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THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON A Rmubw of Qortnmtitil Hap pawingi la the National Caullal Washington, July 24 ? The eyes of government are turned toward Pots dam, Germany, where it is fervent ly hoped that President Truman, meeting with Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin, will find suitable answers to the com plicated problems of territorial ad justments, feeding the millions of liberated. Although there has not been much talk recently about Russia entering the war against Japan, military lead ers here are hoping that the confer ences will help to bring about that happy event. Although the war against Japan is progressing much faster than was expected, it is predicted that it will last for another year or two unless we have Russia's help. Rumors of ?n early peace were spiked recently t>y Joseph C. Grew, acting secretary of state, who said that no peace feel ers had been received by anyone who could speak for the Japanese government. Defending our country's stand on demanding unconditional surrender from Japan, Mr. Grew warned that any compromise peace would prob ably mean another war in the fu ture. ? * ? Hearings on the United Nations charter before the senate foreign re lations committee have given an ex cellent cross-section of the highly varied views of the people of this country on the problems of peace. Although it is obvious that the ma . jority favor approval of the charter] in its present form, spokesmen for various groups attacked it as "frau dulent," a "deceitful international conspiracy" and a document that would encourage rather than dis courage war. Some thought it com mitted our country to too much, oth ers that it did not commit us to enough. 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But other spokesmen, representing millions of Americans, urged imme diate approval of the charter as a first step toward permanent peace. ? ? ? Immediately following the drastic Cut in the use of sleeping cars for civilians, the office of defense trans portation began considering other travel curbs which would help ease the difficulties of troop movements. The ODT still hopes to avoid actual rationing of travel, but has made it clear that it will use rationing, or a priority system, if the situation ca-. not be solved otherwise. It is esti mated that approximately 5,000,000 troops will be moved by rail before fall. ? ? * Fear that the production of feed grains may be smaller this year than during any year since the war start ed makes it look as though our meat shortage may continue through 1946 and possibly into 1947. Although estimates of production can turn out to be over pessimistic, present pre dictions are that the corn crop will be over 500,000,000 bushels less than in 1944. On the other hand, the wheat crop may be the greatest we have ever had. This means that there is no danger of an actual food shortage, but since the production of meat is apt to be reduced by ? short age of feed grains, it may necessi tate a major shift in the present American diet. ? ? ? More than 1^0 bills, seeking changes in the social security pro gram, are now before the house ways and means committee. When they will be considered is not known but it is expected that one of the first to be discussed will be one in troduced by Representative Dough ton, at the request of the President, to permit unemployment compensa tion up to a maximum of $25 a week as compared with the present maximum of $15. 4-HXRS TO CHECK HAZARDS DURING 2ND NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK. JULY 22-29 The 4-H clubs, largest rural youth organization in the United States, will check accident hazards during the second annual Farm Safety Week. July 22 29. These rural youth are being urged to place special emphasis during that period upon removing home home and farm-work hazards which lead to falls and burns. These causes result in the death of 11,500 farm persons annually. The boys' and girls' safety ach ievements during the week will be credited to their record in the Na tional 4-H Farm Safety activity. Honor awards in that program are provided by General Motors on county, state, sectional and national* levels. These awards comprise medals, $25 war bonds. National 4-H Congress honors, and $200 college scholarships. ' N. C. HATCHERIES BREAK PRODUCTION RECORDS Raleigh ? .North Carolina commer cial chrck hatcheries broke all pre vious production records during the first six months of this year, the the output totaling 31,177,000 chicks or a 10 percent increase over the record set in 1929. On Borneo, close to recaptured oil-rich Tarakan, natives have grown rich from collecting edible bird's nests. S Sgt. Ronald C. Rominger, upper toft. who enlisted in the army air corps in 1941. is now serving at Kirtland Field. Albe querque. N. M. A brother. Pic. William D. Rominger. up per left, of the U. S. para troops. entered service in 1944 and is serving in the