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NOT WANTED: A PEACEMAKER
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In the present European conflict we hear
quite a deal about getting a peacemaker to help
settle the differences. Our opinion is that
neither side wants a peacemaker. If Germany
can get Mussolini to act as arbitrator, good; if
England and France can get America, good.
Otherwise, neither side wants a peacemaker, if
he is to decide on the merits of the case. The
best thing Mr. Roosevelt can do is to stay out
till such time as all powers concerned will be
ready to settle their troubles on a basis of jus
tice.
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OUR PRISON POPULATION
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Nearly 10,000 citizens of North Carolina
live in its prisons. During the month of Sep
tember almost 2,000 more were incarcerated.
Such a condition is not only deplorable but it is
alarming. With our churches, schools, social
service and various other institutions for the
betterment of mankind, it seems that people
are growing worse instead of better.
We wonder if not only North Carolina, but
*«■ other states in the Union would give each
prisoner who has as much as three years yet to
serve his choice between finishing his sentence
or enlisting in a European army, what would
happen. That would solve one of our problems
and, perhaps, help on the other side to settle
something.
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A MAN FOR A CIGARETTE
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Willie Richardson, a young Rocky Mount
Negro, will give his life for an empty pocket
book and a package of cigarettes. So said the
lower courts, and only yesterday the Supreme
Court reaffirmed the decision. The crime it
self was not even a felony, since the articles
were probably worth less than SI.OO.
A man’s home may be a sacred thing;
should be; but we do not believe it is so sacred
that a man’s life may be the price of entering it.
But it is law. For years this law has been on
the statute books of our state. In an enlighten
ed and highly civilized country like ours, we
feel that it is a survival of the worst of ancient
laws and should be speedily repealed. Punish
ment should be for actual crime, and not based
on fiction. Not only do we believe the next
General Assembly should repeal this law, but
also that of capital punishment on any grounds.
SEEN and HEARD
WHY THE DIFFERENCE?
While talking with a farmer
in the bank Tuesday morning he
said he was just come from
Rocky Mount where he had sold a
barn of tobacco. He showed me
his sales slip. The prices he re
ceived ran as follows: 3,8, 12 3-4,
18 and 20 cents per pound. It
struck me as being a rather low
price for even average good tobac
co. Then a little later a friend
came in the office* and wanted to
know if we ever'-'advertised the
prices paid for tobacco. Then he
pulled his sales slip from his
pocket and passed it over to me.
I read: 20, 25 and 27 cents per
pound for a total of 1350 pounds
with a gross price of $320.10.
This struck me as being a pretty
good price for the week. And I
am wondering after all, should our
farmers sell their tobacco at home,
if they would not get ju3t as much
as they do by carrying it fifty
miles away to a bigger market.
NO COURT
One day this week the phone
rang in our office and some one
asked whether “Mr. Eugene
I’riVETTE” was in. On being
told he was not here, the next
question was. "When * will he be
there?” It seemed hard to con
vince the interrogator of our ig-
Punishment lasts only so long as there is con
sciousness; after that the death penalty means
nothing to the dead.
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TOWN AFFAIRS
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We realize that the public affairs of Zebu
lon are its own private business so far as those
who live outside the corporate limits are con
cerned. Yet, being indirectly affected now, and
a little later directly so, we feel justified in
calling the attention of the people to some
things that will probably be emphasized differ
ently when the town grows bigger, if not better.
In the article this week from our contribu
tor “Doc”, he calls attention to the law as it re
lates to the public and especially to those in of
fice. There are a number of things that will
certainly be brought to the attention of the citi
zens of this community when the town’s limits
are extended if remarks made to us are carried
out. Among these are the following:
1. An audit will be made according to law
each year.
2. The S3OO given to the ball team last
year will be repaid to the town by those respon
sible for the contribution.
3. No official shall illegally hold two of- 1
fices in the town’s government as is now I
claimed. i
4. Those citizens now living in town who I
have for years been without water or sewerage
shall have the same advantages and convenienc
es as other citizens do.
5. Those forced in will demand every bene
fit now received by those inside.
These demands, it appears to us, are all
just and reasonable. It is certain that the
present feeling in the matter and the after
math of the election will require the authorities
to show no partiality and zealously carry out
the town ordinances.
