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THE Roanoke Beacon and Washington County News PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY In Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon Is Wash ington County’s only newspaper, 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. .75 Advertising Rates Fumi Jbcd Upon Request Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Plymouth. N. C„ under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. October 15. 1942 yiP, THERfe 6oti rv6 ROOT OF ^ , All EV/IL Eiil perpetually tends to disappear ” — Herbert Spencer OCTOBER 15—Georgian calendar in troduced, 1582. ' 18— Napoleon reached St Helena. 1815. i '17—Burma Road re-opentdL 1940 U. S. ports closed to war* ^ ring submarines, 1939. 19—Cornwallis surrenders to 3 Washington. 1781. 0—Spam cedes Florida to U S. 1820. 21—’J. S. troops enter French trenches tor first time. Discouraging Speedsters It is reported that in North Caro lisa the penalty being imposed for driving in excess of 35 miles an hour is a fine of S10. for the first offense, a fine of $25 for the second offense and appropriation of the car for the government if a third like offense is committed. The 25-mile an hour limit on driv ing is being generally observed, it is said, throughout North Carolina and presumably in other states, too, for the authorities everywhere are get ting very stern. It has become a matter of drive slowly or you will have to walk. -- Busy Harvest Time In North Carolina Because the victory program needs peanuts for oil, the North Carolina peanut acreage was increased this year to 310,000 acres, about 35 per cent over last year. On this acre age a bumper crop is being produced so that the federal statistician in the State Department of Agriculture es timates the North Carolina farmers will harvest this year approximately .168,900,000 pounds of peanuts. At one time dry weather threatened to cut the crop short, then came abun dant rains with corresponding heavy itain in the production of goobers. Forecast by the statistician is a yield of about 1190 pounds to the acre. And the price the farmers will receive for them is high in compari son wdth other years. There is dif ficulty in harvesting them because of the scarcity of farm labor, but in many instances draft deferment has been given after the harvest and longer hours of labor for a brief period will bring the crop in. Peanuts grow well in North Caro lina. So does tobacco and the cot ton yield is reported good this year. More potatoes per acre may be pro duced in North Carolina than in most other states and the quality is fine. All are bringing exceptionally good prices. Cabbages grow well in North Ca rolina lowlands, but so far have been produced chiefly for local consump tion. Xear Mt. Airy, in Surry County, a plant for dehydration of cabbage, said to be the only one in the south, has contracted to sell all its product to the government and is offering $20 per ton for green cab bage delivered there. Authorities agree that ten tons of cabbage per acrels a good average crop in North Carolina, so cabbages should yield a good profit, but the difficulty in transportation during wartime deters farmers at a distance from raising cabbage for the dehydration plant. All in all. the North Carolina farm er has reason to be thankful this year for his many mercies and for an opportunity to prepare for the future, for less successful harvest years, by buying War Bonds, buying I them in sufficient quantity to pre vent inflation and to provide security for him in years ahead. “J immy” He's just twelve years old. He's made up of the following ingredients: noise, energy, imagination, curiosity and hunger. He's “the cute little fellow down the street", that "spoiled imp next door,” or “my son,” , . . depending on who you are. He's something to be kept, fed, clothed, healthy, happy, and out of trouble. But . . . He’s something else, too— He’s tomorrow. He's the future we're fighting for. He's part of the world's most im portant generation. Our generation must win the war and the peace. His generation must keep the peace. Anyone who influences his life is also a mighty important person. Perhaps you cannot give of your JINGLET by Al Posen EYES ,,BUY US WAR BONDS BUYS l i PRIZE wise V, f, Trmmtry DtvmtmmU —CourUty CHICAGO THIBUNE SYNDICATE personal leadership in the guidance of this boy, but you can contribute toward influencing him by whole heartedly supporting the Boy Scout movement in its annual campaign for funds. His generation will determine whether it was worth doing. He's one of the most important people in history. So . . . -i Happy Smiling Faces Have Winning Ways Once upon a time there was a pas tor who ruled his deacons so they were glad to accede to his wishes. He insisted that the men who passed the plates in which the congregation placed their contribution must be happy appearing, smiling men. The deacons more readily agreed when a few trials proved the pastor was right when he declared the contributions would be larger if smiling men pass ed the plates than when passed by austere, stern appearing men. Strange as it may seem, the con gregation always enjoyed that period when the collection plates were be ing passed. It gave them a happy feeling to see the happy plate pass ers and it certainly loosened their purse strings. The minister probably contributed much to the prosperity of that church, both by his eloquence and his infectious happiness, but he *When FAT iG U E causes HEADACHE w nax couiu oe mureuBucw ing than headache added to f atigue? Why endure It? Take Capudine. It relieves pain so quickly, comforts pain wracked nerves so gently, you’ll be delighted. Use only as directed. 10c, Sue, 60c. CAPUDINE • Open the door as seldom as possible and avoid keep ing it open any longer than necessary. • Steaming hot foods should not be placed in the re frigerator and all foods placed in proper storage zones. • Ice cubes can be frozen more quickly if tray bot tom or freezing surface is wet when tray is placed in freezing compartment. • l)o not use knife or sharp instrument to pry or force trays free from the freez ing surface, nor frost from compartment. • Clean your refrigerator frequently inside and out according to maker’s in structions; defrost when frost exceeds % inch. • Be sare there ia space at back, top, and sides of re frigerator to permit free circulation of ih. I Check the fit of the door for air leakage. Keep the hinges and rubber gasket adjusted and in good re pair. • Fins of coils on fan-coolcd fin type condensers should be cleaned with stiff brush or hand Tacniim at least once a year. