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PAGE TWO | The Week in AY ashington A RESUME OF GOVERN MEN MENTAL HAPPENESGS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL i Washington ?How important a political issue can be> maae out of the falling off in exports of American farm products and the increase in imports of staple food supplies is the latest question or which political observers hert.- are focusing their attention. How much of ihe current situation is due to natural causes or conditions outside of governmental control and hew much to political measures, is the root of the argument. The facts as Washington gets them arc something like this: The ?versuppiy of surplus wheat whicr* has been depressing the worfu market for several years, has beer, practically consumed. resulting in higher prices. The world's norma' carryover of surplus wheat is about 300,000.000 bushels. AM the reports which the Department of Agriculture regards as reliable indicate that the surplus for the year to come will b*.just about this normal carryover. Of this the United States crop of 1930. amounted to 000.000 bushels, and the supply of old wheat carried over. 125.ofoo ooo bushels. will leave an American surplus of about 100.000.000 bushels. Wheat consumption is increasing a.i over the world and this fact, coupled with the world-wide shortage, will tend to keep prices up. Of course, it is much too early to forecast the Argentine and Australian crops, where it is now mid-Winter or early Spring. In the meantime, American wheat imports are up this year over last vcar. These i*r;pr ts are for special grades of wheat in demand by mi Hers, which are normally grown in the Northwest and of which the crop has ijoeri shot t for the past six years. In the rxrst six months of this year official figures show that 10.805,56b bushels of vheat were imported from abroad, compared with 12,839.047 bu? shtrls in the corresponding period ?>: 193". C <?ru and the Drought Official Washington ;.s more cor terg&d with the corn crcp than with the wheat crop. If the drought continue? to the middle of this month, the Department of Agriculture's estimate is that the corn crop will l> less than half of the normal 2,500,00C.000 bushels, ana ev* n with good weather ana plenty of the corn crop will be about 800,000,000 bushels she rx-ai :m not mai 2 500,000.000. So far this year imports of corn, have been less than one-third of what they we,re ir. I'm- first half of 1035. 5,662 2l5 bushels against 17,620,195 the sann period last year. There has been a sharp decline m the importation of oats and of butter. On Hie other side of the scale, exports of wheat have dropped to practically nothing, though cotton exports have been higher on the average irr 1936 than in 1935. It is this falling off of agricultural exports ana tnc rise ih agricultural imports which gives the politicians of both parties concern. The opponents of the Administration assert that exports have fallen because the Government has created an artificial scarcity and an artificial price level, while imports are rising not only because of this scarcity but because of the Administration's reciprocal tariff policies. Administration supporters say that so far as tariff influence goes the policy of the previous administrations made it difficult, for foreign customers to get dollars with which to buy American products, and that the increase in importation is due to the destruction by drought of crops which the Government had sought to adjust to the situation caused by the loss of foreign markets A Seller's Market Whatever the cause, it is the judgment of economic experts here that farmers and all other American producers are now in the fortunate position of having what is called a "seller's market." Not only agricultural surpluses but commodity sur NEW! HOLLYWOOD RAD brine you ? FULL HOUR'S Goodman ... Nat Shilkret.. H C?remonice ... Hollywood G E. S. T. <9-J? pmE.D.S.T M.S. T.,!M0pinP.S.T.over tli kui gjHfypu gaBSns/BSHB) I w I pluses of all kinds have been greatly i reduced, while Uie demand lor cou: ?imer goods Is inciting This is , potUcui&riy noticeable in cictkirg ar.; furniture industries, and something like the beginning of a genuine build ?ag Iraon; trCcm"- to be under way ! There is no surplus labor in the in?