Philip pine*. A brother-in-law. Cpl. John R. Presnell. below, has been in service since 1944, and is in Italy. These are sons and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Rominger, of Rominger. N. C/ Cpl. Presnell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Presnell of Sugar Grove. SIX-INCH SERMON REV. ROBERT H. HARPER. GOD'S PROMISE OF A NATION Lawon for July 29: G*iutii 17:1-10; Golden Text. G*n**U 17:7 In his selfishness Lot chose a wicked city and riches, the record of him ends in the cave to which he fled from the ruin of Sodom. But Abraham retained his wealth and grew in his knowledge of God. When he was 99 years old, God ap peared to him to renew covenant with him and promise him the fath erhood of many nations. History shows the fulfillment of this prom ise. Father of the Hebrew race, Abraham was the ancestor through Ishmael of the Arabs, and through the posterity of Keturah of several nomadic races, including the Midi anites. Better than the fatherhood of many nations was the promise that the Lord would be the God of his people. This promise God has al ways kept with those who allow him to'do so. Alas! as was often true in Israel, God's people may thwart his purposes for them. The promise was accompanied by a token and sealed with a rite, that of circumcision, which was prac tised by several ancient nations, in cluding the Egyptians and the Arabs, and is regarded now as a wise thing. With the Israelites it was given a spiritual significance ? that of purification. The rites of Christians are baptism and the holy communion, the one of initiation into the Christian life and the other of continued faith and fellowship. From whatever quarter of the world you trace your blood stream, acknowledge your debt to Abraham as a spiritual father of believers, who has left them a heritage of faith which has survived the ancient kingdoms that claimed him as their founder. BRITISH. YANKS KILL OR CAPTURE 1.500.000 YANKS Washington ? America and British forces have killed or taken prisoner some 1,500,000 Japs to clear the way for what Admiral Nimits calls the "pre-invasion stage," official figures indicate. An estimated 600,000 others have been cut off or by-passed on Paci fic islands. Still thousands of oth ers have perished in China. (Generalissimo Chaing Kai-shek reported recently that 1,203,067 Japs ?ither have been killed or captured in eight years of fighting in China.) Australia has about 3,000,000 square miles of land, and about 1, 000,000 people. \ Boone Flower Shop Col Flo warm. Potted Pluta. Mala Bin* Vhmm UK J GOLDEN 1 GUERNSEY Grade A Raw Milk New River Dairy PHONE 130- J BOONE. N. C. Zionville News (Too late for last week) Miss Hettie Greer has had as guests for the rast two weeks Mrs. N. J. Greer, Mrs. Elvin Harri son and "Sonny" Harrison, of White ville, N. C.; Sgt. N. j. Greer, Jr.^f Fort Knox, Kk, and Mrs. J. Greer. Jr., aH son, Jimmy, of Charleston, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Don Henson and small son of Vilas, were guestftier^ Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williams, of Bristol, Va., were week-end visitors here of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Isen hower. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smythe, of Mountain City, Tenn., spent the week-end here with Miss Ettie Youpce. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Duncan, of Jefferson, were guests here Sunday of Mrs. Duncan's mother, Mrs. Lil lie Thomas. Dr. James Butler, of Mountain City, visited among friends here during the past week. V. B. BOWERS DIES IN FLORIDA Elk Park? V. B. Bowers, Sr. 83, former Elk Park attorney, died at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., July 16, it has been learned here. Mr. Bowers, a native of Elizabeth ton, Tenn., was widely known a S an attorney in this state and in Tennes see. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lucretia Wise Bowers, of Ft. Lau derdale and Elk Park; and four chil dren, Mrs. Minnie Harrington of Covington, Ky.; V. B. Bowers, Jr., of Ft. Lauderdale; Mrs. Ed Williams of Ft. Lauderdale, and Mrs. Alma Reece, of Kentucky. HOUCK Sharpen Your Lawn Mower THERE IS A DIFFERENCE See your Moior Express or Mail Truck for transportation. HOUCK'S LAWN MOWER SERVICE AT LENOIR ESSO SERVICE Wmt Amu# ftnoir, N. C. 0 * Phoxa+S35-J / Vulcanizing and Recapping We maintain a modern and complete Vulcanizing and Recap ping Department, and are rendering the best of service. COMPLETE ESSO LUBRICATION SERVICE MADDUX ESSO SERVICE PboiM SI 03 M. R. Maddux. Prop. si WANTED Chestnut Wood and Tan bark ' OPA CEILING PRICES PAID WILKES EXTRACT WORKS North Willcesboro, N. C. Canning Season Specials ?Ball Mason Jan ?Rings, 3 dozen for .... 10c -Zinc Caps 19c ?Vacuum Seal Lids ?Sealing Wax ?Jar Fillers ?Jelly Glasses Buy your supplies early as* they * may be hard to get later. \ CAH ALL YOP CAW Farmers Hardware and " Supply Company ? * Boone, North Carolina
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