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY was aided, too, by the smiling faces of those who passed along the aisles collecting the contributions. So it is through life the happy face wins friends. The smile must come from within, it cannot be forced. The morose man may wear a smile, but it is not a winning smile. And why be morose? The world is fdled wdth so many things that make for happiness, real happiness. Why not enjoy them? Artificial happiness has short shift, but real happiness that comes from within and brings wanning smiles to the face is long enduring. religious Newsj and Views By Rev. W. B. Daniels, Jr. For Service Men— Many of us are casting about in our minds in an effort to find suit able cnristmas guts for our friends and relatives in the armed forces. We want to give some thing that is mean ingful and usable. May I suggest a small book of daily readings, entitled, “On Guard." which was written by Jo I— 'seph R. Sizee, pub lished by MacMil lan. New York, price SI. Dr. Sizee, a Presbyterian minister, saw service in the last war. and his book is a selection of practical, down-to-earth readings particularly designed for service men. An example of how the author thinks and writes is given in one of the daily readings, entitled “God’s Day Ends in Dawn": “It is high time that we recover the assurance of re ligion that night never speaks the last word and that dawn is irresist ible. In the economy of God. noth ing is ever settled until it is settled right. The golden rivers of truth, freedom and justice will yet make their way to the sea. Issues in which God has a stake can never be ulti mately defeated. If the whole world resorted to dictatorship, that would be no proof of the permanence of the system. Men may take refuge from storms in dark caves, but it does not follow that they will con tinue to live in them.” To those beseiged with doubts and uncertainties, the author gives this striking message of comfort: “God is not a stranger to the earth. There are no unoccupied areas. There is no forgotten isle. Every field has the breath of His power upon it. Every hill has the stars of His care shining over it. Every sea feels the pulse beat of His presence. Every mountain is aflame with God. Ev ery valley is touched by His omnipo tent love. God is at home in this world. It is not a question of geogra phy, but of need. God is without frontiers. Atheism says, “God is no where." The believers say, “God is now here." Thought for the Evening— “Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense; and let the lift ing up of my hands be an evening sacrifice.” .-!*> Physical Condition Of Scouts Praised Commenting on the numbers of American young men with the will to serve their nation who were re jected as physically unfit for mili tary service, Surgeon General Tho mas Parran, of the U. S. Public Health Service, praised the physical condition aspect of the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. “An American has been defined as a man who knows which way to take to reach tomorrow,” says Dr. Parran. “Scouts,” he continued 'are trail blazers. They can be depended upon to blaze a trail from enthusias tic youth to steadfast maturity. Work experience and physical conditioning through directed activities help the maturing scout to take his place in a man's world. “X regret that more oi our young men coming up for examination for the military services have not had training similar to scouting. Per haps there would not have been so many men—of will to serve—return ed to their communities unfit for military service and for war time res ponsibilities in civilian life. Boy Scouts who have been allied with groups of their fellows, building for character, citizenship and health are fit. Strength is there, and moral timber. Young men, so disciplined, are the best of tomorrow’s America— on the march.” FROZEN Overalls, overal jackets, dungarees, work shirts, pants, breeches, and one-piece work suits made of cotton fabrics ran be sold at no higher prices now than those prevailing last March. -- LINTERS The country's total supply of cot ton linters, highly important in manufacture of explosives, has been directed to go to the Government for war purposes. u. S. CITIZENS' SERVICE CORPS ASK YOl DEFENSE R LOCAL COUNCIL DR. C. W. BAILEY Rocky Mount, N. C. Announces the removal of his office from over Rose Drug Store to the new Professional Building 147 North Main Street Practice Limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Office Hours: 9 to 5 Telephone 1171 AN ORDINANCE Authorizing Blackout and Air Raid Protection Orders, Rules & Regulations An Ordinance Authorizing Blackout and Air-Raid Protection Orders, Rules and Regulations; Prescribing Penalties for Violation Thereof; and Declaring an Emergency. Whereas, a state of war exists between the United States of America and Japan, Germany, and Italy, and the defense of the United States is in the hands of the Army and Navy; and Whereas, in modern warfare no city, however distant from the enemy, is free from attack; and Whereas, lights at night time are a definite aid to the enemy in reaching military and other objectives; and Whereas, blackouts, when ordered by the Army or Navy are essential to the preservation of life and property in this city, and it is imperative that the City of Plymouth aid the Army and Navy by all possible cooperation and assistance; and Whereas, failure to extinguish lights when ordered to do so by duly authorized authorities may result in loss of life by residents of the City of Plymouth, as well as the residents of other parts of the Nation, when lights in this city are used as a guide to other objectives; Whereas, failure to comply with orders, rules and regu lations governing evacuations, traffic movements, congregation of persons in streets and other public places will result in con fusion and unnecessary loss of life both during blackouts and during air raids in the daytime: Now, therefore, Be it ordained by the Board of Councilman of the City of Plymouth: Section 1. Authority To Promulgate Necessary Orders, Rules and Regulations for Blackouts and Air Raids. In order to protect life and property in the City of Plymouth