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1 ; 1 r I r ' -5 rv v. YAGE TWP tHE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, RSRTFORD, N. &, FRIDAY; JULY 19, 194 V 3r V A' V J ,1 THE Perquimans Weekly Published every Friday by the Perquimans Weekly, a partner ship consisting of Joseph G Campbell and Max R. Campbell, of Hertford, N. C. MAX CAMPBELL Editor North Carolina vk Entered as second class matter November 15, 1934, at postoffice at Hertford, North Carolina, un der the Act of March, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.50 Cards of thanks, obituaries, resolutions of respect, etc., will be charged for at regular advertising rates. Advertising rates furnished by request. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1946 Traffic Accidents Up Mr-ii. ,l . i r i i expenditures of the world war. With the national traffic fatality I , t , Wild Inflation Would Bit I . S. Capitalism A Body Blow A legislative crisis of the first mag nitude was produced when President Truman vetoed the act of Congress which renewed the Office of Price Ad ministration but included such res trictions as to lead the President to take the risk of inflation on a gigan tic scale unless Congress managed to pass a more acceptable bill. Legislators on Capitol Hill were somewhat amazed when the President decided to Veto the bill. Apparently realizing the necessity for some con trols, at least for a while, Congress immediately began to consider plans to protect the nation against price in creases which would inevitably lead the way to a boom and, in time, an economic collapse. The record of the past five years demonstrates, beyond argument, that controls have been effective despite "bulges" and that the nation has es caped, up to this time, the greater part of the inflation that would have otherwise resulted from the enormous rate almost back to its post-war peak, and not only the number of accidents but the costs of accidents rising each month, American automobile owners are faced with a problem that only they can cure. National and local government agencies recently conducted a cam paign to determine causes of acci dents of all types, and it was discov The Congress, beset by the greedy representatives of gluttonous busi ness groups, and spurred on, no doubt, by the misguided demands of some agriculturists, has yielded to pressure groups. It has sold out the common people, the salaried group and the consumer. There was a considerable outcry, a few years ago, about devaluing the dollar. The failure of Congress to 1 11.. 1 I 1- 1 J erea mat lauuy cars nau inucn 10 uo .. i ,; u0 ...... 1 ., . n i continue reasonable controls, until the wiui uie lociease j 1 1 acciuems. bare lessness on the part of drivers was also listed as a principal cause for accidents. Insurance companies state that about one out of everv three cars, checked in the recent campaign, fail ed to meet the minimum safety stand ards required of car mvners. Because of conditions of cars and the lack of new ones, traffic and in surance officials point out that the solution in cutting down the high ac cident rate is for more careful driv ing on the part of every motorist. Automobile accidents are a national problem, but they are a local prob lem and a personal problem of every driver. The way to stop accidents is to drive safely. Check your speed, check your car and check your driving. Individuals Powerless Warning that recent price and rent increases were only a taste of what lies ahead, unless the Congress pro vides really effective control legis lation, Chester Bowles, departing dir ector of economic stabilization, ex plains that patriotic and far-sighted business men will not have much to say about inflation if prices start "to go up all across the board." Mr. Howies pointed out that im mediate and fantastic price increases were caused by a "few producers, a few store-keepers, a few landlords and a eood many speculators" who took advantage of ;i profit-oppor tunity even though "responsible merch.-.nts and husiness men exhibit ed r. determination to hold price lev els as long as possible. At the same time, Mr. Howies ex pressed sympathy with congressmen who have been under "a bombard ment of attacks against controls for the last six months." He says that the Congress was sincerely impress ed by the pressures but that anyone living in Washington could under stand the reasons for congressional action, even while condemning the legislation "which legalized inflation." Tax Increase Not The Answer The Administration, according to Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snyder, may ask an increase in taxes on individuals and corporation "if prices get too f:ir out of hand." The idea is to take away some of the spending funds available to in dividuals and husiness in order to reduce the inflationary pressure. We fail to see where it would be reasonable to increase taxation on individuals, many of whom wi hard hit by increased 'prices, in order to reduce buying power. Individuals on salaries and those with fixed in comes will suffer considerably if there is a sharp increase in prices and their predicament would be con siderably aggravated by any meas urable increase in taxation. The Secretary of the Treasury is on firmer ground, however, when he suggests heavier taxes on corpora tions and business enterprises. If there is marked inflation, there will be larger profits and those who make them will be able to pay heavier tax es without suffering much. economic shortages caused by war, disappeared, would devalue the dollar disastrously. I uying power of money will shrink steadily and the cost of living will rise and rise. Th' , o.-occ-r v.