Tlie Centre Pemorrat, BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA A OC. EUBER ER a « anus st 445000 80ess0sssntssanssss+ RAN PAUL M. DUBBS.......ccvivireessAmocinte Editor CECIL A. WALKER. .........0ve+. Business Manager Issued weekly, every Thursday morning. Entered in the postoffice at Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 per year, if paid in advance $2.00 per year, If not paid in advance The date your subscription expires is plainly printed on the label bearing your name. All credits are given by a change on Lhe date of label the first issue of each month. We send no receipts unless upon special request. Wateh date on your label after you remit. Matters for publication, whether news or advertising, must reach the Centre Democrat office not later than Tuesday noon to Insure publication that week. 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Business must “play ball” in order that the game may continue and, regardless of reluctance to accept assurances from officials, must assume responsibility for making a major contribution to the national welfare. Stringent regulations, provided by new laws, have irked business leaders and heavy taxes have deterred in- vestors. The argument has been made that, if left alone, business would restore prosperity but this fails to explain the collapse that followed 1929 when present laws had not been enacted. Regardless of the past, business leaders might as well realize that regulations and taxes have come to stay and that the way to prevent new measures is to do something to make them unnecessary. Whether one likes it or not, the mass of the people, in almost every nation of the world, is dissatisfied. Some- thing of a discontent with existing conditions is aflame everywhere. What has been, in the past, is not satisfac- and people, everywhere, are demanding more of the wel things of life than ever before. The wise man, whether he be statesman or business leader, recognizes the temper of the day, and does some- thing about it. To sit idle and to do nothing is to invite trouble. The smart man, regardless of his function in gov- ernment or in the field of economic life, will take steps to make his activity beneficial to those who support it and him. This is true, whether applied to governments or in- dustries. 4 IS IT A “FAVORABLE” BALANCE? The United States has been blessed with a “favorable” trade balance for so many years that we now possess most of the world’s gold. As a result the rest of the world has difficulty in buy- ing the products that we would like to sell. Few nations today have the gold necessary to settle adverse trade bal- ances. As a result we find them artificially restricting trade in order to retain enough gold to uphold their cur- rencies. There are, as everybody knows, many products in other countries that the people of this country could use. We have wheat, cotton, oil and manufactured goods to sell. Everything is in shape for sound trade except the gold that balances the transactions. Of course, we could stimulate our trade with the world by accepting imports in payment for our exports. This, it seems would be the sensible thing to do. Certainly, it would be profitable to accept more imports than we now receive although it might not prove beneficial, in the long run to accept imports that might strangle our own indus- tries. Just where to draw the line is problematical. There are many interests to be considered. At the same time, as a creditor nation, we must comprehend the necessity of buying from those to whom we sell. We must realize, as never before, that profitable trade is a two-way street, not a one-way boulevard. PEOPLE ARE BETTER INFORMED There was a time when the people of Centre county were not much interested in what hapr-ned outside of the United States and, if you go back some years, there was a time when nothing much mattered except what hap- pened within gun-shot range of their homes. Times have changed and with them, the outlook of our people. We are no longer insensible to what happens in the world because the economic consequences are felt in the sale of our products and the state of our business, The development of rapid transportation, in the automobile and airplane, has done much to widen our out- looks. The dissemination of news, through the radio and newspapers, has heightened our interest. Today, as never before, there are well-informed people in every hamlet and cross road in the United States. This does not mean that, as a people, we have what one might call a world viewpoint. Our thinking, as express- ed in national action, continues to be local, There is a vast number of people who believe that the United States is not yet a part of the big world on which many people live. Yet, there are signs that a new understanding is mani- fest. : { PLEASING JAPAN AT GUAM When the Japanese high command decided to bomb the U. 8. 