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ATAUGA DEMOCRAT Published Every Thursday by RIVERS PRINTING COMPANY BOONE. NORTH CAROLINA < i ' ii in ii ?i*i ?' ? ? ? ?? " " ? ? An Independent Weekly Newspaper EctablUhrd in 1838 and publtahed for 49 year* by the late Robert C. Riven, Sr. R. C. RIVERS, JR Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Watauga County Cm Year Six Months I SO four Month* 1.00 Outside Watauga C^pnty One Year . . .. $2.50 Six Months 1.76 Four Months _ 1.29 NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS In requesting chance of address, it is important to mention the OLD, as well as the NEW addren. Cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect, Obitu aries, etc., are charged for at the regular advertising rates. Entered at the postolfice at Boone, N. C., a* second class mail matter, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. "The basts of our government being the opinion of the peaple. the very first objective ihould be to keep that rlghi. end were It left to me to decide whether we should have s government without newspepers. or newspapers without government. I ihould not hestfite s moment to chooee the letter. But I should mean that every man ehould receive these papers end be capable of reading them."? Thomas Jefferson. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 RUSTING RAILS We have always had a pretty high re gard for organized labor, and for the men who mine the metals, and sail the ships, and run the trains and trucks, and print your newspaper. This hankering for others who toil, even as we, comes from the Jays long since, when as a lad, we pocketed an ITU card, and went forth into far places to seek the fortune, which wasn't there. We hate to have our faith broken in those men whose hands cause the wheels of commerce to turn. We are sorry to note that the so-called aristocrats of the labor movement, the railroad men. have laid aside the overalls, the goggles and the gauntlets in the midst of what a lot of folks believe is the first stages of a war for the survival of the republic. , The rail strike is particularly distasteful in view of the fact that rail terminals, and yards throughout the land are piled with ra tions, and arms, and ammunition, and ail the stuff used for waging war, being shipped in an endless stream to the men who are using the guns in far-off Korea. The fact that mails, and express shipments, and news papers, and other stuff, is embargoed, is secondary to the fact which stands out like a sore thumb ? so far as the rails are con cerned the men in action must perish. We wouldn't know the answer to the problem which faces the nation. Under our system, a man can't be forced to work. But it's a settled fact he can be forced to fight. Something needs to be done. We are not going along with those who have contended for the past several years that labor unions are dominated by Com munistic influences. We believe that the workers of the land, arc, by and large, highly patriotic citizens. However, the fact remains that the railroad men couldn't render a serv ice more effective to the cause of Stalin, than they are now rendering. ON BEHALF OF CHURCHES Today there appears in the Watauga Democrat the first of a new series of adver tisements in support of the churches, and ac centing their peerless value in the building of character and good citizenship. A group of local business establishments have sponsored this series, which wa^ a fea ture of the Democrat throughout last year, and as was the case then, we are sure those making this important public service pos sible, will have the appreciation of all those who believe in the better things of life, as exemplified in the teaching of the Christian religion through the various religious organ izations of the land. The advertisements are strikingly ill ustrated, and each message strcsacs the value of Christian living in a practical, homey sort of way. Read the church ad today, and each week for the next several months in the columns of your county newspaper. And if you appreciate the promotion, it would be fitting that you commend the sponsors for their worthy contribution to an improved social status. They would appreciate your comments. INFINITELY If you can learn the rumba by television, then the medium'* capacity (or evil has been infinitely underestimated.? Detroit Free Pros. WONDERS OF SCIENCE That Johns Hopkins chemist who nvide mo tor cxhaufft fumes innocuous might now turn his uttention to making them smell like fried chicken. ? PbUa<ia!phla Bulletin. DALE CARNEGIE RCW AJIO OTHERS WITH APPRECIATION Arthur E. Robert*, North Sbafte?bft-y, Vermont, uyi that ? remark waa made to him one day that he will remember many yegrt; that it will help him for many year*. He has forgotten all the details but he ia convinced that a certain viociate of his named Bob ia a very fine fellnw.