-:!l i-evitablv lead to i w demands from organized labor. I There will be another round of strikes and when labor gets its raise, as it will, the p ices will go up again as business takes its cut. The sucker is the average American, the man and woman who want stability, who have a small amount of savings, the ulti mate consumer. There is much tal' in (" .gross against Communism bui it there is a wild inflation, as a result of the abandonment of controls, the work of the Congress will do more to pro mote Communism, in the United States than Stalin and his regime could have done in a century. If there develops ano'her collapse, which is inevitable if inflation increases, the people of the nation will exper ience disaster and they will he right for revolution. We have no hesitancv whatever in saying that if the best the capitalis tic system can offer the citizens of this country is an inflation and a bust every generation, that system is doomed. In fact, we think it is now threatened with a ureat challenge, created by its so-called friends and defenders. President Truman went on the air to explain the serious consequences of the failure of Congress to enact honest legislation. 1'nder the guise of extending controls the legislative body has passed what the President terms a useless bill, one that would lull the people into believing that there were controls when, in fact, they have been abolished. We have, no faith in governmental controls in normal times but we think they are necessary until supplies are available to meet the buying power of the people. This is enormous and might make for a long period of rea sonable prosperity if it is not dis sipated by prices, hiked to the sk to take advantage of temporary con ditions created by war. There may be only, one defense left to the consumer. He, or she, can go on a buying strike. Let the people of this country tighten their belts in their own defense, decline to buy goods at above ceiling prices and. if necessary, duplicate t le doing-with-out featured war yes rs. In a few months the result wou d be profound and business-greed pro erly rebuked. We do not believe that abolition of safe controls reflects the wishes of intelligent business mei . They know that profits have soar d in recent years. Business, despte gripes and oomplaints, has made larger profits than ever before. There is no excuse for huge price increased at this time exceDt the uncontrolled desire of a minority of business nen to take it while they can get it, iregardless of consequences. ! Big Power Veto Makes V. N. Action Difficult ' The Security Council of the United Nations has been told 6y the Soviet delegate, Andrei K. GroAiyko that his "negative vote automatically vetoes" the measure voted agaifist. This is an interesting interpretation of the right of veto, which the Sov iet Government insisted should be the possession of the Big Five. It means, if anything, that whenever any one of the Big Five nations votes against any motion, resolution or other pro posal, the matter is "vetoed". There is much to be said for the contention of Soviet Russia that in ternational cooperation depends upon the concerted and coodinated action of the Big Five. Moreover, there is considerable danger in permitting ani- small group of powers, which are without means to enforce any United Nations decision, to determine the at titude, position and action of the Uni ted Nations, regardless of the major ity vote they can roll up. Inasmuch as the authority and prestige of the United Nations will' have to be upheld by the power of the nations capable of exerting force, it is nothing but fair that the nations which will have to pay the main price for world peace should have the right to determine when such power should be exercised. At the same time, the RifSsian use of the veto right practically amounts to a farce and prevents the United Nations Organization from develop ing into an effective force for peace. Congress Can Practice Appeasement lt Disarming The report prepared by four mem bers of the House who recently re turned from a trip to Europe has been officially released by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, but with out any expression as to whether the views should be approved. -Onr of the recommendations of the four Congressmen is that we abandon "any semblance of appeasement in our own negotiations and relations with Russia." The recommendation is without significance unless they can persuade the members of the House to abandon the policy of re ducing the armed strength of this country by the rapid demobilization of our forces abroad and by restrict ing the right of the nation to con script any number of men needed for the armed services at the present lime. The Russians hold most of Kast- ern Europe ana are convinced mai no nation has the power, even if it had the will, to prevent Russia from de veloping and extending its sphere of influence in that area. Consequently, the officials of the Soviet regime in Moscow proceed to develop the poli cies that they consider vital for their country, without regard to the opin ion, interests or preference of any surance that the blood of a million boys won't be shed if this . amend ment is agreed to". Representative Emmett O'neal, of Kentucky,' said that the amendment did not raise a question of "appeas ing Russia" but of feeding people and declared that the problem of re moving censorship barriers should be handled by the State Department. This seemed to be the idea also of Representative Daniel J. Flood, of Pennsylvania, who said that when it came to choosing between "saving a baby from starving and holding up a news story, I'm in favor of holding up the story." It should be borne in mind that the debate in the House is important mainly in reflecting a growing dis satisfaction with conditions inside Russia and an increased tendency on the part of Representatives to follow a straight-out policy without regard to what Russia thinks or what Russia may do. i The House voted for a similar pro vision last year but the Senate turn ed it down. The chances are that the Senate will do likewise wjth the amendment adopted but one cannot tell yet whether there has been a change of sentiment on 'the part of the Senators. LEAGUE MEETING LEGALS NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION ' Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Emily C. Skinner, deceased, late of Perquimans County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Hertford; N. C. on or before the 11 day of July, 1947 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make im mediate payment. This 11 day of July, 1946. SILAS M. WHEDBEE, Executor of Emily C. Skinner. July 19, 26 Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere ap