Newspapers / The Roanoke Beacon and … / Feb. 19, 1942, edition 1 / Page 2
Part of The Roanoke Beacon and Washington County News (Plymouth, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
THE Roanoke Beacon Washington County News PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY In Plymouth, Washington County. North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon is Wash ington County's only newspaper, j It was established in 1889, consoli dated with the Washington County News in 1929 and with The Sun | in 1937. Subscription Rates Payable in Advance) One year_$1.50 Six months_ ■r<t> Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Request Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Plymouth. N. C„ under the act of Congress of March 3. 1879. February 19, 1942 **.411 that glitters is not gold" —Shakespeare FEBRUARY ol9—Supreme court upholis L Oregon’s Initiative, Ref erendum law, 1912. 20—Sr.ew falls 23 feet deep, 17i7. in New England. 21—Battle of Verdun, 1916. 22— Washington's birthday; 1 first Thanksgiving Idas » sachuseits colony, 1630. 23— Airplane carries mail, f 'Frisco to N. Y„ 33 hours 20 minutes, 1921. 24— Arizona admitted to the Union. 1312. 23—U. S. Steel, billion dollar corporation, organized. 1901. Only One Trend Only one trend really counts in the business and industrial picture now—either behind the scenes or in front of them. That's the trend to unity- -unity of government, industry and labor: of retail business, the services, and the professions ... all pulling together to do the job of pro ducing. of saving, of belt-tightening, that's needed to win the war. As a matter of fact, it’s more than a trend; it's a galvanic action that took place alomst instantaneously after Japan's sneak attack in the Pacific. The im mediate figures on sales and indus trial production have little signifi cance in the light of the ‘‘all-out" production pace that all phases of American life have set for themselves now. It means a raising of the “peaks” and deepening of the “val leys” in the nation's economic map, with a vast speeding-up in the switch over from non-defense to war goods production. —-1 Misplaced Blame “Any control of prices must be ex ercised at the source,” said the Sea-| side, Oregan, Signal recently. “Re tail outlets have no more control over price than the consumer. In all important factors in the cost liv ing, retail competition is such as to insure fair prices so for as retail out lets are concerned.” In some circles, the belief has been held that retailers are largely responsible for the increased prices that have taken place. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The retailer has no influence whatsoever over the wholesale price levels. He must pay tne going price, ana nis operating cost and a small profit to that, and charge the con-timer the total. What retailers can do is to im prove their own operating standards so that retail price increases can be held to the minimum. And thous ands of merchants have been doing that with conspicuous success. They have eliminated unnecessary middle man operations They have pur sued far-sighted buying policies, so as to obtain stock at the most favor able time. They have opposed speculation and profiteering. In many instances they have voluntari ly reduced their own profits. They have helped the consumer choose substitutes for costly or scarce ar ticles, and they have given valuable nutritional advice. In Time of Danger By Ruth Taylor Out of the air shelders of London has come a prayer which each of us should learn. It is a prayer born of the unity of free men, a unity forg ed out of common ideals in the white heat of common danger. “Increase, O God, the spirit of us.” The spirit of neighborliness, the ■unship of those who share in the hope of freedom for all, regardless of class, race, creed or color: the ac ceptance as fellow citizens of all men, asking only allegiance to the credo that all men are created equal in the eyes of God, and entitled to an equal opportunity for life, liber ty and the pursuit of happiness On ly when this spirit of neighborline? is among us can we present a united front to the powers of darkness which seek to engulf us. “That in peril we may up hold one another, in calamity serve one another, and in home lessness. lone’iness or exile, be friend one another." Xot in groups of differing faiths and traditions, but as individuals, one with the other, holding out the hand of friendship, to uphold, to serve to befriend in all the