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Hats In the Hin.u

'jpol’ 1IATS or Hontburgs, there are three in the the ring for Democratic nomina tion for governor of Virginia, and there are more in prospect. Thomas B. Stanley, con gressman representing the Fifth Virginia district, started the ball rolling last Thurs day when he announced his candidacy for governor and his resignation as congress man. effective February State Senator ( harlcs R. Fenwick followed close behind making bis announc.ement Friday. \V. Rus sell Hatchett. Virginia Beach real estate and insurance executive, joined the pros pective candidates bv announcing on Mon day morning. The list is probably not yet complete, unless Attorney General J. Lind say Almond has changed his mind. He promised early in January that he would have an announcement shortly. There will be more probably—the more the merrier. Those who love politics and political ac tivities are assured a hot time come July when the Democratic primary will he held. So far no anti- Truman Democrat has come forward, or any pro-Truman Democrat. Congressman Stanley ostensibly voted for Stevenson, but did not support the Demo cratic National Ticket with any enthusi asm. Senator Fenwick supported the ticket and did some work for it with a degree of enthusiasm. Both arc identified with the dominant Democratic organization in Vir ginia and both have a record of long serv ice in governmental affairs in Virginia. If Mr. Almoin! does not announce the Demo crat- may be called upon to choose between these two stalwarts of the dominant wing. Mr. Hatchett has been active in local poli tic.- in Kastern Virginia, an opponent of the

organization, running unsuccessfully on the "Peoples Ticket" in 1951 for the state sen ate. ^ There is some speculation that State Delegate Robert Whitehead, of Amherst, would be a candidate representing the anti organization wing of the Virginia Demo cratic party. The campaign would take on increased interest if Mr. Whitehead does decide to toss his top hat into the ring. He is a severe critic of the organization, and has performed a distinct service to Virginia through his opposition in the Virginia Leg islature. Contrary points of view are valu able in politics as in every other human en deavor. The opposition performs valuable service everywhere, so long as they can document their position with facts and con sidered opinions. Mr. Whitehead might be considered more independent than anti, as he can present a contrary opinion with claHty. sincerity and forcefulness. The citizens of Virginia are fortunate in having outstanding candidates who will seek public ottice. Criticism may be made of the Virginia Democratic Organization in minor matters, but it must be admitted that the organization has always been able to se cure the highest type of citizen to seek public offices. Not only are Virginians in public life recognized statewide for their ability, integrity and sincerity, but in the national counsel of the party and high government service. It augurs well for the future of Virginia that the highest type of Virginia citizen still seeks to serve the state. It will be dif ficult to choose between the candidates come •fitly, and a spirited campaign call be pre dicted.

Needs New Viewpoint

^ SUGGESTION we would make to the expanding television industry, which will soon be reaching into every corner of the United States, is that the industry stress Americanism, and (he story of this country more frequently in its dramatic presentations. The diet of psychological melodramas and murders has almost be come monotonous on the TV screen. Of course, the experts say that the listening and viewing public talks to “soap opera'" and that they are an excellent ad vertising medium for major sponsors. Evi dently. this has proved correct since any radio listener knows that wholesale pre sentations of radio soap-operas have been standard programming for years. However, -dm-e TV is expected to be

more of any educational medium than ra dio and since it is expected to attract the attention of youngsters to a greater degree we suggest that the patriotic theme, tin story of the growth of our country. Ik stressed in more of the plays staged foi television audiences. Since television plays tend to be pro duced in the larger cities, just as plays which are staged in the city theaters, this difference is sometimes not appreciated. The average American, who resides in the smaller towns or in the country, is a pretty normal animal, who enjoys a healthy atti tude and philosophy. He will appreciate more TV shows dedicated to the country’s growth, strength and hitsory, and fewer psychological problem dramas.

