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PAGE TWO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY THE WAYNES VILLE MOUNTAINEER THE MOUNTAINEER Published By THE WAYNESYILLE PRINTING CO. Main Street Phone 137 Wayncsville, North Carolini The County Seal of Haywood County W. CURTO RC9S Kditor MRS. HILDA WAY GWYN -iate Ed, lor W. Curtis Russ and Marion T Bridges. Publishers PUBLISHED EVERY Tl'ESmv AND FRIDAY HAYWOOD COUNTY ANT) SFJUK T MEN' One Year V'. ) Si Months . , T5 NORTH CAROLIW One Year . ! Months S4.00 2 L't OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA One Year - S4 50 Six Months 2.50 NATIONAL 6DITORIAL- ASSOCIATION smtn AuoctAitiTTi TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 11 Death On The Roads The record as divert :.n the foliowini,' from the Raitijh News and Observer :s such '.ha: thinking citizens of the st vr. -ryjuld realize as never befo: t- what is happen. ik r our highway : The legalistic attempt to protect drunken drivers by chanii. the law :s an .nvitation in North Carolina of the doctrine of manana. At present if a drunken driver is convicted in a lower court he cannot continue for a year or two to kill and maim people on the high ways by appoalin.j to the Supreme Court. A bill wisely defeated yesterday in the House would let him continue drunken irivini while vLiry i.'c or. lor. and tedious appeals. In oppos.r.f the measure. Representative Roystcr of Vance stated that there are more deaths and rnaimings by drunken drivers and careless ones in North Carolina than in any States except two. We are third from the top in highway fatalities. Here is the North Carolina record since 1940: 1940 lifiXl 1941 fi.72H 1942 5.367 1943 :;.er;7 1944 .'.921 194o 4.133 1946 5.928 This is a recoi d t more stringent laws. 4:s stpon: lv for Sign Of Peace The war is over r.coordiriti to Stanley Bauer of New York U.ty. !t.e president of a ietail raid wholesale toy dealers company, who grabbed up on a high bid the first shipment of German manufactured toy-- from the American Occupation zone. The toys are reported to be selling ' like hot cakes'' and the old labels are back again." "Made in Germany." "Made in Italy,"' and even "Mode in Japan." The people are for getting, according to the toy dealer, and he aiso points out that the Germans were always makers of the most ingenious toys. The new toys include mechanical boats and automobiles in three-gear speeds which auto matically put up their tops and bring them down. Wood carvings are coming in and the Italian dolls are moving fast on the markets. The German and Japanese products are being sold by the United States Commercial company, a governmental agency trying to develop ex-enemy exports to reduce occupa tion expenses. It seems strange how such a short time ago. the label "Made in Germany" would have been not a sign of peace, but one to arouse instant antagonism. Brief Any person who has ever worked as a reporter could understand just how the news papermen felt one day last week in Raleigh when they were handed a mimeographed sheaf of papers entitled "Brief Explanation of Amendments to the Unemployment Compen sation Law." Naturally by -the title they would have ex- pected a nice concise report, which could be easily incorporated into a news story, without too much effort of digestion of the subject matter. But the "brief explanation" was covered over eight and a half pages of legal size paper, double spaced and contained around 3,000 words. . YOU COUlun i get uic jwh""" - gUn& wltfc that kind of "brief." It Might Be The Solution The following from the Christian Science Monitor regarding a federation for Germany might be the solution to ward off a too power ful centralized Germany. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Eut from there on the nursery rhyme has to be revised to suit these postwar times. All the king's horses and all the king's men will have a hard time keeping Humpty Dumpty from getting together again. This Humpty Dumpiy. need we say, is the German capacity for aggressive warmaking. What makes him hard to handle is the fact that he has a twin. This is Germany's capac ity to produce for its own well being and the well being of all Europe to produce, that is. not funs but "'butter." The twin deserves help. But how help ore and not the other? The last week or so has been marked by important thinking about Germany. The French Government has acknowledged that it is developing a proposal for federation of the Reich under terms which would stress de centralization of political power. And John Foster Dulles, in a speech which unfortunate Iv had in it some seeds of defeat for its own best purposes, has spoken for a powerful sec tion of American public opinion. Mr. Dulles urged a plan similar to that offered by the French, only stressing specially the need foi ecenomic as well as political decentralization These are timely proposals. They will put before the Moscow Conference an