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RALEIGH’S TROUBLES
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Sometime ago Raleigh had a red-hot election
and voted in a new government which made vari
ous and sundry promises of economy and ef
ficiency. Knowing something of the charactar
of the former officials and having heard a great
deal about their successors, we are not surprised
that the government is not to the liking of many
citizens. A promise of curtailment of expendi
tures has been fulfilled (?) with a budget that
shows some $28,000 increase. And criticism of
the kindness of the city court to the transgres
sor is growing from session to session.
We have heard that there is no use locking
the stable door after the horse is stolen. So it
is too late now for Raleigh to protest against
what its present officials are doing. It will have
to “take its medicine” and wait the next city
election to correct present evils of administra
tion unless the officials get so bad that im
peachment proceedings be instituted. We hope
sometime, all of us may learn that the time to
provide for good government is before the elec
tion. In a democracy that is the one time when
these matters may be settled. The only other
way is the Hitler way and few of us want that.
The character of the men elected determines the
type of government they will give us.
THE ZEBULON RECORD
norance as to Eugene’s where
abouts. Finally we tried again to
make her understand that this is
a newspaer office. ‘‘lsn’t it the
Zebulon Record office,” was asked,
and we admitted that. “Well, then,
don’t you hold Recorder’s Court
there?” But we don’t, and no one
else does.
BEAUTY AID
A very small boy looked with
extreme distaste at a box of fish
for sale in a market, and remark
ed: “There’s nothing helps the
looks of a dead fish like cooking
it.”
Especially, if the head is cut off.
Mrs. M. A. Bunn has returned
from Mary-Elizabeth Hospital and
is now in Zebulon in the home of
her son, Ralph Bunn. Her condi
tion is thought to be considerably
better.
EUNIS KANNAN HURT
Between five and six o’clock
Thursday morning, Eunis Kannan,
of Wendell and Zebulon, was hurt
in an automobile wreck. Kannan,
who owns cases in both towns,
was proceeding along the high
way west of Zebulon and had
reached what is known as “the
big rock” when it is thought he
dropped asleep. His car ran into
a ditch and was completely de
molished. He himself was knock
ed unconscious, but it is thought
was not otherwise injured. His
Negro cook was not hurt and was
able to be about his work during
the day.
TEXACO SERVICE STATION
CLAUDE ARNOLD, Owner
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COURTEOUS SERVICE
Zebulon N. C.
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DR. CHAS. E. FLOWERS
Physician and Surgeon
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IRBY D. GILL
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Phone 2281
Zebulon, North Carolina
Dr. J. F. Coltrane
Dentist
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Office Hrs. 9-12:30—1:30-5
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Dr. L. M. Massey
Dentist
Phone 2921
Hours 9a.m.tos p. m.
Office in Zebulon Drug Bldg.
APEX, N. c.
Office days every Saturday and
Monday
Hours for eye examination:
Saturday—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday—9 a.m. to Noon.
Other daya by appointment only
Write or phone No. 10
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WELDS O. K.
EXPERT WELDING
General Repair Work
Horse-Shoeing
Wendell N. G
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1939
NEW FEDERAL PARK
Fort Raleigh with 17 acres of
land surrounding it has become on
Roanoke Island a federal park.
Provision has been made for con
tinued performance of “The Lost
Colony,” historical pageant that
has attracted thousands to the is
land dqring the last three years.
HOG CHOLERA
It costs only a few cents to
vaccinate with REA’S BET
TER SERUM & VIRUS.
REA’S SERUM has the U.
S. seal and O. K. Always
fresh at our store.
ZEBUI ON DRUG CO.
Zebulon, N. C.
PRIVETTE’S CAFE
The new case. Full meals, all
kinds of sandwiches and cold
drinks will be sold. Give us
a trial and go away
satisfied.
BARBECUE FOR SALE
PLUMBING AND
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
BILL STRICKLAND
Anywhere Any Time
J. M. Chevrolet Co.
Chevrolets Oldsmobiles
New and Used Cars
Factory Trained Mechanics
J. A. KEMP & SON
Groceries Dry Goods
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Phone 2171
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Little River Ice Co.
Quality and Service
Phone 2871
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Carolina Power and
Light Company
NOW —Electricity is Cheap
Phone 2511
JOHNSON BROS.
JEWELERS
Watch Makers Jewelry
Zebulon, N. C.
Everything
To Build
Anything
Massey Lumber Co.
Zebulon, N. C.