Two Front Cold War

nCLY a few day- after it had been an nounced that the new Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, would visit India this spring, as well as other Asian countries the news leaked out that he was departing almost immediately for Europe. The pur pose of his Asian trip was generally report mi to bo an effort to see how far Asian countries, such as India, are now ready t< go in joining an anti-Communist front. The Administration of General Dwight I). Eisenhower is in favor of an Asian anti Communist bloc, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Europe and the Middle East. Hut before tin- new Secret an of State' could get to work on t 1ms. the alarming reports from Europe, particular^ France and Germany, took the play awa\ from Asia. It is thought that the new President is

alarmed over the reluctance of the French and the Germans to pet topether on a Euro pean Army plan and he wants his Secre tary of State and Harold Stassen—the new Mutual Security Director — to pet a first hand impression of the real situation in Western Europe today, and an idea of what can he expected. Thus, the Eisenhower Administration hardly pets off to a smooth start in the international field, since the NATO or ganization seems to be stumbling and the fighting in the Far East continues in several theaters. Mr. Eisenhower, however, is taking posi tive steps and moving as fast as he can to remedy the defects in F. S. and Allied policy in both areas. The results of this action cannot be accurately judged for at least several months.

Supply And Demand

□HE Department of Agriculture recently announced expectations that the aver age American would eat about 142 pounds of meat in 195:1. This estimate is about three pounds below the average consump tion of 1952 and the Department explains that while meat supplies this year are about equal to those in 1952, an increase in population will make the supply per indi vidual less. The Department reported a fifteen per cent jump in beef supplies, which might tend to depress beef prices somewhat in coming months. It also reported a drop in

pork supplies, which is expected to offset the increase supply of beef. The most interesting part of the De partment report was that which dealt with the housewife’s share of the blame for high meat prices, which have prevailed despite declines in live cattle prices. The Depart ment partially backed industry charges that the average housewife bought more expen sive cuts of meat than in former years, thus helping to hold prices up. In spite of this trend, a further “soften ing" in retail beef prices was predicted in the coming months.

Life's Hours Hours are links in the chain of time Hike colored beads on endless thread. From the unknown they come, and pass Into the kingdom of the dead. They are not of the same design. And vary in their shape and hue, And those that are the fairest come In our youth when our world is new. Some are red like a damask rose, Some match the azure sky above; But those that pass to ne’er return, Are born of true and mutual love. The drab and gloomy linger on To bring ns gloom till they are done. While those of beauty speed away Before they seem to have begun. Some quickly pass, and are forgot While others stay in memory Forever, like a gleaming light, 'Fill time becomes eternity. L. 1). Whitaker

Babson Discusses 1953 Dilemmas Washington. D. C.—Another inauguartion is over. Dwight Eis enhower is now President of the world’s most powerful nation. He is a man of sterling character, tremendous energy and marvelous contacts. So far as it is possible in a Democracy, he will be a great President. But ’ Democracy" is a ! synonym for "Dilemma ". Hence, before rushing to expand plants or buy stocks, it is well to con sider at least five Dilemmas which we must face in 1953. KOREA—DILEMMA No. 1 The American people want their sons back from Korea, and. at the same time, don't want Ko rea lo fall into Communist hands. This is a Dilemma with which Mr. Truman and his military aids i have honestly struggled. The promise of Ike to visit Korea and try to accomplish the impossible was a great factor in electing him. Will people turn against him when he reports that 1953 will see no solution to this Dilemma, not withstanding his hopefulness? COMMI'NISM—DILEMMA No. 2 The new President this week reiterated his determination to stop Russia’s spread of Commun ism But he knows that Commun ism is not confined to Russia, tt is the name for a world revolu tionary movement of billions of unhappy people. Russia has seized and capitilaized this great social tidal wave: while the United Sta tes has taken the side of the con servative owners of property and tried to check it. Eisenhower must be sympathetic with these down trodden races, but he knows also it lie changes our present policy lie would be cursed as sympathe tic to Communism. This is Dilem ma No. 2 which he must face in 1 9.V3

