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i .',' '.t c-. ;c :ycz-j'-, r FRANCO COUNTS . ON U.S. AID Fop some reason, which so far es- . . i ' Americans wno are wormnjr xo onng; about closer relationship with Franco Spain. ; The suggestion is made that in the event of trouble with " Soviet Russia, the United States will need Generalissimo Franco on its side. The opinion is general that the Spanish dictator is basing his policy on the belief that the United States will be driven to aid him. This means, of course, the re-equipment and retaining of the Spanish army but even so, it is doubtful how much value such a force would fce'in the event of a conflict. We should not overlook the fact that the present government in Spain add any etrerlh to, t' j r in the event of a i'ltntwta v Communist forces Is absurd. IJcu. absurd is the idea that we have to buy the goodwill of Franco inv order to have Spain on our side against Rus sia, j The fact w, Spain has nowhere else to go and the Franco regime would be more afraid of a Commun ist invasion than probably any other country m turope. . DEFICIT SPENDING is a Fascist dictatorship ,,and that Spain is a police state. 'Admittedly, General Franco is in full control of continue, they are much fewer thancT LASl OKKVfc - they were some years ago. v At no1 J, f vernm nn on u.. w fw JTL . -flw i States has spent ?1,430,K)0,000 more r . - - . . fkan - it Kan haabivaH fvi Hiivnnry to liberalize - his ' : government- or to give the ' people of Spain the basic freedoms which, in this country, are considered essential. , In connection with consideration of our relationship with the dictator- controlled state, we must weigh the effect of such a policy on the Western the last five v. months, according to, Budget Director James E, Webb, who says that spending' in 1950 will Cer tainly be more than the $42,000,000, 000 expended this year. '. . , With this news the Budget Direc tor warns that unless Federal taxes go up, the government will , face a '3:: . :iU ".ctlc3 reu- '1 democracies of Europe. There would !defidt inr the next n8Ca, year. He oe wmespreaa repercussions in eBi-, points out that demands for goVent em Europe if the United States monf aowi n a .u moved to a reapproachment General Franco's regime. J attention "to the financial - require ments of the : ' European Recovery The idea that the Spaniards can Program, National Defense and in- X7e sincerely appreciate jour patronage and good will and take this oppor tunity to express our gratitude by saying . . . w VINSL017 OIL COmPANY PURE OIL PRODUCTS si Let -Us Help You if!?; Make this a Christinas to remember ... we suggest you stop at our shop and select electrical appliances -as- -Christmas gifts. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ARE USEFUL GIFTS THAT GIVE YEARS OF PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION See Our Line of ELECTRIC IRONS ELECTRIC HEATERS AND RADIOS . : ' WE HAVE CHRISTMAS LIGHT SETS AND EXTRA BULBS, WIRING AND SOCKETS Open Every Day 8 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. W. S. LONG Market Street Phone 2716 HERTFORD, N; C. Taking cognizance . of the items mentioned by Mr. Webb and consid ering the large sums that the gov ernment spends for the benefit of vet erans of past wars, it is not easy to disagree with the statement of the Budget Director. In fact, in view of the drains upon the Federal treas ury, it is easy to conclude that , tax reductions went into effect too soon and that a wiser fiscal policy Would have collected larger sums during the nation's years of unprecedented in dividual incomes. ''. : ( When the first proposal for tax reductions was being debated in Con gress, we pointed out' that the cut would be for the benefit of corpora tions and that it was important for the United States to maintain its levies in order to reduce the national debt. The same observation was na turally made when subsequent tax reduction extended some benefits to individuals. It was apparent then that unless the nation reduced its na tional debt in times of prosperity, there would be no opportunity to do so when business conditions declined. It is about time for the people of the United States to recognize that, while it is entirely proper for the government to go into debt during a temporary emergency, there is little excuse for increasing the national debt in prosperous times. While' fto one suspects that the United States is approaching bankruptcy as-a na tion, everybody has sense enough to know that deficit spending cannot be indefinitely prolonged., without caus ing a collapse of the financial struc ture, not only of the government but of the entire nation. . 