>i:: t. market, the slack having ! >?cer. taken up by the Government s WPA and CCC activities, so that the trend of wages is upward. The outcome oi the internal warfare in the ranks of organized labor between the A F. of L. and John L. Lewis C I O . which means "Com mittee or. Industrial Organization,' becomes more acute, with each s.uiv trying tc ge* sonic sort of a commit mont of backing from the Administra lion. Miss Perkins, the Secretary 01 I-abor. is keeping on neutral groun*. ;n this situation. Organized labor is not satisfrec I with the fuller explanation which ; Gov. L-andon gave, in his letter tc Xcrmar. Thomas, the Socialist leader ! clarifying his position in regard to I&! -"or. The attiuicle of union labor lead: ors Is that a ''company- union.' thai j is. one confined to the employees ol j a single company, is something not tc be tolerated, no matter how free the employees may be- left by their em; ployers to organize as they see fit I Gov. Landon has not denounced corn j pany unions, though fully conceding the right of union organizers to use any form of persuasion short of coercion to induce workers to joir. then < unions. Fov the first time since President Wilson went to Frar.ce to. i.egotia: the peace treaty a President of the United States while in office set foot on foreign soil, when President Roos-velt paid a visit to the ceremony of Lord Twcetlsmuir. Governor General of Canada American newspaper men who accompanied the President were giad to have furnished to them an Fuglish translation of the part Of his speech which he delivered in French lor the benefit of the people of Qac; bee, whose official language is still thai of France. ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN FEDERAL FARM PROGRAM Farmers who have been set back , by the drouth will find two changes 1 in th soii-improvement program especially helpful, according to Dean I | O. Schaub. of State College. One change allows them to classify as soil-conserving any land seeded to soil-conserving crops up to Sen: t ember 1, provided no soil-depleting crops are harvested from it in 1936. This will enable many growers 'o increase thein soil-building allowance. Tile allowance, the dean explained, is :i payment; it is a figure showing the maximum amount of soil-building payments a gro\vrcr may earn, and is based on the acreage of soil-conserving crops. This change wili also help farmers moot the minimum requirements for soil-conserving acreage as well as re; quirements for new seedings of soilj conserving crops this year. In addition, sowed corn, plowed or disked under, and spring seeded small l'rflin? o-Pi?U?n writb ai> imn-.o.lin?n1<, frtj r- - e.? - J' A"1~ lowed by a legi:me will be counted as soii-conserving this year. They had been classified as depicting crops. The other change permits soil-build! ing payments to be made for the ; seeding of perennial grasses, or growing green manure crops, on land where there has been a failure of a | legume or perennial grass seeded ar| licr in the year. For example, a producer who seed' ed a field to lespedeza or clover, but failed to get a crop, may carry out j an additional practice by seeding al| falfa or turning under a green ma; nure crop on the same field in August or September. He would receive pay: ment for both practices. However, his soil-building payments could not exceed the maximum amount of his allowance as determined by his acreage of soil-conservir.g crops. j Edgecombe county farmers whose j tobacco and cotton crops were badly 1 hurt by a recent hail storm have been urged to make the maximum diversion to soil-conserving crops. They \ still have time to plant conserving crops, the county agent said. n MID Twty rOOD MAN'S / Bano and IO TREAT. Ctmcl cigarettes V ENTERTAINMENT! Benny . Ra pert Hughes, Master of ueat Stars. Tuesday ? 8 JO p m .). 7J# p m C. S. T.. 6:30 p n> e WABC-Columbia Network. ATAUGA DEMOCRAT?EVERY TU 1 ' | i r i. ^ 1 ^ :\ ' ^ ' sweetheart. Donald Wight man (above t*uyu id oruiai cnifies, ji? me coniess* Donald holding the mother while (II? death with a hatchet- It was all over ; had to pet an early supper for herself Doiiald They say the mother had a k A VISIT TO THE N ATION'S CAPITAL By CaroSyr. l>o\viing) \ Washing to:-. D C.. July 27, 1936. Prom Boone. North Carolina to i ,,J vjfl Washington; D. C . by way of the fa- > nious Skyline Drive, through the beautiful Shenandoah Valiey, is not only c.or.ossal in beauty, but awe-in- j ,r;I spiring. Natural Bridge is a scene j never to be forgotten and shows the -,1( powerful work of Nature. j ^ Washington is a eitv with a population of a half-million people: the gov! ernmcnl itself employs approximately i two hundred and fifty thousand p?.opH\ The Capital of our country is s one of the most beautiful cities in j the world and is situated on the his- | toric Potomac river. It is the center j of activity and the rnccCa of tourists j V ; from ail parts of the land. I A visit to the important buildings ! i includes the Capitol, which houses j . | Congress, our law-making bodies, the j 1 ' i Senate and House of Representatives; 1^1 ! the President's room, with the gorj geous mirrors and candelabra; the ,'^v .? rare paintings: the crypt, which con1 t ains th.