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The Week in Washington A RESUME OF GOVERNMENMKNTAL HAPPENINGS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. Washington, Jan. 20.?The question everybody in Washington is asking everybody else is"What sort of a substitute for AAA is the administration going to turn out?" ' Nobody knows the exact answer as yet, but a good many straws In the wind give some indications of what is being planned. The first straw was President Roosevelt's statement that he was net in favor of an export debenture plan, which would, as he put it, amount to making a present to Europe of the fertility of our soil. In other words. wimL in uciiik mmgm. xor 1-3 it mirtiiuu | of crop control based upon the necessity of land conservation. The representatives of the farm organizations who were summoned to meet in Washington are united on the plan that the so-called marginal lands should be withdrawn from commercial production, through rental at equitable rates, of such land as may be necessary to promote conservation of soil fertility and to bring about a balance of domestic production at profitable prices. Maybe Domestic Allotments Instead of export bounties, it is regarded as probable that the administration will propose a domestic allotment system, based on bounties to farmers on the proportion of their crops consumed at home. This has been considered by Congress many times in the past but never as part of a comprehensive nation-wide plan. The Supreme Court's decision In the AAA case did not negative processing taxes as such, but only the allotment of processing funds to a j special class or group. It is held that processing taxes are entirely within the power of Conitres3. nroviderl the money so collected goes Into the gen- j eral revenues, and that Congress has i a right to appropriate, from general] revenues, funds for the payment of 'bounties to farmers for soil conervation and other furposes. This idea of soil conservation has been one of President Roosevelt's pets for a long time. On October 25 he indicated it as the basis of any long-term and permanent agricultural adjustment program, and pointed out that benefits could be made to encourage individual farmers to adopt sound farm management, crop rotation and soil conservation methods. He was talking then of the more or less distant future, but it would appear that the Supreme Court's decision may force the immediate adoption of such a plan. Cotton And Rice. Salts The dismissal lost week by the Supreme Court of the suit brought to declare the Bankhead Cotton Control act invalid had no relation to the merits of the case. It was dismissed on a technicality, as not having been brought 'before the court In a proper and legal manner. In the oase of the Louisiana rice millers who had obtained an injunction in the lower courts against the collection by tire government of processing thxes, the Supreme Court or uci eu uie return to tne millers 01 about $200,000,000 which they had deposited with the courts pending the decision, on the ground that the tax had not actually been collecetd. The agitation for constitutional amendments to give the Federal Government greater powers is naturally more active than it has been before. Most of the union labor groups, some of the farmers' organisations, a very large proportion of the radical element, and the advocates of economic planning by the government, are expected to back one of the proposals for amendment, in the hope that the present session of Congress may submit them to the states. How far this movement will get at this session is rather doubtful. There is no desire on the part of the administration to make the Constitution on issue in the coming campaign. Certainly the President Is not likely to advocate conatlitii finri a 1 ch a v ?1 ?1J-? ?. I<bu1 uuu IC t'LCCUU 11, which would tend to break down the rights of the states. Revenues Wanted . The killing off of the processing taxes knocked a big hole in the Treasury budget estimates. These had been counted on for more than W00,000,000 of revenue. It looks as though the Government would have to pay at least half that amount to farmers under existing contracts, so some new way must be found to raise money for this purpese. Also to pay the bonus. Under any of the-bonus plans that are now under consideration at least P Mniw - - - ? ^ ? WA1 An VOLUME XLVI1, NUMBER 30 THE CAMERA'S T1 lias tlie Presidency Aged Mr. 1 Two Photographs, Showii NEW YORK . . . "Have the cares last three