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Evening star., 1946-06-25
Strike Variation
From the Bangor Daily News.


Englands housewives are "organized."
and they continue to plan a strike for.
not higher wages, but just wages. This
looks as if they were putting a rather
small cart before a highly necessary
horse.
How are they going to grade their
pay scale? Few newly married house
wives really earn the wages that are
earned, if not received, by the house
wife who has been cooking and cleaning
for 10 years. Does the rich mans
spouse deserve as much pay as the poor
mans?
Perhaps the answers are buried In
the breast of the leader of this British
Housewives Union. She is daughte.
of the late Elinor Glyn, novelist. None
of Mrs. Glyns heroines ever developed
diShpan hands.
Evening star., 1946-06-25

nevertheless exist. Really they do.
We have only to keep our hope up
and our patience active, and before
we know it the statistics will come
to life right before our eyes In all
the stores throughout the land. o
happy day in the ofing!
Evening star., 1946-06-25

A prominent physicist recently de-
clared that America will always be
ahead of other nations in ability ito
successfully split the atom. He is
fairly well ahead himself In ability
to successfully split the infinitive.
Evening star., 1946-06-25

The increasing number of new
automobiles on the streets and re-
frigerators and radio sets in store
windows seems to indicate that
striking no longer is the main busi-
ness in the industries producing
those products.
Evening star., 1946-06-25
More on Poll Tax Agitation

More on Poll Tax Agitation
To the Editor of The Star:
Please permit me to indorse the re-
cent letter of James w. Colvin con-
corning the assinine and completely
dishonest mouthings of certain politi-
clans regarding the poll tax.
Many States north of the Mason and
Dixon line have similar taxes, but we
never hear Of those taxes because their
mention Is not calculated to win the
Negro vote.
AS matter of fact, any person who
is unwilling to contribute 81 or S150
annually to the support of his Govern
ment Is disgrace to his community
and should not be permitted to vote.
ROBERT c. SHERMAN.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Mr.. Colvin's point OF much ado about
nothing in the poll tax issue" is well
taken (The Star, June 2O).
Surely every informed and intelligent
person knows that If 1t were not the
poll tax, some other catch-phrase, some
other pseudo-issue would be used by
the same persons and groups for the
same purpose, namely, to malign the
South.
1t is the Zine" Of certain political
party that nothing good or favorable
should be said of the South. The trag-
edy is that so many influential persons
and groups-not just the selfish politi-
cians-have accepted the propaganda
and are abetting the national smear
campaign.
The aspersions upon the South have
almost reached the "low" of the decade
prior to the War Between the States
Is it not time that those persons and
groups that might be equally influential
in combating the insidious propaganda
do something to help to forestall an
other tragic division of the country?
M. E. HARRIS.
"To Know One Another :"
To the Editor of The Star.
I was surprised that your paper
would publish such letter as the one
entitled Another Point of View by
William E. Simpson 1t certainly is
Another Point of View" No one, but
a dyed-in-the wool member of the Klu
Klux Klan would write such a letter
in these times, when most people are
speaking out for freedom, democracy
and the brotherhood of man.
What races here and all of the people
of the world need is more contact in
order to know one another better. Mr.
Simpson is speaking for himself and
not all white people I know, but such
sentiments not only tend to depreSs
the spirits of all fair minded persons,
but also show an utter misunderstanding
OF the whole race problem The colored
people are simply asking for their civil
rights and fair treatment as American
citizens. Social rights will take care
of themselves.
And what does Mr. Simpson mean
by Quitting in on white peoples activi-
ties?" Colored people are certainly
asked to contribute to all of these
white peoples activities" and often
asked to join them. What is the use
of paying taxes and upholding American
ideals, and fighting for them, If they
shouldn't be expected to join with
all other Americans If they wish in all
civil activities? I. G. H.
Evening star., 1946-06-25
disqualification After IS

