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The Roanoke Beacon WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS Published Every Thursday in Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon is Washington Countv s only newspaper. It was estab nshed in 1889, consolidated with the Washington County News in 1929 and with The Sun in 1937. r Carolina 1 assocjatioi Winner of North Carolina Press Association Awards for General Excellence in _ 1940, 1941, 1946 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (Strictly Cash in Advance) In Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Bertie and Martin Counties: °ne ' ---$2.00 Six Months_ll 25 Single Copies, 5 cents Outside Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde, Beau fort, Bertie and Martin Counties: One Year __*n cn Six Months-1-jT|o Special To Men in the Armed Services of the United States: One Year-- $1.50 No Subscriptions Less Than Six Months Advertising Rates Furnished on Request Entered at the post office in Plymouth, .N. C., as second-class matter, under pro 1879 DS 0t the 3Ct °f Congress of March 8, Thursday, August 23, 1956 Four More Years of the Same Despite herculean efforts by television and ad agency directors, the Republican National vmivniuun ju oan rrancisco this week re mains a strictly cut-and-dried affair. Practi cally unnecessary, too, as all the business ac tually required could have been transacted by correspondence, since the only thing the party has to offer is “four more years of the same.” For a certain element of this nation, un doubtedly that is the best offer obtainable. But for a large majority of people, if they make an effort to analyze conditions, it most certainly is not their best offer. Do farmers of this country want four more years of tricky Republican promises, most of them now broken? Will wage earners be satis field with four more years of platitudes about the glories and blessings of a “balanced bud get,” accomplished entirely by fancy book keeping and mirrors apparently, while such tax reductions as are granted go to dividends on stocks and corporate earnings, and living costs climb higher and higher? Do we want four more years of a vacillating foreign policy which is fraying the strained nerves of the few nations remaining friendly to the United States? Can we take four more years of a politically inspired national de fense program ram-rodded by Charlie Wilson, evidently designed to fatten the coffers of the General Motors Corporation at the ex pense of other auto makers who once contrib uted mightily to manufacture of tanks, air planes, guns and other munitions? There is no use asking about four more years of the “give-away” program dealing with natural resources, because we don't have enough left to last four more years at the rate of “give-away” during the past three and a half years. nu" liDoiii iour more years of super-man agement of the executive department by a coterie headed by Sherman Adams and Jim Haggerty, who have never been elected to anything cn a national level? This bunch runs things while a popular but ailing part-time President takes the respites he must have to keep “Tricky Dick Nixon from moving into the White House, an ever-present threat which might well be spared this nation for another four years. Do we need, or can we stand, four more years of the “hard money” policy that is the basis of Secretary of the Treasury Hump hrey's political philocophy? A policy that is ersponsible for interest climbing from a little over five billions to more than seven billions dollars a year for approximately the same amount of national debt. Besides making credit more difficult and expensive for the average citizen, this is nothing more or less than a two billion dollar a year subsidy for bankers and investment trusts of the nation. In view of this subsidy, what price a dinky parity payment for the American family farmer? Four more years of the same? Stripped of its ballyhoo and propaganda, that is exactly what the Republican National Convention is trying to sell to the American people this week. It is available to all who want it, come November—but, as for us, we'll take vanilla— Democratic, that is. o Flattery is one way to pave the walk way of life, but it often costs more than it is worth. -o Our idea if a pleasant life is to have more income than expense, and little or no work I to do. Farm Prices Down Again After six months, the slightly upward trend in farm prices has dipped again. The Agri-I culture Department has announced that, as of the middle of last month, farm prices were down one per cent. Trices were lower for fruit, animals and vegetables, among other things. Prices for milk, chickens and