^ nrirrinol no"!' - ** r - I v? vacim.1 Ui UCUXgC i Washington, the- rotunda, or an im- Pr' rsior.se circular hall, from which you 3:0 x ( see into the shell of the dome, Na- ?c r i tional Statuary Ha.il, which contain.?. m> i the memorials contributed by the sevI ! era! states; the Senate office build- ni< ; ing: the two house- office buildings: the magnificent Library of Congress. ac i whose reading room is Uie second Ln ' j largest in the world and wherein, is contained the original Declaration of po | Independence safely tucked away ir. gr; ; a case of gold, protected by a glass , to ! cover: Folger Shakespearean Li brain Ch ' i which contains H. C. Folger's colkc- fai ' | tion of Shakespeare-ana; the r.ew esl 1 twelve million dollar marble Supreme I Court buiiding of Corinthian style,- \ ! over which Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes presides: the White j House, home of our great President, j Franklin Delano Roosevelt; the Bu| reau of Engraving and Printinc- th^ - 13 * to j buildings of the Departments of Con- un j gress, Justice, Treasury, Agriculture, ! i Interior, Labor, Archives, Army,' Y( | Navy and new Postoffice are all of ! the finest architecture. -ax Places which have a particular ar- j tistic appeal are the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institute, Na-1 tional Museum, Botanical Garden. I Lincoln Memorial, Washington Mor.u- i meat, Arlington, with its memorial amphitheatre and Unknown Soldier's Grave, D. A. R. Memorial, Pan-Amer- | ican Union building, the many parks with their famous statutes and monuments. The renowned Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington, was named in honor of Admiral Vernon by his brother, Lawrence Washington in 1743. George inherited the estate and lived there from 1759 until 1799. The mansion is located on the Virginia shore of . the Potomac river, sixteen miles south of Washington and has been restored to the likeness of Washington's day by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union. There is a feeling of reverence as one enfgyc 1 the sacred home of a person so dear to the hearts of all true Americana. The magnificence of the furnishings, the beauty of the gardens, the view of the river from the piazza and the gorgeous setting of the home are indescribable. As you approach the Tomb of Washington, you are aware of a strange silence, hats are removed and heads are bowed. Forty members of the Washington and Custie families rest within the vault. Alexandria, Virginia lies midway j between Washington and Mount Vernon ami is famous because it is the birthplace of Washington Christ Church, frequented by Washington and his family and the Carlyle House, of Revolutionary fame, are located there. The old Ford Theatre, where Lincoln was shot, and the house where he was taken across the street, are preserved. They contain many interesting writings and memorials pertaining to Lincoln. URSDAY?BOONE, N. C. Mother with Hatchet | ). revolted this populace. hard '? murder of the girl's mother. lays iiatiereG r.er aown ana to l trivial quarrel because Gladys 5i* #she might play tenuis with S nife in her hand I Sc.. e of the fire?* school? ?Td ui cites are found Ir. this city. ? i; then. George Washington orgetown ar.d Catholic Universi The Monastery. The Natioha! thedra; a:ui St. Thomas Church, lere our President attends services. The various embassies and legans arc places of magnificence and erest. During Washington's gala ast n. when Congress is in session. :ro is quite an influx of the foreitrr. winch gives a delightful al-j to the city. Washington is very enchanting at >ht. On the Plaza. the lighted r.taia with its multi-colored sprays vato: playing high in the air, .ents a beautifully activated pie : the lighted dome ol the Capitol . is majesty and dignity, rising high a'.