FOREIGN IMPORTS— DII.EMMA No. 3 Voters are demanding a reduc tion m our aid to Europe and | Japan Our new President knows i that this can be done only by lowering tariffs and admitting i more foreign goods into our mar ! kets. But he also knows that such a program would make the U. S. ! business interests w ho elected i him very angry. Such a move might also cause unemployment here at home, which would be ' welcomed by the Democrats. ! Hence, this third Dilemma. Com : petition during 1953 w ill be ! severe, even among U. S. manu 1 facturers. without being handi capped by greater imports. BALANCING THE BUDGET— DILEMMA No. 4 Our new President will operate a more honest and economical Federal Government. There will be less money spent by all depart ments. including the the military. More eflicient operations may be expected. But this deflationary : program may cause unemploy ment and lower profits. As most Federal income is derived from taxing profits, this would mean lower tax receipts. This is a Dilemma which Eisenhower must !face in 1953.

REDUCING TAXES— DILEMMA No. 5 The Excess-Profits Tax will end , during 1953. The Capital-Gains Tax could be much reduced, and | investors would benefit from the ■ reduction. It exists only as a , political sop to radical labor. Per | haps a token reduction of 5 per j cent in income taxes and 50 per I cent in certain excise taxes will j be granted in 1953. But if we 1 have declining profits and divi dends. as a result of Eisenhower i fulfilling all his other promises, can he reduce taxes much more m 19539 Never before has any j new President inherited such ab : normally high taxes, upon the ; Government's spending of which cur prosperity is largely depen dent. Hence, this is Dilemma ; No. 5. NEEDED—A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING ; I am thankful that Dwight D. Eisenhower is now President of i our country. Unless World War ! Ill comes( and if it comes Eisen hower would be needed more than even. Inflation can be curbed. Hence, we have Confidence. This i is a great step forward. But the American people — except in emergencies—are basically busi ness and employment minded. Our marvelous growth has been due largely to this lact. We do; not like to sacrifice. Eisenhower j believes that what is best for the ; world as a whole will ultimately

Double Check One of these New era" en thusiasts decided to ask the boss for a raise . . . on the way out lie met another worker He said he would give me the raise, but honestly I don't think hell's a'going to freeze over " Folks have such dull humor. Now that people do not have Harry S. Truman t • cuss they co out and wreck their own auto mobiles without any interfprnee [whatever, solar wrecks, just a ! twist and a turn and bust wid1 |open without hitting am thing ‘or anybody Don’t men call a cop I Signals are great for saving lives ! When a woman sticks out hei ■hand she's going to do some thing;—never can tell what 'th That left arm is mighty useful i in driving cars for the one behind ’ you—learn to use it there are ilives on the road to save. That "sell all thou hast ami i follow me" stuff ain't no mot ' popular today than it used to be Already the Administration ha* gathered a little Morse and get ! ting somebody to manage the j Pentagon ain't easy. Manila reports the finding ol a Pygmy Tribe—'they haven't sect the ones we got over here maybe Had a short visit from Mr Charlie Matlierly. of I’armville jVa., short and sweet Thanks for reading Yours, .1 Marvin Br wn

i Buisness & Industry i STREBLOW NEW ROSE S STORE MANAGER j George Streblow lias assumec i nis new duties as manager oi Rose's 5-10c store in Farmville j succeeding Louis Robinson. Mr l Streblow comes to Fannvilh i from Kannapolis. N. C.. where lu was manager of the Rose's store j He has been in the Rose's or j ganization for six years. A nativi j of Muskeegon. Mich., Mr. Streb 1 low married Miss Hannah Pick i ett Steele, of Rockingham. N. C. who with their three small chil dren. George 6. Billy 3. anc Pickett 1, will join him here a.‘ soon as accommodations can b< lound. He served with the para I troopers in the European theatn during World War II. Mr. Robinson, who has beer manager for the past two years has been promoted to the New York buying office of Rose's store. He has already assumed his new duties. SINGER OPENS SEWING CENTER ON MAIN STREET Howard LaNier has arrived tc : take charge of the new Singei Sewing Center to be opened next week at 224 N. Main street next to Leggett's Department store With Mrs. LaNier and their foui year old s on. he is making his home at Ingleside, the Watkins place, near Bush river on Route 460. He has been with the Singer Sewing Machine Co. for the past five years and comes here from Norfolk where he was manager of the shop. R. C. MacLaughlin. of Char lottesville. will assist Mr. LaNier in opening the center. Several local people will be employed in i its operation. Paul Kinnucan. former man ager. is now located in Washing ton. D. C.