potatoes were up. Though prfccs were one per cent lower than they were in mid-June, the July report was not considered discouraging by Undersecre tary of Agriculture True Morse. Morse said the Depatment believes farm prices for the rest of this year will be higher than in 1955. Farm prices have a long way to go before they will reflect genuine prosperity on the farms. While the Soil Bank Bill will do some good to some farmers this year, its results will not be so widespread that other aid will not be necessary for the country's farmers. A rise in prices received for the farmer is necessary if he is to increase his income and enjoy the prosperity that much of the rest of the nation is now enjoying. Since another round of inflation is expect ed this fall, it is absolutely essential for the farmer to receive higher prices for his crops. Otherwise, the spiral whch has engulfed the farmer— that is rising costs and lower prices— which has continued for four or five years, will continue to put small farmers out of busi ness and keep hundreds of thousands of others on the brink of bankruptcy. -o Goodwill Is The Answer In any community suffering from acute social problems, a clashing of interests, ot other growing-pains, the community will bene fit if parties to disagreements maintain an attitude of goodwill toward their fellowmen. It should always be remembered that in this community, as in everv other communitv, we must live and work together, day by day. Statements, reflecting bitterness or selfish views do not accomplish anything in the way of harmony, progress or better living and working conditions. On the other hand, if one's views are ex pressed through the medium of goodwill and fairness, even divergent views can be express ed without stirring antagonisms, personal re sentment and bitterness. This is something all of our citizens should keep in mind, in seeking to make this community a better place in which to live and work. It should also be remembered that one loses his effectiveness by assuming an extremist, or radical, approach to any problem. A pat ient, fair-minded approach will usually de velop support among the majority of citizens, who almost always favor moderation. On the other hand, extremist views alienate potential support, crystallize opposition and accom plish the exact opposite purpose from that intended. In summary, then, local citizens should keep in mind that all of us must live and work together many years, and that our prob lems are mutual, which can be worked out among us in a spirit of goodwill, involving Christian principles, and the freedom of one to express his views, choose a way of life which suits him. -o The Air Power Debate Perhaps the most important hearing, at this session of Congress, is that designed to determine whether the United States is follow ing a defense program which will enable it to maintain air supremacy. We use the word air supremacy intentional ly, even though there is a question whether our air supremacy exists as of today. How ever, on the basis of our network of overseas bases and our medium jet bombers stationed on these bases, we will assume the United States still has air supremacy, for the sake of this editorial, although such an assumption could not be justified, perhaps, by military leaders who have the responsibilities of de fense weghing heavily on their shoulders. The cardinal point emphasized by air power experts in the so-called Symington hearing is that the United States is now losing in the competition to possess the world's most potent air force. Even the commanding general of the Strategic Air Force admits the Russians, under our present defense program, are over taking us, and will have the capability of gaining air supremacy in a year or two. The significance of this admission cannot be over rated, in light of the fact that air supremacy will win or lose World War III. World War II proved that air supremacy is as important over the seas as it is over land, and air supremacy encompasses all thea ters and all types of military services. It seems fairly clear to us, after having watched the hearing in Washington on air power, that the United States must take stock again, of its Air Force program and place greater emphasis on air power, especially in the quantitive sphere. If this is not done we are going to find ourselves, once again, in the position of suffering a disaster in the opening phase of any new war. Like Great Britain in the late 1930's, the L’nited States is now at the crossroads in that ve must make up our minds to maintain the best qualitative air force in the world, or run the risk of defeat in World War III. 1. How many governing units function in the U. S.? 2. What horse was known as “Big Red?” 3. What State has shown the largest popu lation growth since 1940? 