eventful years, produced i of Mr. Roosevelt ?" was the assignxr craman. Ahove are the two pictures h taken shortly before inauguration a the President nears -his 54th birthday Watauga Vet j $167,057 in wuuiuga county veterans ui inn World War are expected to receive $167,057.64 in fifty-dollar government bonds as a result of the passage of the so-called bonus measure by the Senate Monday. Ashe County boys will receive the sura of $281,545.31 and Wilkes $398,360.60. The Senate passed the two billion dollar proposal Monday by a vote of 74 to 16. Under the terms of the bill as passed the $50 bonds, und as much cash as would be needed to take caro of odd amounts would be made available at local pOatofflces to the three and a half million bonus holders. They could cash the bonds immediately or hold them as an Investment at S per cent, simple annual interest for nine years. If redeemed the first year, no Interest would be paid. Hie house of representatives had already approved Immediate payment of the bonus by 356 to 59, but without specifying the method by which payment would be made. The measure, revamped in this detail, was hurried back to the house for i concurrence, which was expected Wednesday, Even strong administration supporters admitted that should there be a presidential veto, it would be easily overridden. Information is that an influential Congressional group is contemplating an appeal to the President to let the new bonus bill become a law without either signing or vetoing the measure-?as permitted by the constitution. Proponents of the proposal to pay the bonus certificates in new money indicated laht their fight would be renewed when the appropriation effort for the Congressioually approved bill is started. Boone Hi Quint in Fine Form; Undefeated Coach J. E. Merrltt's Boone High School basketball team has gotten off to a great start this season, chalk! InP- !m ttlrpp (n no games, and are fast becoming a serious contender for the conference honors in the Appalachian High School Association with only one of last year's regulars hack. The Boone basketecrs are now tied with Oove Creek in the fight for conference honors. At the beginning ol the basketball season Core Creek was slated to run away with ail the honors, hut the Boone quintet is fast developing into shape and is exnecteid to giv~ "AUG, Independent Weekly New; EOONE, WATAUGA COUfl riREE-YEAR-STORY [toosevelt? Cameraman Submits ng Him Before and After > of tiie President's office, during the my marked change in the appearance ent handed a Washington, news came submitted, that of 1933 from the files nd that of 193G, taken last week as f, January 30. s to Receive Bonus Money "The King Is Dead? 1 - o?-> y L. ^ K i n S ^ ^' i iLUlg VfOflgC V , lU-^LOl^VIU 13. U ~ ish sovereign, who died Monday night following a four-day illness with bronchial catarrh, accompanied by heart weakness. The grandson of Queen Victoria had recently celebrated the silver anniversary of his reign. Hie vrarW'a most farflung empire is now ruled by the former Prince of Wales, who shall be known as Edward VIII. BIRTHDAY BALLTO BE A GALA AFFAIR Appalachian Orchestra Will Furnish Rytlim For Dancers at Daniel Boone. The Appalachian College Orchestra, properly known as Freddie Moore's Cara -Lomes, has been engaged to furnish the syncopated in splratlon when the third annual President's Birthday Ball takes the floor at the Daniel Boone Hotel Thursday evening, January 30. Mr. Tracy Council, committee chairman, states that he thinks it very fortunate that the I Cara-Lomes could be secured for the | outstanding event of the winter season. The local trumpeteers have been I playing for many dances throughout this section of the state and the or. ganization has rapidly extended it, self outside its sphere of local use, fulness. A state-wide reputation seems in prospect for the musical collegiates. A. DE spaper?Established in th ITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THUR1 PSSBEACH DIES [ AT N. WILKESBORO Popular Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Beach Succumbs To Long Illness. Miss Marian Beacn, nineteen-yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Beach, of North Wilkesboro. died Sunday after an illness of many months with an incurable ailment. Her condition had been considered grave, however, only for the past few weeks. Funeral services were conducted from the Lutheran Church in Boone Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Church of North Wilkesboro, and Rev. J. C. Canipe