8. Panay, there was no debate by Japanese statesmen and, so far as we know, little consideration of what the people of the United States would think. When Japan decided, a few years ago, to scrap the na- val limitations imposed by treaty, it was dictated by the Japanese high command for reasons of strategy and to en- pp Japanese to build a navy large enough to take pos- gession of the Far East. : : i THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, "PA. March 9, 1989. When the United States, which agreed not to fortify Guam as long as Japan observed treaty limits set for its navy, decided to overhaul its defense plans, the question was studied by a naval board which recommended certain preliminary work upon the harbor at Guam. Immediately, a tremendous uproar come from the Congress and the House voted against the dredging that would make the island suitable for an airplane base. Opponents in Congress make much of the possible ef- fect of our action upon Japanese opinion. To foitify Guam, which is not proposed in the pending measure, is within the right of the United States. What Japan may think of is mot our concern. Having abrogated the naval treaty, the Japanese now stand to gain the benefits of the treaty through the vote of congressmen who would not do any- thing that might be conceived as a “threat” in Tokyo, We think it may be taken for granted that the United States does not covet Japanese possessions and that the people of the United States prefer not to engage in war- fare. The fortification of Guam would not change this at. titude of the people in this country. It is certainly foolish to imagine that the fertification of this island would make us suddenly belligerent toward Japan. Unfortunately, there is no certainty as to the atti. tude of Japan. True, it may be, that the empire has enough on its hands already, with China and Russia in the Far East, but, the fortification of Guam cannot affect present events in that part of the world. It will require a number of years to make Guam impregnable, if that be- comes our desire, but the island can easily have consider. able influence upon Japanese policies in the future. Not knowing what Japanese ambitions will include ten or twenty years from today it might be the part of wisdom to prepare for every eventuality, including a pos- sible attack upon this country or South America. The for- tification of Guam will be a powerful deterrent because it will enable the navy, in an emergency, to keep the Japan. ese fleet that much further from American territory, While we yield to every individual the right to enter- tain any opinion we fail to see where the fortification of Guam will menace the peace that at present exists between the United States and Japan. We prefer peace; if the Japa do not, the stronger Guam is, the better. Moreover, if the time has come that the United States must limit its de- fense plans to items approv ed by potential enemies, we might as well abolish the navy and the army, as well, Sunday School Lesson PETER DELIVERED FROM PRISON International Sunday School Lesson for March 12, 1938, GOLDEN TEXT: "Prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him."—Acts 12.5 Lesson Text: Acts 12:5-17, The rapid growth of Christianity immediately stirred un the orofes- sional jealousy of the chief priest and his circle. The emphasis placed upon Immortality, through the preaching of the resurrection arous- ed the antagonism of the Sadducess {who denied that doctrine. In the jcotirse of days, the Pharisees, like iwise, joined In the opposition al. though not on the same grounds as the Sadducees The religious organization and {leaders of the Jews then presented a more or jess solid opposition, which supported the persecution of the Christians and even went as far as to kill Stephen. In today's les- Son, we ste Lhe government, repre- sented by Herod Agrippa I. take an active part in the warfare upon this new faith. Later in years the Ro- man Government was to make itself active, also, against the church (Herod was the grandson of #Herod the Great who by acquaintance with Roman emperors, had gradu- ally made himself ruler over the wide territory once ruled by his more able ancestor. He lived amone the Jews as a strict and formal wor- shipper of the Mosaic Law, Observe. ing feals and prayers He sought popularity of the people, because his success in keeping the Jews contented meant the retention of favor al Rome, and it was prob- ably in hope of pleasing the promin- ent religious jeaders and the mass of the Jewish faith that he joined in the persecution of the Christians James the brother of John, was be- headed, and, pleased with the reac- tion from the Jews Herod had Peter placed in prison Bo, we find Peter, the energetic evangelist and popular leader of the new band of worshivoers kept in prison. He was closely guarded be ing chained to two soldiers in his cell, while a guard was placed at the two doors leading out. Once al- ready, this apostle had escaped in a (strange manner, and little chances were being taken this time. The guards knew that their lives would pay the penalty if the prisoner dis- appeared again. Harris Township School News Hearing Test | The Western Electric Company, | under the direction of Mr. L. R. | hearing test for the students, on | March 2 and 3. The reason this test (was given was to test the hearing | ability of the students by means of an Instrument called an audiome- ter. This test was given on two dif- | ferent days so as to allow for the | may cause defective hearing. Fulure Farmers The Future Farmers of Boalsburg Future Farmers were invited to at. . They had an attendance of about twenty-five. Ice cream and held a meeting Friday, February 17. | Many of the former members of | The members of the faith, know. James’ fale and Peters