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The Week'in Washington A Rhuoi of GoTvrnmanial Hap p?ningi in the National Capital Washington, March 20?The "it's all over but the shouting" outlook toward the European war is back -with us again. Washington is alive -with rumors^about the war's end. To hear some talk, the Germans are likely to give up before this column appears in print. But the big differ ence between the optimism of today and the optimism of last fall is this ?the 1944 optimism was based on predictions of army, navy and gov ernment officials, while today's op timism has sprung from the people. The news has been so good that the people can't conceive of the was lasting much longer. But in official circles there is a strange silence, and when officials do talk, they urge action which would indicate the European war is far from won. Best examples of this are the urg ent demands of war leaders for en action of a worthwhile work-or fight law and for the drafting ol nurses. The official attitude is: we must act and plan for a long war until victory is assured. They're not taking any chances. Congress* however, is not entirely in accord with this attitude. The unwillingness of the senate to ap- j prove a work-or-fight bill with any teeth in it makes it clear that con gress doesn't intend to disrupt our civilian economy any more than ne cessary?and the senate apparently isn't sure that it is necessary to draft labor at this late date, when the senate approved a substitute bill, which wouldn't in any way achieve the purpose of the labor draft measure. Senator O'Mahoney, co-author of the substitute measure, expressed the attitude of many sen ators when he said, "I want to con gratulate the senate for using, as it did, reason over emotional appeal." Supporters of the measure wanted by the President and army and navy heads, however, condemned the substitute measure as useless. Sen ator Russell said it was no more effective than "a resolution passed bv the ladies' sewing circle of Sque dunk." But as long as the war news con tinues to indicate an early victory in Europe, it looks as though it will be almost impossible to get congress to back the administration's demand for new curbs on home front activi ties. After the bitter fight over wheth er Henry Wallace would head the Reconstruction Finance corporation as well as the Department of Com merce, which ended in his getting the secretaryship but not the RFC ?job, it was a pleasant contrast to hear the unanimous support given to Judge Fred Vinson when named to head the RFC. Not only did both parties in the senate praise the ap pointment, but both Mr. Wallace and Jsesse Jones, former head of the Department of Commerce and the RFC, said Judge Vinson, who has been director of economic stabi lization, will be replaced in that post by William H. Davis, chairman of the War Labor board. These will be two of the most im portant posts in government from now on, Judge Vinson has control of the expenditure of many billions of dollars which can be used for postwar adjustments, while Mr. Davis will determine when changes should be made regarding wage freezing, price fixing and other sta bilization factors. Together they will have a great deal to do with whether we have breadlines or pros perity when peace comes. More than 90,000 farm boys and girls in North Carolina will man their battle stations during National 4-H Club Week, March 3 to 11, in an all-out effort to help win the war. Dont COUGH ? ? BOONE DRUG CO. Boom, N. c. At Robins Field Pfc. Ernest E. Egg*?, who U sta tioned at Robins Field. Ga. He entered service in November, 1942, and took his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Ga. SIX-INCH SERMON REV. ROBERT H. HARPER. ? THE LAST WEEK Lesson for March 25: Matthew 21:6-16. Though his identity is unknown to this day, the owner who made no objection when he wae told the Lord had need of the colt was so worthy that his deed should be pre served in the gosepl story. Do you willingly give the Lord what He needs from you? It is possible that some who hail ed Jesus on Palm Sunday joined with His accusers on Good Friday. The professed loyalty of some men will not stand the test of the evil day. All Jerusalem was moved at the coming of Jesus, saying "Who is this?" But alas! many of its people a few days later clamored for His crucifixion. As King entering the city of His fathers, Jesus went into the great sanctuary, attacked the stronghold of special privilege, of graft in holy things, and swept the temple clean. And even now the temple needs cleansing. When thousands of con gregations report not a single con vert in a year's time, not one mem ber gained, and losses in their Sun day schools, we may fear that spir itual life is running low. Only a church revived and strengthened within can meet the tremendous problems of the present and of the days when the war is done. We may well lament the losses in the Sunday schools. It was a beau tiful thing that little children were heard singing in the cleansed tem ple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" We need to prepare our churches, ourselves, for the fqll coming '?nd abiding of our Lord, that the chil dren committeed to oud care n?ay learn to sing the songs of Jesus. Sequoia Potato in Fight For Top Spot The Sequoia, an Irish potato bred by the agricultural experiment sta tion at State College, is