outline, at least, for dealing with Germany. The question mark, as usual, is Russia. For that reason it seems a pity that Mr. Dulles made his proposal in a speech otherwise bur dened with a recitation of difficulties with Russ. a. Walter Lippman has already gone to some pains to put Mr. Dulles' proposal in a frame work of more useful ideas by saying that it is not an anti - Russian proposal. Indeed, it need not be. But no Russian statesman will be made more hospitable to the prospect of a federalized Germany by reading Mr. Dulles' speech suggesting it. However, the suggestion for German fed eration is in itself sound. As it emerges both in the United States and France it projects a Germany made up of federated states, each with the power of making treaties with coun tries outside Germany. In addition, citizens of these slates would do business with citi- GROUNDKOG DAY " VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Br THOMPSON GREENWOOD HERE and THERE By . HILDA WAY GWYN V.'t- err suing to .iritt- on a very ommon mb.iect A kitchen but 'Mv all this has been since the t.ne ol man a room of ?reat im-poi'tani-o. ;irid clue to obvious rea 4ti is r;ui:.n? to its former place as a social center in tht Li mi- Kales in ms book on What s : new in home decorating." which I may be foun t in the county library, ::- To't.r. s kitchens are excit- Mar'.eis of coor iiii c cnii nee. in 1. Art and science apart and makes it a perfect room an inviting ilinin; and liv ing room combined with a kit chen a place where her friends like to visit and talk over a steaming cup of coffee, with al ways the addition of a piece of cake or pie made by the host ess who is an expert cook. ir.glv o.-imu;.. 'imateo ii jiii;. w lio; e ei Ji t'.v. the ioN 4:o'.'. ii. rule iri-ta! 'hai i: .11(1 Ulc the old and the modern, a Ion:; zens of other countries on terms not necessar-; ..uth a collection of pottery and ilv approved bv the German central govern-; cnina- uhi n s' ts th- kitchen 1.0- --witii color in the large room are pa.no : leader, vibrant, liam.sburg blue. v. itn the ; cents of and the cabinets in an learn of white that looks sooil t t-at. Against thte. the ca!i tains of soft red .dh b! white figures, with rulfie- backs give a perfect touch of eoitu contrast. Above the coor, i,. co: nicis with ruffles oi the i.r;.i:r material that make a complete en semble between the vs:r. u ai.. the door openings Now take tile kitchen of one , of our in ihhors. Fdna Alley i Ra i Mrs. J. Uillord Hayi, you can find even more than Author Fales describes in a kitchen, for I here you find a combination of .ii vv'.'- .lw or ; j,n v. Over the electric stove i a O. Max Gardner iWASHIMGTON The citizens of his home state and of the nation at large were shocked and grieved last Thursday morning to learn of the death of O. Max Gardner on the day he was to sail for Great Britain, where he was to serve as r.mbasasdor from the United States. North Carolina held a special pride for Max Gardner. From beginning to end his career, which was successful at all points had an appeal for the people, who admire a fighting sp.rit. for he forged ahead to reach a goal, without resentment to those along the way who temporarily won oyer him. He had life the hard way in his early years, but with force and vision he planned his course, never losing the common touch, which endeared him to the people. He illustrated American creed that all men are born equal and can rise to heights, and the people of his native state shared with him the recognition .Liven him by the nation. He showed in his college days that he pos sessed high qualities as a leader of men, which he demonstrated in every phase of his life as he left one successful adventure for another as his life broadened out. He reaped material gain as an industrial, was a keen politician, was a lawyer of note, and an all-round states man, who proved to have a world vision of affairs. With his ability and knowledge of inter national affairs he would have represented the United States at the court of England with dignity and a graciousness born of love of people, that we feel sure would have been another link between Americans and British, as well as made a place for himself personally. Stale Department Changes cvoected Under Marshall Demand for Modernization May Renovate Department Special to Central Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State George C. Marshall has given no hint, so far, of his plans for the state department. But there are many employes, especially of the department's newer services, who are quaking in their boots. They are trouuled largely by the Republican control of Congress, coupled with the demands of Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg iR) of Michigan that the department be gotten out of the ruts of the past, be dusted off and modernized. Moreover, they know that former Secretary James Byrnes had planned a wide reorganization to modernize the foreign