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Thursday, October 16, 1952 E CLINTON CHRONICLE Pacre Seven EDGAR BROWN ALMOST LAID AN EGG IN KICK-OFF SPEECH Columbia, S. C., Oct. 15. — The opinion of newsmen in Columbia who make up that vague source called “political observers” is that Democratic Party Chairman Edgar Brown’s kick-off speech Thursday night was not too effective. That means he didn't win any votes fjpm the Eisenhower crowd and probably didn’t persuade many to vote for Stevenson except some old-line party members who have been in doubht about what to do. The Democratic chief was in an unusual predicament when he faced the cold metal microphone in his office at 8:30 p. m. It was known through the rank and file that he and Governor James Byrnes were close friends; that Bynes had an nounced support for Ike; that Brown was head of the Democrats and that the Democrats had made little signs of conducting a real campaign for Stevenson; that Brown had been shaking hands with Eisenhower in Byrnes’ office when he was supposed to be in At lanta at a Stevenson strategy con- Alcoholism- Road To Rum America!? AcHohCarj Mw-At Mu/ 53 Dodge ierence. In other words, Senator Brown’s position was not exactly clear. Loaded For Leadership Since Senator Brown rules the roost in the State Senate and also in the Democratic party, there were many who looked to him for lead ership and weren’t exactly sure of what positions they should take. This then seems to be the main reason for Brown’s statewide radio address: to clarify his position and get on the record for a number of 1 the Democrats who weren’t sure where he stood. The senator’s delivery wasn’t up to snuff—not like the fire and brimstone he’s able to dish out on the Senate floor when the going gets rough. His speech was cut, al most chopped in places, from the prepared text which newsmen used to write their stories. He almost ran out of time, skipped two pages to beat" the second hand to the deadline. Telephoned at his office after out and was enjoying “giving those the speech, he said, he had started fellows (Republicans and Young Turks) a rough time” but the time slipped up on him. He . said switchboard was jammed with calls and that the reaction was good. Senator Brown also said he plans to make some more speeches and “name some names and places.” The senator’s speech certainly gets him on record and^he got his message across: “Loyal Democrats, take charge in your communities. Do not wait on me or anyone else to tell you what to do. Win this election for the Democratic Party! ’ But Senator Brown was off base in one part of his speech. He ap pealed to Democrats not to support any other ticket but the Democratic and warned that if they did, ‘ a Republican victory for President, and in the congressional elections, would destroy the prestige and seniority of our Democatic sen ators.” Fact is, there is no U. S. Sen atorial race in South Carolina. The two Republicans who are running for Congress don’t stand a ghost of a chance and haven’t pretended to campaign. If the State votes for Eisenhower, it wilPbe on an inde pendent ticket of electors, and there is np . vote to “strike down” Senators Burnet Maybank and Olin Johnston. Senator Brown has spoken: “I shall put Democratic principles above party prejudices and vote for Stevenson and Sparkman. . .” And Governor Byrnes has spok en: “I shall place loyalty to my country above loyalty to a political party and vote for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. . .” Those are the clearest statements of all and the the points which should be argued between the two between now and November 4. Seems like it is Mr. Byrnes’ turn to speak. IF YOU DON’T READ THE CHRONICLE YOU DON’T GET THE NEWS : lLES ARE AT AN ALL-TID HIGH...BOTH AT HOME AND The popularity of Pepsi-Cola*—both here and overseas—is the highest in history. This is a tribute to the quality of the product. Fine ingredi ents, high standards of manufacture and careful supervision are producing a refreshment that “hits the spot” with more and more people. It is also due to added availability. Hie success of Pepsi-Cola in the familiar large two drink bottle has led to demand for a single drink sise. This Is increasingly available In vending ma chines, in restaurants, service stations and factories — wherever people work, eat or play. Finally this popularity to a tribute to the Pepsi-Cola bottler. A local businessman who owns his own plant, invests his own capital and employs his own people, he it to who makes our plans come true In your community. The friendly cooperation between us to one of our greatest assets. Quality—distribution—and the family of Pepsi-Cola bottlers— these ingredients are combining to put “more bounce to the ounce” into Pepsi-Cola sales. Have a Pepsi.* •Pepsi-Cola is the product of Pepsi-Cola Company- bottled by authorized bottlers all over the world. PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. GREENVILLE, S. C. (Prepared as a public service by Fairview, Inc., Ridgeway, S. C. j Write if you have a question or problem involving alcoholism or an alcoholic.) Alcoholism and Tuberculosis are alike in several respects. Both are incurable, but both can be arrested. Both are progressive unless arrest ed. Once the drinker starts down the road of alcoholism, it grows pro gressively harder to stop. The longer the disease runs its course, the greater the devastation to the life of the drinker. This fact has always been known, but only in recent years has medical science made any determined effort to find out why alcohol affects some people in this way. For centuries it was considered primarily a moral POWER or lack of it. Today medi cal science knows that alcoholism problem, or a matter of WILL is a symptom of a sick personality. The alcoholic is sick, usually in mind, body, and soul. The steps towards alcoholism have gradually been made clear af ter years of research and investi gation in multiple thousands of jes. Jn this and the next article we list thirteen steps towards al coholism. Check yourself and see how far you have gone along this road. 1. You have begun to drink so cially. You drink, in your judg ment, in moderation. Now and then you may take too much, but the next morning you can’t stand the sight of liquor. When the hang over is gone, you are all right. 2. You are drinking more than formerly. You get more or less drunk with some regularity, es pecially on week-ends. You run with a crowd that likes to drink, but you feel that any of you can handle liquor. You are sure you can stop any time you want to stop. In this drinking period you take your usual amount of liquor one night, and the next morning you find that after a certain point you cannot remember what hap pened. You did not pass out cold. But you did suffer a sort of am nesia or memory loss. This is a red light. The wise man stops when he sees a red light. 3. After the first blackout during an evening of drinking, if you do not heed the red light, you find that gradually "your taste for alco hol grows stronger. You begin sneaking drinks at parties when no one is looking. You take two or three more than normal. You don’t nurse your drink along, but gulp it hurriedly and then look for an other. You want to feel a kick from your drinking. Before going out to a party you usually take one or two so as to get an early start. At this point in your drinking ,you may still be able to stop by a determined effort, but you are in grave danger. If you go beyond this step you will find it exceeding ly difficult to turn back without specialized help. 4. Continuing to drink, you find that every time you drink you take more than you meant to take. You stop off after work to have a beer, and somehow find you are still there when the place closes up. Or you go home and take one or two before dinner, and later on find yourself drunk. Or you go to a par ty, where you fully intend to be have yourself, but get stinking drunk. < . „ You have now crossed the line. You are an out of control drinker. You are out of control because you always drink more than you in tend to drink. You can still refuse to drink if you will, but when you let the bars down and take the first one, it calls for company and the second, etc., follow. At this stage drinking begins to affect your everyday conduct. You develop a carefree attitude towards money. You tip lavishljr: You buy things for yourself or your wife or family that are not needed. You fight to pick up the check at din ner. You run up bills you can’t pay. Liquor has helped you overcome your inferior feelings, and you are acting like a big shot. (To be con tinued.) FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 28th day of October, 1962, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the estate of Ernest Wallace Corley in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o'clock a.m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administratbr. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make pay ment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. WILLIAM E. 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