replacing old established varieties of potatoes in the Florida area and is battling for first place with the Sebago, an other variety with an Indian name, say reports from the Sunshine State. Both are light-skinned potatoes. The skin of the Sebago is clean while the Sequoia has russet patch es. The latter potato is more subject to late blight than is the Sebago but the yields of both varieties are good. The Sequoia has received wide ac claim since it was first introduced just a few years ago in experimental plantings. This variety is now be ing widely planted in Maine, the Middle West, California, Hawaii, and in Australia. The Sequoia gives exceptionally high yields and excellent quality po tatoes in the mountain and central portions of North Carolina, but the crop develops a little too late in Eastern Carolina to get the potatoes on the early market. Of first importance in feeding lambs is milk and plenty of it, says Leland Case, extension animal hus bandman at State College. JUST RECEIVED... A new shipment of Men's Suits; Men's and Boys'( Odd Coats and Pants; Men's Reconditioned Stetson Hats, in best grades, including black Columbia Stetsons; Men's Boys' genuine Chino Army Shirts and Pants?best grade, in perfect condition; Men's and Boys' Army Shoes at close-out prices. Otljers in extra good quality. New shipment Women's, Misses' and Children's Spring Coats; Women's and Misses' Short Sport Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Blouses JUST RECEIVED?A new shipment of Men's Anny Leather Gloves, also Men's Herringbone Work Jackets. THE ECONOMY STORE Bock Building ? Depot Street ? Opposite City Hall JUNE RUSSELL, Mgr. Phone 36 APPALACHIAN HI SCHOOL NEWS Tenth Grad* Girl* Win Basketball Intramurals The girls' intramural basketball tournament came to an end on Fri day morning when the tenth grade j girls met and defeated the eleventh grade girls. It was a hard-fought game all the way, but the tenth grade held the lead from the be ginning of the game. The final score stood 22-12 in favor of the tenth grade. ? ? ? Mrs. James Called Horn* Mrs. James, home economics teacher, was called to her home in Greenville, N. C., last Monday be cause of the death of her mother. The entire school extends sympa thy to Mrs. James in her sorrow. ? ? ? ? Much Activity at School Now The school building fairly hums with activity now that spring is al most here. Along with regular school work comes school parties, athletic banquets, the junior-senior dances and numerous other things. Every rfiinute of ?the day is filled with those necessary things that must be crowded in. Students feel that a very vital part of their training comes from those outside activities and more and more are coming to participate in them. Parents are urged first to see that their children come to school every day possible, and sec ond to co-operate in aiding their boys and girls to take part in the various school parties and socials. ? ? ? Mr. Wey, principal of the local high school, has been appointed to serve on the committee to evaluate high schools making application to enter the Southern assiciation. Dr. Highsmith, state supervisor of sec ondary education, heads this com mittee and makes the appointments. Mr. Wey leaves Thursday to meet the remainder of the committee to evaluate Statesville junior high school. EASTER ties of spring. Each Easter:MXN Easter is coming with the beauties of spring; Each Easter bunny glad tidings bring. So let us be happy and skip and sing, For what could be sweeter than Easter and spring? At Easter the lilies are blooming so gay. To show us Christ's love, for He arose on that day. By Peggy Joyce Teague, 4th grade student. Bethel school. A hen laying 200 eggs puts about 14 times as much calcium into the eggs as is contained in her body. Sound shells call for plenty of cal cium, especially near the end of the laying season. Eggs set by U. S. commercial hatcheries in January were 121 mil lion as compared with 115H million last year. ? Dairy production payments will he continued through June 30, ac cording to a recent announcement. After that, it's up to the congress. LENGTHEN YOUR CAR'S LIFE!... s^bp from Your CHEVROLET Dealer NOW! A small seed cleaning plant in Union county recently shipped 300, 000 pounds of lespedeza seed to Tennessee. you'll say "FIRST IN SERVICE 99 BUY MORE WAR BONDS HtLP SPEED THE VICTORY You can add months to your car's lifo?add thou sands of milt to its rango of sorvico?by giving it a really skilled chock-up at regular intervals.. Bring it to your Chevrolet dealer for this famous "Six-Star Service Special.**. . . Come in?todayl COLVARD TIRE & CHEVROLET COMPANY BOONE, N. C. Farming Supplies We still have plenty of Wire Fencing of all kinds as long as it lasts. You had better buy now, as when our present stocks are exhausted, it might be difficult for us to re place this item. We Have Just Received a Carload of JOHNS-MANVILLE ROOFING Shingles, Siding, Roll Roofing . . . also all sizes of Doors and Windows,. together with Screen Doors. COMPLETE UNE OF ALL SMALL FARMING TOOLS, VIGORO, GARDEN SEED, GRASS "SEED, AND A FULL CARLOAD OF SEED OATS. COTTON SEED MEAL at the very special price of, per bag $3.75 WOOD AND CO Ab HEATERS likely be rationing^ stoves In the future. Watauga Hardware, Ine. Quality is Remembered After Priee is Long Forgotten i
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