until thor
ou<h tests have been made of the
available talent on the island All
the profs?innali who were in the
original cast have applied for their
places again this year, but none
have been named
Tentative designations for the
choir were made in Princeton tl
week by Erie Stapleton, state direc
tor of Federal Music Projects, who
volunteered his services, but there
has developed a iinaaBalilj that the
full Westminster choir, heard in
the state in concert last month, may
be brought to the island for the sea
son under the personal direction of
Dr. Finley WiUiamston.
Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of Lemon James, de
ceased. late of Martin County. North
Carolina, this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the estate
of said decreased to exhibit them
at 800 E. Elm Street. Tarboro. on or
before the 8th of March. 1939, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate arill
mediate payment
This the 8th day of March. UK
ORREN M. JAMBS.
Administratis of the estate a
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ADMINISTRATRIX
North Carolina. Martin
Having this day qualified as
miniatratrix of the estate of Geo
A. Bay nor, deceased, this is to i
all persons having
said estate to present them to
undersigned within twelve (12)
or this notice will be plroitrd in bar
of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said <
will please make immediate
ment.
This the 22nd. day of
1928.
CONNIE V. BAYNOK.
Administratrix.
Elbert S. Peel, Atty.
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PROGRAM FOR WEEK BEGINNINO MONDAY, APRIL 4
Turnage Theatre ? Washington, N. C.
j Tondir April 4-5
"The Awful Truth"
IRENE DUNN mad CARY GRANT
DaaMm Feature April (
When G-Men Step In"
with DON TERRY
"Condemned Women"
villi ANN SHIRLEY
rhureday-Friday April 7-4
"Nothing Sacred"
CAROLE LOMBARD mad FREDRIC MARCH
Satarday April t
Boots and Saddles"
with GENE AUTRY
Saturday Nlfht Owl Stow
"Sh! The Octopus"
HUGH HERBERT mad ALLEN JENKINS
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