Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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gg?g== I I ======== Much Crime In This State Dr. Williams Speaks Comparitively Speaking S. 0. . Leads ONew York, Chicago In Number Of Homicides The wicked city is not as wicked as our own state according to Dr. G, Croft Williams of the sociology department. That is comparatively speaking if we take crime statistics into consideration. L,ast year New York had 8.27 homicides per 100,000 population and Chicago 14.14 while South Carolina had 15.3. "Crimes against property in this state are increasing," Doctor Williams pointed out. "In 1927 there were 07'.] convictions for stealing and in 193H 1,172, showing a percentage of increase far exceeding that of the population. Analysis of the report of the judicial circuits to the attorney general also shows that in 1927, 1,336 persons were convicted of crimes othci than violation of the prohibition law whereas in 1933 there were 1,738 sucl convictions." "More of the younger men arc hecoining criminals," lie also pointed out This was exemplified by the fact thai in IS27, 28 per cent of crime was committed by men between the ages of 2;' and 34 and 15 percent by men bctwcei 21 and 24, while in 1933 only 24 pei cent of those convicted were from 2;" I to 24 and 20 percent from 21 to 2years old. That this lowering in the age ol the criminal was not due to the glori , fying of the gangster by the press was made clear by his pointing oui that, "for the most part criminals ol this state are illiterates who are seldom familiar headlines." "The increase in crime is more rapic with the whites than with the Negroes,' he said, "in 1927, 55 percent of crimes not including prohibition violations were by the Negroes but in 1933 th< Negroes was responsible for only 4' percent. "Illiteracy is one of the chief cause: of crime in this state," lie declared "in which we led the list of 1930 witl 14.lt per cent as compared to 4.3 pei cent as the average for the Unite< States." Doctor Williams went on t< say that, "illiteracy itself is not a di rect cause of crime but in times o great change people of a low intel lectual state find it hard to adapt them selves and the swift mutations in oui social life are known to all observen men through the depression and othei social earthquakes." Three othe causes of crime in South Carolina tha lie mentioned as important were, pov erty, antiquated penal system, an< weakening of the moral fiber. "Punishment doesn't cure crime,1 Doctor Williams said, "as the fact tha 40 per cent of the men now in th< penitentiary have served previous sen tences proves." He suggested that i any ordinary business failed in 40 pe cent of its efforts it would take somi steps to better conditions but tha South Carolina hasn't progressed tha far. Another interesting fact about crim< that he commented on is that criim has regular flow, that the number o homicides or thefts in any one year i: fairly predictable. This even flow o crime points to an even source. Thi: even source is the social life of th< people. When people set their indi vidnal likes and dislikes above th< common good, as expressed in tin law, delinquency is found to be tin outcome. "We should have an education tha makes for an understanding of oui social order and the place that eacl person has in it." Dr. Williams said "l'or instance," he said, " we compc our boys and girls to know something about the Revolutionary war and tin Confederate war, although they can' do anything about these great event: but it is not necessary for a pcrsoi even taking a I'll. 1). degree to analyst the great revolution going on undei 'is own nose. Now when he might b< able to do something about it h< doesn't have to learn it but in a bun drcd years when it's history and no body can do anything to change tin course of events, boys and girls wil probably have to learn the history o the great social revolution of the 1930's * U. H. O. St. Paul advices show the authoritic: are progressing in the Dillinger chase They've captured some fingerprints. "Anybody can write," says an ad Hut that part doesn't matter. Th< question is, will anybody read? A Washington dispatch says tin capital is seething over the Wir charges. Well, Washington was at ways an easy seether. The Memphis Commercial Appeal Aspirants Rave In Address To Students (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) corded a sincere ovation that lasted several minutes. 