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~ LOOKING AT WASHHGTON ' By Hugo S. Sims, Washington Correspondent Alaskan Highway Connecting the Americas Now that the proposed, interna tional Alaska Highway has the for mal approval of the War Department, which says the land route “is desir able from the viewpoint of national defense,” it is to be hoped that the construction of the road through Northwestern, Canada, will be speed ed. Anthony J. Dimond, Delegate from Alaska, is sponsoring a measure to authorize the highway. It is said that President Roosevelt believes that the project can be carried through without congressional approval if it meets the approval of the Govern ment of Canada. It seems to us that the construction of a highway, linking the western coast of the United States with Alaska, is an urgent need whether the nation is at war or at peace. In connection with the present conflict, however, we should not forget that the direct route from Japan to the West Coast swings just below the Aleutian Islands. Their adequate de fense is as vital to the people of the United States as to the people of Alaska. The highway, as we understand the situation, would be a link in the super-road running from Alaska, down the Western Coast of North America, into South America, con necting the Republics of this hemis phere. Naturally, other highways in the various nations would connect with it. Admits Excess Profits. Congress To Act. We hasten to commend Mr. J. E. Barnes, the Washington legal repre sentative of the Todd Shipyards Com pany, who recently told members of the Senate Naval Committee of ex cess profits made by his company. In. fairness to Mr. Barnes, it should be pointed out that he does not assert that anyone could be blamed for what has happened, but he insists that, "the blame will be on you men in Congress if you don’t get that money back into the Treasury by taxes in some way.” The Company, represented by Mr. Barnes, was engaged in ship repair work but undertook ship-building operations at the Government’s re quest. He admits that “excessive” profits were made on the first few ships built under the defense pro gram, but says that the contracts have been adjusted on subsequent ships so that, after taxes are paid, the profits will be no more than seven-eighths of one per cent. Senator Byrd, o£ Virginia, points out that war profits have been quoted in relation to volume of business in stead of invested capital. Thus, he says, profits of ten per cent on the $200,000,000 business of this com pany with the Government will result in a return of fifty per cent on its $40,000,000 investment. Mr. Barnes testified that a “fair analysis” would show that his com pany made “around seventeen or eighteen per cent” of its invested capital last year. ;Some legislation by Congress in relation to profits is indicated and will, no doubt, take care of the "excessive” war profits to some extent, at least. Congress and Defense Cut Navy In 1940. Pacifism Was Strong. Every once in a while, members of Congress discuss the defense of the United States and, in view of the record of some of them in relation BLENRED RESERVE n.oo J-.9S PINT T QUART ■ IMPUMF _ 7596 OUUN NEUTRAL SPIRITS Automobile Loans We will lend you money on your car or re finance your balance due and make your pay ments smaller. Bring your car over and talk with us. INSTALLMENT LOANS SAVINGS INDUSTRIAL BANK ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. MEMBER F. D. L C. to appropriations for national de fense, it is easy to understand why the subject is on their minds. Those who have kept up with va rious items of the Army, Navy and Air Forces of this country are thor oughly familiar with the pacifist at titude adopted by many members of Congress. It is no defense for a Congressman to claim now that Army or Navy of ficers “did not ask” for anything. Congress is the legislative body of the nation and, if alert and on the job, should legislate without waiting for requests from anybody, including the President of the United States. In a recent Senate debate, some of the Senators discussed the question of the fortification of Guam, and, in the course of the debate, Senator Walsh, chairman of the Naval Af fairs Committee, asserted that no one could properly lay to Congress any failure bearing on the Pearl Harbor disaster. The Senator may be technically correct, or at least, be in a position where the discussion would revolve upon differences of opinion as to what might have a bearing on the Pearl Harbor incident. In general, however, it is easy to demonstrate that Congress was re luctant to vote for adequate appro priations for the Army or Navy., from the disarmament folly of 1921 up to and including January 1940, when Admiral Stark, Chief of Naval Oper ations, asked for a twenty-five per cent naval increase. This request, according to the An nual Yearbook, the Americana, “was reduced by Congress to eleven per cent,” despite the fact that the Ad miral “pointed out that the increase was designed solely against any ‘single power,’ and declared, that ‘it was not considered adequate against a coalition which it was necessary to consider also in view of a situation rife with possibility of a general European war and taken in conjunc tion with Far Eastern conditions.” Bad News Arrives. U. S. In Real War. People Must Fight. It is not pleasant to chronicle the sad news that comes from the Far East where the best efforts of the forces opposed to Japan have not been more than enough to temporar ily slow down the truly amazing pro gress of the Jap offensive. We