To the Editor OF The Star:
Your account of the District Medical
Society's prepay plan for surgical and
other services sounds intriguing. Has
any one, however, compared its proposed
policy and that of the Hospitalization
Group as regards refusal, after years
of dues acceptance, to grant further
service after the member reaches the
age of 65? If Group capitalization
with 25O,0O0 members, thinks it un-
profitable to care for aging people, it
might be well for the laity to look care
fully into restrictions so far as the
surgical prospectus is concerned
WILLIAM HANNOLD.
Evening star., 1946-06-25

AnOtner NlOtner dlkS DaCk
To the Editor OF The Star
I wonder If Mary C. Auldridge and
Future Mother" have any idea of the
real food situation here at home?
What we lack in food is variety and
quality, not quantity. Red meat and
bread are scarce, but how can any one
say he is starving when the grocers
shelves are bulging with food?
My husband does our food buying
after work at the local super-market
He always can get meat of some kind
For example, fish. chicken giblets and
soup meat. If bread isn't available, l
make it. We have two children both
born during the war years. When they
see a rare food like bananas or butter,
they ask, What is that?" but they
are we'll nourished healthy children
Although banana flakes, bullion cubes,
stew meat, etc, do not look or taste as
good as the better-quality foods. they
have just as many essential vitamins
and minerals.
What Mrs. Auldridge and Future
Mother need is common sense and
some knowledge Of basic nutrition, not
food taken from the starvings
ANOTHER MOTHER.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

era with the most efficient plant they ever
had; with the best trained personnel in
railway history; with the most effective
techniques ever devised for the transport
service of nation; with record Of
achievement that has gained for them the
confidence and respect of a grateful nation.
"In the case of the railroads, they own
and maintain their own tracks and ter
minals-- as we'll as their cars and locomo-
tives-- and they pay heavy taxes on them.
Ninety-eight per cent of the money invest
ed in railroads came from private investors
and, incidentally, three-fourths of the total
investment in railroads is in the fixed road
way.
g.. Other forms of commercial trans
portation provide their moving vehicles
but the permanent plant, the fixed ways
on which they operate, are almost wholly
the product of funds raised by public tax
alton.
"Government--Federal state and mum
icipal--has poured huge sums of the tax
payers money into transportation facilities
that compete with the railroads. In fact
the taxpayers spent more money on such
transportation facilities in the last twenty
years than private investors have spent
on our whole railway plant in the United
States in more than century,"
The problem is to equalize competition
among the varied forms of transport before
public subsidies to railroad competitors
undermine the strength of the railroads.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
Obituary
BIRDIE M. OLIVER

Birdie Malinda Oliver, daugh-
ter of the late J. c. and Betty
Denney, was born August Is,
1886 and died October 49, 1914,
being So years, 2 months and 3
days of age.
She was married to w. Avery
Oliver, November l, 1922. and to
this union was born one .daugh-
ter, Gladys Mae Oliver.
She leaves, besides her daugh-
ter, an afflicted mother and four
brothers: Rev. w. E. Denney, ST.
las Creek; Rev. c. c. Denney,
Grassy Creek, M. F. Denney,
Crumpler; and D. A. Denney,
Grassy Creek; also many friends
and relatives, to mourn her loss.
She professed a faith in Christ
early in life and united with the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
ROTARY CLUB WILL
HAVE HOBBY SHOW
(Continued from Page Il

(OOntlnu0Q from rage -
of useful knots or spices, maps
or sketches of camp scenes, home
made articles for camping, or
scout pioneering displays.
Arts and crafts such as oil and
water color paintings, charcoal,
pen and ink, pencil and crayon
drawings, modelling in soap or
clay, metal work, weaving and
textiles, may be entered.
If your hobby does not come
under any of the above classifi-
cations it does not mean that it
cannot be used. Entry blanks
may be obtained from Rotary
members and scoutmasters or
from members of the exhibition
committee which will be an
nounced later.
Those serving on the hobby
committee are L. E. Tuckwiller,
j. B. Hash and w. w. Terry.
Exhibits will be displayed in
the community building and also
in the West Jefferson gymnasium,
providing enough entries are sent
in.
The Rotary club has asked the
cooperation of all schools in the
first contest of this kind. Teach
ers are urged to encourage stu
dent entries as much as possible.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
St. Paul's Advice

