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; ' " THE . ..'V. ' Entered lis second class matter November 16, 1934, at Post Office at Hertford, North Carolina, un der the Act of March, 187ft, , Published every Friday by the Perquimans Weekly, a company of Hertford, N. C. MAX CAMPBKT.Ii ,.. , Editor . FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1948. i Farm Leaders Differ : It is interesting to note that three national farm organizations differ in their attitudes toward the question of extending the v Reciprocal. , Trade Agreements Act ''''."" The National Grange has asserted its opposition to extension without drastic restriction of the Adminis tration's authority to enter into trade pacts. The national Farmers Union calls for a three-year extension of the Act in its present, form And the American Farm Bureau Federation advocates a two-year renewal. A Lesson In Inflation Before World War II the Chinese dollar was worth about one-third ofi the United States dollar. Last week, in Nanking, one Ameri can dollar would buy more than one million Chinese dollars This looks like an impossible event but depreciation of Chinese cur rency, which began during the war against Japan and accelerated after wards, reveals what can happen to a nation's currency. The people of the United States are convinced that such a catastrophe can never occur in this country.-' The only way to prevent it is to maintain sound financial practices on the part of the' government and this can be done, in large degree, by levying taxes' sufficient to pay the expenditures of the government. tween - the prices of the things hey Bell and the things they ' buy. The base period, upon which support Is now formulated, takes the years 1909 1914 as ' period in which agriculture enjoyed a fair share of national in come. :;- i v" si;.a v.;" -I,,-,' fJVV This is an assumption ' that the facts do ' not support v In the five years referred to, and at the present time, income of agriculture is much Smaller, on a per capita basis, than the income of other economic groups. We call attention to these facts be cause there are many business men who jealously condemn what they call "sops to farmers." This is a singular attitude, in view of the provisions in the income tax laws to permit cor porations to receive a refund of taxes To Make Farming.Pay Emergency extension of present government program, designed?, to support farm prices, is favored by the House Banking and Agricultural Committees but the Senate Agricul tural Committee favors a permanent program. The present Act, under which the government supports prices at 90 per f ." cent of parity, will automatically ex- pire on uecemoer nisi, unless ion press takes some action the level of support would drop from 50 to 75 per A, XL L. tent ui me yarny ugure. Va'I parity, it should be understood, is A, .-'Vie price calculated to give to the i . . if u lYt ftvd aa vaaanrtortla va1 oI-tiiVIv Ka. A- ma a - a 1 3&I ITS YMr frt DMkr MStM,iK turn tX fH T 1 c Jmm k paid' in war years ' enever tliey suffer financial losses. This policy, in the eyes of hard-headed, business men, represents wisdom but similar assist ance, extended to farmers, is consid ered something of a dole, v V ' ' The importance of maintaining the agricultural production of this coun try can hardly be over-estimated. : It is not too much to assert that the life of the nation depends upon the products of the soil. , Naturally, these products depend upon the intelligence and labor of Ahose who till. (the soil and work its -other resources. ; Fertility of the soil of this country has been prolonged by the develop ment of commercial fertilizers but those familiar, with the use of land realize that soil erosion constitutes a L:.. tirt.t-tj r s v : ' American, agriculture. This explains theeffort that is being made to en courage soil conservation throughout the nation and, obviously, one of the best methods of conserving the soil is. to preserve- the people who culti vate it ; i ;eH r:: Producers Are Urged , To Increase Pig Crop The nation needs more pigs. Grow ers are being urged by the U. 6. De partment of Agriculture to increase production this fall "by at least 10 per cent to provide a minimum of 84, 400,000 pigs 3,000,000 more 'than the ! totaT produced 1 fa the fall of 1947. ' s i' would te n:r..' '.i as Liis is the spring and, summer of OITIcials also pointed out that with prospective smaller output of other meats and continued high consumer demand ro 1949, an increase of even l more than 10 per cent in the 1948 fall pig crop would be desirable. In dividual, producers