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.t'^ •” •> -N liiri ^•/5' ' !'i' THURSDAY. MARCH U. 1948 HiJiRNETT COUNTY NEWS—PubHehed at Limn*ton, N. O. 1 Capital News Letter (By Thompson Greenwood) 'I'HAT LITTLE CLAUSE—Even tliouRh Robeson, Bladen and Pender '!'>nnties have given the hoot to wine ■,ml beer within the past few weeks, (hanoea are pretty good that few nihoi counties in North Carolina will even get an opportunity to vote on the brew and the grape in 1948. Here is why. The drys, a.sleep or with legal liaitd.H tied, permitted the Legislature l.iHi year to pass the bill saying counties could decide on the heer- uitie issue if sufficient names were ))lacel on tho petitions. That was line, said the arid ones. However, in t eir jumping joy tlioy overlooked the fact that titc measure said that the beer-wine votes could not be held within GO days of another election! The Primary comes on May 29. Consequeutly, there can be no vote between March 29 and May 29, nor between May 29 and July 29. No county can vote on these items be tween September 2 and November 2, the date of the General Election. t * * SECOND PRIMARY — As Sam Blount of little Washington, the new’’ czar of the North Carolina chapter of the IL S. Browers 'Foundation, looks down tho months lying ahead, ho can see only a few days on which there is a possibility for his indus try to take a whack on the head. From now until March 29 they can do it. You won’t get Blount and his assistant, C. A. Upchurch, Jr., to ad mit it, but in ail likelihood they were as pleased as punch that Kci^r Scott decided to run for Governor, Why? Becau.se his entrance might well moan a Second Primary. This would fall about July 3, and would mean no vote could be taken until around September 3 . . . which would mean no vote because this date is within 60 days of the General Elec tion. « * * FIVEN MULL—The beer attorneys, like crack basket'baliers stalling for Wanted ^0 TO 00 BUY Live Poultry We will be loading a large truck at the fol lowing places—Bring all you have: In Dunn—at Cotton Yard Wednesday, March 17—8 to 12 Noon In Sanford—at Palmer-Reaves Thursday, March 18—8 to 12 Noon In Angier—at Ward’s Hatchery Friday, March 19—8 to 12 Noon In Lillington—at Superior Seed & Feed Co. Saturday, March 20—8 to 12 Noon Will pay: 30c for heavy hens, 20c for leg horns, 16c for Roosters. Abar Poultry Buyers dizzy rate . . . Small loan companies i are doing the best business since lie- l fore the war . . . And colored maids are out looking tor work again . . . No sharp drop in farm (pikes is »x- ' pected, because of the Gcv't, support price of 90 per cent of parity, which runs through the' 1948 crop yeaTj— ] or two years after official end ,of ' war. which was in December, 19'16. j « « « I OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES^- I With the income tax man now eating I with you, sleeping with you, going where you go and doing what you,,do —until you finally throw him out* of your mind on March 15. a note on ‘AND ALL I ASK IS A TALL SHIP' . . . Swift and graceful ^ It cats the waters off Miami Beach, the “Cyclone,” Cuba’s entry m lW^ear’s Lipton cup race, inevitably calls to mind the memory of Sir Thomas Lipton. Except for Ids tea, the amateur yachtsman asked utue but “a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” Sometimes called the world s greatest sportsmanli Xiipton spent millions over a period of many years in an attempt to bring the yachting title to England. these good citizens who might pur posely pay too much Income 'tax might be in order at this time. ! It .seldom happens on the Sl.lte level—thougi) North Carolina does pay 6 per cent Interest on overpay ments. Revenue Commissioner Ed win Gill, who by the way, really knows his taxes, says he can recall only one instance in which a tax payer seemed purposely to overpay. The rather flagrant error in over payment was noted one year, but was regarded as a broad mistake. But the next year another big error I occurred In this man’s return. 