Nineteen hundred years ago st. Paul
exhorted mankind to "Prove all things;
hold fast that which is good" The presi-
dent of railroad has urged the American
people to apply st. Paul's sage advice to
his industry, and to transportation in gen
eraL He believes that the history of the
railroads proves their worth, and recon-
mends that the nation "hold fast" to it's
railroads. If that is to be done, we will
have to solve fundamental transporta-
ton problem, in the opinion of this rail
roaier, Ernest E. Norris, of the Southern
Railway. He outlines the problem in clear
terms:
without fair and equal chance, the
railroads win be at serious competitive
disadvantage in the days ahead--even
though they are moving into the post war
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
Let's Protect Our Forests

Ashe county has around $4,000 acres in
forest and this is among its most valuable
resources. Yet, Ashe county is one of the
five in the mountains of Western North
Carolina not having forest protection
service.
In cooperation with the States pro-
gram, county funds are matched by those
of this State. By appropriating $1,000 an
nually for forest fire protection would
mean that together with the states funds,
the county would have $4,000. A local
man is then appointed to take charge of
the work, which can often mean savings
of many thousands of dollars to the coun-
ty in case of forest fires.
We think this is worthwhile invest
ment. Often, more than 100000 is lost
in one forest fire. And many times where
there is protective system, these fires
can be stopped Immediately, before they
spread and cause untold damage. Let's
establish forest fire protective system in
our county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

Landmark Baptist Church, where
she lived a true and devoted
Christian life. She didn't need
to tell us that she was a christian
and that she was ready to go be-
cause her life told us these
things day by day.
She, like Mary Of old, chose to
be at home caring for her aged
mother, and still sit at the feet of
a loving Saviour and learn of
Him.
Her Christian character shines.
out to guide the pathway of those
who will follow after Jesus. Her
life was gentle and sweet. She
was friend to all, and in return
for her friendship she had many
friends. She was a model for
others to live by. She bore her
suffering with patience and went
away without any fear.
May we not weep because of
her going but strive to be pre-
pared to meet her when the call
comes to each of us.
I seem to see in the soft dim
light
A face love the best.
And think of her when the suns
last ray
Goes down in the far-off west.
I miss you no less as the time
passes on,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
Who Won The Strike?

Who won the General Motors strike?
Labor leaders claim victory, having
won an 1870 per. hour raise for their men,
bers. But statistics figure that it will take
the average GIN worker over five years,
with his extra pay, to replace the money
lost during four months of striking.
General Motors stockholders probably
feel that they won victory to the extent
that the settlement was made at a cost of
approximately one-half of the, unions
original demand. But unless prices of cars
are increased to take care of increased la
hor costs, the stockholders are due for a
major reduction in profits
Prices will be increased and the public
will directly or indirectly pay for the in
crease. Unfortunately, many of those who
buy the cars are not among strikers, have
received little increase in pay.
The problems of labor and employer
are far reaching, SO far, in fact, it is hard
TO tell who wins. In the end it is usually
someone indirectly concerned, who foots
the bill. In our complicated system of liv-
ing, our affairs are so close, that the &C
tons of any one group affect others even
tually. This is why strikes appear to us
rather selfish in many cases.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
The Atomic Bomb?

