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Pocket Submarine May Be Powerful Jap Sea Threat ftuoos* Aaour»ooTo«s N According to reports reaching London from Tokyo, the Japanese navy finally has put an oft-reported three man submarine into mass production. Dispatches say the boats are being turned out in mass production at a cost of $5,500 each. The craft, depicted here by an artist, measures 18 feet overall. The average modern submarine is 300 feet in length. Its displacement is 100 tons, compared to the usual 2,500 tons. It is reported that the new boat can submerge to an almost unbelievable depth of 1,800 feet. It carries only one torpedo. But one torpedo has a potential nuisance value of millions of dollars. “Balanced Prosperity” Will Be Subject Os Discussion County Farm Agents And Civic Lenders Will Consider Topic Suggested By Gov ernors Conference Raleigh, Jan. 6.—Plans for pushing the 10-year campaign for “balanced prosperity in the south in 1940-1950” will be discussed at group meetings of county farm agents and civic leaders here next Wednesday and Thursday. Southern growers issued proc lamations this week urging citi zens to support the program. Dr. Frank P. Graham, president of the University of North Caro lina, and Dr. Clarence Poe, agri cultural editor, said definite plans for carrying out the agricultural objectives would be discussed by the farm agents Wednesday under direction of Dean I. O. Schaub, director of extension work. Civic leaders will meet Thursday. A conference will be held with j Governor Hoey about the plans as J soon as he returns from Duke hospital. 1 “In 10 short sentences in the governors’ proclamations,” said Graham and Poe, “the general objectives were set forth. The first need is agricultural. From growing 45 million acres of 20- cent cotton a few years ago, the south is now growing 25 million acres of 10-cent cotton. So the whip of necessity we believe now practically insures for this pro gram a degree of success that mere good will and patriotism a lone could never insure. “The need for balancing crops with livestock in order to utilize idle land and labor is obvious, as well as the need for producing the food and feed crops for which the south now spends millions an nually. “Both town and city have a duty in providing better markets and financing for diversified agricul ture; also in stimulating sound in dustrial and business enterprises to provide occupational opportun ity and balance our execessive farm population with a profitably employed urban population. “Greater thrift, a greater de gree Os local investment of capi tal, greater efforts to increase the efficiency and income of renters and industrial workers, the pro motion of beauty,libraries, and educational opportunity all these are other objectives for which plans are being studied and will be discussed” at a meet ing of the Southern Governors’ conference in Nashville, Tenn., January 25. 1 ——o * BUT.T. YOUR TOBACCO IN ROXBORO. i i FOR SALE I Day old and started state I blood-tested chicks. Lo- I cated two miles out on I the Yanceyville road. I DANVILLE >■ HATCHERY 1.4-4 t-to Stock Show Veteran s< ’* ■ s For the fourth time in five years Luella Padgett of Keilerville, 111., was given the highest award at the National City, 111., stock show. She is pictured with her 1,125-pound Aberdeen Angus calf, grand cham pion of the baby beef show. « — ——* R. L. Thompson To Succeed Sharpe At News Bureau Raleigh, Jan s—Bill Sharpe submitted his resignation today as manager of the state news bureau, and will be succeeded by Robert L. Thompson, private secretary to Governor Hoey. Sharpe’s resignation will be come effective February 25, and he plans to engage in news paper work in Winston-Salem. Thompson, a former newspaper man, will resign his post as secretary between February 15 and March 1. No announcement was made as to who will be the new secre tary to Governor Hoey. As manager of the news bureau, Thompson will receive the same salary! that he now is paid— s4,soo a year. Sharpe held an editorial post with the Winston-Salem Journ al-Sentinel papers before com ing to Raleigh to head the bu reau. Thompson resigned in 1936 as a reporter for the News and Observer, of ■ Raleigh, to handle publicity for Governor Hoey’s campaign and was appointed secretary after Hoey’s election. In a statement announcing the resignations, Goverijcr Hoey Professional Cards . i S. F. NICKS, JR. Attorney - at - Law First National Bank Bids: MiHi St* Roxboro, N. C DR. R. J. PEARCE RYES EXAMINED MONDAYS ONLY Thomaa-Carrer Bldg. PERSON COUNTY TIMER ROYRORO. N. C. praised the work of Thompson and Sharpe. “It is needless for me to say that I regret to lose the valuable services of Mr. Thompson, but I realize the importance of the work he is to take up for the I state and I know of his fine qualifications,” said the govern or. “I would not let this occasion pass without paying tribute