1?he j matter was called to his attention. jGUl, wanting to save the State 'money, contacted this taxpayer, the refund was made, and the cithen agreed not to charge interest on the overpayment. about draft board members belilg asked' if they will serve again, etc,? Uncle Sam has decided not to aban don several camps scheduled to go out of existence this spring, among them Seymour Johnson Field .it Goldsboro, ■Retiring Congressman Bayard Clark of the Seventh District is said to be whispering Uinstead's praises In PAOB PtVB 'III the Fayetteville area. Johnson, headquarters 'pay steno graphers around |50 per week—Kerr S'tott's girls, save one, must get along on $100 'per month. Advertising solicitors are already knocking at candidates’ doors—but t)ie ads must be paid for in advance . . . There Is nothing more poverty- si rlcken than,a defeated political or ganization. 'k happen^; at mi tlmo, have emplo.ved technicalities i the ‘‘filthy weed” than any other to prevent a half-dozen or so coun- j farmer in the world. His acreage: a ties from holding an Cjlection,'Jimong : whopping 665 (as against last year’s those being Avery aiUl Cleveland, 917). In second place Is merchant- home bailiwick of Odus M. Mull, one j farmer K. M. Biggs of Robeson coun- of tbo fathers of the bill permitting ly with 408 acres, the vote. Unless these courjtles can get their petitions worded on a solid legal basis and so onl and hold tht' election wltliln tho next AO to 20 ll,0Xt days, tliey liave no choice but to .sell wine and beer until next year. * * • TOBACCO ACREAGE — Senator William B. Uuistead has expressed the opinion repeatedlyj that the 27.62 per coni cut in the North Carolina flue-cured tolmcco acreage was just too mucli of a slash. His worthy op ponent. an official ofliTobacco Asso ciates, J. M. Broughton, stood solidly on the 27,52 per cent ireductlon. The H matter became somewlaat of a politi cal issue. Senator Umjitead said that tlic tobacco picture j has changed since the reduction was set, and that tolmcco growers should not be cut more than absolutely necessary. Broughton held that it| would be dan gerous to alter the acrengo to be grown. I Ijust week it seemed definite that J. M. Broughton hud won his battle, on tills score at least.! Acreages were released. The 27.52 ))er cent slash stood. Shy, retiring C. L. Hardy, Green County batchelor, will this season again have more acreas devoted to OFF THE CUFF—Rigid auto In spections and drivers’ tests are mak ing the State Administration and its leaders very, very unpopular in some sections—are expected to reduce the Democratic vote in many counties this year. As this is written. J. M. Broughton has no oamlialgn manager, no official l eadquurters. iBy the time it appears in moat papers, he should have both . . . room 531, or thereabouts, in the Sir Walter . . . and Ben Price of Hendersonville or Fred Royster of Henderson as manager . . . strong possibilities . . . Broughton’s deci sion to get'down to business Is said to have been brought on by ac celerated activity in the Umstoad camp. Tho largest political sign in Ral eigh—around 10 feet 'by three— hangs over the entrance to the Sir Walter Hotel and reads: "Umstead headquarters” . . . Most consistent passenger on Raleigh-Washington run these days: Sen. W. B. Umstead. Reports reaching JHaleigh are to the effect that business in retail stores throughout the State In Jauu- aty and February were considerably below the same months in 1947— Credit accounts are increasing at a FEDERAL—But tho Federal peo- ))le are watching with eagle eye this year the huge overpayments. Of course, the taxpawer does not want to pay too little (he might want to, ‘but dare not), so it Is easy to take tbo long view, pay too much, and receive a refund plus 6 per cent interest—not a bad investment jre- tuvn In these low-interest days. So— when you read of these tax over payments, just remember that they are not always accidental. And they are good investments—accidental! or. intentional, « • « NOTES—Although pressure for a special session of the Legislature has not subsided, Gregg