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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Published Every Thursday by ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc. Elkin, N. C. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1938 Entered at the poet office at Elkin, N. C., as second-class matter. C. 8. FOSTER— .President H. F. LAFFOON Secretary-Treasurer SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PER TEAR In the State, 1.50 Oat of the State, $2.00 Am UP g B U Philander Johnson's Uncle Eben ex plains it this way: "Money is de great en couragement to work when you ain't got it, an' de great encouragement to laziness when you has." When Retribution Comes War is no longer an isolated thing. The whole world stands aghast at what is hap pening in Spain and China today; each na tion stands expectant that it may be brought to its own doorsteps tomorrow. For in this day of interdependent international inter ests, there is no such thing as isolation, no matter how much we like to preach it here in America. Hitler, Europe's mad dog, is loose and drunk with his power, is putting forced ,draught to the war fire that has been smoldering for the past five years. Linked by agreement with Mussolini, the two of them appear to have set out to conquer the world, and their successes are enough to en courage them. Both have the same pro gram and the same procedure. Both bluf fed their way at first, and their bluff could have been called successfully, as France and England now know to their sorrow. Now they are not bluffing, but are strong in their purpose. Mussolini did not station his soldiers at Austria's southern borders as he once did, when Vienna was threatened by Berlin. Why, It is plain that Mussolini is playing for a bigger stake—Spain. Hitler takes Austria without interruption from Italy, and Italy, after Franco's successes in Spain will have a free hand there. And Italy and Ger many together are seeing to it that Franco's success is assu?ed. It is not a civil war be tween Spaniards. It is a war between the Spanish government and what few friends ' it can muster and veritable armies from Germany and Italy. And what a war it is. Only a few days ago Barcelona was bombarded in what is considered the most barbarous attack in all history. Hour after hour bombs rained from the air—from German and Italian rJanes, dealing death and destruction to de fenders and innocents alike. And all this because of the personal am bitions of two braggarts, who dropped their paper-hanging and blacksmithing to ride the waves of popular favor until the dizzy whirl made them crazy—but not too crazy to out smart the English and French diplomacy which still holds faith in humanity. Surely a just God will some day bring these hellions to their knees and without punishing too harshly those who follow them in blindness. A National Forest Program President Roosevelt has asked Congress to set up a committee to study the forest land in the nation. He would have this not just another committee, but a group dedi cated to the purpose of an actual national program looking to the rebuilding of the wasted forest resources so that they will be adequate to serve the national needs. The President points to the millions of dollars invested in the development of for est products industries in the South, and de clares that only by following sensible meth ods of timber management, will these in vestments be protected and the new source of incojne maintained and assured. These paper mills and other factories are using the resources which nature pro vided without much help from man. When they are gone they are gone, unless in our boasted wisdom we prepare for this emer gency. Nature will help, provided we join hands with her, but if we insist on raping the woods without any intelligent thought to the replacement of timber we take, then it is probable that even this generation will feel the pjnch of a shortage in this valuable and essential resource. Because this nation has had forests from the beginning is no assurance that it will remain that way. In the presence of plenty we have been wasteful, and now we are about to pay the price. It is late, but not too late. Other nations have pointed the way. Necessity drove them to it too, but the fact remains that they have a forest rrogram that is bringing results. 