incarceration reso prayer. It was thelr only denos against the tyranny of h forces arrayed against them faith was Justified as we shall ; and thelr God revealed the extent of his powers to resuor needed servant in their hour of peril. Yet, observe that, with all their prayer these Christians hesitated to believe lhat Peter had cacaped shen he came (0 their house The story of Peler's miraculous escape is one of supernatural agency No material explanation is offered nor can be. The roord is either true or false, yet there are Jittie car- marks *hich indicate truth $4 ¥ toad in ing of hear gepen- jman Their ee Is Relis Orrick Can “A Little Nonsense Now and Then, THE hed by the Wisest Men” Poor George ‘Floundered’ (Sent in by a good OfMce-Catler) Now you must be on your good behavior this evening, George, for the minister is to take dinner with half, as he arrived home from the “What have you for dinner?” “Well, I know he is fond of fisl river fish and several large ones f “I'm not much at doing the the table,” sald George, ght.” Half an hour later they were had been asked by the minister. A us,” sald a certain lady to her worst office the other day queried the husband 1, 80 1 bought quite a string of small rom the dam.” was wifey's reply honors when we have a minister at “but I guess we can get through with it all seated at the table, and a blessing little nervously the head of the fam- ily began dishing out the vegetables and, turning to the guest, sald ‘Will you have some of the ll some of the dam big fish?” The warning kick under knew he had blundered I mean” trying to repair dam river fish or some of the big Worse and more of it. Hus bring him to his senses That is, would you other dam fish?" he deep consternation matters and the He da lke pread a bit wit mena Ahem! Which of the dam fis the error ome i & Rasp tte river fish or would you prefer able from his wife was unnecessary will you have some of the fish?" ughter lyly pulled hls coat f of the river fish or some of the over the wile he plunged goa face didn't more ng once h do you prefer, anyway? Wo We've Heard We have a goat al “Then how does Terrible” Jack Jill Jack our he smell house that had ne Did hear aboul the pink men? YOu ever Some Peculia Dynamite” | to lose $13.000011 board marked unlucky unlucky to get hit by an you break a mirror, you won a knife i in Isn't Thi BR dope. A Therefore a dumb girl | dope eciephant that got r Superstitions " 3.13 for {f Adan En o danger automobile on Priday the thirteenth t be able to look at yourself. This will break your friendsh [He Jt the back s Logical? is a drug just what the doctor Doctors give dope 10 1 ordered Ever Notice It? When it out of his and picks it off Rastus—"Poppa Father—"Dal's d legs pocke { f 4 . " cif the floor what's e same Lhiz Beat H MacGregor and MacPherson decided 10 become teetnlaler: If tha Gregor thought! It would be best | a man nts his handkerchief, | When a lady Wg As it reache wanls her around rise and yank she shakes her- a millenium?” & ornlennial im To It but Mac- { they had one bottle of whiskey in story was a fabrication. why should pul in the cupboard in case of (liness the writers have permitiad James 10 suffer death? Then there are lille details of the Slory, such as Peters coming to himself (Verse 11' and tha natural confusion of Rhoda when he knocked, which prevenled her opening the door to let him In Such touches indicate a substantial basis of fact: and there are other similar pointers When Peter left the prioon. he did not immediately seek safety In ight, although he knew how James had fared and subsequently wen! elsewhere. Before leaving, however Peter turned his steps fowards the house of Mary mother of John Mark, where many think the last Supper was had and the Gify of the Holy Ghost later received. Here he ran over the acoournd of his de- liverance with the earnest Christians there assembled | Then, he “went to another place” Many have speculated where but we are not told. It is certain, how- ever, that Peter spent many years in Rome before his death and in one of the Pauline epistles we are told of a visit to Antioch. The probabi- lity is that Peter. like Paul, engaged in wide missionary activities after this event and before he met death in Rome, but authentic records thereof are not existant. Peter was anxious to tell his re. markable story to the Christians before he retired from the pergecn. tion against him. He wanted them to know the great power of their [God and the perfect confidencs with which they could submit their fates to him. He even impressed upon those he talked with the necessity | to “tell these things unto James and ito the brethren” He referred to | James, the brother oi Jesus who was | recognised as the titular head of the church al Jerusalem Perfect Attendance Students having perfect attend. ance records for month of Pebru- Ary are: Seniors: Larma Dunkie, Virginia { Patterson. Katherine Tussey. Louise Whiteheag. Leo Jordan, Paul Sny- i Mary Dunkle, Robert Edgar i Sophomores: James Horner John Smith, Kenneth Tennis. i Freshmen: Kathryn Graham. | Ruth Ross, Ernest Hess, Lynn Mo. | Clintic, John Patierson., Richard | Zaleski, George Confer. Eighth Grade: Sara Dunkle, Jean { Juniors man, Harold Shawver, Mary Bailey, Dorls Yarnell. tural Department presented The Extension Services of the | Pennsylvania State College Agricul- | i) Wi After Gregor, ahi'm not verra weel”™ “Too iale, MacPherson, ah was ree days MacPherson could bear it no longer and said Marc. verra sic m'sel all day yesterday And No Tovs Tamma Sandy - that was married three Limes ding presents in six years “What do they mean ‘T dinna ken, but the dearest friend I ever had was 3 mar by "a dear friend” Bandy? 