1 It will be necessary, before the, nation can operate on a sound fiscal budget, for the people of the coun try to restrain their demands upon all' units of government. Not only is the Federal government besieged with pleas to spend public money for sec tional and selfish "benefits, but the same habit has permeated state and local governments. ' The idea that- public funds should be spent solely, and exclusively for the ' general public benefit has been seriously damaged by the practice of, politicians in seeking to "bring home the bacon." While it is nice, no doubt, to eat meat, which some other people pay for, the people must learn that it is impossible to have more meat and less taxes. TOO LONG FOR A COURT DECISION ' In connection with current pro posals that lobbyists be thoroughly investigated, we call attention to the law passed by Congress in" 1946 that requires (1) persons, groups or or ganizations, lobbying for or against legislation . for pay to register with Congress, and (2) that they file quar terly reports of money received and how and why spent The passage of such a law was well within -the power of Congress and certainly a valid exercise of legisla te e iv, Jc .jn, r --l ii hy p&Il 1". iili.'.led and their lated.A','wv-:.'vw.v.",; . The law jn question is now in the courts. The National Association of Manufacturers filed a' suit last Janu ary, questioning '! provisions of the law.; Th matter pends in a Federal District Court In a couple of years, perhaps,i:4hV4ssue ; wijl. get, to the U. S. Supreme Court and a decision .will be renHered. 'v .." Kv. ;.. -. Wr call attention to the delay in connection with th test of the con stitutionality pt an important public law.y In this couhtryj it is possible for any citizen or corporation to tie up the enforcement of a statute dur ing the pendency of a prolonged ju dicial .process , ' h "While 'the right to te'sjt the consti tutiojlality of statutory legislation is important, there should be some plan whereby the fundamental rights of citizens can be protected and, at the same time, the enforcement of a statute, suchvfls the one under dis 1 F A RMER SI FARM EQUIPMENT DEALEfeS You are invited to participate in East--ern Carolina's newest and liveliest auc-' -tion event... THE PERMANENT FARMERS AUGTIO.R ON THE FIRST SATURDAY EACHLMONTH STARTING JANUARY 1 AT . L S. JRi"H1ll & SO? ' PHONE 146-J, , ' ; . AHOSKIE, N. C. v COME TO BUY OR SELL ; FARM MACHINERY - LIVESTOCK - PRODUCE ' USED FURNITURE - ANTIQUES - ANYTHING ' " 1 and best wishes to 1 ,, - all of you in thit ' , 5 : ne community. ' . ' May" you eniey - the . . Uiristmai season , . . -t A -1 - . to U fullest '1 Hertford Locker Packins: Company ' A Hotel Hertford t i i SUfeJi C (Continued on Fa-e I . lit . .1 Lla v j 1, .j letter for a few ya, and T'-i! if 1-t is eventually declared SUSPIOONT AiitV' The House Un-American activities committee has 'cbme up with another sensation, asserting that "bunch of microfilms, found in a hollow pumif kin on a Maryland farm," ofters proof that' national 4 security -" information was "fed out" of . the State Depart ment to a Communist agent' rl vS I' Before becoming excited the reader should understand that the allegation relates to the year 1938 and . that the location of the films climaxed a ten year search by U., S. secret agents. The films were brought to light by testimony in a suit brought b, Alger Hiss against Whittaker ; Chambers and thereafter the government served a subpoena oi Chambers who deliver ed the films which s had been in his possession. Mr. Hiss, formerly connected with the State Department has been named i i !! -J i. And your S.tren . ; v. Energy Is Below. I ? It tnajrtw caused hf diord ' Bey function ttwt permits p 1 t to eeumulct. f or tru people feel tjred, weak and p .when th kidneyi fait to remove cid and other watt matter im .Hood. . r " You may TOBer naggfn3 b rheumatie pains, headaches', diz.'r gettinc up nights, leg pains, eweit Sometimes frequent ana scanty uri tion with smarting and burning is : other sign that something is wrong w the kidneys or bladder. There should be no doubt that pror treatment Is wiser thar.. neglect. Coon' PiU$. It is better to rely o medicine that has won countrywide Ereval than on something less favors nown. pooa's have been tried and ed many years. Are' at all drug atoi Get Doan t today, i ii , . A) ions GREETINGS t J Woodland Dress Shop Ellie Goodwin Lewis May we drop in a moment to say f ' . ? And to wish you oil the good things of life during the Holiday Season. ' V" . !' sV M Barber's Store HERTFORD, N. C. laasftsw1.!lirWMMmtM CHRISTMAS fO EVERYONE This is our wisn for your happines duringv the Holiday Season, May you enjoy it in all its traditional fullness. ' 1 . - ' : ' R. 1 IIOHOVELL & :C0:,'.PAIIY Manufacturers of Farm Implements and Trailers .V UK ' :c; :c: :c: 10, :c: MS 5' XX.: :s xx xxl xs Of XX XX XX XX jr. 1. A " ' With th pleatant thoiighU : ' ' 1 that eome from the knowledge , s ri , t ; ' ' f , tt many mw friendthips formed s the past twelve months. , w warmly wish each of you A MERRY CHRISTMAS l:Earrell G'd,o'& Goal C XX XX XX waif ViV-
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