1 One remembers that following the Pres ident's first inaugural address in which he stressed the need of planting tres and prom ised to put. of the idle to work on that job, a prominent political leader scoffingly said: "10,000 men can plant all the trees there are to be planted in thirty days." How wrong he was, has been amply shown. It is good to see that Mr. Roosevelt still believes in trees, and still insists that they should be a part of a national program. . - Our Foreign Policies Surely Secretary Hull's speech last week before the National Press Club, setting forth the nation's foreign policies, should calm the fe&rs of those who are apprehensive lest we be sucked into the inevitable conflict, yet as sure others that we are not going to sacri fice our national independence and honor. ' He speaks with authority when he says that the IJnited States will steer a sound middle course between the two extremes of internationalism and isolationism. The one would mean undesirable political involve ments, while the other "would compel us to confine activities of our people within our own frontiers, with incalculable injury to the general welfare, or else expose our legiti mate interests abroad wherever lawless con ditions arise." Again he says that the United States is ready to disarm if other powers will join; he flayed dictators and treaty-breakers; re buked land-hungry aggressors; assailed iso lationists and jingoists alike, and concluded with a restatement of his and President Roosevelt's pronouncements against inter national lawlessness. Mr. Hull endorsed President Roosevelt's billion-dollar naval expansion program, and defended parallel action with other nations where common objectives are involved, and pledged himself to preserve the traditional policy of no entangling alliances or involve ments, and quieted the fears of those who have been claiming that American armed forces would be expected to "police the world." Certain national leaders have been grumbling that the administration has no stable foreign policy, that neither the people nor the government know where we are headed. Secretary Hull has cleared all that up. If his is not a straight-from-the-shoul der declaration of aims and objectives, we never saw one. And the world, listening in knows what our policies are, so far as the administration is able to state them. A Con gress at cross purposes and always eager for controversy can change them, of course, but Mr. Hull's presentation so nearly conforms to public sentiment, that his program will stand. / In the first place the nation is sold on his sincerity and honesty, respects his abil ity and good judgment, and is ready and willing to follow his leadership. Facing Ruin According to Senator Lodge, of Massa chusetts, Secretary Hull's reciprocal trade agreement with Czechoslovakia "marks a black day for those who earn their living by making shoes. Governor Curley claims "the treaty will destroy our shoe industry," while the New England Shoe and Leather Associ ation says "it sells the industry down the river." Lets' analyze those statements briefly: Last year's importation of shoes of all types amounted to only 4,404,000 pairs, compared to a domestic total production of 412,000,- 000 pairs, or 1.07 per cent. If a loss of less than two percent of volume will ruin the New England shoe business, it sure must be in a bad way indeed. But as a further protection to domestic producers, the new agreement with the Czechs provides that if the shoe imports ex ceed 11-4 per cent of domestic production, the tariff may be raised again. That would assure our own shoemakers 98.75 per cent of the total domestic volume market, and well over that percentage of value, for in the main the shoes imported are a cheap type. The short-sightedness is in the fact that by adopting a program of trade and barter with other nations, other industries may build payrolls that will in turn provide po tential shoe customers who can buy shoes of the better kind, and thus make up the slight loss sustained in this foreign compe tition. But Secretary Hull is having to hurdle this sectional and industrial selfishness at every turn, for, to hear them tell it, about every other industry is about to be ruined in the same way. 1937 Not So Bad After All According to a survey completed by the Duke Power Company, one hundred and two new industrial plants and additions were es tablished in the Piedmont section of the Carolinas in 1937. Fifty-four of these plants represent new concerns, and forty-eight were new plants or additions constructed by already existing companies. In addition to this there are several large hosiery mill projects being organized, and which can be counted on almost as a cer tainty. When considered in the light of all this talk about "discouraged business" this is re freshing. For it indicates very definitely that those who have invested their money in these new enterprises have faith in the fu ture, and are sold on the possibilities this section holds for the progressive industrial ist. Of course the Duke Power Company will be pleased with this evidence of progress— a progress that it has had \io small part in, by providing cheaper power rates and other wise keeping step with modern factors that spell service. In the sea of propaganda that comes to the editorial desk, it is refreshing to find an occasional little message that breathes en couragement and optimism, instead of stud ied phrases, calculated to spread gloom for a purpose. The Big-Apple, as silly as it is, has the "Goose-Step" beat to a frazzle. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA FIRESIDE PHILOSOPHY (By C. M. Dickson) "Wings are as necessary to "let" one down as they are to waft him up. It's often necessary to dig deep in order to get a start to climb. It takes a little fellow to take the "big-head." A common saying is that pro fessional men like lawyers and doctors (preachers not included) need a little "larnin*," but farm ers' children —especially their 'gals' Just need to 'larn to read and 'rite!* While "peace at any price" may ■ not all the time be the best, but the policy should stand at a premium. People who "revel" in ig norance should 'not be disturb |ed from their ecstacy. If all the fallibilities could be subtracted from all the promises of political candidates for office, a political heaven would dawn upon earth. Merely because it is human na ture to do a thing does not al ways justify one in doing it. At least one "moral thread" should run through all human activities. When the smoke of battle has cleared away, and the passions have subdued, how often one might say, "this should not have been." Some apparent victories are so costly that any sort of gloating or exultation betrays a littleness that defies description. tt must have been heart-rend ing for Moses to gaze upon the Promised Land and yet not enter. A man may "err" in his own house with a less degree of cen sure than if he makes a mistake in public. Some people need to spend long terms in college"; A gnat isn't heavy but it is bothersome. When a man is "shot in the back" one of two things is cer tain —he is either shot by a cow ard or he has his back to his foe. Some things are so funny that they lose all the "tickle" that is in them. If more men were called away from their fishing today, there would be more corn in the crib and more coal in the bin. District G. 0. P. Picks Cowles North Wilkesboro, March 19. Charles H. Cowles, of Wilkesboro a former representative in Con gress, was endorsed for the Re publican nomination for state senator in a convention of Re publicans of the 24th senatorial district held in Wilkesboro this afternoon. The district is composed of Wilkes, Yadkin and Davie coun ties and according to established custom the nominee this year will be from Wilkes. The name of Cowles was placed before the convention by N. B. Smithey, chairman of the Repub lican Executive Committee in Wilkes. Nomination was by accla mation. Republicans Pick Jones For House Solicitor John R. Jones of North Wllkesboro, was chosen by eighth district Republicans as their candidate for the House seat now held by Representative Wal ter Lambeth, who will retire at the end of his term. Jones was named at the con gressional convention at Lexing ton and promised to make a vig orous campaign. Future Uwyer Hopsy: "That boy of ours seems mightily fond of tendin' to the other folks' business." Hiram: "Ouess we'll , have to make a lawyer of him. Then he'll git paid for doin' of it." Where? Small Boy: Mummy, where does the light go when it goes out? Mother: That, sonny, I dont know, and you might just as well ask me the same question about your father. Spring in the Maple Grove IN WASHINGTON I WHAT IS I TAKING I PLACE I BY UNITED STATES SENATOR One of the most important pro posals pending in Congress is that relating to reorganization of agen cies of the Federal government. Such a step has been recommend ed from time to time by a long list of presidents. It is the result of a mushroom growth of bureaus and commissions which has, in turn; meant duplicate functions and sometimes confusion. When it is considered that there are 132 separate agencies existing in our government, it is readily apparent why there is a need for consolidation, coordination and reorganization. In fact, the need is generally recognized. The prin cipal differences of opinion are with regard to the method, par ticularly as to the part Congress will have in approving such shifts as may be made. | A vital factor in the proposed reorganization, and one which is the subject of much discussion, is the fact that some agencies more or less under the direct control of Congress are involved. Some ques tion whether Congress should sur render its control over these agen cies. Others contend that due to conflicting views among the 531 members of the Senate and House reorganization by Congress might never be achieved. This is used as an argument for giving the Pres ident broad powers to reshape the units of government. While much attention has been given to the pending reorganiza tion bill, due to enlarged facilities for keeping the public informed, the subject is an old one. As far back as March, 1917, the Congress passed a law which provided that: "The Bureau of Efficiency shall investigate duplication or service in the various executive depart ments and establishments of the government, including bureaus and divisions, and make a report to the