from ene my action the Mayor (or authorized local Civil Defense Offic ial) is authorized and directed to carry out blackouts and air raid protection measures in said city at such times and for such periods as are authorized or ordered by the Army or Navy and to promulgate such orders, rules and regulations as may be necessary to insure the success of the blackouts and air-raid protection measures and to protect life and property during said periods. Said orders, rules and regulations shall include traffic movements of emergency or other vehicles, evacuation of residents, congregation of persons on public streets, side walks, in public places or buildings, but this enumeration shall not be taken as a limitation on the power to promulgate or ders, rules, regulations governing any other subject, persons or property which must be regulated in order to insure the propter carrying out of any duly authorized blackout or air raid protection measure. Practice blackouts and air-raid drills may be carried out at such times and for such periods as the Mayor (or authorized local civil defense official) shall in his discretion deem appropriate or necessary, but subject always to the orders and directions of the Army or Navy, and the or ders, rules and regulations authorized herein. Sec. 2. General Orders, Rules and Regulations To Be in Writing. All orders, rules and regulations authorized by this ordinance for the conduct of the general public shall be in writ ing and shall be available for public inspection at the place and during the hours fixed by the Mayor (or authorized local civil defense official). Sec. 3. Orders, Rules and Regulation Effective Until Re pealed by Council. Any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by this ordinance shall be in force and effect from the time of promulgation until amend ed or repealed by the Mayor (or head of the local Civil De fense Council) or until repealed by the Council-of the City of Plymouth. Sec. 4. Appointment oj Special Police—Identifying Em blem. The Mayor may appoint for a specified time as many special police, without pay, from among residents of the City of Plymouth as may be deemed advisable for service in con nection with any blackout or air-raid protection measure. Dur ing the term of service of such special police, they shall possess all the powers and privileges and perform all the duties of pri vates in the standing police force of the City of Plymouth. Said special police must wear such identifying emblem as may be prescribed by the Mayor, and it shall be unlawful for any said special policeman to attempt to carry out any order, rule, or regulation promulgated under the authority conferred by this ordinance when he is not wearing said identifying emblem. Sec, 5. Unauthorized Warning or All-Clear Signals Pro hibited. Any unauthorized person who shall operate a siren or other device so as to simulate a blackout signal or air raid, or the termination of a blackout or air raid shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this ordinance and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Section 10 of this ordinance. Sec. 6. Xo Municipal or Private Liability. This ordi nance is an exercise by the city of its governmental functions for the protection of the public peace, health and safety and neither the City of Plymouth, the agents and representatives of said city, or any individual, receiver, firm, partnership, cor poration, association, or trustee, or any of the agents thereof, in good faith carrying out, complying with or attempting to comply with, any order, rule, or regulation promulgated pur suant to the provisions of this ordinance shall be liable for any damage sustained to person or property as the result of said activity. Sec. 7. Lights During Blackout Declared Public Nuis ance. Any light displayed contrary to any order, rule or regu lation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this Ordi nance constitutes a public nuisance and when deemed neces sary in order to protect life or property during a blackout or air raid the police, or the special police authorized herein, are au thorized and directed to enter upon any premises within the City of Plymouth, using reasonable force, and extinguish lights or take other necessary action to make effective any order, rule or regulation promulgated under the authority conferred by this ordinance. Sec. 8. Conflicting Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regu lations Suspended. At all times when the orders, rules and reg ulations made and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance shall be in effect, they shall supersede all existing ordinances, orders, rules and regulations in so far as the latter may be in consistent therewith. Sec. 9. No Conflict With State or Federal Statutes. This ordinance shall not be construed so as to conflict with any State or Federal statute or with any Military or Naval order, rule or regulation. Sec. 10. Penalties jor Violations. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance or any order, rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding Twenty-Five Dol lars ($25.00) or imprisonment for not more than eighty days, or by both said fine and said imprisonment. Sec. 11. Separability oj Provisions. It is the intention of the City Council that each separate provision of this ordi nance shall be deemed independent of all other provisions therein, and it is further the intention of the City Council that if any provision of this Act b declared invalid, all other pro visions thereof shall remain valid and enforceable. Sec. 12. Finding oj Emergency. This ordinance is passed as an emergency measure, and the Council does by the vote by which this ordinance is passed, hereby declare that a na tional emergency exists, which makes it imperative that this ordinance should become effective forthwith, the nature of said emergency being as follows: A state of war exists between the United States of America and Japan, Germany, and Italy, and the President of the United States has declared that an in vasion or predatory incursion is threatened, and it is necessary in the furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare ol the residents of this city that this ordinance be effective im mediately. Adopted this 5th day of October, 1942. B. G. Campbell, Mayor. A ttp ' M. W. Spruill, Clerk.
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