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Pi. : TT.'O , THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY. HERTFORD, N. C., FE1DAY, MAX 80, 1941 LOCKING AT WASHINGTON By Hugo S. Sims, Washington Correspondent THINK U. S. IS DIVIDED JAPANESE THREAT (FRANCE JOINS NAZIS U. S. INTERESTS HULL SPEAKS OUT SPAIN IS A PROBLEM AFFECTS SOUTH AMERICA There seems to be no , reason to disbelieve reports from abroad that news of strikes in this country, to gether with reports of speeches made by former President Hoover, Colonel Lindbergh and prominent isolation isfcs, have produced an impression that the United States is seriously diveded and that the Government is unable to function effectively in the of thft world disorder. Dia- make it clear that the Vichy Government of France under a Pact signed by Hitler and elements are in control of the Vichy Government and says that France has gone beyond the armistice terms in extending aid to Germany. The first step in the .transformation of France from a democratic nation to an allay of Germany has been taken in iSyria and similar steps in other areas are expected, regardless of all explanations that have come from France. The Marquis de Azuiar, who says that he represents the Spanish Catho lie and Royalist Parties in the United States, asserts that Germany now has representation in every Spanish con sulate and legation in the Americas for the purpose of combating Pan Americanism. The Marquis recently told news men in Washington that . i . ii 1 1 V... itn was unaouDteaiy , liuiuenceu no impression that the United States was virtually impotent, and Tokyo newspapers stress labor troubles in this country. It is unfortunate that activities permitted in this country, because we continue to be a democratic people, are misinterpreted abroad. This is one of the penalties of democracy. It will be more than unfortunate, however, if the Japanese, for exam ple, initiate aggressive action in the Far East under the delusion that the United States is incapable of securing national unity to promote effective action. Most observers report that Japan is extremely anxious to avoid hostili ties with the United States. This does not mean that the Tokyo statesmen will not take risks in order to feel out the United States and thus secure all possible concessions without hostilities. Some newspa pers in Tokyo declare the entry of the United States into the European War will implement decisions al ready reached by the Japanese Gov ernment and one insists that if this country adopts a convoy system, it "will have to take into account the vigilance of the Japanese Navy." The rapprochement which is evi dent between France and Nazi Ger many raises an interesting question in the United States where this coun try must decide what steps it should take to prevent Hitler, through dom ination and control of the Vichy Government, from acquiring bases for possible use against the Western Hemisphere. French possessions close to the Americas include the islands of St. Pierre and Michelon, near New foundland, and Martinque in the Car ribbean. In addition, French Guiana in South America is a problem. Dakar, on the West Coast of Africa, because of its close proximity to South American countries, would be dangerous If occupied by the Nazis as a war base. The Portuguese Azores, strategic islands close to Eu rope, could become a perilous threat to the safety of shipping in the North Atlantic. The French insist, and it is report ed that Marshal Petain has given as surances to Ambassador Leahy, that African territory will not be used as Axis bases for any sort of action against Britain, or the United States. These assurances, however, fail to carry conviction, in view of the fact that the Germans have been per mitted the use of Syria. The Vichy Government, helpless under German pressure, might yield these important areas in the future and thus permit Germany with her great aerial strength to break through the blockable and take the offensive, or at least, threaten the vital interests of the United States, The sericiisness of the diplomatic situation which exists between this country and France is seen in the conferences between Secretary Hull arid Gaston Henri-Haye, the French Ambassador, who objects to an "ex- plosion of emotions" in this country over the "collaboration" of France with Germany. Franco on October 8, 1938, four ships sailed from Spain with munitions for Latin-American destinations, possibly Mexico and Chile. Also sent to Latin-America, he says, were 8,000 Falangistas, presumably to help lead any uprising for which the four ship loads of arms were intended. The Marquis insists that the great majority of (Spaniards are for the democracies and says that when Spain joins the Axis and breaks di plomatic relations with the United States, "I want to make sure the Democratic Spaniards are not placed in the same position as the Totali tarians." According to his state ment, Hitler has been given the right