having favorable conditions are urged, therefore, to expand farrowing by more than the 10 per cent increase requested as a national goal. - .": ' ..The increase sought in 1948 fall pigs', together with a larger spring pig crop in 1949 would help to offset the declines expected . in the output of beef, veal, lamb and mutton in 1949, and to keep the total supply of all meats from - falling below ala 143 nounda nr canita. for U. S. CO sumera. This compares with 143 i 140 pounds per capita avaiiaoie w year and a 86-year peak of about IS m X47, "'A more favorable hog-feed rati! is fa prospect for 1948-49 than duil mg me past several months. mce somewhat lowjer fa the 1948-49 feed mg rear wnich nesrlna next UctoDei ana inr la t.n rnrt.Hs nnuwr that hog prices will continue relative ly jugn. - Givei and it shall be given unto you arood : meannrn. rnwuil rimm. anil shaken together, and running over.- Luxe o:aa. Wm, B. UMSTEAD'S PQiispn Is Clear Oh These Vital HatSona And Internationa Issues! 1 -," Farm Program While a aiember f CongTess 1932-St fleroieS maok time and effort to development of vreseas national farm policy and prorram. Strongly sap sorted and voted for AAA, SoU Conservation Act, BCA, Farm Tenant Purchase Act, and Tobaoeo, Control Act As Senator, has continued aettvc ' snpport of farm program and progressiva farm leg lalation. Ia Senate' speeeh (Jane 26, 1947), vigor ously protested House-approved slashes In agrleak taral appropriation. Fought to get larger, more equitable N. C. potato allotment for 148 ant won. Strongly supported r -examination of pro posed tobacco acreage reduction in hopes of help fng tobacco growers. Worked successfully te help get flue-cured tobacco in European Recovery Pro gram, i Taft-Hartley Law Senator TTmatead voted for the Taft-Hartley BUI when it passed the Senate because he believes the substance of the out was necessary w i tain the proper balance between labor and mnnL Moat national lerislatioa ie a n of compromise and the Taft-Hartley Law hi not perfect. However, the pressing necessity to amend the Wagner Labor Act was obvioas from the de mand of the people of the nation for protection of the general welfare.'' V' ' . While a member of Congress, 18SS-W, he voted for the Wagner Labor Aet, the Wage and How Law, the Social Security Act, the Walah-Healey Act and ether legislation beneficial to labor which passed daring the first six years of the msesevelt Administration. '-' United Nations "Despite many serioos handicaps, the UN has made substantial progress and still represents a great opportunity for the 'establishment of per- woru peace and security, xne vn nas active snpport of majority of world's nations, rep resenting iy far the greatest part of the world! population, military and industrial power and aatn Ml resources. - It la the hope of the frcedstn-Wv-tng people of the world that the UN will prove ' capable of solving critical . world prebloms and maintaining .world peso and oecarity." .'Favors abolition of veto power in CN erganlsatlsn in mat ters of aggression and admissions to ON member ship. 'Also' favars with strong emfegtisrds aboM , tion of veto as to armaments far aggression and the creation isf a world armassteat eantrsl nod or sapreme simmsnd of the UN Seemrlty OsusiL ,'?; 'I'Wf SVi.T - --frP-f'-'Wj " "?:: So-Called Civil Rights Program - Opposes this program on the basis of Its highly ' questionable legality and practicality. Believes ' the Antt-Lynchlng Bill, the AnU-PoU Tax BUI and FEPC Bill (constitute an unwarranted invas ion of state sovereignty and go beyond the llmiti dearly fixed by the V. eV Constitution. 1 am unalterably, opposed to this program, When the ,' Federal Oovernment la given the power to de termine who shall vote and take charge of elec tions; when It takes over the police power now exercised by the States and units thereof, and ' when it Is given the power to interfere with and ' - pass apen the hiring and firing of the employees of every employer engaged In a business effect-( lug commerce,- then In truth and tn fact, State lines will Jiave been wiped out and the power reserved to the States In the Constitution will ne longer exist" r. ' ' European Recovery Program Voted for emergency interim-aid for Wlntet relief tn Europe and for long-range European Be eovery Program, "American promotion of a suc cessful EBP win strengthen the United Nations, make a great oentrlbatfon toward world peace and help jiromote democracy at a world threat ened by totalitarian aggression. The EBP Is not only vital to the economy of western Europe, bat U la also an active counterattack against