Cherry has firm resistance, seems determined not to call one ... If inflation con tinues, teacher pay raises will ' be retroactive to Sept. 1, ’48. The dry tend—as noted above—Is being followed by the candidates . . . Ker Scott may come out fllat- footerlly for a Statewide liquor re- fei'endum . . . One of the strongest supporters of J. M. Broughton'' is Carl Williamson, head of ABC stores in the State . . . and among those attending Charlie Johnson’s organization gathering a few days ago was Cutlar Moore of Lumberton, former ABC head. ! Baptist eyebrows were raised last week when Meredith College trus tees voted to permit smoking, on the campus . . . It’s been done for yeurs, but in rest rooms, under sheets, in closets, and under ibeds. What in thunder is all this talk ii*s Here Hew ! The Amazing Mew NORGE That DEFROSTS ITSELF Every Night 1 ^OOD NEWS, Mrs. America! Morge, and only Norge, ilstlf, automatically, evety niKht at midnight, 'while you’re asleep! Say good-bye to fuss and muss ... no more worrying about exposed foc-d. The Norge SelJ-D-Frotttr does the ii>b for you . . . quietly . . . efiicientty . '. . Butomatictiily.. | Yes, ice Cubes and frozen foods ije- main safely frozen in the staltti Gia nt Side Freezer! ; Meat remains fresh in the Coldpack —no need to remove it! All you do is empty the Handefros ter at your convenience . . . the easy-to- handle, non.spili container that col lects the defrost water. I At... POPE'S KA.STKH RABBITS— Standing Rabbit.s—Sitting Biinnlcf.— t'aiKly Filled Rabbit.s—Priced fSe tip. Have you .‘(ceii the Egg Laying Toy Hen’? Cute! Nice rxsortmoiit of En.- ter Rabbit.^ and novelty wagons 1111- etl with candy. Stuffed Bunnie.n 91.4® CHII.DREX’S WEAR FOR EASTEB Cute ('hiltlrcti’s Dresse.s in pastel c>i«>r.s. Roys’ wa.sh suits, new' spring minibt'rs: Boy.s’ striped and plain pdo shirts, anklets. New shipment Rtiby Hi'es.ses and Caps. EASTER CANDIES— The finest a-ssortment of candies you will flntl anywhere. Delicious Easter eggs, ehooolntes and jellies, ohoeo- 1nl4‘ hiiuules, Im>x eherries niui mints. COMI*liETE LINE LADIB.S’ READY- I'O-WEAR for her spring wurdrolH*. Hnt.s, bags, gloves, lioso, scarfs, eos- uietlcs, underwear, blouses and shoes. EASTER BASKET.S— Lovely Easter baskets, ccllophaned, pricetl from 20c up. Easter grass. Novelty Easter toys. EASTER EGG DYE— Only 10c per package. Get beautiful results from our Egg D.vc. Magic pencil and transfers fr*e with each package. sue CrilC—SLING PUMPS— A.sk to .see Stylo No, As sketelteil 2100 Pntvoeafively slick and versatUe . . . best laid phuis must include a pair d these soft, leather flattie sUng pumps! VcrsatJle because they’re as chic at a tlance as they’re .smart, on sfrt'cf ami so amazingly “easy on the feet!" $4.85 .MEN’S fTXXTHING— A nice selection for the man la yonr family.' Hats, tirress shirts, belts, ties, siisiumders and shoes. Pope's to Stores ULLINGTON ANGIER FUQUAY SPRINGS ERWIN ‘Ihis hand some electric clock, mouiued on the rcfruteniordoor.iurns the mcchanitm off *1 midnlcht. twitches it on after the coatinx of frost has melted. Defrost (water is car* ried awa r into ihe non- spill HatidefroiZercon- lainer, .;onvcnicntlr located »od eiisib' .tv- ■noTiblelfor cmpcjinx Bi >our convenience. Defrost wMcr never coUects in the Cold* pack ... so there’s oo nc^ to remove your meats. Giant Side Freczer keeps ice cube* frown. See The Mew Exdusively hjORGE -at FOWLER RADIO CO “We Service What We Siell” LILLINGTON, M. C. uniengroes • niotK inNsis WASNHtS ■ WAYie COOUtS ElfCnK WAYR MiAim | MMU WAIIKS • 6AS eANCIS I ROM raazns ATTENTION FARMERS More Nitrogen Available For Top Dressing Your Oops 0—^10 Gfannlai Ciaiiaiiiid Ammoiiiiim Nitrate Additional quantiities available for our customers who have al ready bought fertilizers. 0 Liberal share nitiogen to new customers with Johnson’s Famous . Better Mixed Fei*tilizers. m Supplies very limit^. See your Johnson Co>tton Company store or agent without 'delay. Jidinson Cotton Co. DUNN, N. C. WILMINGTON, N. C
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