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WAR . KA
The German invasion of Scandinavia has turned a
long-held fear into a grim fact. Norway and Denmark
have desperately sought to retain their precarious neu
trality ? yet, despite these efforts, it is obvious that they
have moved steadily toward war for some time. The
recent pessimistic announcements of Norwegian govern
ment spokesmen have provided ample evidence of that.
Scandinavia is of immense importance to all the bellig
erents, and she has been subjected to an ever-tightening
squeeze froui both sides. Yesterday the squeeze was
diplomatic; today it is militaristic.
From the cold, purely military point of view, it is un
derstandable that Germany should have moved north
ward at this time because the Allies announced that the
blockade against the Reich was to be extended and in
tensified, and intimated that Allied men-of-war would
go inside Norwegian territorial waters, if necessary, to
seize German ships carrying precious Norwegian iron
ore home. And the British have been mining Norwegian
waters, at the expense of German shipping. This ex
plains the German high command announcement that
Denmark and Norway are being given Nazi "protec
tion."
On top of that, there is another factor involved ? an
intangible factor, but one of great significance. It is
the factor of prestige. German and Allied diplomats
have been working at fever heat in all the little neutral
nations to cement their governments' ties and influence.
It is apparent that threats no less than pacific persua
sion have been used? anything goes in war time. Ger
many, the experts say, had come to fear that her inac- j
tion had caused some of the neutrals at least to believe '
she was worried and indecisive, and, as a result, had
caused them to cast a more friendly eye on the Allied
front. The invasion of the North may have been order
ed in an attempt to change this situation, 110 less than in
an attempt to protect her ore supplies.
There is 'evidence to indicate that the Danish govern
ment knew the blitzkrieg in Denmark was coining and
agreed to it ? in other words, simply bowed to the in
evitable, rather than offering futile resistance which
could have only resulted in a massacre of her pathetical
ly small fighting forces. Norway, farther away and
better protected, chose war. But her wartiriie mili
tary strength consists of an army of little more than
100,000 men, inadequately equipped, buttressed by a
small fleet of warships, largely obsolete. It seems in
conceivable that she can hold off the Reich long without
immediate support 011 a large scale. The Allies, of
course, must do all they can ? complete and unquestion
ed control of Norway, along with Denmark, would give
Germany a superb series of air bases for striking di
rectly at the heart of England, and hampering British
merchant shipping and naval operations.
There will be turmoil in the Balkans and elsewhere
now, as Germany presses forward on the diplomatic as
well as the military fronts, pointing to what she has
done to small powers which refused to "cooperate" in
the past as an example of what may happen to others
refusing to "cooperate" in the future. The Allies will
undoubtedly go the limit in seeking to "outsell" the
Beich. And so war broadens out.
Germany's action has posed another ominous ques
tion: Does it perhaps mean that Hitler now feels it is
time to fight in earnest, and will shortly open a "Western
front for hostilities by sending his armies through Hol
? land and Belgium, flanking the Maginot line? The
French army is said to be ready, even eager for this, and
it is reported that Belgium plans to open her frontiers
wide to the Poilus, once Hitler's legions march. Tf that
happened, the decisive phase of the war might be con
cluded comparatively soon, through the decimation of
either the French or the German army ? or both.
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WHEN GOOD FARMERS GET TOGETHER
An authority on agriculture recently said: "Tlie in
tense competitive spirit among farmers is waning. Oth
er farmers now are people to work with."
The progressive farmer still tries to outdo his neigh
bors in the field of production and utilization of his re
sources. But he has learned that a cooperative spirit in
marketing is a necessity. The farm marketing coopera
tives, which have made such an outstanding record in
recent years, have done much to develop and coordinate
this spirit. When good farmers get together to sell their
combined produce, the return is invariably larger.
Such marketing cooperatives as the Dairymen's
League of New York, which has been much jn the lime
light due to marketing difficulties in the great Eastern
milk shed, have proven that aggressive, public-spirited
cooperation can go a long way toward solving the farm
er's problems. And it solves them without extravagant
tax subsidies.
; OOO
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BUSINESS
Business is marking time. The downward trend evi
dent recently has been checked in moat lines, but no sign
ificant upward trend has yet appeared.
Steel production is at a materially lower level than
last year ? due largely to the fact that production was
ahead of consumption in 1939.
Automobile production is running ahead of the level
of a year ago, and late estimates indicate that 4,250,000
cars will be made this year, as against 3,750,000 in 1939.
Domestic construction goes ahead. This year's hous
es generally are smaller and slightly .cheaper than last
year's houses. The result is that while more dwellings
are being erected, the total value is somewhat less.
Most businessmen have given up hope of any big
"war boom." This time Allied purchasing is orderly,
and excessive prices are not being offered.
?OOO
THE FOREST PRIME EVIL
In a Pennsylvania forest there is a lire prevention sign
which consists of a huge reproduction of a match, with
the following words: -'This is the forest prime evil."
That terse slogan speaks volumes. For destruction
to our priceless forests is one of the most tragic phases
of the fire problem. Anyone who has traveled in timber
country has seen the wastelands, covered with black
stumps, which fire leaves behind ? the ruin where onee
were stately trees, busy communities of wild life, and
beautiful recreation areas.
It will not be long now until the dangerous forest
season is upon us. Good weather brings mounting haz
ards. Trees and underbrush dry to the point where
they are virtually explosive. One touch of flame may
be sufficient to cause a holocaust. And death and dis
aster follow.
