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SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Om Year $1.60
Six Months .76
Foot Months .60
Oat of the State $2.00 per Year
at tka poat ofSca at North WilkM-
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THURSDAY, DEC. 6th, 1940
Industry Can Do The Job
In commenting editorially on the results
of the election, the New Republic, a liberal
weekly which has been and is a strong
supporter of the Administration, said: “It
surely cannot be said that the people who
voted for Mr. Roosevelt gave him a refer
endum mandate for every one of a whole
series of specific domestic policies, or that
those who voted against him were all op
posed to each one of those policies. If
anything like this were true, the hope for
American unity in these times would be
dim, for ... it would be dangerous for
slightly more than half the people to try
to govern the other part in a way that the
latter bitterly resented.”
Few voters were 100 per cent in favor of
everylhing for which either of thff candi
dates stood. Neither of them represented
perfection. It was a choice between two
men who were largely in agreement on
some of our most pressing problems. It is
unquestionably true that millions of citi
zens found it extremely difficult to make
their choice, and that, in making it, they
found much that was good in the candi
date they voted against.
In almost all quarters, there is the feel
ing that, for the time being at lea.st, the
more extreme of our recent governmental
“reforms” must be shelved. There is the
feeling that a real military defense can be
achieved only by aggressive, productive,
private industry, working with friendly
and understanding government officials,
and under a friendly and understanding
government policy.
It is most significant that in picking a
defense commission, the President found it
necessary and desirable to call to the
White House business men who are pro
ducers rather than theorists—men who
know how our factories work, and whose
lives have been spent in industry. Go down
the roster of the men whoi are most prom
inent in the preparedness picture, and you
■will find that almost every one of them got
his training in private enterprise.
Private enterprise can do today’s job.
And it can do a far better job under the
American system, free from political com
petition and bureaucratic domination, than
under any other system ever seen in the
world. Never forget—government is not
a creator. All our great industries—elec
tric power, railroads, steel, etc.—were
built by free men, working in a free econo
my. They gave us a standard of living un-
parralleled on earth. Now they can give
us military security.
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'Not. JAh
ing appliances ■when leaving home. Have tvii-
exposed wiring inspected and if neceasary rtos-Saim, accepted to^y ^
repaired by a qualified electrician—^not by
an amateur.
^ Spontaneous ignition is one more pi
fire’s many allies. It isn’t as mysterious as
it sounds. Oily and paint-stained rags or
mops are among the worst offenders, and
should always be kept in tightly closed
metal containers. And even papers .and
similar rubbish have been known to burst
into flame spontaneously. Keep all rooms
free of disorderly debris—and don’t for
get the attic, basement and closets.
A cause of many deaths and serious in-
* juries is home cleaning with benzine, naph
tha, gasoline and similar explosive liquids.
Send your celaning out—^that’s both the
cheapest and safest way in the long run.
Here are rules that will prevent most
fires. Preserve them and observe them—
and the chances will be long against fire
paying a disastrous visit to your home.
prMldency of Darldson collie.
CunninKhun notified J.
Cannon, of Concord, chairman of
Borrowed Comment
The Five Leading Fire Hazards
According to the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, if people would inform
themselves about the five leading fire
hazards, which are re.sponsible for the ma
jority of our fires, the number of fires in
this country could be reduced by a tremen
dous percentage.
hirst and foremost olf the hazards is
carelessness with matches and smoking
materials. And this is also one of the eas
iest hazards to eliminate. Be absolutely
certain that all such materials are extin
guished before discarding—and even then
don’t throw them into waste paper baskets.
Keep plenty of ashtrays handy. Store your
matches where they are beyond the reach
■ of children. And never smoke in bed.
Heating plants are another prolific
source of fire—and they constitute a haz
ard which if! at its worst this time of year.
Chimneys and flues should be checked and
cleaned each year. Flue linings of fire
clay are essential for maximum safety.
Sagging or rusted stovepipes should be re
paired, and smokepipes should be a safe
dirtance from combustibles. Over-heating
of atoves and Ifumaces is always a danger.
Mirtor forea the iire—^if your heating
AMERICAN EDUCATION
(Baltimore Ne'ws-Pcst)
The strong emphasis which. American
schools are pb.cing on the teaching of
American principles is providing new hope
for the democratic future of this country.
An increasing number of schools, and
the responsible educators associated with
them, are making it their major purpose to
instruct American youth in our distinctive!
manner of life and government.
Illustrative of this determination is the
statement made in behalf of Duquesne
University in Pittsburgh by the Very Rev
erend Raymond V. Kirk, who thus describ
ed the objectives of his institution:
“Duquesne University is an American
institution and we want our students to get
the right slants on democracy and Com
munism.
“By teaching principles of democracy,
we are fighting Communism as well as
German State-Socialism, and some ele
ments in Fascism which are all anti-Chris-
tion.”
This recognizes a fact which too many
so-called “liberal” educators in the Unitec
States have hitherto missed or ignored—
that ALL foreign philosophies are danger
ous to America and are akin to each other.
Many educators, for instance, see dan
gers in Fascism and Nazism, but refuse to
see them in Communism—which explains
the widespread influence of Communist
movements among college youth and the
present dificulties of expunging them.
