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4 "-i ' 5 i f THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. O, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1946. PAGE TH J NaWns Seek Program For More World Trade The representatives of seventeen nations, after a meeting in London, "are 1 reported to have reached an i agreement on a proposed world trade ' charter, which, if it is put into effect, "is expected to result in a greatly ex panded world trade. , The deliberations of the experts will result in reports to the Econom - ic and Social Council of the United Nations. There is no doubt that their recommendations will be scrutinized f by those more concerned with do- - mesne pouucai realities, out mere is hope that substantial progress will : ,' be made. The trade charter that looms is said to be firmly fixed upon rules or iginally proposed by the United SrjirjR. CIaurpa in the rhnrtpr will cover the admission of nations to the organization, the prevention of un employment, the economic develop ment of backward areas, most-favored-nation-treatment, tariffs and pre ferences, quantative restrictions and exchange controls, subsidies, state trading, emergency provisions, rcs- . -trfpHvA huainpaa nrnptime and rmn. v. r modity agreements. It is a hopeful sign that the rep resentatives of the croat tradintr na tions of the world can get together .v.. J l : . .. iL ,.i : i .. j ! problems that face them. The suc ess accomplished is surprising, even -sto the optimistic, and it is hoped that ' 'ithe agreement will result in an inter ', national accord. g , This depends upon the attitude of .the United States, because of the .'.preponderant position that this coun ; try has attained in the economy of jtae world. It is generally recognized ' that the failure of this country to car- Tjr through on its policy of expand ing world trade will wreck the world trade charter 'and that, onhe con trary, if the United States determines that its intelligent, self-interests re quire its fullest cooperation, the ef fort will be a tremendous success.,. Two Sides To The Idea About 'Mandates . There may be much merit in the suggestion of Sir Maharaj Singh, of India, that the United Nations ad minister dependent -territories, in stead of designating a power for the purpose. The Indian delegate said that, un der the propos d system, there will be speedier progress by he people concerned toward self-governmert or independence. Without a rather keen study of the colonial system, as well as the ques tion of mandates, one is not able to speak categorically for or against the proposal, but the people of the United States can get some ideas in connection with the administration of this coiintry in the Philippine Is lands'. Certainly, if the Philippine Islands had been placed under the adminis tration of an international organiza tion, the United States would not have expended millions of dollars for the benefit of the Filipino people, who have been considered something of the wards of this nation. The international organization, what-it might be, would have no source, of revenue except that provid ed by contributions, from members. Thus, it would be unable to finance public improvements and policies de signed to improve the welfare of people without regard tu immediate financial return. Army Must Find Some Way To Tell People Its Story Secretary of War Robert C. Pat terson says that 160,000 men are needed for the occupation tasks in , WMWtS!aamaWtalglWaraisft 1 sis r it rt t M I FOR HOME AND FAMILY 1 1 TABLE AND FLOOR LAMPS i Wide assortment of styles I and shades. . i 1 i WING CHAIR Perfect to use with your present living room group, j or any type of traditional pieces. See our Platform Rockers. An ideal gift for the home. Check our complete line of household furnishings for that gift, you really want. I Germany and Austria and 170,000' more in Japan and Korea, as of July 1, 1947. ' The official points out that the bur don of taking care of displaced per sons has grown, that the Army is not -i o ;t of Austria and Italy and that increased prices have reduced the buying power of the Army's funds. 1 "Present appropriations", he insists, "are inadequate" because of factors beyond the Army's control. It is important for the people of the United States to understnd that the fruits of victory in Europe and the Far East can be jeopardized by an unwillingness to spend the small amount of money necessary to sup port adequate occupation forces. Mr. Patterson appeals for manpower, money and public support and, we suspect, the most important is pub lic support. In order to gain the full support of the American public, it is advisable for the Army to constantly tell the American people of its problems and its duties in foreign countries. The average citizen is somewhat impress ed with the idea that considerable economy is possible in current appro priations and does not yet under stand why the economy put into effect may jeopardize our position abroad We do not know how the Army can get its message into the conscious ness of the American people, hv.t we are frank to say that the need exists. Not knowing the facts and without an understanding of the problems, there is darger lest public apathy prevent the Army from receiving the money and manpower necessary for the accomplishment of its task. Greatest Era of Prosperity Possible But Not Certain The United States i.s experiencing its greatest era of prosperity, de clares Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, who warns the people not to adopt a depression psychology, which, if unrestrained, might "literal ly talk us into at least a temporary period of hard times." The Treasury head cites some in teresting facts in regard to the ec onomic status of the country. He says that industrial production is at a peacetime high, that employment stands at a peacetime high, freight car-loadings are at the highest peak since 1930, electric power output is at an all-time high and steel produc tion has reached a post-war peak. In addition, on the favorable side, the liquid assets of individuals are about $190,000,000,000, which is an other all-time high, compared with less than $70,000,000,000 at the end of 1941. Moreover, the net working capital of corporations nearly doubl ed during the war years and is now estimated at $54,000,000,000, which is also a record high. MiT Snyder points out that the li quid assets are "more widely distri buted than ever before" and says that "this is another important factor in our economic well-being." He does not see how a fair appraisal can justify a feeling that a material rec ession is inevitable. There is no reason to dispute the strength of the statistics mentioned by the head of the national Treasury, but one should understand that the threat of a depression psychology does not stem from what people have. It is based upon what they expect in the future. With prices rising and with controls abandoned, there is ap prehension on the part of many con sumers that the cost of living will outrun possible increased income. This conviction will be sufficient to retard buying and if enough people act upon the assumption, there will be something of a slow-down in pur chasing. If this is widespread, it could affect employment and begin the cycle that leads to recession. Court Says Religious Belief Does Not Justify Illegal Act In an interesting decision, the United States Supreme Court has de cided that the practice of plural mar riages, is no defense to an individual prosecuted under the Mann Act which makes it an offense to take a woman or girl across State lines "for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery or for any other immoral purpose." r The defense set up the defense that they belonged to a religious sect, which maintains that plural or "cel estion" marriage is a mandate from God. " Mr.ijtistice Douglas. ;n the i-a;"v-ity opiiilo.i, said tha po'yga .:.. practice constitutes an "immoral pur pose", which has "long been outlawed in ou'-society" anc that to def'.-nd , polygamists on the ground that theyl i are motivated by religious beliefs "would place beyond the law any act done under claim of religious sanc tion." There 'an be little doubt of the correctness ,,f the conclusion rea-hi bv he Supreme C nrt in this regard, but it is evident that the opinion means that there is a limit to the guarantee of freedom of religious worship. Obviously, an individual could defend any alleged criminal act by the simple assertion that it was committed under the sanction ef his, or her, religious beliefs. The things that men and women ha.'e done in the name of religion range from excellent examples of self-sacrifice to some of the most dia bolical crimes in the history of man kind. 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