to Mr. Thompson and express my appreciation of his untiring work with me and for me and the state since I have been gov ernor. “In this connection, I should also like to express apprecia tion of the whole state to Mr. Sharpe for the very wonderful service which he has rendered and express my regret that he decided to leave the state’s service for private employment. His work has been commended far and wide and has met the full approval of those associated with him.” R. Bruce Etheridge, director of the department of conserva tion and development, also praised Sharpe. “Through the operation of Sharpe’s office, there is no doubt that the nation has been made more conscious of the tourist, industrial and invest ment opportunities of the state,” Etheridge said. “This result has undoubtedly been translated in heal dollars and cents values. He has been an important factor in the material progress the state has made itj the last few years.” Gharpe did not disclose the nature of the newspaper work in which he will engage. o Long Memorial Methodist Church Rev. W. C. Martin, Pastor. 9:45 A. M. Church School, F. O. Carver, Jr. Supt. 11:00 A. M. Morning worship, sermon by the pastor. Subject: “The Voice of the Day.” 7:30 P. M. Evening worship. The pastor will speak on “A New Beginning.” Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting. Visitors will find a cordial wel come at Long Memorial Church. iftjr tKi midnight fire THOMPSON INSURANCE AGENCY Roxboro, N. CL Hi BslMb mi i m3Hr ¥ * JPSHPJi JTX |H gjfc . fgg^ • ! r, '-iirJl Piifl ; - II IP? . fr - I L'sj® K|k “Delicious and refreshing.’* That’s ice-cold ** "•""T Hr Coca-C01a... the drink everybody knows... in its lown distinctive bottle. Good things from nine Vr sunny climes. Your thirst asks nothing more. COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS Roxboro, North Carolina. N. C. Aged Do Not Have To Pay Dues To Obtain Grants | Raleigh, Jan. s. —North Cait lina men and women over 50 years of age were advised this week by Nathan H. Yelton, di rector of public assistance, not to spend money in remitting dues to any old age pension as sociation operating throughout the country on a chain-letter plan. “Old age assistance payments in North Carolina cost nothing at all to those who receive them and payment of a fee to any person c;r organization for proffered aid in obtaining the grants is just money out of somebody’s pock et,” u Yelton said. “It has come to the notice of the State Welfare department’s di vision of public assistance that circular letters are being distri buted in some counties telling “Dear Members” of their accept ance into a pension organization and thanking them for their re mittances,” the director said. Along with the acceptance notices are sent five “member ship registration coupons” for I f Hi r<rc9S Spend a Lot on Clothes Kfa spend .no more than they do, dry cleaning service is avail- BiW iest prices. ■ BTMBM DRY CLEANING ft LAUNDRY distribution to friends “anywhere in any state” to aid in forward ing “this great renewed surprise movement now sweeping the country with terrific force—while politicians are listening to fore ign wars”, was the appeal made in the letter according to Yelton. Claiming the present Social Security act as the direct result of its original effort and woi and promising to obtain for as sociation members monthly pay ments of SSO the circular letter fails to. specify directly the source j of the pension funds to be avail able, he said. Original application blanks j mailed to the association were I followed by demands for dues, j Yelton said, pointing out the clos-! ing paragraph of the letter which Stated the organization wlas “proceeding legally and ethically in the devout hope” that it “would not again be singled out as the target for unjust discrimination.” “I sincerely hope the people of the state will not be taken in by any such scheme. We are enlarg ing our public assistance rolls and raising the grants as the money is available in accord with the Governor’s admonition to take care of all the needy old people possible while still pro ceeding in a cautious manner to safeguard the State’s finances”, Yelton said. o LAND POSTED SIGNS AT THE TIMES OFFICE mg Os Quality For Home Builders The home you build will be evidence of your ability to to do a job well—only if it is built of materials that w isl stand up and prove good quality in good service. Watkins & Bullock EVERYTHING TO BUILD WITH ROXBORO NORTH CAROLINA 1938 Taxes Will Be Advertised In FEBRUARY Unless you pay your 1938 Taxes be fore February Ist you will have to pay an extra advertising cost. Pay now before the list is advertised. You save nothing by waiting. i| Come In And jj 1| Pay Before Feb, j M. T. Clayton Sheriff and Tax Collector , SUNDAY, JAN. 7, 1940 Late Model Used Cars At Bargain Prices. One 1939 Chevrolet. See MACK T. SAUNDERS
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