For, as Father Kirk says of his experi
ence at Duquesne:
“It is hard to get down to brass tacks in
naming Communist youth organizations—
they are pretty clever—but 1 do know that
subversive activities are going on in every
college and university in America today in
some form or another.”
That such activities could not persist
without encouragement from instructional
staffs is axiomatic. It is, therefore, of the
highest importance that all schools should
adapt the course pursued at Duquesne to
eliminate Communist teaching.
In order to accomplish this end, it is
grounds for termination of a teaching con
tract at Duquesne to do any of the follow
ing things:
Foster Communism or any other politi
cal theory that would destroy the Ameri
can form of government.
Fail to realize that inculcation of patrio
tism is the duty of all teachers.
Cast asperisions on any form of religi
ous belief.
There should certainly be the standard
requirements of the teaching profession in
the United States.
Of course, the best way to make Ameri
cans is to teach Americanism.
Why should philosophy hostile to Amer
ican principles be taught in American
schools, and particularly why should be-
livers in such alien philosophies have a
place in the American teaching profession?
WE THE PEOPLE, 150,362,326
(Reidsville Review)
The census bureau places the total pop
ulation of the United States, its territories
and possessions at 150,362,326.
This represente'd an increase of 11,923,-
267, or 8.6 per cent over the 1930 census,
on the basis of preliminary figures.
The population in the territories and
possessions, the bureau reported, had in-*
creased three times as rapidly, during the
past decade as it hadi on the mainland.
The continental United States popula
tion previously had been placed at 131,-
409,881, an increase of 7 per cent.
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•eriptiona m a na^e^ed
■idMine. In othcra, thOT
are the paramount ecnaw-
eration. Dm I» mattrnr?
Somefillfew necacrlptiooa,
so atocka deteriorate.
Others, with a largw toI-
nme, carry full, freah
atocka. Does it matter”
Thoee who do make a
business of compounding
prescriptions see that each
is filled eaoctly as the Doc-
tordUreetBs Do€$it matt0tT
What do you thlnkT
Lots of folks are complaining
from colds. Take care of yonr-
self, and consnlt yonr doctor if
you don’t show improvement.
When he prescribes, let ns have
yonr prescription for economical
handling.
■ RtllABLr^e ■
PRESCRIPTION!
HORTON’S
DRUG STORE
Fonntain Phone 300
Prescription Dept. Phone 350
Two Registered Druggists on du
ty at all times—C. C. (Charlie)
Reins and Palmer Horton.
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f^n:
tanuloai
Seed- Drit Wi
praoninablr.
poafat:tlW’.,_^,
end- tem bit
abobt (Fs^ruaj^ h
The formal Inanguratloh of
new president, however, w!
likely follow a year from thir,
next conunenebment.
Dr. Llngle, president of David-
SOD college since 1039, asked a- '’
boat two yesj s ago to -be relieved
of the dntiea of'bis post. At the
last comusneement, however,,-tbe
nominating committee had not
completed its report.
Dr. Ungle, it la expected, will
continue to keep his home at
Davidson.
Dr. Cunningham was born in
Williamsbnrg, No., in 1891. He
received hlar A. B. degree from
Westminster college in Fulton,
-Mo., and prepared for the min
istry at Lonlsvllle Presbyterian
seminary. He was ordained in
1917.
In the world war be was an
army Y. M. C. A. secretary and
in 1918-19 he was a member of
the Presbyterian war world coun
cil. Later he held pastorates in
Grenada, Miss., Oainesville, Ala.,
Bristol, Tenn., and Winston-Sal
em. He has been in Winston-Sal
em since 1936.
(M , t^lorisiag stoiy of A YMaarkable ca-1
Low Prices Eve
ups and Downs of a Woman’s
$50,000,000 Romance. Her hus
band, who shot up like a rocket
from a $20-per-week drug clerk
to multi-millionaire socialite un
der her guidance, lies broke on
one of the Downs. Read the sur-
Headquarters For
IHARRIS BROS.
DEPARTMENT STORE
**Oatdoars 1 wot as cold as a hot piter bag at
dawn ... shiveriiig in my oumntoy underwesr.
Unta I got hep to Hamxs Wtama Salt... and
I’l say Ihqr’re the antLCreese underwear.”
And that’s a fiwtl onth Hama atUdhwoiiht
Wnmoi Sets you’re wann outdoors without swel
tering indooce. You’ll Uke the HamaaMiT Crotdi-
Onard with its gentle athletic support. AO-
ronnd Lastex waiithand. No
buttons, BO draw etrings, no
gadgeU . . . yon’ra really
unawara of underwoar.
Choose one of the popular
WnnxB 8bt etylee. See your
HAim Dealer today.
HANES
WINTER SETS
to j
TNI gAIMINT
Sdect the combtoRtioo
yov Uke best. Wear «
tleevcleM or abort-
aleeve ahirt. Then
chooae • pair of Crotch-
Qonrd Wind-Shields
(large figure above) or
Cro^-Quard Sh^s
(shown at left). All
cotton (combed) or
cotton-wool mixtufca.