The primary causes of forest fires are well known;
Inexperienced and careless campers are among the worst
offenders. Every man and woman who goes vacation
ing in the woods should keep this everlastingly in mind:
Never leave a camp fire while a single spark remains
alive. Douse it thoroughly with water or smother it
with dirt.
Motorists are also responsible for ruinous forest fires.
A cigarette butt cast from a fleeting car may supply the
tiny flame that will spread until it has devastated thou
sands of acres of splendid woodland. Most of the states
have laws designed to prevent this,, but policemen and
fire wardens can't be everywhere at once to see that the
law is enforced. The public must cooperate.
Tjet'S all work to save our forests this year. It takes
centuries to replace great trees ? and only seconds to
destroy them. Don't forget that.
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THE "TAX RACKET"
A recent survey, reported to be amoi^lUe most ac
i curate ever made, concerned the propoeRm of income
{ paid in taxes by a typical Workingman gaming $2U a
| week. The survey found that $4 of this modest wage
went to the -tax collector.
That $4 was not paid directly, of course? it is probable
that the average worker doesn't know he is taxed at all.
He isn't concerned with income tax blanks and the other
myriad and involved tax reports required by govern
ment of those in higher income brackets. His $4 was
paid indirectly, throughout the entire week. High taxes
make a loaf of bread cost a penny more than it would
otherwise, a pair of shoes cost fifty cents .jnore, a ticket
to a movie a dime more, the monthly electric bill sixty
cents more. So it goes, down the endless list of pur
chases and payments we all make. The tax collector is
always at your elbow ? a highly expensive if unseen
companion.
And here is the living proof of the fact that the real
burden of taxation falls more heavily on the man of small
means than the man of large. Four dollars a week taken
out of a $20 paycheck means that this typical worker's
family must go without needed clothes, medical atten
tion, entertainment, etc. It means less money for in
surance or savings. Jt means poorer housing, poorer
meals.
We've heard much of that proportion of the popula
tion which is "ill feil, ill housed, and ill clothed." "VVhat
we don't hear often enough is that the burden of debt
and taxation is largely responsible for that, and in two
ways. First, it takes a percentage of the small wage
earner's income which he obviously cannot afford if lie
is to maintain a decent standard of living. Second, it
deprives him of jobs and opportunities and the chance
for better pay. An overtaxed business doesn't expand
and hire more men. Nor, when it is being drained to
the limit by government,; can it increase wages.
So the "little man" is getting it in the neck ? as a re
sult of those suicidal fiscal policies pursued by a group
of politicians who, weep copious crocodile tears on be
half of the people. It's time the "little man" woke up
to the racket.
oOo ?
Perhaps Mr. Welles was merely finding out what Eu
rope thinks about the third term idea.
oOo
An exchange thinks the "Gone With the Wind"
craze is giving everybody Scarlett fever.
? oOo
Gambling is said to be "a normal human weakness."
Which probably accounts for a lot of marriages.
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A good many alleged statesmen seem to still' believe
thafc>calling names will win the war.
oOo ??.
The human body contains about 10 million nerves,
and some folks manage to get on all of them.
oOo ?
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Notice is Hereby given
that a New registration of
voters has been ordered by
the Franklin County Board
of Elections for all Town
ships or Precincts in Frank
lin County. The New regis
tration books will be open at
all times during the regis
tration period, and at each
regular polling place on
Saturday, April 27th, 1940,
and will remain open until
and including Saturday,
May 11th, 1940. The Reg
istrar will be at the polling
place on each Saturday from
9 A. M. to sunset inclusive,
during ' said period from
Saturday, April 27th, 1940
to Saturday, May 11th,
1940.
This action was made nec
essary by the changes made
in the election law by the
1939 General Assembly, one
of its most important re
quirements is that all voters
must give his or her party
affiliation in order to vote in
the primary elections.
By order of the Board of
Elections of Franklin Coun
ty, this March 23rd, 1940.
PHIL R. INSCOE,
Chairman.
L. O. FRAZIER,
Secretary. 3-29-5t
Professor ? What is untold
wealth?
Student ? That whicb is not re
vealed to the Income Tax Man.
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(Political Advertisement)
FOR <Xm.MlHSO.NEIt
I desire to announce to my
many friends of Franklin County
my candidacy (or the ottice o I
County Commissioner from the
district composed of Cypress
Creek and Loulsburg Township*,
subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic Primary Do be held on
May 25, 1940.
I am mindful of the important
duties connected with this office,
of trust, and if I am elected 1
will familiarize myself with the
needs of the County and serre
the people of Franklin County bo
the best of my ability, and will
at all times endeavor to maintain
a low tux rate, and promote the
interests of Franklin County and
its citizens.
Your vote, support and influ
ence will be greatly appreciated.
4-19-6t. THOMAS C. WILSON.
TO THE VOTERS OF FRANKLIN
COUNT*
I hereby announce mv C?u
dldacy for the office of Commis
sioner of tile Fourth District of
Franklin County, comprising Gold
Mine and Cedar Rock Townships.
I have never before asked for
any public office and am asking
for this one, first, because I want
the place, and second, because I
believe that I can give the Coun
ty an honest, business-like ad
ministration.
I have no promise to make
other than that I will do my ut
most to see that every dollar of
the County money is spent wisely
and carefully and that full value
is received therefor.
I am especially busy with my
farming operations at t-his time,
and it will be impossible for me
to get out aud see all the voters,
but 1 will sincerely appreciate
your support and your vote on
May 25th, 1940.
4-19-6t. THUKSTON MURPHY
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