There are few men who have served
in the Federal Government so long and
so well that their opinions cannot be over
looked. So let us consider them while we
may.
Henry L. Stimson, former Secretary of
State and the Republican Secretary of War
under Franklin D. Roosevelt says:
eff the atomic bomb were merely
another-though more devastating mil
itary weapon which could be assimilated
into the customary pattern of international
relations, conceivably we could then follow
the old pattern of secrecy and sole reliance
upon national military superiority, and
depend upon international caution to stay
the future use of the weapon. But, to my
view, the recent unlocking of atomic
energy constitutes first step--and only
a first step--in new control by man over
the primal forces of nature too revolution
airy and dangerous to fit into the old pat
terms" Our Government responsibility
was defined by Mr. Stimson:
"But this solitary possession is most GER
tainly very transient. 1t must recognize
this and act swiftly. It must take the lead
by holding out an open hand to other nat
ions in spirit of genuine trust and with
real desire for thorough-going cooper
alive effort in meeting and solving this
problem. Truly this is time for greatness
of heart and of purpose, and unless we
demonstrate these qualities now other nat
ions cannot be expected to do so. -"
Cordell Hull, until recently Secretary
of State, also notes a current Esprit of i'm
patience" in the World and he declares:
"Only through continued cooperation
among the United States, Great Britain,
the Soviet Union, China and France can
there be evolved that essential understand
ing and unity of action so necessary if the
peace is to be kept, by armed force if ne
cessary. Unspeakable disaster would re-
suit through failure on the part of each
and all of these nations to recognize their
common interests and to harmonic their
action in support of those interests -.
''The United Nations is now fully en-
barked upon its all-important task. It is
but natural that it should meet with trials
and tribulations from time to time, es-
pecially as it gets under way. All friends
of peace and humanity should therefore
exert themselves to the utmost to support
the organization, particularly over the
present most critical stage of it's growth
You are not expected to agree entirely
not even with these two grand "elder
statesmen" The Washington correspond
ent who has dispatched this item to the
paper you are reading doesn't quite agree,
either. But you cannot pass by the judg-
ment of such men as Stimson and Hull i'm
these troubled days.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

Than 1 did on the day of your
going.
For absence can never close the
door of my heart,
And the lamp of my love is
still glowing.
Your heart was the truest in all
the wide world
Your love the best to recall,
For no one on earth could take
your place,
Mother, the dearest of all.
Written by the Rev. R. c.
Ashley and her daughter,
Gladys Oliver.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

EVEN Panama's Woodworking ba-
IL mana farmers lay aside their
machetes when it's Carnival Time.
For four carefree days and nights
each Spring everyone comes to town
to join in the fun.
These charmers, like all other
Panama girls and women at Carni-
val time, wear the famous Pol1erG.
The browning glory of each Pana-
maiden's PO1lerG is her temabIeQue.
This is a jeweled headdress made
with pairs of ornamental butterflies,
flowers or birds which culver on
tiny springs whenever milady
moves. One girl will often wear as
many as thirty pairs of these unique
ornaments, which are usually made
from fish scales dyed all the colors
Of the rainbow.
Every village furnishes a glitter
ing spectacle while the Carnival is
on. Then it's back to work. Farming
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UNO COMMITTEE TO
CONSIDER IRAN DISPUTE
Continued from Page y

CONTINUED from Page y
say.
Hussein Ala maintained after
the six-hour council session that
he was in constant communica-
ton with his government and
that there had been no hint of
any agreement with the Russians.
Il still am under instructions
to protest to the United Nations
security council the continued
presence of Russian troops in
1ran," he told the Associated
Press, "as we'll as other matters"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

STOPPING is the cause of much
washday fatigue yet most of it is
unnecessary, say home manage
ment specialists.
= The family laundress often
stoops to sort clothes on the floor
and again to pick them up from
the floor. They also stoop over
low tubs, washing machines and
clothes baskets. STOPPING is the
most firing part of the laundry
job. Equipment should be ele-
waited to save STOPPING.
All the work of sorting, remov-
ing stains and starching can be
done at a large, high table that
allows the worker to stand erect
without strain. If there is no
table that can be used for this
purpose, one can easily be i'm
provided by placing boards across
trestles or sawhorses, or by build
ing a wide shelf.
Washing or rinsing can be done
with little STOPPING if washing
machines, tubs and baskets are
raised to a comfortable height,
and if the worker uses sturdy
stick to lift clothes out of suds
or hot rinse water instead of
bending over and lifting them out
by hand. STOPPING when hanging
clothes on the line is not neces-
sary if the clothes basket is
placed at waist level on a wheeled
cart. Directions for making the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

