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*=■--. j.. The Alleghany News - AND STAR-TIMES The NEWS established February 16, 194#— The TIMES, 1925 and The STAS, 1889. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY At Sparta, N. C. THURSDAY, FEB. 21, 1946 ED M. ANDERSON_Publisher MRS. ED M. ANDERSON_Associate Miss EMORYETTA REEVES Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES PER TEAR (a County, $1.50- Outside County, $2.00 The News Is glad to pubish letters, not too long, on matters of general interest. But inch communications must be accompanied by the real nhme of the writer, even when they are to be published under a nom de plume. :__ Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Sparta, North Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879. “If the choice were left to me whether to have a free press or a free government, I would choose a free press.”—Thomas Jeffer Benefits Of AAA The AAA program for this year offers Alleghany farmers $48,788.00 for im proved farm practices. And these prac tices are varied enough to suit all types of farms and farmers. But in order to earn his share in this allotment a farmer must make his plans with his committee men before March 15. w Included in the practices approved for the county by the committee and other agricultural leaders are the following: Liming, use of phosphate, potash, winter cover crops, small grains, permanent pas tures, pasture improvement, contour strip cropping, tsericea and forest planting. These are practices that farmers should be interested in at any time and of course be particularly interested in at this time since, when approved, they will entitle them to their share of the AAA allotment. The names of the county committeemen as well as those of the various communi ties are published elsewhere in this paper today. Farmers who have not yet made their plans with their committeemen are urged to do so at once. Let’s improve our farms through better farming practices and take advantage of the 1946 AAA program. nOo Securing New Industries We are happy that much interest is be ing shown in securing new industries for this section. We have many natural re sources of which we can be justly proud, but we believe that most public spirited citizens who want to see this section grow and develop realize the importance of ad ditional payrolls supplied by industry. Through the efforts of an enterprising group of citizens some industries are at least being influenced to look the field over. It must be remembered that while many industries have expansion programs un # derway that they will locate where the advantages weigh most heavily in their favor. In many cases it will pay a town or county to offer special advantages to the right type of industry, for in the end they will be doubly repayed. There are some industries that will literally ask for the “world with a fence around it” and in that case, there would be little advantage to having them in the long run. But it must be remembered too, that if there is a possi bility of securing^' worthwhile industry, it will be well td> offer some inducement to them; for there are always places else where that will. --2^0°-: The Bibl^^nd Progress Few people toffity !have any conception Of the important ^wrt the Bible teachings played in the bigness progress of the United States or jflje .creation of our gov ernment. America was founded on man’s consciousness of ”t?od, man’s daily labor powerful government. People are losing sight of the fact that America was not built on this basis, but was built upon a Constitution that embodies the teachings of the Bible. It is high time that we came to our senses and, instead of aping foreign gov ernments that criticize our country but turn to it for men and money to settle their everlasting quarrels and poverty, renewed our respect for the spirit that breathes be hind our own Constitution, based on ideals which have given us liberty and blessings beyond, those enjoyed by ail other peoples. And don’t let any foreign or domestic politician try to tell you he has a system under which government will do for the individual what the individual cannot do for himself if he keeps government his servant rather than his master. -0O0 International Bad Manners The American public has had trouble following the accounts of the UNO meeting with full comprehension. However, one thing stands out—there is some angry name calling going on at this meeting on the other side of the ocean. Some of the language of the representa tives has been strong—“I give the lie to that accusation” has resounded through the meeting hall. Problems such as those of Iran, Greece and Indonesia could hardly fail to excite temper when thrown open for discussion. But the most important point is—they are being discussed openly instead of being whispered about darkly behind closed doors, which is a healthy sign. The peoples of the world can still be optimistic about the UNO—even while frowning at the display of bad manners in some quarters. But while being opti mistic, some will continue to keep their fingers crossed. -0O0 ‘Tax’ For Wage Increases Higher prices appear to be the formula for settling strikes. If manufacturers are permitted to get more for their goods, they will naturally be in a position to pay higher wages. Per haps it is the only way out. But what such a settlement means is this: the wage increases which labor has demanded are going to be paid by the peo ple. When you pay more for a new car than the price named in the original ceil ing, you will be paying that extra amount in order to help meet the wage increases demanded by the automobile workers. All along the line, no matter what you buy, a “tax” will be added for wage increases. The people who will suffer most from this limited inflation will be those who didn’t strike, who don’t belong to unions, and who will have to pay higher prices without getting any increases in income. ■0O0 Youth Plays Safety First Safety first is becoming the watchword of Rural America. Dangers long over looked on farms afid in homes are now being eliminated. Carelessness in per forming farm tasks is being displaced by constant watchfulness. Much of the credit for this encouraging development is given by safety authorities to 4-H Club boys and girls. These rural youth are inspiring their own and neigh boring farm families to be safety conscious through surveys in which the 4-H’ers check houses, barns and yards for hazards that might cause accidents, or start fires. The youngsters also practice and preach safety in driving, walkirlg on highways, and handlihg farm machinery and livestock. Many of the youthful vigilantes are par ticipating in the 1946 National 4-H Farm Safety program. Their records of safety work will first be considered for county medals of honor. Eight state champions will be selected from the county winners to receive a $25 U. S. Savings Bond each. A special plaque also provided by General Motors will be presented to the county having the best 4-H safety record in 1946. Three state champions from each of the four extension sections ahd four at large will be given trips to the 1946 National 4^H Club Congress in Chicago. Twelve of the .latter, will be ngmed natiMi^ winners and ea?h awarded.