4. How fast is “a snail’s pace?” 5. For what do the initials “ASCPA” stand? 6. What natural resource makes the Arab States important? 7. What is “lese majesty?” 8. Which is the “Sagebrush State?” 9. When was the Mayflower Compact signed? 10. Who said, “Politics is more difficult to understand than physics?” (See “Answers” at Bottom of Column) -—o [ AFewSMILESS “How do you manage to get money out of your husband?” “Oh, I simply say, ‘I’m going back to mo ther’ and he immediately hands me the fare.” Patient—“How can I ever repay you for your kindness to me?” Doctor—“By check, money order, or cash.’ ... A speech is like a wheel; the longer the spoke the greater the tire . . . Landlady—“It looks like rain, doesn’t it?” Boarder—“Yes it does, but it smells a little like soup.” A wife with horse sense never becomes a nag. The three R's in a man’s life are romance, rent, and rheumatism. Nothing is funny when you’re hungry or your feet hurt. Teacher—“How old would a party be who was born in 1899?” Billie—“Man or woman?” Many of our statesmen should get their heads together, and as hard as they possibly can. “Did you ever play football?” asked the Yale graduate of a visiting Englishman. “No, Sir, but at dear old Oxford we played Rugby.” “How is that played?” “Well, sir, it consists of a lot of shin kick ing.” “In this country we call that bridge.” Teacher—“Can anyone tell me the main use for cowhide?” Johnnie—“It keeps the cow together, ma ’am.” Rose: “Mother, today in the bus a little girl fell off her seat, and everybody but me laugh ed.” Mother: “That was nice of you, Dear. Who was the little girl?” Rose: “Me.” Teacher—“I take great pleasure in giving you 80 in geometry.” Letty—“Why don’t you make it 100 and really enjoy yourself?” Boy—“Would you marry a man for his money?” Girl—“Tell me first—is this a Gallup poll or a proposal?” Physician: “H’m! The case is one, I think, that will yield to a mild stimulant. Let me see your tongue, Madam, if you please.” Husband of Patient (hastily)—“Doctor, her tongue doesn’t need stimulating.” What this country needs is to make hoes as attractive as hose. Jimmy—“Teacher, didn’t you say you'd give me a kiss if I would bring you some spring flowers to hang around the room?” Teacher—“Yes, I did.” Jimmy—“Well, here they are. And I’ve sold the kiss to my big brother for 50 cents.” Don’t mind being at the foot of the class— they teach the same thing at both ends. Then there’s the girl who said she had lost her hat and came across it when she combed her hair. If ever a new statue of Liberty is designed, it will be holding the bag instead of the torch. Percy—“Ma, may I got out to play with Bobby Brown?” Ma—“No. You know I don’t like Bobby.” Percy—“Then may I go out and fight with him?” The' man who pokes fun at a woman trying to drive through a 10 foot garage door usually sobers up when he tries to thread a needle. One person in 300,000 is struck by lighting. All the others have to worry about is the soap on the bathroom floor. Percy—“Miss Jane, did Moses have the same after-dinner illness my pop’s got?” Miss Jane—“Gracious me, Percy. Whatever do you mean, my dear?” Percy—“Well here it says the Lord gave Moses two tablets.” The ANi Will 1. From Federal to school district level, more than 155,000. 2. Man O’ War, famous thoroughbred, who died in 1947. 3. California. 4. .000363005 mph. 5. American Society for the Prevention ol Cruelty to Animals. 6. Oil. 7. An offense against the dignity of the sovereign ruler. 8. Nevada. 9. November 21, 1620. 10. Albert Einstein. OPENING THOUGHT — Econo my is half the battle of life; it is not so hard to earn money as to spend it wisely. — Charles Spur geon. OBSERVATION — We do not recall ever having heard William Howard Taft mentioned as our greatest presidert but the fact is, he weighed 332 pounds. CONGRATULATIONS! — Two fellows well-known in Plymouth recently enjoyed successful open ings of new business ventures in Edenton. Tom Hopkins, who, about two months or so ago, sold his in terest in Norman Furniture Com pany here to partner Clyde Hardi son, reports tremendous response (including many well-wishers from this county) during the three-day formal opening of his new furni ture store, Albemarle Furniture Company. Your scribe did not get the chance to attend the event but would like to say here (in case Tom is reading this) that he did appreciate the invitation and joins Tom’s many other friends in wish ing him every success in the new venture. The other business is Bur ton's Texaco Service Station. Form al opening of this business was held last Monday. The proprietor, Lloyd