Commu nist Infiltration of European democracies. A sac- , oessfal EBP will result In stronger, more produc tive allies for world democratic forces. It will strengthen the UN because the UN Is hosed upon a concept of free and Independent nations. EBP . has the same goal." Federal Aid To Education - - His first Job an graduating from Untverstty of North Carolina was teaching high school ta Kinston. Has always remained Interested In ed aeatloa and the problems of public schools. An i early supporter of federal -aid to educattoa, he v voted for the recent KM.eee.OM federal aid to ed noatioa bin which passed the Senate and Is now , before the House. Stressed that he supports fed- . oral aid to public schools without federal eentrel of state school systems assisted. Maintains thai ilfforenos tn wealth and tneomo of various states ' tends to impose aa unequal burden tn develop ing effective pabUe school system. N. ! C. , spends more money for eduoatloa In proportioB to Its tnoome than many other states, tta expondi- tare-per pupO la still low when oompared wtth othor states. Wo have also paid too little attea- ; tton to' ear teachers and to their problems and dlffloaltles," . v 1 ', uiiiriu-sjHW, Veterans A combat veteran of World War I and member of American Legion and VFW, the Senator has always been deeply Interested In the welfare ol all former servicemen. Works closely with Vet erans Administration and has helped many N. C. veterans with their personal problems. In recent speech he said: Ttie active participation of World War I and n veterans In all local, state and na tional', affairs has been heartening evidence of their faith In the future of America. Veterans have proven their good cltlxenship in peace and 1 ' war, demonstrating clearly that the - young men of America can meet the challenging responsibilities of peacetime eitisenship as well as war-time service." , Communism "Communism Is a grave threat to the Ameri can form of government and to the American sys tem of individual freedom and Justice. This threat can be met only by firm decisions and a willing ness to adopt the measures necessary to halt its aggressive Infiltration into free nations. Comma-' nlsm thrives on ignorance chaos, destitution and eonf usfon. Democracy grows and becomes effeo ttvo in an atmosphere of Intelligence, free enter prise, law and order and respect for the individual rights of man and the dignity of the human souL If the march of Communism across Europe should engulf the remaining free nations there, the very survival of America would bo at stake Just as seri ously as ft has been during any period of our history. ; -. - . , - . v - fufcic Health , ' Bo has always supported and will eontinae to support needed legislation ( for better public health. Actively supported the Hill-Burton Aot, federal aaoney-matehing legislation which made the Good Health Program possible in N. C Also actually drafted the Good Health Aet which passed the N. C General Assembly, Stated tn a recent speech "Schools and roads were the first two . great steps taken by N. C, daring this century. The Medical Care Program Is the third great pro,, gremtvo stop taken, and I predict it will bring a now day In medical ear and better health eon , dttiona. It Is clear that the people of N. C are determined that every child born tn the State shall have the opportunity te;- develop an educated, trained mind tn a sound body. Good health' and good edaeatleei are essential porta of oar planning . for bettor dtlsens and a better State." - WnrlA Ponr-tk nnA ' "Tao troateot problem confronting America and the world Is the establishment and maintenance , ,rvO''U react? ana , wvM hm, The active threat of totalitarian power and aggression ha made It necessary for Amer ica to faisrssss Its efforts to strengthen the United Nations, prorid a long-range recovery program for klMlnnnl CiiHfu faltering, war-weakened European democraeias and build and msmtsm an adequate national defense pregram. fhsr eiUsens understanding of the necessity for American partlclpatlen tn ferelga affairs is of great Importance tn on efforts to bring peace saw stability to a troubled worM." " ::f '-v '-' .S ' - "By exerting ear maxlmam efforts to help ear nation and the world wo: wtU memorialiae the sacrifice sosdc by oar herolo dead of both world wan. If a shrine be needed for these brave men and ever-lasting peace and goodwill among uo it should be straotaro of antlcns of the world." . A fi - .l :i : :. .VJ: ''Ao 7 V 3 y.-i ::',,;'r I r ': B: rnnn IF D , lJ ' i n L-l I J-' '' f '
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