trials and tribulations that may come upon us, in the davs ahead. "Grant us brave and enduring I hearts that we may strengthen j one anotheps” - Brave to the danger, resolved to stand firm, unshaken by the insid- J ious propagandas of hate and pre iududice that seek to divide us into groups suspicious of each other, "Till the discipline and testing of these days be ended, and Thou give again peace in our time;” Through all the hours of trial snd trouble untill peace comes again to a new world — a world in which the spirit of friendliness reigns among the nations and the law is love — and love, the fulfilling of the law. •‘Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.” In the name of Him who said, "This is my commendment, That ye loved one another, as I have lov ed you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” -<8> The Voice of History Christian Science Monitor. Now that it is plain tihat this was America's war from the start now that Japan has shown exactly what she meant when she signed up with Berlin, the shrill cries of iso lationism have quited down to a mere muttering. Yet the muttering BUY A SHARE IN AMERICA] FC^DEFLNSE BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS f BONDS AND STAMPS 's«aaj I'U. Take my change im DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMP?. PLEASE •V'jg can be heard, and its effect is to spread regret and confusion about the American policy of aiding those nations which have now become the United States' indispensable allies. The main thought expressed by the mutterers is that if the United States had not sent planes and mu nitions to other countries—notably Britain — Americans might have re ,'ources to strike decisively against Japan. What would have been the re sult had the United States withheld its supplies from Britain after the fall of France? Or front Russia in its hour of trial? We cannot cer tainly say. Britain might have held out anyway. Russia might finally have turned back the tide. Or Bri tain might have fallen, in which case Russia might have received the joint attentions of Japan and Ger many. or might have been spared them while these two aggressors em barked on a two-ocean attack against the unbefriended United States. That was a risk that the United States Government through Ameri cans should not take. The correc tions of the Government's position was emphasized when Japan attack ed Pearl Harbor even while the Xazis were still short of victory. This showed only too well what Ja pan would have done had the Xazis already broken democratic resis tance in its last great European stronghold, the British Isles. The mutterings may persist, but this is the clear voice of history. -$ We Shall Finish It Wew York Sun What we are saying to ourselves today is that it makes little difference to us what particular persons are responsible for starting this war; that it is we who, pleading the justice of our cause in the tribunal of Al mighty God, means to finish it. We shall finish it to the end that never again shall the foul hands of totali tarianism and militarism be lifted against us, our children or our child ren’s children. Today we know but one duty—to stand together as Am ericans under the leadership of the President and Congress of the United States. The day for decision is here; the day of dissension is past. Attention, FARMERS! The Government Asks for Canned Tomatoes This Year And in Order To Meet This Request From Our Government, the Welaka Fish and Produce Co. Is Enlarging and Improving Its Cannery at Mackeys We will be able to can and green wrap a crop of 300 acres. We will GUARANTEE 20c for ripes and will increase this price if the market is high. The price for green tomatoes will depend on the market, which is expected to open higher than the 45c of last year. We will be fully equipped to handle a 300-acre crop, and urge farmers to get their seeds now. SEED MAY BE BOUGHT AT DAVENPORT HARDWARE CO., PLYM OUTH, OR at SWAIN & DAVENPORT’S, IN MACKEYS Seed Can Be Bought, If Necessary, on Credit and Payment Deducted When the Tomatoes Are Sold THE WELAKA FISH and PRODUCE COMPAVY has been operating its herring roe cannery at Mackeys for the past two years and now wishes to sjrve the farmers as well as the local fishermen. Rambling ...About By THE RAMBLER Remember— Remember Pearl Harber! That was a cry when this nation was plunged into war. It was the cry of hundreds of mothers of Amer ica who lost their sons in that sneak attack by the dastradly cowards of Japan. It was the