Burton, is married to a Plymouth girl, the former Mary Sheppard Hammons, and assisted Shep Brinkley for a time in the operation of the theatres here. In cidentally, Editor J. Edwin Bufflap of the Edenton weekly, The Cho wan Herald, had this to say in ms column last weeK anent the opening of Lloyd’s new station: “Lloyd Burton will apparently give just about everything away except his shirt tail next Monday when he holds grand opening for the new Burton’s Texaco Service Stat ion on the corner of Broad and Church Streets. It’s a big improve ment on that corner in more ways than one. By cracky, now from my house I can see up to Broad Street Things To Watch For In the Future An imported self-timer for cam eras has a 15-second time delay, and costs only $2.95 ... A scallop edged border for your flower beds aims to save trimming time . . . You can measure distances on an auto map with a new gadget feat uring an edged wheel and indica-1 tor . . . Hydraulic feet on the bot tom of a new ladder adjust to dif ferences in level, for safety . . . Little buttons to press in the dark shoot the proper key out of a new case. -® The North Carolina acreage of cantaloupes for harvest in 1956 is estimated at 4,300 acres, a reduct ion of 20 per cent from last year. Plymouth Theatre The World's Finest and Cheap est Form of Entertainment . . . The Movies! No Eye Strain . . . No Radiation What - So - Ever From Our Beautiful Screen! Thurs.-Fri. .Aug. 23-24 TONY MARTIN PEGGY CASTLE "Quincannon, The Frontier Scout" (Color by Technicolor) Sat. Aug. 25 Continous Shows from 1 P. M. DAN DURYEA KEENAN WYNN JEFF RICHARDS "THE MARAUDERS" (Western in Color) Plus: Chapter No. 3, “Perils of the Wilderness” Sun.-Mon. Aug. 26-27 Rogers and Hammerstein's Great Hit . . . "THE KING AND I" Starring DEBORAH KERR YUL BRYNNER Cinemascope and Color by Deluxe More Than Your Eyes Have Ever Seen . . . More That Your Heart Had Ever Known! Tucs.-Wed. Aug. 28-29 The Many Loves of "HILDA CRANE" Starring JEAN SIMMONS GUY MADISON Cinemascope and Color by DeLuxe and will even be able to see the fire engine speed out Broad Street.” Good luck, Lloyd! REASON — Ever notice that in portraits George Washington, “The Father of Our Country,” is never shown smiling. Well, it seems there was a good reason for it. He had false teeth made of rhinoceros ivory and he had a hard time keeping them in place. A valued reader of this column, Capt. R. A. Duvall, called the matter to our attention. TODAY’S CHUCKLE — Bill was just out of college and got a job on the staff of the local newspaper. He listened intently to the city DRIVE-IN THEATRE Plymouth, N. C. 2 Shows Night — Show Begins At Dusk! Adults 40c! Entertainment At Its Best . . . Plus: Comfort, Convenience and Privacy! Thurs.-Fri. Aug. 23-24 LEW AYERS MARILYN MAXWELL ANDY DEVINE "NEW MEXICO" (Technicolor Western) Sat. Aug. 25 RANDOLPH SCOTT "THE CARIBOO TRAIL" Sun.-Mon. Aug. 26-27 ELIZABETH TAYLOR VAN JOHNSON WALTER PIDGEON "THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS" (Color by Technicolor) Tues.-Wed. Aug. 28-29 ROBERT FRANCIS DONNA REED PHIL CAREY "THEY RODE WEST" (Technicolor Western) editor’s instructions: “Never write anything as a fact unless you are absolutely sure about it, or you’ll get the paper in wrong. If you’re not sure about an item being a fact, use the words ‘alleged,’ ‘re puted’, ‘claimed’, ‘rumored’ or ‘it was said.’ ” Bill kept repeating the instructions in his mind as he went to his first assignment. This is the first story he turned in: “It is ru mored that a party was given yes terday by a number of reputed ladies. Mrs. Smith, it was said, was hostess, and the guests, it is alleg ed, with the exception of Mrs. Jones, who says she Is fresh from Wheeling, were all local people. Mrs. Smith claims to be the wife of Joe Smith, said to be president of an alleged bank.”—Uncle Mat s Monthly. PARTING SHOT — Well, now that Kefauver is on the ticket, the Democrats should win in a waltz in November—Tennessee waltz. USED CARS and TRUCKS 1955 Chevrolet 210 Series, 4-Door Sedan Radio, Heater, Seat Covers, Low Mileage, Clean, 6 Cylinder 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan Beige and Tan With Matching Interior, Heater, White Tires, Powerglide 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Color: Blue and White. Low Mileage, Heater, Whitewall Tires, Power Steering, Extra Clean 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Cedan Radio, Heater, White Tires, Powerglide, Extra Clean 1953 Chevrolet 210, 4-Door Sedan Radio, Heater, White Tires Radio, Heater, White Tires; Hydramatic Drive, 1953 Olds Super 88, 4-Door Sedan Power Steering, Power Brakes. A One-Owner Car. 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