WEINBERG, BAIN ATTEND SHOWING Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Wein berg and Boyd C. Bain, manager of the Home Furniture Company, attended the January showing at High Point t N. C. > Furniture Market, Sunday thiougli Wed nesday of last week. The High Point market attracts furniture dealers from all over the eastern part of the United States. Rep. Charles B. Biownson of Indiana told his constituents that "it wouldn't be a bud idea for us here in Indiana to declare a 10 year moratorium on Christmas gifts from Uncle Sam," because economy in government begins when communities decide to look after themselves. be best for America. But only a great spiritual awakening, brought about by some adversity, will make our voters believe and act likewise.

Last Resort * By James Braxtoft

1JEING of a sensitive and re tiring disposition Dorothy was made unhappy by the attention she attracted because of her affliction. If being left-handed can be called an affliction. Not until she had graduated from high school and entered Brown ing's College for Women did she become aware of her eonsplcuous ness. In Buttersfield. her home town, folks were used to her: in Browning's it was different. Her roommate, Agnes " [ t Hutchins, first 3-Minute mentioned it. Fiction ' Why. for heav en s sake, dar ling, you're prac tically writing upside down!" During the first three years of college she became pretty .success ful in remaining inconspicuous. —.w -I1 w ■ i

"Why, for goodness sake. darling, you'rn practically writ ing upside down.” For after a while her girl friends got used to the queer manner with which she did things, and forgot to mention them. Only when some •ne new appeared, some of her classmates' men friends, for es» ample, would she be noticed. She missed most of the fun of col lege. If she yearned for male com panionship, yearned to be taken to dances and parties, no one ever guessed it—until Bill Smith came along. The party wasn't prearranged. Duncan Hartley had dated Agnes Hutchins. At the last minute he called and said a friend of his was up from the South, and could Agnes get another girl'.’ Agnes could and promised. But when she tried she discovered that every one in the dorm was busy that night. Sha railed Duncan, but Duncan had j left, and so. a a last resort, she appealed t ■ Dorothy. Hill Smi'li was tall and dark and quiet ;itikeii IF- had rice eyes and a plea jmt .‘mile d a way of making > m pvl that the world was ail right Th.ev drove out to Spittoni'1'. on the Post road, m Dun can'.; car and ordered dinner Dor othy. reniemberif:; her affliction, dreading The mnr mt when the soup arrived and Bill or Duncan made a crack air it her affliction, hesitated Indore starting to eat. considered pleading lack of hunger ■ and then suddenly he saw Bill Smith pick in hm sp. or and dip it i into his soup Hoi heart gave a bound 15:11 va-' left handed' -ind Bill wa pi tty awkward about it. too! it was as if iron bonds that had held Dorothy in restraint f< r years had suddenly fallen away. She blos somed, atttl blossoming had an ef fect on Bill Smith that wa ; miracu lous. in fact, it did go beyohd the bonds of friendship, for that June, after a spring of ray and tiirilling ly happy dates v ith Bill, he pro posed marriage Dorothy, not dar ing to dream that his interest in her went that deep, though secret ly hoping that such was the case, accepted, after a breathless mo ment of ecstasy, in tf hich he held her light enfolded in his arms and spoke words that few gilds can hear without cither thinking them utterly ridiculous and absurd or all imnortant and sincere. They planned to be married the next fall During the summer Bill came out to Butterfield and met the fan Uy. Her father and mother and brother liked him instantly. If they hadn't Dorothy would have thought them crazy, for no one in her estimation, could be so glorious as left-handed Bill Smith. Two days before the wedding Dorothy sat in her bedroom window and widened Bill and her brother. Tom. playing tennis in the courts beyond the hydrangeas. Ami as she watched, a curious feeling of doubt possessed her . . . An hour later she asked Bill to walk with her through the woods beyond the house. When they were well out of sight, she stopped him and said: "Bill. 1 just watched you arttl Tom playing tennis." "Now don't rub it in,” Bill grinned. "Tom's had more prac tice.” "It isn't that. Bill." She looked at him intently "Bill, you were playing with your right hand!" j Bill’s mouth fell open. Blotiri rushed into his cheeks He svval lowed, tried to speak and couldn't "Bill." Dorothy went on, "you aren't lett-handed at all. You only pretended to be — because you thought I’d be embarrassed. You’ve been pretending all along '