President thereon, and the President is hereby authorized, af ter such reports shall have been made to him, whenever he finds such duplications to exist, to abolish same." As some members of congress contend, each agency of govern ment considers its functions most vital. Thus every pressure possi ble is brought into play to pre serve and enlarge these functions. Yet, in the final analysis, it is clearly up to the Congress, the President and the people, to say which functions of the govern ment are essential. The people ex press their views in the selection of men for office who represent their views. If Federal expenditures are to be reduced, obviously it must come through elimination of Federal activities which are not absolute ly essential. If the efficiency of government operations ace to be increased, certainly the first step; is to eliminate duplication and confusion. In private business, general di rection finally centers at one source, regardless of the functions and departments oif the business. Thus it would seem desirable, in government, to reduce the num ber of agencies by regrouping or consolidating • those having simi lar functions under a single head, and abolishing such agencies or such functions, or any part there of, as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the govern ment. It might be cited that individ ual Senators and members of the House, by reason of varying inter ests of their constituents, because of work on committees and for other reasons have a particular interest in certain Federal agen cies. As a result, they sometimes seek to safeguard the activities of these agencies. This means dif ficulty in achieving reorganization by Congress. But whatever the merits or de merits of particular phases of pro posed Federal reorganization, the fact that the subject is being aired and given serious consider ation, bespeaks future progress in adjusting government activities to the needs of our people. "Rexall" means king of all WANTS For rent: Five room house in Jonesville with bath, garden and pasture. Reasonable rent. See Julia Swaim Wagoner, ltp Wanted—Large live owl or hawk. Must be in natural condition. Call at Tribune office. tfc Don't fail to visit our Basement Store; many items on special sale at all times. It will really pay you to spend some time each week looking over the en tire stock. Somers & Co. For Sale: Choice quality Hereford steers and heifers. T. B. and blood tested, 400 lb. and up. Priced to sell. Truck or carload lots. B. F. Nason, Douds, lowa. ltp For Sale—Locust Fence Posts, delivered in or near Elkin, sl2 per hundred. Call Mountain Service Station or write Cecil E. Austin, Doughton, N. C. 2-24p FREE! If excess add came* jot Stomach Ulcers, Gas Pains, In digestion, Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, Nausea, get tree sam ple doctor's prescription, Udga, at Turner Drug Co. 6-Sp . REAL ESTATE OUR LISTING CITY PROPERTY 4—BRICK STORE BUILDINGS I—LARGE BRICK GARAGE 3 I—LARGE BRICK WAREHOUSE 6—OF OUR BEST RESIDENCES 4—COTTAGES > 4—COTTAGES IN JONESVILLE ,g H 2—COTTAGES IN ARLINGTON g 50—RESIDENCE LOTS 21—FARMS RANGING FROM 16 TO 446 ACRES WE WILL MAKE PRICES AND TERMS RIGHT See Reich & Hunt if you want to buy, sell, lease, or rent any type property- BROKERS Thursday, March 24, 1938 See our line of Easter goods, and candies. A line to be proud of and to suit every occasion. Somers & Co. Mountain View Service Station at State Road stock and fixtures for sale for cash. Can lease building from Texas Oil Co. Apply to Von Pruitt. Itp Do yon want plenty of egg* from strong, fast growing young chicks? if so feed Panamln. We have it. Abernethy's, A Good Drug Store, EEkin, N. C. tin See our Une of candies. Prices from 10c pound to 26c pound. We receive fresh candies al most every week. Somers & Co. We buy scrap iron aa* Metala. Double Eagle Service Co., Elk in, N. C. tfc Wanted to repair radios. Our expert thoroughly knows his business. Prices right. Harris Electric Co., Elkin, N. C. tfc A complete line of package and bulk garden and flower seed. Seeds that you can depend on, at prices that are reasonable. Somers & Co. Squibbs Mineral Oil, quart aim 89c. Antacid Powder, large size 50c. Nyseptol, pint 49c. Gallon Mineral Oil $2.25. Turner Drug Co., Elkin, N. C. tfn REAL ESTATE For sale: 158 acre Yadkin county farm, 2 miles from Elkin, 1-2 mile of school bus, church and hardsurfaced road. 40 acres good bottom land, good tobac co and grain farm. 35 acres in pasture. Plenty of wood and young timber. One 5-room house and three room house. 2 good tobacco barns and other outbuildings. Price $25 per acre, 1-2 cash, balance on terms. I have some bargains In city property and small farms. Call 301 or come and see me. Office in old Farmers and Merchants Bank Building. D. C. MARTIN, Realtor SHADY SPOT LAWN GRASS Does Exceptionally Well in Shade F. A.Brendle & Son Elkin, N. C.
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