know that every American wants to read good news from this theatre of the war; we would like to present a rose-colored picture but we can’t do it and stay within calling distance of the truth. It may not be popular to point -out misfortunes but every American must realize the gravity of the war in which the na tion is now engaged. The heroic defense of Bataan, the exploits of Flying Fortresses, the , naval smash of Japanese islands and the arrival of some ships in the Far East, together with the Macassar straits engagement, represents the cream of the good news in nearly three months of bitter fighting, dur ing which the enemy has moved a l'ong way on t'he road it is traveling. To correctly appraise the situation is not to fear defeat. It is the first step toward victory. The fall of Hong King, followed by Jap destruc tion of air bases and the seizure of naval bases on many islands, as well as the fate of the defenders of the Malay Peninsula and Singapore, tell the story of amatuer soldiers bat tling against professionals. Now that Japan seems ready to launch her assault through the Dutch East Indies and to the shores of Australia, it is interesting to point out that the line of attack may follow the route to India, through Burma. Already General Chiang Kai-shek, heroic leader of his nation in four and a half years of war, has visited India to confer with officials there in regards to what may be ahead. So far, we have called attention to the situation in the Far East, where Japan has practically had her own way in a war launched by Tokyo against the United States and other nations. In Europe, there is general apprehension over the expected Spring offensive, sos which Germany is feverishly preparing. Where will the blow fall? Nobody knows, but there are three or four vital areas, widely distant, that must be prepar ed, as far as possible, to meet the at tack. iSome military observers look for a German drive in the Middle East, to seize the Caucasus and, more impor tant, link up with the Japanese drive that may be extended into the lands that border the Indian Ocean. If Germany and Japan effect a junction in the Middle East, the job ahead of THE OHOWAff HERALD, BDENTON, N. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1942 the pedple of the United States will be -trigger than ever. W| must face the inevitable conse quences without fear and renew Our determination to blast Nazis, Fascists and yaps from the face of the earth in qrder that the world, including us, may enjoy peace. This we must do, and the first step in the task is to understand the true size of the job that is ahead. . Let it be plainly remembered by every American that this nation did not attack Japan. We were treach erously assaulted at Honolulu while Japanese envoys talked hypocritical ly of peace in Washington. Imme diat||ly, Germany and Italy declared war upon us, indicating beyond doubt the plose communion that exists be tween these powers and their joint intention of conquering the United States. Americans must adjust themselves to tjie thought, hitherto unknown, that 1 this nation can be defeated un less its people strain every nerve and fibre of their beings in the produc tion of guns, planes, tanks and ships. We .must realize, for once in our liveq, that our enemies are not over- by the size of the United States, our potential industrial power and natural resources. In fact, this is whap our enemies are fighting for. No New Cars No New Tires BUT A NEW SERVICE TO HELP KEEP THE OLD CAR ROLLIHG Repairs and Accessories ON CONVENIENT GMAC Payment Plan We Have .... 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Bring your car in and discuss with us this easy GMAC payment plan. / s fCS) SPECIAL NOTICE All parts, accessories and labor will be strictly cash, wru/now con b. We are forced to do this because of the shortage of parts OMAC plan and accessories. Please do not embarrass us and your cwt put self by asking for credit. We will be glad to handle do without those ac- your repair jobs amounting to $25 or more on the above hSmrSSnSd °!T Vi mentioned GMAC payment plan. * Chowan Motor Co. Phone 150 O. B. Perry, Manager Edenton, N. C. I ■ plrl II - F® jff Wf IP u Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake, she of the exciting eyes and the dis tinctive, much-imitated hair-do, are a romantic and comedy twosome as stars of “Sullivan’s Travels” at Taylor Theatre, Edenton, today (Thursday) and Friday. This is not a war in which soldiers, out precedent in the history of man sailors, marines and airmen can do kind. Two bitterly antagonstic. moral the job alone. It is a struggle with- philosophies are in mortal combat and one or the other, will survive; The “haves” are facing a gang of bandits whose organization is not matched in the history of free-booting expe ditions and whose bloody search of Toot is unsurpassed in the annals of piracy. * Local Red Men Will Visit Virginia Tribe Chowan Tribe of Red. Men has re ceived an invitation to visit White Swan Tribe, No. 89, at Carrollton, Va., on Friday night, March 27. The invitation was accepted at Mon day night’s meeting and a goodly number of the members expect to make up the delegation. The imposing lobby of the new Navy Medical' Center, Bethseda, Md., is lined with Vermont marble trim med with white bronze. ■ Elf Mmi Are 100 Thi n h M maybe your appetite needs a little If Try VINOL. the modern ■f turnip. Contains Vitamin 81. Iron and other valuable ingredients, g Tour druggist has VINOL MITCHENER’S PHARMACY PAGE THREE
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