and Rev. J. A. Yount, of | Boone participating in the impressive j services. The floral offerings were' beautiful and a large number of friends from this community a3 welf as from the Wilkes'x ros gathered xor the obsequies. Interment was in the local cemetery Surviving are the parents and one sister, Miss Annelle Beach. Deceased was born in York, SouJi Carolina, but her home was in Winston-Salem during the most of her eartv childhood. In 1926 the family returned to the old home of Mr. Be^ch in Boone, where they lived for about four years, during which time the father was connected with the Iocs! newspaper. During their stay here, Miss Beach united with the Baptist Church and lived a life of deep religious activity. She took a leading part in the routine as well as special | organization activities and was a principal figure in the young peoples' church work. Her high school days were mostly spent in North Wilkes-1 boro. where she was an outstandingly brilliant student, and unusually popular with her associates. M'ss Beach leaves a host of friends in this community, who feel a deep serine of loss and sorrow. TFYTII17 M AflN A TV luikiiuu Liinunmu i HAS FATAL STROKE David P. Rhodes Dies Tuesday; Father of Mesdames C. L. Hhyne and C. M? Ringhain. flaVid P. Rhodes, 64 year's old, textile manufacturer and prominent citizen of Lincolnton died Tuesday afternoon after a-stroke of paralysis suffered earlier in the day. A daughter of Mr. Rhodes, Mrs G. L. Rhyiie of Boone was immediately notified of the stroke, but death ensued while the family was en route from Boone. Funeral services are to he conducted from the Emanuel Lutheran Church -In Lincointon this morning at 10:30. The widow and six children survive, among them being Mrs. C. L. Rhyne of Boone, and Mrs. C. M. Bingham, of Lincolnton. At the time of his death Mr. Rhodes was president and general manager of the Rhodea-Rhyne Manufacturing Company and of the Indian Creek Mills, both of Lincolnton. Until he sold his interests several weeks ago in the Rhodes Whrtener Mills at Taylorsville. h? wast nra.Qirirmf- nnH cfon. oral manager of that p'.ant also. Mr. Rhodes had been a manufacturer since 1889 and was a recognized leader in the textile industry. Youth May Secure Work In This County The Federal Government has ap-} proved a project whereby youths (boys and giris between the ages of 16 and 25) may have work at a small salary in every county including Wa-1 tauga. The County Superintendent, W." H. Walker, has application'blanks. All youths Irrteested should see him not later than Tuesday, January 28. To be eligible for employment on tills NY A project each youth must meet I the following requirements: 1. Must be between the age of 16 and 25 and out of school. I 2 Must h#* rMriflt<*rAH ?HHi TTn- 1 ted States Employment Service. 3. His or her family must have received relief between May 1 and November 1,. 1935. fpi; it J|J|P?|t -'M' *& ' MOC] e Year Eighteen Eighty-^ 5DAY, JANUARY 23, 1936 Educator Dies A. M. Norton, Appalachian College j Professor, who succumbed to a sud- j den illness while going about hiSj classroom duties Monday morning. | SKULL IS CRUSHED' AS AXE IS LOOSED Clyde Banner May Recover From Injuries Received While Culling Wood. Clyde Danner, well known farmer of the Laurel Fork section, near Boone, is a patient at the Caldwell Hospital, Lenoir, with a crushed skull, suffered while cutting wood last Friday on his farm, and grave doubts are held as to tile chances ior his recovery. A large section of the skull was lifted from the brain by surgeons, and although Mr. Dcuiner appears rational at times, physicians are unable to yet say whether or not he may recover. The accident occurred n? Mr TTnn ner and| son, Carl, out cordwood on a hillside, and information is that the injured man was below the son on the hillside. Carl struck at the timber with ihe axe. it is related, the implement slipped from his hand and went crashing down on the head of the parent. Mr. Dahner was immediately rushed to Boone for treatment and from here was taken at once to Lenoir. |a?fc . v"- ?~ ^' * " .Officers Elected For Farm Loan Association At a meeting- of the -Sugar Grove National Farm Loan Association held in Boone last Friday evening, the following officers were elected: A. G. Miller, president; James T. Gross, vice-president; and C. D. Moore, Secy.