* $200 college scholarship. * v This is a program worthy of the sup port of all 4-H boys and girls. We hope CPL. ROY L. SMITH GIVEN DISCHARGE (Continued from Page 1) Bronze Star Medal reads as fol lows: “For meritorious service » ir connection with operation: against the enemy while serving on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands from 21 February to 24 March 1945. During the entire opera tion, Private First Class Smith served with unusual coolness and bravery, and his steadiness inspired the men under him and with him. On 24 February, 1945, when his squa<V leader tand» fire group leaders were wounded in a furious attack achoss the Moto yama Airfield No. 2, Private First Class Smith unhesitatingly assumed the responsibilities of leadership. With relentless fighting spirit and outstanding leadership in duties beyond his rank, he contributed materially to the success of the attack. Pri vate First Class Smith’s courage and initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.” G. B. ERSKINE, Major General, U. S. Marine Corps Commanding. Dated: 8 June 1945. SERVICES ANNOUNCED Rev. Fred Blevins, of Wilkes boro, will preach at Liberty Bap tist church on Saturday night, and on Sunday morning at 11 o’ clock, it was announced this week. The public is cordially invited to attend the service and hear the Rev. Mr. Blevins. Oil on Troubled Waters? WASHINGTON, D. C.—For the first time in years, the house of representatives has passed, by a large vote, a bill which was ve hemently opposed by organized labor. This action is expected to serve as a warning to union lead ers that their strike actions in the past few months have stirred up public resentment and that they will lose out in the long run un less they show more considera tion for the public. Whether the Case bill, which provides drastic curbs on organ ized labor, will ever see light of day in the senate is very ques tionable. If left up to the senate labor committee, which has al most a unanimous pro-labor membership, there is little chance that it will ever be brought to the floor. But it is quite prob able that the measure will be brought out by some other com mittee, as it was in the house, and may then be voted upon. The Case bill, however, is not expected to be of much use in settling present labor-manage ment controversies which are seriously delaying reconversion. These will be settled, it seems certain now, by the government agreeing to permit price rises on practically everything. When assured of being able to charge higher prices which partly cov er wage increases, lfianagement will then probably agree to boost wages to a point satisfactory to labor. Office of Price Administration officials, who have been battling to hold prices in line, see this move as a higher inflationary one, but some of them agree that it is better to permit limited inflation than to have production delayed indefinitely. • * * President Truman’s sudden “tighten your belt” order, and his anouncement that rationing may come back in order to aid the critical food situation in Eu rope, came as a big surprise, ev en to the leaders of the food industry. Whether we will have to get out our ration books again is still un certain. According to the Presi dent it will depend on how far we go voluntarily. There will continue to be plenty to eat in our country, since we will only be called upon to swrifi'**> * «»*» paratively small our products products, particularly ’ wheat. And a large proportion of the wheat we will be asked to sacri fice will be made available by re ducing the amount used for al coholic beverages. ^ Few Americans arlll object to this small sacrifice when they are aware of the plight of peo ple in' the rest of the world, but it is to be hoped that, from now OH, our government will keep us fcnmi announced Nay Joines informed about these conditions. Not long ago the department of agriculture informed us that we could, in 1946, export 300 million pounds of meat and still expect 14 pounds per capita more than we had in 1943. Evidently the' estimate was very faulty or else the true facts were being held back from the American people. -Behind Your Bonds Lies the Might of America WHEAT IN OREGON Oregon’s principal crop, wheat, totals 20,424,000 bushels a year worth $18,263,000. Oats, barley, com and rye are grown in substantial quantities. Its apples, pears and cherries are major economic items. Vegetables thrive there. Oregon produces almost 8 million bushels of potatoes and 660,000 sticks of onions yearly. All that rolls up add ed wealth for the Nation behind your Bonds. u. S. Treasury Department -Behindr Your Bonds Lies the Might of America * • n PLANS MADE FOR RED CROSS DRIVE (Continued from Page 1) to raise the $625.00. In noting the urgent need of the Red Cross today despite the war’s end, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, chief of staff of the U. S. Army said,“The Red Cross contributed mightily to the sue cessful prosecution of the war. With the peace its services are .even more urgently needed to assist in maintaining the highest morale among American troops. Until every American in uniform overseas is home again the Red Cross will be called upon to play a major role in contributing to his comfort and well-being.” American Heroes _by JULIAN OLLENPOPFF..... - WHEN the tanker Virginia was struck by enemy tor pedoes and exploded, Mike Kuzma, seaman, suffered severe burns in the blazing gasoline. He ignored his hurts, however, when he saw two shipmates worse off. He succeeded in towing both men out of the flaming area and supporting them until pic! 'J up by a rescue crew. Kuzma was awarded a Merchant Marine Disi'ngu'shed Se-vice Medal. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in War Bonds must be sold to replace that tanker and the fuel. U. A. Treasury Department -—---rt Sidelights of Business JOHN HANCOCK HAP A BIS SIGNATURE, ANP HE ALSO HAD A COMMODIOUS PESK,(«oht;, A TYPE POPULAR IN i COLONIAL YEARS, I ACCORDING TO THE WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE INSTITUTE. EASY ON THE DRAW... WOOP PESK MAKERS HAVE MAPE IMPROVE* MENTSSO THAT PESK PRAWERS MOVE IN OR OUT WITH A FUCK OF THE PINQER.
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