A Boston University professor says girls marry eariy because "they're too lazy to work for a living." 'Take to the hills. Prof.!) Installment plan buying in England is known as the "hire purchase” system.

Welfare Workers* Education Ranks High In Recent Social Security Survey t *

More than n thin! of the public assistance ease workers, two-thirds of the child welfare workers, and almost one-half of the director-workers In the. Vir ginia public welfare program have had graduate training in octal work, a recent, survey by the Social Security Administra tion reveals. Workers In local welfare de partments in Virginia stand high in the nation in amount of edu cation. More than twice as many Virginia case workers have had graduate social wotk training than have those m the nation as a whole In the United States, only 14 per cent of the public assistance workers have had any graduate study, the survey re vealed. Only three states Colorado. Utah and North Carolina—and Hawaii and the District of Co lumbia have highei percentages of workers with a year or more of graduate work, the study showed.

Method Found to Salt Peanuts In Shell A new method of salting pea nuts in the shell has been devel oped by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station where scien tists have long been working on new and better uses for this im portant crop of the South. The research which led to the new salting method was undertaken in response to many requests lor a satisfactory way to salt unshed ed peanuts for later roasting. Many people would like to find peanuts salted as well us roasted when they crack Hit* shells, con sumer preference tests at the Georgia Station indicated. The new Georgia method is adapted either to home or com mercial use. The first step is soaking the unshelled peanuts in a warm solution of sodium tetraphosphate, an edible chemi cal compound which helps make the shells soft enough so brine can penetrate them easily and evenly. After soaking 15 minutes, the peanuts are submerged m brine for about 2 hours with fre quent stirring, or processors may submerge them in brine with vacuum treatment. Then the pea nuts are rinsed and dried. They may be roasted at once, or pro cessors may keep them for later roasting in a moist atmosphere at a temperature of 52 to 28 de grees F. A survey showed that a large majority of consumers prefer the roasted salted peanuts in the shell to the usual piain roasted peanuts.

DIRT ANYONE DESIRING j DIRT For (trading or Filling In please see R. H. ROSE CONSTRUCTION CO. '?ll F. ,'!rd St.. Farnivllle. Va. IMIO.VK 17 or see Walter G. Bruce

In the nation, move than a third of the ease workers have no bachelor's degree, while in Vii sinia. less than a fifth have no’ completed college Among child welfare workei \ two-thirds of Virginia vioikei have had some graduate social work study; 40 per cent had a year or more, file avt iagi for the nation is about 50 pi r coni Y'ith graduate study Virginia's social workers too, are younger than the average for the country—34 years old. compared with 37 years old in the nation. Child iviilare workei . were the youngest group tiuue than half of them ale imdei HO. More than two-thirds of the child welfare workeis have le - ■ than five years of, social wo experience. Of public assistance workers. 00 per cent have le than five years. l > per cent 10 years or more.

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