5 He cost me two wreaths and three wed- Horrors! Motorist (10 man he had just n Injured—"What's the matter? You aren't coming back Female Mra Newed said to snd we'll be straight” her husband nly give me $10 of them? Then you'll owe me $10 and I'll un over)—""Bay. look out back there!” are you?" Finance Darling. will you lend me $20. and owe you $10 Moving Day Jessie—"My dear. 1 havent see Tessie—"0h, 1 know. I've been n you for ages 80 busy with one thing and another I've just had my teeth taken out and a gas stove put in” Over-Stimulated Growth Victim to his barber)—"Your halr come oul worse than ever Barber-—"Ah, you must have pu m confounded hair restorer has made { Loo much on il. sir Made the hair come right out, instead of only half way.” An E ye Fo r A Bargain Uncle Gi (in from the country) —"And sou say everything in the store is just five and fen cents?” Floorwalker—"Yes, everything.” Uncle Bi (glancing at music department) — "11 take that planer.” That's all, folks. sorse when it comes late in life ing on orations which are sponsored | annually by the Civie Club. The stu- dents who are taking part In the preliminaries are as follows: James Addieman. Robert Barger, Mary pDunkle, Verna Garner, James Gilli- land. Marjorie Homan, John Keller, James Lauck, Freda MoClintic, M:hion Nevel, Esther Reitz and Earl Bundy. The preliminary contest will be meld April 4th and the final contest on April 18th The trouble with most brains is that nobody uses them. They say that love's like measies—all the “SCAT” the As Driver Faints, Wrecks Car | Lee Brown of Jersey Shore, Is in {the Jersey Shore Hospital after he became faint and lost control of his car Sunday afternoon. The car jcame to a stop against a fence be- ‘side the New York Central Rail- | road station. Brown told Private C. A. Rice of the Motor Police that everything went black after he | crossed the bridge over the tracks at ON west end of town. Lee Guth- re ot | ] Query and Answer Column ———o—n PROBLEM--Take a piece of paper (supposed to be an envelope) and write on it the word “HHL.” Beneath this word write the name “John” Beneath “John” write the word “Mass.” In these three words Is the full name of the man, the name of a city and the name of the State. The | postal service figured IL out correctly. Can you do so? (Answer elsewhere in this department.) M. R~When a lady and her escort er a church dos walk ahead of the lady or behind her, i he wanls ners? Ar We believe that Emily Post would that either way is Der- fectly correct. Having this view in mind, we believe that better judgment would be exercised if the man preceded the It would be easier for him to guide the L. HI: should never be put Ans ~There this practice to and navy VY. D.~1 would Islands? If so. where is it An in 1907 a present Ler the man how good mian« Lo “ iaqy ther lady gracefully to her seal there any harm washing a U 8B flag? 1 an into waler I What harm whatsoever (0 wash =» ’. # flan no clean or ing act a flag Is resorted to d Blales army if there & miverss located and n low ke 10 ask you the Hawallan Wie ded? known as the University of Hawaii, but wa located at Honolulu Yes. IL Is Whe College founded of Hawall g and given name. IL |§ 8S. L~During thi dependent country? An Ukraine Works ublic y influenced out in narmom Regent ane without e-Reger remuneration C. 8. K.-—-Ho Since the thirteenth cent the glasses when described convex AW Alu = ch priest, Nicolas Buliel, uted 2. and Roger Baoon in 1268 gning aes riare? a big gun is 200 yun is ahsolutels ined. A big fin who weighs about has about Ans, IX guars of blood IL. 8. H-Wh monds” jecture? Ans Russell Herman Conwel addre: educator, clergyman. lawyer. and foreign correspondent. In 1834 he f 1y rey . wd dt 3} : founded Temple University in Philadelphia and became ils first press dent. His eamings as a lyceum lecturer amounted to approximately $11. 000,000, nearly all of which he devoted to the education of deserving young people. He died in 1825 J. W. F-When wa boat General Slocum burned? Ans ~The General 8) ; burned on June 15, 1904 The stean- er burst into flames near Hell Gate Eist River, New York short- iy after it had left its dock . b 4 John U v the st ho gay he famow Acres of Dha- gelivered this He waz an Answer to problem and over mass) Inderhill, Andover, Mass.” (John under Lill America’s greatest economy run! {rie of Jersey Shore, an eyewilness, | said Brown zigsagged down the ‘road before he came 10 & a Seventh Grade: Donald Gentzel, | Lester Kaufman, William Keller- METHOD — PL LOOK IN THESE BAGS FOR NEW IMPROVED CAKE US A FLOUR THAT MAKES SIMPLE In simple foods bread, biscuits, pies, plain cakes the goodness comes from the flour. It costs only 4c more per recipe to use Pillabury’s Best Flour than to use the cheapest flour, PILLS a ie BURY'S BEST FLOUR VERY day you drive it, you realize why Studebaker won the great economy contest—the Gilmore- Yosemite Sweepstakes—<under official A AA. supervision. 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