\ structures: the Union Sta. exceeding the Capitol in size, its . mrr-- being 760 feet ill length, is e? largest room in the world under e roof?lighted, it is lovely beyond >rds; the reflection pool enhances c* grandeur of Lincoln Memorial anc ashington Monument incomparably Amusements of every nature are uvided: theatres, beau t if u) show uses, boat races, the Zoo. Gler ho, tlie miniature Coney Island; foi isic lovers, concerts by. the Army ivy and Marine bands and synipho s given at the Water-Gate during ? summer, boat trips on the Potonv . moonlight rides ami sight-seeins ps daily. Prom an educational and stand int of pleasure, Washington is the andest city to visit, and as visiton my sister. Mrs. Judson Ear] Me lesnev, and other members of mj milv, we have enjoyed to the full I its many advantages. Bid CITY EDITION Tlie big CITY EDITION of the Bal nore Sunday American is on sal? cry Sunday morning. Bigger am tter features, something of interes1 every member of the family. Wai til Sunday morning for your copi the BALTIMORE AMERICAN >ur newsdealer will supply you. m tm Long I for a I Yon get a wire omy with yon Essolene. This will give you n than 9 out of 101 ?whether reeu will give you n driving conditi backed by the w zation .. Esso J STANDARD OIL < Ess \ \j^ ; STATE INCKEASES PAY OF TEACHERS ; ??:? oiuitrio ru.tgmg uxmi ?xs~.ov to 56S.75 per month for teachers hold- } ; ing certificates in classes A. B. and | i were ordered for the 1936-37 oclKioi i -**c; year by the state school commission j wh ji! ;ts regular session. [ pre The- commission voted to increase j on the schedules of pay for teachers and i _ I P*r J principals by 25 per cent over tne J i schedules in effect on January 1. 1935. j to put into effect the increase authorized by the 1935 legislature. I.?loyri Griffin, secretary of the ? commission said about $17,700,000 : tvouJu be set aside for instructional . .service next school year, as compared (k .vith $16,600,000 for the past year. (1 Due to possible advancement of x j many teachers' certificates by sum; mer school work, he said he could ; only guess at the percentages under ~ach schedule hut figures 70 per cent * would be "A." 15 per cent "B," 10 $ ; per cent "C" and 5 per cent elemer.j tary "A" and 4B ami non-standard. Salary schedules for principals, he sa?d had not beer, figured yet on the now basis I>ast year they ranged GRAN FIDDLERS CO COURTHOUS] AUGUST \ arious competitions for stringi and a number of prizes Come out and enjc I The proceed? from a small adrri; for an outstandingly \ JAMES W BRYJ * 111 " ?? WANTED? YOUNG WOMEI BEAUTY CI i I W\ teach the newest methods! ' ; nent Waving. Manicuring, Sham Skiii. A course in anatomy. ' | Our graduates are eligible re r j i Many former students holding goo* i | for themelves. Act Now: Low Sui ! HINSKAW SCHOC CULTl Over City Bai NORTH WILKES ! THE REINS-STURD ASSOCIATE TELEPHONE 24 . . . PROTECTION FOF ; Joining Fee 25c Each Mcinb As Folio t Quart* One to Ten Sears 10 Ten to Twenty-nine Years .20 ' Thirty to Fifty Years .40 Fifty to Sixty-five Years .60 /isrance % n little bit jfci direct to motoring econ- _______ r very first tankful of V regular priced gasoline ^s.1' oticeably better mileage 1 gasolines, and no gasoline - I lar priced or premium? tore under hard summer 1 ons. This statement is 'Orld's leading oil organi(arketers. COMPANY Of NEW JERSEY olene <i ?xTt??sr\ Ktssoowuy AUGUST 13, 1936 II S2S2 monthly down to $114 and i 1U per cent increase will be ap j a riie toiai cost 01" operation of the fr tools on the state standar d last .r v.uo $2G.OSS,ooO. Griffin said, ich was S57.000 more than the apipriation. The difference was takfrom the continjreny and emerlcy fund. B Democrat Ads Pay 1.5tl PACKAGE, now $1.0<l 1.00 PACKAGE, now COe BOONE DRUG CO. ! The KEXAIJL Store [d i I NVENTION E, BOONE 28-29 ?d musicians and dancers are being offered. iy the music. ission charge will be used vorthy purpose. \.N, Manager M TO LEARN JLTURE n rnger, marceiie ana i'erma pooing. Facials, Care of the ir State Board examinations i positions. Some in business nmcr rates. Come in or write >L OF BEAUTY JRE ber Shop 1BORO, N. C. IVANT BURIAL DN, INC. BOONE, N. C. I THE FAMILY er . . . Dues Thereafter ws: w Yearly Benefit to $ 50.00 .80 100.00 1.60 100.00 2.40 lie no 111 mftafe Krrjomi^^ :SSO) ?*CW ^ fating Copr. 1936. EBao, lac.
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