service. In fact, the budget bureau made a thorough study of the department, w hich would revise it greatly. Byrnes, busy at distant con ferences, never acted. Observers expect speedy overhauling by Mar shall. His impatience with delay is too deeply ingrained to permit of any laggard operations in his department. There is one thing, however, that might defeat him. Marshall is due to leave soon for Moscow, where he will be busy for many months. Some observers think that he must have his reorganiza tion plan pretty well thought out and order it put into effect immediately. Otherwise, some of the old hands who are accustomed to their leisurely existence may sabotage his aims. Secretory Marshall HAROLD ICKES WON'T LIKE THIS-;but Republicans are thinking of restoring the name of Hoover to Boulder dam. Rep. Jack Anderson (R) of California introduced a bill to honor former President Herbert Hoover by putting his name back on the world's highest dam. Rumblings against it are heard in the interior department, where Democrats still hold sway. But Congress could override the depart ment, of course. President Truman, an Innocent bystander, may have to decide the issue. Key To Unity Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan has given the Senate a new definition of the kind of nations he claims will bring lasting peace to the world. The Senator says "these nations are peace living countries not merely peace loving na tions as they have been designated in the past" The Senator has something in his state ment but there looms that question of pre paredness which some misinterpret as a war sign, rather than an attempt at "keeping the peace," which we are. inclined to believe is one of the surest ways of peace living in the world today. THERE IS AN OVERWHELMING DEMAND in Congress for labor legislation But Congress is finding out that the urge for action is about the only thing that members have In common on the question. There are almost as many proposed ways of doing the job as there are members of Congress. What this adds up to is a lot of delay and argument before any kind of labor legislation is pa3sed. And beyond that is the threat of veto by President Truman, which would bring the necessity that both Houses muster two-thirds maJorfUea If any legislation is to go on the books. The Senate labor committee decided to open hearings Jan. 23 and close them Mar. 1. That means that a labor bill probably will not be prepared before the middle of April. Assuming that the floor battles will last a month, it will be mid-May before a labor bill could go to the White House. If it then is acceptable to the president, the nation's labor policies would be altered or clarified. But If It is vetoed, it would kill probability of labor legislation this year. It will be pretty hard to past anything over the president s veto and Congress it planning to ad journ early in July. THE GOVERNMENT CAFETERIA STRIKE brought to light a little known custom. If workers went outside the building for lunch and spent more than 30 minutes, the extra time had to be deducted from their vacation time. The practice was revealed when government agencies announced waiver of the rule during the strike. Loyal workers insist that the seemingly-Involved bookkeeping problem never has created .difficulties. Other workers are critical; they say the tax-paying public would rather overlook a five-minute overstay for lunch than pay. what they think might be,a larger IwkkeephigcMMpsxnLfgrJt.,; What is the coldest weather you have ever experienced? Clem riu;erali "The winter of 1937-18 was the roughest 1 can re member. There was snow, sleet and rain from the first of Decem ber until March." Miss Nannette Jones "In 1933 .-it Bjnehamptnn. N Y- it was 16 rVsrees bt low zero Wolf Woodard The night I : i..h- lire when the Little Rock tai.cii '.;.s burning, in the fall ol ! 637. w as 2 below Charles Mc trail "l can t sa ex- ae!.'. but it seemed colder when I w.-; can? during the winters on f unibcnand mountain in Tennessee 'han it gets nowadays. Miss Sylla Davis "I think the wosner this winter has been as tad as any I remember. About twice the size of the ordi nary modern kitchen Mr Ka ha room for more furniture ,:,. n m' people in their rooms. The .. a.l- e: Howard Bryson "During the winter, about 10 years ago. the same ;.ear the big snow fell, it got clown to 4 degrees below, which is trie worst I remember." in Chinese red with the motto, "Fast or West Home is Best." Which gives one at once that comfortable and satisfying feel ms of domesticity, which even the most sophisticated enjoy at times. The floor is covered with black plastic tile, which is sup posed to last "almost forever" to one side of the room is a long reproduction Pennsylvania Dutch table, with benches which can easily scat 12 the table is usu ally covered with a quaint blue damask cloth just right for the settins. SIGNIFICANT A few of the legislators who had planned to ,.vt.r.rW