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Wages Are Dull Spot In Modern Dixieland A dull spot is seen in America’s gleaming picture of industry and high incomes. More than eight million people in the South re ceive less than $500 a year. The report is based on current i Bureau of the Census figures. The survey covered 1953 incomes in the United States. Some 24.4 per cent of the South’s population aged 14 years and over earned from $1 to $499. An additional 15.4 per cent re ceived from $500 to $999 in the same year. C. W. Martin, manager of the U. S. Department of Commerce in Charleston, S. C., applied the survey to the 1950 population cen sus. This, he reported, showed 16.5 million males and some 17 million females. The following Southern states were included: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, the Caro linas, Virginia, Maryland, Dela ware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ar kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. Income Low Males in the region received a i near-average income of $2,317; females received $900. These compared with 3,222 and $1,168 for male and female income in the United States as a whole. Martin’s analysis referred to the large rural population in the1 South. Attention was also drawn j to "a larger percentage of non- j whites whose earnings are rela- j tively low.” Restricted to white urban resi-' dents, median' income in fhe South was about 10 per cent be- j low corresponding groups in the j West and Northeast. The median for women was “not significantly different from that in other parts of the coun try.” Below Standard Urban nonwhite (men and women), received incomes ‘far below those in other regions," it was observed. Nonagricultural employment in eight southeastern states reached 6,031,600 in April this year. North Carolina noted an addition of 10,- [ 000 workers compared with a year ago. United States — 40.2 — $74.77; North Carolina — 37-9 — $48.51. Three additional Southern states taken at random: Alabama — 39.9 — $58.65; South Carolina — 40.4 — $52.52; Florida — 41.5 — $56.86. Hodges Supports Efforts to Curb N. C. Woods Fires Raleigh.—Gov. Luther Hodges has let timberland owners know that he’s squarely behind their fight to prevent forest fires. With this assurance, forest in dustries and other timberland owners nowr have bolstered hopes that there will not be a recur rence of disastrous blazes that swept more than 600,000 acres in the eastern part of this state last spring. In a recent meeting with forest industry representatives intent on doing something about the fire situation. Gov. Hodges pledged: “You can have my immediate support.” The problem, he thinks, “has gotten so important during the past few months that I think w'e should take a renew’ed interest in it.” The visiting delegation, pre sented him with a series of rec ommendations worked out earlier ! by a subcommittee of the North ! Carolina Forest Industries Com- j mittee, one of the first groups in ! the state to begin work at finding | a solution to the fire problem, j Dr. C. E. Hartford of Acme, vice i president of the Riegel Carolina Corp., was spokesman. Gov. Hodges said he will as sist where possible in getting emergency fire fighting funds at the times of need. The recommendations included proposals for better detection methods, with cooperation be tween state officials and the mili- i tary in North Carolina; better | methods of utilizing fire fighting i equipment; better enforcement of the state’s existing laws through i a program of education; and in creased knowledge of fire fighting methods through training courses i A RARE SIGHT NOWADAYS—Oil and gas burners, or automatic coal stokers have just about replaced the 24-hour vigil of keeping the wood fire stoked and the barn temperature even. Keeping awake was sometimes a problem and led to the practice of social gath erings being held at the tobacco barn—to keep the fireman awake and at the same time to let him share in the festivities. This type barn daubed between the logs with mud is on the way out, too, though it has been described as a tobacco barn hard to beat for tightness, even if wasteful of timber. for both state and industry per sonnel. Among the proposals already in the process of being carried out by the State Forestry Divi sion under State Forester Fred H. Claridge is a vigorous edu cational campaign aimed at people responsible for incen diarism. Claridge. too. has cre ated an Eastern Fire District in the state's coastal plains re gion. It will be under the direc tion of Ralph Winkworth of the Forestry Division. Gov. Hodges was particularly in favor of a program to train at least one man within each district | as a law enforcement officer for , the fire situation. “I think," he said, “that it's | very important” for this step to j be taken. He agreed much of the problem is a local one. especially one of education. In a state where, in 174 convictions for incendiarism [ last year, the 'average fine was $11.92, he favors the educational approach. As the Industries Com mittee has pointed out, along with others, little can be done in court unless the public knows in i cendiarism is a crime. Thus with the assistance of North Carolina's governor, the j forest industries and woodland | owners can now be confident that j whatever happens in the future, | those happenings will not stem | from ignorance or a lack of in The wood industry may some day grow to be the largest in the state, the governor said, and he wants to make sure that their supply of materials remains in i the state. Why does a chicken cross the road? Why also, does a dog? It's risky business on today's high ways, even for the driver who tries to avoid them. Of course it's important to avoid hitting an animal or fowl if you can. but the Institute For Safer Living names two considerations that must come first. Do not attempt to swerve out of your lane or make an emergency stop unless: First you make sure that other traffic on the road will not be imperiled by your quick stop or your change of direction, and second unless you know that your passengers are prepared for your sudden move. Every bad habit acquired by a person