-Treasurer. A loan committee was named, consisting of Rufus M. Ward, A. G. Miller and James T. Gross, with Dr. H. B. Perry and S. C. Eggers, alternate members. Mr. S. C. Eggers was elected as appaiser for the association. A board of directors consisting of Uie following was elected at a meeting of the association held 011 the 14th: S. C. Eggers, H. B. Perry, | James T. Gross, A. G. Miller, Rufus M. Ward. Doughton Expects To Be Candidate for Reelection Congressman R. L. Doughton, elected thirteen times to the national house of representatives, has indicated that he will be a candidate to succeed himself this year. He says: "I Suppose when uie time comes I shall announce for re-election as j heretofore, if the people want me, and I have heard nothing to the contrary. There 13 no need for a rush in this matter, and it will be taken care of when the time comes." Only three house members have been In Congress longer than has Mr. Doughton. Adolph J. Saboth of the fifth Illinois district, now in his flf teenih term, and Speaker Joseph Byras of Tennessee and Edward T. Taylor of Colorado, serving their fourteenth terms. New Wholesale Oil ' gl.50 PER YEAR HKT ATTACK IS FMAL TO MEMBER CmEGE FACULTY Prof. A, M. Norton Succumbs Monday, As He Conducts His Usual Classes. FUNERAL SERVICES ARE iiM rrnponAv a cvp??nvrn/\XT H.CUJL* JL uijoua JL nr lAiiviNvvw Death of Mr. Norton Brings to Close Life Spent Almost Wholly In Ideational Work. Had Been In Boone 11 Years. A. M. Norton, Professor of English Literature, Appalachian State Teachers College, died suddenly at ! 11:30 Monday morning, while he was conducting one of his usual classes. : Mr. Norton had been in poor health, j for nearly two year3, but his physical I condition recently had appeared much I improved, and his demise came as a v distinct shock to fellow workers, students and friends in the community | and county. He was 61 years of age. j Professor Norton was a native of Macon county, a graduate of Duke I University and hail spent his entire I life in educational work in North Carolina and other states. For four years he was dean of. Carolina College, Maxtcri; for several years professor of English and History, Scarritt-Morrisville College, Missouri, and for three years president of Weaver College, near Asheville. For eleven years Professor Norton had taught English Literature in Appalachian College, and was held in unusually high regard by the hundreds of students who passed through his classes. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Boone Methodist Church by Dr. Ernest C. Widenhouae. For an hour and a half preceding the services the body laid in state at the Administration building of the college. All members of the college faculty, both men and women acted as honorary pallbearers. Surviving a.e the widow, who was the former Miss Jennie T. Thompson, daughter of Rev. Mr. Thompson, noted Carolina Methodist divine; and three sons, Charles, teacher in the high Bchool at Old Fort; Krvln and Allen, who are students in Boone. Two brothers, Charlie and P. M. Norton, and one sister, Mrs. J. M. Cade all of Franklin, Macon county, also survive. Professor Norton was one of the most popular members of the faculI ty of Appalachian, and was held in the esteem of both fellow faculty workers and students. Likewise during the years of his pilgrimage in this city, he had won for himself the uniformly high regard of the people of the community. He was a leading figure in the religious life of the town, a consecrated and active member of the Methodist Church, and between his educational activity and his religious work, he found time to give considerable thought to public, affairs, in which he always manifested keen concern. Mr. Norton was able as a teacher devout as a churchman, public-spirited in the broadest sense, affable and widely popular as a gentleman or the old school, and the loss occasioned by his demise is felt quite as keenly in the region roundabout as on the college campus, where more than a decade of the useful life was spent, Mrs. Josie Sutherland Dies In Pennsylvania Mrs. Josie Hardin Sutherland, niece of Mrs. W. R. Spainhour, of Boone, died at her home near Lincoln University, Pa., January 15, following a long period of impaired health. She was 49 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at Limestone, Tenn., last Saturday. A brother of deceased, Mr. Jurdan Har din of Hickory, accomnanied Spainhour to the obsequies. The husband and six children survive. Mrs. Sutherland was a daughter.of. the late James H. Hardin well known in th'many relativ i'M Jffl i : | i " ' - 'M P : W: B sm zwBm.
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