1 hen, with his usual modesty, Culbertson took the stage to tell how he achieved fame and success. He invited everybody to a party immediately after the meeting. There will be plenty to eat and drink," he promised. Shouts of "Willard, YVillard" were heard. "Jelly" rose in his scat and said: "Make the mo; tion that the meeting come to a close." 1' rank Graham, student body vicci president, presided in the absence of : Gressette, who was sick. Harold Mauney, secretary-treasurer, i was on tfie stage becomingly draped in ; a fetching blue sweater (and, naturally, i the usual accessories.) S U. 8. C. Brown And Sallinger In Final Competition (CONTINUED FROM PAOE ONE) . ponents, Orville Stiff and Floyd Rodgers. "Ninestcin received 207 votes j and Cardwcll 259. Stiff and Rodgers received 110 and 149 votes respectively. Cardwcll is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the varsity track ' team. Nincstein is a non-fraternity man. j The election Tuesday called out a j heavy vote with over H00 students - gomg to the polls. Polling was un5 usually heavy from 1 o'clock until 3 j o'clock. f Have Your Next Banquet At THE ROSE MARY ; TEA ROOM P 1128 Hampton Ave. Phone 3207 Catherine W. Oaillard?Hostess FT i r ar r t r l \ EOnly the C Copyright, 1931, Tiio AmerlcAU 1 x ?1 jk cx a 1 ' ' C3 Examinatio The (nwiccock presents the following schedule of the final examinations for the convenience of the student body: Classes meeting at the designated hours or any part thereof will he examined at times appointed in the following schedule: Classes meeting M.W. F. at 8:00 o'clock will meet exams Friday, May 24, from 9:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting M. W. 1\ at 0:00 o clock will meet exams Saturday May 25, from 0:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting M. W. I<\ at 10:00 o'clock will meet exams Monday, May 27, from 0:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting M.W. F. at 11:00 o clock will meet exams Tuesday, May 28, from 0:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting M. YV. F. at 12:00 o'clock will meet exams Wednesday May 20, from 0:00 to 1:00. CAROLINA DRY ]! Phone 8156 ]i "IF IT CAN BE CLEANE |! The Canteen and Ga SPEC Spalding ; CAMPUS QUEEN On Sale CAPITO] 1213 Gervi Mother's Day Cc Embroidered I O RCX id FU LL By M enter Leaves?these a ^ubkeco Company, Classes meeting T. T. S. at 3:0' o'clock will meet exams Tuesday, Ma; 28, from 3:00 to 6:00. Classes meeting T. T. S. at 12:0i 8:00 ? cl?ck W'H meet exams Wednesday irsday, May 29, froni 3:00 to Classes meeting T. T. S. at 11:0< t 9:00 ? c'ock will meet exams Thursday May ^ay 30? from 3:00 to r,:0?Classes meeting T. T. S. at 1:0 10:00 ?'c,ock w'" "icet exams Friday, Ma; urday, 31, *rom 3:00 to 6:0?Classes meeting T. T. S. at 4:0 t 2:00 oc'ock W'H meet exams Saturday May -'unc *' from :i:0? to 6:0()1 3:00 ;! The Gamecocks are ]Z\ COLUMBIA DAIRIES r, May ]: Phone 3171 f, May New Formal FROCKS _ The most complete line shown 1 nd FIRIv :KED tha >s do not dry < ie mildest tobaccos?for silky, full-b< ly the clean center leaves packed into c the mildest leaves.They so firm, free len science plays its part why Luckies se choice tobaccos truly why you'll fi roat. "It's toasted "?for dry out, an on. These mellow, fine- smoker. You os are cut into long, ?Luckies a 710ty ft E 0 Q Q R n Schedule Classes meeting T. T. S. at o clock will meet exams Tin May 30, from 9:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting T. T. S a o clock will meet exams Friday 31, from t):00 to 1:00. Classes meeting T. T. S. at o clock will meet exams Sat June 1, from l>:00 to 1:00. Classes meeting M. VV. F. a o'clock will meet exams Friday 24, from 3:00 to 6:00. Classes meeting M. W. F. a o'clock will meet exams Friday 24, from 3:00 to 0:00. Classes meeting M. \V. F. a o clock will meet exams Saturday 25, from 3:00 to <5:00. 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