actually places a chattel mortgage on his personality. They're Still Making Buggies in America Buggy making, though not ex actly booming, still is a business in the United States. At least two companies main tain their listing as buggy ; manufacturers in farm equipment directories. Here and there work a few other lingering craftsmen —Roman Schrock of Walnut Creek, Ohio, for example, who by law now has to put headlights, taillights and parking lights on highway buggies he builds to The biggest buggy factory — Standard Vehicle Company of Lawrenceburg, Indiana — makes about 800 passenger vehicles each j year. Its catalogue lists nearly j 50 different models, from surreys i and phaetons to sulkies and 1 horse-show pony carts. From it j can be bought “Our Mail Route i Buggy,” or the “Blue Grass Spe I cial.” Amish and Acadians | For steady transportation, says | the National Geographic Society, I only two groups of Americans ! still buy buggies in any numbers. ! Amishmen, the devoted Amma ! nite farmers whose somber garb ' and German idiom may be found | from Pennsylvania to the Mid west; and the French-speaking Acadians of Louisiana’s southern j “Cajun country.” | Through the Amish valleys of ; Pennsylvania, square canvas topped family buggies and open ! bachelor’s runabout roll along ! behind clip-clopping horses as if automobiles had never been in i vented. Although their numbers ! are decreasing, Old Order J Amish stick steadfastly to horse ! and buggy travel wherever it . will do the job. Probably half the buggies built : in the United States go to Louisi ana. New buggies are seen as of ten as new cars in some small i bayou towns. Buggy dealers sup ' port show-rooms, blacksmiths re pair iron-rimmed wooden w heels, and stores and doctors’ offices keep hitching posts outside. Long maned Creole ponies pull high wheeled family buggies into town on roads that often would mire j more modern conveyances. Carriage and Coach W’hile plain buggies are still fairly common in some rural areas, the day of fancier carriages seems dead. The victoria, brough am, barouche, rockaway, landau, cabriolet and sociable are among the vanishing models. What happened to all the count less old coaches and carriages of ia short half-century ago? Who has ever seen a buggy dump comparable to auto graveyards? A few stagecoaches stand in museums, a few buckboards bounce around estates and dude ranches. Recently, a refurbished i Conestoga wagon rumbled into Wheeling, West Virginia, follow j ing the path of the old National Road and commemorating the i forerunner of the covered wagon. One New York City stableman : keeps several hundred old tally 1 hos, gigs, coaches and other horsedrawn vehicles for rent, I adding spice to college parties | and tour promotions. Antibiotics Change Rumen Organisms Large amounts of certain anti biotics when fed to sheep and goats will interfere with the nor mal operation of the rumen, ac cording to some recent experi mental work, the American Vet ; erinary Medical Association says. Sizable amounts of an antibiotic ; administered over two to four days are said to have resulted in complete loss of appetite. This is j probably due, the AVMA reports, to interference with the normal ! content of bacteria and protozoa necessary for normal rumen diges | tion. However, if rumen content from untreated animals was given to those treated, the report shows a ; rapid return to normal rumen ac : tivity. When smaller amounts of the antibiotic were administered over a longer period of time, the operation of the rumen was dis i rupted. but the animals gradually appeared to become accustomed to the antibiotic and normal ap i petite returned. If the man who is always in debt will keep a record of his expenses he may find it is sense ’ he lacks—not dollars. YOU... ALL THE WAY Your PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK in Ahoskie takes pride in its accomplish ments since locating in this area. It is through the cooperation of so many people that our growth has been steady and success assured. By demonstrating our ability to SERVE YOU ALL THE WAY we have become firmly established as a strong Banking Institution interested in meeting the financial needs of this community. Quick Availability of Money Through the process of handling your tobacco from the Field to the Barn, the Barn to the Warehouse Floor, then your check turned into MONEY at THE PLANTERS BANK, we welcome an opportunity to be a part. THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES ARE OFFERED: 1— FREE PARKING FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK 2— MODERN DRIVE-IN TELLER SERVICE FOR YOUR USE 3— WELL ARRANGED BANK LOBBY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 4— THOROUGHLY AIR-CONDITIONED AND COMFORTABLE 5— ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT WHICH MEANS FASTER SERVICE 6— EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL READY TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS 7— CONSULTATION ROOM AND TELEPHONE AVAILABLE 8— FREE INFORMATION ON BUSINESS MATTERS 9— A COMPLETE ONE STOP BANKING SERVICE 10—A CORDIAL WELCOME TO EVERYONE BANKING HOURS, 9 to 1 DAILY. If tobacco sales are not over, we reopen at 2:00 p.m. and remain open for 30 minutes after the sale closes. BECOME ACQUAINTED AND BUILD CREDIT BY OPENING AN ACCOUNT WITH US THIS FALL. Safeguard Your Money Bring your tcbacco checks to THE PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK for cash or deposit. We can handle them for you regardless of where they are payable. It would be safer and more business-like to leave it in the bank. You can pay all your bills by check . the most convenient way cf keeping your finance record straight. REMEMBER, that your checks drawn on THE PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK are payable at par anywhere in the United Stales. You can make transfers and pay bills anywhere without deduction or additional cost. I the Planters national BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Ahoskie, N. C. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Member Federal Reserve System
Gates County Index (Gatesville, N.C.)
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