cry of the armed forces which lost heavily in men and equipement. It was the cry when the president ofthe United States called for an ar my of Millions of men to wage war for their homeland. It was the cry when the selective service boards reached into homes of millions of mothers and fathers and took their young sons to make of them fight ing men. and their daughters to nurse them. It was the cry that started ration ing of automobile tires, suger and other commodities with more of the necessities of life to be rationed. It was the cry when men and women stood in their homes that they had worked hard to make and that might be taken from them in the cruelties of war or its aftermath. It was the cry that sent young men by the thousands to the recruiting officies of the navy, marines and coast guard to enlist. It was the cry that sent the cream of young men to Iceland, Ireland and other countries to fight a foe that wages war not only on the military but on the defenseless women and children as well in their raids on non-military cities. It was the cry that took millions of dollars from the banks, business and commerce to be converted into govement defense bonds and stamps that is causing a hardship on thous ands of American citizens. It was the cry that paved the way for industry to wreck the automo bile industry and bids fair to cur tail many other lines of business as the government turns over business labor and machines to the job of making war materials. It was the cry that caused millions to enlist in defense at home. It has caused blackouts in scores of cities and every one must do their bit to protect the territories and proper WATTS WILLIAMSTON Thur.-Fri. Feb. 19-20 RODDY McDOWELL and WALTER PIDGEON In “HOW GREEN Was MY VALLEY” Sat.. Feb. 21 1 to 11 P. M. Tex Ritter, Bill Elliott In “Bullets for Bandits” Sun., Feb. 22 3 & 9 P. M. CAROLE LANDIS and CESAR ROMERO in ‘A GENTLEMAN AT HEART’ Mon.-Tues. Feb. 23-24 ROBERT TAYLOR and LANA TURNER in “JOHNNY EAGER” Wed., Feb. 25 Mat. 3:30 LLOYD NOLAN and HELENE REYNOLDS in “BLUE, WHITE and PERFECT” Thur.-Fri. Feb. 26-27 MELVYN DOUGLAS GRETA GARBO in ‘Two-Faced Woman' Marco - Williamston Fri.-Sat. Feb. 20-21 WILLIAM GARGAN and MARGARET LINDSAY In “Close Call for Ellery Queen Also BILL. HENRY and SHEILA RYAN in “Pardon My Stripes or the United States as well as their own homes. Yes, Remember Pearl Harbor! Remember Pearl Harbor when the Japanese begin to cry for peace. Remember Pearl Harbor when the Germans are being slaughtered by a democracy that will hurl them back ward to their Fatherland and will take a heavy toll for the sacrifices that they have forced on other people. Remember Pearl Harbor when Mussolini wants to stop fight ing and hangs his head in shame. Remember Pearl Harbor when the men of all nations meet around a table to complete plans for a lasting peace. Remember Pearl Harbor and the blood, the sweet and the tears that a democracy unprepared for war had forced upon them by three bullies who hungered and thristed after the property, strength and re sources of others. Remember Pearl Harbor when the sword of the enemy has been taken from him. Remember Pearl Har bor when the militant powers of a hungry Europe cry out loud for food. Remember the blood that was spilled at Pearl Harbor. Remember ships and planes that was destroy ed at Pearl Harbor. Remember the disgrace heaped upon a general and an admiral because they were not ready when they like congress and the American people fell for the fake visit of a fellow named Kurusu from Japan. Yes, when the battle is fought and the victory is won. Remember Pearl Harbor. And make the enemy pay and pay and pay for their deeds. Wickedness should not go unpunish ed even if it were committed at Pearl Harbor. Remember a congress that passes pension bills, that votes and talks and votes and contributes lit tle help to the defense of the coun try. When rising sun of Japan begins to set: when Hitler's legons are back to the wall and clamoring for sym pathy and consideration: when that satellite Mussolini begins to learn that he chose the wrong side, remem ber Pearl Harbor. And for goodness sake don't for get Joseph Stalin. When the final chapter of the Pearl Harbor is written, don't forget the brave Russ ians who fought without much help from the allies. Britain and the United State, forced back the Ger mans and gave the world a hope, that Germany. Italy and Japan can be defeated, and Pearl Harbor Chang ed. Yes. good folks, remember Pearl Harbor. What To Do?