to direct Spain's national and inter national policies since 1938 and Ger many has moved twelve divisions in to Spain, ready to act in Morocco at the auspicious time. While we have no way. of knowing whether the statements made by the Marquis are correct or not, it is quite possible that Hitler is using Spain as a front to promote Nazi activities in this hemisphere. The Falangistas have been active in Spain where the party occupies a position of consid erable power. The ancient relationship between Spain and her colonies in this hemis phere has been recalled and there have been suggestions that, at the proper time, Spain should assume the leadership of her people in South America. While we pass the infor mation along for what it is worth, the presumption is that the State De partment and American officials are cognizant of the situation and, being forewarned, will be able to handle any developments. Unemployment Office Urges Employers TV Anticipate Needs North Carolina employers, in view of the tigthening labor market, are urged to anticipate their labor needs as far in advance as possible by Charles G. Powell, Chairman of the Unemployment Compensation Com mission. As part of the labor market infor mation requested and used by the National Defense Council and other planning agencies, representatives of local employment offices are asking employers to list their labor needs for as much as six months in ad vance. This information is used in the locating of industries, in plan ning training programs, and in transferring available surplus labor. "North Carolina is just beginning to feel the effects of a tightening labor market in industry," Mr. Pow ell said. "Other states have felt it so keenly that several large out-of-State employers, with defense con tracts, are asking the Employment Service in North Carolina to recruit Service in North Carolina to recruit workers for them. This may be necessary for defense purposes, but our Service wants to use North Car olina workers in North Carolina jolw wherever possible. During the past six months defense construction has FARCERS DAVE EIG J03 IN NA1T0M DEFENSE Washington, D. G "Farmers can take 'efficient production' as "watch word," says Chester C Davis, Com missioner in Charge of the Agricul tural Division, National Defense Ad visory Commission, in a recent article in The Fertilizer Review telling what immediate action farmers can take in our national emergency. :; Clean-up Committee Meets In Greensboro The Brewers and North .Carolina Beer Distributors .Committee .will meet at Greensboro Thursday, June 5, in celebration of the second anni versary of the "clean up or close up" campaign in North Carolina. The executive committee will meet at 10:30 o'clock and the general com mittee will hold a luncheon and busi ness session beginning- at 12:80 o'clock. Distributors and brewer representatives from all sections of the State are expected to attend the luncheon and business meeting. The program includes a report by State Director Edgar H. Bain, of Goldsboro, and addresses by Bernard Lichtenberg and T. Howard Kelly of the United Brewers Industrial Foun dation, New York, sponsoring organi zation of the self-regulation program in North Carolina and thirteen other states. Mr. Lichtenberg is Manager of the Foundation, and Mr. Kelly is head of the self-regulation and edu cational program in the fourteen states. A sound movie showing the foundation's self-regulation and edu cational program in action will be exhibited. Chairman J. P. Price of Greens boro, will preside at both sessions, and among the items of business will be the selection of distributor mem bers of the executive committee. CHESTER C. DAVIS "Efficient production means apply ing farming practices that will get the highest yields from the fewest acres. It means lowering production costs and at the same time improving qualiry and increasing volume," states Mr. Davis. "It means exercising far-seeing care in conserving the fertility of the soil by practices which not only prevent waste of fertility but help to restore it" Rules of the Road DUTY TO STOP (Section 128, Motor Vehicle Laws of North Carolina: "(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an acci dent resulting in injury or death to any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of ' such accident ..." "(b) The driver of any vehicle in volved in an accident resulting in damage to property shall immediate ly stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident ..." "(c) The driver of any vehicle in volved in any accident resulting in injury or death to any person or damage to property shall alsolgive his name,' address, operators or chauffeur's license number and the registration number of his vehicle to the person struck or the driver or oc cupants of any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injur ed in such accident reasonable as sistance including the carrying of such person to a physician or sur geon for medical or