39‘»65
lOTS'
wiNTii airy
P. R HMES KNITTING COMPANY, WINSTON SALEM, N. C.
C THE
CAtMENT
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Long or tliort •leem.
Notfing to piacb or pulL
Button*, buttonhole*.
cuF, and *e«in* all aewed
to keep the wear in tliia
anderirear.
—Hanes Underwear—
BARE’S FAIR STORE
Tenth Street North Wilkesboro, N. C.
on man, of th.L off.rinj. Colon tod.,-nli«p-SAVE: Hoctier'o priceo ato Log Ih.o th, pooM, .omi-.l.! Stop Eorl,.
HOUSE
SLIPPERS
Men’s leatherette
house slippers, leath
er soles and heels—
$1.15
Ladies’ house slip
pers, leather —
soles, heels */ • C
Children’s bed
room y| Q ^
slippers ^OC
LADIES’
HOSE
(Full Fashioned)
Hosiery is the ideal
gift, and always ap
preciated. Newest
shades to select
from. Pricea special
50c to 79c
Men’s pajamas, full cut, in nice pat
terns. All sizes—Give pajamas—and
please!—
97c” $1.69
Ladies' Dress Gloves CQ« Q7/»
in assorted colors.... OJ/C *7 § C
Other Suggestions
• Pillow Cases • Toilet Sets
• Towel (lets • Military Sets
• Boxed Hankies • Ladies’ Purses
• Manicure Sets • Piece Goods
Dolls, Rubber Balls, and other items
for the Kiddies!
MEN’S
TIES
leputiful Ties for
hristmas giving, in
Tge assortment of
*:terns. priced
lecial at
'5c, 50c and 97c
lenty of shirts,
nts, hose, belts, etc.
' complete “his”
-ift list.
Just Go Upstairs
And See These Surprise Values'
$4.98
LADIES’ COATS—In newest colors,
sizes 14 to 20 . . . ^ n
$6.95 $9.98
Another lot of ladies’ Coats in larger
sizes (38 to 44), for those wno are fiard
M fit; priced at . . .
$4.98... $9.98
CORDUROY JACKETS—Sloppy Jw
Jackets, in sizes 14 to 20, 9o
legging SUITS—Coat, hat, leggins,
for children; sizes 1 to 3; colors
blue, rust and pink, _„_$I,98
CHILDREN’S COATS—Sizes 1 to 3, in
rust, pink and blue. Coat and Q 7 /»
hat to match. Special if t
SNOW SUITS—For children; One and
two-Diece; Sizes Q7/»
1 to 3 C
SNOW SUITS—For larger boys and
girls, it7 7Q
size 7 to 10.....^
WOOL SNOW SUITS—In sizes 7 to 14,
for boys and
• $3.98
(Assorted colors and plaid effects)
One lot Snow Suits, sizes 4 Q7r»
to 6, special ^
BLANKETS—^Wool cotton mixed, made
by Chatham; size t1 QC
66x80, pair. A .JkA
Another big Blanket value in size 72x84,
Chatham quality. Be sure to see this, as
it can’t be duplicated AQ
for price
blank ET«—Cotton Blankets, Q7/»
size 6|c76, pair %f !
Same size in single Blankets
LADIES’ COATS—One rack that sdd up
$9.98; five size 14, three size 42, and one
o-vb of size 16 and 18— ^7 QB
Out they go at. each
USED COATS—Five slightly used la
dies' Coats size 14 to 18, and formerly
sold for $2.98; QO
to close out, special
MACKINAW COATS—For boys; blue
and plaid effects, in sizes 10, 12, 16 and
18; brand new stock. .... $2.98
BOYS’ SUITS—Double breasted, sport
back, long pants suits for boys, sizes 6
to 14; assorted patterns. QO
Special value at «P^*^0
Better Quality Suits in sizes up to 14-
18; sport backs and long pants, each—
$6.95$9.98
MEN’S SUITS—One rack suits, just five
left, in sizes 38, 42 and 44. C A
Hurry if you want one at— W •
.MEN’S SUITS—Just six left, that sold
for $14.95; one 42, two 40, and four 39
sizes, in good patterns, tfJQ QC
to close out at *Dif ,if*J
OTHER SUITS—in latest styles and ma
terials, good assortment of colors, on
.sale at . . .
»12®« *16“ *16“
LADIES’ SILK DRESSES—Formerly
priced at $1.98 and $2.98, to Q7f*
close out at, each «7 f C
SWEATERS—Men’s Lamb Elnit Sweat
ers, in slipover styles: sizes 36 to 44;
special, each . . .
97c $1.49 $2.98
Same as above, in zipper styles, special,
each . . .
$1.98 $2.98
RUBBER FOOTWEAR—Ladies
Goloshes—pair
MEN’S RUBBER FOOTWEAR Q7^
—Heavy red sole, pair— — %f ! K*
CHILDREN’S FOOTWEAR—
97c
97c
The Home of Sundial All-Leather Shoes
HiCKIIErS DErtlTMENT STOIE
314 TENTH STREET
(SUCCESSOR TO HACKNEY & HARRIS)
, north wilkesboro, N. C.