trios around Easter are now thinking of calling off l best- visits. At least inree weir looking in the direction of New York tor recuperation from the Raleigh grind, but now they are of the opinion they will still be grind 1 ing awa when Easier rolls around on April 6 However, March 8 is a signifi cant date on the General Assem bly calendar . . for at that time and on that day the solons will receive their last pay as members of the Legislature. Other emp!oees will, continue to draw iheir pay, but after March .'1 the lawmakers v.'ill be strictly on .heir own. They Met paid at the rate of SI (J per day for u'O days and that's ail. brother. Bills are corning in fast now . . . and oii vill see much more speed Aiihm the next tnree weens ana lieluning-Iike action wherever pos sible after March ?,. GARDNER'S DEATH Legisla tors were rushing to committee meet inns when word came last Thursdav morning of O. Max Gard ner s sudden death on the day he was to sail to England as ambas sador to the Court of St. James. Needless to say. a pall of gloom was iast over the meetings, flags dropped io half-mast around 9 o'clock, and u the death first saying. "Bad ,-. wasn't if" By using could discuss tl who knew it ; did not. Gardner wa leader this Su years, and mo. direct or indir saddle here loyal to him Governor sim not obtained man's opinion decisions. "U! "I'Proi, 1 '"'"nsit " mod '" ''id h' 1 ,.C L ' ' . are tie Kalo?h.ld ' n;m is Shell,, , nun.- ,., r i i-.oii.-iii iuuucai ij,i(.rs y jonna nan am uw th l '1912 to 1947. ! nroMtv viv.ll . t. 1 i uiiiiinuiin veni . i -'ainst -'"- ' n i () support rJ 1828 . . . ,,,,, c1 came viuvci ,'loi J. C. B.-Garrliur was " fie persmJ oi-iuutidis io Humiliate i a man tKhrinudauv most of them could not r nounce. He or,ii,:H (, . years later that hv frarii a revolution Om i- tnt. J 'coniihiii tl (,ri 38 J Back to ;he stove, nearby is an f.01 Victorian towel rack, on which ,.i!:ls the nip lowelv High above e c a Welsh Cupboard, and .-.ii ii- shelves aie plates in a de-t.-, .n iil.ie and white On the o' e is an oirl copper tea kettle Two sides of the walls are fill ed with cabinets reachin; to the ceilinr;. all tilled with collections of rare china. On one side are hanging shelves with a complete set of Willow wear n a lovely rich blue. Over the sink is a Continued on page 3) TITLED LAST MAN OUT OF DUNKIRK' VISITS WASHINGTON By JANE F.ADS ! WASHINGTON Harold Ru pert Leofric George Alexander, Viscount of Tunis and Errigal. and the third son of the fourth earl of Caledon and Lady Elizabeth Gra ham Toler. is visiting the United States. The Viscount is better known as the Governor General of Canada. He was also Field Marshal of Can adian troops in the Mediterranean campaign of World War II. He looks like Hay Atherton, the United Stales Ambassador to Canada. He is modest and doesn't give interviews, but he is a very popu lar fellow just the same. Viscount Alexander is the per sonal representative George VI in Canada, The Govenror General executive powers at all esj he gives "roal assent' ! passed by Parliament's I Commons and Senate, doesn't become ,i law Governor General gives al assent" In addition, the Cover oral delivers the Speech Throne." "The Speech is deliver opening of Parliament i Viceroy has d; iwn with : pageantry from Ins residd 1 aeau nan. to I'aiiiames! Ottawa. I The address correspowlj ! President's "State of tM message to C'onpiw. (Continued on Page 11 "Bill's pretty smart . . ." "HI-ya, Bffl? Heir you're leaving the old ouHie. I've got another two months to go!" "Changed my mind, Joe. Fm staying in" "Staying in! Three days ago you couldn't have gotten out of the Army fast enough!" -'I just got carried away with the rest of you guy. Now that I've thought it over. Fre decided' that I can't afforo to give op all that the Army Air Forces have to offer m." "Well, how about that big-pay civilian job you were ttlkinj m "Fm itill heading for the GOOD JOB the Army hai for M Veto of labor Bid Pouible Pretty smart, Bill. You can enlist now foe 1 '2. 2, or 3 years and prepare yourself for a great future in aviation. The technical schools of the Army Air Forces are among the best in the world. And you can specialize in such fields as radar, television, jet-propul. sion and radio. When you get out, youH be qualified for a good job. And in the meantime, you and your family will live a normal life and save money for the future. There are generous family allow, ances. Your food, quarters and clothing are free ... and the whole family will benefit by the best of free nwdica! and dental care. You'll live on a permanent base aj have a 30day paid furlough evfry j don't ftwerrt. inn ran retire with W , come anv Am after 20 vears of fiitl JLrtaXl tw. mlitfimT or rreaE'lH the U. S. Army Ah- forces, stop ! TWi aeuaii ti jhi! mti is piUisktd is i wrfct m I, n, ititftsl it nlhaH M "1 IIOOTELi'S ESSO SMiVICE Main Street Wayne
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