surgical treat ment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or is request ed by the injured person . . ." Hit-and-run driving is illegal, in excusable and indefensible. Every driver involved in a motor vehicle traffic accident is required by law to stop, identify himself and render what aid he can to any injured person. lltill7.H fllllv tha drilled nnotnipiATi The French Ambassador objected, ,qW f twi Hfot nA t, to the .unfriendly act of this country baBeB and now camps will continue in uiiuiig rrencn mercnant Biujra in to protective custody and advised re porters of France's determination to protect her possessions "wherever they may be" from any change of sovereignty. He indicated strong op position to any attempt to place French colonies in the Western Hemi sphere under the "provisional ad ministration" of tne twenty-one American republics. It may be taken for granted, we think, that the United States will not follow French assurances without question and that this Government will closely scrutinize every move that France makes in cooperation with Germany. Secretary Hull ex presses the conviction that pro-Hitler TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MARRIAGE WITH QUIZ! Make sure you love him enough to marry him take the guesswork out of marriage by studying his habits, foibles and mannerisms. See novel quia in June 8th issue of he American Weekly The Big Magasine Distributed With , THE BALTIMORE . , SUNDAY AMERICAN On Sale At All Newsstands to call for both skilled and unskilled construction workers." An increasing number of produc tion defense contracts are being ap proved for North Carolina, and oth ers are expected in the near future. The Employment Service is primar ily concerned with providing North Carolina labor for North Carolina employers. However, in order that their interests may be best served, employers of the State should make their labor needs known to the local offices of the Service in advance of their actual need for workers. Barnum Liked Publicity P. T. Barnum was an old man when he became associated with W. C. Coup in a combined museum-menagerie-circus. He knew the val ue of advertising and was a genius in getting publicity. Though he pre ferred favorable notoriety, any oth er kind was acceptable. He was ac cused of being a humbug and re ferred to himself as the greatest humbug of his time. Loyalty and Cleverness If put to the pinch, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of clever ness. -Anonymous. Vote-for yourself or your friend for the Lawn Set at Morgan's Fur iture Store. Government Badly In Need Of Nurses As a part of the National Defense Program, the Government months ago began preparation to meet an anticipated need for an unusually large number of nurses, both in its military and civil service. The Unit ed States Civil Service Commission has announced open continuous ex aminations to secure nurses, but de spite these examinations, there is a continuing acute shortage of nurses for the civil service positions. The shortage is particularly no- ticeable with respect to some parts of the country. From sonie of the states, very few nurses apply for the civil service examinations. The need for nurses is immediate. Apply now for further information at the office of the Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners av any first- or second-class post office, or write to the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D. C. The self-regulation campaign was begun two years ago, and its success in ridding communities of undesirable beer., outlets has won wide acclaim from .newspapers and public offi cials. ' s Defense Bonds On Sale At Hertford Banking Company In discussing the Hertford Banking Company acting as agents for the Government in the sale of Defense Bonds, R M. Riddick, cashier of the bank, stated that the officials of the Hertford Banking Company will be glad to answer all inquiries about the bonds made to them. The local bank is handling the E, F and G Series of bonds and to date has sold a large amount of the De fense Bonds. The E Series of bonds come in denominations of $18.75 and are known as Savings Bonds. No one individual or firm can purchase more than $5,000 worth of these bonds in a given period. The other two series come in higher denomina tions and can be purchased up to $50,000 worth. The E Series mature in 10 years, while the F and G Se ries mature in 12 years. Persons desiring further informa tion on these bonds may have it by calling at the Hertford Banking Company. HJf'XOTTONJOE, Hard Work, Cooperation and Charity are' three great institu tions. Maybe if ua cotton farmers Sad a little more of the first two, we wouldn't come so close to need n th last. Likely and Liable Likely means probable, liable means tending to, responsible or obliged. It is not likely that I would throw a stone through the window, for if I did I would be liable to be arrested and fined. 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