— Here are the latest instructions on what to do in an air raid. No body is advised to adhere to these instructions but they are passed on to the clients of the Rambler in an attitude of fun. As soon as the bombs start dropp ing, run like hell. It dosen't mat ter where as long as you run like hell. It is throught best to have your feet shod with track shoes-if the people in front of you are slow, you won't have any trouble getting over them. Take advantage of opportunities afforded when air raid sirens sound the warning of attack. If you are in a bakery, grab some pip, cake or buns; if in a tavern, grab the first filled bottle you can find: if in a movie, grab a blonde. If you find an unexploded bomb, always pick it up and shake it. (May be the firing pin is struck.) If that doesn't work, heave it into a furne ace. (Tire fire department will come later and take care of things.) If an incendiary bomb is found burning in a building, throw gasoline on it. (You can't put it out any way so you might as well have a little fun.) If gasoline is available, throw a bucket of water on it and lie down you're dead. The properties of the bomb free the hydrogen from the water causing rather rapid combus tion. (In fact, it will explode with a helluva crash.) Always get excited and yell bloody murder. It will add to the fun and confusion, and scare hell out of the kids. Drink heavily, eat onions, limbur ger cheese and such, before entering a crowed air raid stelder. (It will make you very unpopular with the people within your Immediate vici nity, eliminating an unnecessary dis comfort that would be more preva lent, if people crowed too closely.) If you should be the victim of a direct bomb hit, don't "o to pelves (Lie still and you won't be noticed.* Don't Sell Me— Don't sell me clothes. Sell me neat appearance—style— attrac tiveness. Don't sell me shoes. Sell me foot comfort and the pleasure of walking in the open air. Don't sell me candy. Sell me hap piness and the pleasure of taste. Don't sell me furnitue. Sell me a home that has confort, cleanliness and contenment. Don't sell me books. Sell me pleas ant hours and profits of knowledge. Don't sell me insurances. Sell me a picture of it at work— protection for what I have. Don't sell me things. Sell me ideals — feelings — selfrespect — home life — happiness — security. LESS NICOTINE IN THE SMOKE CLICKS WITH /ME. AND THAT CAMEL FLAVOR IS REALLy SWELL ' THAT'S , IVHy CAMELS > ARE FIRST WITH THt MEN IN THE THE SMOKE OF SLOWER-BURNING CAMELS CONTAINS 28* LESS NICOTINE than the average of the 4 other largest-selling cigarettes tested — less than any of them — accord ing to independent scientific tests of the smoke itself! U CAMEL THE CIGARETTE OP COSTLIER TOBACCO! MADAM MAY GET A TRUE HISTORY OF YOUR LIFE READ BY THE PALMIST. Don't Fail To See This Woman. Come Now—Later May Be Too Late. This gifted woman will read your past, present and future, and tell of your disposi tion by science of Palmistry. Her work speaks for itself. If you have been crossed in love, if interferers have brok en your dearest and tenderest tie in every affair, it is wise to consult a Palmist, who gives you reliable and important advice on business changes, mortgages, journeys, love, courtship, marriage, divorce—tells if you will marry the one you love. Come at your earliest convenience. Reading confidential —satisfaction guaranteed. You have seen the rest—now see the BEST. READING FOR WHITE AND COLORED. LOOK FOR THE SIGN < Located in Tent at WILLOW TAVERN 1-2 Mile out of City Limits of Windsor on Edenton Highway Route No. 17 -WINDSOR, N. C. A new Palmist, never here before, not to be classified with Gipsies SCHEDULE Of Hours in Effect at Stores in Plymouth The storese of'Plymouth are anxious io co operate to the fullest extent by using daylight hours to conserve electric current. Also the new schedule adopted by the merchants reduces the hours of their employees by sev eral hours every week. All stores, except groceries, will open mornings at 9 a. m. and close at 6 p. m. The grocery stores will open at 8 a. m. and close at 6 p. m. On Fridays, ail stores will open at 8 a. m. and close at 6 p. m. On Saturdays, all stores will open at 9 a. m. and close at 10 p. m., except the groceries, which open at 8 a. m. and close at 10 p. m. PLYMOUTH Merchants Association
The Roanoke Beacon and Washington County News (Plymouth, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Feb. 19, 1942, edition 1
2
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75