%fe says Bob ean ask a favor of him any time an4 he wilt do his beat to grant it Why all this excitement in yie mental atti tude of Arthur Roberts? ' Just this: There waa a difficult situation to handled with a customer of the firm, a certain Mr. Kane. He went to the above-lauded I Mend Bob and asked for some information to paaa on to Mr7 Kane. When he wrote the let ter. he had a copy made and sent it to Bob. Shortly Bob called him on the telephone and said: "Art, I just read the copy of your letter to Mr. Kane, and I want to say that I think you handled that situation admirably; that was a very fine letter." When Arthur thanked Bob and added that he ha4 ortJv passed on the information Bob furnished him, B<* replied, "No, you did far more than that. You and I both know that the letter you answered contained a suggestion both ridiculous and preposterous. But you straightened out the matter without making the fellow feel like a darn fool." , Says Arthur Roberts: "I am for this appreci ation stuff 100 per cent. Since a few words of praise can have such an effect upon me, I am resolved to give honest, sincere appreciation to others whenever opportunity arises.' THEY SAY . . . NORMAN THOMAS, veteran Socialist leader: "Legislation won't catch saboteurs or scditionists." PAUL DOUGLAS, U. S. Senator from Illinois: "The old League of Nations perished because it failed to check Mussolini's aggression in Ethiopia." ERIC JOHNSTON, Economic Stabilizer: "It is impossible for anybody to take this job without 'having a lot of dead cats thrown on the door step." JAMES F. BYRNES. Governor of South Car olina: "The people of America do not want to sit on the aidelines and permit Stalin to take control of all Europe." HOYT S. VANDENBURG, Chief of Staff, U. S. Air Force: "American planes have proven their superiority over the best the Reds could put in the skies." RENE PLEVEN, Premier of France: "I shall always remember what the United States did for France during the last two wars." LYNDON JOHNSON, U. S. Senator from Tex as: "The people of the country are genuinely dis turbed about the drafting of 18-year-oids." LELAND B. HENRY, preacher: "War may. at times, be the lesser of two evils." FRANK SCHOONMAKER. wine merchant: "White wines, wjiether American or European, are better drunk within five years of their bot tling." * LEONARD A. SCHEELE, Surgeon-General. U. S. Public Health Sorvcie: "We are now enter ing a period of basic research which may ulti mately lead to a new era in medicine." MICHAEL D. DISALLE. Director of Price Stabilization: "I want to warn people who are thinking about going into black markets that not only the seller but the buyer is subject to severe penalty." GUY M. GILLETTE, U. S. Senator from Iowa: "In military and foreign policy, the Com munists function as a unit while the democracies remain divided." SHIGARU YOSHIDA, Japanese Premier: "The security of a nation is not solely a question of military equipment or military might" ? DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER: General of the Army, back from Europe: "Over there, there is awareness of the danger and a growing determ ination to meet it" ERIC JOHNSTON, Economic Stabilizer: "We must get rid of wage and price controls at the earliest practical moment." ELIZABETH MAE CRAIG, journalist: "It's a dangerous business when you start controlling the news." HERBERT HOOVER, former President: "Any attempt to make war on the Communist mass by land invasion, through the quicksands of China, India or Western Europe, is sheer folly." PICKED UP . . . YOU FIGURE IT OUT A statistician is a man who draws a straight lino from an unfounded assumption to a foregone conclusion. ? Answers. PROOF We are in possession, we find it necessary to report of sure proof that Christmas is over. Lurking amid the lute greetings cards was that unnual communication from the Collector of In ternal Revenue.? St. Louis Post -Dispatch. * ALL WILL BE A husband should never worry if his views are different from those of his wife. If he keeps them secret all will be hell. ? Greenwood (Miss.) I Comonwealth. AND WE ALL DO IT Tourists: People who travel thousands of miles to get a picture of themselves standing by the car. ? Irish Electrical Trader. SURE TEST Who rules the roost? Just watch which side I <>/ the family the salesman concentrates on when > friend husband buys a suit. ? Christian Science j Monitor. NOTHING NEW Solomon must have been listening to ? pop ular song when he said there's nothing new under l the sun.? Louisville Times. DEFINITION Marriage: A committee of two on ways and means. One lias her way, the other provides the I means.? Oregon Journal. ?? News Of Service Men With The First Cavalry Divi sion In Korea. ? A Creston sol dier has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal (or exposing himself to extremely heavy enemy lire to render medical treatment to his wounded 'com 1 rade. He is Master Sergeant George M. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Baker, Creston, N. C. Sergeant Baker was awarded this decoration for heroism in action against the enemy on September 14, 1950 near Shindo, Korea, while a member of the U. S. First Cavalry Division. While Sergeant Baker was leading a carrying party over open terrain, constantly exposed to enemy small arms and mor tar fire, according to the cita tion accompanying the decora tion. one of his party was wounded. "With utter disregard for his own personal safety," states the citation, "Sergeant Baker mov ed to the side of his fallen com rade and administred first aid." "Making sure the wounded man was safely evacuated," the citation continues, "he reor ganized his carrying party and successfully delivered the badly needed supplier td his organiza tion. "Sergeant Baker's outstanding devotion to duty and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and the military service,", the citation concluded. Max A. Fox, seaman recruit, USN, of Vilas, is undergoing re cruit training at the world's larg est Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Upon completion of his train ing he is assigned either to units of the Fleet or to a servicc school for specialized training. Roy Junior Ruppert, seaman, USN, of Blowing Rock, is serv ing aboard the USS Charless S. Sperry in Korean waters. The high speed destroyer is engaged in escorting troop trans ports. supply ships and warships to the Korean theater, making strikes on enemy shore installa tions and patrolling the waters adjoining Korea to prevent North Korean Communists from reinforcing and supplying their ground troops from the sea. Promoting highway safety is one of the major State-wide 4-H Club projects being conducted in North Carolina this year. The quintet distance between 2 points With Ford Automatic Ride Control? adjusting the ride to the read A "Test Drive" and you'll discover the smooth, big-car ride in the '51 Ford. You'll discover the comfort of Ford's Auto matic Posture Control. You'll feel the power of Ford's V-8 or Six engine. And you'll discover the amazing savings of Ford's Automatic Mileage Maker which automatically matches timing to fuel charge to give you just the power you need when you need it! And Fordomatic Drive* too! It's the newest, finest, most flexible of all the automatic transmissions! You'll find flashing get-away, smooth and flexible performance, complete control at all times, and easier rocking out of snow or mud than with a conven tional transmission. IRONS OUT TMC BUMPS : Kvm a rough rutted rood farts l?v?nfni smooth wh?n you'm in ? '51 Ford. For Ford'* Automatic Hide Control adjusts itself auto matirally to ftve you the apeciat kind of auaiHtision which each type of road rt*iuir<*. It's a teaming -up of rid** feature like Ford's new "Viacoua Control" Shock Abaorh*ra, Advanced "Hydra-Coil* Pront Springs and new Variab|p> Rate Hear Sprint; Suapenaion that k?ix your Kord ride smooth, l?f?l nod even ? always. You can pay more 'but you can't buy better than COME IN FOR A "TEST DRIVE" FORD ?0* i-*l ? V.I mM, M :<r, m* Winkler Motor Company Phone 69 Boone, N. C. II s Our Pleasure When You Have a Good Time at Your Appalachian Theatre THURSDAY ft ??fa* n HUAfir I wBARQIWof^hiioMA j VINCENT PRICE* ELLEN DREW i Your money refunded if you don't like (his one! FRIDAY % s?"a. 'A COTU ESTHER! SEE THE STAR OF "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" with Beuutiful' ESTER WILLIAMS For the First Time I PEOPLE LIKE MOVIES! < Yes . . . millions of people in America like movies. ..from hamlets to the huge teeming cities . . . people like you . . . and your family . . . find movies just what they want for a little cheering-up ... for a celebration! Movies take you out of yourself . . . and make you and your life a lot more pleasant! SATURDAY? 11 TIL 6 SATURDAY NIGHT TARZAH and the Leopard ? Woman MONDAY We will push a peanut down the Main street of Boone if you don't say that it is the funniest picture you ever saw. MUT MIS, ?UT UMM! TUESDAY in Technicolor with ALEXIS SMITH Wyoming Mail with STEPHEN McNALLY WEDNESDAY LARRY PARKS BARBARA HALE in Emergency Wedding You'll he Oooofcin' at thqfr Wooin'! MOVIES ARE YOUR BEST ENTERTAINMENT BUY!!!! ? ? - ? -yf N't A*&: ? ^
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