FOR SALE: Anyone wishing to
see High Haven" may do so on
any Saturday and late Sunday
afternoons. Buyers may come
on Saturdays and during the
week. 3-28-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

Don't iron bath towels. Shak-
ing them out will keep them soft
uses. Crusts and other odds and
never use sheets or pillowcases
for laundry bags.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
Classified Ads

FOR SALE-1937 International
truck, new tires, Al condition.
Fully guaranteed. See Will Tay-
lor, Taylor's Furniture Store,
Jefferson, N. c. 3-28-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

SANDWICH. STAND now open
in HANNAH'S SERVICE STA
TON at Nathan's Creek. Hot
Dogs, Hamburgers and Sand
witches of all kinds. Open on
Sundays. 3-28-3tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

FOR SALE: An Arvin automo-
bile radio in good condition. See
Banner Powers Radio Shop.
3-28-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28
-Pananna National Tourist Commission

and shipping bananas is the chief
occupation of Panama, as it is in
many of the other Middle American
Republics. Bananas mature through
out the year, but each crop must be
harvested at the exact moment
when it is ready for shipment. Ba-
nanas cannot be stored. Rail and
ship schedules must be worked out
to the day-or even hour. Aboard
the ships Of the United Fruit Com
pany's Great White Fleet, the fruit
is quickly cooled to 81 degrees fab
renheit. This temperature is main
tanned by a special system even
when the banana-laden ships sail
into the cooler waters Of North
America.
With such care and timing going
into the cultivation and shipping Of
bananas, it is no wonder that
Panamanians love Carnival time as
a welcome opportunity to abandon
care and relax.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

FOR RENT-Large store build
ing in Lansing. Good location
for any kind of business. See
Mrs. Maggie Porter, owner, Lam
sing, N. c. 3-28-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

It's almost painting time. Don't
forget we have Pittsburgh paint.
Parker Tie Company. 3-28-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

WANTED-To employ orderly
at Ashe Hospital, jefferson, N.
c., to begin work April l. Please
apply at office there. 3-281tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

FREE ROCK already piled.
Yours for the hauling. Conven-
lent. c. c. Laws farm, Donation.
3-28-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

Get your busting lime now.
5O-pound bags for only Soc. Par
ker Tie Company. 3-28-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

We have DOT powder and Ii
quid. Parker Tie Co.
p. 3-28-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

wheel cart may be had from Pau
line Gordon, Extension Economist
in Home Management, State Col
lege, Raleigh, N. c.
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Timely Hints
BY RUTH CURRENT

Every farm family needs to
have:
disqualification insurance.
Good reading material for the
entire family.
Electricity, running water, and
telephone if at all possible.
A washing machine, substantial
clothes line, and good laundry
equipment.
Comfortable chairs and beds
for all members of the family.
Tables and reading lamps.
Convenient kitchen arrange
ment for more efficient work.
Adequate storage space for
clothes and bedding.
Patience and cooperative spir-
it among family members.
By all means use a water
softener on wash day if the wa
ter is hard. The success or fail
ure of laundering is largely gov
erned by the quality of the water
used.
What effect has water hardness
on clothes? Wash-day grayness
may result. More soap is re-
quired, also. Soften hard water
before soap is added, thereby
preventing the formation of
lime soap curds, which are in
soluble.
How may water be softened?
There are many good, inexpen-
sive packaged water softening
compounds on the market. Two
types are generally available
those that cause cloudiness and
precipitate in the water and those
that leave the water clear. Non
precipitating softeners will give
the best washing results.
If you will use the right amount
of soap-measuring and not just
dumping - it will save soap and
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-03-28

If you will use the right amount
of soap-measuring and not just
dumping - it will save soap and
will make rinsing easier for you.
Experience will help you to de-
termine the amount that suits
your need.