preciation for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father, Thomas C. Chap- pell. Also for the beautiful floral of ferings and cars loaned. His Wife and Children. Unchanging Through The Years Time does not dull the lustre nor weaken the solid strength of the monuments we supply. Handsome in design, reliably installed, their quality is ever lasting. Lynch Funeral Home HERTFORD, N. C. Horace Lynch 104 W. Main St. ' Phone 412 ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. The Anderson's Young People's League met Monday night, July 15, at the home of Mrs. Elie Forehand. Mrs. Forehand was in charge of a very interesting program, using as the subject "Light." Hymns used on the program were "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning,". "Day Is Dying In the West" and "Work For' the Night Is Coming." Those taking part on the program were Elizabeth Byrum, Elliott Layden, Katherine Lane and the Rev. Arthur Stephenson. During the business session plans were discussed for a picnic to be held on .lulv .il. The meeting closed with all repeating the League Benediction together. Those present were Edna Ward, Katherine Lane, Elizabeth Byrum, Ruth Boyce, Myra Layden, Annie Lee Asbell, the Rev. Arthur Stephenson, Ho ;.co I ayden, Elliott Layden, Her bert lane, Sarah Jordan, Bill Wins low. JJrs. Bill Winslow and Mrs. Klie Forehand. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Dr. Geo. T. Crawford CHIROPRACTIC PHYSIC. AN Specializes in the chronic and often called "incurable" conditions. CITIZENS BANK BLDG.. EDENTON Phones: Office 434-W Residence 41 7-J I IT'S TIME TO PLANT YOUR FALL GARDEN If you missed all the fun of having a Spring Garden . . . and pledged that you would raise those fresh vegetables in a Fall Garden, now is the time to start planting. It's certainly nice to be able to go to your own garden for fresh, crisp vegetables. Obey the urge . . . plant a Fall Garden. SEE US FOR SEEDS-WE HAVE IN STOCK Rutabagas Collards Cales Turnips in Different Varieties and Many Other Types of Seed Hertford hardware & Supply Company "TRADE HERE AND BANK THE DIFFERENCE" HERTFORD, N. C. Congressman And Contracts Several angles of the Meat Com mittee's investigation of war pro fiteering should be relentlessly ex plored. The public should insist on vigorous exposure both of profiteers and of their political partners. There is some danger that Con gressmen will try to head off the lat . ter line of investigation. This is shown in the measure of sympathy and. support given in the House of Representatives to Andrew J. May's claim that he is being persecuted in connection with his activities mi be- half of the Garsson companies. It is indicatea also d.v me ia'i iii.m uic committee originally allowed Mr. May to testify in secret, apparent l for be, his protection, not that of milium information. Mr. May's explanations so fai arc far from satisfyiiiK- We trust the chairman of the House Military Af fairs Committee will seek or will bo required to be much more cxpii, , . about his efforts to influence Army officers who were well aware of his power over the War Department to award war contracts to his friends. Congressmen quite often helped firms in their districts to obtain war orders. In many cases this was a legitimate service, simply putting the Army and Navy into touch with plants badly needed for specific jobs. In such cases Congressmen should not fear investigation. And if there were many who went beyond that, the country ought to know about it. I A . xi r r .i u l ns a mauer pi laci, n woumj oe a healthful thing if the public became a bit more aware of the business or professional interests which some Congressmen pursue on the side. A more meticulous standard of ethics about this sort of thing should be es tablished. Aside from whatever fur ther value may come out of following up the May case, we hope the inquiry will dig deep. Christian Science Monitor. I other country, even former allies in the war. N'ot many days ago, the press re ealed that the United States had or dered a cruiser into the Port of Tri este and officials intimated that it was the business of the Navy in the Mediterranean to support the policies of the United States. The same obser vation applies to all of the armeti forces of the country and nothing weakens our influence with other na tions, in connection with international affairs, more than evidence that this country is not interested enough in any issue to risk a clash with those who might attempt to use force to gain their own ends. House Reflects Resentment By Limiting UNNRA Funds The House of Representatives, in considering an appropriation of $455, 000,000 for UNNRA, adopted an amendment prohibiting the expendi ture of the money in any country ,.-U;..K ........ nn.mll A v, v !-a r. Y jiii.. ii i ci unt; . lu Kcl ,,,,i' "'nil imii press representatives 10 senu oui un censored news reports. The amend ment was plainly directed toward Russia. There is much to be said in favor of the freedomsof the press through out the world, but whether an amend ment of this kind, tacked on to a measure intended to relieve suffering, is wise, remains an open question. Supporters of the amendment jin the House were against "appeasing" Russia. They were irked by the news that the Soviet Government does not , "nnMfnmnlnfn" falaTltlO1 , f nnnenn. 1111 b.lll(JIAJ X 1.1UA.,. 1 .V"tVA . ship and by the suspicion that the Communist regime might be receiving credit fpr the relief accorded. Quite the opposite' view was taken by Representatives Clarence Cannon, of Missouri, chairman of the Appro priations Committee, who considered the amendment a "gratuitous insult to a friendly nation" that would not contffbute td peace but might disturb it and asserted that ,'there is no as- Announcing The Opening Of My Service And Snack Esso Bar ON HERTFORD - EDENTON HIGHWAY LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF HERTFORD LIVESTOCK & SUPPLY COMPANY I AM SERVING BARBECUE - SANDWICHES TOASTED AND PLAIN - LIGHT LUNCHES COFFEE - VERY COLD DRINKS AND THE FIXINGS Petroleum Prdducts TIRES, TUBES, BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES . "The Friendliest of Service." . 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